Dr. Rafif Tayara is the co-founder of JuniorDental, an international pediatric dentist with 18 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Dentistry and Early Orthodontics, and a mum of three!

She has practiced in both private clinics and hospital-based settings in North America, the Middle East, and GCC countries. Her recently published book “Danny and Sarah Go to Dr Smile” aims to prepare preschool-aged children for their first dental visit, with a focus on preventing early childhood caries and eliminating dental phobia. Currently based in Dubai, Dr. Tayara specializes in seeing children as young as one for their first dental visit, early prevention of oral childhood caries, and early correction of facial growth and malocclusions in children. She is also highly skilled in treating and managing special needs children and has played a significant role in raising oral health awareness in the Middle East and GCC region through various media channels and events. Dr. Tayara has been featured in several prominent media outlets and can be followed on social media for her day-to-day stories with patients.