Meenal Patel, DMD

Dr. Meenal Patel

Chair: RALEIGH

Dr. Meenal Patel graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Florida. She went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. She completed her post-graduate training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program.  

Highly regarded as a cosmetic clinician, she has advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, adult and children's sleep apnea, and dental implantology with additional certifications in Invisalign and Six Month Smiles treatment. She has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) as well as Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), and the International Congress of Dentists (ICD). Dr. Patel also serves as an adjunct faculty member at UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She has served as President for the North Carolina Dental Society, Raleigh Wake County Dental Society, Vice Chair for the Council on Membership with the American Dental Society, and Study Club Leader for NC with the American Academy of Clear Aligners. 

She has been the owner and founder of her award winning practice in Cary, NC for the past 5 years. Prior to this, Dr. Patel was an associate dentist for a group practice in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Patel has enjoyed owning and growing her practice, Preston Dental Loft, a premier family and cosmetic practice. She has a particular interest in helping people grow their confidence through their smile; offering Invisalign to her patients has helped her achieve this in a big way. She is one of the only general dentists in the area as a Platinum Invisalign provider!

Outside of the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, Endo, who often spends time at the practice. She loves to travel and explore the world! They welcomed their first baby girl in May 2022!!