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Everything to get you smiling...
FOUNDER
Being a Gold Medallist, Dr. Shaila Kumar obtained her B.D.S. in 1994 from Government Dental College, Bangalore. She consequently moved to the U.S. where she completed a 6 month certificate program from the University of Michigan in Orthodontics. She then did a Masters in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), a two year residency program at UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles). As a licensed practitioner in California, she practiced for about 7 years in Fairfield, Fremont and Livermore. During this period, she took up Continuing Education (CE) courses in all aspects of Dentistry to enhance her skills. She was trained by Dr. Chris Pescatore, Danville, CA, a leader in his field of Cosmetic Dentistry.
She returned to Bangalore with her family and set up Smile Needs Dental Group in the year 2006. It is a State-of-the-Art Multi-Specialty Dental Facility located about 6 kilometers from ITPL, Bangalore and about 6 kms from the old airport.
Dr. Shaila Kumar completed Nobel fellowship in 2009 for Implant and Esthetic Dentistry offered by Nobelbiocare. She has finished a Diploma in Laser Dentistry under the able guidance of Dr. Suchetan Pradhan, Mumbai-India, a pioneer in Laser Dentistry in India and President of Indian Academy of Laser Dentistry (IALD). Dr. Shaila Kumar is a fellow of the International College Of Oral Implantologists(ICOI) since 2010.
Dr. Shaila Kumar is committed to quality dentistry and a high standard of care. She believes in educating her patients about the dental needs and making them aware of the importance of treatment. Prevention is definitely better than cure and to ensure this, she also has a recall system in place for all her patients.
Dr. Shaila Kumar is a current member of IDA (Indian Dental Association) and IALD (Indian Academy of Laser Dentistry). She has been a member of ADA(American Dental Association), IDA, IALD, CDA (California Dental Association) and SACDS (Southern Alameda County Dental Society). She also conducts Oral Hygiene programs for school children and corporates.
Dr. Shaila Kumar is supported in all her endeavors by her husband Shiva C. Kumar, who is an Electronics and Computer Science Engineer and is currently working as a Director in a Healthcare IT Company. She is also a proud mother of 3 children.
In her spare time she likes to read. She also enjoys dance and music. She has travelled the world extensively and loves to experience the various cultures around the world.
OUR SERVICES
IMPLANTOLOGY​
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Single/Multiple teeth implants
Full mouth
Rehabilitation with Implants
TIH (Tooth In an Hour) with Implants
Implant Supported Overdentures
PEDODONTICS
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Anterior Strip Crowns
Pulpotomy and Stainless Steel Crowns
Space Maintainers
Sealants
Plaque Disclosure and training on brushing technique
Oral Hygiene Instructions and Diet Counselling
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
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Home and In-office Bleaching
Smile Makeovers
Tooth Jewellery
Metal Free Crown and Bridge(Procera, Lava Etc)
Veneers
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
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All types of Impactions
Cyst Resections
Biopsies
Sinus Lifts
Ridge Augmentation Etc
POWER WHITENING
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Brightest smile in just 30 minutes.
Halogen light source and a specially-formulated whitening gel
Remove years of stains in one easy treatment
PROSTHODONTICS
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Inlay/Onlay
Crown and Bridge
Partial and full Dentures
Biofunctional Prosthesis
Flexible Dentures
DIODE LASER TREATMENT
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No cut, No stitches, No pain, No bleeding
Minimally invasive with minimal recovery time.
Frenectomy
Gingivectomy
Operculectomy
20+
Years of Experience
15000+
Smiling Clients
20
Awards and Recognitions
15+
Happy Staff
OUR DENTISTS
Dr. Shaila Kumar
BDS , A.E.G.D
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Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist , Implantologist , Dental Surgeon , 21 Years Experience
Dr. Latha Barshilla
BDS
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Senior General Dentist,
18 Years Experience
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HAPPY CLIENTS
“Dr. Shaila along with her team of specialists are well experienced and knowledgeable. They explained the solutions for the problems I reported in detail and advised the best solution. The clinic has good infrastructure along with latest equipment. There is car parking in the basement too. Overall, happy to recommend anyone looking for dental treatment.”
Pranav
“The clinic is awesome and all the staff are also good. I appreciate the owner of the clinic Dr. Shaila Kumar who is a successful and experience lady . She has a perfect combo of managing skills,communication skills to calm down the patient and also her rich experience in dental field. She is too good. I now got a goo dental clinic in Bangalore to look for any treatment anytime for myself,my family members. i would also recommend all my friends and those guys who land on Smile Needs Dental Group page in Practo App to definitely come here for any dental related issues. The clinic is as awesome as the doctors and staff of the clinic.”
“Dr. Shaila Kumar is very nice doctor who gave me enough confidence to go ahead with a tooth extraction procedure with my 29th week of pregnancy running. I would recommend to visit Dr. Shaila to all those who are scared of going to dentist.”
Suhani Avarani
Anshuman Biswal
CONTACT US
Our Address
Working Hours
SMILE NEEDS DENTAL GROUP
Brookefield Branch
610, 1st floor, 'C' Block, AECS Layout,
(Next to Andhra Bank)
Kundalahalli, Bangalore
560037
Monday – Friday : 09:30AM – 2:00PM
02:30PM – 07:30PM
Saturday : 09:30AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : Prior appointments only
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Phone Numbers : 080-41508042
OR +91 8095555653
Emergency Phone : +91 9886518335