Dr. Bharani k Bhattu, FICD, FPFA
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About

EDUCATION
06/2012
University of California San Francisco UCSF Doctor of Dental Surgery
01/2010
University of Findlay | Ohio Master of Business Administration: Health Care
01/2005
Government dental College and Hospital | IN Bachelor of Dental Surgery

EXPERIENCE
09/2015 - Present
Dental Director
La Clinica De Familia | La Clinica De Familia, Las Cruces, NM
• Improved patient oral health by performing comprehensive
dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele,
including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown
placements.
• Continuously updated knowledge in the field of dentistry
through participation in professional development courses
and conferences.
• Collaborated with specialists such as orthodontists or
periodontists when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
• Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe
and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
• Collaborated with dental hygienists and assistants to provide
efficient and high-quality care to patients.
• Mentored junior dentists and dental hygienists, fostering
professional growth and development.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing
constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by implementing new dental
policies and procedures.
• Established partnerships with local schools for educational
programs on oral health care habits.
• Organized community outreach events to promote oral
health awareness within the local population.

09/2014 - 09/2015
General Dentist
La Clinica De Familia | La Clinica De Familia, Las Cruces, NM
• Delivered comprehensive dental services to patients of all
ages, including cleanings and surgeries.
• Performed thorough examinations, charting conditions and
diagnosing oral health issues.
• Implemented restorative procedures using various materials
including fillings and implants.
• Executed periodontal treatments to combat gum disease
effectively.
• Created detailed treatment plans tailored to each patient's
needs.
• Collaborated with specialists on complex case management
outside primary practice.
• Utilized advanced diagnostic equipment for identifying dental
problems accurately.
• Engaged in community service activities including screenings
at schools.

07/2012 - 09/2014
General Dentist for kids
Kool Smiles | Kool Smiles, El Paso, TX

SIGNIFICANT TRAINING
Frontiers in Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania, 2024
Implant Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, 2018
Certification in Laser Dentistry from UCSF School of dentistry
[summer /fall: 2011]
Certification in CAD/CAM Technology from UCSF School of
dentistry [Fall-2011]
Advanced Implant Surgery &Tissue Grafting: Immediate
Placement &Loading, Site Augmentation, Surgical Esthetics:
[UCSF School of dentistry: 2011-2012, and Seminar and Hands
on program conducted by American Academy of General
Dentistry 2010-2011].
Implant literature Review group UCSF: 2010 to present.
‘Top Gun' Multidisciplinary seminar UCSF: 2011-2012.
Practice Management seminar: CAGD: 2010-2011.
Implant Conference Elective: UCSF: 2011-2012.

LEADERSHIP ROLES
Dental Director La clinica de familia Since 2015.
Fellow of International college of dentist Apr-2025

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
California Dental Association (CDA)
New Mexico Dental Association (NMDA)
Texas Dental Association (TDA)
El Paso Dental Association

LICENSURES
New Mexico Dental License. DPS, DEA.
Texas Dental License, N2O-O2 Permit., Active DPS and DEA.

PUBLICATIONS

Original Research: Impact of community-based dental
awareness camps on oral health outcomes among
underserved populations: An observational study Bharani K
Bhattu, Shivam Ratti, Krunal Kumar Bhupendrakumar Patel,
Ardhala V Thomas Raja, Akriti Mahajan, Afroz Kaleem Syed,
Heena Dixit Tiwari

Research Article | Volume 10 Issue 1 (None, 2024) | Pages
56 - 60 Role Of Artificial Intelligence in Health Sciences a
Recent Perspective Rtificial Intelligence in Health Sciences a
Recent Perspective- A Systematic Review Jasmine Kaur,
Shivam Ratti, Aliaa A. Awaad, Bharani K Bhattu, Shan Nawaz
Malik, Ardhala V Thomas Raja, Manreet Kaur Received: 04 July,
2023 Accepted: 10 August, 2023

REVIEW ARTICLE: Correlation of immunocompromised
disease in verse of genral health to oral health- A systematic
review Jasmine Kaur, Shivam Ratti, Aliaa A. Awaad, Bharani K
Bhattu, Shan Nawaz Malik, Ardhala V Thomas Raja, Manreet
Kaur

Research Article: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (Gbs): Natal to
Fatal: Database Research and Systematic Review
https://jccpractice.com/article/guillain-barr%C3%A9-
syndrome-gbs-natal-to-fatal-database- research-and-
systematic-review-331/

ORCID ID

http://orcid.org/0009-0004-5523-7096

Reviewer Keywords
conservative dentistry and endodontics dental public health dentistry dentistry and oral medicine forensic dentistry general dentists oral and maxillofacial radiology-related topics oral medicine and radiology oral medicine maxillofacial radiology specialist oral pathology orthodontists periodontist prosthodontists public health dentistry
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My Professional Societies

Fellow –Pierre fauchard academy (FPFA)
Fellow of International College of Dentists (FICD)
American Dental Association