Dr. Gupta
Dr. Gupta is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists. Only one in five orthodontists are board certified. Board certification signifies a unique achievement — a large step beyond the three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics.
She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Texas Dental Association, and North Texas Dental Association. She is also a member of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Gupta is widely published in prestigious publications such as American Journal of Orthodontics, the
International and American Association for Dental Research, and Orthodontic Update Journal among others. Her enthusiasm for technology keeps her abreast of the latest technologies to provide the best possible care to her patients.
Dr. Gupta earned her Certificate and Masters in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Boston University, widely known as one of the top orthodontic programs in the country. After graduating from Boston University in 2013 she moved to Dallas and since then has been working as an orthodontist in various offices in the DFW area. She had the opportunity to work closely with the local community, developing a sense of collaboration and personal care with her patients. Therefore, she has gained valuable experience in treating patients from various walks of life.
Dr. Gupta is married to Ashish Khandelwal, the Director of Engineering at Texas Instruments in Dallas. They are blessed with twins- Aayansh and Aahana (8 mo) and Aarav (5 yr). Dr. Gupta likes to spend her free time with her family. Her hobbies include oil painting, cooking and traveling.
Mackenzie Beagle
Patient Care Coordinator
Mackenzie, a Fort Worth girl, found her way to Little Elm! She has been in the Orthodontic field for a little over two years and has both clinical and administrative experience. Mackenzie enjoys really getting to know each of her patients, and will always make for sure they feel at home when they are here at Bracify. At home, Mackenzie has a son, Rylan, and a boyfriend Bo, whom she adores. She really enjoys spending time with her little family, they always find time for Friday night lights in a stadium, or Saturday nights in a rodeo area!
Sabrina Hawkins
Clinical Technician
Sabrina specializes in Orthodontic clinical patient care. She worked as an Orthodontic assistant for the state of Utah and while there she graduated from Dynamic Dental and found an interest in the field of orthodontics. After moving back to Texas, she returned to school to become a certified RDA to further her knowledge and gain more experience. She enjoys exploring new places with her husband Zach and their two daughters Hayden and Jordyn. She loves to cook and challenge herself to try things out of the ordinary as well as having family adventures to find new and exciting places.
Sarah
Office Manager
Meet Sarah! Sarah has lived in DFW since 1994. She went to Texas Tech University and graduated in 2012. Sarah married her college sweetheart, Kyler, in 2016! A few of her favorite things include Diet Coke, coffee, and chocolate. Sarah spends her spare time doing arts & crafts, napping, and reading. She has three fur babies – Ruby, Rocky, and Apollo!
Adriane
Treatment Coordinator
Meet Adriane! Adriane joined the Bracify family in 2018 and has been with us since the beginning. She has been in the field for 25 years! She is married to her husband Alex, and they have two children – Luigi and Julia. Adriane loves music – in her free time, she likes to play piano and sing.
Savannah
Scheduling Coordinator
Meet Savannah! Savannah was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri and recently moved to Dallas after falling in love with the city. She loves running, playing piano, coffee, and binge-watching true crime documentaries. Her favorite place to travel to is the mountains.
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