Dr. Patel is as passionate about teaching dentistry as he is about practicing it. He strives to keep up to date on continuing education and volunteers his 20-plus years of expertise at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He also writes articles in National Dental Journals and is a Key Opinion Leader for numerous dental products worldwide.

Dr. Patel is proficient in a wide range of state-of-the-art dental procedures and techniques, which are reinforced by his pursuit of continuing education at the highest level. For his contributions to dental education, he has been awarded the prestigious Mastership of the Academy of General Dentistry,