Dental care for older adults and people with complex health needs, planned around their medicines, mobility and pace.
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Dedication, clear explanations, and an appointment that is never rushed. That's what her patients write about most.
A Master’s in Geriatric Dentistry from USC Ostrow and 19 years of hospital dentistry, where she led the dental department.
She checks medical reports and medicines first, and works with your doctors when needed.
“Dr. Rifat carefully checked all my medical reports and medicines before starting.” Chhotu Ram J., aged 70
Families talk about her patience and clear explanations, with nervous children and frightened adults alike.
She saves natural teeth wherever she can, and treats the mouth as part of whole-body health.
Families stay with her for a decade or more, and travel across Dubai to see her.
“Our trusted family dentist for the past 15 years.” I. Shamsi
English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi.
Dr. Rifat's work centres on older adults and people with special health needs.
Unhurried, expert dental care for people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, planned around health conditions, medicines and mobility.
Dental care for people with disabilities, long-term illness or complex medical needs, planned with patience, extra time and close teamwork with families and doctors.
Patient, calming dental care for adults and children who feel nervous or frightened about the dentist, at a pace that feels safe.
Check-ups, fillings, root canals, gum care, dentures, implants and emergency care, with a focus on saving natural teeth.
“I am 70 years old and a heart patient, so my family was worried. Dr. Rifat carefully checked all my medical reports and medicines first. For almost a year I could not chew properly. Today I can chew and enjoy the food I like again.”
“Dr. Rifat treated me as a dignified human being. She said, 'Suman, you don't have any limitations.' I had anxiety with several dentists, yet you will see me smiling and laughing at her practice.”
“I visited Dr. Rifat for my mom's dental treatment. She shows a rare combination of expertise, compassion and patience, explains every procedure clearly, and makes seniors feel completely at ease.”
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Short videos on dentures, prevention and caring for older teeth. Follow @specialcare_dentist_rifatfalak.
Short, practical guides from Dr. Rifat, from preparing for the first visit to brushing someone else's teeth.
What to bring, who can come, and how to make the first appointment calm and useful, with a checklist you can print.
A simple, step-by-step method for carers helping an older adult or a person with a disability to keep their mouth clean.
Daily cleaning, night-time care and the signs that dentures need checking, explained simply for wearers and carers.
Why many medicines cause a dry mouth, why it matters for teeth, and simple ways to ease it.
Dr. Rifat sees patients in Al Nahda 2, near Al Qusais, and in Al Mizhar, at Al Khawaneej Mall. She does not offer home visits, so we plan every clinic visit around the patient's needs.
Clover Medical Centre
Office 304, Al Ahli House C (above Panoor Restaurant), Amman Street, Al Nahda 2, DubaiClinic hours. Please confirm Dr. Rifat's days when you book.
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DentisTree Dental Clinic
M17-M25, Al Khawaneej Mall, Khawaneej Street, Al Mizhar 1, DubaiClinic hours. Please confirm Dr. Rifat's days when you book.
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Dr. Rifat sees patients at both clinics in Dubai.
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