The 10th Dentist: Innovations Transforming Modern Oral Care

About The Editor

Dr Sooriaprakas Chandrasekaran

Dr. Sooriaprakas Chandrasekaran, MDS, is a dynamic academician, clinician, researcher, and innovator of national repute in the field of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2010 and Master of Dental Surgery in 2014 from Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, a constituent college of Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
He currently serves as Associate Professor at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, and is the Founder and Director of Sooria Multispecialty Dental Clinic. He is a Consultant Endodontist at several reputed dental clinics and hospitals. He is a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Endodontics and has been conferred the Fellowship from the Pierre Fauchard Academy, recognizing his professional excellence and ethical service. He has several national and international publications to his credit.
Actively involved in dental innovation, patent development, and academic mentorship, his vision is to integrate ethical, evidence-based practice with innovation to promote the preservation of natural dentition.

Dr. Akshay Rathi

Prof. Dr. Akshay Rathi completed his B.D.S. from the prestigious GDCH, Mumbai in May 1995, University Gold Medalist. He was the first postgraduate student of his guide Dr. Prabodh Wakankar, in Nair Dental from 1996 to 1998. Also, the recipient of several prestigious medals, awards, certificates, and scholarships during his meritorious course. He was a lecturer in Nair Dental and is an Honorary Professor in GDCH, Mumbai from February 2023. He is the Editor of the Journal Gonion, and the Associate Editor of IJADS (International Journal of Advanced Dental Sciences).
He maintains an exclusive orthodontic practice at Rathi’s Dental Center, Juhu, Mumbai and consulted for 10 years at Happiness Dental Centre, Oman. He has presented lectures, moderated sessions, held demonstrations at several national and international forums and has numerous publications to his credit. He has been the key opinion leader for Osstem Micro-Implants. He is a Fellow in Oro-Facial Pain, TMD and Sleep Dentistry from Roseman University, USA.

Dr. Navin Kumar Duraisamy

Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics, having postgraduate training and experience in academics and clinical dentistry. He has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, patient care, academic administration, and clinical responsibilities. He obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Periodontics and has a strong foundation in evidence-based dental practice and contemporary treatment protocols. His areas of expertise include periodontal therapy, periodontal surgery, preventive dentistry, restorative and esthetic procedures, oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. He is known for his systematic, patient-centered, and evidence-based approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical documentation. His academic interests include dental education, clinical research orientation, and the practical application of scientific evidence in routine practice. As an author, Dr. Navin Kumar aims to contribute to dental education by providing structured, clinically relevant content that supports strong foundational knowledge and ethical, high-quality dental practice.

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