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Dr. Rafif Tayara

Dentist

Dentist

Dubai

18 years of experience
Verified profile

Dentist

Dubai

18 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

4.96

121 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

4.95
Overall Experience
4.96
Bedside manner
4.97
Explanation

138 recommendations for:

Clean (Teeth)(61)
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)(31)
General Dentistry(20)
Other(26)

Recent patient review

31 May 2023

This was our first visit with Dr Rafif. Our kids actually enjoyed their trip to the...

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About

Instgram: @doctortayara

Dr. Rafif Tayara was brought up as a child in Montreal, Canada but from Lebanese origins. She trained in Pediatric Dentistry both at St-Justine Children's Hospital in Montreal and at Saint-Joseph University in Beirut. She is an international speaker and lecturer in Oral Health, as well as the Middle East Ambassador for the Scandinavian company 'Jordan' one of the world's oldest oral healthcare brands.

Dr. Rafif has lived and worked in Montreal, Beirut, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai gathering an extensive experience of 16 years in treating children from all walks of life. She had the privilege of treating a huge diversity of healthy and sick kids from all over the world, in different healthcare systems both in private and public settings.

Coming from a multicultural background, she is fluent in French, English and Arabic. Her passion for languages led her to also study Italian and Portuguese. She says "This brings me closer to my little patients and families who I treat".

Currently Dr. Rafif practices at Dr. Michael's Children's Dental Center, offering high-quality & specialised paediatric dentistry inluding nitrous oxide sedation and Oral Rehabilitation under General Anaesthesia, using the most up to date techniques and most proven behavior management approaches.

She is also a proud mother of 8 year-old twins. " I can truly relate to the parental struggles when it comes to raising kids in an expat environment. I enjoy sharing parenting tips with my little patients' parents on a daily basis" .

Besides paediatric dentistry, Dr Rafif's passions include dancing and traveling the world whenever she needs a break to change perspectives.

You can follow her on Instagram @doctortayara to see her daily stories with patients, helping them to have a healthy, happy smile for life.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Clean (Teeth) (44%)
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist) (22%)
  • General Dentistry (14%)
  • Filling (14%)
  • Sedation Dentistry (2%)
  • Others (2%)

Subspecialties

  • Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)
  • General Dentistry

All conditions and treatments

  • Clean (Teeth)
  • Filling
  • Sedation Dentistry
  • IUD

Registered with

Dubai Health Authority

00189850


Qualifications

  • 2011, Rotational training program in Pediatric Dentistry. Abu Dhabi Dental Center, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
  • 2010, CSS, Pediatric Dentistry. Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Saint-Justine's Children Hospital, Montreal, Canada
  • 2005, DDS. School of Dental Medicine, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.

Member of:

  • American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
  • European Association of Paediatric Dentistry
  • UAE Medical Association
  • Emirates Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Society of Lebanese Pediatric Dentists
  • Lebanese Dental Association (LDA)
  • Medical Credentialed Pediatric Dentist, Operation Smile

Other Achievements:

  • 2014-2016, Editorial Consultant for the Journal of Lebanese Dental Association, 2014-2016
  • 2014, Co-founded the Pediatric Oral Health Education Team in New York City, USA
  • 2007, Academic Excellence Award, Chamber of Commerce & Industry Canada-Lebanon, Montreal, Canada.

languages spoken

  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French
  • Arabic

consultation fees

  • New appointment: د.إ500
  • Follow-up appointment: د.إ300

Location

All locations

Dr Michael's Childrens Dental Center

4.95
(79)

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews

All reviews
Clean (Teeth) (60)
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist) (31)
General Dentistry (20)
Filling (19)
Sedation Dentistry (3)

121 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

This was our first visit with Dr Rafif. Our kids actually enjoyed their trip to the dentist so much that they’ve already asked when they can come back. Dr Rafif was extremely kind and patient. At no point did we feel that any unnecessary procedures were pushed. Dr Rafif took her time explaining and making sure the kids and parent felt at ease.

31 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Clean (Teeth)
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Rafif is caring and professional Pediatric dentist Always jolly

30 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tooth Extraction

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Best expertise, super friendly, personal approach

29 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
General Dentistry
Clean (Teeth)
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Mommy and my kids love her in every way.

29 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Clean (Teeth)
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)
General Dentistry

4.5

4.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very good but very fast.

28 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Rafif is a great dentist. She is well experienced , knowledgeable and has solutions for patients

11 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very easy going. Kids friendly. Adjusting. Taking it as slow as needed. Great doctor

10 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

All good.

05 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

She explains everything smoothly and her team make the child at ease and happy to come back!

04 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Super calm and knows her way with kids

30 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontist)
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Clean (Teeth) (1)
Filling (1)
Dentistry (1)

1 endorsement

She is an amazing talented doctor

22 Mar 2022
Endorsed for
Dentistry
Filling
Clean (Teeth)
+ 11 more

Dr. Sami Husseini

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr. Rafif Tayara's reviews like?

Dr. Rafif Tayara's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 121 reviews

What languages does Dr. Rafif Tayara speak?

Dr. Rafif Tayara speaks Italian, Portuguese, English, French and Arabic

Where is Dr. Rafif Tayara located?

Dr. Rafif Tayara primarily practices at Dr Michael's Childrens Dental Center, located at Villa 1020 - Al Wasl Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Does Dr. Rafif Tayara accept new patients?

Dr. Rafif Tayara generally accepts new patients.

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