BDS · Advanced Standing DMD · Clinical Researcher

Dr. Dhrtika
Bhatia

Temple University · Kornberg School of Dentistry

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Clinically proven.
Research driven.

Dual-trained across India and the US, with hands-on clinical hours, published research, and lab experience at top-tier institutions.

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Implant Restorations & Prosthodontics

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Endodontics & Oral Surgery

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Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning

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Compliance & Documentation

30+RPDs Delivered
40+Crowns Completed
70+aesthetic restorative
20+Root canals including molars
5Implant restoration inclusing bridges
Skills & Qualifications

Built for what practices need

🦷 Clinical

Restorative DentistryProsthodonticsEndodonticsOral SurgeryPeriodonticsCrown & BridgeAnterior aesthetic casesDentures (RPD / CD)Treatment Planning

🔬 Research

Periodontal ImmunologyClinical Trial CoordinationELISAR ProgrammingProtocol Development

📋 Practice & Soft Skills

HIPAA ComplianceBLS / AHAPatient EducationCase AcceptanceDocumentationDentrixOpen Dental
Dr. Dhrtika Bhatia
About Me

Precision meets purpose

I'm an internationally trained dentist with a BDS currently completing an Advanced Standing DMD at Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. My clinical training spans prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery with over 300+ documented procedures.

Alongside clinical dentistry, I've built a strong research portfolio: investigating periodontal immunology at the University of Pennsylvania, contributing to oncology research at UC San Diego's Moores Cancer Center.

I bring the rare combination of clinical hands-on competency and scientific rigor the kind of dentist who can treat patients confidently and contribute evidence based care.

Career

Education & Experience

Apr 2025 — 2027

Advanced Standing DMD

Temple University · Kornberg School of Dentistry · Philadelphia, PA

  • Accelerated DMD program for internationally trained dentists
  • Clinical rotations across all core dental disciplines
Apr 2024 — Apr 2025

Clinical Research Coordinator

Lightship · Full-time

  • Led patient recruitment and site planning for clinical trials
  • Coordinated multi-site research operations and regulatory compliance
Jun 2023 — Apr 2024

Periodontal Research Specialist

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine · Philadelphia, PA

  • Developed protocols studying innate and adaptive immune response to periodontal pathogens
  • Designed experiments using genetically modified mice to understand host response to infections
  • Performed and analyzed complex data on dendritic cell and lymphocyte responses
Jun 2022 — Sep 2023

Graduate Student & Research Assistant

UC San Diego School of Medicine · Moores Cancer Center · La Jolla, CA

  • Applied biostatistics, ELISA, and R programming for data analysis
  • Research at the intersection of cancer biology and immunology
Aug 2016 — Feb 2022

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Bharati Vidyapeeth · Mumbai, India

  • Five-year undergraduate dental program with extensive clinical training
  • Published research in the International Journal of Health Sciences (2022)
Patient Dashboard

Treatments Delivered

200+
Patients Treated
350+
Total Procedures

Procedure Breakdown

RPD
30+
Complete Dentures (CD)
30+
Crowns
45+
Root Canal Treatments
40+
Implant Restorations
10+
Aesthetic composite restorations
50+
Extractions (incl. 100+ Surgical)
200+
Implants placed
10+
Research

Publications & Research

Public Health Dentistry

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Tissue Preservation Among Dentists

A questionnaire-based survey assessing tissue preservation awareness and clinical practices among dentists in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.

International Journal of Health Sciences · Apr 2022Read →
Periodontal Immunology

Innate & Adaptive Immune Response to Periodontal Pathogens

Research at UPenn Dental investigating host response to bacterial challenges using genetically modified mouse models and lymphocyte response profiling.

University of Pennsylvania · 2023–2024Inquire →
Cancer Biology

Research at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

Graduate-level research applying biostatistics, ELISA assays, and R-based data analysis within an oncology research environment.

UC San Diego Health · 2022–2023Inquire →
Blog

Thoughts & Insights

Woman clinician reviewing diagnostic imaging on a monitor
March 2026 · Clinical Insights

The Future of Digital Dentistry: How AI is Changing Diagnosis

AI is reshaping how we detect caries, assess bone loss, and plan complex restorations. What every clinician needs to know about integrating AI tools into daily practice.

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Woman scientist working in a medical research laboratory
Jan 2026 · Research

Periodontal Pathogens & Systemic Disease

New evidence linking oral dysbiosis to cardiovascular and metabolic conditions — what it means for everyday clinical practice.

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Woman physician speaking with a patient during a consultation
Nov 2025 · Patient Care

Communicating with Anxious Patients

Dental anxiety affects 1 in 5 patients. Lessons from clinical rotations about building trust before picking up an instrument.

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Contact

Let's connect

I'm open to discussing new opportunities in general dentistry and newer technologies - I'd love to connect.

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