EDUCATION
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 2018
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital
Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bengaluru, India.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 2013
M R Ambedkar College of Dental Sciences and Hospital
Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bengaluru, India.
U.S. LICENSURE PROGRESS
Preparing for the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
Pursuing admission to CODA-accredited advanced standing programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Lecturer - Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 2018 – 2023
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital
Bengaluru, India
Promoted to Reader (Associate Professor equivalent) in 2023 in recognition of academic and clinical contributions; subsequently relocated to the United States.
Delivered didactic and clinical instruction to undergraduate dental students.
Supervised undergraduate clinical training and assisted in postgraduate surgical training and cases.
Managed outpatient oral surgery clinics with emphasis on patient safety and quality care.
Participated in comprehensive patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical management.
Contributed to departmental academic activities, seminars, and clinical discussions.Delivered didactic and clinical instruction to undergraduate dental students.
Supervised clinical sessions and assisted in postgraduate surgical training.
Managed outpatient oral surgery clinics with emphasis on patient safety and quality care.
Participated in departmental academic activities, seminars, and clinical discussions.
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | 2018 - 2023
Private Dental Practice
Bengaluru, India
Provided oral and maxillofacial surgical consultations across approximately 10–12 private dental clinics, collaborating with general dentists and specialists to deliver comprehensive patient care.