Our Staff Profile

Delima Branch

Dr Murali Rao

PROSTHODONTIST, PRACTICE MANAGER & OPERATING PARTNER

Dr Murali Rao is a Prosthodontist and Practice manager at Premier Dental and Orthodontic Centre in Brunei. He obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Manipal, India in 1991 and completed his post graduation, Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics in 1994 from Manipal, India. After a brief academic role at the university, he moved over to Abu Dhabi in UAE and worked as a prosthodontist for ten years at a corporate hospital. He completed his MFGDP (UK) qualification and also dental practice management certification from UNE partnerships, Australia. He is also a recipient of Pierre Fauchard Fellowship (USA).

He worked at Jerudong Park Medical Centre in Brunei as head of dental services from 2005-2008, and then moved over to Panaga Health center at Brunei shell Petroleum and headed the dental services there for over seventeen years. He diversified his interest in quality assurance and accreditation and obtained qualifications from Malaysia and India.

Dr Rao was the team lead to achieve medical clinics accreditation (MSQH) of Panaga health center in 2014 and supported the dental accreditation of Premier dental and Orthodontic by the Malaysian society for Quality in Health center in 2019.

Dr Rao works as a clinician and also practice manager of four dental centers in Brunei Darussalam.

Dr Sumaya Rao

GENERAL DENTAL SURGEON AND OPERATING PARTNER

Dr Sumaya Rao is a general dental surgeon. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 1997 and has over twenty years of experience in clinical practice. She obtained her post graduate diploma in oral Implantology from Manipal, India, in 2003. She later obtained her membership diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2004. She was employed at the Ministry of Health in Brunei as a dental officer for over ten years, and presently into private dental practice. She is highly skilled in all aspects of general dentistry with a keen interest in restorative field, cosmetic work, and endodontics.

Dr Sumaya loves her work and interacting with patients. She strongly believes in preventive dentistry and patient education, spending time helping patients understand the choices they can make to ensure good dental health. Her gentle and reassuring nature helps alleviate the anxieties and fears of nervous patients. She is particularly popular among children for their routine dental needs and aims to build a strong relationship with kids and their parents.

Dr Sumaya has diversified her interest in the field of quality assurance and accreditation, and actively engaged to meet the dental compliance requirements of Malaysian Society for quality in health in the journey towards continuous improvement of practice standards.

Dr Siva

CONSULTANT ORTHODONTIST

Dr. Siva is a Consultant Orthodontist presently working at Premier Dental and Orthodontic center in Brunei. He has more than 10 years of clinical experience in the field of Orthodontics. He obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in the year 2006 from the prestigious Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. He completed his post-graduation, Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics and Dento facial orthopedics in 2009 from SRM Dental College and Hospital, India. He was awarded with University first rank and gold medal and he was the best outgoing student during his post- graduation.

Later on, he cleared the Membership in Orthodontics exam (M.Orth) from Royal college of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2012 and Membership in Faculty of dental Surgery exam from Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow in 2014 eventually. He received the Membership in Orthodontics from Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow 2016.

Dr. Siva has undergone special training in treating patients with self-ligating Damon braces and he is a certified clear aligner provider. His main areas of interest are treating patients with clear aligners, using mini-implants, lasers in Orthodontics and Smile designing. He has special expertise in preventive, interceptive and adult Orthodontics.

He has attended many national and international conferences and has presented scientific papers in international conferences. His paper was awarded as Best innovative topic in Students Clinician American Dental Association.

During the leisure hours, he likes to explore the world with his family, read books and plays cricket.

Dr Sharmila

GENERAL DENTAL SURGEON

Dr Sharmila is a dental professional with expertise in both general dentistry and periodontology. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 2009 and completed her post graduation, Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontology in 2017 from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India. With over 10 years of experience, Dr Sharmila combines comprehensive dental care with specialized periodontal treatments to deliver exceptional oral health results. She is known for a compassionate approach and commitment to excellence and ensures every patient feels comfortable and informed throughout their dental journey. She is passionate about promoting preventive care and educating patients on good oral hygiene practices for long- term oral health.

To stay at the forefront of modern dentistry, Dr Sharmila actively participates in Continuing Dental Education programs and workshops, ensuring they remain updated with the latest advancements in dental technology, techniques, and patient care standards.

Dr Annapoorna

GENERAL DENTAL SURGEON

Dr. Annapoorna is a primary care dentist presently working at Premier Dental and Orthodontic centre in Brunei. She has more than 17 years of clinical experience in the field of general dental procedures. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in the year 2006 from the prestigious Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India.

She completed her post-graduation, Master of Dental Science (M. Sc) in Primary dental care from the renowned University of Edinburgh in 2017. She has also obtained Membership in Primary dental care (MPDC) from Royal college of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2017.

Dr. Anna, as she is known, has undergone special training in endodontic procedures and cosmetic dentistry. Her main areas of interest are treating patients in need of root canal treatment and smile designing. She has attended many national and international conferences and has published articles in indexed journals.

During the leisure hours, she likes to explore the world with her family, cooking, baking and gardening.

