Pediatric & Family Dentist
Dr Sara Patel, DMD
Penn Dental Medicine '13 · Pediatric track
Dr Sara Patel leads pediatric and family care at Grand Mercer. She earned her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2013 with a focus on pediatric dentistry and behavioral guidance.
She welcomes children from age 3 and up using a parent-present, low-anxiety approach. She handles preventive care, fillings, sealants, fluoride and early orthodontic screening — and routes complex orthodontic referrals into the practice's Invisalign workflow.
Dr Patel is fluent in Hindi and Gujarati alongside English.
Education
- DMD · University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2013
- Pediatric track concentration
- Behavioral guidance & sedation continuing education
Clinical focus
- Pediatric exams and cleanings (ages 3+)
- Sealants and fluoride preventive care
- Family fillings and crowns
- Early orthodontic screening
Memberships
ADA member · NYSDA member · American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry