Dr. Geeta Bhat
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Bhat has owned and operated Geeta Bhat, DDS PA for the past 20 years providing a great dental experience to children.
Geeta lives in the Holly Springs area with her 3 teenagers. When she started her practice she had no kids of her own and now her oldest son is off to college in the fall (Go Trinity University Tigers!) She is an animal lover and boasts a house full of furry pets. She has a big and fuzzy orange cat named Fozzie Bear, and a tuxedo cat she named Mr. Tumnus (from Narnia) who is deaf in both ears. He came to her a decade ago from the SPCA where Dr Bhat used to serve on the board of directors for Wake County.
In her spare time, Dr. Bhat trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, plays chess, and dances. She is a four-time Masters World Champion in Jiu-Jitsu and is training to receive her black belt in the spring. She also plays chess and travels frequently for sight seeing, Jiujtisu and country western dancing competitions.
She is very excited about the merger between her practice and growing smiles pediatrics!
Dr. Krupa Jani
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Jani was born in India and grew up in Nigeria (West Africa) as well as the United States. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Louisville, School of Dentistry. She completed her training in pediatric dentistry at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where she served as chief resident in her second year of residency.
Following pediatric residency, Dr. Jani worked in private practice in Illinois for almost 11 years before making the decision to move to North Carolina to be closer to family.
Dr. Jani is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Jani strives to provide a fun, positive dental experience. Her greatest joy comes from her daily interactions with her patients. She loves to create lasting bonds with her patients and their families.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Jani enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. They love to travel and try new restaurants in the area.
Dr. Shamik S. Vakil
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Shamik S. Vakil, also called Dr. V, was born in Houston, TX and grew up in Cleveland, TN where he graduated from Cleveland High School. Dr. V went to college at Samford University where he completed dual undergraduate degrees, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and in political science. He then served on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC and abroad as a Congressional Fellow working with the International Foundation. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
While completing a two-year post-doctoral residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry, he also earned a Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science (MS). His residency training gave him the opportunity to gain additional skills in pediatric medicine, sedation, anesthesia, orthodontics, and behavior management.
Outside of the office, Dr. V enjoys traveling, scuba diving, hiking, concerts, cooking, and is an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast! He is also a proud supporter of all Charlotte sports teams, especially the Carolina Panthers!
- Board Certified Diplomate
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
- International College of Dentists
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – Fellow
