KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES - AOMSI ELECTION 2023-2024

President Elect
DR. MANIKANDHAN R
Candidate Biodata :
Professor and Director of cleft and craniofacial surgery in Meenakshi ammal dental college since 23 years. senior professor in OMFS dept. most active Vice president of AOMSI with masterclass, video done for trauma campaign and PPT coordinator.
DR. PRASHANT GUPTA
Candidate Biodata :
Passed MDS from BDCH Davangere, active member of the association from the last 20 years was EC member in the years 2012,2013 and 2014.Became Vice President in the year 2015-16 In private practice now .
DR. UMMAR. M.
Candidate Biodata :
Ummar Mangalath Professor Emeritus PMS Dental college Trivandrum Kerala Fellowship director in OGS Past Vice President AOMSI Past Vice President AOMSI Member IAOMSI Past IBOMS Chairman
DR. VIJAY DESHMUKH
Candidate Biodata :
Biodata 1.Delivered Ginwala Oration at the 45th AOMSI annual conference held in Mangalore 2021 2. Winner Ginwala trophy for best paper 2 times at AOMSI annual conference 1995,2000. 3. Established 1st Maxillofacial surgery Institute of India, Deshmukh Institute of Maxillofacial Surgery & Research Centre at Aurangabad in 2000 3. Currently President Maharashtra State Chapter-AOMSI 4. Academic experience of 34 years 5. Delivered 237 key notes including conferences of Oncosurgery, Plastic surgery, Microsurgery 6. IJOMS reviewer since 6 years.7.Vice President AOMSI 2019 8. Best paper award 2 times at annual conference of AOMSI 1996,2001 9. TC White visiting scholar Royal college of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow 9. Fellow Microsurgery Japan Dental Association 1997 10. Currently Professor & Head, Dept. of Dentistry Indian Institute of Medical Sciences Jalna, Maharashtra 11. Organizing chairman for the multiple conferences.12. Faculty national/international conferences My Vision 1. To establish cordial relations with other specialties like Plastic surgery, Oncosurgery, dermatology, Microsurgery 2. short term fellowships for the senior Maxillofacial surgeon 3. Addressing the medical insurance issues. 4.More fellowship programs 5. Student exchange program 6. To establish Indian protocols for the pathologies 7. To continue awareness programs of our specialty towards society. 8. Redefine conference guidelines.



Vice President
DR. RAMDAS BALAKRISHNA
Candidate Biodata :
-Organizing Secretary 44th AOMSI Conference Bangalore2019 [Golden Jubilee Conference] -Chairman of Social Security Scheme -Past chairman FIBOMS -AOMSI Fellowship Committee member -President Karnataka AOMSI -Delivered multiple lectures.
DR. SHAJI THOMAS
Candidate Biodata :
Dr.Shaji Thomas,MDS FIBOMS is the Head,department of OMFS, People's dental college,Bhopal. An alumni of Bapuji Dental College,Davangere,he is actively involved with AOMSI since 1994. He worked towards refining the IBOMS exams and it's presence.
DR. SUNIL YADAV
Candidate Biodata :
Dr. Sunil Yadav Prof. and Head Dept. of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, BPS Government Medical College for Women, Sonipat, Haryana 131305.


Joint Secretary
DR. RAKSHIT V S KHANDEPARKER
Candidate Biodata :
MDS, PhD (Scholar) MOMSRCSED, FIBCSOMS, FIBOMS, MFDSRCPS(Glasg), MFDSRCS(Eng), Fellow (Orthog surgery). Elected EC member, 2 terms. State rep to EC, 1 term Part of national trauma campaign, Masterclass core committees Ex Goa State Treasurer
DR. SAMIRAN GHOSH
Candidate Biodata :
Dr Samiran Ghosh , Prof. GNIDSR(Kolkata) ,Teaching Exp 19 years , Consultant GD & Sanjeevani Hospital , Founder Sec AOMSI WB, National Scientific Advisor MIDCOMS 2022, Org Sec MASTERCLASS Kolkata 2018 , Org Sec AOMSI National Conference 2024 Kolkata


Joint Treasurer
DR. ABHILASHA YADAV
Candidate Biodata :
PhD, FIBCSOMS, FIBOMS, FCLP, FAOCMF, Craniofacial Visiting Fellow (UK). Awarded with Prestigious Ginwala Trophy for Best Scientific Paper in 2018. 1 Patent, 2 copyrights and 27 Publications to credit. Receiver of prestigious ICMR Travel Grant in 2013
DR. MAHESH KUMAR GOEL
Candidate Biodata :
I am working as Professor in Govt. college of University of Health sciences Rohtak Haryana and actively participate in all the academic activities, Published more than 75 national and international papers, Guide and coguide of PG, give guest lecture Request you for support and ?? for me as a joint Editor in the forthcoming election at Kolkata. If given opportunity will work with full zeal for the welfare of Association as well as for fellow colleagues. I have served 2 times as EC elected member and worked for the Association as and when given assignment. Looking forward for your support as well as vote for me. Regards Dr Mahesh Goel Professor PGIDS UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ROHTAK HARYANA


