Dr. Hanis & Stevenson Orthodontics

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Get to know Orthodontists Dr. Shad B. Hanis & Dr. Hal C. Stevenson, who serve patients in Katy, Texas.

Dr. Hanis & Dr. Stevenson are board-certified orthodontists who are currently serving patients’ dental needs at Hanis & Stevenson Orthodontics in Katy, Texas. “At Hanis & Stevenson Orthodontics, we know that no two smiles are exactly alike. Some have teeth that stick out or crowd together, while others may have spaces between teeth. No matter how your teeth are currently positioned, if you have trouble chewing, get headaches when you eat or are simply embarrassed about your smile, our orthodontic treatment can help” as stated on the dental practice’s website.

Through their commitment to continuing education, Dr. Hanis & Dr. Stevenson have learned the best way to align and move teeth into a beautiful, healthy smile. 

Dr. Shad B. Hanis – 

“I love being an orthodontist. Every morning I look forward to coming to the office and helping each of my patients achieve a wonderful smile that they can love” as stated by Dr. Hanis.

Dr. Hanis attended Westbury High School and then Brigham Young University, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in zoology. After graduation, he returned home to Houston to attend the University of Texas Dental Branch, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Dr. Hanis was blessed to have an opportunity to serve an LDS church mission to Campinas, Brazil for 2 years and become fluent in Portuguese. Dr. Hanis is proud to be an Eagle Scout, a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. He strives to uphold the highest of standards in both his personal and professional aspirations.

Dr. Hanis was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He and his wife, Amy, have 5 beautiful children. Although being a father is his favorite thing in the world, Dr. Hanis also enjoys biking, skiing, fishing, riding roller coasters, photography, swimming, and coaching his kids’ sports teams.

Dr. Hal C. Stevenson – 

Dr. Stevenson was eight years old when he told his family, “I am going to be a dentist when I grow up.” His parents knew this was not simply the whimsical talk of a young boy. Now, for over forty years, Dr. Stevenson has been creating beautiful smiles and fulfilling his childhood dream.

“Some might say dentistry is in my genes because my grandfather was a dentist. In fact, we even share the same name. He was the first Harold C. Stevenson. I am Harold C. Stevenson, III. I am certain my love of dentistry stemmed from my frequent visits to my grandfather’s office, where I had the opportunity to observe his skillful work. I loved seeing him in action, and was sure I too would someday help create beautiful smiles” as stated by Dr. Stevenson.

Dr. Stevenson earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. He also earned his Master of Science degree and orthodontic certification at UT-Dental. Additionally, Dr. Stevenson is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Stevenson has two grown children and four grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys being an Eagle Scout, working with local Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Brenda, as well as sponsoring and attending youth sports and mentoring students in the Katy ISD Partners in Education program. 

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, formerly referred to as orthodontia, is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are responsible for locating problems with the positioning of patients’ teeth and with their oral development. 

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