Dr. Arpit Nirkhiwale serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr Nirkhiwale also works as a Prosthodontist at a non-profit clinic in Savage, Minnesota. He plays a pivotal role with the Department of Testing Services at the American Dental Association and the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, contributing to exam development for Integrated National Board of Dental Examination (INBDE), Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT), and Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical (DLOSCE) Examinations.

Dr. Nirkhiwale graduated from Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore and subsequently completed his MS in Prosthodontics and an Implant Fellowship from University of Florida College of Dentistry. Dr. Nirkhiwale’s impactful career spans academia, practice, research and community service.

Dr. Nirkhiwale’s remarkable expertise in the dental application and admission process is deeply grounded in his personal journey through the intricate maze of post-doctoral dental education in the United States. Having personally experienced the challenges and intricacies of this complex process, he possesses an intimate and unparalleled understanding of every facet involved.

Since 2015, Dr. Nirkhiwale has assumed the role of a guiding beacon for countless international dentists hailing from diverse corners of the globe. His commitment to helping others realize their dreams of practicing dentistry in the USA has been unwavering. Through his guidance and mentorship, he has served as a catalyst for numerous aspiring dental professionals, illuminating the path to success in a foreign educational landscape.