Dr. Tina Chandra is committed to provide her patients with excellence and quality care with the latest in technological advances. With her exceptional skill and unique training in cosmetic dentistry, neuromuscular (TMJ / TMD) and physiologic dentistry, sleep apnea, snoring and airway management, Dr. Chandra and her team, pledge to exceed your expectations in a professional, caring manner with a personal touch. In addition to her many achievements, Dr. Chandra has her Graduate Fellowship from the prestigious Las Vegas Dental Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI Global) and is considered to be an expert in her field where only 2% of Dentists in America achieve this honorable status. She prides herself in keeping up to date with cutting edge procedures in the dental field.
With her skill and talent, she can bring out the best smile in you with veneers and cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Fillers and Laser rejuvenation. If you have TMJ pain and bite problems, she can help rehabilitate your bite for better health and function and a pain free life. Snoring can lead to fatigue and ill health and inadequate sleep. With her knowledge in sleep apnea, she can help make the best oral appliance for you. She also offers the latest in Lasers, Implants and Reconstructive dentistry.
Along with her phenomenal skill in Dentistry, Dr. Chandra has an amazing heart and is a pillar in our community of Ocala. She stays active in philanthropic and community projects by giving back endlessly. She doesnt like to take a back seat to anything when it comes to helping others. As a leader at her Board at the India Association, Chairman of the North Central Florida Medical Expo for over 15 years, Past Chairman and active member of the American Heart Association Go Red for Women, Youth Sponsor and Mentor for teens for over 20 years, and many others, Dr. Chandra stays actively involved. Her next venture is to join Rotary. She is a guest lecturer at Munroe Hospital Prestige 55, featured in Ocala Magazine, Ocala Style and a Dental advisor to Healthy Living Magazine. She has travelled on mission trips to Jamaica, Haiti and India. Her biggest gift to Ocala and Marion county is her passion for serving the poor and underprivileged by volunteering her dental services at the FreeDOM Clinic, Deliverance Outreach Ministries and Interfaith Services on a regular basis. Amazing Woman, Gifted Doctor and a Thoughtful Heart!
Penny, our amazing Dental Hygienist is here to help our patients maintain great, healthy smiles with the most comfortable and latest cutting edge techniques in gum and teeth care. Having had a long standing passion for Dentistry, she trained at Sante Fe in Gainesville and graduated in 2005 from their prestigious dental hygiene program. Penny says the most rewarding part of the profession is how she can make such an impact on keeping her patients healthy by her gentle touch, compassion and her amazing skill. Educating patients in the Mouth-Body connection is her highest priority. She continually learns new ideas and treatments from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental studies about Evolutionary hygiene systems and how biofilm in the mouth (microbacteria and infections) affects ones systemic health and is proficient in the latest use of microsonics, airflow polishers, piezo, oral DNA, and other technology. She prides herself to give her patients the best and loves being part of a knowledgeable team in creating beautiful, healthy smiles. In addition to LVI, Penny keeps up with continuing education for cosmetic, laser, restorative, and physiological dentistry, Hygiene updates, Practice Management courses and the Florida Dental Association. She is Anesthetic certified, which is a great addition for our patients' comfort.
Liz, our knowledgeable and helpful manager makes our daily office operations run smoothly and assists us wherever needed. She enjoys contributing behind the scenes and making sure that Chandra Smile Designs stays connected with our patients. Being in a dental office is not new for her. With 20 years of dental assisting and administrative positions with staff liaison in corporate dentistry, Liz offers a lot of knowledge and experience. She keeps up with continuing education in dentistry, TMJ, sleep and management courses at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, laser courses and in office trainings. She can assist patients with any staff, insurance and financial needs. She knows how amazing it is to provide the gift of a beautiful smile to our patients.
Caitlyn, our kind and sociable Dental Assistant began as an intern at our office and developed a passion for cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry. With her confident and caring smile, she has the perfect touch for our patients to feel comfortable. She is a certified dental assistant who graduated from the College of Central Florida with continuing education in expanded functions in dentistry. She loves being a part of an amazing team and learning the latest techniques in restorative, cosmetic, TMD, Sleep and Physiologic dentistry. She keeps up her dental education at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, in office trainings, and is very skilled in physiologic technology with the Tens unit, Biopak muscle testing, Teksan bite sensor, Laser technology, orthodontics and Planmeca same day crowns. Her devotion is to help provide our patients with a healthy and beautiful smile.
Outside of the office, Caitlyn loves spending time with her husband and 2 beautiful children. She enjoys being on the soccer field, spending quality time with friends and family, and watching Gator football.