Kenz Dental and Orthodontic Center

**Dr. Soumya KM

**Specialist Orthodontist | Advanced Braces & Clear Aligners**

Dr. Soumya KM is a highly experienced **Specialist Orthodontist** with over **13 years of clinical expertise** in delivering advanced, precise, and aesthetically driven orthodontic care. She graduated with a **Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)** from **Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore (2005)** and completed her **Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics** from **Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore (2012)**.

Dr. Soumya has been **practicing in Oman for over 10 years** and holds a **Specialist Orthodontic License from the Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman**. She is also registered with the **Karnataka Dental Council, India**. In addition to her clinical practice, she has **five years of teaching experience** at a reputed dental college in Kerala, contributing to the academic training of future dental professionals.

Her orthodontic expertise covers a full spectrum of modern treatments, including **Damon self-ligating braces**, **clear aligners**, **functional appliances**, **paediatric orthodontics**, and **Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)**. As a **Certified Invisalign Provider since 2019**, she offers discreet, customized aligner solutions designed for refined smile aesthetics and predictable outcomes.

Dr. Soumya is known for her **bespoke treatment planning**, focusing on **facial harmony**, **smile aesthetics**, and **long-term stability**. Her approach emphasizes **patient comfort**, **minimally invasive techniques**, and meticulous attention to detail. She has also worked as a **consultant orthodontist across multiple clinics in Kerala and Oman between 2019 and 2025**, gaining wide exposure to diverse and complex orthodontic cases.

### **Professional Highlights & Credentials**

* **Specialist Orthodontist** with 13+ years of experience

* **Practicing in Oman since 2016**

* **MOH Licensed Specialist Orthodontist – Sultanate of Oman**

* **MDS Orthodontics**, Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore

* **BDS**, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore

* **Certified Invisalign Provider** (since 2019)

* **Life Member – Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS)**

* **Registered with Karnataka Dental Council**

* Advanced expertise in **Damon System**, **TADs**, and complex orthodontic corrections

* Strong focus on **personalized care, privacy, and clinical excellence**

Dr. Saadiya Abdul Rahman

Chief Dental Surgeon 

Dr. Saadiya Abdul Rahman is a highly experienced General Dentist with over 20 years of clinical expertise in delivering comprehensive and compassionate dental care. She is known for her patient-centred approach, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to ethical dentistry using modern techniques and technologies.

She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Government Dental College, Calicut (2004) and is a University second rank holder. She has since built a distinguished career across both private practice and leadership roles. Dr. Saadiya has served as Chief Dental Surgeon and Managing Director at Olive Specialty Dentistry, Perumbavoor, and previously worked as a General Dentist at Amrita Dental Care, Aluva.

Her clinical interests include endodontics, aesthetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and preventive care. She is proficient in a wide range of treatments such as composite restorations, crowns and bridges, veneers, dentures, rotary endodontics, transalveolar extractions, pediatric and geriatric dental care, and interpretation of dental radiographs.

She communicates fluently in English and Malayalam, with working proficiency in Arabic, allowing her to connect comfortably with a diverse patient population. Her calm demeanor, attention to detail, and dedication to patient comfort make her a trusted clinician among patients of all ages.

Achievements & Awards

•Advanced certification in Rotary Endodontics - ALL FOR ROOTS ACADEMY.

•Certification in Biomimetic Dentistry - Training under Dr N Siva Sangkar.

•Advanced training in Aesthetic Dentistry- ALL FOR ROOTS ACADEMY.

•Professional certification in Implant Dentistry- OSSTEM IMPLANT.

•Life Member, Indian Dental Association (IDA)

•Registered with Kerala Dental Council, India

•Licensed Dentist, Ministry of Health (MOH), Sultanate of Oman.

       .   BLS certification in accordance with the curriculum of American heart Association Basic life support program.

Dr. Steffy Joseph graduated from the prestigious Sathyabama Dental College, Chennai, India. Following her graduation, she completed a one-year compulsory internship, gaining extensive clinical exposure both at the institution and at Rural Dental Health Centres. She is a licensed dental practitioner, registered with the Tamil Nadu State Dental Council, and is eligible to practice dentistry in India.

After graduation, Dr. Steffy practiced dentistry for over five years at a reputed private dental clinic in Chennai, India. During this period, she gained comprehensive experience across multiple dental specialties, including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Root Canal Treatments, Preventive and Paediatric Dental Care, and general dental diagnosis and treatment procedures.

Over the years, she developed a strong clinical focus in Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, and Cosmetic Dental Procedures, including biomimetic restorations and smile designing. She is also well trained in dental extractions and minor surgical procedures, chairside dental radiography, painless local anaesthesia techniques, and root canal treatments.

More than 3 years experience in Oman

Achievements & Credentials

✅ Fellowship in Endodontics – MAHSA University, Malaysia

✅ MOH Licensed Dentist – Sultanate of Oman

✅ Member – Indian Dental Association (IDA)

✅ Registered with Tamil Nadu State Dental Council

✅ Completed Rotary Endodontics Course

✅ AHA-Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider

Prosthodontist/ Implantologist BDS MDSc( MFDSRCS(Eng) MCGDent (

Total Work experience is 14 years and in this 7 years in Oman

Raj’s area of expertise include Ceramic & chair side veneers, Full mouth rehabilitation, teeth whitening, flexible dentures, cast partial & complete dentures, over dentures,inlays, onlays & prosthetic rehabilitation of cases with dental implants. He is exceptionally skilled to provide pain free anesthesia for all his dental procedures. His special interest lies in veneers & smile designing.

At the same institution followed by a focused general practice at a well reputed dental center in Kerala, India. Dr. Rahul Raj enjoyed complex restorative restorative procedures and decided to pursue a specialty that would allow him to treat patients requiring complex reconstructive and implant care as well as patients that want complex cosmetic procedures. He believes prosthodontics is both challenging & rewarding because it encompasses almost all aspects of dentistry. decided to pursue a speciality in Prosthodontics and hence did his Masters at the University of Dundee ,UK in 2012. He was fortunate being trained under trained under the world-renowned Restorative dentist Professor Dr. David N J Ricketts at the University of Dundee, School of Dentistry.

Dr. Rahulraj’s area of expertise includes ceramic and chair side veneers, full mouth rehabilitation, teeth whitening, flexible dentures, cast partial & complete dentures, & prosthetic rehabilitation of cases with dental implants.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr. Rahul Raj has been awarded the title of Member from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2018 . He is a member of the Indian Dental Association, Indian Prosthodontic Society, American Academy Of Implant Dentistry.

A pleasant, charming person by nature, Dr. Rahulraj has a methodical approach in dealing with each dental case .With his expertise and clinical skills, he provides the best dental care to all of his patients with a humane touch.