Getting here from Mapusa
The clinic is about 13 km from Mapusa, roughly 15 minutes by car without traffic. Take the NH66 south through Porvorim, cross the Mandovi into Panjim, and the clinic is in Patto, near the Panaji bus stand.
Minutes by car from the clinic, without traffic
On the way you pass Guirim, Sangolda and Porvorim; from Saligao the drive is about 11 minutes.
By bus
Buses between Mapusa and Panjim run often through the day and come into the Panaji bus stand in Patto. The clinic is about 300 metres away, a four-minute walk, so you do not need a taxi at this end.
Why patients travel in
Everyday care like check-ups and fillings is available close to home. For bigger work, many people prefer to see a specialist:
- Dental implants, planned and placed by an implantologist, with the crown on top planned by the same dentist.
- Dentures that fit well, including dentures that clip onto implants.
- Crowns (caps) and bridges, the core of Dr. Laura’s master’s degree.
- Root canal treatment followed by the cap that protects the tooth, at the same clinic.
Bigger treatments often need two or more visits. Dr. Laura will plan them so the number of trips is kept small.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM – 2 PM and 3 – 7 PM. Closed on Sunday. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 93598 17593.
Your dentist
Dr. Laura Albuquerque
Dr. Laura Albuquerque is a Prosthodontist and Oral Implantologist: her specialist training is in replacing and restoring teeth. That is often the reason patients from Mapusa and the rest of Bardez travel in to see her.
Common questions
How far is the clinic from Mapusa?
About 13 km, roughly 15 minutes by car without traffic, via the NH66 and over the Mandovi into Patto, Panjim.
Can I get there by bus from Mapusa?
Yes. Mapusa–Panjim buses come into the Panaji bus stand in Patto, about a four-minute walk from the clinic.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the treatment. A check-up or filling is usually one visit; a crown is usually two; implants need a few visits spread over some months. Dr. Laura will tell you at the first appointment.
Is the clinic open on Saturday?
Yes: 9:30 AM to 2 PM and 3 to 7 PM, Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sunday.
This page gives general information, not advice for your own teeth. Dr. Laura will explain what suits you, and what it will cost, after examining you.