Meet the Team - Dentist Portchester & Fareham

Dentists

Dr Raj Bojjawar

BDS 2002, MFDS RCS ENG 2006

GDC : 103842

Special Interest : Dental Implants, Smile Design

I am the Practice Owner and Principal Dentist at Portchester Dental.
I really enjoy serving my clients through my profession. I am extremely satisfied with seeing my patients out of pain and happy with their new set of teeth!

I love to make a difference in their lives through my small contribution, helping them get my smile and confidence back.
My favourite hobbies when I’m not helping my clients are watching cricket, reading books, and listening to the music of all genres.
In my spare time, I love travelling and exploring the world. My Favourite Holiday Destination is Goa, India.

Dr Gayatri Purandare

BDS 2002

GDC: 104370

Special Interest:Invisalign and Cosmetic dentistry

I’m the joint practice owner at Portchester Dental. I really enjoy the fact that I get to meet so many different people and get a chance to help them, either by getting them out of pain or cosmetically improving their appearance to sometimes giving them back their smile. I always strive to give my best to my patients and always work with their best interests at the forefront. My special interests are cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign.

I specialise in:

Invisalign
White Fillings
Cosmetic Dentistry

In my free time, I love listening to music, watching movies, and reading books. I love travelling around the world, but my favourite place to visit is my home in Mumbai, India.

Dharani Soringala

BDS: 2021

GDC: 319859

Dental Therapist

I completed my BDS in India in 2021 and later pursued an MSc in Advanced General Dental Practice at Ulster University, Birmingham. As an overseas-qualified dentist and UK-registered dental therapist, I began working in the UK in 2024. I particularly enjoy the preventive side of dentistry, focusing on patient education, promoting long-term oral health, and helping patients feel at ease with a gentle, communicative approach. Within my scope, I provide treatments such as hygiene therapy, fillings, and periodontal care. Outside work, I enjoy reading, cooking, and staying active.

Ellie

BSc (Hons): 2021

Dental Therapist

Hi, I’m Ellie, one of the Dental Therapists at Portchester Dental Care. I graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2021 with a BSc (Hons) in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, and I’m currently completing my Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.

Dental Therapists are here for all your dental examination needs, we conduct oral cancer screening, provide simple and more complex gum care, provide fillings and cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening and composite bonding. And if you need anything which falls out of our scope of practice, we are able to refer you to one of our excellent colleagues.

I’m passionate about helping patients feel confident in their smiles and creating a calm environment where every visit feels positive. I have a keen interest in holistic wellness and take a whole-body approach to oral health.

I enjoy keeping fit, trail running and going on long walks with my two French bulldogs, and I’m quite the foodie!