Dr. Prashant Patel grew up in Buffalo, New York and is a big fan on the Buffalo Bills (NFL Football). He enjoys all sports but played baseball and football all through high school and still enjoys playing some local leagues.

After graduating high school he moved to the Midwest and attended the University of Oklahoma, where he started his undergraduate and continued his education at the Dental School at University of Oklahoma. In 1995, youngest in class, he graduates from the School of dentistry and relocated to Overland Park, Kansas where he started his practice from scratch.

As he begins his next step in life with getting married in July of 1997 in Los Angeles, California. After their first child was born in 2003, he decides to relocate to Southern California to be closer to family. There his family grew in 2004 with another baby boy and shortly after that he purchased his office in La Mesa, California.

Along with General Dentistry, Dr. Patel has passion and dedication to Aesthetic Dentistry. People’s lives have literally been changed by the confident and radiant smiles Dr. Patel provides. His expertise has come from his extensive training in Aesthetic Dentistry and his sheer determination to be the best at what he does. His strong commitment to quality and compassion for his patients make the process relatively easy with remarkable results.

Dr. Patel has an office staff that is committed to making their patients feel comfortable. When you come to Dr. Patel’s practice you will enjoy watching your favorite TV shows or listening to your favorite music. They offer their patients a neck pillow to help relax you and make you feel more comfortable during your visit.

Dr. Patel’s patient philosophy has always been to be committed to educating his patients not only about their dental condition, but also about other ways to solve their dental concerns. Dr. Patel believes that every patient should be fully informed of the many different types of treatment options available for any given condition before deciding on a particular course of treatment. Dr. Patel’s goal is to be discreet and accommodate his patients and keep them in good health. He is happy to answer any dental questions or concerns you may have. Come into our office for your next dental checkup!

Dr. Smith graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Organismal Biology in 1992. He then entered the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1997. Dr. Smith knew his passions were in straightening teeth and creating beautiful smiles and soon he began Orthodontic Residency and earned a Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from UMKC in 2000.

In 2010 Dr. Smith accepted a part time teaching position as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Graduate department of the UMKC Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics department, instructing two days a month.

Dr. Smith has been committed to creating fantastic smiles as well as growing long lasting patients over the years.