We are sharing our interview with Smile Headquarters Dental founder Dr. Juste Karvelyte.
Pro Media Mag : First of all please tell us about the start of your professional career.
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : I always knew I was meant to be a dentist. So my very first job after high school when I moved to Load Angeles from Lithuania was dental assistant. And for the next 10 years I was working full time in the dental field either as assistant, dental office manager, dental implant placement trainer and lastly as dental CAD/CAM specialist I kept going to school and finished my bachelors degree and biology and health care management followed by post baccalaureate training in medical sciences and lastly receiving my doctorate degree from University of Health Sciences.
Pro Media Mag : Who or what inspired you to get into dentistry?
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : I wanted to be a dentist since I was 6. Something about the art of building the tooth attracted me. And I always played dentist not the doctor with my dolls. Since then it has been stuck in my head that this is what I will do and I have never doubted or questioned. I consider myself very lucky of finding my true calling so early.
Pro Media Mag : Tell us a little about some of your key skills?
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : Because if my extensive background in dental field before entering grad school I always was aware of how fast the industry changes and how important it is to not become stagnant. I always invest in great materials and latest technologies because it makes patient experience so much more comfortable and my work had more predictable outcomes. My past working experience helped me in ways that I am skillful in Dentures, 3D CAD/CAM milling crowns and veneers in office same day as well as implant surgery.
Pro Media Mag : Our readers would like to know about ‘Smile HQ Dental’?
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : Smile Headquarters Dental, in Torrance CA, was created out of passion for dentistry and helping patients achieve optimal oral health. Smile HQ dental team is focused on individual patient needs like cosmetic dentistry or dentures or teeth whitening and is determined to provide truly remarkable, relaxing experience with highest quality service. The Torrance Smile team shares common ideal of being genuinely concerned for your overall health and strive to provide dazzling smiles by using the very latest cutting edge technology, most advanced skills and procedures employing conservative and most bio-compatible methods.
Pro Media Mag : What kind of services you are offering?
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : We offer full comprehensive dental treatments customized depending on each individual patient needs. Cosmetic dentistry, preventative treatments, whitening, implant surgery, broad laser services, dentures including all general dentistry procedures.
Pro Media Mag : You are managing it yourself or you are / will be hiring other professionals as well?
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : I am passionate about dentistry but not the management part so I have a great team that loves to help people and we all collaborate to achieve the best results. I am not hiring any other dentists at the moment because I enjoy doing it all myself.
Pro Media Mag : Anything else you would like to share with our readers?
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : “Going to the dentist CAN be fun… No seriously. Full scope dental practice with state-of-the art technology to make every visit more enjoyable. Same day crowns, veneers, smile makeovers, teeth whitening, dentures and implants! It’s not your parents dentist. Come in and see how we are different.”
Pro Media Mag : What’s the best part of being a dentist?
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : For me there is a few best parts of being a dentist. First is looking at someone in pain and being able to tell them that I can help and actually relieve the pain. Second is the instant gratification of seeing results of your work right after filling a cavity or placing a crown. Third is earning trust of my patients and witness their oral health transformation.
Pro Media Mag : What’s the best way to get in touch with you?
Dr. Juste Karvelyte : We can be reached at
Our office phone number 310-530-7777
By email : info@smilehqdental.com
Or our website: https://smilehqdental.com
New patients also can request their appointment over the web at: https://d1.patientconnect365.com/Portal/Index/54a1fcc4250949dc9ee6d5707bfdfe3e/RequestAppointment/1
