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  • Focus: We take great pride in the quality of our dentistry and prioritize preventive care to ensure good dental health for you and your family. This includes regular dental checkups, cleanings, and advice on proper oral hygiene routines to minimize the need for future treatment.

  • Services Offered:

    • Preventive Dentistry:
      • Dental consultations
      • Regular checkups and cleanings
      • Dental hygiene education and counseling
    • Restorative Dentistry:
      • Extractions
      • Fillings
      • Dental implants
      • Teeth replacements (crowns, bridges, dentures)
      • Root canal therapy
    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:
      • Corrective jaw surgery
      • Oral cancer treatment
    • Cosmetic Dentistry:
      • Teeth whitening
    • Orthodontics:
      • Braces and other orthodontic treatments for smile correction
    • Paediatric Dentistry:
      • Dental care for infants, children, and adolescents

  • Clinic Schedule:

    • Main Hospital Doctors Plaza: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Village Medical Centre:
      • Monday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Appointments:

    • Call: 0204291000
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