07/14/2025
Reflecting on the journey — from nervous beginnings at Boston University's Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine to a thriving practice built on trust — I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. 🦷
Every day, I’m inspired to deliver not just good care but the very best, because my patients deserve nothing less.
To my mom, who steered me toward dentistry instead of architecture — thank you for helping me blend both worlds.
To my uncle, Happy Walia, for introducing me to UW, where I discovered the power of precision and got my first teaching job.
To my husband, Akash Pai — your love and sacrifice (selling Microsoft stock to fund my education and ZERObrush) will always stay with me.
To my brothers, Vrishab and Visham, and Chandni Trehan S — thank you for your love and inspiration.
To my mentors and supporters:
💡 Dr. Edward J. Zuckerberg
💡 Walter M. Turner, Ann Milligan, Patterson Dental, Dentsply Sirona, Dexis
💡 Olga, my rock in Palo Alto for two decades
When I faced gum recession from over-brushing, ZeroBrush became a new chapter in my journey.
Dreaming was easy. Making it real took a village.
Special thanks to:
💸 Javier Olivan
🙏 Judy Citron, Melinda Rogers-Hixon, Eric Hixon
🦷 Alex Anderson, Spencer Morse, Josaiah Clark, Mark Newsome, Peter Middleton
🌱 Chamath Palihapitiya, who opened the doors to Social Capital
🤝 P&G Ventures
⚙️ HP
🌟 NuFund Venture Group, Serhat Pala, Zeynep Ilgaz, Dr. Jo Polich, Dan Rosen
Now open in Del Mar, CA — with the Bay Area coming soon.
Thank you for helping me find my true calling. The best is yet to come. ✨
📍 Smiles by Pai
318 9th Street, Suite C
Del Mar, CA 92014
