Gentle care
Parents describe extractions, surgery and fillings as calm, comfortable and sometimes tear-free for children.
Dr. Chahita Lalchandani - Specialist Pediatric (Kids) Dentist in Dubai, UAE
Jumeirah
A general and specialist pediatric dentist in Jumeirah, with children’s check-ups, cleanings and more involved care such as extractions and fillings. Reviews repeatedly describe a gentle, patient approach that helps nervous children stay comfortable during treatment.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
122 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Child-friendly room
A children’s room with a screen playing Bluey helped make a 5-year-old’s extraction feel less intimidating.
Clear explanations
Treatment steps, options and reasons are explained carefully, giving parents a clearer view of the plan.
Nervous patients
Reviews say she patiently eases anxious children into treatment, including a previously very nervous 7-year-old.
Follow-up care
After treating a chipped tooth, she followed up to check how the child was doing.
Orthodontic care
A parent reported steady alignment improvement during a child’s 1.5-year Invisalign journey.
Quick cleaning
One adult review describes a cleaning as quick and painless, useful for routine preventive visits.
Kid incentives
Some children received a small gift or token after treatment, giving them something positive to anticipate.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm location. Before booking, confirm the exact clinic branch; one reviewer expected the pictured clinic but was taken to Deira.
Ask for options. For a child’s first consultation, ask for a full examination and a clear explanation of possible treatment options.
Request distraction. If your child is anxious, ask whether a favourite show or music can be used during treatment; reviews mention Bluey and chosen entertainment.
Plan checks. After treatment, arrange regular checks; parents specifically mention returning for routine dental reviews.
Discuss follow-up. For treatment after an injury, ask about follow-up support; one parent appreciated a check on the child’s recovery afterward.
Clarify paperwork. If using travel insurance, ask the admin team about paperwork; one family received documents without having to request them.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai
Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Teeth cap and filling procedure under general anesthesia
One review describes a child’s teeth-cap and filling procedure under general anesthesia as well explained and smooth.
Cleaning and whitening
An adult customer mentioned a 90-minute visit that included cleaned teeth and whitening, followed by dental advice.
Kids root canal
A parent said a child’s root canal felt comfortable and easy because of the supportive approach.
Routine checks
Several families plan to return for regular preventive check-ups after treatment.
Common Concerns
Branch concern
One reviewer said they were redirected to a Deira clinic, waited 1.5 hours and felt overcharged; confirm the branch and fees before attending.
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The Bottom Line
Dr. Chahita Lalchandani is a general and specialist pediatric dentist in Jumeirah, with reviews covering children’s consultations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dental surgery and orthodontic care. The strongest pattern is her gentle, patient manner: parents describe nervous children becoming comfortable enough for fillings, tooth removal and even longer treatment plans.
Adults also mention routine cleaning, whitening and check-ups. The child-focused setting is a practical plus. One 5-year-old’s extraction took place in a room with Bluey playing on screen, while another child giggled through fillings with favourite shows on TV.
Small gifts or tokens after treatment were also mentioned. For more involved care, reviews describe a chipped-tooth visit handled patiently, a teeth-cap and filling procedure under general anesthesia, and visible alignment improvement during Invisalign treatment. Before booking, confirm the exact clinic branch and fees.
5 hours and felt overcharged, so that detail is worth checking even though it conflicts with the listed Jumeirah context. For a first visit, ask about treatment options, child-friendly distractions, follow-up arrangements and any insurance paperwork needed.