ELK GROVE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 — Laguna West Dental Care has been recognized as a 2026 Top Patient Rated Dentist by Find Local Doctors, an online platform connecting patients with highly-rated healthcare providers. The award reflects the practice’s nearly 30-year commitment to patient satisfaction and quality dental services in Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento area.
Since its founding in 1997, Laguna West Dental Care has earned a reputation for trust, compassion, and personalized care. Many families who first visited the practice decades ago continue to receive care there today, often bringing their children and grandchildren.
Led by Dr. Devan Dalla and Dr. Apeksha Sanghvi, the practice combines modern dental technologies with patient-focused care. Services include preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, All-on-4 restorations, Invisalign, sedation dentistry, emergency same-day appointments, workers’ compensation cases, and sleep apnea treatment. The practice is particularly known for supporting patients with dental anxiety, severe gag reflexes, disabilities, and other special needs.
Patient reviews frequently praise the team’s gentle approach and willingness to explain procedures thoroughly. Dr. Sanghvi, a UCLA School of Dentistry graduate, is noted for her ability to ease anxious patients. The practice accepts numerous dental insurance plans and offers flexible payment options to ensure accessible care.
“Earning the Top Patient Rated Dentist recognition is deeply meaningful to our team,” said Dr. Dalla. “It reflects the long-term relationships we’ve built and our commitment to compassionate care for every patient, regardless of anxiety, physical challenges, or past experiences.”
Dr. Dalla graduated from New York University College of Dentistry with honors in implantology and received the Dr. Bernard E. Rudner Memorial Award for clinical excellence. He previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in dental surgery in India, graduating first in his class. Dr. Dalla also serves as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and founded Raahat, a nonprofit providing free dental care to underserved communities. Dr. Sanghvi specializes in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. The practice is a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association.
Laguna West Dental Care continues to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental services to families in Elk Grove and the Sacramento region.