Assistant Professor & Hospital Director Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology
Dr. Pratikchhya Shrestha
NMC: 11363
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Biography
Dr. Pratikchhya Shrestha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology and serves as the Hospital Director at Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital & Research Centre. With over 15 years of experience in dentistry, including 9 years as a specialist, she is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based oral healthcare through accurate diagnosis, advanced imaging, and patient-centered treatment.
She is actively involved in clinical practice, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and academic development, with a strong focus on early diagnosis and prevention of oral diseases.
Areas of Expertise
Diagnosis and non-surgical management of oral mucosal diseases.
Early detection, screening, and diagnosis of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and oral cancer.
Evaluation and management of orofacial pain.
Diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), salivary gland disorders, and oral manifestations of systemic diseases.
Dental care for medically compromised patients.
Interpretation of dental and maxillofacial imaging, including intraoral radiographs, OPG, cephalometric radiographs, and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).
Radiographic diagnosis and reporting of diseases affecting the teeth, jaws, paranasal sinuses, and maxillofacial region.
Oral biopsy planning and coordination with Oral Pathology services for definitive diagnosis.
Tobacco cessation counseling and oral cancer prevention.
Clinical teaching, research, and evidence-based practice in Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology.