Dr. Wade completed her undergraduate at Wiley College and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then attended Texas Woman's University and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After working in the nursing field, Dr. Wade decided to follow her dream and pursued a career as a dentist. She received a Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 1995. She began her solo practice in 1999.

Dr. Wade is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, an organization which fosters their continued proficiency through continuing quality education. Dr. Wade is also a member of the American Orthodontic Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Association of Women Dentist.

Dr. Wade has received several alcolades, the Kingston's Group has had her profile published in the Kingston’s National Registry of the Who’s Who 2003 Edition, which is registered in the Library of Congress. She is also an honored member of the Cambridge Who's Who, Houston Area Urban League and the African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston. In addition, she is a proud member of the U.S. Army Reserve where she holds the rank of Major.

Dr. Wade also is the founder of Houston Medi-Dent Mobile Health Corporation, a non-profit organization providing free dental services to those in socio-economically under-served communities. Her commitment to helping the less fortunate in the Houston community has been recognized by the Houston Area Urban League, St. Mary Purification Catholic Church, City of Houston District I Mayor Pro-temp Carol Alvarado and the Positive Black Male Association of Houston, just to name a few.

Dr. Joseph Collins

Dr. Collins has always enjoyed working with his hands, so dentistry was a natural career choice for him. He’s been focused from the beginning. When he started his formal education at the University of Southern California, he made a commitment to excellence and he continues that commitment today.

In 1977, after successfully graduating in the top of his class, Dr. Collins accepted an Associate Professorship at USC. He continued to aid in preparing some of the nation’s top dentists until 1983. Dr. Collins has also held the famed position as the Director of the USC School of Dentistry Mobile Clinic.

Soon after he began practicing in the private sector. He owned and operated a lucrative private practices in the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Inglewood, CA areas. He built his practices on educational excellence.

A native Houstonian, he decided to return to his roots and moved back to Houston, where he became an Associate with several private practices. Dr. Collins has been with Dr. Wade’s office since 2000. He specializes in root canal therapy, oral surgery and brings vast dentistry knowledge to our practice.