Dr. Manash Pratim Baruah

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Dr. Manash Pratim Baruah, MDS Paediatric & Preventive Dentist (Pedodontist) Phone: +91-8638291909 Email: baruahm68@gmail.com Location: Guwahati, Assam, India ## Professional Summary Dedicated and compassionate Paediatric & Preventive Dentist (MDS) with advanced clinical expertise in infant, child, and adolescent oral healthcare. Skilled in behaviour management, conscious sedation, preventive and minimally invasive dentistry, pulp therapy, interceptive orthodontics, and management of dental trauma in children. Experienced in managing anxious and uncooperative paediatric patients through effective behaviour guidance techniques, compassionate care, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Accomplished researcher with multiple peer-reviewed national and international publications, demonstrating strong academic aptitude and evidence-based clinical decision-making. Adept at patient counselling, teamwork, leadership, time management, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong commitment to delivering ethical, patient-cantered, and high-quality dental care while contributing to organizational growth and professional excellence. ## Core Competencies Clinical Specialties • Comprehensive expertise in endodontic procedures including vital and non-vital pulp therapies such as pulpotomy, pulpectomy, root canal treatment etc. • Proficient in aesthetic and restorative paediatric dentistry using contemporary materials and minimally invasive techniques. • Skilled in crown rehabilitation including stainless steel crowns, zirconia crowns, and full coronal restorations. • Experienced in routine and complex paediatric extractions and minor oral surgical procedures with emphasis on atraumatic techniques and painless local anaesthesia administration using current evidence-based protocols. • Trained in comprehensive dental rehabilitation and treatment planning for paediatric patients under general anaesthesia, including management of medically compromised, special healthcare needs, and highly uncooperative children. • Sound knowledge of advanced dental materials, infection control practices, and contemporary clinical techniques in paediatric dentistry. Patient Management • Expertise in pharmacological and non-pharmacological behaviour guidance techniques for effective paediatric patient management. • Trained in conscious sedation and anxiety management for fearful, anxious, and special healthcare needs children. • Strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and counselling skills to establish trust and ensure a positive dental experience for both children and parents. • Efficient in-patient education, treatment planning discussions, and managing dental emergencies in children. Preventive Protocols • Proficient in comprehensive caries risk assessment and preventive treatment planning. • Skilled in fabrication, placement, and follow-up of fixed and removable space maintainers. • Experienced in preventive procedures including pit and fissure sealants, topical fluoride therapy, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application, and remineralization protocols. • Competent in habit interception and management using habit-breaking appliances for conditions such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, and other deleterious oral habits. • Adept at providing dietary counselling, oral hygiene education, anticipatory guidance, and parent counselling for long-term oral health maintenance. Academic & Research • Experienced in clinical research methodologies, clinical trial execution, data collection, and evidence-based practice. • Proficient in statistical analysis, scientific manuscript drafting, literature review, and academic presentations. • Author of peer-reviewed national and international publications with active participation in conferences, workshops, and continuing dental education programs. • Strong commitment to ethical clinical practice, research integrity, and continuous professional development. ## Clinical Expertise Advanced Paediatric Endodontics • Proficient in comprehensive paediatric endodontic procedures including pulpotomy, pulpectomy, apexogenesis, apexification, indirect and direct pulp capping, and paediatric rotary endodontic systems. • Skilled in management of traumatic dental injuries including avulsion, luxation, crown fractures, splinting procedures, and emergency paediatric dental care. • Expertise in evidence-based pulp therapy protocols with emphasis on preservation of primary and young permanent teeth. Sedation, Behaviour Guidance & Pain Control • Experienced in pharmacological and non-pharmacological behaviour management techniques including tell-show-do, positive reinforcement, distraction techniques, and desensitization. • Trained in conscious sedation procedures and anxiety management for fearful, anxious, and special healthcare needs children. • Skilled in painless local anaesthesia administration using child-friendly and minimally traumatic approaches. • Competent in comprehensive dental treatment planning and rehabilitation of paediatric patients under general anaesthesia. Restorative & Aesthetic Paediatric Dentistry • Expertise in aesthetic paediatric restorations using composite resins, strip crowns, anterior aesthetic crowns, zirconia crowns, and minimally invasive restorative techniques. • Proficient in stainless steel crown placement, preventive resin restorations, and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART). • Experienced in management of early childhood caries and full-mouth oral rehabilitation procedures. Preventive & Interceptive Paediatric Dentistry • Skilled in caries risk assessment, preventive treatment planning, oral prophylaxis including scaling and polishing, topical fluoride application, pit and fissure sealants, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy, and remineralization protocols. • Expertise in fabrication, placement, and