Anika Patel
Anika built the licence-verification process this directory runs on. She writes about how to check a dentist yourself, what the state boards do and do not publish, and how review scores get gamed.
Verification lead, 10 Dentists Near Me
3 guides by Anika Patel.
How to verify a dentist’s licence in any US state
Every US state publishes a free licence lookup. Here is how to use it, what disciplinary records do and do not appear, and what to check beyond the licence.
August 21, 2026 · 6 min read
12 questions to ask before you book an implant consultation
The questions that separate a well-run implant practice from an expensive one — and what a good answer to each sounds like.
August 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Red flags in a dental treatment plan
Nine warning signs in a dental treatment plan, why each one matters, and how to raise it without accusing anyone of anything.
August 23, 2026 · 7 min read10 Dentists Near Me is a demonstration website. This byline is a placeholder profile and does not describe a real person. On a live site, every author and clinical reviewer must be a named, verifiable individual with checkable credentials.