Dr. Namrata Jadwani Takhtani is a gold medalist cosmetic dentist
and smile analyst, with her Mumbai based practice called The Smylist. With an
array of bespoke smiles in her foray, she prefers to call herself a curator of
smiles rather than a dentist.
I’m a cosmetic dentist by profession though I prefer calling myself a smile curator. I’ve done my Masters in Prosthodontics, taken various courses globally, and have my own practice called The Smylist in Mumbai. We’re a bespoke and comprehensive dental center delivering smiles for 5 years now!
Despite so many talented professionals in India, why do people look abroad for treatment?
I feel like the perception of healthcare in India is changing, however slowly. The initial apprehension of the quality and treatment protocols in India was the reason people looked at healthcare outside of India. But with the influx of standardized care, state of the art equipment, and talented healthcare professionals I slowly see that changing.
I feel like the perception of healthcare in India is changing, however slowly. The initial apprehension of the quality and treatment protocols in India was the reason people looked at healthcare outside of India. But with the influx of standardized care, state of the art equipment, and talented healthcare professionals I slowly see that changing.
Which countries are the best for studying medical, besides India?
I think it depends on the field you’re looking at and the duration - but for dentistry, I think New York and LA would be really good options.
We see a hike in the demand for telephonic or virtual appointments. What is your take on its efficiency?
I think the one thing this pandemic has changed is the demand and understanding of virtual appointments. I feel it started as a necessity but it’s here to stay. While it does not substitute a personal consult - it has greatly helped in pain alleviation, treatment planning, and also connecting with healthcare professionals, not in your city. So what it does is saves an initial consultation appointment or allows you to get an opinion from a doctor who you may not be able to get treatment from.
Tell us more about ‘The Smylist’. How can one reach you for appointments or suggestions?
I founded The Smylist with the idea of changing people’s perceptions towards dentistry and the phobia associated with it. When you visit us, you come in for an experience, not for treatment. We don’t look, feel or smell like a clinic, our equipment is state of the art and my treatment protocols are custom and not just out of a textbook.
I founded The Smylist with the idea of changing people’s perceptions towards dentistry and the phobia associated with it. When you visit us, you come in for an experience, not for treatment. We don’t look, feel or smell like a clinic, our equipment is state of the art and my treatment protocols are custom and not just out of a textbook.
Patients can always reach out to us for appointments over a call, email, or even Instagram! We’re very accessible and responsive overall platforms.
How has Covid-19 affected your profession?
Like most professions, we have also faced multiple setbacks but are now grappling our way back. We’re one of the top risk professions so our safety protocols have been revamped completely, adjustment to working in PPE suits has not been easy as well but we are working our way through, one smile at a time.
Interviewed by - Mukund M
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