Meet Our Associates
Sparkle Pediatric Dentistry
Associate Dentists
In addition to Dr. Holly Lewis, Sparkle Pediatric Dentistry is home to a special team of associates who help care for our young patients. Since 2009, our locally, family-, and woman-owned practice has employed board-certified pediatric dentists who use the latest technology in our field. Take advantage of our emergency- and same-day services for your child's dental care and overall well-being. Call for an appointment today at our Mechanicsville, VA location or Short Pump, VA location.
Dr. Anjali Soni
Dr. Anjali Soni is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist. Originally from Pennsylvania, she graduated from Villanova University before completing her dental training at VCU School of Dentistry, where she fell in love with Richmond! She went on to complete a 2-year postdoctoral residency in Pediatric Dentistry at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA.
During her residency, she received extensive training for treating medically complex children and adolescents, children with special health care or behavior needs, and those requiring interceptive orthodontics and hospital dentistry.
Dr. Soni is a member of the renowned Pierre Fauchard Academy, an international dental honor society, and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Richmond Dental Society, and Richmond Association of Women Dentists. She also has hospital privileges at Richmond Community Hospital.
Dr. Soni is dedicated to providing compassionate dental care for children in a safe and fun environment. She treats all patient families as her own and is known for her calming disposition. She is also fluent in Spanish! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family - her husband and 2 young boys who keep her active and busy!
Dr. Kelsey Scott
Dr. Kelsey Scott, an Oklahoma native, received her bachelor’s degree in business and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma. While in dental school, she served on the American Student Dental Association board as historian. She found her passion for serving the community through volunteering at Mission of Mercy, Good Shepherd Ministry, and Kids Day.
After dental school, Dr. Scott started her 2-year post-doctoral pediatric dental residency in Richmond, VA at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Scott is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Virginia Dental Association.
In her free time, Dr. Scott and her husband Brett spend time hiking around Virginia, biking the capital trail, and traveling. Dr. Scott is also an avid runner and has completed many half marathons. Attempting new recipes in the kitchen and exploring new restaurants are also passions of Dr. Scott.
Dr. Vidisha Patel
Dr. Vidisha Patel is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. She recently moved to the Richmond, VA area with her family. She is a graduate of University of Maryland, College Park, and University of Maryland Dental School, where she was awarded the Dean’s Award for Community Service.
She completed her pediatric dentistry training at Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Division. Her love for dentistry and working with children started when she began volunteering at her dentist’s office in high school. She truly believes that each child should have a positive and nurturing experience in the dental setting and hopes to help her patients overcome their dental anxiety by creating a friendly and fun environment.
Dr. Patel is a Diplomate – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She's also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Gorgas Odontological Honors Society, and Gamma Phi Delta Honor Society.
Dr. Patel is married and is a mom to a baby boy. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and staying active. She and her husband Ketan love exploring new cities and cultures and trying new foods!
Dr. Swara Fadnis
Dr. Fadnis was born and raised in India, where she went to dental school prior to moving to the United States in 2013. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with a Bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry. She went on to pursue her Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD) at Boston University, graduating top 20 in her class. She then did a 2-year residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned her Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD). Dr. Fadnis is trained in providing comprehensive care for children of all ages including those with special healthcare needs. She is also trained to perform oral sedation, in-office general anesthesia, as well as hospital dentistry.
Dr. Fadnis is a Board-Eligible pediatric dentist and is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (VAPD), and the Southern Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SSPD).
Dr. Fadnis and her husband live in Mechanicsville with their baby boy and their cat. In her free time, Dr. Fadnis likes to go on hikes and play music with her family (she plays keyboards in a band!).
Dr. Fadnis is passionate about providing the best care for your children and looks forward to meeting you!
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