Dr. Neha Pathange
Experience: | 6 years |
Education: | Dr. NTR University Of Health Sciences |
Academic degree: | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
Area of specialization: | I am mostly into stuff like restorations, rct (yeh root canal treatment), crown cuttings and lil complex things like post n core n crown lengthening too—kinda enjoy the mix honestly. Like, some days it's just simple tooth filling n then bam next patient needs crown prep with tight margins n all, lol keeps me on my toes. I tend to focus a lot on function but I’m also big on esthetics, like smile shoud look natural not forced or stiff. I do take time with cases bcz rushing never really works long-term.. oh and occlusion! can't ignore that, even tho ppl don’t talk about it much. Sometimes I wish patients knew how much effort goes into a "simple" crown. Anyway I work with precision where it matters, but also keep room for comfort—no one's gonna sit with jaws open for hrs if you’re not quick n gentle both. Kinda tryna strike that balance everyday honestly. |
Achievements: | I am kinda proud of a few things—had my paper published in the *International Journal of Scientific Research*, which felt nice tbh. I also attended this AI workshop related to dentistry—was a bit outta my comfort zone at first but really opened up a new way of thinking for me. Oh, and not many know this, but I’m also a trained classical dancer. Yeh, totally diff from teeth n tools, but helps me stay grounded.. or maybe just balanced lol. |
I am a dentist with a lil over 4 years of clinical exp and honestly, most of my day just sorta rolls into one long (but satisfying) loop of fixing teeth, talking to ppl about flossing (they rarely do), and figuring out the best way to save a smile that’s barely hanging on. My work ranges from regular checkups and cleanings—yeah, the “boring” but actually really crucial stuff—to more involved procedures like root canals, crowns, bridges, and yeah, the whole smile designing bit which sounds fancy but is honestly where art meets science. Some days I’m deep into restorative stuff—fixing cavities, rebuilding broken teeth—and others I’m redoing someone’s smile because they haven’t smiled properly in years. That part, I think, feels the most rewarding. Not just the aesthetics but watching someone gain confidence again cz their teeth actually match how they feel inside. I don’t really believe in rushing things unless it’s an emergency, like swelling or pain—then yeah, we move fast. Otherwise, I like to explain things out, talk a bit, make sure the patient gets *why* we’re doing something—not just “what” we’re doing. Also—this sounds minor but really isn’t—I’ve kinda developed a habit of noticing the small things, like how someone talks or chews or even avoids chewing on one side. It tells you more than X-rays sometimes, weirdly. That instinct, I think, just grew with time. Clinical setups can get chaotic but I try to keep my space calm. No loud machines buzzing unless totally needed. Just try to keep it patient-centered. I don’t advertise much, I just let work speak. Anyway, I’m still learning, still adjusting to new techniques n tools. Dentistry is always changing and ya gotta keep up or get outdated quick. I care about doing things properly even if it takes a few extra mins. That’s kinda how I treat people—like I’d want to be treated. Nothing fancy, just real work that actually helps.
