Dr. Chitra P. Naik has been serving Flint for many years now, and she feels incredibly lucky and honored to be able to continue serving local families high-quality dental care. She and her teams dedication to creating a clean and friendly dental office that keeps most dental treatments in-house is on display every time you visit. She does not believe that anyone should receive conveyor-belt dentistry or care that is designed to be one-size-fits-all. On the contrary, dentistry with a personal touch and greater accessibility is what matters most.
In her younger years, Dr. Naiks sister fell and broke her tooth. She was experiencing some serious discomfort, so Dr. Naik escorted her to the dentists office for treatment and was immediately amazed by the ways in which the doctor took away her pain and was able to rebuild the tooths normal shape! Right away, she knew that this career was a perfect fit for her too it would allow her to be creative while also utilizing her talent for science.
Dr. Naik originally studied dentistry at the Government Dental College in Mumbai, India. Upon coming to the United States, she pursued her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Today, she continues to attend monthly meetings at the Genesee District Dental Society and Michigan Dental Association Conventions in order to further her expertise and learn about new developments in the oral healthcare field.
Dr. Naik is married to Dr. Purushottam Naik, MD, who specializes in Geriatric and Internal Medicine. She has two grown children a married daughter with a daughter of her own (and one more on the way), and a son who is a dentist and practices in Romeo, MI. In her spare time, she enjoys helping out her daughter, taking care of her granddaughter, walking, going to the gym, reading for her book club, hiking, and traveling. She makes sure to visit India at least once a year!
Tinas career in the dental field covers two full decades so far, and were happy to now have her as a part of our oral healthcare family. Originally from Southgate, she attended college locally and is certified in CPR. Her favorite part of this job is easy to answer the patients!
Kim has been working in the dental field for over a decade so far, and she has a genuine passion for helping the public through her position. Originally from the Southgate area, she is certified in CPR and has been an important fixture of Dr. Naiks dental office for a handful of years so far with hopefully many more to come!
Lisa grew up in Flushing and now lives in Flint Township. She has one son who is she is incredibly proud of, as well as six siblings and a mom who currently lives in Arizona. When she isnt busy at the dental office, her favorite hobby is going to antique flea markets she has lots of different collections of vintage items, including wedding cake toppers going all the way back to the 1900s, Halloween decorations, and photos. She also enjoys reading, listening to music, spending quality time with loved ones, and repurposing old watches into bracelets and necklaces.
Joanna studied at Mott Community College and has been working in the dental field for nearly 30 years! More than anything else, she really enjoys helping Dr. Naiks patients smile brighter and feel more confident in everyday life.
A Flint native, Joanna has twin sons who are grown, as well as four grandchildren. When she isnt busy at the dental office, her favorite hobbies include swimming, watching movies, going for long rides on her Harley, and taking care of her grandkids.