Dr. Ravi Joshi (MDS) | Advait Physiotherapy & Dental Clinic

Clinical Specialties

Dr. Ravi Joshi, with over 13 years of clinical & academic experience, is an experienced Prosthodontist and Implantologist dedicated to providing general, cosmetic, and advanced restorative treatments with precision and care.

Implant Surgeries & Prosthesis

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Smile Makeovers & Veneers

Complete & Cast Partial Dentures

Specialized Dentures

Fixed Dental Prosthesis

Tooth & Implant Retained Overdenture

Oral & Maxillofacial Rehabilitation (Post-Cancer)

Treatment of Jaw Disorders (TMJ)

Root Canal Treatment

Teeth Removal

Treatment of Gum Diseases

Oral Surgeries

Clear Aligners & Braces

Tooth Coloured Restoration

Teeth Cleaning & Whitening

Professional Profile & Curriculum Vitae

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. (Ongoing)
Karnavati University (July 2021 – Present)
M.D.S. (Prosthodontics)
Karnavati School of Dentistry (August 2016)
B.D.S.
K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital (February 2012)

Professional Experience & Leadership

Professor & P.G. Guide (Prosthodontics)
Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University (Oct 2025 – Present)
Previously Reader (Oct 2020 – Sept 2025) and Senior Lecturer (Oct 2016 – Sept 2020). Internal/external examiner & paper setter (UG & PG).
Secretary
Karnavati University Alumni Association, KSD

Professional Memberships

Dental Council of India (DCI)
Registered Dental Surgeon — Reg. No. A-8219
Indian Prosthodontic Society (IPS)
Life Member — Reg. No. OL3225
IPS Gujarat State Branch
Active State Branch Life Member

Key Research & Dissertations

Main Dissertation: An in vitro comparison of retention and marginal leakage of provisional crowns cemented with provisional cement enriched with three different additives.
Library Thesis: Dental Implant Failures
Ph.D. Research: Evaluation of psychological stress level in partially edentulous patients of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar district (Karnavati University).
Book Chapters Published: Geriatric Prosthodontics and Implant Prosthodontics in "Prosthodontic Revolution: Modern Technique in dental restoration" (Inkbound Publishers).

Completed Researches

Clinical evaluation of fixed dental prosthesis failures in indian population: an in vivo study Gujarat University
An in vitro comparison of retention and marginal leakage of provisional crowns cemented with provisional cement enriched with three different additives Gujarat University
A comparison of the Marginal leakage of temporary luted using temporary cement enriched with the different additives Karnavati University
Prevalence of anatomical variation in maxillary sinus using cbct Karnavati University
In vitro study to evaluate the linear dimensional stability of interocclusal recording material of various time interval Karnavati University
Comparative evaluation of Stress Distribution in mandible bone on using various material for prosthetic rehabilitation with all on four Implant concept :a three dimensional FEA Karnavati University
Evaluation of psychological stress level in partial edentulous patients of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar District area with fixed dental prosthesis Karnavati University

Publications (30+)

Dr. Ravi Joshi has authored and co-authored more than 30 National and International Publications in well-known indexed journals including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science — spanning prosthodontics, implantology, digital dentistry, and oral rehabilitation.

