Meet the Doctors

Whether you live in St. Petersburg, FL or Tampa, FL Modern Day Smiles is the place to be for anyone seeking a local dental office with compassionate, experienced doctors. Dr. Remal Patel, who is in charge of our St. Petersburg office, has trained for years in both restorative dentistry and cosmetic procedures. Meanwhile, Dr. Alex Spinuso is a family dentist who is one of the best dentists in Tampa, where he also offers a wide range of dental treatments.

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Meet Dr. Remal Patel, DMD


As a dentist, Dr. Remal Patel has the opportunity to improve people’s lives by eliminating pain and discomfort, improving their health, and brightening their smiles. He understands that a trip to the dentist may cause anxiety for some patients, and he will do his very best to provide care as gently and as pain-free as possible. 

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Meet Dr. Alex Spinuso, DMD


Dr. Spinuso believes that it is his duty as a dental professional to educate everyone he works with so they can fully understand their dental treatment and care plan. Additionally, he feels it is critical to listen to the wants and needs of his patients so they may improve, protect and restore their dental health to full functionality.

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Meet Dr. Bhumi Dharia, DMD


Dr. Dharia was born and raised in Kolkata, India. “Growing up, I was always fascinated with going to the dentist. I knew that I wanted to have a career in the healthcare field and my fond memories of the dentist as a child led me toward the dental field. My parents gave me the opportunity to move to the US alone at the age of 17."

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Meet Dr. Vivek Solanki, DDS


Dr. Vivek Solanki is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology who is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. After earning his B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Florida, he then completed his D.D.S. at Howard University in Washington D.C. He went on to complete a two year general practice residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by three years of specialty training in periodontics and implant dentistry at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital.

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Meet Dr. Ross Freeman, DDS


Dr. Ross Freeman has established himself as a leading figure in the field of dentistry. Excelling academically, he was a much-awarded and distinguished student throughout his time at  the Indiana University School of Dentistry.  He is board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery, a testament to his expertise and commitment to excellence. He specializes in oral surgery, anesthesia, dental implants, and is particularly skilled in "all-on-4" or "all-on-X" full mouth dental implant reconstructions.

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Meet Dr. AKASH PATEL, DDS


Dr. Akash Patel is a passionate dentist who has been practicing since 2019 and cherishes every moment of his work. His mission is to bolster self-esteem and raise awareness in his community about the significance of regular dental care. Graduating cum laude and making it to the Dean's List, Dr. Patel is an achiever who takes pride in his academic excellence. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Hispanic Dental Association, demonstrating his commitment to staying updated on the latest advancements in dentistry. Dr. Patel also devotes his time to volunteering with organizations such as Give Kids A Smile and Remote Area Medical, extending dental care to those in need.

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Meet Dr. Nicole Steliotes, DMD


Dr. Nicole Steliotes was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed her undergraduate studies at FL state, graduating with dual degrees in chemistry and exercise physiology. She then went on to graduate from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine while earning the American Academy of Implant Dentistry award. Dr. Steliotes moved back to Florida shortly after earning her Doctorate in Dental Medicine. She maintains active memberships in the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). These memberships enable her to network with fellow professionals and stay informed about the latest trends and research in dentistry.

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Meet Dr. Kelly Shimada, DDS


Prior to settling down in Tampa, Dr. Kelly A. Shimada moved to Los Angeles from her home state of Connecticut for Occidental College to earn her B.A. in music, emphasis in vocal performance. While studying music at Oxy, she was completing her pre-dental requirements as well. Dr. Shimada received her D.D.S. from the UCLA School of Dentistry c/o 2012 and then went on to pursue an additional one-year Hospital Dentistry/General Practice Residency (GPR) at UCLA afterwards. After her GPR year, shecompleted a 3-year Advanced Prosthodontics Residency program at the West Los Angeles VA Hospital (Wadsworth) where she specialized in full mouth rehabilitation cases.

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