Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Departments
Department INTRODUCTION:-
The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics was established in 2001 and deals with facial skeletal and dental deformities. It offers undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses. The teaching program trains undergraduates in orthodontic diagnosis, case selection, removable appliance fabrication, and management of simple dental malocclusion with removable appliances. The first batch of Post-graduation (M.D.S) was started in the year 2007. To date, 10 batches comprising 54 post-graduate students have successfully completed their Master’s from this department. The department is spacious enough to have a separate UG and PG section along with faculty rooms and seminar rooms. Regular CDEs, webinars, and workshops are conducted in the department to keep all students updated with the latest research and innovations.
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Faculty Members
Dr. Ajit Kalia
Designation: Professor & Head
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Dr. Salil Nene
Designation: Professor
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Dr. Ashwith Hegde
Designation: Professor
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Dr. Nasim Sadat Mirdehghan
Designation: Professor
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Dr. Juhi Joshi
Designation: Reader
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Dr. Prerna Dhande
Designation: Reader
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Dr. Tanuja Rankhamb
Designation: Sr. Lecturer
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Dr. Megha Vilas Markand
Designation: Sr. Lecturer
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Dr. Shruti Biyani
Designation: Sr. Lecturer
Qualification: MDS
Qualification: MDS
Special Achievements of the Department
DR.AJIT KALIA
- Fellowship in MOrth RCS Exam, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow & England - 2021
- Completed Level II Master in Ortho (University of TORINO) Italy, 2023
- Mini Residency For Advanced Orthodontics Program ,Yonsei University, South Korea,2014.
- Elected as a Director of Indian Board of Orthodontics 2022
- Scientific Convener 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference 2022
- Diplomat of Indian Board of Orthodontics, November 2013.
- “Best Oral Presentation Award” WIOC Maringa, Brazil 2022
- Patent For “CUSTOMIZED DEVICE FOR ACCELERATED TEETH MOVEMENT” 2019
- “Invisalign With Surgery “ In office course in Tokyo, Japan. 2017
- Aligner Program By Dr. Chris Chang ,Taiwan (Beathovan)
- Organizing chairman for Various CDE Programs.
- Invited As Guest Speaker At Various International Conferences
- Preconference workshop conducted at 58th Indian orthodontic conference, Bangalore on 20th September 2024 on Biomechanics of Aligners
- Felicitated as the Secretary and Treasurer in 25th IBO convocation at 58th Indian orthodontic conference, Bangalore on 20th September 2024.
- Speaker at Orthopedia- Demystifying the Biomechanics of Clear Aligners, 2024-2025, Pune
- has been elected a Fellow of this International Honor Dental Organization of Pierre Fauchard Academy 13 Dec 2025
- Patent Registered on Dental Appliance for Modified Bonded Rapid Maxillary Expansion
- Patent Registered on Automated Vending Machine for Dispensing Orthodontic Appliances in Clinics
- Completed PhD
DR. ASHWITH HEGDE
- Diplomat of Indian Board Of Orthodontics, 2021.
- Convener at Pune Orthodontic Study Group,Pune,2024
- Trade convener of 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference ,Pune 2022
- Minor Tooth Movement Course & Advanced Micro implant Course, Daegu, South Korea 2023
- Presented Poster at 53rd Indian Orthodontic Conference,Kochi,2018
- Invited as a speaker at 58th Indian Orthodontic Conference Bangalore, 2024.
- Patent Registered on Dental Appliance for Modified Bonded Rapid Maxillary Expansion
- Patent Registered on Automated Vending Machine for Dispensing Orthodontic Appliances in Clinics
DR. JUHI JOSHI
- Member of Scientific Committee at 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Pune,2022.
- Presented Paper at 53rd Indian Orthodontic Conference,Kochi,2018
- Chairperson at Indian Dental Association Conference,Pune,2024
- Patent Registered on Automated Vending Machine for Dispensing Orthodontic Appliances in Clinics
- Patent Registered on Dental Appliance for Modified Bonded Rapid Maxillary Expansion
- Paper presented in 58th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Bangalore 2024.
DR.TANUJA RANKHAMB
- Presented Poster at Fresher’s Conclave,Orthobyte,2020
- Presented Poster at 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference,Pune,2022.
Dr. SALIL NENE
- Mini Residency For Advanced Orthodontics Program , Yonsei University, South Korea,2014.
- Lingual Orthodontics- Training Workshop, AIIMS, New Delhi 2013
- Invisalign Training Course, Mumbai , 2017
- Minor Tooth Movement Course & Advanced Micro implant Course, Daegu, South Korea 2023
- Diplomat of Indian Board of Orthodontics, 2014
- Elected as the Director , Indian Board of Orthodontics, 2019
- Scientific Convener of Pune Orthodontic Study Group,Pune,2024
- Invited As Guest Speaker At Various International Conferences
- Scientific CoConvener of 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Pune, Sept 2022
- Indian Orthodontic Society Executive Committee Member , 2017 -18 ,2018 -19,2019- 21
- Organizing Secretory – Orthobyte 2020
DR. NASIM MIRDEHGHAN
- PhD Scholar at Sinhagad Dental College, Pune.
- Rising Star Speaker at 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference , Pune
- Member of Scientific Committee at 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Pune,2022.
- Featured in the “CIO TODAY” Business Magazine,2022
- Chairperson at Bond with the Best, D.Y.Patil Dental College, Pimpri, Pune, April 2024
- Presented Poster in Research Category, Kochi 2018
- Presentation at “DAMON SYMPOSIUM” ,Mumbai 2018
- Preconference workshop conducted at Bangalore on Biomechanics of Aligners
- Speaker at Orthopedia- Demystifying the Biomechanics of Clear Aligners, 2024- 2025, Pune.
- Patent Registered on Dental Appliance for Modified Bonded Rapid Maxillary Expansion
- Patent Registered on Automated Vending Machine for Dispensing Orthodontic Appliances in Clinics
DR. MEGHA MARKAND
- Presented Paper at MUHS level research competition “MUHS AVISHKAR 2022”
- Presented Poster at 55th Indian Orthodontic Conference,Amritsar,2021.
- Presented Poster at 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference,Pune,2022.
- Paper presented at 58th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Bangalore 2024.
Dr. Prerna Dhande
- Poster presented on “Work related hazards in dentistry” at 20th Indian Orthodontic Society Convention, Amritsar-5th-7th march 2016.
- Paper presented on “Comparative Evaluation of Combination Methods for Mettalic Bracket Recycling and Rebonding”-An Vitro Study at 21st IOS PG Convention-2017, Varanasia
- 2 Scopus indexed Publications
Services provided by the department
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment including
Growth modulation- Myofunctional and Orthopedic appliances
Fixed appliance treatment- Metal, ceramic, and self-ligating braces
Orthodontic management of Cleft lip and palate
Surgical Orthodontics
Mini-implants
Management of TMJ disorders.
Invisible braces - Lingual orthodontics, Aligners
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