About Us
Our Mission
At Hamburg Family Dental, our mission goes much deeper than just cleaning and fixing teeth. We’re here to educate our patients and our community about the connections between oral and overall health. We want you to be equipped with the knowledge, the tools, and the team on your side to make the best decisions so you can live your best life—with a healthy smile! We’re here to create a friendly, caring environment our patients will enjoy spending time in. When you’re here, you’re part of the Hamburg Family Dental family, and we look forward to smiling with you!
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Meet the Doctor
Alisha Patel, DMD
Dr. Alisha Patel is a Kentucky native, who received her doctorate in medical dentistry from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Upon graduating, she completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of California in San Francisco, where she was able to gain more knowledge and experience from well seasoned providers before practicing as an associate general dentist. Once she completed the program, she decided to stay in the San Francisco Bay Area for several years, where she continued to develop her craft in dentistry and provide care in modern offices with the most up-to-date and state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
Dr. Patel is well known for her fun and energetic personality, which has helped ease her patients’ dental anxiety. She hopes to not only be a great dentist and provide quality care but be your personal healthcare cheerleader. She wants to motivate her patients, whether it be to be more proactive, more preventive, or be more educated about their health. She believes by working as a team, patients can find success in achieving optimum oral health. Her drive to help stems from seeing her patients find success and satisfaction in the work she has provided. The connection she develops with her patients and the ability to make their day better makes her excited to report to work everyday. Dr. Patel believes in providing care with honesty, integrity, and compassion.
While away from her patients, Dr. Patel enjoys working out, attending sporting events or concerts, and finding ways to exercise her appreciation for history, art, and the theatre. As a self-proclaimed ‘foodie’ she also enjoys finding new restaurants and breweries, distilleries, or wineries. Very seldom will she miss an opportunity to cheer on her alma mater, the Kentucky Wildcats and her ongoing NBA love for the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings!
Leaving the San Francisco Bay Area was a very difficult decision for Dr. Patel but she is very excited to bring her expertise and knowledge in dentistry to serve the communities of Lexington. As Happy Chandler, Sr. once said, “I never met a Kentuckian who wasn’t either thinking about going home or actually going home.” Dr. Patel couldn’t agree more and looks forward to replanting her old roots, being closer to friends and family, and establishing many new friendships and relationships.
Meet Our Team
Melissa
Front Office, Billings/TX Plan CoordinatorMelissa recently moved to Lexington from Cincinnati and with her, she brings 10 years of dental experience as both a dental assistant and front office team member. Her favorite part of dentistry is seeing patients take pride in their smile, and achieve their dental goals!
Melissa made the move in March 2023 to be closer to the equestrian scene as she enjoys riding and training her thoroughbred, Brewer in her free time. You can also likely find Melissa at the dog park with her golden retriever, Minnow, or enjoying some iced coffee.
Melissa is looking forward to taking advantage of what comes with living in the Horse Capital of the World: showing at the Kentucky Horse Park, trying new restaurants and breweries, and overall, exploring her new city. She cannot wait to meet our patients, and build long lasting relationships!
Kristin
Lead Dental Assistant, Back Office CoordinatorKristin is native to Cincinnati, OH. Born and raised on the West Side (West Side- Best Side). She attended elementary school for a few years then was homeschooled until she returned to public school for high school.
Kristin attended Mount St. Joseph University (MSJU) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness. She moved to Lexington upon graduating along with her, at the time fiancé, now husband. Together, they share two beautiful children.
Kristin returned to school to certify in dental assisting in 2017. She’s always had a fascination with dentistry. Growing up with an aunt as a prosthodontist, she was exposed to dentistry and always had an interest in how one’s health starts with the mouth. Her degree and training allows her to have a great understanding of the importance of oral health and its effects on the overall body.
Kristin is a total nerd. Her favorite thing to pass the time is reading books with a good drink. Learning new things is extremely exciting for her. Puzzles and building things, anything to figure out and turn the brain cogs is her favorite free time filler.
In learning new things, Kristin also likes to learn about our patients and how to best help them. She takes pride in a job well done and quality work. She looks forward to helping you in your journey with us as well as enjoying some laughs with you along the way!
Danielle
Dental HygienistDanielle is originally from southeast Kentucky, but has made Lexington her home for the last 11 years. She received her dental hygiene degree from Bluegrass Community and Technical College and has been practicing as a hygienist since 2015. When not in the office, her time is spent with her husband, Egan and their two children, Elliott and Storey. She enjoys cooking, crafting and being outside. She looks forward to collaborating with you on achieving all your dental goals, and creating personal relationships to make you feel like you are not only a patient, but also a friend.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit with your Lexington dentist, Dr. Alisha Patel at Hamburg Family Dental, give us a call today at (859) 207-3040 or request an appointment easily online. We look forward to smiling with you!