Clinical Evaluation of Fixed Dental Prosthesis Failures In Indian Population: An In Vivo Study Adv Hum Bio 2014;4(3):37-43. Authors: Dipti Shah, Kalpesh Vaishnav, Sareen Duseja, Ravi Joshi. National Web of Science
Comparative evalution of lateral throat form and border Extension of mandibular complete denture in the distolingual region in Gandhinagar district : An in vivo study Author : Dr. Dipti S Shah, Dr. Kalpesh Vaishnav, Dr. Pankaj Patel, Dr. Ravi joshi, Dr. Khushboo Sharma,Dr. zalak patel Advances in human biology ( volume 11, issue 1 2021) National Web of Science
Removable sectional complete denture for managing oral sub-mucous fibrosis patient with restricted mouth opening: A clinical report. Author: Ravi Maheshchandra Joshi, Dipti S Shah, Kalpesh Vaishnav, Komal Shah, Radhika Agnihotri Year : 2021 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 4 | Page : 120-124 National Web of Science
A questionnaire survey on various impression techniques used for Implant prosthesis by different practitioners among Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar districts. D Vaghamshi, K Vaishnav, D Shah, R Joshi, Z Harsolia, D Gaglani. Bull. Env.Pharmacol. Life Sci., Spl Issue [1] 2022 : 1405-13 International Web of Science
Effect of Incorporation of Clotrimazole on the Zone of Inhibition of Candida Albicans and Surface Roughness in Permanent Soft Liners. Kalpesh Vaishnav, Dhaara Rana, Ravi Joshi, Radhika Agnihotri, Dipti Shah, & Riya Patel. (2022). Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 10(3), 250–257. International Web of Science
A Study on Clinical Comparison Between Expasyl Retraction System and Medicated Retraction Cord on Gingival Retraction. Kalpesh Vaishnav, Dhaara Rana, Ravi Joshi, Radhika Agnihotri, Dipti Shah, & Riya Patel. (2022). Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 10(3), 263–273. International Web of Science
Marginal Accuracy of Cast Crowns Fabricated Using Different Investment Systems (An In -Vitro Study). Radhika Agnihotri, Kartik Morjaria, Kalpesh Vaishnav, Dipti Shah, Ravi Joshi, Miloni Bhatt, & Khushbu Baraiya. (2022). Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 10(3), 274–282. International Web of Science
A Comparison Of The Marginal Leakage Of Temporary Crowns Luted Using Temporary Cement Enriched With Three Different Additives. Ravi Joshi, Kalpesh Vaishnav, Dipti S Shah ,Komal Shah, Bharavi Desai, Shailey Padhiar. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results¦Volume13¦Special Issue04¦2022, page 2408-16. National Web of Science
A Comparative Evaluation of Retention of Implant Supported Crown Obtained By Laser Metal Sintering Technique Fabricated On Gypsum Abutment And Epoxy Resin Abutment Dies. Dr. Miloni Bhatt, Dr. Dixit Vaghamshi, Dr. Kalpesh Vaishnav, Dr. Dipti Shah, Dr. Ravi Joshi, Dr. Dhvisha Patel. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results ¦ Volume 13 ¦ Special Issue 04 ¦ 2022 page -2417-22 National Web of Science
A Comparative Evaluation of Marginal Fit in Copings Obtained by Three Techniques: An InVitro Study. Dr Palak Abhishek Pandya, Dr Nikita Sawaliya , Dr Dipti Shah , Dr Kalpesh Vaishnav , Dr Ravi Joshi , Dr Niharika Patel. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results ¦ Volume 13 ¦ Special Issue 05 ¦ 2022,page- 2992-8 National Web of Science
Prevalence and Characterisation Of Anterior Loop, Lateral Lingual Foramen And Accessory Mental Foramen In Gujrati Population By Using CBCT. Shah Dipti, Vaishnav Kalpesh, Joshi Ravi, Patel Riya, Harsolia Zeba, Bhatt Miloni. British Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research Vol.08, Issue 01, Pg.4128 – 4134 Jan - February 2023. International Scopus, Pubmed and Web of Science
Oral Hygiene Condition And Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life In Patients With Maxillofacial Defects In Gujarati Population. Kalpesh Vaishnav, Dipti S. Shah , Varda Thakar, Ravi Joshi, Radhika Agnihotri, Khushbu Baraiya Br J Pharm Med Res, Vol.08, Issue 02, Pg. 4203 - 4209, March - April 2023. International Scopus, Pubmed and Web of Science
Comparative analysis of different implant impression techniques: An in vitro study. Agnihotri RR, Naik S, Vaishnav K, Shah DS, Joshi R, Bhatt M. Adv Hum Biol 2023;13:S44-51. National Web of Science
An In-Vitro Comparison of Post Space Impression using Two Different Technique with Polyvinylsiloxane and Vinyl Siloxane Ether Impression Material. Surbhi Patel, Kalpesh Vaishnav, Niti Bansal, Dipti Shah, Ravi Joshi, Miloni Bhatt Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 11(2), 2023, 1086-1094. International Web of Science
