professor, pediatric & preventive dentistry
Compassionate and academically oriented dental surgeon and postgraduate research mentor with 14+ years of clinical experience. Passionate about translating research into clinical excellence that improves patient treatment outcomes.
Dr. Khushboo Barjatya Vatsal holds a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and currently serves as Professor at Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Sri Aurobindo University, Indore. She is dedicated to teaching, research mentorship and providing comprehensive, gentle dental care to children.
She is the Founder and Chief Dental Surgeon at Dental Planet, Indore, established in 2012, and mentors young dentists through Skillverse Dental Academy, sharing new clinical skills and advancements in the field of dentistry.
A strong academic foundation built through dedicated postgraduate and undergraduate training in dentistry.
Recognised for excellence in research and academic contribution at national conferences.
Best Paper Award, ISPPD Annual Conference, Orissa 2025
Best Paper Award, ISPPD Annual Conference, Bangalore 2024
Best Paper Award, ISPPD Annual Conference, Ahmedabad 2023
Chairperson, ISPPD Annual Conference, Bhopal 2022
Currently working as Professor / Head at Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Sri Aurobindo University, with total academic and research experience of 14+ years.
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Guiding postgraduate dissertations and research book chapters across a decade of academic mentorship.
| Year | Research Dissertation | Book Dissertation |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Comparative evaluation of two polishing systems on micro leakage of two resin modified glass ionomer restorative materials in primary teeth | Fluoride releasing aesthetic restorative material |
| 2019 | Antimicrobial efficacy of tea tree oil, nano silver solution and sodium hypochlorite as root canal irrigant in primary teeth – an in-vitro comparison | CBCT in pediatric dentistry |
| 2020 | Clinical comparison of two rubber dam systems – an in-vitro study | Dental aberration related to genetic finding in osteogenesis |
| 2021 | Evaluation and comparison of manuka honey and propolis as potent anti-cariogenic agents against cariogenic bacteria S. mutans and L. acidophilus at two different concentrations – an in-vitro study | Stem cells in dentistry |
| 2022 | Comparative evaluation of response and characteristic behaviour of band and loop space maintainer fabricated using 4 different materials when subjected to masticatory forces: a 3-D finite element analysis | Sports dentistry |
| 2023 | Comparative evaluation of tubular penetration depth and flowability of two pulpectomy medicaments using confocal laser microscopy in primary teeth – an in-vitro study | Infant oral health care |
| 2024 | Comparative evaluation of compressive strength and marginal adaptation of preformed polyether ether ketone (PEEK) crown and preformed stainless-steel crown for deciduous molars – an in-vitro study | Early clinical indicators and diagnostic approaches for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea in dental setting: a systematic review |
| 2025 | Comparative evaluation of self-assembling peptide P11-4 and fluoride varnish for the remineralization potential of white spot lesions in primary teeth: an in-vivo study | — |
20 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals across pediatric and preventive dentistry.
Continuing dental education, conference participation and academic contributions spanning over a decade.