ABOUT US
DR. JOSHUA THOMAS Prosthodontist & Implantologist MEENATHATHIL
Meet Our Specialist
DR. JOSHUA THOMAS ,
Consultant Prosthodontist & Implantologist
Profile
A dedicated Consultant Prosthodontist and Implantologist with advanced expertise in full mouth rehabilitation, digital smile design, implant prosthodontics, and TMJ/TMD management. Experienced in treating complex restorative cases using digital workflows, guided implant surgery, and international implant systems.
Areas of Expertise
Smile designing, shade matching, and aesthetic rehabilitation using veneers, onlays, overlays, crowns, and bridges.
Full mouth rehabilitation with or without vertical dimension raise.
Proficient with more than 10 international implant systems.
Comprehensive implant surgical and prosthodontic treatment: single, multiple units, overdenture solutions, and full arch (All-on-X) restorations.
Atraumatic extraction, immediate implant placement, and immediate loading protocols.
Management and revision of failing or failed dental implants and prosthetic restorations.
Stabilization of loose dentures using ball, locator, equator and hader clip attachments.
Fabrication and management of complete dentures and cast partial dentures.
Diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD/TMJ).
Clinical Interests
Digital smile design and complete aesthetic smile makeovers.
Digital and guided workflows in implantology and prosthodontics.
Functional and cosmetic rehabilitation of severely damaged dentition with vertical dimension correction.
Advanced diagnosis and conservative management of TMJ and neuromuscular disorders.
Research & Academic Achievements
Awarded International Research Grant from ITI & Straumann Group for postgraduate thesis In-Vivo Randomized Controlled Trial on Custom Abutments.
Best Overall Paper Presentation at the 50th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference.
Best Overall Paper Presentation at the 13th ISPRP Conference.
Professional Memberships
Indian Prosthodontic Society (IPS)
Indian Dental Association (IDA)
International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Education
Consultant Prosthodontist and Implantologist
Scientific Dental Clinic, Kochi (2023 – Present)
ITI Certified – Foundation & Advanced Level
International Team for Oral Implantology, USA (Dec 2024)
MDS – Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (2020 – 2023)
Internship
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (2019 – 2020)
BDS
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (2013 – 2019)
Certifications & Advanced Training
Advanced Implant Training – 250+ hours, 50 implants placed, 100+ restorations completed (ABSMIDS, Mangalore)
Clinical Training in TMD Management under Prof. Dr. Chethan Hedge (ABSMIDS)
Symposium on TMJ Disorders & Full Mouth Rehabilitation by Dr. Ajith Shetty
T-Scan & Biometric Diagnosis of TMD – Dr. Varun Kunte (Hands-on)
Guided Implantology Workshop – Dr. Navneet Kumar (Dio Implants)
Rotary Endodontics Training – Dr. Jojo Kottoor, Kochi
Active participation in multiple ITI Study Clubs, conferences, and webinars.
Dental Clinic in Cochin, Kerala
Thomas Dental Implant Clinic in Dubai, United Arab Emirates