We hold our entire team to the same Ideal Dental standard across all our locations. Our rigorous vetting and selection process for dental clinicians and staff ensures quality and consistency.
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Dr. Dip Desai graduated from Birmingham University where he then transferred to New York University to complete dental school. Dr. Desai’s love for dentistry stemmed from the desire to help people by changing their smiles because that is the first thing others notice. The relationships that he builds with patients over the course of their orthodontic treatment is very important to him.
In Dr. Desai’s spare time, his hobbies are exercising, swimming, biking and cooking. His main goal is to spend time with his family and their dog, Hazel.
Dr. Jerry Chiu was born and raised in New Jersey, but is proud to call himself an Austinite. As a child, he dreaded going to the dentist, but the saving grace was the comfort and compassion he felt in the chair by his dental professional. Years later, as a practicing oral surgeon, Dr. Chiu continues to emphasize the importance of providing compassionate care, yet maintaining professionalism and delivering safe and outstanding surgical expertise. Dr. Chiu obtained his doctor of dental surgery degree at Columbia University, where he was involved in international mission trips to Cambodia. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the competitive Medstar Washington Hospital Center, serving as chief resident in the final year. His training also included working at esteemed affiliated hospitals, such as the John Hopkins Hospital, DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Children’s National Hospital, and the National Institute of Health.
Dr. Chiu practices the full scope of oral surgery with special emphasis on outpatient sedation and anesthesia, dentoalveolar surgery, implantology, oral pathology, and soft and hard tissue reconstruction.
Outside of work, Dr. Chiu is an avid tennis player, scuba diver, foodie, and cyclist. You can find him cruising along Lady Bird Lake or eating his way through Austin in his spare time. He is also the proud father of a French bulldog named Cooper. Dr. Chiu enjoys traveling internationally and has backpacked in over 18 countries with even more trips in mind.
Dr. Silie Arboleda is a periodontist with dual specialty training in Colombia and the United States. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Cartagena and completed a Certificate in Periodontics at Universidad El Bosque in Bogotá, Colombia. After relocating to the United States, she pursued advanced specialty training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she obtained both a Master of Science and a Certificate in Periodontics.
With more than a decade of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Arboleda specializes in the management of periodontal disease, periodontal plastic surgery, dental implant therapy, and regenerative procedures. She has authored multiple scientific publications, with a particular focus on inflammation and periodontitis.
Dr. Arboleda is passionate about evidence-based, patient-centered care and is committed to helping her patients achieve long-term oral health. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ivan, and their son, Enzo.
Dr. Sailavanya Nuvvula is a compassionate general dentist with approximately four years of clinical experience and a strong passion for providing personalized, patient-centered dental care. Originally from India, Dr. Nuvvula began her dental career with a focus on periodontal care and has continued to expand her clinical knowledge and skills throughout her professional journey. Today, as a general dentist, she is dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles while creating a comfortable and positive dental experience.
Dr. Nuvvula’s passion for dentistry began at an early age, inspired by her father’s career as a pediatric dentist. Watching him patiently care for children and create positive dental experiences had a lasting impact on her and helped shape the compassionate approach she brings to her own practice. From childhood, Dr. Nuvvula knew she wanted to pursue dentistry and make a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients.
As a general dentist, Dr. Nuvvula is committed to providing comprehensive dental care while taking the time to understand each patient’s individual needs, concerns, and goals. She believes every patient deserves to feel heard, understood, and confident in their care. Her approach focuses on building trust, clear communication, and creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their oral health and treatment options.
Dr. Nuvvula is dedicated to continuous learning and staying current with advancements in modern dentistry. She strives to combine her clinical experience with compassion and personalized care to help patients maintain their oral health and achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Outside of the office, Dr. Nuvvula enjoys spending time with her two children, creating art together, and gardening. She treasures these opportunities to spend quality time with her family while nurturing their creativity and enjoying the outdoors.
We’re dedicated to continuous learning and innovation to provide our patients with revolutionary personalized dental care.