Comprising of dentists and dental ancillary, the Indian dental industry is envisaging an exemplary growth of 8.6 CAGR due to factors like growing healthcare awareness, increasing healthcare expenditure, rising trend of national rural and urban health missions, an increasing number of private dental clinics, and so on. However, a recentstudy on women in dentistry demonstrates the evolution of women in academic as well as clinical dentistry to be quite disappointing. While most female dentists in India continue to face the need of balancing their careers with the competing social and personal responsibilities of marriage and homemaking, Dr. Kaynat Gilani Hasmani has been harmonizing her personal and professional life impeccably.

As a bright student in her early years and a state-level topper in chemistry, her keen interest in learning the science of medicine and crafting beautiful smiles inclined her to take up her undergraduate studies in dentistry atthe Maharashtra University of health sciences. After pursuing her advanced studies and earning her master’s degree in Prosthodontics, Dr. Kaynat has come up with her brainchild ‘Designer Dental’ - one of the premium dental clinics in the country. Having prolific expertise across areas pertaining to smile makeovers, natural-looking veneers, full mouth rehabilitation, and implant dentistry, Dr. Kaynat has been able to establish herself as specialist prosthodontist with more than 11 years of experience in restorative and cosmetic dental treatments.

Dr. Kaynat engages in an exclusive interaction with Women Entrepreneur magazine.

Give Us A Brief Overview Of Designer Dental. How Is It Different From Other Dental Clinics In The Country?

As the name suggests, we design your smile in the most natural and bespoke manner to give you the smile of your dreams. As a prosthodontist, I believe in treating the root cause of oral deterioration and evaluating all relevant factors to treat patients with aesthetically attractive as well as natural-looking restorations.

Why Did You Decide To Establish Your Own Clinic That Provides A Complete Array Of General And Cosmetics Services For Oral Care?

Practicing since 2010, I have built a strong reputation of sincerity and dedication to my patients by ensuring they get an honest and professional treatment. Whether I am working on complex cases, full dental rehabilitation, smile makeovers, or general procedures, I always put my patient’s interests first.

The decision to step up my own clinic came up after I became a mother to a little angel and felt the need to balance out my professional life along with giving enough time to the upbringing of my daughter. Being highly motivated and determined to provide high-quality dental care to my patients, I remain aligned with the utmost sanitization protocols and advanced standards of care during my treatment.

Along With The Roles & Responsibilities That You Currently Shoulder At Designer Dental, Reflect On Some Of The Most Challenging Aspects Of Your Role As The Director?

Leading a clinic can be a challenging and complex task since you’re going to do a little bit of everything. Starting from establishing the internal tone to building the team, setting up a vision, looking out for new ways to improve along with an emphasis on the emotional dimension which is particularly relevant to healthcare, a leader has to manage it all. Dedicating my time to improving thelives and smiles of my patients is what keeps me going on, as it not only makes a difference in the lives of others but also in my life as well. Doctors have a major responsibility to mediate between differing interests in society for the pursuit of health. One of the major challenges for me is to look out for the most minimally invasive treatment that will not only enhance the patients’ health, function and aesthetics but also make it affordable for them.

What Have Been The Most Significant Milestones That You Have Achieved So Far In Your Professional Journey? What Has Been The Driving Force Behind Your Success?

A major milestone for me was the idea to choose between a career and being a good mother. According to me, letting work govern and swamp your life is not the recipe for success. The joy of being a mother and the unconditional love I receive, keeps me going. Striking a balance between my role as a mother and my role as a health care professional, I opted to be clear and open about the boundaries I have set forth between both of them.

“With the help of advanced technologies and knowledge, a dentist can create miracles where a set of yellow, broken teeth can be turned into a set of pearly white teeth that attracts all”

As I remain abided to this phenomenon, I ensure that both of my roles complement each other rather than cause turbulence. With the help of advanced technologies and knowledge, a dentist can create miracles where a set of yellow, broken teeth can be turned into a set of pearly white teeth that attracts all and puts people at ease. This is what drives me to move forward.

How Do You Keep Yourself Well Aligned With The Periodic Evolutions Occurring Within Your Respective Field Of Work?

In today’s competitive and fast-growing world, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd, but your knowledge and skills can make a difference. In order to keep myself well aligned with the periodic evolutions, I personally give a lot of time to reading by using online resources. I also attend professional events, invest in education and certifications, and follow national and international industry leaders to gain valuable insights and practical advice.

What Would Your Advice Be To Young Women And Girls Aspiring To Become Successful Dentists In The Future?

As a successful healthcare provider, I would advise them to follow their dreams. There is no shortcut to success, and you need to take the necessary steps steadily. Believe in yourself and reach out to help others in the best possible way you can because there is nothing greater than doing something for others.

Dr. Kaynat Gilani Hasmani, Director, Designer Dental

After earning her BDS from YMT dental college and hospital, Dr. Kaynat Gilani Hasmani pursued advanced studies and earned her master’s degree in prosthodontics and implants from Dr. DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai. A happy mother of one daughter, Dr. Kaynat cherishes family time. Apart from dentistry, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, traveling, and also working for the underprivileged. She likes to spare her free time in service to humanity and also provide dental treatment to the needy in the best possible ways.