Growth & Serving The Community in Leeds – Our Journey So Far

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Growth & Serving The Community in Leeds – Our Journey So Far

What an incredible 18 months it’s been since we established Meliora Dental!

We’ve recently been reflecting on our journey so far since establishing Meliora Dental, and something that’s resonated with us the most is amazing our community are, and the wonderful feedback we’ve received.

Making patients feel good about their teeth and feel safe in the dental practice environment is why we do what we do. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support!

We thought this would be a good time to look back on how Meliora Dental has evolved and to wish the very best of luck to our Practice Principal Dr Kunal Rai with his entry for Principal of the Year at the Dentistry Awards!

We caught up with Kunal and quizzed him about all things Meliora Dental – take a look at the interview with him below….

Q. Hi Kunal. Tell us a bit about the origin of Meliora.

Dr Kunal. Hi.

I bought the practice at the time when my wife was pregnant.

The sale went through 3 days after she gave birth to our lovely boy – it really felt like Meliora Dental was meant to be!

Nevertheless, I ensured my work and family didn’t feel neglected and ensured there was a good balance. I wanted to lead by example with both my family and with my colleagues. Consequently, I was at work throughout the infancy of the practice – and being a supportive father and husband too, of course.

I feel that as a Practice Principal, you have to practice what you preach. I wouldn’t expect my team to feel motivated if they didn’t have a leader who brought his best to the table every single day! Equally, I hope they respected my decision to skip some team social events when my son was very young (in fact I know they do – they’re great people!)

Q. Sum up the ethos of Meliora Dental in a nutshell.

Dr Kunal. In a nutshell, I would say impeccable service and a seamless patient experience are as much at the heart of what we do at Meliora Dental. Equally though, so is an excellent level of clinical care.

Whether we’re delivering NHS or private dentistry, we use the use the latest tools at our disposal.

Q. What kind of tools did you introduce at the practice to make a difference to the patient experience?

Dr Kunal. In the first month in the life of Meliora Dental alone we introduced the Kiroku note-taking system for the whole practice. This has been a game-changer, giving dentists much more time with patients, as less time needs to be spent writing up notes post-appointment.

We also installed Pearl to ensure the team was fluid and working efficiently, with no compromise on the quality of treatment and service patients received. Pearl is an AI X-ray machine that can show patients a colour-coded X-ray, clearly outlining how extensive a cavity is. This can help them understand the justification for getting a filling or a crown and motivate them to take preventive steps to avoid cavities in the future.

The new 2 iTero scanners at the practices have also significantly improved the efficiency of the practice, speeding up treatment for patients and helping the team to help more patients on a daily basis.

Q. What have been your biggest personal achievement from the last 12-18 months?

Dr Kunal. I Embarked on a 3-year diploma in oral surgery with Dr Chris Waith. This is to complement my MSC in Dental Implantology. I’ve also joined the “Elite Dental Leadership” course which is a MBA-style module-led course teaching us how to grow the practice both clinically and non-clinically.

This is with a view to growing my aptitude as a Leader and Principal dentist – I believe any good leader should always be learning, no matter what their skill level and experience!

Q. Are you actively involved in helping your community and if so, what are you involved with?

Dr Kunal. Absolutely – we love supporting our community where we can.

We are now one of the Official Sponsor and the dentist for the Yorkshire cricket team including players like Joe Roots and the legendary Darren Gough.

I believe in creating a culture of giving back. This year I have supported the Wells on Wheels charity at our practice. We donate shoes as part of the Wells on Wheels. Recently I have also sponsored and given free oral health advice at my father’s old school in Hazaribagh, India, to children under the age of 16.

As a practice, we also believe in helping others and have strongly supported work experience on a regular basis. We have been asked to come in October by Allerton High School and Roundhay School in Leeds to give a talk on dentistry to year 12/13, which I’m really looking forward to.

Meliora Dental Sponsored the charity ball at Leeds Dental School this year I provided the prize for the winner of the raffle (a free teeth whitening kit). We were also proud sponsors of the Indian/Hindu festival at the Leeds Hindu Temple.

