Meet Our 32 Smile Design Team
Bright Smiles, Caring Hands – Your Trusted 32 Smile Design Team in Sydney!
Our team at 32 Smile Design in Schofields combines genuine dental expertise with a warm, family-first approach. From routine check-ups to advanced implant and orthodontic care, every member of our team – clinical and front-of-house – is here to make your visit comfortable and your care consistent.
Dr. Chintan Patel
Principal Dentist & Owner
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Graduate Diploma HSM (UTS), FICCDE (Orthodontics), Graduate Diploma of Dental Implantology
Dr. Chintan Patel is the Principal Dentist at 32SmileDesign, bringing over a decade of experience in Australian dentistry to every patient he treats. After graduating from Gujarat University in 2004, he relocated to Australia to further his dental education and build a career dedicated to comprehensive, high quality dental care.
Dr. Patel offers a full range of general and specialised dental services, including restorative dentistry, endodontics (root canal treatment), preventive family dentistry, minor oral surgery, prosthodontics, dentures, and dental implants. He also has a strong interest in orthodontics, providing treatment including Invisalign therapy to help patients achieve straighter, healthier smiles.
Dr. Patel has further enhanced his orthodontic skills through specialised seminars and holds a Fellowship from the International College of Continuing Dental Education, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advanced dental education. Whether you’re seeking a family dentist, dental implants, or Invisalign, Dr. Patel combines experience and a patient focused approach to help you achieve a confident, healthy smile.
Dr. Vidhya Annamalai
Dentist
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
For Dr. Vidhya Annamalai, dentistry is about more than treating teeth. It’s about treating people with genuine care. Highly skilled and experienced, she delivers an exceptional standard of care that is gentle, efficient, and backed by advanced dental technology, with special interests in oral surgery and children’s dentistry.
What patients notice most, though, is how at ease she makes them feel. Dr. Vidhya has a warm, friendly manner and takes the time to explain, reassure, and listen, ensuring every patient feels relaxed and comfortable, whether they’re in for a routine check up or a more involved procedure. For her, quality care and genuine comfort always go hand in hand.
Dr. Neha Mehta
Dentist
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Dr. Neha Mehta is a compassionate and dedicated dentist committed to providing high-quality dental care in a friendly, comfortable, and welcoming environment. She believes every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, and confident in their smile, taking the time to understand each individual’s needs and goals.
Graduating in 2011, Dr. Mehta has built a strong foundation in all aspects of general dentistry. She enjoys all areas of general practice, with a particular interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, helping patients restore the function, health, and appearance of their smiles. Her calm, gentle approach is especially appreciated by patients who may feel anxious about visiting the dentist.
Dr. Mehta is committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry, ensuring her patients receive modern, evidence-based, and personalised care.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Mehta enjoys spending quality time with her family, travelling and exploring new places.
Dr. Anupriya Ignetius
Dentist
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Dr. Anupriya is a gentle and compassionate dentist who believes every patient deserves a positive, stress-free dental experience. She takes a personalised, patient-centred approach to care, taking the time to listen, explain, and build genuine, lasting relationships with those she treats.
With a strong foundation in general dentistry, Dr. Anupriya has a special interest in preventive care, restorative treatments, and children’s dentistry. She is passionate about patient education, empowering her patients with the knowledge and confidence to maintain healthy, beautiful smiles for life.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Anupriya enjoys reading and cherishes quality time spent with family and friends.
Mansi
Dental Assistant
Mansi assists the dentist during procedures while ensuring
patient comfort and safety. Her responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting chairside, taking X-rays, managing patient records, and scheduling appointments. Mansi also serves as our professional and welcoming receptionist, ensuring a smooth workflow within the practice while providing an excellent experience for our patients.
You will often hear Mansi humming a tune while working at the practice. She also brings a creative and artistic touch to our team.
Aan Carpenter
Dental Assistant
Aan is our dedicated Dental Assistant at 32 Smile Design. She takes great pride in her role and approaches her work with professionalism, organisation and respect. She is committed to supporting our dentists and team members while ensuring every patient feels comfortable, informed and well cared for. She assists in delivering high quality dental care and helps maintain a smooth and efficient clinical environment. Looking after our patients on a daily basis is something that she genuinely values and strives to create a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
Outside of clinic Aan is a busy mom who enjoys photography and staying active at the gym.
Hina Ali
Dental Assistant
Hina is our experienced and dedicated Dental Assistant for more than 5 years. Over the years, she has developed strong clinical skills and ability to support both dentists and patients efficiently. She is experienced in chairside assisting, sterilisation procedures, patient care and maintaining a clean and organised clinical environment. Her long-term commitment to one clinic reflects her reliability, teamwork and passion for providing quality dental care.
Outside of her clinical time, Hina enjoys spending time and catching up with her friends for breakfast. She also loves travelling to see new places and experience new cultures.
Rojina Thapa
Dental Assistant
Rojina is the newest member to join the 32 Smile team. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree while working as a Dental Assistant at 32Smile Design. As a dental assistant she supports the dentist during procedures, prepares instruments and treatment rooms, maintains sterilization standards, assists with patient care, manages appointments ,and helps ensure patients feel comfortable and relaxed throughout their treatment.
Outside of work and studies, she enjoys exploring new places and hiking. She loves to spend time in nature as it helps her relax and recharge.
Priyanka Patel
Dental Assistant
Priyanka is a dedicated and dependable Dental Assistant with extensive industry experience in chairside support and clinical administration. She brings both organization skill and genuine care to every appointment, helping patients feel calm, comfortable, and understood. With strong attention to detail and a caring nature, Priyanka supports smooth procedures while ensuring each patient feels well looked after in our fast-paced day.
Outside of work, Priyanka enjoys creativity, meaningful connections and spending quality time with family that naturally shape the warmth, patience, and care she brings into our surgery.
Dhara Patel
Practice Manager
Dhara is multitasking versatile front office coordinator and looks after marketing and practice management for 32 Smile Design. Dhara is also a registered pediatric Nurse and excellent communicator with kids.
Apart from being a busy mom at home, she enjoys reading novels, trying new recipes and watching television.