Getting here from Porvorim
From Alto Porvorim the clinic is about 4.5 km, or roughly 6 minutes by car without traffic. Come south on the NH66, cross the Mandovi into Panjim, and the clinic is in Patto, near the Panaji bus stand.
Minutes by car from the clinic, without traffic
The bridge can be slow at busy hours, so leave a few extra minutes then. From Betim, Sangolda and O Coqueiro the drive is similar; from Saligao it is about 11 minutes.
By bus
Buses from Porvorim and Mapusa into Panjim come to the Panaji bus stand in Patto. The clinic is about 300 metres from there, a four-minute walk.
What you can come in for
- Check-ups and cleaning, usually in one visit.
- Fillings, and root canal treatment for an infected or painful tooth.
- Crowns (caps) and bridges to repair or replace teeth.
- Dentures, full, partial or clipped onto implants.
- Dental implants, planned and placed by an implantologist.
- Teeth whitening and braces, the latter with a visiting orthodontist.
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 (BDS, MDS) is a Prosthodontist and Oral Implantologist. Patients from Porvorim see her for check-ups, fillings and root canals, and for specialist work: implants, crowns, bridges and dentures.
Common questions
How far is the clinic from Porvorim?
About 4.5 km from Alto Porvorim, roughly 6 minutes by car without traffic, across the Mandovi in Patto, Panjim.
Is there a dentist near Porvorim open on Saturday?
Yes. Dr. Laura’s Dental Clinic is open on Saturday, 9:30 AM to 2 PM and 3 to 7 PM, as on weekdays. It is closed on Sunday.
Can I come by bus from Porvorim?
Yes. Buses into Panjim stop at the Panaji bus stand in Patto, about a four-minute walk from the clinic.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Laura?
No. You can call or WhatsApp to book directly, whether it is a check-up or specialist treatment.
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.