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Dr. Samir K. Rana COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL | 60 BEAVERBROOK ROAD | LINCOLN PARK | 973-633-5666 | RANADENTAL.COM “WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY.” Dr. Samir Rana embraces this philosophy; it has pervaded his professional life and benefited his patients and community. During the recent shutdown, Dr. Rana repurposed Comprehensive Dental’s 3-D printer to create and donate custom-fitted mask frames to healthcare providers. The office also donated personal protective equipment to the front line. Dr. Rana’s commitment to continuing education and keeping abreast of the latest advancements in oral health and dentistry contributes to his excellent reputation and high ratings amongst patients. Led by Dr. Rana and his wife, Dr. Maggie Rana, Comprehensive Dental is a modern, fully digital office with state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology. In addition to the 3-D printer, there is a CT digital scanner, and CEREC one-visit restorations are available. WAYNE MAGAZINE’S TOP DENTISTS 2020 While the office provides preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Rana is renowned for his full mouth reconstructions; he applies cosmetic dentistry to each procedure. He is also an Invisalign Preferred Provider and has successfully performed many difficult Invisalign cases. A graduate of Rutgers and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Dr. Rana is passionate about dentistry. He believes that excellent oral health begins with education and prevention and has made it his mission to enlighten patients in ways they can take greater control over their dental health. “I believe communication with patients is the key to success; Iamvery clear what the next appointment will look like, how long treatment will take and what the cost will be,” he said. “When Isee apatient, Ienvision what the final outcome will be. Then, Igoback to the bottom and work my way up.” Dr. Rana continually expands his knowledge of advances in dentistry with seminars held around the world. This knowledge benefits his patients, his community and the global community as well. Dr. Rana believes in bringing healthy smiles to as many people as he can, particularly individuals in under-served communities. He has selflessly volunteered his dental educational services to several local and international villages, schools, churches and associations including the Health Care International Missionary to St. Vincent’s and Grenadine Islands and the Jamaican school system. Locally, he has provided dental education to Lincoln Park Day, Pequannock, Totowa and Passaic elementary schools. “I was born, raised, schooled and living my dream in New Jersey,” he said, “Jersey strong!” He has also volunteered to treat senior citizens and has performed oral cancer screenings. Samir K. Ranaand Maggie Rana Dr. Rana’s warmth and caring are matched by the friendliness and professionalism of the staff and other dentists in the practice. His “can do” attitude and procurement of the latest technology have been particularly important during the pandemic. New medicalgrade air purifiers have been added to every operatory in the office, and the practice has put in place thirty additional steps to make every visit as safe as possible and give patients peace of mind. Dr. Rana’s expertise, high-tech office, and caring manner combine to provide patients with a stellar dental experience. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BACK TO SCHOOL 2020 WAYNE MAGAZINE 29