Urbandale Dentists
With our offices to better serve you, our dentists in Urbandale provide only the highest quality care and service.
Dr. Beryl Emily Ayoki-Otieno
Dr. Ayoki is a board-certified general dentist committed to clinical excellence and providing patient-centered care that is evidence based. Dr. Ayoki is a graduate of NYU College of Dentistry. She furthered her education and completed her General Practice Residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in the Bronx, New York.
Dr. Ayoki is a licensed dentist in the state of Pennsylvania. She is also a member of AGD. Prior to her career in dental, Dr. Ayoki earned a bachelor degree in Biochemistry at Temple University in 2004 and worked in Philadelphia at United Research Laboratories, a brand and generic pharmaceutical company.
Dr. Brad Podray
Dr. Brad Podray is originally from Boynton Beach, Florida. He moved to Pennsylvania in order to attain his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Scranton. On completion he decided to pursue the art of dentistry at University Of Pennsylvania’s School Of Dental Medicine. After earning his Dental degree, Dr. Podray moved on to Temple’s Kornberg School of Dentistry where he completed his Orthodontic residency and also received a Masters degree in Oral biology. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association and the Pennsylvania Dental Association.Dr. Podray has specialized training in a wide array of orthodontic techniques, from standard braces to Invisalign, for both children and adults. He will help you select the right orthodontic treatment suitable to your lifestyle: traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, invisible braces (Invisalign), self-ligating brackets, and more.
As a new patient, Dr. Podray will evaluate your orthodontic needs and work with you to plan your orthodontic future. He will address all your questions and concerns. Photographs, x-rays and impressions will be taken and a comprehensive treatment plan will be established.
Dr. Podray is extremely popular with all his patients. He looks forward to meeting you and planning out your perfect smile.
Dr. Podray is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Avijit Goel
Dr. Goel is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, class of 2005. During his training he treated patients of all age groups and performed research in dental biomaterials. He gained insight into new technologies while on externships at different dental schools in Cleveland, Boston and Washington DC. Since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he has continuously thrived to improve the scope of his knowledge and treatment abilities through continuing dental education.
After practicing general dentistry for five years, Dr. Goel was admitted in the very exclusive Orthodontics and Periodontics dual specialty training program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. The Ortho/Perio program accepts only one resident per year and trains the resident to see gum problems associated with braces treatment and prevent them from occurring or progressing. He specializes in a wide variety of treatment options including but not limited to Invisalign, Incognito and other lingual braces, clear aligners, various orthopedic orthodontic appliances, metal and ceramic braces etc.
He also performs the accelerated orthodontic treamtment know as Wilckodontics, to speed up tooth movement through surgical approach and finish the braces treatment faster. He is very gentle in his approach, eases his patients into braces and patients feel very relaxed around him. During treatment he constantly strives to create beautiful smiles for his patients. He is board eligible in both Orthodontics and Periodontics and is a member of AAO, AAP, ADA and several other professional organizations.
In his free time Dr. Goel likes to bike or hike with friends and family. He likes to watch football, play golf and Ski.