Dr. Neera Joshi
Professor, 
People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu

Dr. Neera Joshi is a highly experienced specialist in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, with over 20 years of expertise spanning clinical practice, academic teaching, and research. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 2000 and went on to complete her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in 2009 from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, under Kathmandu University.

Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Dr. Joshi plays a pivotal role in leading clinical services, academic instruction, and departmental research initiatives. Her professional interests lie in advanced endodontic treatment modalities, restorative techniques, and fostering innovation in dental education

Academic Qualifications

• MDS – Conservative dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (Kathmandu University), 2009
• BDS – Bachelor in Dental Surgery, Kuvempu university, India, 2000

Professional Experience

• Professor, People’s Dental College and Hospital (2022–present)
• Associate Professor, PDCH (2015–2022)
• Assistant Professor/Lecturer, PDCH (2009–2015)

Current Roles & Responsibilities

• Professor, People’s Dental College and Hospital (2022–present)

Registrations

• Specialty Registration No. 2775 (2009) – Nepal Medical Council
• Permanent Registration No. 2776 (2002) – Nepal Medical Council

Publications

Dr. Joshi has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals.

1. Shrestha S, Joshi N, Prajapati K, Wagle SD, Nyachhyon R, Raina S. Cone beam computed tomography analysis of the root canal morphology of maxillary first premolar. J Nepal Dent Assoc. 2023 Jan-Jun; 23(36):51-6.
2. Joshi N₁, Shrestha S₂, Prajapati K₄, Wagle SD₅, NyachhyonR₆, Sundas S₇. Presence of Extra Canal in Permanent Mandibular First Molar. Journal of Chitwan Medical College. 2022;12(42):8-11
3. Nyachhyon R₁, Joshi N₂, Raina S₃, Pradhan A₄. Assessment of radiographic errors made while taking intraoral periapical radiographs at tertiary care centre. J Nepal Dent Assoc. 2022 Jan-Jun;22(34):10-4
4. Sundas S, Shah B, Dhakal N, Joshi N, Pariyar J. Knowledge and Attitude of Early Childhood Caries among Pediatricians and Gynecologists. Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences. 2021; 4(1)
5. Sundas S, Sah BK, Dhakal N, Rai A, Joshi N. Feeding practices and early childhood caries among children with primary dentition. J Kathmandu Med Coll. 2021;10(2):74-9
6. Joshi N1  Shrestha S 1,  Sundas S2, Prajapati K,1 Sharada Devi Wagle,1 Archana Gharti C-Shaped Canal in Second Molar of Mandible among Cases of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Tertiary Care Centres: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study JNMA I VOL 59 I ISSUE 239 I July 2021
7. Gharti A, Joshi N, Prajapati K, Wagle SD, Shrestha S. Extra canal in permanent maxillary first molar in patients undergoing root canal treatment at a tertiary care dental hospital, Nepal. J Kathmandu Med Coll. 2021;10(1):47-51.
8. Wagle SD, Joshi N, Prajapati K, Gharti A, Shrestha S. Prevalence of c-shaped root canal morphology in permanent mandibular second molars. J Nepal Dent Assoc. 2021 JulDec;21(33):99-103.
9. Shrestha S, Joshi N, Kranti P, Manandhar A. Determination and Comparison of Maxillary First Premolar Pulp Chamber Landmarks Using Radio-Visio Graph and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. MJDS 2020 5(1), 29-34
10. Joshi N, Prajapati K, Shrestha S, Wagle S. Determination and comparison of maxillary first premolar pulp cham ber landmarks using intraoral periapical radiograph and cone-beam computed tomography.2019;9(30):2-5.
11. Sharada Wagle,1 Dr. Usha Ghiraiya,2 Dr. Neera Joshi,3 Dr. Kranti Prajapati Effect of the Various Combinations of Intra-coronal Bleaching Agents on Dentin Micro-hardness: An In Vitro Study Journal of Nepal dental association Vol. 18 No. 1 2018
12. Non-surgical management of endodontic failure – an observational
    study Journal of Chitwan Medical College 2015
13. S Wagle1*, N Joshi1, K Prajapati1Management of a non-vital immature tooth using mta as an apical plug: two case reports 2015, JCMC.
14. Joshi N, Prajapati K. Antimicrobial efficacy of 0.5% Iodine potassium iodide as intracanal irrigant against Enterococcus faecalis at apical third of canal. Journal of Nepal Dental Association. 2014; 14 (2): 17-20
15. Prajapati K, Joshi N. Management of infected root canals with and without intracanal medicament in conventional root canal therapy: A comparative study. Journal of Nepal Dental Association. 2014; 12 (2): 41-45
16. Joshi N1, Prajapati K2, Jayarajan S3 Multidisciplinary approach to the management of traumatic crown fracture-a case report JNDA Vol. 13. No. 2. July-Dec. 2013
17. N Joshi, A Parolia, M Kundabala and ST ManuelA conservative method to reproduce lost gingival tissue an innovative approach Nepal Med Col J 2009; 11(3):
18. Parolia A1, Kundubala M2, Thomas MS1, Mohan M3, Joshi N4 Three rooted, four canalled mandibular first molar (Radix Entomolaris) Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2009), Vol. 7, No. 3, Issue 27
19. Joshi N1, Shetty N2, Kundabala M3Immediate reattachment of fractured tooth segment using dual cure resin Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2008), Vol. 6, No. 3, Issue 23, 386-388