Pulpal exposures are the chief concerns for patients to visit dental clinics. This pulpal exposure occurs when infection penetrates the pulp and causes pain. It has two stages...

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24 May 2021 - 3 min read

Endo-Perio Lesions - The Commonest and Least Identified Dental Problems

Endo-perio lesions are characterized by the presentation of pulpal and periodontal problems in a specific tooth. To know more about its symptoms, types, and treatment options,...

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09 Apr 2021 - 4 min read

Black Gums and Gingival Depigmentation

Black gums or black gingiva results from excess melatonin in the body and are commonly seen in dark-skinned individuals. Please read the article to know if your black gums nee...

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13 Mar 2021 - 5 min read

Gingival Recession (Receding Gums)

Gingival recession, otherwise called receding gums, refers to root visibility partially or totally. Certain strategies have been proposed to treat gingival recession, read on ...

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22 Oct 2020 - 4 min read

Dental Calculus and Gum Disease

Plaque, or the soft biofilm on your teeth, hardens into tartar or calculus, which forms below and above the gum line. This can make your teeth mobile and fall off. Read the ar...

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21 Oct 2020 - 4 min read

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Professional Bio

Dr.Bharat Joshi is an ex-Dental Surgeon (Indian Air Force station - Chandigarh) and is currently the Associate professor/Reader (Swami Devi Dayal Dental College and Hospital, Panchkula). He is an expert in teaching MDS, BDS, Dental Hygienists, and Interns (4 years 10 days), and has published 6 short opinions (Can poor oral health cost you high blood sugar and Is tooth loss avoidable or not) as Assistant Editor in reputed International journals (Acta Scientifica Dental Sciences India and Ecoronica Dental Sciences England ). He is also an expert reviewer in the Indian Journal of Case Reports (20 articles) and health content provider in Medindia (2 articles)

Academics & Trainings

MDS

Hpu

2016

Awards & Publications

Being a Periodontist & Implantologist, Dr.Joshi is an expert in doing Esthetic surgeries (Gingivectomy, Crown lengthening, soft and hard tissue grafting procedures including ridge augmentation and depigmentation), biopsies (both incisional and excisional), flap surgeries (Debridement, recession coverage and Extractions), splinting, root canal treatments and Implant surgeries. As a general dentist he is expert in denture delivery,resorations and other dental procedures.As an author, he has 14 publications in the clinical field (Endo-perio lesions, Ectodermal dysplasia management, semilunar and coronally advanced flap, platelet-rich fibrin, traumatic lesions of lip and gingiva, and proliferative verrucous carcinoma).