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Welcome to Durgesh Thaker, DDS, Your Dentist in Tamarac, FL

Welcome! The dental professionals at Durgesh Thaker, DDS are pleased to welcome you to our practice. We want all our patients to be informed decision makers and fully understand any health issues you face. That's why we've developed a web site loaded with valuable information about dental and dental problems and treatments. We encourage you to visit this site whenever you have concern about your teeth.

Our web site also provides you with background about our, staff, office hours, insurance policies, appointment procedures, maps, directions to our office in and other useful information. We know how hectic life can be and are committed to making our practice convenient and accessible. And we want you to feel confident that when you choose , you're working with doctors and other professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring.

Please take a few moments to look through this site to get a better feel for Durgesh Thaker, DDS's capabilities and services. We also invite you to email or call our office at any time to request an appointment or ask any questions. Thank you.

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  • Dr.
    Durgesh Thaker

    Dr. Durgesh Thaker graduated from Nair Hospital Dental College in the class of 1979. After graduating, he elected to do one more year of education by attending his alma mater for a residency program

    Has been in private practice since 1984 and is Florida board-certified, In addition to his degrees, Dr. Thaker has continued to take courses to stay current on modern dental practices. He has taken post-graduation courses at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. He has also continued his education with Dr. Arun Garg in Miami for Surgical dental implants

    Dr. Thaker practiced in south Florida for over 30 years. Dr. Thaker is widely recognized as a deeply caring and empathetic practitioner, these are the attributes that are responsible for his strong belief that every person deserves a healthy smile.

    Dr. Thaker is socially active in the South Asian Indian community. He has been an executive member of the Indian RegionalCultural Center for 30years and is currently holding the position as President of the organization. He also holds an executive position on the Indian Physicians of South Florida.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

    Visiting Durgesh Thaker DDS PA gives my family and me more reasons to smile.

    The Johnson Family

    Dr. Thaker provided me with excellent care when I needed it the most.

    Jennifer R.

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  • Sealants

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  • Toothaches

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  • Scaling and Root Planing

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Monday:

10:00 am-3:00 pm

Tuesday:

10:00 am-3:00 pm

Wednesday:

10:00 am-3:00 pm

Thursday:

10:00 am-3:00 pm

Friday:

10:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

10:00 am-3:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed