Dr. Harleen Grewal is a Southern California dentist who recently sparked outrage following a controversial video of her making politically charged jokes about her patients
Grewal sparked backlash across social media following her remarks about cutting back anesthesia for non-Trump supporters.
Who is Dr Harleen Grewal as video of dentist claiming she inflicts more pain on Democrat patients goes viral
.@HarleenG31073 is a dentist that’s not fit to practice. Her license should be revoked. She’s unethical and discriminates against “Democrats” in her own words. I’m sure you’ve seen the video by now https://t.co/HWCURirFUX pic.twitter.com/ifyt5s9PCK
— Joy✨ (@Only1Joy) September 25, 2025
MAGA Dentist Dr. Harleen Grewal
Admits she purposely inflicts more pain on Democrat Patients.Dr. Harleen Grewal
Skyline Smiles pic.twitter.com/5CaiqnqY4T— Not Your Average Liberal (@NotAvgLiberal) September 26, 2025
Many viewers went on to accuse her of unprofessional conduct and bias in healthcare, putting her reputation under intense public scrutiny.
Viral video of Dr. Harleen Grewal
The original viral TikTok video, which has since been deleted, shows Dr. Harleen Grewal mocking patients who react negatively to the Republican figures displayed on her office’s “Wall of Fame.” She went on to laugh about their discomfort, saying:
“You’d think their butt was on fire.”
Grewal then went on to joke about patients who were upset over her fees by quipping:
“How’s Bidenomics working for you?”
Following the backlash, Grewal insisted that the comments were jokes, but critics are arguing that the comments have crossed ethical boundaries.
Backlash and reactions
Dr. Harleen Grewal, Santa Clarita Dentist at @SkylinesSmiles laughs about how she provides subpar care by limiting anesthetic during treatment to Democrat patients who aren't Trump supporters, like she is. https://t.co/oWMCAQRCpk pic.twitter.com/l540fbx5HF
— Nasty Woman (@HandToForehead) September 25, 2025
The video quickly sparked off all kinds of backlash, with Yelp temporarily freezing reviews of her clinic, Skyline Smiles. Social media users slammed her remarks, with one user commenting:
“You’re not a comedian, you’re a healthcare provider. Patients put their lives in your hands.”
Another user said:
“If you can’t separate politics from patient care, you don’t belong in the profession.”
Upon confrontation, Grewal dismissed the outrage as “cancel culture,” and told one critic online:
“It was part of a funny speech. If you don’t have a sense of humor you won’t understand… go get a life.”
Meanwhile, the California Dental Association also stated:
“The comments in this video, even if intended as humor, do not reflect the ethical standards of the dental profession.”
Dr. Harleen Grewal biography and age
Dr. Harleen Grewal is a renowned Indian-American dentist based in Santa Clarita, California. Although her exact age is not confirmed, she is likely in her mid-to-late 40s, and brands herself as the “MAGA Dentist”. Grewal is also active in local conservative politics and served as a California GOP delegate who sponsors Republican events, including the Santa Clarita GOP’s Liberty Gala.
Professional career
Dr. Harleen Grewal is a professional dental practitioner who runs her own clinic called Skyline Smiles. Notably, she features various promotional materials like MAGA-inspired merchandise, including a red hat that reads “Drill Baby Drill”. She has also posted various photos with Donald Trump, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and other conservative leaders. Despite the backlash, Grewal claims that the California Dental Board has cleared her name following an investigation into her conduct.
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