September2026
Award & Recognition
Ormco Centre of Excellence
Dr. Venkatesh Garla · Dr. Hetal Popat
Smylife Dental was recognized by Ormco India as a Centre of Excellence for Clear Aligners and Braces Treatment.
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Smylife Dental · Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Achievements & Recognition.
Awards, mentorship programs and training events by Smylife Dental’s founding orthodontists, Dr. Venkatesh Garla and Dr. Hetal Popat, updated regularly.
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Why it matters
Training the next generation of orthodontists.
Dr. Venkatesh Garla and Dr. Hetal Popat, the Clinical Directors of Smylife Dental, are orthodontists with M.Orth degrees from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Alongside treating patients, they mentor and train other orthodontists, and this page keeps a regular record of their awards, programs and events.
Mentorship
Dr. Venkatesh Garla and Dr. Hetal Popat regularly run mentorship programs for orthodontists and dental professionals.
Training
They teach and train fellow orthodontists in advanced orthodontics, clear aligners and braces treatment.
Recognition
Their work is recognised through awards and events, and Smylife Dental is an Ormco India Centre of Excellence.
Latest
Awards, programs and events.
The orthodontists
Led by two orthodontists.
Dr. Venkatesh Garla · Founder & Clinical Director
MDS, M.Orth from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. 21 years of experience. Meet our orthodontists
Dr. Hetal Popat · Co-founder & Clinical Director
MDS in Orthodontics and M.Orth from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. 15 years of experience.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Who are the orthodontists at Smylife Dental?
Smylife Dental in Bangalore is founded and led by orthodontists Dr. Venkatesh Garla and Dr. Hetal Popat, who both hold an M.Orth from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Do Dr. Venkatesh Garla and Dr. Hetal Popat train other orthodontists?
Yes. They regularly run mentorship and training programs for orthodontists and dental professionals. Updates are listed on this page.
What awards and recognition has Smylife Dental received?
Smylife Dental was recognized by Ormco India as a Centre of Excellence for Clear Aligners and Braces Treatment. More awards and events are added to this page as they happen.
What is an Ormco Centre of Excellence?
Ormco is an orthodontic company. A Centre of Excellence designation recognises a practice for its focus on advanced orthodontic treatment such as braces and clear aligners.
Where can I find the latest news from Smylife Dental?
This page is updated regularly with mentorship programs, training sessions, awards and recognition events involving Dr. Venkatesh Garla and Dr. Hetal Popat.
Where is Smylife Dental located?
Smylife Dental is at #303, 3rd Floor, Saket Callipolis Commercial, above ZUDIO, near Wipro Corporate Office, Sarjapur Main Road, Bangalore 560035. Call +91 7259 578 600.
Visit us
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- Address
- #303, 3rd Floor, Saket Callipolis Commercial, Above ZUDIO, Near Wipro Corporate Office, Sarjapur Main Road, Bangalore 560035
- Hours
- Mon–Sat, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday closed - info@smylifedental.co.in
- Directions
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