Representative to IAOMS
DR. ANJAN KUMAR SHAH Candidate Biodata :
Dr Anjan Shah is an OMFS with Masters from Nair hospital Dental College, Mumbai. Specialises in facial reconstruction with microvascular flaps and rehabilitation with implants. Practices in Bangalore & Professor at Rajarajeswari Dental College
DR. SRIJON MUKHERJI Candidate Biodata :
AOMSI is our common platform to pursue our passion and achieve our purpose. It has been my privilege to be a frontline soldier of Maxfacs movement in India with AOMSI since 2002. I am a Professor at Rama Dental College, Kanpur and Honorary Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon at Calcutta Medical College. As a member of AOMSI for 23 years, I served as Joint Secretary of the Association and as Chairman of IBOMS. Serving as Editor and Vice President in the past, presently I am the President Elect of AOMSI West Bengal State Chapter. As a member of AOMSI Uttar Pradesh State Chapter, I was the Organizing Chairman of 2022 AOMSI-UP State Conference, Kanpur. I am also an examiner for MOMS of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Fellowship Director for General Maxillofacial Surgery and Oncology. However, I consider the establishment of Calcutta Institute of Maxillofacial Surgery & Research in 2008 as my most important professional achievement (www.kolkatamaxillofacial.com). It is the first complete stand-alone Maxillofacial Hospital in the North & East of India. It continues to uphold its motto of Max Facs Worship through service and training. At Kolkata, this winter, in the 48th National Conference of AOMSI, I am contesting for the post of Vice President. It will be my blessed bequest, if you find me fit for the office.


Executive Committee Members
DR. ANJANI KUMAR JHA
Candidate Biodata :
Prof.(Major)Dr Anjani kumar Jha Prof & Head, MMDCH, Darbhanga Project Director & Cleft surgeon, Smile Train, PMCH, Muzaffarpur President AOMSI Bihar & Jharkhand state chapter Ex Graded Spl Army Dental Corps Around 20 yrs experience, I have been and worked in different parts of India from Jammu & Kashmir to the down south under different settings & circumstances as an individual. as a team member, as an academician and as clinician. It would be an honour to serve our Association and give the best as an active team member in the upbringing of not only our profession but also our Professionals. Kindly give a chance to serve you by casting your valuable vote for the post of EC MEMBER at the 48th AOMSI , Kolkata on 13 December 2024 11am onwards. Thanking you Best regards ANJANI KUMAR JHA??????
DR. ANUJ JAIN
Candidate Biodata :
MDS (Gold Medalist), FIBOMS, FIBCSOMS, FISOI, FAOCMF (CHINA), PhD Scholar Visiting Scholar: University of Texas Health Sciences, Texas, USA Current Position: Associate Professor at Geetanjali Dental and Research Institute, Udaipur Associate Editor for the Official Journals of AOMSI (Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery) and AOCMF (Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction) (PubMed indexed journals) EC Member - AOMSI (HO), ISOI (HO), Maharashtra State Chapter AOMSI, IDA Nagpur Treasurer - 11th MSC AOMSI Conference 2025, Hingoli-Nanded Education: BDS and MDS from SPDC, Wardha PhD Scholar, Gujarat Awards and Achievements: Late Dr. M. A. Wadkar Memorial Gold Medal Best Scientific Presentation at various Conferences (8 times) Training & Fellowships: Advanced training at Peking University School of Stomatology, Beijing (2019) Selected as an IAOMS Visiting Scholar at University of Texas Health Sciences, USA Fellow of Indian Society of Oral Implantology Research & Publications: Published over 65 articles in National and International PubMed Indexed Journals Authored a chapter in the Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for Clinicians (Springer Nature) Authored 3 Chapters in Handbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Springer Nature) Holds 1 Patent and 4 copyrights registered with the GOI AOMSI Roles and Responsibilities: National Co-ordinator of No Tobacco Day Celebration 2024 Member of Research Committee - Started Research Grants Member Trauma Awareness - Conducted Trauma Awareness Month Member Journal Club Committee - Monthly JC Activities Member Maxfacts Newsletter - Official Newsletter of AOMSI
DR. ARJUN KRISHNADAS
Candidate Biodata :
Associate Prof.- Amrita Hospital,Kochi Fellowship in Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery:Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences,Kochi. International Board for Certification of Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery(IBCSOMS). AO Fellowship: QEH,UK
DR. CHOWDARY. U.V.R.