Surbhi Patel, Rima Sheth, Kalpesh Vaishnav, Ravi Joshi, Palak Pandya, Zalak Raval. An In Vitro Study To Evaluate The Linear Dimensional Stability Of Interocclusal Recording Materials At Various Time Intervals. Br J Pharm Med Res, Vol.08, Issue 04, Pg. 4302 - 4310, July - August 2023. ISSN:2456-9836 Cross Ref DOI : https://doi.org/10.24942/bjpmr.2023.1063 International Scopus, Pubmed and Web of Science
Joshi R, Shah DS, Vaishnav K, Patel A, Patel M, Agnihotri R. An in vitro comparison of retention of provisional crowns cemented with provisional cement enriched with three different additives. Adv Hum Biol 2023;13:327-32. National Web of Science
Makwana S L, Vaishnav K, Joshi R, et al. (August 07, 2024) The Surface Deterioration of Prefabricated Zirconia Crowns on Exposure to Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride Gel: An In Vitro Study. Cureus 2024;16(8): e66371. DOI 10.7759/cureus.66371 National Web of Science
Zalak Raval , Kalpesh Vaishnav , Twinkle Sanghani , Shaiva Thakar , Ruchi Patel , Ravi Joshi ,Sanidhya Makwana , Jinsa A. Yohanan.(August 27, 2024) Comparative Evaluation of Tear Strength and Tensile Strength of Different Types of Gingival Mask Materials: An In Vitro Study. Cureus 16(8): e67944. DOI 10.7759/cureus.67944 National Web of science
Vivek, Almudarris BA, Sharan S, Kataria P, Nanaiah P, Joshi R, et al. Influence of bisphosphonates on alveolar bone loss around osseointegrated implants. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2024;16:S3664-6 International Web of science, Scopus
Jinsa Yohannan, Rohit Baser, Kalpesh Vaishnav, Zalak Raval, Sanidhya Makwana, Ravi Joshi, ―Studying The Effect on Reproduction of Surface Detail of Frequently used Impression Materials Post Disinfection with Sodium Hypochlorite and Ultraviolet Light‖ IJMSAR – December –2024, Vol. –7, Issue - 6, Page No. 94-103 National Web of science
Sachin Agrawal, Kalpesh Vaishnav, Ravi Joshi, Surbhi Patel, Hetangi Patel, Harshal Sabuwala. Comparative Evaluation of Survival Rate of Implant Placement Using Three Different Indirect Sinus Floor Elevation Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta –Analysis JCHR (2025) 15(3), 2376-2383 | ISSN:2251-6727 International Scopus
Kumar N, Sharma R, Mahaparale RR, Rodrigues LW, Rao A, Joshi R. Comparative study of plasma nitriding for dental implant with or without thermocycling. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2025;17:S1151-2. International Web of Science, Scopus
Comparative Evaluation of Fracture Resistance/Strength of Interim Prosthesis for Crown and FDPs Using Conventional and Digital Methods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Dr Jahanvi Parmar, Dr Ravi Joshi, Dr Kalpesh Vaishnav, Dr Ruchi Patel, Dr Miloni Bhatt, Dr Palak Pandya JCHR (2025)15(5),355-362 International Scopus
Kedia S, Vaishnav K, Mankar S, Joshi R, Jain M, Metri R. Assessment of antimicrobial efficacy of mulethi and guava leaf extract gels against periodontal pathogens in localised aggressive periodontitis. Adv Hum Biol 0;0:0. National Web of Science
Comparative Evaluation of Retention, Clinical Performance, and Oral Health–Related Quality of Life of Digital and Conventional Complete Dentures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Dr. Shailee Patel Dr. Ruchi Patel Dr. Kalpesh Vaishnav Dr. Ravi Joshi Dr. Miloni Bhatt Dr. Surbhi Patel Dr.Miyola Cia Fernandes JCHR (2026) 16(3), 1581-1588 | ISSN:2251-6727 International Scopus
Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses: A Cross-Sectional Study. R Joshi, K Vaishnav, DS Shah, M Bhatt. Adv Hum Biol 2023;13(Suppl):S62-68. National — Web of Science
Color Stability of CAD/CAM Milled vs. Pressed Ceramic Restorations After Accelerated Aging: An In Vitro Study. K Vaishnav, R Joshi, R Patel, Z Raval et al. J Dent Mater Tech 2024;13(2):88-95. International — Scopus, Web of Science
Fracture Resistance of Monolithic Zirconia Crowns Fabricated by Different CAD/CAM Systems: An In Vitro Comparative Study. R Joshi, SL Makwana, K Vaishnav et al. Indian J Dent Res 2024;35(1):45-51. National — PubMed, Web of Science
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Dental Implants Among General Dental Practitioners in Gujarat: A Questionnaire-Based Study. R Joshi, DS Shah, K Vaishnav, S Patel. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2024;24(3):211-217. National — PubMed, Scopus
Dimensional Accuracy of Implant-Level Impressions with Open vs. Closed Tray Techniques Using Different Impression Materials. R Agnihotri, K Vaishnav, R Joshi et al. J Prosthodont Res 2025;69(1):34-40. International — PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science
Effect of Thermocycling on Flexural Strength and Surface Hardness of Interim Restoration Materials Used in Prosthodontics. J Parmar, K Vaishnav, R Joshi et al. J Oral Rehabil 2025;52(4):412-419. International — PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science

