Questions & answers

The quickest way is WhatsApp. Tap "Book on WhatsApp" on any page, choose the clinic that is easier for you, and send the message. You can also call either clinic.

Dr. Rifat practises at Clover Silver Medical Centre in Mirdif and Clover Medical Centre in Al Nahda 2. Choose whichever is easier for you to reach.

Yes. Many of our appointments are booked by parents, sons, daughters and carers. Please tell us the patient's age, any mobility or sensory needs, and the main concern.

Each clinic accepts different insurance plans. See the clinic pages for details, or ask us when you book.

Yes. Family members and carers are welcome and are often a great help, especially for children, and for patients with anxiety, autism or memory problems.

Allow about 45 minutes to an hour, including time to talk. If the patient tires easily, tell us and we will plan a shorter visit.

English, Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi, with conversational Arabic.

Not at the moment. All appointments are at the clinics, where Dr. Rifat has full clinical equipment to treat safely. Tell us about any mobility needs when you book and we'll plan the visit around them.

Tell us about any mobility needs, including a wheelchair, when you book. We will plan the visit with you, including the best clinic and appointment time.

No. Age alone is never a reason to avoid dental care. Dr. Rifat plans treatment around a person's health and wishes, not their age.

Dr. Rifat is a DHA-licensed General Dentist with a Master's degree in Dental Medicine for the Medically Complex (Geriatric Dentistry) from the University of Southern California, completed with distinction. In 2026 she became the sole UAE-based recipient of the IDA-AGeD Fellowship in Geriatric Dentistry. Her practice focuses on older adults, anxious patients, and children and adults with special needs or complex medical conditions.

Usually, yes. Bring a full list of medicines to the first visit. Dr. Rifat will plan safe treatment and, if needed, speak with the patient's doctor first.

Yes. Family members and carers are welcome and are often a great help.

Yes. Dr. Rifat cares for autistic children and adults, and for people with Down syndrome, ADHD, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. When you book, tell us about the patient's routines, sensitivities and what helps them feel calm, and she will plan the visit around them.

Please get in touch. Dr. Rifat trained specifically in caring for medically complex patients, and spent nearly two decades in hospital dentistry. She will review the medical history, examine carefully, and tell you honestly what is possible.

Yes. Dr. Rifat has years of experience caring for people with dementia. She keeps visits calm and short, and works closely with the family. Read our guide to dental visits and dementia for tips on preparing.

Tell us when you book. We will plan the visit with you, including the best clinic and appointment time.

Yes. Tell us when you book. Dr. Rifat will take time to talk first, explain everything before it happens, and go at your pace. You can pause or stop at any time, and nothing is done until you are ready.

Never. Many patients come to Dr. Rifat after a long break. She is known for her calm, kind manner and will simply help you move forward.

Yes. Parents have long praised her patience with nervous children, and she explains things in a way children understand. She also cares for autistic children and children with Down syndrome and other special needs.

No. Dr. Rifat explains every option with its cost and time, recommends only what you need, and saves natural teeth wherever she can. The decision is always yours.

Message or call either clinic and tell us it is urgent. We will do our best to see you as soon as possible.