Candidate Biodata :
Dr.Uppalapati.Venkata Raju Chowdary., BDS, MDS Oral Maxillo Facial Surgeon & Implantologist Diplomate ,Masters,Fellow ICOI (International Congress of Oral
DR. EMMANUEL DHIRAVIA SARGUNAM A
Candidate Biodata :
Active member since 2010, 4 years of state EC and treasurer of TN state AOMSI once, has been TN rep to AOMSI during COVID. Jt organising secretary at 43 AOMSI, Chennai. Jt secretary and EC at Indian board of OMFS and Jt. Treasurer of ACOMS 2024.
DR. GAURAV MAHESH GUPTA
Candidate Biodata :
Director & Head: Dept of Craniomaxillofacial & Facial Plastic Surgery, Galaxy Multispeciality Hospital , Agra Director : ABMSS Comprehensive Cleft Care Centre, Agra Fellowship director: First AOMSI Cleft & Craniofacial fellowship Organising Secretary: Upcoming MIDCOMS 2025 Agra Member of AOMSI in good standing since 2005 with active involvement in all AOMSI programs and activities including Academic, Training, Sports and Promotion of the speciality MDS : (2004-2007)BIDS, BANGALORE under the guidance of Dr Kishore Nayak & Dr Sanjiv Nair Fellowship in Cleft :( 2008)BM Jain Hosp. under guidance of Dr Krishnamurthy B and Dr Pritam Shetty Vice President AOMSI : 2022-23 State Representative to AOMSI: 2012-23 Organising secretary UP State chapter conference 2019 Organising committee member : ICOMS 2007 Faculty and Speakers at various International and National Conferences and Workshops Member of various action committees of AOMSI
DR. GOURAV POPLI
Candidate Biodata :
Currently serving as Sr Consultant at an oncology center and Deputy Medical Superintendent. Have 9 years of experience after MDS. Hold prestigious fellowships like GB ONG Fellowship (Hong Kong) & FHNO fellowship in Mazumdar Center Bengaluru.
DR. GUNJAN DUBE
Candidate Biodata :
Director Dube Surgical and Dental Hospital Jabalpur Project Director Smile Train Cleft Project Jabalpur Fellowship Director AOMSI Accredited Fellowship Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Secretary MP State Chapter of AOMSI Ex Professor
DR. HIMANSHU C SONI
Candidate Biodata :
A Young dynamic surgeon with sound clinical acumen and recipient of Fellowship in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery-AOMSI (2018-2019), Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology-FHNO (2019-2021), Fellowship in Indian Boards of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2022
DR. MADAN MISHRA
Candidate Biodata :
Dr. Madan Mishra is a Graduate from King George Medical University Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in 2006 with ‘CERTIFICATE OF HONOR’ in the subject of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.He completed Postgraduation from the Department of Craniomaxillofacial Plas
DR. NAGARAJAPPA. D
Candidate Biodata :
Completed UG from Gulberga University in the year 1998 later completed PG from SDM Dental college ,Dharwad in the year March 2005,formerly worked as a professor and Head at SJM dental College and hospital ,Chitradurga Karnataka and has got 20 years of academic experience in the field of OMFS ,presently working as consultant oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at shivamogga at Rathna Maxillofacial and implant center Hon secreatary Karnataka state chapter of AOMSI from 2021 to till date Karnataka state Representative to AOMSI 2015-16 Nominated member for Ethical committee of Karnataka state dental council (KSDC) Former President and Secretary of IDA Chitradurga Branch, Karnataka Former IQAC coordinator of the college Reviewer for various journals Has got National and international publications Key Note speaker at state and national conferences and IDA Volunteers for MISSION SMILE for cleft lip and palate surgeries Actively conducted AOMSI program across the Karnataka state ,trauma awareness,project IDA-SANJEEVANI,NO Tobacco Day ,cancer awareness and OMFS Day program as State general Secretary of Karnataka AOMSI Key Areas Maxillofacial trauma ,TMJ,Maxillofacial pathology ,Dentoalveolar surgery,implants ,cleft lip and palate ,orthognathic and facial aesthetics
DR. NARESH KUMAR SHARMA
Candidate Biodata :
Dr. Naresh Kumar Sharma did BDS & MDS from KGMC Lucknow . Presently Professor & Head & past Dean of Faculty at BHU, Varanasi. Has 23 years of teaching experience with 80 publications. Immediate past President of UPAOMSI & is in current EC AOMSI.
