Dr Kruti Desai - Studental Dental Care Oxford

Dr Kruti Desai
Dr Vijay Gohil
Dr Ashwin Kerai
Dr Janaki Patel
Dr Mehul Patel
Dr Pranay Patel
Dr Shiraly Patel

Staff

We are proud of all our dentists at the practice. We have a mixture of specialists and general dental practioners. Please see below a list of our dentists.

We have in-house specialists in periodontics (gums and implants), endodontics (root canal treatments) and prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures, toothwear, full mouth rehab and implant restorations)

Our in-house periodontist carries out implant treatment.

We have two dentists that carry out invisalign treatment

Please do not hesitate when calling to ask about our different dentists!

Dr. Pierluca Campana

Specialist Endodontist

Pierluca is a dedicated and committed clinician with 18 years rich and broad experience. He qualified as a dentist in Italy (Dip Dent Rome1996) and moved to the UK in 1998 where he has held a full and permanent registration with the General Dental Council since 1998 (G.D.C.74002). He is a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS RCS London). Pierluca gained a Masters degree (MClin Dent) in Endodontics at University College London and was successful in the Membership Examination in Endodontics (MEndo RCS Edinburg). He is committed in providing excellent service to patients requiring endodontic treatment making sure that all the clinical options are explored and explained in order to achieve clinical excellence.

Qualifications

DipDentRome 96 MFDS RCSEng MClinDent Endo MEndo RCSEd

Member of

GDC membership number:74002

Dr Vendi Chinimilli

Dentist

Vendi qualified in the year 2011 from Hyderabad, India. Following Graduation, she worked as an associate dentist in a private practice.

Vendi moved to the UK in 2014 and completed her Overseas Registration Examination in 2016, which allows her to practice as a Dentist in the UK. She then went on to complete the Royal College Exams MFDS (Edinburgh) in 2018.

Dentistry is her passion and she thoroughly enjoys working as a dentist helping patients attain healthy teeth with improved oral health. She believes in the principle that ‘Everyone deserves a good smile’ and this smile can be either cosmetic, confidence or just a simple pain-free smile. Working as a Dentist she is blessed to put all these possible smiles on peoples’ faces. 

Qualifications

BDS

Member of

GDC membership number:261510

Dr Kruti Desai

Specialist Periodontist with interests in placing Implants

Kruti graduated from Kings College London (BDS) in 2011 before completing her vocational training. She has worked in both general practice and in hospital at the maxillofacial unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital. During this time she went on to attain her Diploma of the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Kruti completed her extensive three-year Periodontology Specialist training at the world-renowned Eastman Dental Hospital .She is passionate about periodontology and the important role it plays in the oral and general health of patients. She is committed to providing high quality treatment and wants all her patients to feel happy and confident with their teeth and gums. Her practice is limited to periodontal treatment and implant treatment.

Qualifications

BDS, MJDF, MClindent Periodontics, MPerio RCS (Ed) 2016, EFP accreditation

Member of

GDC membership number:211359

Dr Vijay Gohil

Dental Practitioner

Vijay qualified in 2010 from Liverpool University Dental School. Following graduation he worked in general dental practice and held hospital posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, dealing with Oral medicine, Surgical dentistry and Orthodontics. He has subsequently achieved his Diploma of the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His interests include minimally invasive, aesthetic dentistry. He has undertaken multiple aesthetic training programmes to further his skills in the cosmetic field. He is now a certified Invisalign Go Provider. Vijay has worked at the Studental for over 5 years and is a valued member of the team. Outside of dentistry Vijay is passionate about sports and enjoys cycling.

Qualifications

BDS Liverpool

Member of

GDC membership number:191900

Dr Juni Gurung

Dental Practitioner

Juni started her dental degree studying for an Honours degree in Dental Materials at Queen Mary University, London. While there, she developed interests in Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry through her research into air abrasion (dental care without a drill). She went on to attain her dental degree from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth. A highlight of her University career was the opportunity to provide dental healthcare in South America, working in resource limited conditions serving less privileged communities. Following graduation, she worked in a busy mixed (NHS and private) practice Aberystwyth, Wales. Outside of work she enjoys going to the gym and learning about other cultures through travel and food.

Qualifications

BDS BEng(Dental Materials) Hons

Member of

GDC membership number:264555

Dr Ashwin Kerai

Dentist with practice limited to oral surgery

Ashwin graduated from Cardiff Dental School (BDS) with honours in 2010 before completing his vocational training. He has worked in both general practice and in hospital at a number of maxillofacial units in the country. During this time he went on to attain his Diploma of the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Ashwin is doubly qualified having graduated from Medicine at the University of Bristol (2016) in order to pursue a career in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. He has completed training in general medicine, plastic surgery, general surgery and ENT surgery. During this time he was awarded the Membership in Surgery in General (MRCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He successfully entered higher training in the prestigious five-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery programme in Liverpool – renowned for exceptional surgical training in Europe’s busiest OMFS department. His extensive training in dentistry and medicine allows him a unique ability in managing patient with a holistic approach. He is committed to providing high quality treatment with patients relaxed and at ease. His practice is limited to oral surgery including the extraction of difficult teeth.