The One Branch

Dr Nalini

GENERAL DENTAL SURGEON

Dr Nalini is a General Dental Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in clinical practice. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree from India in the year of 2000. She has worked for over ten years at the Ministry of Health in Brunei and currently working in the private sector. She also has a Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
Dr Nalini has strong inter-personal skills and believes its highly important to develop a positive atmosphere that helps patients feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and inviting environment at her practice. Being a very empathetic listener, she feels extremely rewarded by helping patients with their dental needs. She takes a keen interest in educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene and committed to providing the best patient care through high-quality services. She has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, as well as the elderly populations.

Dr Nalini continues to pursue various continuing education opportunities to keep herself updated of new research, materials and changing technology in the field of dentistry.

Dr Preveenaa

CONSULTANT ORTHODONTIST

Dr. Preveenaa Chakravarthy is an Orthodontist at Premier Dental and Orthodontic centre in Brunei with over 14 years of clinical experience in Dentistry. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in the year 2011 from the prestigious Dr. MGR Medical University- Chennai, India. She further specialized in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics by completing her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) at SRM Dental College and Hospital- Chennai, India in 2016, where She was awarded the best outgoing student and received a gold medal for her excellence in post- graduation.

In 2017, She became a Member of Orthodontics in Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Dr. Preveenaa is a certified Damon self-ligating practitioner, certified Invisalign provider, and certified clearcorrect provider and certified reveal clear aligner provider. Her expertise includes clear aligners, Smile designing and handling complex orthodontic cases. She is highly skilled in preventive, interceptive and adult orthodontics, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary orthodontics.

Dr.Preveenaa has been recognised for her outstanding contributions, receiving the “Best clinical orthodontist award” from Clove dental, India twice (2017 and 2022) for her expertise in handling complex cases all over India. She actively participates in many national and international conferences and committed to staying updated with latest advancements in dentistry and orthodontics to ensure the highest care for her patients.

Beyond dentistry, Dr.Preveenaa has a keen interest in fashion and technology. She holds a diploma in Fashion designing from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), India.

Batrysia Selamat

Dental Hygenist

Batrisyia is an Oral Health Therapist. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Oral Health at The University of Melbourne, Australia in 2019, followed by an Honours certification in 2021. Her course has majored in periodontology, preventive, and pediatric dentistry. Her clinical scope of practice entails a dual certification in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.
Batrisyia has a passion for preventive dental care and is committed to providing the best patient care through communication and high-quality service. Her strong communication skills aid in counseling patients through therapy and performing preventative procedures. She has a gentle and friendly personality that enables her to have a good rapport with her patients. She prioritizes good practitioner-patient relationships to achieve dental goals and prevent dental disease. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

Kuala Belait Branch

Dr Taiyeba Begum

GENERAL DENTAL SURGEON

Dr Taiyeba is a General Dental Surgeon with over 25 years of experience. She graduated from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1988. She has achieved Master of Science in Dental Public Health qualification from Queen Mary University of London, UK, in 2011. She has a Membership qualification of Royal Society for Public Health London UK.

Dr Taiyeba has working experience in Brunei Darussalam for over six years in the public sector at the Ministry of Health, and the private sector at Panaga Health Centre, Brunei Shell Petroleum. She has worked in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and UK (NHS) treating patients with diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds from all regions around the world.

A dedicated Dentist who is passionate about providing the best patient care through high-quality service and patient education, Dr Taiyeba has long experience in treating children, adolescent, adults and elderly patients. She is committed to maintain safety and infection control for the patients and the dental team. She is committed to follow safety protocols and implement infection control measures for patients and entire dental team.

Dr Taiyeba regularly attends International conferences and workshops to update knowledge and skills in the practice of clinical dentistry.

Seria Branch

Dr. Rangarajan

GENERAL DENTAL SURGEON

Dr. Rangarajan is a highly skilled and passionate dental surgeon with over 16 years of extensive clinical experience in providing comprehensive dental care. He currently practices at Premier Dental and Orthodontic Centre, Brunei, where he is dedicated to delivering high-quality treatment and ensuring patient comfort.

He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in 2009 from the prestigious Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and the Top-Ranked Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai, India. In 2019, he completed his Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Microbiology from the same esteemed university.

Before joining Premier Dental, Dr. Rangarajan served as a Camp Officer at Vivekanandha Dental College for Women for over five years, where he played an active role in organizing preventive dental camps and community outreach programs.

With his strong diagnostic skills and patient-focused approach, Dr. Rangarajan firmly believes in creating personalized treatment plans to maintain, restore, and enhance oral health. He has extensive expertise in general dental procedures, patient management, and the use of advanced dental materials, while maintaining high standards of quality control of dental equipment and procedures.

Dr. Rangarajan also takes a special interest in treating medically compromised and pregnant patients with utmost care and precision. He has successfully treated patients across diverse age groups, from children to geriatric populations, ensuring a comfortable and reassuring clinical environment.

To stay updated with the latest advancements, he actively participates in continuing dental education programs, specialized certification courses, and hands-on workshops. He holds certifications in Basic Dental Implantology and Laser Flap Procedures.

Besides dentistry, Dr. Rangarajan is an avid sports enthusiast with a strong passion for athletics and cricket.