Dentists

Dr Jeremy Schocroft

Our principal dentist, Dr Jeremy Schocroft is a devoted, caring professional who knew from a young age that dentistry was his calling. “I’ve always wanted to help people, and I like working with my hands,” he explains. “Dentistry combines those things.”

He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Adelaide University in 1981 and has been building a wide variety of professional experience ever since.

Dr Schocroft heavily emphasises preventive dentistry and helping people understand the importance of their oral health. He’s also interested in treating jaw and joint disorders, root canal therapy, crowns and other restorations, laser dentistry, periodontal care and orthodontics. Along with looking after people’s oral health, Dr Schocroft is passionate about teaching and guiding clinicians who are new to dentistry. His commitment to continued learning means you can find him still attending various courses and lectures (or leading the lectures himself).

Dr Schocroft enjoys competitive snow skiing and has even worked as a ski instructor. He also enjoys spending time at church, at the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast, and of course with his lovely wife and two children.

Dr Preeti Grover

Dr Preeti Grover has a well-earned reputation as a gentle dentist who genuinely cares about empowering patients through education. Dr Grover says she enjoys dentistry because it gives her an opportunity to help others improve and maintain their oral health and quality of life.

Along with strong experience in all aspects of general dentistry, Dr Grover is passionate about helping others understand why it’s important to look after their teeth and gums – as well as providing practical tips and techniques for how to do it. Her approach to dentistry has a strong preventive focus and she believes that oral health plays a big role in our general wellbeing.

Dr Grover frequently attends educational seminars, meetings and groups in order to regularly build on her knowledge of evidence-based dental care.

A mum of two, Dr Grover enjoys travelling, reading, cooking, cricket, and spending time with loved ones.

Dr Pallavi Mishra

Before Ballarat became her home, Dr Pallavi Mishra worked in and studied dentistry in Australia as well as internationally. After studying in India and Melbourne, Dr Mishra began building a career with a strong patient-centred approach.

She is qualified in many different areas of dentistry, including oral surgery, oral medicine, and treating patients with special needs. Dr Mishra strongly believes in the value of continued learning, which means she often attends professional development courses in Australia and abroad.

Dr Mishra is a member of the ADA and Australian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics. When asked about her favourite part of being a dentist, she cites her ability to help people feel better and improve their oral health.

Outside of the clinic, Dr Mishra enjoys cricket, cooking and staying fit through weight training and running.

Dr Kalisa Yu

Dr Kalisa Yu graduated from the University of Sydney with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. Dr Yu is passionate and enthusiastic about oral health and making a positive impact every single day. She is keen to assist people with pain management and to improve their dental conditions. She values the importance of excellent communication, acknowledges patients’ wishes and provides care with their best interests at heart.

Dr Yu enjoys all aspect of dentistry. She believes in life-long learning and keeps herself up to date with current knowledge and techniques by attending continuous professional education regularly. Kalisa is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Outside of dentistry, she enjoys cooking, acrylic painting and watching movies.