Meet The Team

Start With Clarity, Not Uncertainty

Dr. Trusha Patel, Dr. Karan Dharia, and our team slow every step down so you don’t feel rushed or left trying to interpret what’s happening during your visit. We focus on showing findings, explaining what they mean in plain language, and walking through options before any treatment begins.

Instead of moving straight from exam to decision, time is set aside to answer questions and make sure everything feels clear before the next step.

Dr. Trusha Patel's team working, general dentist at Dental Professionals in Tigard, OR

Making Dental Findings Understandable Before Decisions Are Made

We focus on careful diagnosis, clear explanations, and using modern imaging to show what’s happening inside your mouth. You’ll see what we see on screen and hear what it means in everyday language. Every treatment plan connects what we see today with what will protect your long-term oral health, so decisions are based on understanding, not pressure.

Why Explaining The “Why” Became The Foundation Of This Practice

This practice was built around one realization: most people feel uneasy at the dentist when things aren’t fully explained.

Dr. Patel’s early experiences with dental pain and anxiety shaped a slower, more communicative approach to exams and treatment planning. She built her approach around slowing down exams, showing patients diagnostic findings, and explaining the reasoning behind every recommendation before treatment begins.

Over time, that approach grew into a team-based practice serving Tigard and surrounding communities. Even as the practice expanded, the day-to-day experience stayed centered on detailed evaluations, visual explanations, and long-term thinking.

Accreditations & Perspective

Her background in biochemistry and dental medicine supports a very detail-oriented approach to care. It also helps her translate clinical findings into clear explanations that you can actually follow, especially when decisions feel overwhelming or unfamiliar.

Clinical Care Across Two Areas Of Expertise

Dr. Trusha Patel

General Dentistry

Dr. Patel leads with experience, patience, and a deep understanding of what it feels like to sit in the chair unsure of what comes next.

Her journey into dentistry began as a patient who once struggled with fear and pain during dental visits. That perspective still guides how she practices today. She prioritizes communication throughout every procedure, checking in often and explaining each step before it happens.

Patients often describe her care as steady, thorough, and easy to trust, especially when they’ve avoided dental visits in the past.

Dr. Karan Dharia

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

When something in the mouth isn’t immediately clear on a visual exam, Dr. Dharia helps bring deeper understanding by using imaging, clinical findings, and pathology together to identify what is actually going on. This is especially helpful for patients who have findings that need closer evaluation before a treatment plan is decided.

He is active in the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and contributes to ongoing work in imaging and oral disease analysis.

His role is to help patients and providers get clearer answers so there is less uncertainty and more confidence moving forward with diagnosis and treatment.

The People Who Keep Your Visit Running Smoothly

Wendy

Dental Hygienist

Wendy has been working in the field of dentistry for almost 20 years now! So crazy how fast time goes when you're having fun. She started the first 5 years of her journey as a dental assistant, learning all the ins and outs of the dental practice, insurance, and in achieving both optimal care and the perfect patient experience. She attended and graduated with honors from Dental Hygiene school in Tucson, Arizona in 2010 and has been working ever since. She has worked in many different areas of dentistry including public, private, and community-based dental offices. She has also been privileged enough to work with several volunteer community-based programs that focus on underserved populations. She loves attending continued education courses and does so frequently.

On a personal note, Wendy is married and has one ridiculously amazing daughter. She is her favorite topic. She also has 1 gorgeous husky dog and 2 sweet, but often mischievous cats. They enjoy road trips, trying out new food places (she always welcomes suggestions), hiking, kayaking, and generally just enjoying each other. Her other favorite pastimes are reading & watching good movies or shows.

Amy

Financial Coordinator

Amy has been a Dental Assistant since 2010 and has been with Dental Professionals since 2018. She has always loved working with people and finds working in dental helping people achieve healthy and happy smiles has always been a rewarding experience. She loves getting to know the patients and hearing about their families, work, and interests. Through the years she has been able to experience working in both the back office providing patient care and in the front office working on treatment planning, insurance, and financials. Her main focus now is as the office Financial Coordinator, but she still likes to help out in the back with patient care when she can.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters; they like to keep busy kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, and exploring Oregon.

Michelle

Desk Coordinator

With a passion for providing exceptional patient care, she serves as the front desk coordinator at Dental Professionals in Tigard, Oregon. Her journey in the dental field includes valuable experience at a prestigious Beverly Hills dental office, where she honed her skills in patient relations and office management. She is proud to have traveled to over 20 states and 8 countries, gaining diverse perspectives that enhance her interactions with patients. Outside of work, she dedicates her free time to fitness, enjoying workouts such as Pilates and yoga, which help her maintain balance and well-being. She strives to bring a warm, welcoming atmosphere to the office, ensuring each patient feels valued and cared for.

Move Forward With Your Dental Care

If you're looking for a dental experience where things are explained in a way that actually makes sense, we're here to help you take the next step.

Schedule a visit with Dr. Patel or Dr. Dharia to get started.

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