Meet Dr Jai Rawal
Owner and Principal Dentist at K&R Dental
BSc (Hons) Oral Biology, BDS, MFDS RCS (England), Diploma in Dental Implantology
Dr Jai Rawal has spent more than 20 years helping patients understand their dental health and make informed decisions about treatment. As the owner and Principal Dentist of K&R Dental, he takes time to listen, examine the cause of a concern and explain the available options in clear language.
Dr Jai graduated from King’s College London in 2002. His early career included positions at Birmingham Dental Hospital and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. After moving to Australia, he treated patients and helped teach dental students at Charles Sturt University’s Albury dental clinic. He joined K&R Dental in 2014 and became its owner in 2017.
Restoring teeth with Bioclear
One of Dr Jai’s particular interests is restoring worn, chipped and damaged teeth. He has completed the four-day Bioclear Core Anterior and Posterior Certification Course, alongside further training in composite restorations, porcelain veneers and the rehabilitation of tooth wear.
The Bioclear Method uses shaped matrices and injection-moulded composite resin to build or restore a tooth. It may be an option for some patients with chips, gaps, worn teeth or spaces known as black triangles. Dr Jai assesses each tooth before recommending whether a composite restoration, crown, veneer or another approach is suitable.
Looking at the jaw, bite and sleep
Dr Jai is also interested in temporomandibular disorders (TMD), tooth grinding and dental sleep medicine. His completed training includes dental sleep medicine, occlusion and a four-day TMD and sleep mini residency. He is undertaking further education in TMD and dental sleep medicine.
For patients with jaw discomfort, clenching, tooth wear or sleep-related concerns, Dr Jai considers the dental findings alongside the patient’s symptoms and history. Depending on the concern, care may involve dental treatment, an oral appliance or referral to another health professional for assessment.
Developing myofunctional care
Dr Jai is undertaking further training in myofunctional orthodontics as he develops a dentist-led orofacial myofunctional service at K&R Dental. This area examines habits and functions such as tongue posture, lip seal, chewing and swallowing, and how they may relate to oral development. Assessments and recommendations will be tailored to each patient, with referral when another practitioner’s input is needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Oral Biology, University of London, 1999
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, King’s College London, 2002
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2004
- Diploma in Dental Implantology, University of Bristol, 2011
Staying Busy
The memberships Jai holds include the Australian Dental Association and the Royal College of Surgeons in England. He believes in being progressive and giving patients the best care. As such, he takes many continuing education courses to stay informed on new techniques and technology.
Outside of dentistry, Jai stays busy with his two children. He likes to take them for picnics and go golfing in his spare time.
Get to know dr rawal
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