Meet the Team
DR. SHELLY CLARK
Dr. Shelly Clark grew up in Kerrville, Texas. She received her dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1995, and went on to complete her pediatric dental residency training at Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.
Dr. Clark is a Board Certified pediatric dentist and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentists. Her passion is delivering high quality dental care while creating a kid-friendly, fun environment.
Looking for an Adult Dentist?
Dr. Shelly Clark’s husband, Dr. Brian Clark, has a general dentist office in Midlothian and Cedar Hill. If you’re looking for a general dentist check out Clark Dental Group.
DR. LINDSAY LEPORE
A graduate of the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine, Dr. Lepore has impressive credentials which include completing a one year general practice residency at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and simultaneously working in three pediatric offices in the tri-state area. Dr. Lepore completed her pediatric dental residency at Columbia University New York Presbyterian Hospital and is board certified. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Lepore is an exceptional practitioner of Pediatric Dentistry who puts you and your child at ease with her tranquil demeanor. She truly enjoys working with children and their families to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Dr. Lepore lives with her husband Chris who works at Baylor Heart Hospital in Denton, her daughter Finley and three dogs Sunny, Gemma and Snoop in the Dallas area.
Dr. MERILA ATARODI
Dr. Merila Atarodi, known as “Dr. A,” is a board-certified pediatric dentist. After receiving her DDS degree, she moved to Rochester, NY, where she completed a two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency, and a two-year Pediatric Dentistry residency at Eastman Institute For Oral Health, University of Rochester, NY. After finishing her pediatric residency program, she moved to Louisville, KY, and worked as a full-time faculty at the University of Louisville. During the three-year period of her academic career, she trained many dental students and residents. She then moved to Dallas in 2015 and has been a part of Dr. Clark’s team since then. Dr. Atarodi has a very caring and compassionate personality and believes that all children deserve to have excellent care. During her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. TASHEKA PRITCHETT
Dr. Pritchett was born in Germany and spent much of her childhood years in Fairbanks, Alaska. She attended the University of Texas at Austin for her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Ecology. She then received her dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry, followed by her certificate in Pediatrics and Master’s in Dental Sciences from the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University. Dr. Pritchett has a deep passion for working with children and the lightness they bring to her workdays.
Dr. SONIA BHUTRA
Dr. Sonia Bhutra was born and raised in New Jersey. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY. She went on to complete her pediatric dentistry residency training at Texas A&M School of Dentistry, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.
Dr. CRYSTAL SMITH
Dr. Crystal Smith is a proud Dallas native with a passion for making every child’s dental visit a positive, confidence-building experience. In a meaningful full-circle moment, she is especially honored to join Dr. Clark’s team because she was once a patient in the practice herself. Returning as a pediatric dentist is a reminder that kindness and compassionate care can leave a lasting impact. She strives to make every visit fun, educational, and filled with smiles so that each child leaves feeling proud of themselves.
