Meet Our Doctors
A team of certified specialists who combine expertise with genuine care.
Dr. Emily Carter
Dr. Carter founded BrightSmile in 2008 after 10 years of practice in academic hospitals. She is passionate about preventive dentistry and patient education.
In the clinic: Comprehensive check-ups, cavity restorations, cosmetic bonding, treatment planning and patient consultations.
- Advanced Restorative Dentistry Certificate, NYU
Dr. Michael Chen
Dr. Chen specializes in modern orthodontics for children, teens and adults, including clear aligners and lingual braces.
In the clinic: Orthodontic diagnosis, braces, Invisalign planning, retainer fittings and growth monitoring for young patients.
- DMD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Sophia Martinez
Dr. Martinez makes dental visits fun and stress-free for children, using gentle techniques and child-friendly communication.
In the clinic: Pediatric exams, fluoride treatments, sealants, pulpotomies, early orthodontic assessment and anxiety management.
- DDS, University of California San Francisco
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency, Boston Children's Hospital
- Board Certified Pediatric Dentist (ABPD)
Dr. James Patel
Dr. Patel brings 15 years of surgical expertise in implant dentistry, bone grafting and full-arch rehabilitation.
In the clinic: Single and multiple implants, All-on-4 procedures, wisdom tooth extractions, sinus lifts and bone augmentation.
- DDS, University of Michigan
- Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Mount Sinai
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology