A neighbourhood clinic, fifteen years strong

Built around the belief that dentistry should feel personal, unhurried, and never transactional.

2011
Founded in Riverside Heights
Our story

Dentistry that grows with the family

BrightSmile Dental was opened in 2011 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, who wanted to build the kind of clinic she wished her own family could visit — calm, unhurried, and free of the cold lighting and grinding sounds most people associate with the dentist.

Fifteen years on, we still see many of the families who came to us in our first year — only now their children are old enough to bring children of their own.

We have stayed deliberately small. One dentist, one orthodontist, two hygienists, and a reception team that knows your name. Same faces, same care, year after year.

Meet the team

The people behind your smile

A small, tight-knit team — each member chosen as much for warmth as for technical skill.

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Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Founder · Lead Dentist

DDS, UCLA School of Dentistry. 15+ years' practice. Specialises in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

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Dr. Priya Aronson

Orthodontist

DMD, MSc Orthodontics. Clear aligner-certified. Loves working with anxious teens and adults.

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Elena Castillo

Senior Hygienist

RDH, 12 years' experience. Will always remember whether you prefer mint or bubblegum polish.

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Jordan Keene

Hygienist · Paediatric lead

RDH with paediatric certification. The reason your kids actually look forward to their cleaning.

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Sam Rhodes

Practice Manager

The first voice you hear on the phone. Handles insurance, scheduling, and the office Spotify queue.

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Lior Tanaka

Dental Assistant

Calm, precise, and impossibly steady-handed. Has been with the practice since 2018.

What we believe

Our approach in four sentences

Time, not minutes

We never double-book chairs. If your slot says 45 minutes, you get 45 minutes.

Honest, even when it costs us

If you don't need treatment, we will tell you. If a procedure can wait, we will say so.

Care, not commerce

No upselling, no commissions, no scripts at the desk. Just the right treatment for you.

Quietly excellent

We invest in the best tools and quietest equipment so the visit is gentler, not just better.

Come and meet us

Walk-in for a quick chat, or book a first visit and we will show you around.