Meet Dr. Patel

Nilay Patel, DMD

Welcome to Aiken Family Dentistry! Thank you for your interest in our practice and taking the time to view our website. We hope you chose our office to serve the dental needs of you and your family.

I obtained my Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry and my bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

I have been licensed to practice in the state of South Carolina, and I am honored to continue to provide quality dental care to the families of Aiken and it’s surrounding areas.

My passion for dentistry came from my sister in-law. I wanted to work in a profession where I could use my hands while helping people. Dentistry is a rewarding field where I can get instant gratification while improving a patient’s smile which in turn improves their quality of life, oral health, and self-confidence. I live by one philosophy that my patients are treated the same as I would like to be treated while providing quality dental care.

I strongly believe that continuing education is essential in providing quality dental care. Through continuing education, it gives me an opportunity to stay current on the latest techniques and procedures in dentistry. I’m constantly striving to enhance my knowledge through continuing education, reading professional literature, and being a member of professional organizations.

Professional Affiliations

• American Dental Association
• South Carolina Dental Association
• Aiken County Dental Society
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry

In Office

My professionally trained staff and I strive to provide the highest quality of dental care while providing a comfortable and relaxing environment for every patient. When you come to our office your not just a chart number, but a member of our dental family. Our office utilizes various measures and techniques to minimize anxiety when it comes to dentistry.

I strongly believe the best quality of care is through prevention and my team and I place emphasis on this from day one. Prevention can only be achieved through proper education so I will do a thorough dental examination after which my team and I will sit down with a patient one on one and explain risk vs benefit of each treatment plan using dental models and visual aids. Along with the patient’s involvement we will come up with the best treatment plan that’s designed for each patient’s specific dental needs. I strongly believe patient’s involvement and compliance is a key factor in delivering the best dental care that I can provide.

I’m fortunate to have a well trained staff who truly cares about our patients. They go beyond their duty to provide exceptional dental service. At the same time they share my philosophy and vision. As a team, we thrive to provide the best dental experience and dental care that our patients’ deserve. So come be a part of our growing dental family and give us an opportunity to serve your’s.

Outside Office

I am originally from Austell, GA. I met my wife during my first dental school year. We fell in love with Aiken and Augusta (CSRA) area and we decided to stay here after my graduation. CSRA area is great to raise families while offering the amenities big cities have to offer without traffic. We have 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl and plan to raise them here. In my free time, I spend time with my family which might involve playing with a ball in the backyard, taking a stroll around the neighborhood, going on a short trip or simply going to a park and have a picnic. I strongly believe that “The family that plays together, eats together, prays together, stays together.” As for hobbies, I like to hike, travel, read dental professional literatures, and work on cars. My family and I strongly believe in supporting our community through various means such as volunteering and free services. Welcome to Aiken Family Dentistry! Thank you for your interest in our practice and taking your time to our website. We hope you chose our office to serve the dental needs of you and your family.