DENTIST NEAR CROSSROADS, TX

Dr. Pankti Patel - Dr. Pankti has known that she wanted a career in the health industry since she was a child, and although she initially wanted to become a doctor, she ultimately decided to pursue her education as a dentist for a couple of reasons. For instance, she likes combining art with science to provide treatments that help improve others' lives. Plus, she felt that becoming a dentist could help her achieve a positive work-life balance that allowed her to be both a great doctor and a loving wife, mother, and daughter.

Dr. Pankti began her dental education in India where she received her first degree from the MGV Dental College. Then, she moved to the United States and graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry before serving as a Captain and dentist with the U.S. Army Reserves. Thanks to her commitment to continuing education, she has since completed additional courses with prestigious institutions, like the Kois Center, and has earned certifications in sleep dentistry, CPR, Invisalign, and is licensed to administer nitrous oxide.

Dr. Pankti also enjoys staying current with the latest dental technology and techniques through her participation in various professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.

When she’s not in the office preserving smiles, you can find Dr. Pankti with her husband and young son and daughter. She also has studied various forms of dance, including Indian classical dance, and has been known to spend her downtime playing volleyball, dancing, or indulging in some retail therapy.  

Dr. Jainisha Patel - Dr. Jainisha has always been interested in dentistry because some of her family members had oral issues growing up, instilling in her a desire to help others improve their dental health. Today, she is passionate about establishing relationships with patients so she can combine science and art to devise solutions to meet their unique needs.

She earned her first dental degree in her native India before traveling to the United States to study. Dr. Jainisha then graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. From there, she completed a dental implant preceptorship and worked as an associate before joining the U.S. Army.

Dr. Jainisha remains an active member of the National Guard Reserve, but that hasn’t stopped her from continuing her dental education. She continues to hone her knowledge, skills, and abilities through her membership with the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Clear Aligners, and has also become a certified Invisalign provider.

Dr. Jainisha and her husband have three beautiful children and love spending time with her in-laws cooking large family meals from scratch. When she’s not saving smiles and enjoying quality time with loved ones, she stays physically active by hiking, practicing yoga, running, and doing CrossFit.