Editor-in-Chief
Dr.Jigna Sathya Shah
Dr. Jigna Sathya Shah, did her Master in Dental Surgery(MDS) at GDCH, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University, later on she was appointed at Department of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology, GDCH, Ahmedabad. Presently Dr Jigna Shah is Professor & Head, Department of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology, GDCH, Ahmedabad, India heading the department since 1993. She has authored, co-authored and published many case studies, has also been leading the Study “Diclofenac + Paracetamol” versus Paracetamol: A study in Post Operative Dental Pain following Tooth Extraction and Immunological Study on Oral Submucus Finrosis by estimation of IgG, IgM and IgA by Radial Immunodiffusion Technique. She has mentored several post graduate and doctorate students with interest in research. Worked as an Abstractor in Indian Journal of Dental Research and Appointed as an Expert for GPSC (Gujarat Public Service Commission).
Associate editor
Dr. Chandramani B. More
Attended the Bombay university, graduating with a B.D.S and M.D.S degree with Oral Medicine & Radiology at the same university. He received the PhD degree in Sociology from the M.S. University of Baroda. He received a certificate in Preventive Oncology from Tata Hospital, Mumbai and awarded fellowship in Forensic Odontology by Indian Board of Forensic Odontology. Dr. Chandramani B. More, presently Professor & Head of Department and Postgraduate Faculty, Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University, Gujarat State. He is recognized teacher for BDS, MDS and PhD with 18 years of UG and 09 years of PG experience. Dr. Jones has published over 40 researches, review articles and book chapters in dental literature, principal investigator in more than 60 government funded research projects.
Dr Binita Gandhi
Dr. Binita S Gandhi has an experience of 16 years, presently providing her services as Prof and Head, Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ahmedabad, Gujarat since Jan 2008. Dr. Binita S Gandhi, completed MDS from Government Dental College and Hospital (GDCH), Ahmedabad in 1994. She is member of Indian Dental Association and dental academic committee at Hemchadracharya University- Patan of north Gujarat, India
Dr Revati Deshmukh
Dr.Revati Deshmukh, Working as a professor presently at Bharati Vidyapeeths dental college & hospital. Working in this institute since last 20 years. Worked as observer at the Tata Memorial Hospital –Mumbai-India, in the department of general oncopathology. Been a post graduate guide since last 12 years and a PhD guide since 3 years. Have been a member of the Board of studies at the university. Worked as an examiner, both for undergraduate and post graduate in oral pathology and microbiology,oral anatomy and histology. At present I am a member of the Academic Council at the prestigious Bharati Vidyapeeth University which is accreditated A grade by NAAC-Bangalore. Research Specialization : Oral Pathology specially Oral Cancer and Precancer. Have worked on various enzymes and proteins associated with early detection of oral precancer and cancer. Initializing projects on Tobacco Intervention and counselling for patients with habits. I have been a part of the administration related to education,faculty development,teaching learning and student counselling. Recent publication : VEGF & CD 34 : a correlation between tumor angiogenesis and microvessel density – an immunohistochemical study. GHB :A rage or reprive. Dr.Revati Deshmukh credited with seven international and ten national articles.
Dr. (Mrs.) Freny Rashmiraj Karjodkar
Dr. (Mrs.) Freny Rashmiraj Karjodkar, obtained her BDS degree at Mumbai University (1982) and MDS degree from same university(1984).She is currently appointed as Professor and Head of Department, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India She is editor and peer reviewer for several national and international journals. She is credited with over 130 publications, author of 03 books and invitee key note speaker at national and international level conferences. Her areas of expertise: Oral Medicine/ Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging/Pain/Forensic Maxillofacial Radiology.
Dr.Manjula
Dr. Manjula Hebbale has more than 10 years of academic experience, presently giving her services as an Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, BVP University Dental College & Hospital, Pune, India. She has earned bachelor degree from Karnatak University, Dharwad in 1999 and Master in dental surgery (Oral Medicine & Radiology) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India in 2005. Dr. Manjula Hebbale is a member of Indian Dental Association and Indian Association of Oral Medicne & Radiology credited with numerous national and international articles in Oral Medicine & Radiology.
