40 UNDER 40 HONOREES

Sunny Rajendra Patel

  • Overland Park, Kansas

Age:

35

Name of Practice:

Love to Smile Dentistry

Education:

DDS, the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry


Why He Was Nominated:

A pioneer of mobile dentistry, Dr. Patel’s Love to Smile OnSite—a custom-built 54-foot mobile dental studio with CBCT, iTero and CEREC—serves Kansas City–area businesses and their employees. Dr. Patel donates 10 percent of his practice’s income to pro bono work in the KC area and recently spearheaded mission trips to treat rural Brazilian tribes.

Why He Became a Dentist:

“I love working with my hands. I get to come to work every day and play with toys and the latest technology. As a business owner, I also get to create the office culture for my team and our patients. We laugh, we tell stories, we even make TikToks—all while doing great technical dentistry and changing lives for the better.”

Exciting New Trend:

“3D printing and mobile dentistry—they’re definitely the future. I want to bring Amazon-style convenience to dentistry.”

Something People Don’t Know:

“I’ve been to five of the seven continents, and plan to visit the other two in the near future. I want to see every corner of this beautiful planet.”

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