Dr. Karuna Peravali, DDS

Dr. Karuna Peravali is a general and cosmetic dentist and co-founder of White Lotus Dental in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Karuna Peravali has practiced dentistry for more than 20 years across India and the United States, with training that includes a DDS from the University of the Pacific and a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center.

Dr. Karuna Peravali provides general, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, and children’s dental care, with a conservative approach focused on preserving natural teeth whenever possible.

Dr. Karuna Peravali speaks English, Telugu, and Hindi.

Dr. Karuna Peravali at a Glance

Detail	Information
Degree	Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Dental School	Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific
Residency	General Practice Residency, Montefiore Medical Center
Clinical Experience	More than 20 years across two continents
Practice Role	General & Cosmetic Dentist, Co-Founder
Professional Development	Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship candidate
Languages	English, Telugu, Hindi
Practice	White Lotus Dental
Location	8175 Custer Road, Suite A110, Frisco, TX 75035

Education & Dental Training

Dental Education in India & Academic Foundation

Dr. Peravali completed her primary dental education in India in 2002, qualifying as a practicing dentist. Rather than transitioning solely into full-time private practice, she established an early career foundation that combined clinical care with higher education:

• Teaching Experience: Spent two years as a university lecturer and laboratory instructor at a dental school.
• Clinical Experience: Concurrently ran an outpatient dental clinic, delivering direct patient care while teaching rising dental students.
• Patient Education Skills: Guiding dental students through complex laboratory procedures refined her ability to break down clinical steps into clear, understandable concepts—a habit that directly informs how she explains treatments to her patients today.

DDS at the University of the Pacific

To earn her dental license in the United States, Dr. Peravali attended the prestigious Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.

• Community Clinic Service: While pursuing her DDS, she chose to volunteer on Saturdays at a community clinic in Half Moon Bay serving local agricultural workers.
• Clinical Supervision: Working under direct faculty supervision, she provided comprehensive dental care to patients who otherwise had limited access to oral healthcare—a voluntary effort outside of her standard course requirements.
• Aesthetic Dentistry Recognition: Upon graduation, Dr. Peravali was honored with the Derric DesMarteau Endowment Award for Excellence in Aesthetic Dentistry. This award recognized her exceptional clinical work involving crowns, bridges, and complex cosmetic restorations, completing a volume of aesthetic cases far beyond standard program expectations.

General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center

• Residency: Completed a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, part of Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
• Hospital-based training: Gained experience caring for medically complex patients and patients with developmental and behavioral needs.
• Clinical rotations: Trained in internal medicine, oral surgery, and general surgery for anesthesia experience.
• Pediatric dentistry: Spent additional time in pediatric dentistry because of her interest in treating children.
• Full-mouth restoration: Developed experience in full-mouth restoration, which contributes to her work restoring full-arch implant cases.
• Community service: Volunteered at a community clinic associated with Montefiore during residency.

What Does Dr. Karuna Peravali Treat?

Dr. Karuna Peravali provides a broad range of general and cosmetic dental care as part of the White Lotus Dental team.

Areas of care include:

• General dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Restorative dentistry
• Crowns and bridges
• Full-mouth restoration
• Dental implant restoration
• Orthodontic care
• Children’s dentistry
• Preventive dental care
• Comprehensive dental care

Dr. Karuna Peravali also has experience caring for children with autism and ADHD, informed by additional pediatric dentistry training during the General Practice Residency.

For treatment requiring another clinical discipline, Dr. Karuna Peravali works with the broader White Lotus Dental team.

Dr. Karuna Peravali’s Approach to Dental Care

Dr. Karuna Peravali takes a conservative approach to treatment, with an emphasis on preserving natural teeth whenever possible.

Rather than automatically moving to more extensive treatment, Dr. Karuna Peravali considers whether a less invasive option can address the problem first.

Her approach may include:

• Treating a tooth with a filling before considering a crown when appropriate
• Considering a crown before root canal treatment when clinically appropriate
• Allowing time for a deep filling to settle before determining whether further treatment is needed
• Discussing treatment options and alternatives with patients
• Focusing on the long-term health of natural teeth

This approach reflects Dr. Karuna Peravali’s preference for thoughtful treatment planning rather than recommending procedures simply because they are available.

