Dr Darshan Boindala qualified in dentistry in India in 1999 before moving to the UK in 2000. He subsequently spent five years working across Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery units in the UK as a Senior House Officer and Locum Registrar, developing extensive experience in oral surgery and in managing complex clinical cases.
During this time, he completed the MFDS RCS (Eng) in 2001 and successfully passed the International Qualifying Examination (IQE) in 2004. He later completed his medical degree (MBBS) in 2008 and an MSc in Dental Implantology and Oral Surgery from the Marconi Institute, Italy, in 2020.
Dr Boindala has extensive experience in postgraduate dental education. He has previously worked as an RCS MJDF and ORE trainer, served as an ORE examiner, and was awarded an Honorary Lecturership by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009.
He now works primarily in oral surgery and dental implantology, alongside his continued passion for teaching and mentoring dental professionals.
What Dr Boindala brings to our LDS training
Dr Boindala's combination of clinical, surgical, teaching and examining experience makes him particularly valuable to candidates preparing for the LDS examination.
Having previously trained overseas candidates and worked as an examiner, he brings an understanding of the standards expected of overseas-qualified dentists seeking UK registration and, importantly, how candidates are expected to apply their clinical knowledge within an examination setting.
His teaching helps our students move beyond simply memorising information. Through clinically focused discussion and case-based learning, he supports candidates in developing safe clinical judgement, structured decision-making and the ability to justify their management appropriately, particularly within oral surgery and related clinical scenarios.
His own experience of completing the IQE also gives him a valuable understanding of the journey undertaken by internationally qualified dentists entering UK practice.
Outside dentistry, Darshan is a keen wildlife enthusiast and scuba diver, having qualified as a Dive Master. He is also an avid cricket fan and, perhaps most importantly, a devoted dog lover.