Dr Amit Kalra’s story reads a bit like a well-crafted smile design – meticulous, heartfelt, and built on years of dedication. Trained as a dentist in India, he carved his path with a mix of curiosity, grit, and a genuine love for helping people feel confident in their own skin (and, of course, their own teeth). When he moved to Australia, he didn’t just bring his qualifications – he brought a philosophy dentistry should feel human, comforting, and even a little uplifting.
Today, as the driving force behind the Dentist for Chickens clinics across the Hunter and Newcastle region, he pairs modern technology with an old-school personal touch. Whether he’s redesigning a smile with clear aligners, tackling a complex root canal, or easing the nerves of an anxious patient, Amit leans in with calm confidence and a quiet joy for the craft.
For him, dentistry isn’t merely a profession – it’s a calling. It’s the chance to change a life in the span of a single appointment, to restore function and confidence, and to give every patient the space to feel cared for. His journey reflects one steady truth skill builds great dentistry, but passion builds great dentists.
My journey as a dentist began with a heartfelt desire to help people smile with confidence. I completed my Bachelor of Dental Surgery at King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, in 2001, graduating as a gold medalist, an achievement that strengthened my belief that I was on the right path. Those formative years helped me develop a deep appreciation for how transformative a healthy, confident smile can be.
In 2007, I moved to Australia, stepping into a new world filled with challenges, learning, and growth. Re-establishing myself in a new country required resilience and dedication, but it strengthened my commitment to dentistry even more. Today, as a general dentist and the co-owner of Dentists for Chickens in Newcastle, I feel incredibly grateful for the trust my patients place in me every day.
For me, dentistry is truly a calling. Guided by my faith, my family, and my deep desire to help others, I continue to find profound joy, meaning, and fulfillment in the work I do each day by easing pain, rebuilding smiles, and restoring confidence.
Outside of work, I find joy in travelling, dancing, and spending fun, meaningful moments with friends—experiences that keep me grounded, happy, and creatively inspired.
Fun Facts About Me
- I absolutely love travelling
- Dancing & listening to music is my happy space!
- I cherish fun times with friends
- Creativity fuels me - from painting to singing and doing kirtan, I find peace and happiness in artistic expression giving me strength in both personal and professional life.
Friendly, gentle, and always up for a good laugh, Dr. Niranjan is a Registered general dentist , who loves making patients feel at ease. With a BDS and an MDS in Periodontics from India, and full registration as a general dentist in Australia, he brings strong clinical skill with a calm, caring approach.
He has advanced training in Implantology, is proficient in All-on-X full-arch treatments, and enjoys working with Laser Dentistry, periodontal care, and cosmetic dentistry to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Fun Facts About Dr. Niranjan
- Huge fan of music, cricket, and football
- Recharges by swimming, cycling, and getting out into nature
- Proud dad - and known for delivering some truly legendary dad jokes (you’ve been warned!)
- Warm, approachable, and always ready with a smile, Dr. Niranjan loves connecting with patients and making their dental visits a positive experience.
Thoughtful, gentle, and dedicated to detail, Dr. Deepti is a registered general dentist in Australia, with specialist training in Prosthodontics from Manipal University, India.
A consistent academic topper and gold medallist during her BDS, she went on to complete her MDS in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics—sharpening her skills in smile design, full-mouth rehabilitation, and restorative dentistry.
She has trained internationally in Advanced Aesthetics, Veneers, Smile Designing, Implantology, Advanced restoration All on x, under some of the world’s most distinguished mentors.
Her background also includes teaching and mentoring dental students as an Assistant Professor at Melaka Manipal Twinning programme, India.
Fun Facts About Dr. Deepti
- Trained in a traditional Indian dance form
- Loves music and has a keen eye for fashion
- Enjoys travel, culture, and anything that mixes creativity with precision
- Calm, caring, and thoroughly committed to long-term oral health, Dr. Deepti brings both artistry and precision to every smile she helps create.
Dr Moksha Rana completed her dental degree at Charles Sturt University in Orange, NSW. She is committed to delivering patient-centred care, ensuring every individual feels comfortable, well-informed, and empowered throughout their dental experience.
Since returning to her hometown to practise, Dr Rana has developed particular interests in restorative dentistry and oral surgery, including wisdom-tooth removal. She is dedicated to continual learning and has completed further training in areas such as clear-aligner orthodontics, nitrous oxide sedation, and cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers.
Outside of dentistry, Dr Rana enjoys baking, spending time with her two dogs, and relaxing at the beach.
