Hanford, CA Dentist

Get to Know Nikunj Raiyani, DDS

Over the course of his 20+ year career, Dr. Nikunj Raiyani has developed the ability to make his patients feel relaxed and comfortable by getting to know them and understanding their dental needs. Always thinking of new and better ways to improve patient and staff communication, he routinely goes above and beyond to provide a comfortable office setting in which dentistry can be productive and relaxing. Dr. Raiyani wants his patients to leave his Hanford dental office knowing they can trust and feel relaxed anytime they visit Hanford Family Dental Center, and he hopes to show you this firsthand very soon.

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Hanford California dentist Doctor Nikunj Raiyani

Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?

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Dr. Raiyani says that the decision to become a dentist was a simple one. He had an innate desire to help people by improving their well-being, and he saw that the dental field involved a unique combination of art and science that isn’t found in other professions. For him, it was the perfect fit, and he hasn’t looked back since.

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

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Dr. Raiyani graduated from the University of Southern California, one of the pre-eminent dental schools in the country. Despite his decades of experience, he is enthusiastic about continuing education and training. His goal is to be as qualified as possible so he can always meet your oral health and smile enhancement needs. As such, he has taken various advanced courses focused on preventive, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. He is currently an active member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association.

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

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When he isn’t serving patients, Dr. Raiyani enjoys reading and spending time with his friends and family, which includes his wife, Manisha, and their son and daughter, Aayush and Aarna. Originally from Los Angeles, he made Hanford his home in 2006.

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