Qualifications

BDS, MFDS RCSE(d), MBchB MRCSEd

Member of

GDC membership number:194505

Mr William Page

Hygiene Therapist

Will qualified with an Honours degree from The University of Manchester in 2012 and moved to Oxfordshire to complete a vocational training scheme to supplement his clinical skills. Will works at Studental as a dental Hygienist – Providing private cosmetic teeth cleaning, periodontal (gum) treatment and oral health advice.

 He especially enjoys educating patients on improving their oral health through achievable goals and enhancing aesthetics to help create beautiful healthy smiles. Will is keen on running, football and playing the piano.

Qualifications

BSc Oral Health Science

Member of

GDC membership number:228390

Dr Janaki Patel

Dentist

Janaki qualified in 2018 from Sheffield University Dental School, where she carried out several placements, gaining experience in a community health centre as well as within the Oral Maxillofacial department at Rotherham hospital.

Following her graduation, she has worked in a mixed NHS/private general dental practice in Kent, where she has gained an interest in restorative dentistry and anticipates studying further in the future. Janaki is very enthusiastic about all areas of dentistry and is currently interested in Invisalign Go.

While aiming to deliver the highest clinical standards, Janaki also provides a warm, welcoming and reassuring experience for all of her patients.

Outside of work, Janaki enjoys travelling, cooking and running.

Qualifications

BDS

Member of

GDC membership number:278480

Dr Mehul Patel

Dental Practitioner

Mehul qualified from King’s College London University and now works full time at the practice. Following graduation, Mehul has worked at a local NHS dental practice and more recently has completed a year working in the Oral and Maxillofacial team in Luton and Dunstable. This post has given Mehul the skills to deal with complex surgical treatments as well as allowing him to be able to identify a number of oral diseases. Mehul has completed his Diploma of the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and is currently carrying out further training to become a periodontal specialist. Mehul endeavours to provide ethical and high quality dentistry to all his patients. 

His particular interests lie in oral surgery and periodontal treatment and he also is a certified invisalign provider for patients who want their teeth straightening with clear braces. He offers appointments on Saturdays.

Qualifications

BDS London

Member of

GDC membership number:244850

Dr Pranay Patel

Specialist Prosthodontist

Pranay qualified in 2010 from Cardiff University dental school. He then went on to work in general dental practice and in an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. Pranay has achieved his Diploma of the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has completed his MClinDent Prosthodontic course dealing with crowns, dentures, bridges and implant restorations and passed the royal college of surgeons prosthodontic speciality exams.

Qualifications

BDS, MClinDent in Prosthodontics with distinction, MPros RCS(Ed) 2017

Member of

GDC membership number:194513

Dr Shiraly Patel

Dental Practitioner

Shiraly qualified in 2009 from Manchester University Dental School . Following graduation, she has worked in general dental practices in Essex and London and she has recently completed a Masters degree in Restorative Dental Practice at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. She is highly committed to keeping up to date and enhancing her skills and regularly attends courses to further her professional development to provide the best care for her patients. Shiraly enjoys all aspects of general practice and is a fervent advocate of preventative dentistry. She endeavours on providing ethical, high quality and pain free treatment and is especially interested in orthodontics and restorative dentistry, particularly minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry.

In her free time, she enjoys maintaining a healthy lifestyle and likes to be active and keep fit. She also has a keen interest in cooking, exploring the world and is an avid reader.

Qualifications

BDS

Member of

GDC membership number:185820

Dr Jane Phillipson

Dentist

Jane qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2018. During her time at university, Jane was awarded several prizes and conducted published research on sustainable dentistry. Since graduation she has worked in a mixed general practice gaining experience treating a range of patients. Jane is a caring dentist with an interest in treating anxious patients. She is devoted to continued learning and attends regular courses to learn and improve her skills.

In her free time, she enjoys running, walking the dog, playing hockey and travelling the world.

Qualifications

BDS

Member of

GDC membership number:278601

Dr Aikaterini Rousea

Dentist with practice limited to Orthodontiics

Katerina qualified from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 1998. Since relocating to the UK in 2000, she has held several positions at general and orthodontic dental practices as well as at the Orthodontic Department of Coventry Hospital. In 2010 she was awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Implantology from Trafford General Hospital.

Katerina believes passionately that a dentist is a student for life and has been attending lectures and courses worldwide to ensure that she keeps up to date with the advances in dentistry and her patients have access to the latest dental treatments.Katerina is delighted to offer Orthodontics including Invisalign. She is a member of British Orthodontic Society, Association of Dental Implantology,  and International Team for Implantology alike.

Katerina's work is restricted to only orthodontics

Outside dentistry, she enjoys dancing, sailing and skiing.

Qualifications

DipDS (Greece)

Member of

GDC membership number:78424

Facilities

• Disabled parking (yes)
• Disabled WC (yes)
• Wheelchair access (yes)
• Step free access (yes)
• Car Parking (yes)
• Cycle parking (yes)
• Disabled parking (yes)