Dr Jesslyn Praganta BDS, PGDipClinDent (Oral Surgery), DClinDent (Oral Surgery)
Jesslyn completed her BDS from the University of Otago in 2012. She worked as a Dental House Surgeon at the University of Otago and Dunedin Hospital before joining a cosmetic dental clinic in Wellington where she developed her interest in aesthetic dentistry. In between her private practice in Wellington, she completed a Diploma in Oral Surgery (Distinction). In 2020, she returned to Dunedin to complete the Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) before finally joining Fernbrae House as a specialist Oral Surgeon. Jesslyn also works part-time as a Senior Professional Practice Fellow at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago. Her research interest is in postoperative pain and swelling management, and the use of the platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in Oral Surgery, specifically in third molar surgery. One of her clinical special interests is restoring a healthy smile for patients with terminal teeth using dental implants or other prostheses. She routinely works in collaboration with the local dentists, specialists, and dental technicians. She takes pride in providing the highest quality surgery in a gentle and relaxing environment for all her patients.
