Meet Us

Here at Berkeley Lifestyle Dentistry, we are dedicated to taking care of you as a whole person. Dr. Nisha Kalra is our phenomenal dentist. She performs procedures and creates a treatment plan just for you. Our excellent staff ensures you have a comfortable experience as we address your oral health.

Nisha Kalra, DDS

Dr. Kalra is a highly educated, passionate dentist who loves her work and her patients. She graduated from the State University of Buffalo, New York, with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She completed her residency at St. Francis General Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut in 2015.

As Dr. Kalra was growing up, she recognized the importance of helping others. She was a volunteer for her local community in Calgary and now continues volunteering in the Bay Area. Dr. Kalra has served more distant communities as well, including those in India and the Dominican Republic.

Dr. Kalra has always been passionate about perfecting her work and serving disadvantaged communities. Her general practice began in her hometown of Calgary, Alberta, where she performed comprehensive dental care for families, children, and elderly patients.

From there, she served as a general dentist at an underserved Indian reservation in Alberta. She feels very lucky to have had the opportunity to serve these patients who had limited access to dental care.

In 2021, Dr. Kalra settled into her practice in Berkeley focusing on Lifestyle Medicine and Dentistry. Her passion is to treat oral disease by focusing on the root causes in patients’ lifestyles. She examines diet, sleep patterns, stress, and social health to manage oral health problems and find comprehensive solutions.

Dr. Kalra is certified by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and belongs to numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Berkeley Dental Society. She continues her education every year in renowned areas of study like Lifestyle Medicine and Invisalign.

Dr. Kalra has always been determined to help patients improve their oral health through managing lifestyle factors. She focuses on the mouth-body connection and goes beyond the surface symptoms of oral disease. Her functional approach to dentistry helps patients understand how to thrive as a whole, healthy person.

When Dr. Kalra is not spending time with her beloved patients, she can be found hiking, practicing yoga, traveling, cooking, and exercising. She also loves spending quality time with her husband and daughter in her free time.

Why Choose Us?

Berkeley Lifestyle Dentistry cares about your well-being. We practice lifestyle dentistry, which incorporates your daily habits into your dental health. Our highly qualified dentist, Dr. Nisha Kalra, is excellent at guiding patients to care for their oral health.

Oral health is the gateway to overall health. When you come to us for treatment, we teach you how to care for your oral health to prevent and manage chronic diseases. A healthy body stems from a healthy mind. We believe that no matter what state your health is in, you can replenish it by starting healthy habits. That is why we offer dental services that integrate your whole body into your care. No aspect of health is isolated; we offer knowledge about your body’s needs that will improve your oral health.

Our high standard of care allows you to feel comfortable, educated, and motivated to practice healthy habits. You will learn to take small steps each day towards a rejuvenated body and mindset.

Lifestyle dentistry doesn’t stop at semi-annual cleanings or fillings; we care about you as a person. Your lifestyle plays a huge role in your health outcomes, and we work to make those outcomes positive.

Berkeley’s Trusted Dental Practice

I am delighted to report that our new dentist, Nisha Kalra, who is taking over our dear Meeta Doshi's practice, is carrying on the same, fine, tradition of professionalism, skill, and caring. I have already had my teeth cleaned and two fillings replaced by Dr. Kalra and feel completely confident in her ability to care for all my dental needs going forward.

Jamie C. - Verified Patient

Dr. Kalra has been my dentist for many years for a reason.She’s extremely thorough and detail oriented, not to mention friendly and professional. She isn’t there to just get a job done or to make money, she genuinely cares about her patients and finds solutions. Highly recommend!

Natasha K. - Verified Patient

Dr. Nisha Kalra and her staff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. Keeping my dental anxiety in mind, they were extremely gentle with me. Dr. Kalra is very thorough and professional. I highly recommend this office if you are looking for compassionate professionals!

Jagdeep S. - Verified Patient

Dr. Kalra is a very skilled, caring, and compassionate dentist. She takes the time to put her best effort into her treatment, and she does a fantastic job. Well done, Dr. Kalra!

Jessica C. - Verified Patient

The office is very clean and takes every precaution it seems to care for patients and staff health. The hygienist is first rate. Dr. Kalra is thorough and clear and gets right to the point. The front office staff are informed and think ahead so you can get appointments when they are needed. This is a real benefit to anyone with a full calendar. I recommend this dental office.

Judy S. - Verified Patient

Very professional and complete teeth cleaning. Probably the best I’ve ever had. And Dr. Nisha Kalra post cleaning teeth and gum check/examine was icing on the cake.

Reed H. - Verified Patient

I had a cavity in a bit of a tricky location. Dr. Karla was thorough, efficient, and quick. No pain -- only the local area was numbed. I was very pleased with the work, and also with a dental cleaning done there recently.

Jack G. - Verified Patient

Dr. Kalra was very thorough and explained things in a clear and easily understood manner. I am pleased that she is taking over my dental care.

Willa T. - Verified Patient

I have a lot of confidence that my teeth are in good hands. After finding Dr. Doshi, probably the most skilled dentist I've ever worked with, it is really a pleasure to meet & be a client of Dr. Kalra. My confidence is very strong that I have found the best.

Claude P. - Verified Patient

Jamie C. - Verified Patient

Natasha K. - Verified Patient