Clayton Kids Dentistry was established January 1st, 2019 under the ownership of Dr. Shraddha Patel Kolappa. Dr. Patel took over the practice previously known as Clayton Pediatric Dental Center. Dr. Patel is very excited to serve the Clayton community and its surrounding areas. Clayton Kids Dentistry will be providing dental needs to infants, children, teens and special needs patients. We are very excited to provide a safe and friendly environment for patients to grow.
Shraddha Patel Kolappa, D.D.S, known as Dr. Patel, is a board certified pediatric dentist that consistently provides compassionate and comprehensive dental care to her patients. Born in Chicago and raised in North Carolina, Dr. Patel considers this state her forever home. From an early age she knew she wanted to work with children, and pediatric dentistry became a perfect fit for her.
Dr. Patel attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, graduating with a bacherlors in biology with honors and a minor in chemistry. She then continued her education at the UNC School of Dentistry, receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
Following dental school, she completed her pediatric dental residency at Miami Childrens Hospital. This two-year hospital residency provided Dr. Patel with extensive knowledge and training in traditional behavior management, hospital dentistry, pediatric dental trauma, and caring for special-needs patients.
