CARMEL MOUNTAIN DENTAL CARE - Key Persons

Dr. Wisniewski (Wiz-nes-key) was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI (Go Pack Go!). She proudly carries on the legacy of the Wisniewski name in dentistry like her father and grandfather before her. Upon graduating dental school, she and her husband moved to San Diego where they began their careers in dentistry and surgery, respectively. Dr. Allison cares deeply about creating an environment in which patients can feel comfortable while working together to create beautiful, healthy smiles.

Dr. Park likes to spend his free time with his family, going on hikes, visiting parks and watching movies. He also enjoys any exercise that involves weights!

Dr. Priya Patel has been practicing dentistry since 2006. Dr. Patel didn't always know she wanted to be a dentist. A good friend encouraged her to pursue dentistry during her undergraduate years and she hasn't looked back since. Married with twin boys, Dr. Patel values time with her family and friends. Weekends are spent at her sons' basketball games, watching sports, or gathering with friends. She is a huge foodie and enjoys trying all kinds of cuisines and discovering new places to dine. Seafood and Mexican food are her favorites. She enjoys running and ran her first 15k marathon in 2019.

Dr. Lyles was born and raised in Southern California and has lived in Boston, Minneapolis, the Bay Area and Atlanta.  She was selected as a MassHealth Access Program Scholarship recipient due to her commitment to provide care to the urban, underserved Boston community. In 2009, she received the Dr. William Cummings Award for "Dedication, Generosity and Unique Love of Dentistry" from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Following years of providing care in community health, Dr. Lyles continued her mission to meet community oral health needs through weekend dental events for military servicemen to be cleared for deployment.  Her passion to care for those in need extended internationally, treating Haitian refugees in the Dominican Republic through Global Health Outreach. She has over 10 years of clinical experience in all general areas, including surgical extractions, endodontics, CEREC crown and bridge, restoring implants, Waterlase laser technology, cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign clear aligners. She believes equipping patients to understand the significance of oral health care and maximizing patient comfort in the dental chair are of the utmost importance. Her husband worked in sport performance for various NBA teams, taking them all over the U.S., eventually returning to San Diego where they got married. She loved being a part of the team culture and going to all the home games even while she was pregnant with baby strapped to her, or having toddlers in tow. The teams became their families. Dr. Lyles lives with her husband and four children in Rancho Peñasquitos.  In her spare time, she enjoys barre/yoga/working out, cooking, hosting friends and family, being involved at her local church, exploring the outdoors and going on adventures with her children.

Dr. Polan was born in Riga, Latvia and grew up in Northern California Wine Country. As a senior in high school, she received the Olympian Scholar Athlete Award for her accomplishments in academics as well as athletics. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches, she played Division 1 Volleyball at University of The Pacific in Stockton, receiving a full-ride scholarship while majoring in Biological Sciences. In 2019, she had the honor of being inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame for her hometown of Livermore, California. Dr. Polan is highly trained in CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) technology and has published three articles on the subject. In addition to being Invisalign certified since 2013, she has had a great deal of experience restoring implants, fabricating dentures, and performing a variety of cosmetic dental procedures. Having young children herself, Dr. Polan feels comfortable seeing children of all ages and loves to speak to parents about their child's oral health. Her favorite thing about being a dentist is having the opportunity to make someone feel more confident with their smile.