Meet the Team

Our team is dedicated to providing personalized dental care with compassion and attention to detail, ensuring every patient feels comfortable, informed, and confident in their treatment.
Meet the People Behind Your Smile

Meet the People Behind Your Smile

Welcome to the Falls Lake Dental team page. Here, you’ll meet the dedicated professionals who bring together experience, skill, and compassion to deliver modern dental care in a warm, welcoming environment. Each member of our staff — from front-desk to hygiene to clinical assistants — plays an important role in ensuring that every visit is comfortable, efficient, and tailored to your needs.

Browse through their bios below to learn more about their background, specialties, and what makes them proud to serve our patients.

Justine

Dental Hygienist

Originally from Western New York, Justine has called Cary home since 2004. With more than 30 years of experience in dental hygiene—and a specialized background in periodontics—she brings exceptional clinical expertise to our practice. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from Erie Community College and remains passionate about educating patients on how comprehensive oral care supports their overall health.
Justine’s warm approach, gentle technique, and dedication to patient well-being make her an invaluable part of our team.
Outside the office, she enjoys reading, gardening, and walking, and cherishes time spent with her two sons and her golden retrievers, KK and Jax
Meet Justine
Meet Candice

Candice

Dental Hygienist

Candice is a proud North Carolina native who has spent most of her life in the Triangle area. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from NC State University before continuing her education at UNC–Chapel Hill, where she received her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. This strong scientific foundation, paired with her clinical training, allows her to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care to every patient she meets.
Candice’s mission is simple: to help each patient achieve their healthiest smile and feel confident in their oral health. Her gentle approach and genuine desire to educate and support patients make her an invaluable part of our hygiene team.
Outside the office, Candice enjoys camping and hiking, diving into arts and crafts projects, and spending time with her fiancé and their two dogs.

Ella

Dental Assistant

Originally from South Carolina, Ella brings a unique combination of clinical skill, compassion, and calmness to her role as a dental assistant. Her background as a certified EMT gives her exceptional poise under pressure and a strong foundation in patient care, allowing her to support both our team and our patients with confidence and empathy.
Ella is passionate about making each visit as comfortable and reassuring as possible, and her friendly presence helps patients feel at ease from the moment they arrive.
Outside the office, she loves spending time outdoors—especially camping, hiking, and exploring nature. Her commitment to helping others and her adventurous spirit make her a valued and uplifting part of our team.
Meet Ella

fully dedicated to your Comfort and Lifelong dental health

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8470 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 200,
Raleigh, NC 27615

Located across from Lifetime Fitness, just minutes from I-540.

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Michelle Murrell
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Dr. Patel and his staff are THE BEST!!
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John Nicholson
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Dr Patel performed a thorough examination. Candice did a super job taking x-rays and cleaning my teeth. Front desk was very helpful in setting up appointments and filing insurance claim.
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Caleb Oakley
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Amazing work and super helpful
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Friendly and informative staff and doctor. They strive hard to keep you relaxed while theyvpeovide great care.
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Although you’re entering the Dentist office, the waiting area surely doesn’t provide that typical Doctor / Dentist office feel. Friendly and professional staff welcomes you in and the lobby is furnished with comfortable furniture. Once called back, introduced to the hygienist and she explains everything that will be done for the exam. Highly skilled and patient, we got through the photos, X-rays etc. Once completed, met with Dentist Patel to go over the findings. Dentist Patel clearly is a master at his trade, and has an excellent team he oversees and works with. Dentist Patel and his office have made a new life long patient out of my wife and I.
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Always great experience.
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Kirk & Melody Nielsen
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Dr. Patel and his assistant are fantastic! I’m very anxious about dental work and this team put me at ease and with the ability to get my new crown in the same visit is amazing! For all the faint of heart when it comes to dental work—I choose Falls Lake Dental. They care! Professional and competent.
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My experience at Falls Lake Dental was outstanding. The staff is extremely friendly and spends sufficient time to address your needs. There was no rush or interruption. Dr. Patel presented information professionally and thoroughly and in a manner that was clear and understandable. This is definitely where I will be receiving my dental services going forward. John R
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Very through..... Explained the process in detail. Dr. Patel and his staff are top notch! Glad to be back in the chair after 3 years. Back on Trac, my deep clean is being done with great attention to detail. Thank you!!