Cosmetic Dentistry with a Conservative Perspective

Dr. Karuna Peravali received recognition for aesthetic dentistry during dental school, but cosmetic treatment is not presented as the answer to every smile concern.

When patients ask about cosmetic improvements, Dr. Karuna Peravali discusses available options and alternatives before treatment begins.

Depending on the patient’s goals and dental condition, treatment may involve:

• Orthodontic treatment
• Tooth restoration
• Cosmetic restorations
• Other appropriate treatment options

When orthodontic treatment can address a concern by moving and aligning natural teeth, it may be considered before more invasive cosmetic options.

Children’s Dentistry & Care for Patients with Additional Needs

Children’s dentistry became an important part of Dr. Karuna Peravali’s clinical interests during residency. Dr. Karuna Peravali spent additional time in pediatric dentistry during the General Practice Residency and gained experience caring for children with developmental and behavioral needs.

At White Lotus Dental:

• Children are not treated using physical restraint.
• Many children receive treatment with little or no sedation.
• Nitrous oxide may be used when appropriate.
• More complex sedation needs are referred to pediatric specialists.
• Dr. Karuna Peravali has experience treating children with autism and ADHD.

The goal is to create a dental experience that respects each child’s needs and comfort.

Professional Memberships & Continuing Education

Dr. Karuna Peravali continues to develop her dental knowledge through professional organizations and continuing education.

Professional memberships

• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) — Fellowship candidate
• American Dental Association (ADA)
• Texas Dental Association (TDA)
• North Texas Dental Society
• International Dental Implant Association

Dr. Karuna Peravali has completed the 500 hours of continuing education required for the AGD fellowship pathway. The examination is still ahead.

White Lotus Dental & the Karuna Peravali Family Team

White Lotus Dental was co-founded by Dr. Karuna Peravali and Kishore Peravali.

Their responsibilities within the practice are different but connected.

Dr. Karuna Peravali

Dr. Karuna Peravali leads the clinical side of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative care, general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic care, and children’s dentistry.

Kishore Peravali

Kishore Peravali works on the business side of the practice and personally serves as treatment coordinator for larger treatment plans.

He also operates ZenHub Services, a dental billing and insurance-verification company that works with dental practices across the country.

This experience supports the insurance and benefits process at White Lotus Dental.

For larger treatment plans, patients can receive information about:

• Expected insurance contributions
• Estimated out-of-pocket costs
• Treatment sequencing
• Insurance preauthorization when appropriate
• Benefits verification before treatment

The goal is to help patients understand the financial side of treatment before moving forward.

From Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth to Frisco

Before establishing White Lotus Dental, Dr. Karuna Peravali worked in associate dental positions in Houston and several practices across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

In 2017, Dr. Karuna Peravali and Kishore Peravali opened White Lotus Dental on South Custer Road in McKinney.

In 2023, the practice moved a few miles north along Custer Road to its current location in Frisco.

White Lotus Dental
8175 Custer Road
Frisco, TX 75035

Mentoring Future Dental Professionals

Teaching has remained part of Dr. Karuna Peravali’s professional life beyond the early years spent as a dental-school lecturer.

Eight people who have worked at White Lotus Dental have gone on to dental or hygiene school.

Some began at the practice as:

• Pre-dental students
• Dental assistants
• Internationally trained dentists

Two former team members later returned to work at White Lotus Dental.

For Dr. Karuna Peravali, supporting future dental professionals is a natural continuation of the teaching experience that began early in her career.

Languages Spoken by Dr. Karuna Peravali

Dr. Karuna Peravali speaks:

• English
• Telugu
• Hindi

Language accessibility can make it easier for patients to discuss symptoms, concerns, treatment options, and questions comfortably.

Life Outside White Lotus Dental

Outside the practice, Dr. Karuna Peravali spends her time with her husband, Kishore, and their two children.

The family enjoys traveling together and plans much of the year around time spent together.

Meet Dr. Karuna Peravali at White Lotus Dental

If you are looking for a dentist in Frisco and want to learn more about Dr. Karuna Peravali’s education, clinical experience, treatment philosophy, or approach to children’s dentistry, White Lotus Dental can help you take the next step.

Dr. Karuna Peravali provides general and cosmetic dentistry, restorative care, orthodontic care, and children’s dentistry as part of the White Lotus Dental team.