Q. Describe your practice culture – how do you foster a supportive and caring environment?

Dr Kunal. I always have an open-door policy and allow the team to express themselves directly to myself or if there is something they are not happy about can post it in the anonymous box.

Each member of the team has my personal number if they need to reach out about any issues.

Providing great dentistry to patients starts with having a superb team around me, and I’m very fortunate to have dedicated clinicians who share in my love of helping and supporting others with their healthcare.

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We look forward to getting to know you and helping you maintain great teeth and gums for life.

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Reece Johnson

18:36 25 Nov 24

First visit with Meliora Dental - Very pleasant staff. Kunal managed to fit my 1 year old in very quickly after an incident at the weekend, he was extremely patient with her and tried to make her feel as comfortable in the surroundings as possible. 10/10 service.

Regina Santo

10:00 14 Oct 24

I recently visited Meliora Dental Practice, and I couldn't recommend it enough. I was in so much pain, but I was assisted promptly and received the right and effective treatment. Dr. Kunal and Dr. Namrata are excellent professionals who provided outstanding customer care throughout the entire process. Thank you very much!

Van Hardman

18:14 10 Oct 24

My experience at Meliroa Dental over the last 4 weeks has been amazing! I contacted Kunal via his social media platform and came in for a consultation. After explaining to Kunal that I was only available for the next 4 weeks he managed to squeeze me in and complete all the work within the time constraints. Im very happy with the composite bonding, I would highly recommend this dentistry.

unatti singh

12:25 26 Sep 24

Such lovely dentists. Ive not been for a while, but the experience here has been amazing and reassuring compared to others. Registered here for sure!

Nadia Ahmed [Leeds]

08:43 25 Sep 24

Thank you to Dr Kunal Rai for an amazing and easy experience. My son had two teeth extracted and usually struggles with any sort of procedures but Dr Rai was patient and made him feel at ease. Very professional, friendly and overall an excellent dentist. Highly recommend thanks again

Ashk K

15:02 19 Sep 24

10/10 Amazing experience highly recommend. Had my consultation with Dr Kunal in regards to having a straighter smile. Dr Kunal talked me through the process and made me feel super comfortable in the consultation. I am now on my aligner journey and can already see amazing results. Super excited to see how my teeth look at the end.

Ibrahim Ahmedin

09:20 13 Sep 24

All staff are very helpful and respectful. The doctor who attended me is very professional and knowledgeable, gives comfort and confidence to his patients. I witnessed staff have excellent team spirit and respect to each other and patients.Keep it up!Thanks for your kind service.

avan jj

13:37 11 Sep 24

Last 2 times I have visited the dental practice with Dr Kunal Rai and my experience has been great. Dr Kunal has been amazing and friendly throughout the whole process and walked me through each step thoroughly. He also gave me some amazing advice and recommendations which I will definitely look into. I definitely felt at ease and had no worries. The procedure was smooth and felt no pain at all! the level of care and attention to detail was outstanding. Dr Kunal made sure I was comfortable and informed throughout. The assistant was also positive and efficient. I would highly recommend Dr Kunal Rai for anyone who is especially anxious during procedures like this!

A Elliott

10:35 05 Sep 24

Taking out my bad tooth and replacing it with a single denture. It’s was much easier than what I thought. Options was given and full details before and after my procedure. Dentist was amazingly patience during my procedure .thank you so much.

Halima

14:17 15 Aug 24

My Mother has received a excellent help and advice,the Dental Doctor was very helpful and my mum is very Happy and pleased .the dental Doctor was very good at her work and knew exactly what to do ,my mum is feeling better.My Mother really thank her for her great job and help.

Ankur Mody

07:55 15 Aug 24

Dr. Kunal and the team have a great clinic and our family is glad to have been registered here. It runs professionally and we receive a very good level of service and care. Onwards and upwards!

Saif Rehman

20:20 09 Jul 24

Amazing dentist firm with great staff, had my Invasalign done with Dr Kunal Rai and he is a good person, friendly and was very professional, eould recommended to anyone 👌

Jeremy Bennett

15:30 09 Jul 24

Great dental practice. I started here six months ago after a veritable nightmare with my NHS dentist. I have been really happy with the treatment that I have received thus far.

