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the water setting at 100%. Airflowing was done with AIRFLOW ABOUT THE AUTHOR
®PLUS powder which is 14µ erythritol. While airflowing, GBT Dr Ashank Mishra, MDS (Perio), Masters
Flowcontrol, which is high speed suction designed to control in Laser Dentistry (MLD,Vienna), MFD RCSI
aerosols, was used. (lreland), MFDSRCPS (Glasgow), FICD
Piezon® No Pain was used to remove remaining visible (USA), Standard level Certification (ALD,
calculus. The minimally invasive EMS PS instrument was used. USA). Dr. Mishra is a seasoned periodontist
Final check for the remaining biofilm was done and Airfoam and implantologist with over 15years of
was applied for a fresh and smooth feeling (Figures 3a, 3b). The experience in Hyderabad. He holds a Senior
patient was happy and gratified with the treatment. Medical Director position at Cumberland
Biotherapeutics LLC in the US and is a visiting
CONCLUSION Professor at the European Institute forMedical
By incorporating GBT, dental professionals can effectively Studies in Malta. A recognized expert in his field, Dr. Mishra
address chromogenic staining while ensuring a positive and conducts courses on GBT, laser dentistry, periodontics, and implant
comfortable experience for the patient. Furthermore, GBT dentistry both nationally andinternationally. His contributions to
approach effectively minimizes the recurrence of chromogenic the dental community extend to his role on the editorial boards of
stains by addressing the underlying causes and promoting long- several scientific journals and his numerous publications with over
term oral health. n 500 citations. He has received numerous awards and is the first
SDA (Swiss Dental Academy) trainer from India.
ARTICLE CITATION
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