Dentistry for All Ages
At Riverside Smiles, our mission is to deliver exceptional dental care with a personal touch. Located in Bryson City, NC, we are passionate about creating a warm and inviting environment where patients of all ages feel comfortable and valued. Our vision is to be a cornerstone of community health, offering reliable dental care that enhances the well-being of our patients and their families.
About Dr. Priya
Dr. Priya Chokshi was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and it is there where she first discovered her passion for dentistry. Growing up, she watched her mother, a physical therapist, passionately interact with her patients during their rehabilitations. Dr. Priya knew she wanted to work in a similar medical profession where she could create relationships with people and provide them with exceptional healthcare. With a dream of becoming a dentist in mind, Dr. Chokshi attended UNC Chapel Hill for both her Undergraduate and Doctorate degree (Go Heels!). During her undergraduate time at UNC, she was able to travel to Nicaragua and work one-on-one with a local dentist where she watched the doctor perform life-changing dental care by removing abscessed or infected teeth for patients who otherwise had no other access to dental care. During her time in Dental School, Dr. Chokshi was able to provide leadership in dental care at the Wakebrook Behavioral Dental Clinic, in addition to offering guidance for pre-dental
students and fundraising for the UNC Craniofacial Center.
After graduating from UNC, Dr. Priya stayed in the Triangle to work in private practice and gained valuable experience and mentorship from the doctors there. She ultimately decided to move to the beautiful area of Western North Carolina and she now calls Sylva home. She loves the closeknit community this area has to offer and the scenic mountains all around. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, gardening, and hiking with her pup, Olive. Dr. Chokshi looks forward to meeting you and is excited to provide you with personalized, quality dental care!