Uzma Wahab

14:23 08 May 24

Amazing staff amazing treatment and highly recommended. You get seen the same day for an emergency. Best dentist in town .

Lauren Verdon

13:01 24 Mar 24

Couldn’t recommend Meliora Dental more highly. Their expertise in the teeth transition process and the great staff made my teeth journey an exciting process. I’d absolutely return for any future treatments and I highly recommend the dental practice.

Jason

20:24 28 Feb 24

Came here for a dental implant after losing a tooth in a car accident 10 years prior. The process involved using Invisalign as my teeth had moved and the gap where the implant was to be inserted had become too narrow. Also, due to the amount of time that had passed, there was not enough bone to place the implant, and I needed to have bone grafts. The first bone graft was unsuccessful, but thankfully the second one was a success, enabling me to go ahead with the implant. Though this added time to the expected treatment timeframe, Kunal explained every part of the process with me in detail, and gave care advice at each stage. He cared about how my smile would look, my appointments never felt rushed, and time and care was taken to ensure the implant would function and look like a natural tooth. Would definitely recommend.

Mary Bundy

17:51 22 Feb 24

Thanks to all staff at this practice. I have been registered here for 20 plus years.Recently received first class professional care when requiring urgent tooth extraction.Reception staff listened and responded quickly. Nurse who was caring and supportive. Dentist, knowledgeable , skilful , confident and patient throughout.

Paige Donnellan

15:00 29 Jan 24

I Couldn’t be happier, Kunal is so professional and talks you through everything step by step, I’m absolutely in love with my smile, I haven’t stopped showing my new pearly whites off.This is something I have always wanted but my fear of the dentist has always held me back, if only I would of known how much this would of changed how I feel about my smile I would of done it years ago.Thank you Kunal And Meliora Dental 🦷

Mister G

18:47 16 Dec 23

Great service at Meliora Dental. Dr Rai and his team are highly skilled in delivering a high quality of care. I will be going back to continue my dental treatment and check ups in the future.

Nma Egwim

11:45 11 Dec 23

The staff are very nice and professional. It's expensive but you will get your money's worth. My teeth (mouth) is at it's healthiest since my pregnancy. My crown looks like my other teeth (it will take a little getting used to) but am pleased with them. They know their job in my opinion.

Orlando Harper

18:33 24 Nov 23

Had a dental Clean with Ellie at the practice today the clean and polish was very thorough 🙂 10/10

Abbie Armitage

14:28 24 Nov 23

Absolutely hate dentists but Ellie made me feel so comfortable and less anxious. She made sure I was okay throughout the full appointment, couldn’t of had a better experience!

Deepy Kaur

14:54 16 Nov 23

Great dentist 🦷 staff are really lovely girls are so supportive and K. Rai is a great dentist! Went into remove my wisdom tooth nice and easy pain free I was shocked how easy it was 🙏🏽 thank you

Will’s Bubble

12:08 14 Nov 23

The extraction of my front tooth was painless and my denture fitting in was perfect! Grateful to Dr Kunal Rai and his team. My confidence is back already!! I would recommend this practice👌😊

Gubs Singh

13:58 11 Nov 23

Fantastic experiance with Dr Kunal and Dr Nam, had a very stressful case with my child. Dealt with quickly and ended with the best case scenario. Now we manage to save the existing tooth and complement with Composite BondingReally impressed with the service and facilities

Kaniza Liaqat

11:30 31 Oct 23

Ellie was amazing today. I was very nervous when I came but she put me at ease and explained erverying she was going to do. I have never had a hygienist who was so gentle at cleaning my teeth. Thank you Ellie I will.happily come to the dentist again without worry.

Andrea Douglas

09:04 06 Oct 23

This was a very quick process done within weeks and painless and no back and forth.I had two appointments and they do payment plans, would recommend that you come and see for yourself. Wonderful staff and dentist.

Kamaljit Chaggar

14:19 29 Sep 23

Completely professional and very informative and especially cater for the needs of the individual, also helpful with arranging appointments around my work patterns.

