Dr. Shefali Patel was our familys dentist for years. I dreaded the first time I took my daughter to the dentist based on horror stories I heard. Not only did my daughter walk out smiling after her appointment with Dr. Patel, but she asked me when we could go back. Dr. Patel was kind, thorough, gentle, and skilled - all the things you hope for in your (and your kids) dentist. I HIGHLY recommend her!!!!