I can’t explain in words how amazing my experience with Dr. Patel was. I wish I had known him in dental school or earlier in my career. I’ve always had a rocky experience with occlusion, despite taking occlusion courses and curriculums. He explained concepts in a way that finally made sense and offered a perspective on occlusion I had never encountered before. His real-life applications—whether for an All-on-X case or a single immediate implant crown on #9—taught me the importance of being meticulous when adjusting occlusion. I hope to take more courses from him and continue learning so I can provide my everyday patients with a healthier bite.

He is truly one of the best occlusion mentors out there. Not to mention, his passion for dentistry, his philosophy, and his teaching style are an inspiration to dentists, reminding us why we entered this profession in the first place: to achieve better outcomes for our patients.