Dr. Kunaal Dhingra
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Dr. Kunaal Dhingra
BDS, MDS (Periodontics)
Diplomate of International Congress of Oral Implantologists (U.S.A), Diploma in Laser Dentistry (Italy)
Dr. Kunaal Dhingra is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Division of Periodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research. His main clinical thrust areas are non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy, periodontal plastic surgery, soft and hard tissue regenerative procedures, Restoration of partially dentate and completely edentulous patients with single anterior/posterior implants, multiple fixed anterior/posterior implants and removable implant supported prosthesis in varied clinical situations involving soft and hard tissue augmentation and soft and hard tissue dental laser applications.
His main research interests are Etio-pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, as well as advancements in the form of implant design and structure, implant surgical procedures and laser assisted periodontal treatments.
Important publications with impact:
1. Dhingra K, Vandana KL. Prophylactic vaccination against periodontal disease: a systematic review of preclinical studies. Journal of Periodontology 2010; 81: 1529-1546.
2. Dhingra K, Vandana KL. Indices for measuring periodontitis: a literature review. International Dental Journal 2011; 61: 76-84.
3. Dhingra K, Vandana K. Management of gingival inflammation in orthodontic patients with ozonated water irrigation – a pilot study. International Journal of Dental Hygiene 2011; 9: 296-302.
4. Dhingra K. Methodological issues in randomized trials assessing probiotics for periodontal treatment. Journal of Periodontal Research 2012; 47: 15-26.
5. Dhingra K, Prakash S. Gingivalovergrowth in partiallyedentulousridges in an elderlyfemalepatient with epilepsy: a casereport. Gerodontology 2012; 29: e1201-1206.
6. Dhingra K. Oral rehabilitation considerations for partially edentulous periodontal patients. Journal of Prosthodontics 2012; 21(6): 494-513.
7. Dhingra K, Vandana KL, Girish PV, Cobb CM. Effect of 980 nm diode laser-aided circumferential supracrestalfiberotomy on fluorosed root surfaces. The Angle Orthodontist 2013; 83(3):425-430.
8. Dhingra K. Aloe vera herbal dentifrices for plaque and gingivitis control: a systematic review. Oral Diseases 2014; 20: 254-267.
9. Dhingra K, Vandana KL. Effectiveness of Azadirachta indica (neem) mouthrinse in plaque and gingivitis control: a systematic review. International Journal of Dental Hygiene 2017; 15(1): 4-15.
10. Kharbanda OP, Dhingra K. Oral health inequality in India: Perspectives and solutions. Nature India Special Issue: Oral Health Inequalities and Health Systems in Asia-Pacific. doi:10.1038/nindia.2017.29 Published online 20 March 2017.
