Meet the Team
The team at Melbourne St Dental Studio is dedicated to creating a one-of-a-kind experience for you. It’s our belief that going to the dentist’s office can and should be relaxing, comfortable and something to anticipate. We look forward to welcoming you!
Dr Keshav Das (Dentist)
Dr Keshav Das is a passionate dentist with extensive experience in advanced general dentistry including cosmetic procedures, implant surgery and grafting, extractions and minor oral surgery.
Das has over 40 years of experience in dentistry, including founding Divine Smiles at Nundah in Brisbane. In 2003 he graduated from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Sydney. Prior to this, Das practised in India, where he graduated with a Masters in Endodontics and Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Bombay, He also had a stint in the Royal New Zealand Air Force as a Dental Officer
Das has also done a Master of Science in Implant Dentistry from Goethe University in Germany. He has extensive experience in Implant Dentistry dating back to 1994, Bone Grafting and management of complications related to Implant Dentistry .Das plays badminton, is a recreational shooter, avid reader, comic book collector and lover of train travel, cricket and tennis. Das’s proudest moment is the day he married his wife Dr Chitra, who is also a dentist (now retired). His daughter is an aerospace engineer for NASA and his son is a Specialist Surgeon in Melbourne.
Margot Kelly-Basford, Clinical Co-ordinator
Margot joins the Melbourne St Dental Studio team with nearly 20 years of experience as a Dental Assistant, holding a Certificate III in Dental Assisting as well as a Certificate IV in Dental Radiography. In addition, Margot has completed volunteer work in West Timor working to provide dental care in remote villages to people in desperate need.
At our practice, Margot loves the ability to interact with new patients every single day while helping them to build trust in our team as we craft a beautiful smile.
Margot has a special interest in working with patients dealing with TMJ trouble as well as orthodontic patients. She’s currently studying to receive a Diploma of Remedial Massage and will specialize in the treatment of TMJ. As she puts it, she’s always learning something new every day.
Outside of the practice, Margot enjoys live music and cuddling her cat.
Want to Learn More?
Contact our South Brisbane practice today to make a booking! All health funds are accepted.
