Dentist & Staff

Our dentists are the main reason we’re able to provide excellent dental care. We invite you to make an appointment today and start creating healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Our kind, caring, and courteous team of dental professionals are an integral part of the Nobel Dental Care family. Our patients’ comfort and care are their top priorities.

Dr. Pooja Mehrotra, DDS

Owner/Dentist

Dr. Pooja Mehrotra has been doing dentistry for 10 years in the USA. Before coming to the USA, Dr. Pooja Mehrotra was a dentist in India. After Graduating from New York University College of Dentistry, she lived and worked in four states. Dr. Pooja Mehrotra gathered wisdom, philosophies, and the culture of different dental settings, and from great mentors – some of whom are still in touch and a phone call away for complex cases – and along with extensive continuous education in different disciplines of dentistry including oral surgery, endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, invisalign and laser.

Based on her years in practicing dentistry and skills, Dr. Pooja Mehrotra can easily tailor a treatment plan according to your needs. Her real talent comes from being able to connect to her patients. Dr. Pooja Mehrotra will go over

your options and educate you as many times as needed, and she will spend as much time with you as you need in order to help you make the right decisions for your dental needs. She is ready to help you when you are ready.

Dr. Pooja Mehrotra understands going to the dentist is an emotional experience every single time for a patient. It can bring on lots of pleasant and not so pleasant memories, and she aspires to make your visit as pleasant as possible. She believes in practicing dentistry in a way that brings smiles on everyone’s face – her patients, her staff, and herself – and if your spirits do not get lifted up after meeting with her, then she has work to do! She works on it everyday.

Dentistry is true passion of Dr. Pooja Mehrotra. When not working, she likes to spend time with her two children. She believes her children are her great teachers in her personal life. Dr. Pooja enjoys painting oil on canvas – and she is happy she does not have to do it for a living – dreaming about travelling the world some day, and wishing everyone healthy joyful smiles.

Dr. Richard P. Jacob, DMD

Founder/Dentist/Retired

Dr. Jacob started his family dentistry practice in Lancaster in 1983. Since then, he’s served the community by providing great customer service and by changing the way we smile every day. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Scranton with a degree in biology and also has a Master’s degree in biochemistry. Dr. Jacob then attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his DMD. He is a member of the North Carolina Dental Society and the Tri-County Dental Society.

Dr. Ashok Gorrepati

Dentist

Dr. Ashok Gorrepati, a distinguished alumnus of New York University College of Dentistry, brings a wealth of experience to our dental clinic.With five years of dedicated service in Minnesota, he relocated to South Carolina in 2022.

Driven by a passion for comprehending patients' needs, he prioritizes educating them on the crucial aspects of oral health.

Beyond the dental chair, Dr. Gorrepati finds joy in family life with his wife and two children. An avid traveler during leisure, his commitment extends beyond the clinic, embodying a holistic approach to both professional and personal well-being.

Dr. Sahitya Chiramana 

Dentist

Berenice’s

Dental Assistant

Berenice Tapia was raised in Lancaster, SC. She has been working with Dr. Pooja for 7 years. While attending college, she worked part-time and began her career as a dental assistant. Over time, dentistry grew on her, leading her to deeply appreciate the connections she made with patients and the opportunity to assist with their dental needs. Through her persistence and dedication, and with the outstanding education and training provided by Dr. Pooja, Berenice worked her way up to the position of Regional Manager. In her free time, she enjoys spending moments with her family, friends, and her fur babies. She also has a passion for choreographing dances.

Paloma Mendoza

Dental Assistant

Paloma Mendoza was born and raised here in Lancaster, SC. She is passionate about dentistry as well as treating and helping her community. She loves to see the patients' satisfaction after they get their dental work completed. A beautiful smile means a lot to her so she knows how important it is for everyone else. She is one of our dental assistants in addition to helping Dr.Pooja with operations and making sure the patients are always satisfied. She looks forward to working at Sun Dental with her amazing colleagues, and to continue helping out her community to keep and maintain a healthy smile. When Paloma is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her parents and two younger sisters. She has a special place in her heart for her first fur baby, Blue. He was a sweet, loving Husky that sadly passed away in July, 2023. Since then, Benji, her new puppy, has actively mended her heart strings.

Irina Fridman

Front Desk

My name is Irina Fridman. I came originally from Ukraine in 1991 and speak English and Ukrainian languages.I have been working in dental field for over 25 years. Starting as dental assistant I took other positions in the office with time. This gave me an opportunity to learn different areas of this trade and grow. In 2020 I moved to Lancaster to work with Dr. Pooja Mehrotra and love it to this day! Dr. Pooja Mehrotra is an experienced, Knowledgeable and caring dentist. She is recognized and appreciated by local community. I enjoy being part of her team and working with wonderful people and skilled, valued, thoughtful doctors. I go home with great feeling of accomplishment knowing that so many people were helped and taken care of.