Awards & Recognitions (12)

17/11/2013 Ahmedabad 41st IPS National Conference Poster Begin with end in mind- Unconventional CD First Prize
05/04/2019 To 07/04/2019 Narsinhbhai patel dental college, & Mahatma Mandir 21st IPS PG CONVENTION Organizing Committee member Organizing Committee member
19/11/2019 Karnavati school of Dentistry ,KU Gandhinagar 5th IPS GSB Organizing Committee member Organizing Committee
2021-2022 JPJ society Excellence in Student support Excellence in Student support
28/01/2022 Karnavati school of Research ,KU Gandhinagar Ph.D Course work, KSD, KU Ph.D Course work Research Methodology and Statistical Technique, Review of Literature and Ethics in Research, Domain Subject (Dentistry) 66.67%
08/2022 Swayam Course Ph.D. Course work Research Ethics 4 Credit
05/09/2022 Karnavati school of Dentistry ,KU Gandhinagar Long Service Awards Teaching staff Long Service Awards as Teaching staff
09/12/2022 Amravati, Maharashtra 61st Maharashtra state dental conference Chairing a scientific session Scientific Paper Presentation Chairing a Scientific Paper Presentation
16/12/2022 To 18/12/2022 Gandhinagar Dentaverse Organizing Committee member Organizing Committee
17/12/2022 Gandhinagar Dentaverse Chairing a scientific session Scientific Paper Presentation Chairing a Scientific Paper Presentation
2023-2024 Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research Certificate for Excellence in reviewing Excellence in reviewing
01/12/2024 Nanded, Maharashtra 63rd Maharashtra state dental conference Chairing a scientific session Scientific Paper Presentation Chairing a Scientific Paper Presentation

Conferences & Workshops Attended (124)

Dr. Ravi Joshi has actively participated in over 124 National and International medical and dental conferences, clinical workshops, and academic seminars. This includes regular attendance at the Indian Prosthodontic Society (IPS) National Conferences and PG Conventions, advanced specialized courses in implantology (such as the Bredent Sky Fast & Fixed graftless solutions), and digital dentistry workshops. He continuously updates his clinical knowledge to integrate state-of-the-art dental advancements, full-mouth rehabilitation protocols, and evidence-based dental care into his active practice.

Papers & Posters Presented (8)

Dr. Ravi Joshi has presented 8 scientific papers, posters, and table clinics at prestigious national and state-level dental conferences—including IPS National Conferences, IPS PG Conventions, Maharashtra State Dental Conferences, and Dentaverse. His presentations cover topics in complete dentures, TMD occlusal appliances, fixed prosthesis failures, maxillectomy obturators, zygomatic implants, gingival retraction systems, and maxillofacial rehabilitation.