AZ2020

11:22 26 Sep 23

Had my appointment today with the dental hygienist Ellie and she did a phenomenal job! She took a good 45 mins to clean my teeth and removed all the stains and plaque build up. Ellie also took the time to explain how to properly brush your teeth especially the difficult to reach areas. Best teeth clean I’ve ever got!

Zak R-b

09:44 22 Sep 23

Very modern and friendly practice, the dentist is always super helpful and explains everything clearly

Mohammed Shoaib

15:13 10 Sep 23

I cannot believe how easy it was to book an appointment, be seen by Dr. Rai, and book in a follow-up appointment with the hygienist, Ellie.Many thanks to the team for making the process uncomplicated, I definitely recommend this clinic.

Mohibur Rahman

13:10 05 Sep 23

Excellent service from my dentist Kunal and her staff! He is the best! Would recommend the practice..

Christine Somers

09:24 24 Aug 23

This dentist have given me my smile back. Had 2 crowns fitted and all through the procedure I was told step by step what he was doing. A big Thankyou from a very happy patient.

Sean

20:34 02 Aug 23

Excellent dentist; my teeth are in the best condition they've been in for years thanks to Kunal and the team, Thankyou guys. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ☆☆☆☆☆

Paul Mancini

18:24 21 Jul 23

Had root canal treatment, and then a crown fitted.Very professional and very friendly service.Highly recommend.

Natasha Kosak

18:20 18 Jul 23

Lovely dental practice & the staff are so friendly! Maira put me at ease when it was very obvious how nervous I was and offered advice with no judgement! I can't say I've ever had a good experience with a dentist prior to now, but the team at Meliora Dental really help calm the nerves and make you feel comfortable.

Liz Brown

15:46 18 Jul 23

I'm really nervous about the dentist and had left it far too long. But the team are really kind and friendly. Definitely made my experience less daunting.

julie franks

17:35 16 Jul 23

The service I got in surgery 2 was by far the best experience Ive ever had in a dentist, its more like coming to see friends rather than an appointment, I was so nervous and anxious when I first attended but they made me feel so calm and ready to get my teeth sortedStill a little way to go but I can see the light at the end if the tunnel and its all rhanks to the staff.. especially surgery 2 !!!

Scott Baulk

12:27 06 Jul 23

Really good service, was call in to see the dentist after only waiting 4 mins. They made me comfortable and explained the full process.

Calvin Yeung

09:10 05 Jul 23

Had to have an emergency appointment as crown fell out, didn't realise the receptionist booked me in private practice so was hit with a bigger bill than expected. Very pleasant experience with the service though and would consider using them again.

yassin 4322

10:50 30 Jun 23

Ellie is amazing and explained everything before we started and I am very satisfied with the treatment. She is amazing and she helped me a lot. We recommend you to come and go here. Practice clean and organized. Receptionist Candyce is good! She is amazing.

Joan Jarvis

10:54 29 Jun 23

I attended this practice for an appointment to replace a filling. I was able to discuss the alternatives and choose my preferred treatment. The injections were painfree as was the rest of the procedure. Each step was explained to me and I felt relaxed and reassured. Afterwards I was able to ask questions and consider my future dental care. I thoroughly recommend this practice.

Sammy Mae

13:30 23 Jun 23

Fantastic and clean dental practice. I have changed dentists to follow Kunal and travel 45 minutes to see him as I feel he always takes care of me and is very honest and up front with any treatment needed. He really puts me at ease and prior to having Kunal as my dentist, I was always very nervous about even having a check up!

Orlando Harper

07:32 17 Jun 23

Excellent service with Knowledgeable Dentists that actually solve your dental problems and offer a variety of solutions.

Andrea Baddeley

15:14 16 Jun 23

I recently had a front tooth implant fitted by Kunal and the quality of work and level of care given was faultless. I'm so pleased with the end result! Thanks

Katie Power

19:25 14 Jun 23

Fantastic dentist. The practice looks so much better now

Lapman Ma

09:17 14 Jun 23

Very pleased with this dental practice. Friendly and clean environment. Managed to save my tooth before it was too late with the latest technology. Thank you and will continue coming to you. 🙏

Parminder Chaggar

14:47 09 Jun 23

Was seen in a timely manner and received great service from the dentist.

