GDC No 311992
Dental Therapist
Hiral, a dedicated dental therapist, graduated as a dentist from a prestigious university in India before running her own clinic. After relocating to the UK, she earned a degree in healthcare management from the University of Birmingham and became licensed as a dental therapist and hygienist. Hiral is fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
With a focus on providing comprehensive oral healthcare, particularly for children, she has a special interest in treating children with a special focus on alleviating anxiety and make them feel at ease. Additionally, she demonstrates keen interest in addressing gum disease and conducting aesthetic restorative procedures.
Hiral’s scope of practice covers a wide range of services including:
• obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history
• carry out a clinical examination within their competence
• complete periodontal examination and charting and use indices to screen and monitor periodontal disease
• diagnose and treatment plan within their competence
• prescribe radiographs
• take, process and interpret various film views used in general dental practice
• plan the delivery of care for patients
• give appropriate patient advice
• provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear
• undertake supragingival and subgingival scaling and root surface debridement using manual and powered instruments
• use appropriate anti-microbial therapy to manage plaque related diseases
• adjust restored surfaces in relation to periodontal treatment
• apply topical treatments and fissure sealants
• give patients advice on how to stop smoking
• take intra and extra-oral photographs
• give infiltration and inferior dental block analgesia
• place temporary dressings and re-cement crowns with temporary cement
• place rubber dam
• take impressions
• care of implants and treatment of peri-implant tissues
• carry out direct restorations on primary and secondary teeth
• carry out pulpotomies on primary teeth
• extract primary teeth
• place pre-formed crowns on primary teeth
• identify anatomical features, recognise abnormalities and interpret common pathology
• carry out oral cancer screening
• if necessary, refer patients to other healthcare professionals
She prioritizes patient comfort and satisfaction, striving to create a supportive environment for individuals seeking dental care.
“I am a very nervous dental patient but was made to feel very at ease with Hiral, so thank you for being so patient with me and explaining everything.”
“Both my girls are always anxious coming for the dental visit, but Hiral was absolutely lovely and made them feel at ease, highly recommended.”
“Appointment with Hygienist this week. She was really welcoming as I’ve not seen her for some time. Professional, patient and explaining things throughout the procedure. I felt very reassured.”
“The hygienist was patient and kind to me and my sensitive teeth. She left them feeling extra clean too.”
“Excellent treatment. Professional and caring. On time too. Highly recommended.”
