About us

Dentistry, without the dread

We started 32 Dental Urgent Care because dental problems don't wait for a convenient time, and good care shouldn't come with a confusing bill attached.

Our philosophy

Simple, honest care for your teeth

At 32 Dental Urgent Care, we keep things simple. Every patient who walks through our door gets treated with real care, at a price that makes sense. A dental emergency is scary enough without also worrying about what it'll cost or how long you'll have to wait to be seen.

That's the whole idea behind this place: fast, judgment-free, affordable care when a tooth problem hits, plus the everyday cleanings and checkups that keep you from ending up in that chair in pain in the first place.

What we care about

  • Getting you comfortable again, fast, whether that's today or at your next routine visit.
  • Explaining what's going on with your teeth in plain language, no jargon.
  • Prevention and education, so small problems don't turn into big ones.
  • Building real, long-term relationships with the people we treat.
Led by Dr. Kepal Patel

A hometown dentist who saw a need

Dr. Kepal Patel grew up right here in Columbia, Missouri, and came back home to open a practice that does things a little differently. After seeing how many people put off dental care because it felt expensive, slow, or intimidating, he set out to build somewhere that removes all three of those excuses.

Today, Dr. Patel and the rest of the team handle everything from urgent, same-day problems to the routine visits that keep your smile in good shape, all under one roof and one simple pricing sheet.

Meet Dr. Patel and the team

Emergencies don't wait, and neither do we

Dental pain is often a sign that immediate treatment is needed to relieve it and give the tooth its best shot at survival. That's why same-day and walk-in care sit at the center of everything we do here.

Ready to come in?

Call ahead, book online, or just walk through the door. We'll take it from there.