Meet the Team

Dr Jay Pala

Co-Founder and Principal Dentist
BDS (UCLan), MPharm, MFDS, RCSEd, BchD
GDC No:264142

Jay is a kind and caring dentist who oversees the important role of leading Dental Works Kids, bringing a genuine passion for children’s dentistry to everything he does. Having seen first-hand the difficulties families in Essex face in accessing good children’s dental care, Jay is committed to building a practice where every child feels welcome, understood, and looked after.

Family is at the heart of Jay’s world. He’s married to Serena, a dentist, and together they have two young children, aged five and one, who keep them busy and full of joy. As a dad to little ones himself, Jay knows exactly what it’s like to sit in the waiting room hoping your child will feel calm and happy — and he’s made it his mission to create that experience for every family who visits.

Jay loves nothing more than taking his children to see the latest Disney films, and his youngest daughter’s favourite is currently Moana.

Fun Fact

Jay’s favourite Disney song is “Hakuna Matata” — meaning no worries. It’s a philosophy Jay tries to bring into the practice every day: just as Timon and Pumbaa taught us to let go of our worries, Jay wants every parent and child who walks through the door to feel exactly that — no worries at all.

Fun Fact

Jay’s favourite Disney song is “Hakuna Matata” — meaning no worries. It’s a philosophy Jay tries to bring into the practice every day: just as Timon and Pumbaa taught us to let go of our worries, Jay wants every parent and child who walks through the door to feel exactly that — no worries at all.