Meet Our Doctors
When you visit our dental office, your smile and your overall health is our top priority. Our entire dental team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, guilt-free care that you deserve. We want to create a relationship with our patients that empowers them to achieve long-term oral & overall health.
Dr. Sonia Kherani
Dr. Sonia Kherani is the lead dentist at Choto Family Dentistry, bringing over 16 years of experience and passion for creating healthy, beautiful smiles. Originally starting her career in dentistry while pursuing a degree in business administration, Dr. Kherani quickly discovered her love for hands-on patient care. She made the bold decision to transition into dentistry, taking additional courses and completing her dental education with a focus on providing compassionate and comprehensive care.
Today, she is known for her warm approach, meticulous attention to detail, and her commitment to making each patient's experience comfortable and personalized. Outside of the office, she enjoys connecting with her community and spending time with her family.
Dr. Kherani completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2008. Finished General Practice Residency Program at University of Tennessee Medical center in 2009. Since then, she has invested hundreds of hours of advanced clinical education in all disciplines of general dentistry.
She is a member of American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and American Academy of Facial Esthetic and is certified for TMJ Therapy (including Trigger point injections and Botox).
Dr. Quitoni is a compassionate and dedicated dentist committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. With a strong focus on preventive dentistry and overall oral health, Dr. Quitoni works closely with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans that support long-term wellness and comfort.
Born and raised in a harbor community on the north shore of Long Island, Dr. Quitoni then attended the College of Charleston in South Carolina as an Undergraduate. After earning a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2006, Dr. Quitoni completed additional training as a resident at the St. Charles Hospital Dental Clinic on Long Island, New York. He later became an Attending Doctor at that very same program, volunteering his time to teach and direct new dentists fresh out of dental school. He completed the 300-hour Norman Cranin Implant Maxicourse at NYU in 2008.
Dr. Quitoni practiced for 16 years near his hometown before making the move to Knoxville with his wife in 2024. Known for a gentle touch and clear communication, Dr. Quitoni takes the time to ensure patients feel informed, relaxed, and confident in their care.
Dr. Quitoni offers a full range of dental services, including comprehensive exams, restorative dentistry, cosmetic procedures, and endodontic care. With a commitment to continuing education, Dr. Quitoni stays current with the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques.
Outside of the office, Dr. Quitoni enjoys spending time with his wife and rescued shelter dogs. He likes to work out at the gym regularly and also plays guitar, paints, and loves to cook. He has settled in to his new home here in Knoxville and looks forward to becoming an active member of the local community.
Dr. Quitoni is excited to join the team at Choto Family Dentistry and looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients and families.
Our Technology
Operating at the forefront of dentistry, the dentists at Choto Family Dentistry employ cutting-edge technology that enhances the patient’s experience, provides better results, and saves patients time spent in the dental chair.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Using digital photography is a great addition to our patient cases for fabricating restorations, developing treatment plans, and for use in orthodontic cases. This technology also is used for before and after photographs to showcase patients’ results.
DIGITAL X-RAYS
Digital x-rays allow the dentist to be able to diagnose and treat areas below the gum line including the jawbone, implant placement, dental extractions, root canals, and more. They are much more comfortable for patients than traditional methods, and the image is generated on a computer screen and is immediately ready for viewing.
DIODE LASER
Dental lasers act as a cutting instrument to treat a wide array of issues including cosmetic gingivectomies, aphthous ulcers, and frenum release. Dental lasers are designed to minimize swelling and bleeding and can cause less pain than traditional methods. Dental lasers can utilize variable wavelengths to perform a variety of procedures.
ZOOM WHITENING
When you choose in-office tooth whitening, stronger whitening ingredients are used to safely complete your treatment. The result? Instantly brighter teeth, with little to no sensitivity. With Philips Zoom in-office whitening, you can unlock a smile up to 8 shades whiter in just about 45 minutes. We also offer an in-home option.
PRIME SCAN & MEDIT DIGITAL SCANNERS
The Medit Scanner allows us to generate 3D images of your teeth and inside of your mouth, which is ideal for developing treatment plans for restorations such as crowns, veneers, dental implants, and dentures. The 3D images can immediately be sent to our dental laboratory partner to begin work right away on your dental restoration.
CBCT
Our newest X-ray technology is the Cone Beam Computed Tomography or CBCT, which is used to generate precise 3-D that are much clearer than what we get from using a traditional X-ray machine. By using this advanced technology, we can customize the device to capture a specific view of a patient’s jaw, head, neck, or facial structure.