By Dr Shubhan Gandhi , Dr Ajimol Theresa Jose , Dr Manisha Singh
Shubhan Gandhi
Shubhan Gandhi is an enthusiastic dental intern with extensive experience in organizational roles and research. He currently holds the position of Regional Director for the Asia Pacific Office of the International Association of Dental Students. Additionally, he serves as the Vice President, National Scientific Officer, and National Public Health Officer for the Indian Association of Dental Students. He is also the National Director of Geriatric Dentistry for the Indian Academy of Geriatrics - Student Chapter. From the outset of his educational career, he has shown a strong interest in organizational work and research. He has represented India on an international level by participating in student exchanges at the University of Dental Surgery in Strasbourg, France, and at the Faculty of Dentistry in Alexandria, Egypt. Furthermore, he presented his research on vaping at the World Dental Congress in Zagreb, Croatia. With 11 national and international scientific publications in esteemed journals and 5 scientific research presentations, he has made significant contributions to the field. He has been featured on the cover of the Indian Dental Association's magazine and has received 16 awards, including the Young Leader Award from the Indian Medical Association and the Rising Star Award from the Delhi Medical Association.
Dr. Ajimol Theresa Jose
Dr. Ajimol Theresa Jose completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre (VIDS & RC), affiliated with RGUHS, Bangalore, Karnataka, followed by a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics from Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre (BIDS & RC), also affiliated with RGUHS, Bangalore, Karnataka. She was awarded the Best Scientific Paper for her presentation titled "Virtual Articulators – Promising Technology of the Future" at the 17th IPS PG Convention held at VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur. She further enhanced her clinical expertise through an implant training program at Dr. Gowd's Dental Hospital, Hyderabad. Dr. Ajimol has provided private consultations at several clinics across Bangalore and Kerala and has also served as a Consultant Prosthodontist and Clinic Head at Clove Dental, Koramangala, Bellandur, HSR Layout, Bangalore. Her academic contributions include multiple publications in reputed, indexed, and PubMed-listed journals. Currently, Dr. Ajimol is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia, where she also serves as a research guide for BDS and Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDT) students.
She holds patents for an AI-powered dental health monitoring device and a bleaching pen, with a design patent and copyright, respectively, in India. Additionally, Dr. Ajimol has contributed chapters to the book "Advances in Oral Sphere: Innovations Shaping Modern Dentistry."
Dr. Manisha Singh
Dr. Manisha Singh is a Consultant Dental Surgeon and Private Practitioner at Noida and was previously associated with the School of Dental Sciences, Greater Noida, as Assistant Professor. She did her MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology from K.L.E. Dental College, Karnataka. She has reviewed many journal articles published in the Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, International Journal of Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Enviro Dental Journal, respectively. Received third prize for the essay held by the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology in 2024. She has a keen interest in the research field as she guided one of the BDS students from the Sharda School of Dental Sciences for ICMR STS 2023. She has many research published in Indexed Journals.
By Dr. Vikram Karande , Dr. Neelam Andrade