Question 1

Where does Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker practice?

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Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker practices at Family Dental Clinic - Port Blair.

Question 2

What is Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker's education qualification?

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Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker has the following qualifications - BDS, Advanced Certificate Course in Dental Implants, Certificate Course in Orthodontics.

Question 3

What does Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker specialises in ?

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Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker specialises as Dentist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker have?

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Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker has an overall experience of 24 years. View where has Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker?

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Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker is a Dentist in Port Blair, Andaman and has an experience of 24 years in this field. Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker practices at Family Dental Clinic in Port Blair, Andaman. He completed BDS from DAV Centenary Dental College and Research Center in 2001,Advanced Certificate Course in Dental Implants from Indian Dental Education Academy in 2017 and Certificate Course in Orthodontics from Academy of Fixed Orthodontics in 2018.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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Who is a dentist?

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A dentist is a doctor who practices dentistry. Dentistry involves the mouth, teeth, gums, and related areas. A dentist takes care of the overall oral healthcare. Common procedures performed at the dentist are tooth filling, tooth extraction, cleaning and polishing of teeth, and minor tooth surgeries like root canal treatment. Within dentistry, there are many specializations that require further training.

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What education qualifications are mandatory for a Dentist?

Question 8

Should I consult a dentist for bad breath?

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Bad breath is often due to lack of oral hygiene. In some cases, it may be an indication of some underlying health issue. Consulting a dentist for bad breath is the most logical step. A dentist will perform thorough examination of your teeth and gums to determine the cause of bad breath. Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath.

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How many sittings does a dentist take for Root canal treatment?

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Root canal treatment is a dental procedure followed for advanced decay of tooth that cannot be repaired by filling. In this treatment the tooth pulp is removed, the space is cleaned and filled, and finally a crown is placed on the tooth. The number of sittings for a root canal treatment varies depending on the extent of tooth decay.

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Will a dentist perform surgery for wisdom tooth removal?

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People who develop wisdom tooth may require extraction at a later time. A dentist is the right person to perform extraction of wisdom tooth. Once you book an appointment for tooth extraction, the dentist will appraise you of the entire procedure and after care. Sedation, numbing, tissue removal, bone removal, and tooth extraction are the steps of wisdom tooth removal.

Dr. (Lt Col) Ravi Shanker

Port Blair, Andaman

Family Dental Clinic

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