MEET THE TEAM

Dr Tejas Patel Principal Dentist

B.D.S , PGDIp PH (Melb), ADCE (Melb), FIICDE (Ortho), PGdip Dig Ortho(UK)

“If I was to sum up why I’ve become known as “The Happy Dentist” I would have to say it’s because my patient’s smiles always make me smile. Whether I’m putting a patient at ease in the chair with a cheeky joke or seeing a happy face leave my office—every smile makes me happy—every day”

I have been a practicing dentist since 2004, post-graduating with a bachelor’s degree in dental surgery. I have been servicing the local community since 2007 through Drouin Dental, and I consider myself very fortunate to have found a career that I am whole-hearted about and thoroughly enjoy.

I am passionate about learning and my studies have continued over the years, from attaining a Masters degree in Public Health from Deakin University, to a FICCDE Fellowship in Orthodontics, together with extensive training in stem cell, implants and cosmetic dentistry. Presently, I am completing a diploma in Digital Orthodontics with Glasgow University.

I really enjoy getting to know my patients and meeting people from all walks of life. Through my work, I have become known for putting anxious patients at ease, usually with a cheeky joke or extraordinary tale. I believe it’s important to be gentle, to listen and to treat every patient with a considered, calm and gentle approach. And if I can manage to make a patient laugh – well, that’s always a bonus for me.

I have been blessed with two lovely daughters, and a wonderful woman called Sweta who has become my business partner, my wife and my life. It’s been an honour and a privilege to have been welcomed so openly into the local community, and I look forward to being of service to all of my patients for many years to come.

Specialisations

• Orthodontics/Braces
• Invisalign
• Implant/Stem cell
• Smile Makeovers

Dr Tejas Patel—
The Happy Dentist