Dental Practice & Oral Health

Dr. Kalpak Peter is currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Periodontology at Government Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur and has a total work experience of 9 years after M.D.S. He has passed his graduation (B.D.S.) from SPDC Wardha and procured his post-graduation in the field of Periodontology & Oral Implantology (M.D.S.) from C.S.M.S.S. Aurangabad. He is a member of Indian society of Periodontology and IDA. He has several international & national publications credited to his name and has a peculiar interest in oral systemic link. His one of the article titled “Association between periodontal disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- A reality or just a dogma” has been published in a very distinct international journal titled Journal of Periodontology in the year 2013. The article was 8^th most searched article in the field medicine that month according the website of medknow. He is a reviewer for several prominent national & international journals. He is certified examiner and an approved teacher for various universities and is known for his academic proficiency. Dr. Peter has been a key note speaker in various conferences. Currently Dr. Peter’s research focuses on effects of periodontal intervention on several systemic diseases and determining the population need for a comprehensive periodontal care emphasizing the necessity and the role of periodontal intervention in present health care system.