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Principal Dentist

Dr Raj Kumar

Principal Dentist

Dr Raj Kumar
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Qualifications

Dr Raj Kumar was educated at Guys Hospital London and is married with 2 children. He has over 17 years of cosmetic dentistry experience and is fully compliant with Procera, Empress, Lava, Zirconia an...
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Qualifications

Dr Raj Kumar was educated at Guys Hospital London and is married with 2 children. He has over 17 years of cosmetic dentistry experience and is fully compliant with Procera, Empress, Lava, Zirconia and Da Vinci porcelain systems.
List of accreditations

* Preferred Invisalign Doctor for the UK
* Platinum Invisalign Doctor
* American Dental Assistants Association ADAA Align Technology certificate Part 1- for Invisalign
* American Dental Assistants Association ADAA Align Technology certificate Part 2- for Invisalign
* Member of the Association of Dental Implantologists ADI
* Advanced Surgical Techniques Masterclass Royal College of Surgeons for Dental Implants
* Invisalign accreditation
* Invisalign European Summit 2006
* Invisalign European Summit 2007
* Association of Dental Implantologists ADI Masterclass
* Association of Dental Implantologists ADI Scientific Programme
* Association of Dental Implantologists ADI Scientific Congress
* Association of Dental Implantologists ADI National Forum
* Association of Dental Implantologists ADI Study Club Meetings
* Professor Daniel Buser Masterclass Surgical Aspects of Implantology
* Invisalign Provider Workshop
* The Pankey Institute Miami Continuum Level 1
* Simplant Certification Leuven Belgium
* Bupa Accreditation onwards
* Inamed Aesthetics Soft Tissue/Demal Fillers accreditation
* Osteocare Botox accreditation
* Osteocare Restylane accreditation
* The Osseointegrated Implant Course
* Facial aesthetics in Dentistry course
* Juvederm Dermal Filler accreditation
* British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry BAAD Scientific meeting
* Crownless Bridge Works Certification
* Facial Aesthetics Course Juvederm
* DMDS Tooth Whitening accreditation
* International Congress of Oral Implantologists ICOI accreditation
* American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry AACD past member
* BAAD past member
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My name is Lisa I'm a nurse/therapist, living in London since 2000. As a child I remember making numerous trips to the dentist with my mum for fillings and extractions due to teeth growing in unu...
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My name is Lisa I'm a nurse/therapist, living in London since 2000. As a child I remember making numerous trips to the dentist with my mum for fillings and extractions due to teeth growing in unusual directions. As I approached my teens and noticed a lot of my friends were wearing braces I thought it unusual that my teeth were worse than a lot of theirs and I couldn't comprehend why my dentist had never mentioned me having them, so I approached my mum and dentist about it.

In Ireland free dental care is provided to those under the age of 16yrs, however due to the high volume of severe cases I was told I didn't qualify for free dental care because my teeth were not 'bad enough.' Unfortunately my parents couldn't afford such an expensive treatment therefore I went through my tender teens hiding my teeth when smiling and avoiding as many photographs as possible. Friends and colleagues never commented on my teeth but that's because I always tried my best to hide them.

As an adult I now have the ability to pay for private treatment. Metal braces were never really an option as I was paranoid enough about my teeth without having so called 'train tracks' on display. I've thought about veneers as a quick fix and gaining that extra confidence sooner rather than later, however, I didn't like the idea of destroying my own teeth when I could preserve what was already there and healthy!

When I first heard about Invisalign I thought it was too good to be true; an invisible brace that straightened your teeth and no-one could see it. I researched it and thought brilliant, i want it!

I've always been sceptical about dentists and thought money only matters so when I went to Harley Street, 'the street where money is made' I thought this guy is going to try and persuade me to get veneers. I was surprised to find that Dr Kumar was against veneers and totally supported the fact that I wanted to preserve my own teeth.

Initially the Invisalign did cause slight tooth and headache, but with any brace there's pressure surrounding your teeth, this proves they're moving and that's a good sign! Each week I insert my new brace as my teeth are starting to take shape, it gets easier each time. I actually get excited when the week is up and I can see they are moving!

Lisa M




As a child I was on a form of medicine which discoloured my teeth to a grey.

I was always told that I would have to keep them this way, as there was nothing that could be done to make them white again.

In my 20's I settled down and thought nothing about it again, just kept them clean and had regular check ups.

Now in my 30's and a relationship breakdown I revisited the dentist, as for the first time in years I didn't like the way I looked. My self confidence had gone and my smile which I was now to portray to the world didn't look right.

After trying to commit suicide and very depressed Dr Kumar recommended treatment on my teeth in the form of veneers and he guaranteed me a white smile!

I agreed as I had nothing to lose, but after 2 weeks treatment a perfect smile was achieved and my self-esteem and confidence have reached heights that I never thought could! Everyone has noticed the difference and when I now look in the mirror I can't help but smile.

Dr Kumar I can't THANK YOU enough and I will never forget how you helped me get myself back the only thing now is to move forward.

If I know anyone who feels as unhappy as me this is the man who CAN fix it.

THANK YOU!!!

Debbie O

I felt I had to write to thank you for resurrecting my faith in dental surgeons.

Due to incidents many years ago my confidence and faith had diminished greatly, to such an extent that I had not visited a dental surgeon for 20 years.

Your patience, interest and professionalism coupled with your skill, not only in dentistry but also with people have restored my confidence, both in your profession and myself. I even look forward to my appointments. I cannot give you a higher recommendation than that.

Thank you once again and I hope your success will continue, I know it will.

Yours faithfully

John P
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