I have known Dr. Sangiv Patel for almost 30 years. He is a friend, fellow colleague, neighbor, fellow dental implantology study club member , officer in the Academy of Implant Dentistry, dental implant lecturer, and forward thinking trend setter in our dental profession. I have been a close observer of the development of this practitioner as he honed his skills always wanting to increase his knowledge and expertise and ability to help his patients toward better health. He has freely given his time not only to his patients but also his colleagues to enhance their skill levels especially in the study of creating better longevity in the duration of implants in the mouth. Those of us who have been associated with this individual have been blessed by his giving and caring nature who generously gives of himself to make the lives of those he interacts with better for knowing him.