PORTER BROOK DENTAL - Key Persons

Pallavi Gaitonde

Job Titles:
  • Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Pallavi is our In-House Restorative Dental Specialist. She works as a Hospital Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Trust where she works in Multi-Disciplinary Head and Neck Oncology and Hypodontia Teams. Pallavi completed her specialization in 2007, comprising of 5 years of rigorous training at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and is on the GDC Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry as well as Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics. Pallavi has over 15 years of experience in treating challenging cases. She works exclusively with a team of like-minded nurses and select top-notch dental technicians who are vital in delivering an excellent result for her patients. Her passion for attention to detail has driven her to achieving a high standard of clinical results. She considers herself fortunate to be among the few who get the opportunity to specialize in their area of interest. She also provides treatment planning advice for dental practitioners in the region and receives referral requests for treating patients from external dental practices, as well as self-referrals from patients. Pallavi lectures in the UK and is heavily involved in the training of Dental Foundation Trainees. She also sits on the panel of examiners of the Royal College of Surgeons for the MJDF examinations. Pallavi has an M Phil in BioMaterials, University of Sheffield and has published scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her expertise lies in Specialist Services of Endodontics, Periodontics & Periodontal Surgery, Complex Prosthodontics, Full Mouth Rehabilitations including Smile-Make Overs.

Priyadarshan Gaitonde

Job Titles:
  • Owner and Principal Dentist
Priyadarshan is the owner and principal dentist at Porter Brook Dental. Better known as ‘Gaity' (short for Gaitonde), he has nurtured Porter Brook Dental with a strong input of dedication and commitment to excellence in his work. He has brought together a team of wonderful caring dental professionals who complement the ethos of the practice.