Meet Our Team

At Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing specialized care for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, facial pain, and sleep-related issues. Our staff is passionate about improving your well-being by providing expert care. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice and guiding you towards a healthier, more comfortable life.

Meet the experts behind our patient-centered approach:

Sherry – Office Manager

Sherry was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, and moved to Georgia in 1999. She is a graduate of the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. Sherry has worked in the Dental Field for greater than 29 years, starting as a receptionist, learning assisting skills, and using her vast experience to work her way to her current position of Office Manager at Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Center of Georgia.

She joined Dr. Patel and his team as Office Manager in January 2000 and for over 24 years has watched his practice grow. She takes great pride in her dedication and hard work to be an asset to his practice. Sherry is committed to helping patients with all aspects of their time with us, however long that might be. From their initial call, the first smile they are welcomed with, their insurance concerns, to their treatment plans, Sherry is committed to the patients and letting them know they are the reason we work so hard and want to make a positive change in their lives—one patient at a time.

Sherry Lightfritz

From diagnosis to personalized treatment plans, our team is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for each individual we serve.

Otilia – Clinical Assistant

Otilia joined our team in November 2003 and was in the Dental Field three years prior to working with Dr. Patel. She is a trained Dental Assistant, as well as a trained TMD assistant. Otilia also worked at Fusion Sleep, providing clinical assistance in the sleep medicine program along with Dr. Patel. Additionally, she has also worked with aiding patients with their treatment plans, insurance, usage of oral appliance, repairs, Spanish speaking needs and much more.

Otilia was born in Managua, Nicaragua, but has been living in the United States since she was two-years old. She graduated from Norcross High School in 2001, and attended Gwinnett Technical College.

When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She not only has a heart for helping others, but has a big heart for pets! She is a proud owner of two beautiful dogs, named Lilly and Bella.

Otilia Miranda
CPC Georgia Team
CPC Georgia Team
CPC Georgia Team
Sherry Lightfritz
CPC Georgia Team
CPC Georgia Team

Call us today at 678-899-6076

To schedule a Sleep Evaluation and learn how Oral Appliance Therapy can help you.