Ankita Sharma, BDS, MDS, DMD
Dr. Ankita Sharma, BDS, MDS, DMD, is a skilled and compassionate dentist at Family Health Care in Baldwin, Michigan, where she provides comprehensive preventative and restorative dental services for patients of all ages. With a deep commitment to improving oral health outcomes in her community, Dr. Sharma combines clinical precision with a patient-centered approach to care. Her practice philosophy emphasizes education, prevention, and personalized treatment plans that help patients achieve lasting oral and overall wellness. Dr. Sharma earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from Manipal College of Dental Sciences in India. Her background in oral pathology and clinical research has given her a strong foundation in oral cancer diagnosis. Dr. Sharma has also been recognized for her academic excellence, including receiving the prestigious TMA Pai Gold Medal for outstanding research. Her professional interests include pain management, oral cancer screening, diagnosis and awareness and advancing access to quality dental care in underserved areas. Fluent in English and Hindi, Dr. Sharma takes pride in connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds and helping them feel confident in their smiles through compassionate and evidence-based care.
• Boston University - Doctorate of Dental Medicine, Dentistry
• Invisalign
• TMA Pai Gold Medal for outstanding research
• ADA
· Understanding patterns of invasion: a novel approach to assessment of podoplanin expression in prediction of lymph node metastasis in OSCC, Sharma A, Boaz K, N. Srikant, Histopathology, 72, 4, 672-678, 2018
· Dysgenetic Polycystic Disease of Minor Salivary Gland: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature, N. Srikant, Shweta Yellapurkar, Karen Boaz, Mohan Baliga, Nidhi Manaktala, Ankita Sharma, Shakthi Dorai, Prajwal Pai, Case Reports in Pathology, 2017, 5279025, 5, 2017
· Rapidly Enlarging Swelling of the Palate: A Case Report, K. Boaz, A. Sharma, N. Srikant, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine and Pathology, Japanese Editorial, 29, 6, 576-580, 2017
· Vitality and accuracy of age estimation using tooth coronal index, cementum and sclerosis index, Reddy BM, Natarajan S, Sharma A, Dorai SB, JCDUR, 7, 2, 3-7, 2016
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: a systematic review of case reports and case series from a global perspective, Kumar M et al., Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol, 134, 6, 708-716, 2022
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Pain Management
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
Despite hearing "I hate the dentist" atleast once a day, I find the practice of dentistry satisfying as we have the ability to alleviate pain and suffering. Dentistry has great impact on quality of life as teeth directly impact function and general health. I also feel grateful to have the opportunity to spread awareness on common oral health concerns, educating patients on impacts of smoking and alcohol addiction, oral cancer screening and awareness, and the link of nutrition and oral health.