Dr. Neha Awasthi

About

Dr. Neha Awasthi is an Associate Professor in the department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry at the School of Dental Sciences, Sharda University, where she is serving from 2012. With over a decade of experience, she is known for her expertise. Her interests include child psychology in dentistry and minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Awasthi is also dedicated to postgraduate education, mentoring students in clinical, academic, and research activities, and contributing significantly to the field through her teaching and clinical practice.

Experience

• 13 years

Qualification

• MDS
• BDS

Award & Recognition

• Chairperson of scientific sessions at  various national and international conferences
• Editorial board member of journal
• External examiner for BDS final year professional examination.
• Guide for postgraduates
• Lifetime member of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
• Attended various National & International conferences
• Attended various Continued dental education (CDE) programmes
• Attended various Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs)

Research

22 Publications:

         Patent-1 1) Healthy smiles, happy kids: Addressing anxiety in childrens dentistry- A review. Awasthi N. Strad Research.2025 Dec 8;12(12):13-19.

                       2) Majee N, Singh SV, Mahajan DG, Awasthi N, Kavya BT, Mahesh DR. Salivary biomarkers and diagnosis of cancer: A review. Journal of Carcinogenesis.                                            2025;24(8):758-762.

                      3) Awasthi N, Singh Y, Singh S, Goel D, Singla T, Tyagi A, Ahamed FN. Comparative evaluation of pain perception following topical application of clove oil, EMLA 5%                            and Lignocaine Hydrochloride gel 2% as a pre-anesthetic agent in children aged 7-10 years: A Randomized Controlled Study. International Journal of Clinical                                    Pediatric Dentistry

                      4) Goel D, Awasthi N, Singh Y, Singh S, Yirang N. Pain Perception During Minimally Invasive Caries Removal in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing                                  Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal. Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry. 2025 Aug 1;15(4):348-356.

                      5) Singh S, Goel D, Awasthi N, Singh Y, Sachdeva P, Kumar C, Padung N. Comparative Evaluation of Pain Perception with Conventional and Septoject XL Needle in                           6-8-year-old Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2024 Jul;17(7):802-806.

• Singh S, Goel D, Awasthi N, Khandelwal D, Sharma A, Patil S. Comparative evaluation of marginal integrity of three esthetic restorative materials–An In-vitro study. Contemp Clin Dent 2021;12:241‐6.
• Aggarwal A, Pandey V, Awasthi N, Dey S. Redesigning Dentistry To A New Reality In The Era Of COVID-19- A Review Article. European J of Molecular & Clinical Medicine 2021; 8(2); 28-44.
• Singh S, Awasthi N, Goel D, Khandelwal D, Sachdeva P, Bakhtawar R. Knowledge, attitude, and practices of parents on the importance of their childrens oral health in Greater Noida, India. Indian J Dent Sci 2021;13:1-5.
• Singh S, Grover N, Goel D, Awasthi N, Khandelwal D. A comparative evaluation of role of gender, age and socioeconomic status on perceived dental anxiety of 4-8 years old children using two scales. International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry. 2021;6(4):287-293.
• Chhajer E, Pandey V, Awasthi N, Singh A. In a war against corona: dentistry quarantines itself-a review article. Journal of Natural Remedies 2020;21(3); 64-77
• Awasthi N, Singh S, Grover N. Comparative evaluation of salivary pH and buffering capacity of commonly available buffering capacity of commonly available flavoured drinks in India. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation.2020;24(6):12849-12860
• Singh S, Goel D, Awasthi N, Khandelwal D, Sharma A, Singh N. Prevalence of dental fluorosis in 6–14 year old children in Greater Noida city, Uttar Pradesh – An epidemiological study. SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences. 2020;11(2):66.
• Singh S, Awasthi N, Gupta T. Mouth Breathing-Its Consequences, Diagnosis & Treatment. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 2020;4(5): 32-41.
• Solanki N, Kumar A, Awasthi N, Kundu A, Mathur S, Bidhumadhav S. Assessment of Oral Status in Pediatric Patients with Special Health Care Needs receiving Dental Rehabilitation Procedures under General Anesthesia: A Retrospective Analysis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016; 17(6):476-479
• Dey S, Pandey V, Kumar A, Awasthi N, Sahu A, Sudarshan C P. In vitro Comparison of Impact of different Bleaching Agents on the microhardness of Enamel. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016; 17(3):258-262
• Sharma S, Singh S, Awasthi N, Kaur M. Middle phalynx of third finger (mp3) - a review. J Indian Dent Assoc 2015;2(1).
• Awasthi N, Singh S, Grover N, Kaur M. Erosive potential of five commercially available flavoured drinks in India. International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry 2015; 1(4):168-171
• Yadav M, Kohli A, Singhania H, Awasthi N. A Cross Sectional Study to Evaluate Various Factors Associated with Dental Erosion in School Going Children. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research 2018;6(8):141-143
• Yadav M, Kohli A, Singhania H, Awasthi N. Evaluation of Oral Health Status of School Children and to assess its association with the Parents Education Level. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research 2018;6(9):51-54
• Kumar V, Pandey V, Rohini G, Awasthi N. Sub-epithelial external root resorption of traumatic origin associated with combined endodontic periodontic lesion. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research 2016; 4(6):68-70

Certifications

• Certified training in BASIC LIFE SUPPORT  AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT  by International trauma care  Hyderabad.
• Certified training in NITROUS OXIDE OXYGEN INHALATION SEDATION  (NOIS)

Area of Interest

• Behaviour Management
• Child Psychology
• Pediatric Endodontics
• Space Management