Meet Dr. Akanksha Joshi
Dr. Joshi was a licensed general dentist in India. She moved to the States and pursued an Advanced dental program in the US and has been serving the local community for over 10 years now. Dr. Joshi graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia with Community Honors that involved providing over 240 hours of dental care to the underserved community after school hours every week in addition to the curriculum.
She provides quality dental care focusing on a prevention-based approach. Dr. Joshi is very detail oriented and treats her patients with compassion and respect. She practices all phases of dentistry in a friendly, caring environment with an ultimate goal of patient comfort.
She truly believes dentistry is a unique mix of science, engineering and art. She is caring and most importantly gentle. She works very closely with her patients and staff to provide excellent care while integrating advanced technology at the office. Dr. Joshi enjoys cosmetic and implant dentistry. She keeps up with the latest continuing education in dentistry to provide the best comprehensive and technologically advanced care.
Her motto in life is simple: "Do what you love. Love what you do”
Dr. Joshi resides in Olney with her husband Tapan, who is an aerospace engineer and their toddler Arnick who keeps them on their toes. Being a mother herself, she welcomes families and loves seeing kids at the office. Outside of dentistry she loves to travel, sketch, walk and cook.
24+
Years of Experience
16,576+
Smiling Patients
240+
Hours of Community Service
OUR SERVICES
Routine Exams
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Comprehensive oral exams
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Oral Cancer Screenings
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Periodontal (Gum) Evaluation
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Full Mouth Radiographs Digital (X-rays)
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Digital Panoramic Images
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CBCT / 3D Imaging
Dental Hygiene
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Regular cleaning / Prophylaxis
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Scaling & Root Planing (Deep cleaning / SRP)
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Periodontal Maintenance
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Oral Hygiene Instructions
Restorative & Implant Dentistry
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Composite (tooth colored) Fillings
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Crown & Bridge
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Implant crowns & Bridge
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Dentures / Partials
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Veneers
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Night Guard / Sports guard
Cosmetic Dentistry
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Orthodontics / Invisalign
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Teeth Whitening / In office Bleaching
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Veneers / Bonding
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Dental Laser
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Anti-wrinkles / Fillers
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Bleaching trays (At Home)
Kids / Pediatric Dentistry
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Oral Exams
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Cleaning / Child Prophy
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Fluorides / Varnish
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Sealants
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PRR (Preventive Resin Restoration)
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Sports Guard
Patient Reviews
“I'm a new patient at this practice and I feel like I couldn't have made any better choice. Dr Joshi’s patience, knowledge and bed manners gave me the peace of mind and relief that is difficult to have while sitting on the dentist’s chair. Dr Joshi not only answered all my questions but she Taught me a couple of things I have never thought of. Thank you Dr Joshi, you are the best . Also the staff is friendly and caring"
"I am a 61-year-old woman who is deathly afraid of the dentist. I went to this office to get a tooth Extracted . Dr. Joshi was wonderful. I had Absolutely no pain. She is the kind and caring and the best dentist I have ever been to. You can only give 5 stars I would give her 10 plus stars"
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"She provides wonderful care, is thorough and unhurried. I have been seeing her for a couple of years and just got a new crown this morning. Prices are reasonable, Office has all the latest technology for precise results and now for Covid safety.
Office staff is attentive and detail oriented. Parking is easy. I have never had to wait long"
"Dr. Joshi is the best! She’s very sweet and always makes sure I’m doing well, she’s all about making the patient feel comfortable. Also the receptionist is very sweet!! The staff is great, professional, & kind."
Dr. Joshi is incredible. She really is passionate about what she does and courteous with her patients."
"I have been avoiding the dentist for sometime but finally made an appointment with Dr. Joshi. She put me at ease right away and reassured me that despite having several issues to address, that they would work with me restore my dental health. She took the time to go over the treatment plan and options available and has been a gentle and genuinely concerned doctor while performing the procedure. If you have been avoiding the dentist, I highly recommend Dr, Joshi, she will help you get things back to healthy with kindness and genuine care!"
Kristy A.
“I'm a new patient at this practice and I feel like I couldn't have made any better choice. Dr Joshi’s patience, knowledge and bed manners gave me the peace of mind and relief that is difficult to have while sitting on the dentist’s chair. Dr Joshi not only answered all my questions but she Taught me a couple of things I have never thought of. Thank you Dr Joshi, you are the best . Also the staff is friendly and caring"
"I'm very grateful to have Dr. Joshi as my dentist. She's an amazing doctor. Also the staff at the office are very professional, welcoming, and super nice"
Neil A.
They are friendly and cater to your needs, very understanding and helpful in many ways. Dr Joshi was really nice and took good care of me and my teeth! I would definitely recommend this practice.
"I am a 61-year-old woman who is deathly afraid of the dentist. I went to this office to get a tooth Extracted . Dr. Joshi was wonderful. I had Absolutely no pain. She is the kind and caring and the best dentist I have ever been to. You can only give 5 stars I would give her 10 plus stars"
"First, I must say the staff is very pleasant. Dr. Joshi is remarkable with her skills and shows excellent patient care. She made time for extra work I wanted to get completed and there was zero pain. High ratings for her and the practice"
"Excellent place, Dr. Joshi is very friendly and her attention is incredible, very professional, I would recommend her to anyone."
Rossmary G.
Paula Es
"Dr. Joshi's touch is the most gentle of any dentist's that I ever visited. The exam and cleaning was over before I knew it. She has me as a regular patient, for sure."
Elizabeth J.
"It took a long time to find a dentist for my family. Dr. Joshi and her staff have treated my daughters and myself with the utmost respect and care. She is constantly making sure we’re comfortable. I definitely recommend her!"
Lacy H.
"I came in to get some cosmetic work done to treat the white spots on my teeth and they did a wonderful job. Best dentist i’ve been too. Super sweet and a great atmosphere."
Tory L.
"Dr. Joshi is fantastic! She is both knowledgable and kind, and has made each dentist appointment a pleasant experience. Dr. Joshi also implemented my Invisalign treatment, and I am so happy with the results! I highly recommend Smiles by Joshi."
Stephanie D.
