Born and raised in Hendersonville, NC, Hasmi R. Patel, DMD is happy to be home in North Carolina and serving the Indian Trail community with complete, compassionate dental care. Her lifelong interest in dentistry began when she was a child when her father encouraged her to explore a profession that allowed her to balance work and family life, help others achieve better health, and incorporate her artistic abilities. Dr. Patel’s end goal was to become a respected doctor. She discovered that dentistry was her passion and the best possible professional path for her future.
Dr. Patel attended Temple University in Philadelphia, PA for her undergraduate degree, where she majored in biology. She continued her studies at the School of Dentistry at Temple University where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine.
After studying, living, and working in Philadelphia for eight years, Dr. Patel moved back to North Carolina. She is now a local dentist and the proud owner of Indian Trail Dental Studio, where she stays true to her mission in dentistry: to treat her patients with the same level of service and quality of care that she’d want for her own family and friends. Dr. Patel regularly attends continuing education courses so she can expand and enhance the services she provides her patients.
When Dr. Patel is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her sons, husband, family, and friends. She and her husband love exploring and traveling, and they always appreciate receiving destination recommendations from friends, family, and patients alike. She also enjoys watching movies and basketball (go Bulls!), staying active by trying new workout programs, and running outdoors. She looks forward to working as a local dentist and meeting new patients in her office each day.
Zee was born and raised in New Jersey before relocating to NC in 2023. After graduating from JWU she worked in Spa Management for over five years until she decided she wanted to do something more meaningful and interpersonal. She was specifically looking for something in the healthcare setting. Zee signed up for a Medical Assisting Program but was accidentally enrolled into the Dental Assisting Program and ended up loving it! Zee can be found at the front desk as our Finance Coordinator but she also still assists from time to time so don’t be surprised to see her in the back. When she’s not working Zee enjoys spending time with her family, crocheting, reading, or spending the day at the lake with her sons, Dallas and Ford. “They sure are handy when you smile. So keep your teeth around a while!” -Dr. Suess.
Grace is a Union County local, born and raised in the Wesley Chapel area. Before embarking on her journey as a Registered Dental Hygienist, she first dove into the dental field as a dental assistant, specifically assisting in oral surgery. She later attended York Technical College in Rock Hill, SC. Following graduation from dental hygiene school, Grace chose to further her education with Old Dominion University and received her Bachelors of Dental Hygiene. She currently is in pursuit of her Masters of Science in Applied Dental Hygiene with focus in Public Health through Old Dominion University with plans to graduate in 2025.
With a focus on patient education and comfort, Grace takes the time to ensure that each patient understands their oral health needs and the importance of maintaining a healthy smile. Grace stays current with the latest advancements in dental hygiene as an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, as well as through continuous education and professional development. In addition to her clinical expertise, Grace is known for her warm demeanor and ability to put patients at ease, making even the most anxious visitors feel comfortable during their appointments.
Outside of the office, Grace craves adventure- hiking national parks, trying new things, and constantly crossing off her bucket list of international travel. She married her high school sweetheart in 2020, and enjoys spending time with him and their crazy chocolate lab, Chief. They enjoy spending as much time as they can with family and friends at Lake Wateree and Oak Island year round.
Grace is thrilled to be a part of our team and looks forward to helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
Cynthia moved to North Carolina in 2016 with her family after living in Ohio. She recently graduated with her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Chapel Hill. She is currently on a pre-dental track and is hoping to be a General Dentist in the future. Cynthia loves the creative aspects of dentistry and finds it the perfect intersection between creativity and science. Cynthia has a soft, calming presence which combined with her psychology background helps her patients feel at ease and comfortable.
If you’re looking for Cynthia outside of the office you can find her playing tennis, at a musical festival, traveling, or maybe even doing nails or enjoying some quality time with her cats, Button and Biscuit.
“We cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.” – Mother Theresa
Abril is a Mecklenburg County native, born and raised in the Charlotte area. After completing her education, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. She went on to attend the Charlotte Dental Assistant School, graduating in 2020. Abril has been working as a dental assistant in general dentistry for over five years, and her favorite part of the job is meeting and caring for patients.
She is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English, which helps her provide more comfortable, personalized care.
Outside of the office, Abril enjoys hiking with her dog, Cleo, and spending her free time doing pottery.
Bailey is from Indian Trail, North Carolina. She completed her dental assisting training at Charlotte Dental Assisting School in 2025 and quickly found her rhythm in the dental field. After graduating, she began her career in a pediatric dental office, where she gained valuable experience working with children before transitioning into general dentistry.
She now works as Grace’s hygiene assistant and especially enjoys the patient side of dentistry. Her favorite part of the job is building genuine relationships with patients and getting to see them progress through each stage of their hygiene care.
Outside of the office, Bailey enjoys going to the beach whenever she can. At home, she spends time at her barn caring for her horses. Her favorite horse is Charlie who has competed and won at local Union County Shows
