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Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay is an Oral Medicine and Radiology Specialist, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Dentistry at K.J. Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Mumbai, and Consultant at K.J. Somaiya Super Speciality Hospital. He is a published author (Lambert Academic Publishers, 2012), a PhD scholar developing a portable TMJ diagnostic device, and the founder of Reasonable Smile Dental Clinics in Ambarnath.

BDS, MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology (2011), and currently a PhD scholar at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) under Dr. Ajay R. Bhoosreddy. He has served as Head of Department of Dentistry at multiple institutions, including SMBT Institute of Dental Sciences & Research (2017) and currently at K.J. Somaiya Medical College Mumbai.

He sees patients at the Special Dental OPD of K.J. Somaiya Super Speciality Hospital in Sion, Mumbai, and at his two Reasonable Smile Dental Clinic locations in Ambarnath, Thane.

Oral Medicine and Radiology is a postgraduate specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and non-surgical management of conditions at the medicine-dentistry interface — mucosal disease, orofacial pain, salivary gland disorders, TMJ conditions, oral cancer screening, and the oral manifestations of systemic illness. A practitioner in this field is trained to ask not just what the symptom is, but what is driving it — and to investigate accordingly. Oral medicine is the discipline that asks why — and follows that question wherever the evidence leads, across the mucosa, the joints, the imaging, and the systemic picture.

See an oral physician for: persistent mouth ulcers (over 2 weeks), white or red patches, burning mouth, dry mouth, jaw pain, facial pain, unexplained tongue or lip changes, oral lichen planus, suspected pre-cancer or cancer, and any oral symptom your dentist cannot resolve.

Mucosal disease (lichen planus, leukoplakia, erythroplakia, submucous fibrosis), recurrent ulcers, burning mouth syndrome, dry mouth, oral cancer screening, TMJ disorders, bruxism, orofacial pain, oral manifestations of autoimmune diseases, plus full general and aesthetic dentistry.

Persistent ulcer not healing in 2 weeks, white or red patch, lump or thickening, numbness, difficulty swallowing, loose teeth without dental cause, hoarse voice, or restricted mouth opening. Any of these warrants screening — early-stage oral cancer is highly treatable.

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are problems with the jaw joint and the muscles that move it. Symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping, locked jaw, headaches, ear pain and difficulty chewing.

Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay is an Oral Medicine specialist whose PhD research focuses on objective TMJ movement analysis. He combines clinical assessment with imaging interpretation (OPG, CBCT) and is developing a portable sound-based diagnostic device for TMJ and bruxism — placing him among the few clinicians in India working at the intersection of TMJ practice and TMJ research.

Through detailed history, physical examination of the joint and muscles, occlusal evaluation, and — when needed — imaging (panoramic OPG, CBCT or MRI). Most TMJ problems can be conservatively managed without surgery.

Bruxism is involuntary teeth grinding or clenching, usually during sleep. Estimated prevalence is 8–31% of the general population. It causes tooth wear, jaw pain, headaches, sleep disturbance and damages restorations.

Conservative management first: custom night guards (occlusal splints), stress and sleep evaluation, behavioural strategies, and addressing contributing factors. Restorative dentistry follows once the destructive force is controlled — not before.

A clinical visual and tactile examination of all oral mucosal surfaces, tongue, floor of mouth, palate and oropharynx, with palpation of cervical lymph nodes. Suspicious areas may be reviewed with adjunctive tools or biopsy. Smokers, tobacco chewers and high-risk patients should screen yearly.

Yes — smile design, veneers, ceramic crowns, teeth whitening and full-mouth aesthetic rehabilitation at Reasonable Smile Dental Clinics, Ambarnath, and at K.J. Somaiya Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai. Every aesthetic case starts with a diagnostic workup so the treatment plan is built on clinical assessment first.

Cost varies with material (composite vs ceramic vs e.max), number of teeth and case complexity. We share transparent treatment plans after clinical assessment — no rate cards before the diagnosis.

Use the appointment form on the Contact page, message us on WhatsApp, or call directly. We confirm your slot at K.J. Somaiya Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai or Reasonable Smile Dental Clinics, Ambarnath, based on your concern and preferred location.

No referral required for private consultation. For specific super-speciality referrals from physicians or other dentists, please mention the referring doctor when booking.

Yes. Patients regularly travel from Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Ambarnath, Badlapur and across Maharashtra for oral medicine consultations, TMJ assessment and second opinions on persistent oral complaints.