Dr. Jaikrishnan R. Kakanar DDS, Dentist
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Dr. Jaikrishnan R. Kakanar DDS

Dentist

500 E. Olive Ave Suite 250 Burbank California, 91501

About

Dr.Jai Kakanar graduated from India with a Bachelor Of Dental Surgery in 1988. He was accepted into the accelerated dental program at Loma Linda University. He graduated with DDS in 1995. He practiced until the end of 1998 as an Associate Dentist in Riverside and Orange County. In 1999 he started his practice in Glendale. From 2006 to 2013 he maintained his second office in Upland - UPLAND SMILES As a general dentist, he treats adults, teens, and children in wide capacity ranging from cosmetic dentistry to crowns, bridges, and implants. He believes that, with advances in dental techniques, there is no reason why most people should not be able to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime. His goal is to work with you to attain this. Dr. Jai Kakanar and his staff believe in taking time to get to know the patients and providing quality dental treatment in a caring and gentle manner. His office is committed to keeping abreast of the latest technology through regular training by participating in Continuing education programs. Amongst the services provided are replacements of old worn out filling and teeth with ceramic fillings and crowns, Clear braces, Implant dentistry. Dr. Jai Kakanar is a member of American Dental Association, California DentalAssociation, San Fernando Valley Dental Society, Glendale and Fellow of Academy of Dentistry International, and International College Of Dentists. Dr. Jai Kakanar also volunteers his services to Glendale Healthy Kids, an organization committed to meeting the healthcare needs of children without medical/dental insurance coverage.

Education and Training

Loma Linda University

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience
Dr. Jaikrishnan R. Kakanar DDS
Dr. Jaikrishnan R. Kakanar DDS's Expert Contributions
  • Unaesthetic Front Tooth -- Treatment Options

    Every once in a while, we have to deal with the infrequent problem of a discolored front tooth. Anywhere else in the mouth, this subtle but slowly progressing change would be ignored or remained undiagnosed until symptoms appear. The teeth in the front and in...

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

General Dentisry

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association  
  • Academy of Dentistry International  
  • International College Of Dentists  

Internships

  • Government Dental College & Hospital, Hyderabad

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, San Fernando Valley Dental Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Working Staff and Loyal Patients

Dr. Jaikrishnan R. Kakanar DDS's Practice location

500 E. Olive Ave Suite 250 -
Burbank, California 91501
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New patients: 818-241-7544

Dr. JAIKRISHNAN KAKANAR, DDS

1025 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 220 -
Glendale, CA 91202
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New patients: 818-241-7544
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