Gurneet Chahal

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. Gurneet Chahal, who serves patients in Oakdale, California.

Dr. Chahal is a general dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at Oakdale Smile Spa & Oakdale Kids Dentist in Oakdale, California. At her private practice, she provides pediatric, family and cosmetic dentistry services, helping children and adults in the Oakdale area achieve the healthy, confident smile they deserve. “As the only kids’ dentist in the area that offers general painless dentistry, orthodontics and sedation dentistry, it is our goal  to set your child on a path toward a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles” as stated by the practice’s website. 

Dr. Chahal has been setting the highest standards of excellence in dentistry for over 15 years. As an esteemed member of the local dental community, she is a noted public lecturer on a variety of dental health topics, as well as an active member in many leading dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the San Joaquin Dental Society.

Dr. Chahal has appeared as a guest speaker on NBC’s Today Show to discuss the trending dental issues amongst children in the central valley region and ways to prevent dental conditions with early dental care. Dr. Chahal is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general dentist, Dr. Chahal diagnoses, treats, and manages patients’ overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education. She understands that every child is unique, which is why each treatment plan has to be custom tailored to the needs of the individual child.

​In addition to dentistry, Dr. Chahal enjoys playing golf, painting, reading spiritual books, and going on family vacations. She is a proud mother of two lovely children, so she fully understands the challenges that parents face when it comes to the health and wellness of their children.

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