Meet Dr. Geeta Bhat

Upon graduation from New York University College of Dentistry in 2000 she entered a General Practice Residency Program at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. During her residency she had the opportunity to enhance and refine her skills in all areas of adult dentistry for the medically compromised individual. She was awarded a certificate of completion in 2001.

Immediately following the completion of her first residency, she was chosen to be the Chief Dental Resident in the second year General Practice Residency Program at York Hospital in York Pennsylvania. During her year at York Hospital Dr. Bhat had the opportunity to work with adults as well as children in all phases of dentistry. She became particularly interested in the treatment of children and had the privilege as Chief Resident to expand her clinical skills beyond the office setting into the operating room by treating children under general anesthesia. Upon completion, Dr. Bhat considered a faculty position at York Hospital, but decided to move to sunny North Carolina with her husband. Although Dr. Bhat is a general dentist, in 2005, she decided that she wanted to open a children’s dental practice because she loves working with kids and can’t imagine doing anything else. She has owned and operated Geeta Bhat, DDS PA for the past 15 years and counting providing a great dental experience to children. 

Geeta and her husband live in Holly Springs area with their 3 children. They are both animal lovers and boast a house full of furry pets. They have a papipoo, Sir Renly, and a tabbly cat Mosley Rose, a Maine Coone mix named Fozzie Bear and a cat they named Mr. Tumnus who was rescued from a hoarding situation which left him deaf.   The incredible medical team at the SPCA of wake country removed both ear drums to save Mr. Tumnus and Dr. Bhat adopted him when she was serving on the board of Directors for the SPCA.   In her spare time Geeta trains in Brazilian Jiujitsu, plays chess, and dances.  She is a 3 time Masters World Champion in Jiujitsu was promoted to purple belt this past year.  She travels all over the world attending jiujitsu camps, seminars and competitions. She has been training in Jiujitsu for the past 8 years and is committed to receiving her black belt one day. She also loves to dance and favors Country Western dancing and West Coast Swing, Lastly, she plays chess weekly and takes bike trips frequently traveling both domestically and internationally.  She is always on the go between work, family and her hobbies.  

Genesis was born in Salem, MA but she moved to Raleigh NC at a very young age. Genesis has lived in Raleigh NC basically her life. Genesis still frequently visits Massachusetts whenever she can. Genesis recently discovered the joy of traveling when she visited Mexico in 2019, and has plans to visit many more countries. Genesis has a black and white standard poodle named Oreo who she loves to play with and go on walks with. Fun facts Genesis poodle is as tall as she is when he stands on his two back feet. Genesis is extremely family oriented and during her free time she enjoys getting together with them. 

Uniqua was born in Fayetteville, NC and relocated to Raleigh a couple of years ago to play soccer for school. She enjoys hanging out with her sister, meeting new people, traveling, and online shopping. Uniqua has always wanted to work in the dental field, since high school. She loves being a pediatric dental assistant. 

Leticia was born and raised in Raleigh, NC . Growing up she enjoyed her visits at the dentist so much , she knew she wanted to work in the dentistry field. She went to college to become a Dental assistant ll  and she is a first generation college graduate ! She is a proud mother to her son Chuyito and he is her biggest motivation in life.  She enjoys working with kids and is always happy to assist our Spanish speaking patients.