Dr. Pooja Palaksha
General Dentist
Dr. Pooja Palaksha grew up in Mumbai, India. She completed dental school in India in 2011 and then decided to move to the United States. She obtained a masters degree in public health in Houston, and then her DMD from Boston University. After having experienced life in many different cities, Dr. Palaksha finally settled in Hamden, Connecticut.
Dr. Palaksha is passionate about dentistry and enjoys helping patients and relieving their pain. She says, “I love taking my time with my patients and making sure they always feel at ease.” She understands how nervous many people are at the dentist, but her experienced manner helps them feel confident and relaxed. Dr. Palaksha believes in preserving both the function and aesthetics of your natural teeth.
In her free time, Dr. Palaksha loves traveling, learning guitar, and cooking different cuisines. She holds a black belt in judo, and she finds solace in reading many books and dreams of traveling the world.
Credentials:
Masters of Public Health, Houston, Texas
Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, Boston University
Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency
