“A patient who understands their mouth makes better decisions than one who is simply told what to do.”
Dr Shantanu Rao is a dental surgeon with postgraduate (M.D.S.) training focused on oral implantology and periodontics — the two disciplines that decide whether teeth, and the implants that replace them, stay stable for decades.
Qualifications
- B.D.S. — Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- M.D.S. — Master of Dental Surgery, Oral Implantology & Periodontics
- Practises as a Periodontist and Implantologist
- Over 10 years in clinical practice
Clinical focus
- Dental implants — single-tooth to full-mouth solutions
- Periodontics — gum disease diagnosis, treatment and maintenance
- Full-mouth rehabilitation
- Advanced restorative and smile-focused care on a healthy periodontal foundation
Treatment philosophy
Three principles run through every case at Kiansh:
- Explain first. You see what the doctor sees — the X-ray, the gum measurements, the options — before any decision is asked of you.
- Foundation before finish. Gums and bone are treated before crowns, implants or cosmetic work, because that order is what makes results last.
- Treat what needs treating. No inflated treatment plans. If watching and reviewing is the right option, that is what is advised.
How he works with patients
Consultations are appointment-based and deliberately unhurried. Questions are welcome — including "do I really need this?" — and estimates are given in writing before treatment begins. Patients managing diabetes or other conditions that affect gum and implant health receive coordinated, realistic guidance rather than one-size-fits-all instructions.
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