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Dhruvi Patel, DDS, MS
Dr. Patel is an Endodontist and a board-eligible candidate with the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Patel obtained her dental degree in 2015 from DDU-Faculty of Dental Sciences, after which she pursued her career in the specialty of Endodontics. She received a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology as well as her postgraduate certificate in Endodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry in 2022. She has participated and presented at several research events and was recognized as one of the top five winners in the resident research category at the annual conference of the American Association of Endodontists in 2022.
Dr. Patel’s training and research background have given her a strong foundation to practice evidence-based dentistry. She values and aims to provide excellence in care for her patients with a gentle approach.
Dr. Patel is a professionally trained Indian classical dancer and in her spare time, she enjoys painting, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Michelle Sarno, DDS
Dr. Sarno grew up in California but moved to New York City after earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology at San Diego State University. Through the Army Health Professions Scholarship program, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2005.
Upon graduation, she was commissioned as a General Dentist Officer in the United States Army Dental Corps serving tours in the U.S. and Iraq through 2010. Serving the soldiers with dental procedures that kept them pain-free to preserve their fighting strength, prompted her calling to specialize in Endodontics. She was accepted into the U.S. Army Advanced Education program in Endodontics at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and received her certificate in 2012. Honorably discharged from the Army in 2015, she has since been in clinical private practice. Dr. Sarno is a scientific advisory board member for the Journal of Endodontics. She is a lifelong learner dedicated to providing individualized and compassionate care to all of her patients.
Dr. Sarno is a proud military wife to Dr. Walter Dimalanta and a proud mom of 2 boys. Outside the office, you will find her making memories with her family while traveling, exploring, and trying new things.