

About us



Gum Care Dental Clinic is a professionally run multispeciality dental clinic dedicated to comprehensive quality oral care with emphasis on the health of your gums. It offers the latest dental techniques and infection control measures in the field of modern dentistry. The Clinic is run by a team of well qualified, dedicated specialists backed by the state of the art infrastructure.
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Dr. Richard Pereira is a gold medalist from the Amravati University(1996). He has been a rank holder throughout his under graduation career. He went on to complete his post graduation from the S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad in 2001. He was awarded the certificate of merit by The Indian Society of Periodontology for standing 1st in the subject of Periodontology (Final BDS), 1996. He was also awarded the Ratan H. Doctor prize for the Best Indian Dental Association member(under 30 years ) by the Indian Dental Association, 2001
Dr. Richard has presented several papers at various Dental Conferences and won several best paper awards. He also has several publications to his credit in national dental Journals and 2 international publications.
Currently Dr. Richard Pereira is a member of the Indian Society of Periodontology and the Indian Dental Association. He has been the past Jt. Secretary Indian Dental Association, Mumbai Branch and also the past editor of its publication, the 'Dental Voice'
He is also a consultant periodontist to The Apollo Clinic, Vashi and also to other private dental clinics in Mumbai.
Our Goal and Core Values:
‘To provide high standard of dental services through a team of efficient, dedicated specialist consultants and all treatments to revolve around the health of the surrounding gum tissues’.
Core values:
Patient focus, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, Performance and Leadership.
The Staff

At Gum Care we ensure you not only get great service, but also have a good experience. Mrs. Ronette James, our front office secretary, will help you feel comfortable right from the time you say hello! Assistants Sapna and Anil are well trained and have been associated with Gum Care for a long time, to ensure optimum patient comfort
Associate Doctors
Dr. Amyn Merchant and Dr. Betsy John, our associate dental surgeons are here to attend to your dental needs. The doctors have adapted to the Gum Care patient centric philosophy of treatment and are adept at handling most needs.
Gum Care Consultant Doctors
Dr. Shely Jain
Consulting Pedodontist , a graduate from Nair Hospital And Dental College, Mumbai. She is an excellent clinician, particularly good with children and equally adept at handling patients with special needs. Shely has great interpersonal skills and is an effective communicator having presented papers at the National level.
Dr. Mansi Gandhy
Also consulting at Gum Care, Dr. Mansi is an astute clinician and is very good with children, instantly getting their cooperation and delivering the best in pediatric oral care.
Dr. Jignesh Kothari
President and Founder Member of the Lingual Orthodontic Society, INDIA and active member of European Society of Lingual Orthodontics, is a consulting Orthodontist at Gum Care. He graduated from Nair Hospital And Dental College, Mumbai and is a gold medalist holding over 20 certifications and awards.
Dr. Rajesh Sabnis
Consulting Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, has performed all types of maxillofacial procedures independently with special interest in cleft lip and palate cases, dento alveolar surgeries, trauma and orthognathic surgeries.
Dr. Purvi Pandya
A great clinician who specializes in Endodontic procedures. Purvi has presented papers at the National level and constantly keeps herself updated about the newer advances in the field of Endodontics.
Dr. Unmesh Khanvilkar
We also have Dr. Khanvilkar, consulting Endodontist, attending at Gum Care to take care of root canal cases when required. He is particularly quick and insists on perfection in all cases that he handles.
Dr. Vrushali Abhyankar
Consultant Prosthodontist , consulting at Gum Care. She has presented several papers and has contributed articles in the Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society on several occasions.
Dr. Sameer Rambhia
has done a 3yr course in advanced Prosthodontics from Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, USA. Sameer has had a rich clinical experience in Prosthodontics and has featured in several publications, presented papers at an International level and holds honors and awards from the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics for outstanding research.
Sterilization
CERTIFICATE
BIOSONIC DEBRIS REMOVER
NEEDLE INCINERATOR
The clinic is certified the Committee of Dental Office Standards (CDOS) of the Indian Dental Association for certified infection control measures.
The health of our patients is of primary concern and in the age of infectious diseases, the clinic compulsorily adheres to strict infection control procedures, use of disposables and protective devices. The clinic is equipped with the latest generation of autoclaves which observe certified western standards of infection protocol.
STERILE INSTRUMENT POUCHES
STERILIZATION AUTOCLAVE
UV STORAGE CABINET
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