Welcome area
A calm first impression with a team ready to help.
About the practice
A dental home you actually look forward to.
We opened Premier Dentistry with a simple idea: combine the warmth of a neighborhood practice with the technology and comfort of a modern one. No high-pressure sales, no rushed visits — just careful, personal care for every patient who sits in our chair.
Since 2005
In practice
NYU '05
DDS, Dr. Patel
Modern
Digital workflows
Family
All ages welcome
Our promise
Care first. Technology second. Hurry — never.
Great dentistry starts with listening. Before we ever pick up an instrument, we want to understand how your mouth feels, what concerns you, and what kind of smile you want a year from now. Only then do we recommend treatment — and we always offer options.
Our team has invested in the technology that genuinely improves the patient experience: low-radiation digital imaging, intraoral scanning instead of goopy impressions, and same-day CEREC restorations. The goal is fewer visits, less waiting, and a result you are proud of.
And because comfort is half the visit, we offer nitrous oxide options when appropriate, gentle hygiene techniques, and a calm office designed to feel more like a spa than a clinic.
What guides us
Four values, every visit.
Compassion
Gentle hands and honest conversation — never a sales pitch.
Integrity
If you do not need it, we will not recommend it. Full stop.
Craftsmanship
Dental work that is built to last and looks like nature intended.
Community
Families across Ballantyne trust us — and we do not take that lightly.
Inside the practice
A clean, modern space made for calmer visits.
From the front desk to treatment rooms, the office is designed to feel organized, bright, and easy to move through. You can see more of the space before your visit in our office tour.
Treatment room
Modern rooms designed for clear conversations and comfortable care.
Clinical technology
Digital tools that help make treatment easier to see and understand.
Dr. Anand Patel
Dentist & Owner
Meet your dentist
Dr. Anand Patel, DDS
A graduate of NYU College of Dentistry (DDS, 2005) with a Bachelor of Science from Binghamton University, Dr. Patel completed a general practice residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey. He has been practicing since 2005, first in New Jersey and now leading our Charlotte team, with a conservative and compassionate approach focused on patient comfort and lifelong learning.
- DDS · NYU College of Dentistry (2005)
- BS · Binghamton University
- Residency · St. Joseph Hospital, NJ
- Practicing since 2005
- Preventive & restorative focus
- Cosmetic & implant dentistry
- Root canal therapy
- Comfort-focused care
Meet the team
Familiar faces, comfortable care.
From scheduling to hygiene to chairside support, these are the people who help each visit feel organized, personal, and calm.
Susan Autry
Office Manager
Susan has been in the dental field for 29 years. She enjoys getting to know the patients and their families. She has two children, Molly and Trent. She also has a grandson, Wri. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Molly
Hygienist
Molly has been a hygienist since 2018. She is patient focused and driven to provide a personable experience along with the best care possible. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her son, Wri and husband, Jamie.
Victoria Zusmanovich
Dental Assistant
Victoria Zusmanovich has been in the dental field since 1989. She is a dental assistant who has worked with a variety of dentists and specialists over the years. She moved from New York in 2021 and enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
New patients welcome
Ready for a dentist who actually listens?
Book a comprehensive new-patient visit and find out why families across Ballantyne keep coming back. We will take the time to understand your goals — then build a plan around them.