follow-up of fixed and removable space maintainers. • Competent in habit interception and management using habit-breaking appliances for thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, bruxism, and other deleterious oral habits. • Experienced in growth and development assessment, mixed dentition analysis, and early interceptive orthodontic procedures. Oral Surgery & Full-Mouth Rehabilitation • Skilled in routine and complex paediatric extractions, minor oral surgical procedures, and management of soft tissue injuries. • Experienced in paediatric crown rehabilitation, serial extractions, and comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitation under chairside, sedation, and general anaesthesia settings. • Knowledgeable in infection control, sterilization protocols, and emergency management in paediatric dental practice. Diagnostic & Technical Proficiency • Proficient in digital radiographic interpretation including IOPA, bitewing, panoramic, and occlusal radiographs. • Skilled in treatment planning, case documentation, photographic records, and evidence-based clinical decision-making. • Familiar with contemporary dental materials, rotary instrumentation, apex locators, pulp vitality assessment, and modern paediatric dental technologies. Patient Communication & Soft Skills • Strong ability to build rapport with children and parents through empathy, patience, and child-centred communication. • Experienced in counselling parents regarding preventive care, oral hygiene practices, dietary modifications, and treatment planning. • Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage anxious, fearful, and uncooperative paediatric patients effectively. • Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, adaptability, ethical clinical practice, time management, and interdisciplinary collaboration in multi-specialty healthcare environments. ## Education * Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) – Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow * Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar * Compulsory Rotatory Internship Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar * Senior Secondary & Secondary Education (Class XII & X) Maharishi Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Silpukhuri, Guwahati Research & Peer-Reviewed Publications Published Papers Original Article (2026) “Tobacco Use in Adolescents: Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour and Oral Health Impact among School Children Aged 12-15 in Lucknow” Accepted in: University Journal Of Dental Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University Focused on awareness and prevention of tobacco use among school going children Medical Book (2026) “Sleeping Disorders in Children” Published by: Lambert Academic Publishing Accepted for Publication (In Press) Randomized Controlled Trial (2026) “Comparison of 4% Articaine Buccal Infiltration and 2% Lignocaine Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block for Invasive Dental Procedures in Primary Mandibular Molars along with Assessment of Parental Satisfaction” Accepted in: International Journal of Clinical Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Trial (2026) “To Compare and Evaluate the Effectiveness of Three Different Distraction Methods in Combating Children’s Dental Anxiety and Fear by Assessing Psychological and Physiological Parameters” Accepted in: International Journal of Clinical Paediatric Dentistry Conference Presentations • Paper Presentation (2025) – 46th ISPPD National Conference Pedodham 2025 • Paper Presentation (2025) – Pedosoch – 21st ISPPD Convention • Poster Presentation (2025) – UP Dental Show 2025 • Poster Presentation (2024) – Pedodales – 20th Postgraduate Convention Conferences & Specialized Workshops • Successfully completed hands-on training in Conscious Sedation Protocols with emphasis on paediatric patient safety and anxiety management. • Participated in advanced endodontic workshop “Know Your Endo – The Rotary Way”, focusing on contemporary paediatric rotary endodontic systems. • Attended specialized training in Contemporary Paediatric Endodontics and Space Management. • Participated in academic lecture “From Manuscript to Milestone: Navigating the Path from the Editor’s Desk”, enhancing scientific writing and publication skills. • Actively attended multiple national scientific conferences and postgraduate conventions in paediatric dentistry for continuous professional development and evidence-based learning. Certifications • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification • Conscious Sedation Training Certification • Rotary Endodontics Certification • Research Methodology & Biostatistics Training • Clinical Research and Scientific Writing Workshops Professional Strengths & Attributes • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively counsel parents and manage anxious paediatric patients with empathy and patience. • Strong expertise in behaviour guidance techniques, patient motivation, and child-centred dental care. • Demonstrates leadership, adaptability, teamwork, and efficient coordination within multidisciplinary clinical and academic environments. • Actively involved in community outreach initiatives, school dental health programs, awareness campaigns, and free dental screening camps. • Dedicated to ethical clinical practice, evidence-based dentistry, continuous learning, and professional excellence. • Fluent in English and Hindi with strong verbal and written communication skills. Extracurricular Activities & Achievements • Active volunteer in school dental health camps and community oral health awareness programs. • Participated in free dental screening and preventive care outreach activities. • Enthusiastic participant in cultural and creative events including singing, dance, rangoli, and poster-making competitions. • Recognized for strong teamwork, communication, organizational skills, and active participation in academic and extracurricular activities.