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 brings nearly two decades of experience in dentistry, combining clinical skill with a calm, welcoming presence. Her background in both dental assisting and hygiene allows her to support patients with a well-rounded understanding of care and comfort.

She’s especially focused on patient education and preventive care, helping you understand how small daily habits connect to long-term oral health.

Outside the office, she’s usually outdoors with her daughter and their two huskies hiking, kayaking, or discovering new places around Oregon.

Amy

Financial Coordinator

Amy helps make the behind-the-scenes part of dental visits feel straightforward and easier to navigate. With years of experience in both clinical and administrative roles, she supports patients through treatment planning, insurance, and financial coordination.

What patients appreciate most is her approach. With clear explanations, honest guidance, and a willingness to help find solutions, she helps patients understand options and next steps.

When she’s not in the office, she’s spending time with her family and staying active outdoors.

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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