Smiles Dental Blanchardstown – Meet the team

Dr Nausheen graduated from Fatima Jinnah Dental College in Pakistan in 2003 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. She spent three years in Pakistan in general practice before moving to Ireland. Dr Nausheen joined Smiles Dental in 2012. She enjoys performing general dentistry with a particular intrest in aesthetic dentistry. Dr Nausheen aims to provide the best dental care possible to her patients.

Dr Nausheen is pleased to offer the “Cfast Smiles” treatment to her patients as well. This short term brace is the fast and affordable way to straighten your smile in a matter of months.

Dr Arkan Al-Qudsi graduated from the University of Tuebingen in 2007. He then spent seven years in general dentistry in Germany, before moving to a focus on dental implants and surgical practice.
He completed two years of postgraduate training in Oral Implantology at the German Society of Implantology DGI and was awarded his diploma. He is certified as a laser safety officer in the use of dental lasers for treatments such as root canal, gum and surgical laser treatment.

Salma did her Bachelors of Science and graduated from Bahuddin Zakariya University, Pakistan with honours. She practiced general dentistry with special interest in orthodontics and did her post graduate diploma in orthodontics. She has done certification in cryosurgery (periodontology) from Oregon Health and Science University USA. She has gained the qualification in the Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery with the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.

Salma is also a qualified provider of Six Months Smiles, Inman Aligners, Fast Braces and Dento Correct (clear Braces). She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry.

Dr.Meena Durai,BDS,Dip.PCDRCSI,MFDRCSI.

Dr. Meena graduated from “The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University”,Chennai, India in 2001. Meena earned a MFDRCSI,Dip.PCDRCSI from The Royal College of Surgeons. She has been practicing dentistry in Ireland since 2008. She joined Smiles Dental in 2016 and finished Six Month Smiles,C Fast and Invisalign Orthodontic courses.She enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry and She has special interest in Root canal treatment, Crowns, Bridges and Cosmetic dentistry.

She is continuously attending Various Post Graduate Dental Training Courses to keep her knowledge up-to date with all the new techniques and advancements in Dentistry.She is also excellent at treating nervous patients.

She is a qualified provider of Invisalign Clear Aligners and Clear Braces in Ireland.

Dr Ruxandra Jimenez qualified as a general dentist in 2009 after completing her training at the Ovidius University of Medicine in Constanţa, Romania. Dr Jimenez also pursued additional studies, earning her Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Restorative Dentistry from the University of Manchester in 2016. Since 2011, Dr Jimenez has practiced general dentistry in the UK, recently relocating to Dublin with her family.

Dr Jimenez practices a full range of preventative and restorative dental treatments at Smiles Dental. In addition to general dentistry, Dr Jimenez is also skilled in many aesthetic dental procedures, and is certified to provide Enlighten Whitening, cosmetic Mini Smile Makeovers and facial aesthetics.

Dr Jimenez practices a conservative, minimally invasive approach to dentistry whenever appropriate, providing her patients with the most functional and aesthetic benefits possible while reducing any associated risks. She also enjoys partnering with her patients to empower them with the information to take charge of their oral health and aims to create a fun and relaxing environment where patients feel comfortable asking questions. Dr Jimenez is also a very gentle dentist, and particularly enjoys working with nervous patients who may feel overwhelmed seeking dental care. Dr Jimenez is a fluent Spanish speaker.

In her free time, Dr Jimenez enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, and traveling.

Dr. Kumar Karra graduated from the B.R.S. Institute of Medical Sciences in India in 2002. He spent more than 10 years working in his native country as a general dentist before moving to Ireland, where he joined smiles in April 2019. Over the years, he has constantly upskilled by attending various dental courses and dental scientific meets. He always takes time to explain the treatment and treatment options to all his patients and is able to deal with nervous patients. He has a special interest in endodontics and restorative dentistry, and now provides Invisalign orthodontic treatment.