Editor-in-Chief

Prof Dr. S.K.Dewan

Prof Dr. S.K.Dewan is Professor and Director College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bopal, Ahmedabad. He has earned bachelor degree from Punjab University in 1968 and Master in dental sciences from Bombay University in 1971. Prof Dr. S.K.Dewan awarded by Outstanding Professional Award by Government of Gujarat, International Award for TMJ surgery by Nanavati Hospital and Lifetime Achievement Award by AOMSI. He is recognizes as an expert in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and published several articles in this area.

Associate editor

Dr. Rajesh Ashok Kshirsagar

Dr. Rajesh Ashok Kshirsagar is dean Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University,Pune,India.Dr Rajesh A Kshirsagar earned his Bachelors and Master degree (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) from Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai and PG Diploma in Hospital Administration, Institute of Health Care Administration, Chennai, India.Dr. Rajesh Ashok Kshirsagar is also a Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune,India and Panel Consultant at Deendayal Memorial Hospital, Pune.Areas of interest: Orthognathic Surgery; Maxillofacial trauma ; Oral submucous fibrosis.

Dr. Parveen Sharma

Dr. Parveen Sharma, Professor & Head,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,J.N.Kapoor DAV [C] Dental College & HospitalModel Town, Yamunanagar Haryana-135001. she is a post graduate degree holder in oral and maxillofacial surgery, possessing full fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons with sixteen years of academic experience in India and four years of surgical training in U.K. Formerly associaoted as SHO, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary,Leicester,UK and Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust,Ipswich- Suffolk. She is also HON CLINICAL ASSISTANT at Blackburn, Bolton, Bury & Burnley Hospitals. She has attended various courses in London (1998 – 2000) pertaining to Local Flaps and Reconstruction Course, Facial Deformities & Orthognathic Surgery and Technology, Trauma Skills and credited with more than 50 publications in national and international journals. Dr. Parveen Sharma CHAIRPERSON Midterm AOMSI Conference, 2008, Ahmadabad and at 33rd Annual Conference of AOMSI, 2008, Lucknow,PANEL MEMBER Workshop on Orthognathic Surgery, 2008, Kalka Dental College, Meerut and REVIEWER Journal of oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr.Vijay Deshmukh

Dr. Vijay Deshmukh, Director, Deshmukh Institute of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Aurangabad, one of its kinds in the country. Formerly as an Associate Professor & Head of the Department Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad-431001 and Professor & Head, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, YCDental college, Ahmednagar, MS, India Currently Dr.Viay Deshmukh is giving his services as a Professor & Head, Department of Dentistry, Indian Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Badnapur, Jalna, MS,India He having Academic excellence of about 24year’s, a renowned academician and gold medalist of Bombay University, India In 1990 he had Master in Dental Surgery (Oral & Maxillofacial surgery) from Bombay University, during graduation he was recipient of Dr. S.H. SHETH MEMORIAL AWARD and Dr. KEKI MISTRY AWARD of International College of Dentist. A landmark achievement in year 1997, received International Fellowship of JAPAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION for study in MICROVASCULAR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, at Shizuoka City Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan for the period of 3 months. In 1997 he was awarded with T C WHITE VISITING SCHOLARSHIP OF ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF GLASGOW for study in MICROVASCULAR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY which was carried out at prestigious Canniesburn Hospital, Scotland, Glasgow for the period of 3 months and honored as a VISITING SCHOLAR of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow. Dr.Viay Deshmukh has more than 47 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PAPERS, delivered 154 Guest Lectures & KEY Note Addresses, at State, National & International level, including faculty of ENT, General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. In 2002 delivered oration at the 1st annual meeting of the Sri Lanka Association of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery held in Kandy. Sri Lanka. He is four times recipient of best scientific paper award at the annual national conference of the Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. Dr. Deshmukh had written a chapter on “Odontogenic Infections of Head & Neck” in a textbook of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery edited by Vinod Kapoor. His areas of interest are oral Cancer, Head & Neck Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr.Vijay Deshmukh is Life member of Indian Dental Association, Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India and Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. He is also annual member of International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr.Rishi Kumar Bali: MDS

Dr.Rishi Kumar Bali, postgraduate degree holder in Oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty of Dentistry with fifteen years of clinical and academic experience & seven years working experience in the field of Infection control. He is BDS from Goa Government Dental College & Hospital, Goa in 1997 and MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in year 2002 from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow,India. Dr.Rishi Kumar Bali is certified in Healthcare Waste management and awarded with Commonwealth Scholarship ( Imperial college NHS Trust, London,U.K) in Infection control, Antimicrobial stewardship & Occupational safety. Currently he is Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery,DAV Dental college & hospital,Yamunanagar,Haryana,India Dr.Rishi Kumar Bali future aim is to be involved intensely in teaching of Dental surgery with contribution on issues relating to betterment of dental health & education in Haryana & India. He is one of the key Contributors in getting a resolution passed on Immunization of Dental students against Hepatitis B by Dental council of India in 2014, Pt.BD Sharma University of Health Sciences Rohtak, Haryana and Garhwal University, Uttarakhand in 2011. and working with Govt of India for Pan India Immunization of Healthcare workers and students against Hepatitis B. He is credited with more than 32 publications in various National & 08 Publications in International journals From 2014 he is executive committee member of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons of India (AOMSI),Member of World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) and also actively providing his services as an associate editor and reviewers at several specialty journals.

Dr. Jigar M. Dhuvad

Dr. Jigar M. Dhuvad presently working as an assistant professor at Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmadabad, specialized in oral and maxillo facial surgery. Dr. Jigar M. Dhuvad associated with several national and international journals as editor and reviewers. His areas of interest are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and which includes: Routine minor surgical procedures eg. Tooth extractions, apicoectomy etc, Impactions, Maxillofacial trauma, Oral submucous fibrosis, Temporomandibular joint and its disorders (Ankylosis, Subluxation/dislocation, MPDS), Maxillofacial infections, Dental and Maxillofacial Implants, Orthognathic surgery, Preprosthetic surgery, Distraction osteogenesis etc.

Assistant Editor

Dr.Jay Shah

Dr.Jay Shah, giving his services at Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India.Dr.Jay Shah is a Master of dental surgery in oral and maxillofacial surgery and implantology from KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Gujrat, India.Dr Jay Shah involved in various research activities for Evidence Based Dentistry from 2010 and published and presented several articles at national and international level. Dr Jay Shah got 1st prize for poster presentation for “Evidence Based Dentistry” at 2nd international conference on Evidence Based Education System ,EBESCON 2011.

Dr.Rushit Patel

Dr.Rushit Patel, presently providing his service as a reader,Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Oral Implantology, Goenka Research Institute of Dental Sciences,India Completed his master in dental surgery in Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology from K.M.Shah Dental College &Hospital, Piparia Vadodara,India S He is life Member of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India and Founder Member of Association of Facial Aestheticians and Aesthetic Surgeons of India.