Dr Karuna Khatri
General Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
AHPRA Registration: DEN0001375506
Position: General Dentist
Education & Dental Philosophy
Dr Karuna Khatri is a General Dentist who graduated from the University of London in 1988. Dr Khatri has over 35 years experience in General Dental Care and previously running a well-known and respected dental practice in Brisbane’s CBD.
For the first 18 months after graduation, she stayed on at Guy’s Hospital as a houseman working in the Oral medicine and Pathology department. Her aspiration at that time was to do her masters in that field. However, she moved with her husband to Australia and worked at the Dental hospital in Brisbane. In addition, she was still working in the oral and medicine department in the dental school. This allowed her to increase explore and broaden her knowledge in other speciality fields within dentistry.
2 years later, she went out into private practice in Brisbane CBD and subsequently bought into the practice. She ran a successful practice for 31years and sold last year. Her decision was driven by wanting to free herself from the responsibilities of being a practice owner and pursue other interests. However, her passion for clinical, hands-on dentistry continues in Private practice.
Over the years, Dr Khatri continues to invest and grow both professionally and personally. She loves to go to continuing education courses, and since dentistry is evolving all the time, she brings back valuable knowledge and expertise in different fields. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, and sports a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, early intervention for children , Temporomandibular dysfunction, dental sleep medicine and myofunctional therapy.
To me, it is not only about the teeth, it is about all the soft and hard tissues in the head and neck area, which need to be in their optimum position and function well together.
About Dr Khatri
Her interests include pilates and during the 2 years of covid restriction and minimal travel, she took the opportunity to become an instructor. She loves travelling and has been very fortunate to have made some amazing adventure filled trips abroad. She says the most challenging included the climb up Kilimanjaro and up Mt Kailash in Tibet.
Giving back to the community has been a very integral part of Dr Khatri’s life. Over the past 14 years, she has been going to Nepal to carry out dental work on those that are less fortunate and those who live up in remote mountain villages. In addition, she has offered her services through homeless connect here in Brisbane and also some colgate community projects.
Her other interests include going to the gym, trekking/hiking, cooking and is learning Indian classical singing.
DR KARUNA KHATRI
In The Brisbane Smiles Practice
Dr Khatri strives to offer comprehensive treatment to all her patients in a caring, gentle and compassionate way. Over the years with all the additional training, she is very confident to be part of your dental journey and give you the confidence of a beautiful smile and healthy dentition.
In Karuna’s words, “A warm welcome to you all! The team at Brisbane Smiles is amazing , and together we can work to empower you with the confidence of a radiant smile and healthy dentition. To me, it is not only about the teeth, it is about all the soft and hard tissues in the head and neck area, which need to be in their optimum position and function well together. I look forward to starting that journey”.
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