Meet our team
Our team was built with a shared goal - to give patients their dream smile. Get to know us!
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou.
This quote reflects the central mission in my professional and personal life.
-Ritu Kulkarni, DMD
Meet the doctor
Ritu Kulkarni, DMD
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou.
This quote reflects the central mission in my professional and personal life.
-Ritu Kulkarni, DMD
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Ritu cherishes time with her husband and two children. Her hobbies are diverse and include gardening, reading, escape rooms, dancing, ceramics, mosaics, oil painting, and singing.
Experience
Dr. Ritu Kulkarni is dedicated to providing conservative and compassionate dental care. She is passionate about dentistry, frequently staying up to date in advancements with a focus on longitudinal studies. She is also committed to continuous learning and has completed numerous hours of continuing education in dentistry.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry – Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bangalore, India
2009
"My mission is to provide exceptional dental care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. I am dedicated to ensuring patients feel heard, valued, and comfortable throughout their dental journey. I strive to deliver the highest standard of care, tailored to meet individual needs while fostering trust and treating patients like family. My goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to maintain healthy smiles for life."
-Kaitlin E. Hightower, DMD
Meet the doctor
Kaitlin E. Hightower, DMD
"My mission is to provide exceptional dental care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. I am dedicated to ensuring patients feel heard, valued, and comfortable throughout their dental journey. I strive to deliver the highest standard of care, tailored to meet individual needs while fostering trust and treating patients like family. My goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to maintain healthy smiles for life."
-Kaitlin E. Hightower, DMD
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hightower enjoys spending time outside in the Florida sunshine with her friends and family, along with her two dogs—a golden retriever and a black Labrador. She is a sports fan, and some of her favorite teams include the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Racing Louisville FC.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Louisville – Louisville, Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
Augustana College – Rock Island, Illinois