Meet The Doctors
Bryan Hill, DDS
Dr. Bryan Hill is a dedicated and passionate dentist with a mission to help patients who are struggling with failing, missing, or severely damaged teeth find a long-term solution—and regain the confidence to smile, eat, and live without worrying about their teeth.
Originally from Southern West Virginia, Dr. Hill earned his dental degree from West Virginia University, where he was recognized with the PJ Zickefoose Memorial Scholarship for his compassionate approach to patient care. After graduating in 2015, he continued his training through an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program in Dallas, Texas.
Over the years, Dr. Hill has pursued extensive continuing education in advanced cosmetic and implant dentistry, with a particular passion for full-arch dental implant treatment, including All-on-X. His training allows him to combine advanced technology, precise treatment planning, and cosmetic smile design to create teeth that look natural, feel secure, and are designed to provide a long-term solution for patients with failing teeth.
For many patients, the biggest obstacle to moving forward isn’t the treatment itself—it’s fear. That’s why Dr. Hill has created a different kind of experience at Afton Dental. Working alongside a dental anesthesiologist, patients can be comfortably sedated, wrapped in a warm blanket, and allowed to sleep through their procedure. A few hours later, they can wake up to a beautiful new smile and a renewed sense of confidence.
Dr. Hill believes that full-arch implant dentistry is about much more than replacing teeth. It’s about giving patients back the ability to eat the foods they love, smile without embarrassment, and stop worrying about what their teeth will look like or feel like tomorrow.
His approach combines the precision of advanced implant dentistry with the artistry of cosmetic smile design. Every case is carefully planned around the individual patient, with the goal of creating a smile that looks natural and feels like it belongs to them.
Dr. Hill is an active member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, North Carolina Dental Society, and American Dental Association, and remains committed to continually advancing his education and skills.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hill enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his Goldendoodle, Warby, around Charlotte, NC. He is a devoted Panthers fan and enjoys photography, basketball, skiing, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.
For Dr. Hill, the most rewarding part of dentistry is seeing what happens when a patient who has spent years hiding their smile finally looks in the mirror and sees themselves differently.
Dhanika Patel, DDS
Dr. Dhanika Patel is thrilled to become a member of the Afton Dental family! Dr. Patel graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She then went on to dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. After graduating, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency through the University of Florida. Dr. Patel wanted to get an extra year of training to learn a wider range of skills that she could offer her patients at an exceptional standard.
Dr. Patel’s residency trained her in implant dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Patel loves dentistry because of the personal relationships she can create with her patients. She has a very artistic side and loves transforming patients’ smiles. Dr. Patel devotes numerous hours to continuing education to ensure that she is up to date on the newest technology and procedures to provide exceptional care to her patients. Some of the notable CE courses she has attended include the Dawson Academy, Implant Educators, and CDOCS. In her free time, Dr. Patel enjoys watching college football, exploring new places, staying active, and spending time with her friends and family.
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