Jhanvi Desai, BDS, MDS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Preventive & Community Dentistry
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Introduction
I joined the UI College of Dentistry Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry after completing my Geriatric and Special Needs Certificate at the UI College of Dentistry. Prior to that, I worked as an associate in a private dental practice in Mumbai, India . I have also worked as an assistant professor guiding pre-doctoral students in Prosthodontics in India.
Current Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Education
- Certificate in Geriatrics and Special Needs, UI College of Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa
- MDS in Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, India
- BDS in Dentistry, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India
Center, Program and Institute Affiliations
Licenses & Certifications
- State Dental Board, Iowa Dental Board, Iowa
- State Dental Board-India, Maharashtra State Dental Council, India
Selected Awards & Honors
- Fellowship in Special Care Dentistry Association
- Samuel Johnston Award
- International College of Dentists (ICD) USA section- Fellowship in the Class of 2025
Professional Memberships
- Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA)
- Indian Prosthodontic Society (IPS)
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
Selected Publications
- Marchini L, Desai J, Qian F. Tooth Grinding in Older Adults: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. Spec Care Dentist. 2025;45(5):e70092. doi:10.1111/scd.70092
- Marchini L, Desai J, Qian F. Tooth Grinding in Older Adults: A Retrospective Data Analysis.
- Desai JP, McQuistan MR, Young LB. Dental Students’ Perceptions of Standardized Patient Experiences Conducted via Zoom: A qualitative study
- Kettelkamp K, Desai J, Lewis S, Comnick C, Marchini L. Outcomes of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Treatment Among Older Adults: A Retrospective Analysis. Spec Care Dentist. 2025;45(2):e70013.
- Johnsen DC, Marchini L, Syrbu J, Howe BJ, Hartshorn JE, Desai J, Butali A, Shi W. Impact of dental school critical thinking demonstrations carryover to practice: Survey of 5-year graduates. J Dent Educ. 2025;89(1):107-115.
- Desai JP, Young LB, McQuistan MR. Dental students' perceptions of standardized patient experiences using Zoom: Dyadic factors. J Dent Educ. 2024 Jun;88(6):840-847.
- Guttal SS, Desai J, Kudva A, Patil BR. Rehabilitation of orbital defect with silicone orbital prosthesis retained by dental implants. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2016;64(1):93-95.
- (2023). Desai J. A commentary on: Claims analysis of Medicare fee-for-service oral health care encounters, from 2019 through 2021. PracticeUpdate website. Practice Update website. Available at: https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/claims-analysis-of-medicare-fee-for-service-oral-healthcare-encounters-2019-2021/156758/65/23/1. Accessed October 13, 2023.
- Desai J, Marchini L, Peter T. Outcomes of minimal oral sedation in patients treated in a dental school setting: A retrospective study. Spec Care Dentist. 2024;44(3):804-812.
- Desai JP, Nair RU. Oral Health Factors Related to Rapid Oral Health Deterioration among Older Adults: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med. 2023 Apr 29;12(9):3202.