Coast Dental Killeen
Meet Your Killeen Dentists

Eliza Jaria, DDS, MPH, is a highly accomplished, Board-Certified Orthodontist with extensive experience and training in the field. She completed her Orthodontic Residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Orthodontics and holds an Advanced Clinical Training (ACT)/ Fellowship from the same university. She also completed a master’s in public health from Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia School of Public Health. Dr. Jaria has a passion for research and has been involved in several research projects related to orthodontics. She has presented her research at conferences worldwide and has been recognized with awards and scholarships for her contributions to the field. Dr. Jaria and her team are able to provide patients with comprehensive orthodontic services including early intervention (Phase I) ortho and CoastClear Aligners treatment.

In addition to her professional work, Dr. Jaria is committed to giving back to her community. She has volunteered her time and expertise to provide free dental treatments and education to underprivileged children and has organized lectures on health issues such as cancer, diabetes, and HIV. Dr. Jaria is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Board of Orthodontics, the American Association of Orthodontics, and the American Dental Association, among others. Her extensive training, passion for research, and commitment to community service make her a highly respected and sought-after orthodontist in her field. In her free time, Dr. Jaria is an avid yogi, loves to cook, travel, and be with her family. She is also fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujrati.

Katrina Sanchelima, DMD, is a highly experienced and skilled dentist with a passion for providing top-quality dental care to patients starting at age 14. Dr. Sanchelima earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, she completed a residency program at Bay Pines V.A. Healthcare System where she gained extensive experience in a wide range of dental procedures including simple and surgical extractions, endodontics, crown lengthening, and fixed and removable prosthodontics.

Dr. Sanchelima has made continuing education a priority for not only herself, but the children in her community. She educated children on the importance of healthy oral hygiene and led field trips on behalf of her dental school. Throughout her career, Dr. Sanchelima’s commitment to providing exceptional dental care, in addition to her passion for staying at the forefront of her field, make her an invaluable asset to any dental practice. She is also fluent in English, Spanish, and French.

Michael Crovatt, DMD, treats adults, teenagers and children starting at age 2. He provides preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care including exams, fillings, extractions, crowns, teeth whitening and more. In addition, his team strives to accommodate same-day emergency dental appointments.

Dr. Crovatt earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in Clearwater, Florida in 1983. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association.

Dr. Nayak received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University with Summa Cum Laude.

After graduation relocated to Austin, Texas.

She is skilled in preventive dental care, cosmetic and restorative services. Her services include oral cancer screening, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal therapy, extraction, bone grafting, implant restoration, veneers, teeth whitening and more. Dr. Nayak's driving force is to earn and keep the trust of every patient by carefully assessing what needs they have and meeting them, skillfully exceeding their expectations. Plus, her team strive to accommodate same-day dental appointments.

She is an integral part of her community and volunteers at Sacred Heart Clinic, Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Nayak lives with her husband and son in Round Rock. She enjoys reading, cooking, practicing yoga and painting.