Dr. Kunjal Patel - Gujarat's First Sports Dentist

Dr. Kunjal Patel is a pioneering specialist in sports dentistry and is recognized to be the first in her field in Gujarat. She has 21 years of clinical experience in dentistry and trauma management. She is the co-founder of the 32 PEARLS® chain of dental clinics and Chief Sports Dentist at ATHLEDENT™-Gujarat's first super-specialty sports dentistry center.

Dr. Patel's work is dedicated to integrating oral health with athletic performance by providing specialized care for athletes, raising awareness about the critical link between dental health and sports.

Government & Institutional Recognition:

• Appreciated by Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon. Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, for establishing Athledent, India's First Sports Dental Centre.
• Recognized by Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon. Chief Minister of Gujarat, for outstanding contributions in the area.
• Appreciated by Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon. Minister of State for Sports (Gujarat), for her work.
• Appreciated by Shri Ajay Patel, Senior Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association.
• Felicitated by ONGC at their Annual Sports Function for dental awareness and camp initiatives.

Professional Milestones & Appointments:

• Appreciated by legendary footballer Bhaichung Bhutia for leading the oral assessment program at the Enjogo Premier Football League.
• Serves as the official Sports Dentist for Vishnu Vaghela, the captain of the current national blind football team of India.
• Invited as the Chief Guest at Khelmahakumbh 3.0 and conducted awareness programs for boxing and athletics athletes.
• Invited Speaker to the National Conferences of Sports Medicine: IASMCON, 2025, and Akhil Ahmedabad Vyayam Mahamandal Annual Conference.

The following certification has been successfully completed: On-Field Medical Emergency & Basic Life Support in Sports Dentistry.

Core Expertise & Field Work

Among the areas of her expertise, Dr. Patel is a field-based clinician who has provided on-field management and pre-competition evaluations in numerous different sports.

Key Services & Focus Areas:

• Pre-Competition Dental Assessments (PCDA): Screening for possible dental problems and treating them before they could affect performance.
• Custom-Fit Mouthguards: The manufacturing and prescription of sports-specific digital and custom-fit mouthguards against dental and facial injuries.
• On-field trauma management: The provision of immediate emergency dental care to athletes involved in competitions, such as tooth, jaw, and facial injuries.
• Post-Competition Rehabilitation: Treatment of athletes post-events for dental injuries, including broken teeth and lost teeth.
• Performance-Oriented Dentistry: Diagnose and manage various conditions that can affect an athlete's performance, such as sports-related dental erosion, TMJ disharmony, obstructive sleep apnea, and "Swimmers Calculus".

On-Field Sports Dentist For:

• Aquatics: 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, 78th Senior National Aquatic Championship 2025, and 51st Junior National Swimming Championship 2025.
• Football: Gujarat Super Premium Football League 2025 and Enjogo Premier Football League.
• Combat Sports: International Kick Boxing Competition (WAKO India), National Kick Boxing Competition (Pune), Gujarat State Trial Competition 2025 (Wrestling).
• Other Sports: Cricket (Central Board of Cricket Ahmedabad), Kabaddi, Roll Ball, and events for para-athletes and special athletes

Awareness & Education

Dr. Patel is a prominent advocate for sports dentistry, leading numerous awareness and training programs.

• Athlete & Coach Education: Organizes seminars on oral health issues related to sporting performance, prevention of dental injuries, and tobacco cessation among athletes.
• School Outreach: Collaborates with the District Education Office and school associations through the "Saarthi" school project and conducts online awareness programs on sports injuries among children. Media Appearances: Featured on Doordarshan Live to discuss sports dentistry.