Dr Shivaprasad BM is an Periodontist, Implantologist and Laser Dentistry Practitioner with 17 years of experience to treat dental diseases. Practising implantology since 10 years and adequately trained for implant placement, restoration and maintenance. Acquainted with full mouth implant placement, implant-supported fixed partial dentures, dentures, maxillary sinus lift procedures, bone grafting and augmentation for implant placement. Enthusiast in performing procedures like laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), Laser flap surgery, laser gingivectomy and gingivoplasty and others. Good skills about the use of a laser for soft tissue surgeries like frenectomy, frenotomy, vestibuloplasty, crown lengthening, operculectomy, depigmentation. etcWell versed in periodontal therapeutic procedures like flap surgeries, mucogingival surgeries, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, depigmentation, bone grafting and GTR techniques, splinting, local drug delivery and others. Knowledge about advanced diagnostic techniques like ELISA, PCR, immunohistochemistry and updated knowledge of research methodologies Established and In-charge of fully equipped research centre dealing with basic research technologies at Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital. Actively involved in research projects; highly enthusiastic about scientific publications in National and International journals. Executive Editor of “Journal of Health Sciences and Research".