Dr. Ashwin Balakrishnan Nambisan, DDS, MPH

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Get to know Periodontist Dr. Ashwin Balakrishnan Nambisan, who serves patients in Austin, Texas.

Dr. Nambisan is a skilled periodontist and the owner of Bedrock Laser Periodontics & Implants in Austin, Texas.

He and his team are highly-trained and exceptionally qualified to offer enhanced techniques like laser treatment to improve the health of gum tissue and overall oral health. They perform periodontal surgery, implant surgery, lip enhancement, snoring and wrinkle reduction, and other life-changing treatments. 

Driven by a vision to elevate the quality of life for his patients, Dr. Nambisan delivers evidence-based, advanced periodontal, laser, and implant treatments. His genuine care for patients reflects in his commitment to ensuring they achieve optimal dental health.

Academically, Dr. Nambisan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery in India, followed by a Master of Public Health Degree from Loma Linda University in California. He further honed his expertise by completing a three-year postgraduate periodontics residency program at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey.

Demonstrating a commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments, Dr. Nambisan invests countless hours in continuous education, focusing on the latest techniques and technologies in periodontics, implant dentistry, and laser therapy. He holds certification in Fotona Lightwalker laser, recognized as the most advanced laser treatment in dentistry.

Among his professional dental affiliations, Dr. Nambisan is a member of the Capital Area Dental Society, the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the American Academy of Oral and Systemic Health, Pinhole Academy, and the American Academy of Periodontology. His expertise has been shared at prestigious events such as the Metropolitan Forum, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Periodontics is the dental specialty focusing exclusively on the inflammatory disease that destroys the gums and other supporting structures around the teeth. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal, or disease, and in the placement of dental implants.

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