Dr. Namrata Jadwani - The Idea Is To Change The World, One Smile At A Time (Dentist)

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.

1. Tell us about your background and journey.

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 centre delivering smiles for 5 years now!


2. Despite so much of talent 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 were 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.


3. How important is super specialization for doctors?

I do think a specialization or super specialization is very beneficial to streamline your expertise and provide optimal care in that particular field. Having said that, healthcare is a mix of skill, education, effort and compassion. So even if you haven’t specialized, you can always provide very good care even at a general healthcare level.


4. What is your take on virtual methods of providing treatment?

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 who are 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.


5. What do you think are the key differences in studying medical in Indian and other countries?

I would say that the major differences arise between the Indian and global healthcare system because of population, economic constraints and insurance options. There is absolutely no difference in terms of skill set and increasingly even technology in certain urban parts of India.


6. 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.


7. Which is your favourite book and why?

One of my favourite books is The Secret because it teaches you to create a great balance your work and personal life and also about the power of the universe which helps you get through a lot of hurdles that come your way.


8. What impact do you want to create in the medical field. 

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.

The idea is to change the world, one smile at a time!


- Dr Namrata Jadwani (Dentist)

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Interviewed By Khushi Garg