Penelope Navarro

14:10 06 Jun 23

Great dental practice. Very impressed with the quality of the treatment given. I used to have my dental treatments abroad (complex procedures done) but now I found a reliable dental practice here. Hollie and Kunal are fantastic dentists. Kunal is very profesional, very updated with the latest treatments available. I feel I’m getting the best possible dental care. Candi in reception was lovely and very helpful. They look after all my family’s dental health. Thank you so much you all

señorita nazreen

22:48 03 Jun 23

I've not long registered at this dental practice. I've had a phenomenal experience for my dental care. I've found the practitioners at the practice very professional, ordained, offering high standards of patient care. I was given an interpretation of my dental xray which helped me understand my oral health and for future reference with the valuable advice that I was given to take good care of me oral health. The team are commendable both professionally and they have a friendly manner making my experience comforting inpartular if you are apprehensive about dental care. I would certainly recommend this service if you are seeking reliability, verasity and good oral health care. Thank you to Kunal and your colleagues for your high standards in providing commendable service and for taking good care of my oral health.Nazreen.

Joe Joshi

17:45 03 Jun 23

Was delighted with the service and outcome of my visit would have no hesitation in recommending this practice . Joe

Varun Sachdeva

17:38 03 Jun 23

Dr Kunal is a brilliant dentist, would highly recommend him

Ahdhia Ahmed

15:52 01 Jun 23

Great dentist, always get great service the girls in surgery 3 imsaal and Maira are always a pleasure

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I was never conscious of my teeth much but over the years my teeth became more overcrowded, in particular my bottom teeth. I found myself smiling in photos with my mouth closed as I didn’t like the way my teeth looked this was something that over time I got even more conscious of and so...

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Kunal and his team gave me the best experience throughout my transformation. Everything was explained all the way through the process and he even accommodated my lunch time appointments every 4 weeks! He always gave his honest opinions and made me feel at ease. He is such a perfectionist and wouldn’t let me leave my...

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As a result of an accident I had as a child my front tooth suffered some trauma and became discoloured over time. The tooth eventually broke last year which led to it being removed. I was referred to Kunal who took me through the various options I had. As functionality was the most important aspect for a replacement for me we agreed an implant was the route to go. The tooth removal however left an element of damage to the natural bone so I had to undergo a bone graft to repair this. One year after the extraction (as 2 bone grafts were needed in the end) I'm now fitted with my implant and I can honestly say I have never been as proud to smile as I am today. From start to finish Kunal...

As a child, I was given a fixed brace by a practice who showed very little care. These were removed after 9 months due to them being "unable to straighten anymore" leaving me unhappy with my teeth and a major open bite. As years went on, I became less and less confident with my teeth, until I came across Kunal. From the first moment I walked into the practice, Kunal was very welcoming and talked me through every possible stage that would happen if I was to go ahead with treatment with zoom calls to show the perceived results and ensure I was happy to go ahead with treatment Kunal gave me a diagnosis of my open bite, which was behavioural, therefore instantly this behavioural trait was worked upon to receive the best results from...

Thank you for your hard work and I hope this testimonial reflects just how happy I am with my smile. The care and attention which I received during my smile makeover was far better than any I have previously experienced. Kunal and his team were amazing throughout the entire process. I had regular check-ups throughout, and each time Kunal would make sure I was happy, not just with the work that had already taken place, but with the direction my smile was headed. Kunal engaged in discussion with me about each aspect making sure I fully understood what would happen and giving me the chance to have my own input. This combined with his vast knowledge and incredible skill left me feeling fully relaxed and in safe hands. Each step was performed in meticulous detail,...

Kunal is a very approachable, informative and meticulous dentist. From the beginning of my last Invisalign journey, Kunal explained the procedure very clearly and thoroughly. He showed me a 3D image and how my teeth would change throughout the treatment, the length of the treatment and the possible cons of it, such as black triangles and what can be done to minimize them. Kunal made it clear from the beginning that as a dentist his interest was the function of the teeth, better oral hygiene, the bite etc. I learned so much from him regarding my own teeth, that it was my bottom teeth that was causing the misalignment on my top teeth, l have gum recession due to excess brushing and l was in danger of losing two teeth due to it! Things my...

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