Dr. Pooja Desai received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from New York University in 2014. While there, she completed an Honors Program in Implantology and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society for academic excellence. At NYU, Dr. Desai was also involved with mentorship programs, community service, and research programs.

Dr. Desai is a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society, the American Dental Association, the Worcester District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Before going into private practice, she worked in community health centers providing dental care to underserved populations.

In her leisure time, Dr. Desai enjoys painting, baking, and traveling.