Editor-in-Chief
Prof Dolly Pankaj Patel
Prof Dolly Pankaj Patel is a Dean, Department Orthodontics, AMC Dental College & Hospital, Khokhra, Ahmedabad, India. She earned her BDS in 1985 and MDS (Orthodontics) in 1988 from Gujrat University, Ahmedabad, India.She is recipient of Smt. Sulochna Narottam Lalbhai Price, Shree Hitenkumar Bhanuprashad Thaker Medal during her graduation and P.C.Chib Award in Prosthetics Dentistry in Master programme at the Gujarat University.Dr Dolly Patel has authored numerous articles and lectures at dental organization. She is a Doctoral guide, advisor and subject expert to Gujarat Public service commission and Rajasthan Public service commission. She is membered to several dental association, society and study groups.
Associate editor
Dr.Samir Uppal
In my current position as Professor and Head of dept. Of Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics , at College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) which is a post graduate teaching program institute , I have the privilege of guiding and training the post graduates registered under me both clinically and academically. This gives me the drive and experience to work towards a larger role of research , aimed at the development of the speciality. Qualifications : Bachelor of dental science (B.D.S) in 1995 from Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, affiliated to Gujarat University. Masters of dental surgery (M.D.S) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in 1999, from Govt. Dental College and Hospital , Ahmedabad , affiliated to Gujarat University. Professional Experience : Academic experience I am presently heading the Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics dept at College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, which is affiliated to Gujarat University. I have 6 post graduate students registered under me. I have been attached to this institute since 01/01/2010 as Professor and head of the department. I have a total of 15 years of teaching experience in the speciality of Orthodontics and dentofacial Orthopedics. I am a P.G guide since June 2012 and have completed thesis work for the Post graduate students and am involved in the research work of other students. Clinical experience : I am into private practice, limited to Orthodontics since 1999. This includes the most contemporary Orthodontic mechanics including Self ligation systems, fixed functional correctors, lingual Orthodontics and clear aligner therapy. Membership Life Member of Indian Orthodontic Society. Life Member of Indian dental Association. Professional achievements : Appointed as referee by APOS Trends in Orthodontics Appointed as inspector by Dental council of India Appointed as University examiner across India.
Prof.Sandhya Maheshwari
Prof.Sandhya Maheshwari did her BDS/MDS (Orthodontic) from K.G. Medical College Lucknow & is presently working as Professor in Orthodontics at Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh India .she is having total clinical experience of more than 22 years & 18 as a post graduate teacher. She is recipient of Prof.K.P.Chaudhry,Vedavati Gold medal,Amar Kashyap Bhargava & Pierre Faucherd Award in orthodontics during her graduation. She is a fellow of World Federation of Orthodontist & International college of Dentist. She has more than 80 national & international publications in her name. Her Area of research interest is genetics & molecular biology in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics She acted as elected member of University Court, academic council & Court of Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
Dr.Shailesh V.Deshmukh: MDS; M.ORTH.R.C.S.(EDIN.UK)
Dr.Shailesh V.Deshmukh: MDS; M.ORTH.R.C.S.(EDIN.UK) is diplomate indian board of orthodontics, Currently Secretary & Treasurer of the Indian Board of Orthodontics. Dr.Shailesh V. Deshmukh earned his bachelor degree from Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai University, India in 1984 and joined as a Clinical Assistant at Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai. Later on he moved to Private Practice in General Dentistry in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In year 1992, He had completed his master in dental surgery in Orthodntics and moved to VasantdadaPatil Dental College & Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra, India as a Lecturer(1992-1994). Presently Dr.Shailesh V. Deshmukh is Professor & Postgraduate Guide & Facilitator, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College & Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India Dr.Shailesh V. Deshmukh has been awarded with prestigious Fellowship – FDSRCS Ed (ROYAL College of surgeons, Edinburgh, London, UK). Dr.Shailesh V. Deshmukh associated with Editorial Panel of the Journal of the Indian Orthodontic Society from 2005-2007, Organizing Secretary 12th IOS & 1st SAARC Postgraduate Orthodontic, Advisory Panel of the Indian Orthodontic Society Times(2008-2009), Executive Committee Member of the Indian Orthodontic Society(2013 – 2014) and Secretary & Treasurer of the Indian Board of Orthodontics(2013–2014).
Dr. Isil Kecik Buyukhatipoglu
Dr. Isil Kecik Buyukhatipoglu obtained her Ph.D. education from Department of Prosthodontics, University of Gaziantep in 2010-2015. She did DDS in 2002 from University of Ankara, Faculty of Dentistry, Turkey. Later she moved to Gaziantep 25 Aralik Hospital, Gaziantep 25 Aralik Hospital (2004-2010) as a Dentist. Presently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics , Zirve University, Turkey. She has sound knowledge of publication with several international and national publications.
Assistant Editor
Dr. Mayuresh J. Baheti
Dr. Mayuresh J. Baheti is a senior Researcher in the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Rural Dental College Loni. He has completed his MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in the year 2015 from the Rural Dental College of Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra, India. He has honored with the honorary fellowship from the Academy of Dentistry International, U.S.A. He has honored with another fellowship from International College of Continuing dental Education, Hong-Kong. He has completed Professional Diploma in Clinical Research from Catalyst Services PVT. Ltd. He has been invited as Key Note speaker in many international and national conferences. He has published more than 25 articles in Indexed International and national journals and also 1 book to his credit. He is Editor and Reviewer for many International and National Journals. Dr. Baheti got the O grade in his thesis. His Research Interest is in Nanodentistry, Stem Cells, Biomechanics in Orthodontics, Orthodontics and microimplants.
Dr. Anitha Alagesan
Dr. Anitha Alagesan is Masters in Dental Surgery (M.D.S) from Yenepoya Dental College - Yenepoya University(2011), serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in A. J. Institute of Dental Sciences - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences anjd Consulting Orthodontist in Dr. Rohan Mascarenhas’s Orthodontic & Dental Clinic and Dr. Suryakanth Pai’s Densure Clinic; Mangalore, India. She has earned Post Graduate Diploma in Bioethics and Medical Ethics (PGDBEME) from Yenepoya University, Jan 2014. She is Primary Patent holder for a device – “Laser Guided Automated Calibrating Positioning System for Bracket Placement”. Provisional patent is approved under Yenepoya University. (Patent Application no - 2304 /CHE/2011 dated 5.7.11) Dr. Anitha Alagesan is Well acquainted with Lingual Orthodontics (Certified member of Incognito Appliance System), Self-Ligating Systems, Straight Wire Appliance, Tip-edge and Tip-edge Plus Appliance, Begg Appliance and Edgewise Appliance, NAM Techniques and Orthodontic intervention in Cranio-facial patients. Dr. Anitha Alagesan has several national and international publications and associated as life member Indian Orthodontic Society, member Karnataka State Dental Council and Mangalore Orthodontic Study Group.
Dr.Neha
Dr.Neha is BDS from Maulana Azad Dental College & Hospital and MDS in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (MAHE), India Currently she is working as Senior Research Associate under CSIR at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi since 2014. She is engaged in handling new born cleft patients for Nasoalveolar molding. Presentations She has presented paper at the 10th European Craniofacial congress in Gothenberg, Sweden on 26th June 2015 titled: "A novel minimally invasive technique of using tooth borne hyrax expansion screw for Distraction Osteogenesis of large alveolar cleft defects (HYDIS-TB)" and 50th IOC at Hyderabad from 11- 13 December 2015, Adjudged first in clinical papers category in title: " Treat as per need - Making judgement in management of cleft lip and palate in new borns".