Dr. Patel, Who has enjoyed providing comprehensive dental care to children for over 15 years. She
focuses on preventive care, parent education and making dental care fun for the child. She is trained in
providing in-office sedation (both conscious and I.V. sedation) and hospital dentistry for the very young
and anxious patients.
She is a graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas and
has practiced in the Dallas area since 1991. She has also earned degrees from Bombay University in
India and University of Melbourne in Australia.
She is an assistant clinical professor of pediatric dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry.
She is also a commissioned officer in the U. S. Army Reserves, and recently served in Operation
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom for which she was awarded the Army Commendation
Medal and Global War on Terrorism Medal.
She herself is a mother of two young children, aged 11 and 9.
Dr. Patel is affiliated with the following professional organizations:
* American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
* American Dental Association
* Dallas County Dental Society
* Texas Dental Association
Her Team includes
Jennifer, who is an experienced and friendly team member and manages the office and financial matters.
She has worked with children and their families for over 13 years. She herself is a proud mother of three
children ranging from age 11 years to 2 years.
Mattie, who is our scheduling co-ordinator is a grandmother herself and is extremely helpful in providing
exceptional service to our patient families.
Vanessa, is the newest member of our team and is highly experienced in both the clinical area and the
administrative area. She served in the United States Army alongside Dr Patel during Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi freedom in 2003. She is proficient in English and Spanish.
Lynn, is our fun loving hygienist who has been with us for over a year. She has worked with children for
many years and takes all the effort to make the children’s experience a great, fun-filled adventure.
Karina, who is an experienced and certified dental assistant, is proficient in what she does. She has
worked with Dr Patel for more than a year and is proficient in English,Spanish and sign language. She
helps Dr Patel with the sedation and general anesthesia cases and is a mother of two children.
Dr David, is a pediatric dentist and helps us take care of our patients on Mondays and certain Tuesdays.
She is trained in providing dental care to children under sedation and general anesthesia.
focuses on preventive care, parent education and making dental care fun for the child. She is trained in
providing in-office sedation (both conscious and I.V. sedation) and hospital dentistry for the very young
and anxious patients.
She is a graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas and
has practiced in the Dallas area since 1991. She has also earned degrees from Bombay University in
India and University of Melbourne in Australia.
She is an assistant clinical professor of pediatric dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry.
She is also a commissioned officer in the U. S. Army Reserves, and recently served in Operation
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom for which she was awarded the Army Commendation
Medal and Global War on Terrorism Medal.
She herself is a mother of two young children, aged 11 and 9.
Dr. Patel is affiliated with the following professional organizations:
* American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
* American Dental Association
* Dallas County Dental Society
* Texas Dental Association
Her Team includes
Jennifer, who is an experienced and friendly team member and manages the office and financial matters.
She has worked with children and their families for over 13 years. She herself is a proud mother of three
children ranging from age 11 years to 2 years.
Mattie, who is our scheduling co-ordinator is a grandmother herself and is extremely helpful in providing
exceptional service to our patient families.
Vanessa, is the newest member of our team and is highly experienced in both the clinical area and the
administrative area. She served in the United States Army alongside Dr Patel during Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi freedom in 2003. She is proficient in English and Spanish.
Lynn, is our fun loving hygienist who has been with us for over a year. She has worked with children for
many years and takes all the effort to make the children’s experience a great, fun-filled adventure.
Karina, who is an experienced and certified dental assistant, is proficient in what she does. She has
worked with Dr Patel for more than a year and is proficient in English,Spanish and sign language. She
helps Dr Patel with the sedation and general anesthesia cases and is a mother of two children.
Dr David, is a pediatric dentist and helps us take care of our patients on Mondays and certain Tuesdays.
She is trained in providing dental care to children under sedation and general anesthesia.
Smile Island Dental
| Where kids come first, always! |
Dentistry for Children
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