Dr Gunjan Modi
BDS, MFDS RCS (Eng) | Airway-Conscious Dentist | Specialist Interest in Orthodontics & Restorative Dentistry
Dr Gunjan Modi is an airway-conscious dental practitioner with advanced training in orthodontics and restorative dentistry. Her clinical interests lie in growth-guided orthodontics, dento-facial orthopaedics, and the integration of oral health with sleep, breathing, and developmental function.
Full Professional Profile
Professional Experience & Philosophy
Dr Modi’s entry into airway-conscious dentistry was deeply personal—prompted by her observations of disrupted sleep and behavioural shifts in her own son. Seeking to better understand the link between breathing, oral development, and systemic wellbeing, she pursued extensive training in airway-informed dental care and growth-guided orthodontics.
This formative experience has shaped her professional ethos: to practise with both clinical rigour and empathy. Dr Modi is known for her diagnostic precision, particularly in identifying early signs of growth and functional challenges in paediatric patients. Her approach transcends aesthetics—she aims to address foundational causes by assessing breathing patterns, jaw development, muscle function, and the structural interplay of the craniofacial complex.
Dr Modi works closely within interdisciplinary teams to ensure her interventions are thoughtfully sequenced and situated within a broader continuum of care that supports long-term health outcomes.
Education & Qualifications
- MFDS RCS (Eng) – Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- PGDip in Operative Dentistry – King’s College London (ongoing)
- PGDip in Interceptive Orthodontics – Under the mentorship of Dr Steffen Decker (ongoing)
- Advanced Training in Dento-Facial Orthopaedics – With Dr Stefan Cloete
- BDS – Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India
Assessment & Treatment Approach
Dr Modi adopts a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment planning. Her assessments typically involve:
- Evaluation of craniofacial and jaw development
- Analysis of bite function and muscle dynamics
- Screening for sleep-disordered breathing risk
- Review of oral habits and tongue posture
- Airway and facial growth assessment
When wider support is indicated, she coordinates care with ENT specialists, paediatricians, osteopaths, myofunctional therapists, speech and language therapists, sleep consultants, and restorative dental colleagues. Within this collaborative framework, she executes her role with precision—aiming not only to align teeth but to optimise function, airway integrity, and skeletal balance.
Patient-Centered Values
Dr Modi is deeply committed to patient education and collaborative care. She fosters a calm, respectful environment where families feel heard, informed, and empowered. Her consultations are structured to provide clarity and confidence—particularly important for parents navigating complex treatment decisions for their children.
Recognising that effective treatment often involves multiple disciplines, Dr Modi takes an active leadership role in coordinating care. She identifies clinical priorities, sequences interventions appropriately, and facilitates communication between specialists—ensuring a streamlined, patient-focused experience