About
The Calm Dentist is an evidence-based dental education website created by Dr. Mehmood Asghar, BDS, MPhil, PhD. Its purpose is to explain dental symptoms, treatments, recovery, and anxiety in calm, practical language.
About Dr. Mehmood Asghar
Dr. Mehmood Asghar is a dentist, Assistant Professor of Dental Materials, and dental biomaterials researcher with more than a decade of clinical and academic experience. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from NUST and advanced research degrees in dental materials, including a PhD from Universiti Malaya.
His work bridges clinical dentistry and materials science. He has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed publications and his research has received more than 310 citations. This background helps him evaluate dental claims carefully and translate complex evidence into guidance patients can understand.
Professional credentials
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), NUST
- MPhil and PhD training in dental materials and biomaterials
- Assistant Professor of Dental Materials
- Pakistan Medical and Dental Council registration: 10542-D
- ORCID: 0000-0002-5554-4449
How The Calm Dentist creates content
Articles are written for patients who want clear explanations without unnecessary alarm. Medical and dental claims are checked against established clinical guidance and relevant research. Content is reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and patient safety before publication, and important articles are updated when evidence or recommendations change.
The website does not replace an examination, diagnosis, or individual treatment plan. Urgent symptoms such as severe pain, spreading swelling, fever, heavy bleeding, trauma, or difficulty breathing or swallowing require prompt professional care.
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