The clinical team
Dr Nikita Gosrani
Dentist - Clinical focus in temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
Dr Nikita Gosrani is a dentist whose practice is focused on temporomandibular disorders (TMD), jaw pain and orofacial pain. She combines advanced postgraduate training with a structured, evidence-informed approach to help patients understand the cause of their symptoms and the most appropriate management options.
Registration
AHPRA Registered Dentist
REG: DEN0001906673
Dental Board of Australia
Dental qualifications
BDS (Hons) — Cardiff University
BSc (Oral Disease) — Cardiff University
Master of Science in Medicine (Pain
Management) – University of Sydney, in progress
Postgraduate training
Master's — Pain Management (in progress) AACP Mini Residency in Craniofacial pain
University of Sydney · orofacial pain
Practises at
TMJ Centre Melbourne
About Dr Gosrani
Treatment decisions begin with a clear diagnosis
Every recommendation is guided by a comprehensive assessment, individual diagnosis and current evidence.
Dr Nikita Gosrani is a dentist whose clinical practice is limited to the assessment and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain. Her work focuses on jaw muscle and joint disorders, jaw-related headaches, bruxism and other conditions affecting the jaw and face. She also has a clinical interest in oral appliance therapy for sleep-related breathing disorders.
Many people with jaw pain spend months or years seeking answers before receiving a clear diagnosis. Dr Gosrani’s assessments are designed to identify the source of symptoms and the factors contributing to them, allowing treatment recommendations to be tailored to the individual diagnosis and current evidence.
The most important part of treatment is understanding why your symptoms have developed. A clear diagnosis guides better decisions."
Where appropriate, she works collaboratively with the clinic’s dental and musculoskeletal practitioners, as well as the patient’s GP and other healthcare professionals, to provide coordinated care within each clinician’s area of expertise.
Areas of focus
What Dr Gosrani helps with
Each area links to a detailed patient guide explaining symptoms, assessment and management options.
TMJ disorders & jaw pain
Assessment and conservative management of temporomandibular disorders.
Orofacial pain & jaw-related headaches
Facial pain and headache patterns influenced by jaw muscle load.
Orthotics & splint therapy
Custom oral appliances where clinically indicated by diagnosis.
Clenching, grinding & muscle overload
Bruxism and daytime habits that load the jaw joints and muscles.
Bite-related strain & jaw function
How occlusion and jaw mechanics contribute to symptoms.
Sleep & airway-related jaw concerns
Sleep-related clenching, morning symptoms and airway influences.
Qualifications & training
Education
- BDS (Hons) — Cardiff University, UK
- BSc (Oral Disease) — Cardiff University, UK
- Master's in Pain Management (in progress) — University of Sydney, focus on orofacial pain
- Ongoing professional development in TMD, dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain to ensure her clinical practice continues to reflect current evidence.
Clinical
Experience
Dr Gosrani qualified as a dentist in 2014 before progressively limiting her clinical practice to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain. Her background in general dentistry helps distinguish dental conditions from TMD and recognise when further investigation or referral may be appropriate.
Her dedicated scope of practice allows time for comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations tailored to each patient’s clinical findings.
Registration & memberships
Professional standing
Verified credentials
- AHPRA Registered Dentist — Dental Board of Australia
- Memberships with relevant professional associations
Registration can be verified on the public AHPRA register.
Integrated care
How Dr Gosrani works within the team
TMJ symptoms can involve several interacting systems. Where appropriate, care involves collaboration between dental and musculoskeletal practitioners within the clinic.
Diagnosis comes before treatment
No isolated treatments — every recommendation sits within a structured, diagnosis-led pathway.
Whole-body assessment
Jaw, posture, muscle function, breathing, sleep and daily habits are considered together.
Multidisciplinary care
Coordinated input across disciplines when appropriate, rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
Conservative and personalised
Care is staged and adjusted over time, guided by clinical findings and jaw function.
Patient guides
Written by Dr Nikita Gosrani
Book with Dr Gosrani
Start with a comprehensive TMJ assessment
If jaw, facial or head pain has been persistent or hard to make sense of, a TMJ-focused assessment may help clarify what is contributing and what your options are.