Plantsville Dental Staff

Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff’s training, professional credentials and work experience.

Neil Salesky, DMD, MAGD

Dr. Salesky is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and is well trained in the latest dental techniques and technology including cosmetic dentistry, one visit root canals, and embraces drill-less dentistry in which many cavities can be filled without an injection. Dr. Salesky is also trained in Sedation Dentistry where you can have dentistry done comfortably and wake up to a more beautiful and healthy smile. He is also well skilled in dental implants, tooth whitening, nitrous oxide analgesia, cosmetic dentures, extractions, and other modern procedures and dental practices.

Dr. Salesky is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of General Dentistry, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and the Connecticut State Dental Society, having received awards from these societies for his proficiency in dentistry. He is also recognized as one of Connecticut Magazine’s Top Dentists. He takes approximately 3-4 days of continuing education a month and has received his Master’s Academy of General Dentistry degree (MAGD)- a continuing education degree in which less that one percent of general dentists participates.

Besides being an extremely qualified dentist, he has an excellent and caring chair side manner. I am sure you will be very comfortable with him and his staff. He is married, lives locally, has three wonderful daughters, and is the proud owner of three adopted greyhounds. He also has many hobbies and interests including metal sculpting, canine rescue, running, racquetball and biking.

Reza Tabai, DDS

Dr. Reza, originally from California, received his Bachelors degree at the University of California Berkeley and his Dental degree at the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry in Manhattan. He moved to Connecticut in 2018 to enjoy a calmer, rural life. Dr. Reza excels in providing his patients with a comfortable, pain-free experience and calming those with dental anxiety. He is also amazing at doing complex root canal treatment. He has been practicing dentistry for over 9 years and takes much continuing education to provide his patients with the best care.

Dr. Reza also holds a Masters Degree in Dental Public Health from NYU College of Dentistry which emphasizes preventive medicine for populations at risk for disease or injury to the mouth and teeth.

He provides exceptional care to patients throughout the state while specializing in minimally invasive procedures that focus on preserving healthy tooth structure through innovative technologies.

He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General dentistry Mastership program, Academy of General Dentistry, and Connecticut State Dental Association. His professional interests emphasize oral surgery, endodontics, and esthetic dentistry. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, hiking and painting.

Shraddha A Marshall, DDS, MS

Southington Dentistry is pleased to introduce an extremely gifted dentist, Dr. Shraddha Marshall. She is a caring, compassionate dentist who values each individuals needs and goes above and beyond to help her patients. Dr. Marshall has received her prestigious Diplomate status from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and has even taught dentistry as a professor at UConn School of Dental Medicine. She is experienced in all areas of General Dentistry, which includes restorative dentistry (fillings, crown and bridge), root canal therapy, cosmetic dentistry, simple and surgical extractions including wisdom teeth, surgical placement of implants with all types of implant dentistry and nitrous oxide sedation.

Among her many talents, Dr. Marshall is fluent in seven languages, English being only one of them. She’s also is a trained classical dancer, loves swimming and biking, but most of all, loves spending time with her family and lovely daughter. Dr. Marshall graduated from Rajiv Gandhi University, India, with a degree in Dentistry. She has completed the Advanced Education General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, and a General Practice Residency program (GPR) at St Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury,CT. She also has her master’s degree in Health Care Administration from the University of New Haven, West Haven, CT. She has worked at the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine as an Associate Professor for 5 years while also simultaneously working as a clinician.

Pooja Palaksha, DMD

Dr. Pooja Palaksha is a dedicated and compassionate dentist committed to providing exceptional dental care. With a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from Boston University and Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree from University of Texas, Dr. Pooja brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the practice. Known for her gentle touch and meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Palaksha ensures that every patient receives personalized and comprehensive treatment. Whether it's pain-free dentistry, root canal therapy, implants, or cosmetic enhancements, Dr. Palaksha strives to make each visit comfortable and stress-free.

She is committed to ongoing professional development through continuing education courses and honing her skills. She is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) and is committed to staying at the forefront of dental innovations. This dedication to professional growth allows her to provide the highest standard of care to her patients.

Outside of the office, Dr. Pooja enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking and visiting national parks. She is also a proud parent to a six-month-old daughter, cherishing quality time with her family. Her balance of professional excellence and personal interests enriches both her life and her practice.

Our staff takes exceptional pride in our ability to make patients feel comfortable and relaxed, even those most fearful of the dentist. Our goal is to provide a friendly, positive attitude to our patients, their families and the entire community regarding dental health and treatment. As our community’s local dentist near Wolcott, Plantsville, Southington and Bristol, we appreciate every patient that becomes part of our close-knit community.

Proudly Serving Plantsville, Milldale, Marion, Bristol, Plainville, New Britain, Berlin, and surrounding cities in Connecticut