Coral Springs Smile Care

Dr. Dipak Mankame graduated from Nair Dental College and Hospital in 1976 with his Bachelorette degree in Dental Surgery. In 1979 graduated at New York University with his Doctorate degree in Dental Science. After graduation Dr. Mankame practiced in New York, N.Y. until 1980. He then moved to Florida to continue his studies and graduated from Advanced Dentistry at University of Florida in 1988 and also received his Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Mankame opened his first ...Read Morepractice in Sunrise, FL from 1980-1993. At that time Dr. Mankame moved to India to dedicate his time in social service. Dr Mankame traveled rural India providing free dental services to school children in with the use of a Mobile Dental Clinic. During his time in India, Dr. Mankame constructed dental camps throughout the country and set up charitable organizations for less fortunate individuals needing vision and dental healthcare. In 2000 Dr. Mankame moved back to Florida and re-opened his private practice. Eleven years later Dr Mankame with the help of his daughters, Dr. Disha Mankame and Dr. Gauri Mankame, opened Plantation Smile Care, a family dental office in Plantation, FL. Dr. Mankame has devoted over 30 years to the dental profession and the highest quality patient care. He continues to contribute to the community by being involved in local charity organizations such as Community Smiles and Donated Dental. Dr. Mankame and his wife enjoy traveling several times a year to continue their volunteer work in India. Read Less

Dr. Gauri Mankame graduated from Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL in 2012 with a Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine. After graduation she started working in Plantation, FL at Plantation Smile Care. Dr. Gauri Mankame began her AEGD Residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH in July 2012. While studying at Nova Southeastern Dr Gauri Mankame was involved in several charity organizations such as; Nova’s Give Kids a Smile event and Sai Prasad Charitable Trust, a mobile cl...Read Moreinic that gives children in rural India dental care. In her free time Dr Gauri Mankame enjoys traveling and reading, especially Murder Mysteries. We are glad to have Gauri Mankame D.M.D as an associate in our office. With her next generation education and exceptional patient care skills, Dr Gauri Mankame provides our patients with the latest care options. Read Less

Dr. Disha Mankame is proud to be co-developing her family practice, Plantation Smile Care, with her father Dr. Dipak Mankame, a well known and experienced dental practitioner. Dr. Disha graduated with high honors and completed her Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD) from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2010. Dr. Disha chose to study Dentistry in Mumbai, India allowing her to experience and imbibe her cultural roots and heritage. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery ...Read Morefrom Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, India in 2005, where she continued on to complete her general internship in 2006. Dr. Disha Mankame regularly attends continuing education courses to update her knowledge and keep up with the industry’s best practices, tools, and techniques in general dentistry, implant surgery, orthodontics, and treatment planning. Dr. Disha was born and raised in Plantation, FL where she continues to build her career. She has a strong foundation of character and maintains the highest ethical and professional standard of care. Following her father’s good example, Dr. Disha has developed a strong sense of giving and volunteers at free dental clinics and camps. Dr. Disha relates well with patients of diverse traditions and cultural backgrounds. She takes the initiative to reach out and get to know each patient and their families. She is highly motivated and provides exceptional care to her patients. Leveraging her good sense of humor she maintains a friendly and cheerful ambiance at work. She is meticulous and detail oriented ensuring a comprehensive treatment plan leaving each patient with reassurance and happiness. Read Less