Information for Patients

Many mouth, gum, and jaw related disorders are not of dental (teeth) origin, wherein, conventional dental and medical treatment may not be effective. These disorders may be quite painful, or cause significant discomfort. Since these are relatively uncommon problems, they are often misdiagnosed, mistreated or even ignored. Our clinic is dedicated to helping both patients and clinicians cut through the confusing and misleading perceptions about these problems. For over 15 years including lengthy multi-specialty training, teaching in universities, and private practice, Dr. Pallavi Shirol has dedicated her professional life to care for those afflicted with disorders associated with mouth and jaw structures.

This is a rare and highly integrated private specialty clinic, serving the patients. Dr. Pallavi has the formal training in of Oral Pathology and has mastered the diagnosing capabilities using oral cytology. You as a patient, deserve the best with our services tailored specifically for you.

What to bring during your initial consultation?

Please bring the following during your initial consultation:

• Referral letter from your Doctor
• All medical history records
• List of medications
• Relevant available imaging (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs)
• Relevant available blood test results

Your first appointment is a comprehensive review of your medical-dental history and examination related to your particular problem. It includes the following:

• Reviewing a complete detailed history of the patient regarding all potential symptoms and causes.
• A thorough interview, to assure that we understand all of the patient’s concerns
• A comprehensive examination of the head, neck, and oral regions
• A detailed consultation with the patient and family regarding the findings, the diagnosis, the causes, and an appropriate treatment plan
• If needed, more specialised investigations will be advised.