Dr.Maloth. Kotya Naik
Dr.Maloth. Kotya Naik currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Khammam, Telangana (State), India Dr.Maloth. Kotya Naik completed his Bachelor in Dental Sciences at the Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Khammam and proceeded to Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, for completion of masters degree in Oral Medicine & Radiology. He is active member of Indian Dental Association (IDA) and life time member Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (IAOMR). He had authored more than several scientific and clinical articles in peer-reviewed journals and also serves for the reviewers of several medical journals. His clinical expertise is oral medicine and radiology.
Dr.Pritesh
Dr. Pritesh B. Ruparelia BDS,MDS giving his services as a Professor,Department of Oral medicine,College of Dental Sciences and Research Center,Bopal, Ahmedabad,India Dr. Pritesh B. Ruparelia is post graduate in Oral medicine and radiology. He is radiologist and oral diagnostician at SNAAP CBCT centre across major cities of Gujarat. Dr. Pritesh having several publications at national and international level. He having work expereicne as a reviewer for Indian Journal of Stomatology.
Dr. Jitender Solanki
Dr. Jitender Solanki born in New Delhi. Completed his schooling from Dalhousie Public School Dalhousie and bachelors in dentistry from Agra University, Agra,India He has joined agovernment hospital in New Delhi as a Junior Resident for one year and later on joined K. D dental college and hospital for masters in public health dentistry where he learned about epidemiology, health education and preventive measures. After completing masters he joined faculty of dentistry Jamia Milliya Islamia University New Delhi as Assistant professor, later on Vyas dental college and hospital for four and half years. During the tenure he had conducted several studies mostly in the rural areas of Jodhpur and Jaipur district in association with many NGOs. On individual basis he tried to serve special children such as mentally challenged, blind and deaf, orphanages, old age homes, stone mine workers and the prisoners of central jail, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Presently he is Associate professor in Rajasthan dental college credited with over 30 articles as author and coauthor in National and International journals. He is also serving as a reviewer in several dentistry journals.
Assistant editor
Dr.Dharmesh Vasavada
Dr.Dharmesh Vasavada, has passed his BDS in 2003 and MDS in 2012 in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Microbiology, thus having a vast experience in the field of Dentistry and Oral Pathology. He has had the honour of receiving Gold Medal from the University, for his excellent performance in his postgraduate exams. At present he is working as a Senior Lecturer in M P Patel Dental College & Hospital & Oral Research Institute, Vadodara, Gujarat since more than three years. Apart from being a true academician he also has his own private practise. Hs is very passionate about teaching and likes to spend time discussing new topics and advances in Oral Pathology with both undergraduates and postgraduate students. He is always open to new ideas and innovations from student and plays an important role in motivating the students to take up new and rare research projects. He has many publications to his credit. His keen areas of interest include Genomics & Proteomics, molecular advances in Oral Pathology and advanced diagnostic techniques in Oncology. Genomics and Proteomics have vast applications in the field of Oral Pathology and hold the future of advanced research. Due to advances in the analysis of DNA, RNA and proteins in tissues the practice of Oral Pathology is currently undergoing significant change; molecular analysis has led to improvements in the accuracy of disease diagnosis and classification. These methods will increasingly enter into the day-to-day diagnosis and management of patients. Apart from these his other areas of interest include, Forensic Odontology and its advances, Odontogenic Cysts & Tumors and Salivary Gland Disorders.
Reviewers
Dr.UgrappaSridevi
Dr.UgrappaSridevi is presently working as a Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, AIMST Dental Institute, AIMST University, Malaysia. She has earned bachelor of dental surgery degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health &Sciences, Karnataka, India in 2009 and Master in dental surgery in the department of Oral Medicine & Radiology from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India in 2014. Dr.UgrappaSridevi is a member of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology credited with numerous national and international articles. Her research interest in the field of molecular biology and forensic dentistry.
Dr. Asif Yousuf
Dr. Asif Yousuf, graduated from KLE Society’s Dental College, Belgaum, Karnataka in year 2010 and completed his Masters from Jaipur Dental College, Rajasthan in 2014 in the Department of Public Health Dentistry. His areas of interests include Epidemiology, Ethics, Oral Health, Investigative Dentistry, Evidence based Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Epidemiology of Oral Diseases and Community Dentistry. Presently working as a Registrar, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar, J&K. He is credited with more than 20 publications in National & International journals. He is active member in IDA since last 7 years and a member of IAPHD.