Meet the team

Gowtham Makam - Principal Dentist and Partner

BDS 1998, IQE 2005, GDC no 101262

Gowtham graduated from Bangalore University in 1998 and worked in a private practice in Bangalore until 2005. He moved to England in 2006 after passing IQE from Eastman Institute London. He worked as an associate dentist in a Salisbury practice until 2013 before moving to Care Dental Tidworth, providing a wide range of treatments for both NHS and private patients.

He is very passionate about dentistry and keeps up to date with the latest developments with regular training and courses to provide the latest and the best treatment options available.

Bandana Rai

BDS 2010, ORE 2013,GDC number 248174

Bandana, a skilled dentist with a BDS degree from Dhaka University, Bangladesh, and an ORE qualification earned in 2013, is passionate about improving oral health. Moving to the UK in 2010, she brought her commitment, which she inherited as the daughter of a former Ghurka soldier. With over 7 years of experience in various Scottish practices, Bandana joined Care Dental Tidworth in 2022. Balancing her dental career with being a militery wife and mother of two, she finds solace in exploring new places with her family. Bandana's patient-centred approach amphasizes comfort and communication. She understands dental anxiety and strives to make each patient's experience pleasant. Witnessing smiles transform as oral health improves is her driving reward.

Neeraj Parson - Special Interest in Endontics and Implants

BDS, MDS (Cons Dent), MFDS RCPS Glasg, MJDF RCS Eng, Dip Imp Dent RCS Edin, FICOI (Implantology). GDN no 100886

Neeraj qualified in 1998 from Mumbai University and then completed his three year full time masters degree in conservative dentistry and endontics in 2001. In the UK since 2006, Neeraj has been working in a mixed NHS/Private practice in salisbury.

In his quest for newer skills and providing more treatment options for his patients, Neeraj completed his one year multisystem implantology course from Harley Street and is now placing Straumann implants on a regular basis.

Neeraj accepts private referrals for all types of implant related treatments, more information is avalable on www.salisburyimplantdentist.co.uk.

Sainath Reddy - Orthodontist

BDS Mangalore, MDS Orthodontics, MFDS RCSED. GDC no 170189

Sainath moved to England in 2006 after completing his Masters in Orthodontics (in India) and working for 2 years in a private practice. In the UK, he has worked as an SHO and then a staff grade surgeon at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary before moving into the practice of general dentistry in February 2009.

He is fascinated with dentistry because to him it is one of the few professions that lets him utilize his knowledge, skill and experience to do the work that alleviates pain, brings a smile to someone's face or helps them, to lead a better quality of life.

Sainath has been with Amesbury Dental Care for over 7 years and his passion is orthodontics, he offers his services to both adults and children in this field, he is also extensively trained in newer orthodontic procedures such as Inman Aligners and Clear Aligners.

Kathy-Ann Parsons - Dental Nurses

Kathy is calm mannered dedicated nurses with professional approaches, her caring nature ensures that all individuals are catered for, creating a relaxed and informal feel for patients.

In addition she is well trained in reception duties providing a valuable service to the practice.

Clare Shenton - Reception

Clare has been a receptionist within Care Dental since 2011. She has excellent communication and customer care skills. 

Clare prides herself in her approach to dealing with our patients and their individual needs to the highest standard.