About Us

An outstanding group of Board Certified and specialty dentist professionals are ready to take care of all your dental needs.

Dr. Melissa Mani, founder of El Centro’s Southwest Dental Group has hand picked seven of the best cosmetic dentists from San Diego and LA. In addition the clinic has the only Board Certified Orthodontist in the Valley.



As a premiere dental facility, patients from as far away as San Diego and Yuma come to see experienced specialists. SWD has the latest technologies and state-of-the-art equipment. General Dentists, Board Certified Orthodontic, Pediatric and Endodontic Dentists, Certified Oral Sedation Specialists are ready to take care of your dental health and needs.

Dr. Melissa Mani’s vision of serving her Imperial Valley patients in a superior dental practice, set in a beautiful environment, came true on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Grand Opening of the Southwest Dental Group’s 8,000 sq. ft. facility in El Centro.



Ribbon Cutting Event: The Director, Melissa Mani, DDS, Dr. Hamid Mani, El Centro Mayor Sedalia Sanders, Candy Hacegaba, District Director Representative for Bonnie Garcia and El Centro Chamber Members. Chamber members enthusiastically agreed El Centro can now boast the city has a full service dental center with specialty dentistry – all under one roof.

The State-of-the-art Facility
From the moment you arrive, our professional staff wants you to be comfortable and at ease. Our new beautifully appointed dental facility has been designed with you in mind. From our special children’s area to the separate reception area for adults, we understand your need to feel at ease during your visit.

Ask questions, bring in family members, tell our doctors how you feel. We want you to look forward to your next visit.