Smile by Dr. KareenSmile by Dr. Kareen
Dr. Kareen Rana and the team at Smile by Dr. Kareen

DentistryWithoutFear.

Gentle care for people who dread the dentist.

NMC RegisteredNepal Medical Council
Straumann PartnerSwiss implant systems
3D Digital ScanningNo messy impressions
Anxiety-Friendly CareCalm, unhurried visits
Why patients choose us

What it's actually like to be a patient here.

We think a good appointment should leave you feeling better, not just looking better. That idea quietly shapes everything, from how we greet you to how we explain your options.

01

Feel comfortable

Nothing about the visit is rushed. The waiting area is quiet, the chairs are comfortable, and you set the pace for what happens next.

02

Feel understood

We ask about your worries before we look at your teeth. Your history and what you want shape the plan, so it never feels like a script.

03

Feel confident

You'll know the plan, the cost, and the reason behind it before anything begins. No surprises waiting on the bill.

04

Feel cared for

Gentle hands, good technology, and a quick check-in after to see how you're doing. The kind of care you'd send your own family to.

What we treat

Care that changes how you live day to day.

These are the treatments patients ask us about most. Every plan starts with listening — what bothers you, what you want back, and what pace feels right.

01

Dental Implants

Smile, eat, and speak with confidence again.

Permanent replacements for missing teeth. We use Swiss Straumann implant systems for stability, natural feel, and long-term results.

Single tooth · Multiple teeth · Full arch

02

Clear Aligners

Straighten your smile without interrupting your life.

Nearly invisible, removable trays planned from a digital scan. No metal brackets, no constant tightening appointments.

Mild to moderate crowding · Spacing · Relapse after braces

03

Smile Makeovers

A smile designed around your face, not a template.

A thoughtful combination of treatments — veneers, bonding, whitening, or alignment — chosen to suit your features and goals.

Consultation-first · Phased when needed

04

Professional Whitening

Noticeably brighter in one comfortable visit.

Clinical-grade whitening done safely in the chair, with guidance on keeping results looking fresh at home.

In-office treatment · Sensitivity-aware

Anxiety-free dentistry

If the dentist has always scared you, you are exactly who we built this for.

Avoiding the dentist isn't weakness. Usually it's one bad experience your body never quite forgot. We're patient with that. Things can change slowly, gently, on your terms.

Patience

“I feel rushed and judged.”

We never hurry you. Breaks whenever you need them, and zero judgement about how long it's been.

Comfort

“The sounds and the pain scare me.”

Gentle techniques, noise-cancelling headphones, blankets and numbing done so carefully you'll barely notice.

Transparency

“I'm afraid of surprise bills.”

Every step and cost is explained before we begin. Nothing happens without your clear yes.

Understanding

“No one takes my anxiety seriously.”

Your fear is valid and common. We've helped hundreds of nervous patients learn to relax in the chair.

A young patient feeling safe and cared for at the clinic

9 in 10

nervous patients tell us their next visit felt easier than they imagined.

Dr. Kareen Rana, Founder & Lead Dentist
Founder & Lead Dentist

“A calm patient heals better, and smiles wider.”

Dr. Kareen Rana

The founder

Meet Dr. Kareen Rana

Dr. Kareen started this clinic with one belief: going to the dentist should never be something you dread. She had met too many people in Nepal who put off care for years. Not because they stopped caring about their teeth, but because one bad visit long ago taught them to stay away.

Her Master's in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry shows up in the detail of her work, the kind of smiles that look like they were always yours. But ask her patients and they'll mention something else first: how calm she made them feel.

  • BDS — Kist Medical College
  • Master's in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
  • Founder, Smile by Dr. Kareen
  • Nepal Medical Council Registered
Technology, translated

Serious technology, used gently.

We use some of the best dental technology made. What that means for you is simpler: less pain, less time in the chair, and results that hold up for years.

Straumann Implant Systems

Swiss-engineered titanium implants, trusted worldwide.

For you

A replacement tooth so stable and natural you can forget it isn't the one you were born with.

Roxolid Material

A stronger titanium-zirconium alloy.

For you

It lets us use smaller, less invasive implants, so the procedure is gentler and you heal faster.

SLActive Surface

An advanced, chemically active implant surface.

For you

Your body bonds with the implant faster, so you spend less time waiting and more time smiling.

3D Digital Scanning

High-precision intraoral scanning.

For you

No more gooey, gag-inducing moulds. Just a quick, comfortable scan and a perfect fit.

Smile transformations

See the difference for yourself.

Real patient results, shared with their permission. Drag the handle where shown, or watch the implant case in motion.

Smile Restoration — after
After
Smile Restoration — before
Before

Every result shown is a real patient of the clinic, shared with their consent.

In their words

What patients say

I hadn't been to a dentist in nine years. Dr. Kareen never made me feel ashamed. She just made me feel safe. I actually look forward to my check-ups now.
Aastha P.Anxiety-free patient · Pulchowk
My implant feels exactly like a real tooth. I can eat anything again, and no one can tell which one it is.
Rajan S.Straumann implant · Jhamsikhel
The smile makeover changed how I show up in meetings. I smile without thinking about it now.
Prerana M.Smile makeover · Lalitpur
Before you come in

Questions, answered.

Still wondering about something? Ask us when you book.

Visit the studio

Come and see the space.

Hours

Sun–Fri 10–6 · Sat 10–2:30

Parking

Easy access near Damkal Chowk

Book Your Visit
Treatment room at Smile by Dr. Kareen, Lalitpur
Begin your smile

A consultation that starts with listening.

Just three quick questions. There's no pressure and nothing to pay. Tell us a little about you and we'll plan a first visit that works around how you feel.

Free first consultation
Same-week appointments
Your data stays private
Your goal
Your comfort
Your details
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What brings you in?