Palermo Dental Centre

Palermo Dental Centre is a premium, multi-specialist dental clinic located in Villa 12, Sector 48, at the end of the Murror Street roundabout opposite Al Zafranah Park in Abu Dhabi's Al Muroor district. With a team of eleven highly qualified dental specialists, an ambitious mission to provide the finest dental care in the United Arab Emirates, and a vision to be both locally preferred and internationally recognized, Palermo Dental Centre operates as one of Abu Dhabi's most comprehensively staffed and equipped independent dental clinics. The facility offers ample free parking, wheelchair accessibility, and a separate VIP reception area -- reflecting the clinic's commitment to a comfortable, premium patient experience from arrival through to the completion of treatment. The clinic's philosophy is grounded in three pillars: building lasting patient relationships, uncompromising quality and safety, and the kind of thorough patient education that empowers individuals to maintain their own oral health between visits.

Dr. Praveen CP, the clinic's Medical Director and Chief Dentist, leads the clinical team and has earned exceptional patient praise for his expertise in root canal treatment -- patients describe their endodontic experiences under his care as nothing short of pleasant, and consistently recommend him for all dental ailments. His clinical leadership sets the standard that the entire team maintains. Dr. S. Lata Shetty is a Specialist Periodontist with over 25 years of experience practising in the UAE -- among the most experienced periodontists in Abu Dhabi, having previously served at New Medical Centre Specialty Hospital. She holds a postgraduate qualification in Periodontology from Government Dental College Nagpur, India, a postgraduate certificate in oral implantology from Manipal College of Dental Surgery, and a Fellowship in Oral Implantology from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) -- a combination of specialist credentials that positions her among the most qualified periodontal and implant practitioners in the region.

Dr. Rohit Kulshrestha is a Specialist Orthodontist and a certified Gold Invisalign provider since 2016 -- holding one of the most prestigious levels of Invisalign certification available to practitioners. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Tema Dental College in Navi Mumbai, his Master of Dental Surgery at Saraswati Dental College in Lucknow, and further earned an MSc in Orthodontics. An active orthodontic researcher, Dr. Rohit has co-authored over 100 scientific articles and one textbook, serves as National Editor for the Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and sits on the editorial boards of five national and international orthodontic journals. He has undertaken extensive specialist training in Korea and Taiwan in micro-implants and clear aligner treatment, and has delivered lectures on aligners at national conferences. Dr. Remya Bhaskar is a second Specialist Orthodontist at the clinic, a proud alumna of Government Dental College Mumbai (BDS) and SMBT Dental College Nashik (MDS in Orthodontics), and the recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Merit in Orthodontics from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Practicing in Abu Dhabi since 2018, Dr. Remya's areas of expertise include fixed orthodontic appliances, clear aligner therapy, interceptive orthodontics for children, adult orthodontics, and the management of complex malocclusions. She is a member of both the Indian Orthodontic Society and the World Federation of Orthodontists.

Dr. Surbhi Makhija brings over 15 years of clinical dental experience to the team, with a background spanning private practice in Mumbai and three years at NMC Royal Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi before joining Palermo. Her expertise encompasses root canal treatment, restorative dentistry, composite and ceramic veneers, pediatric and preventive dentistry, teeth whitening, and fixed and removable prosthetics -- a breadth of restorative and cosmetic skill that makes her one of the team's most versatile clinicians. Dr. Charlotte Pereira holds a Masters degree awarded in 1999 from A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences / Rajiv Gandhi University, and brings 25 years of clinical experience to the practice. Dr. Amjad Al Louze is a General and Cosmetic Dentist with a clinical focus on aesthetic and restorative dentistry, specializing in porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, and teeth whitening, recognized for his precision, attention to detail, and evidence-based, conservative treatment planning. Dr. Tasneem Abutaleb is a GP and Cosmetic Dentist praised in particular for her exceptional pediatric approach. Dr. Ahood Abbas holds a DDS from Ajman University and a Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with broad general dental expertise. Dr. Manoj Poovelil and Dr. Mohamed Siam complete the team, with combined expertise in endodontics, aesthetic dentistry, extractions, and restorative care.

Dental Implants at Palermo Dental Centre are placed using 3D implant surgery technology, bringing advanced imaging precision to the planning and placement process for predictable, minimally invasive implant outcomes. Periodontics under Dr. S. Lata Shetty's specialist care provides the full range of gum disease treatment and periodontal management, from deep cleaning and root surface planing through to the advanced implant-supporting bone and soft tissue procedures that her ICOI fellowship-level training enables. Orthodontics is a flagship service, with two specialist orthodontists -- including a Gold Invisalign provider -- covering the complete range of fixed and removable appliance options for patients across all age groups and misalignment presentations. Teeth Whitening uses the Philips Zoom White Speed in-office system -- 25% hydrogen peroxide activated to lighten tooth color by up to eight shades in a single visit. Veneers and Lumineers, Smile Design, Gum Depigmentation, Crown and Bridges, Root Canal Treatment, Scaling and Polishing, Composite Restorations, Dentures, Pediatric Dentistry, and the full range of Surgical and Simple Extractions round out a service portfolio that positions Palermo Dental Centre as one of Abu Dhabi's most comprehensively equipped independent dental clinics -- a genuinely specialist destination for patients across the Al Muroor area and beyond who want the very best in dental care.