Meet your South Austin Dentist
Dr. Chittajallu brings years of experience, compassionate care, and a shared commitment to helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles. Known for her gentle approach and personalized attention, she takes the time to listen, explain treatment options clearly, and make sure you feel comfortable throughout your dental journey. She and the Southwest Smiles team look forward to getting to know you and your family and providing the high-quality care you deserve.
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Meet Dr. Lakshmi Chittajallu
When Dr. Lakshmi Chittajallu moved to the United States, she had already obtained her dental degree and practiced general dentistry in India. Though she had the option to renew her certification at a number of American dental schools, she decided to start from scratch so she could master dentistry the way it is taught and practiced in the U.S. In 1995, she earned her DDS degree from The Ohio State University, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class and received the Prestigious Carl M. Boucher Award for Prosthodontics.
Dr. Chittajallu ran a very successful family-oriented dental practice in Columbus, Ohio, where she earned the respect of her peers and the trust of her patients. She was one of the first dentists in Columbus to start using digital dental X-rays and CEREC® technology. Dr. Chittajallu moved to Austin in 2008 and opened Southwest Smiles in the Circle C area in 2009. She understands that people have different needs for treatment and communication. She also knows that to provide her patients with the best possible dental care, she must first earn their trust.
Dr. Chittajallu lives in Driftwood with her husband, Shyam. When she’s not busy working, she likes to travel and entertain her friends and family with her excellent cooking. She also volunteers her time to various social services and strongly believes in giving back to the community where she practices and lives.