DR. PRAMOD KUMAR GANDRA
Candidate Biodata :
Dr Pramod Kumar gandra Professor and hod Sri Balaji dental college and hospital Hyderabad Telangana
DR. PRANAY PRADEEP PARDESHI
Candidate Biodata :
- MDS, LLB, FIBOMS, Fellowship in oral oncology - consultant at SL Raheja hospital Mumbai, sanjeevani hospital, BSES MG hospital, mumbai. - director Vaishnavi Dental Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Mumbai.
Dr. ROHIT PUNGA
Candidate Biodata :
Executive committee member (elected) 2023-24 • State Representative from Delhi NCR 2019-21 • Vice President, Delhi NCR 2018- 2019 • Pre Conference Co-Chairperson 47th AOMSI, Delhi, 2023 •ORGANIZING CHAIRPERSON - 1. RHINOAESTHETICA 2018 – International Live surgery Rhinoplasty Workshop at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon 2. AESTHETICA 2024 - Live surgery Aesthetics Workshop at Sharda University, 3. 1st ever Live surgery Rhinoplasty Workshop as a preconference course for a national conference in 47th AOMSI, Delhi, 2023 • Speaker, Panelist, Moderator & Quiz master @ AOMSI National Conferences at Mangalore 2021, Coimbatore 2021, Indore 2022 • AOCMF Faculty -Trauma courses across North India 2018-24 • AOMSI Masterclass faculty 2019- 24 02 Invited lectures - INDOCLEFTCON 2024 • Moderated Pathology session- Delhi 2019 • Invited talk on Facial Deformities- Delhi 2018 • Involved in Corporate, Institutional & Private OMS practice for about 15yrs • Practiced a culture of collaborative working by providing opportunities & support to colleagues in private hospitals for all major Maxillofacial Surgeries • Mentored OMS RESIDENTS from across the nation over past 15 years • Conceptualized & conducted 1st Evidence Based Discussions online programme in 2020-21 for Delhi NCR AOMSI Professor & Head, Sharda University, Gr Noida Exclusive Pvt OMS Practice, Zahnärzte -Aesthetic Facial Surgery Clinic (focus : Aesthetics, Orthognathic Surgery, Facial deformities TMD Senior Consultant, Sharda Care- The Health City Visiting Consultant ARTEMIS Hospital, Gurgaon MDS (AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore) Certified Microsurgeon -DWIJAN, Chennai Visiting Fellow, GSR Inst of Craniofacial Surgery, Hyderabad Resident (Orthodontics), Maulana Azad, Delhi
DR. SAMIT JAIN
Candidate Biodata :
DR SAMIT JAIN Director -SSC HOSITAL Cosultant - MEDIGRAM HOSPITAL AWARDED - BEST CLINICIAN AND ACADEMICIAN BY CHIEF MINISTER MEMBER- IAOMS AOCMF KITSO CONTRIBUTION FOR ASSOCIATION- Founder member of AOMSI Uttarakhand State
DR. SANJEEV KUMAR
Candidate Biodata :
DR SANJEEV KUMAR# 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. BDS# DR R AHMED DENTAL COLLEGE KOLKOTA MDS# GOVT DENTAL COLLEGE AHMEDABAD FDSRCPS# ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN IBOMS 2008 EC MEMBER 2012 STATE REPRESTATIVE 2017 DELHI LIFE MEMBER AOMSI 13Y
DR. SANKALP MITTAL
Candidate Biodata :
MDS 2004, CODS Manipal Professor and head, superintendent, additional principal, GDC , Jaipur.
DR. SANKARSAN CHOUDHURY
Candidate Biodata :
MDS, FIBCSOMS, MOMSRCS, Fellowship in cleft lip and palate surgery Fellowship in head and beck Oncology Project Director- Smile Train, Berhampore Dept of Head & Neck Oncology - Netaji Subhas cancer hospital
DR. SAURABH KAMAT
Candidate Biodata :
M.D.S (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) Fellow of India Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (FIBOMS) Fellow of International Board of Certification for Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Goa State Rep. to AOMSI HO
DR. SEEMIT SHAH
Candidate Biodata :
PROF & HOD, RDC LONI. CONSULTANT OMFS APEX HOSPITAL, AURANGABAD, ORG SECRETARY MSC AOMSI 2016, STATE REP TO AOMSI 2017, PRESIDENT MSC AOMSI 2022, ORG CHAIRMAN 26TH MIDCOMS LONI 2023
DR. SENTHIL MURUGAN. M
Candidate Biodata :
Completion of MDS 2003 FIBOMS 2010 Fellowship in Reconstruction 2006 Keynote speaker in world microsurgery congress Annual Speaker Korean Microsurgery conference Founder Director DWIJAN microsurgery research and training centre Chennai Contact details 9841071517 drmsenthilmurugan@gmail.com
DR. SUSMITHA RAJMOHAN
Candidate Biodata :
Active member of AOMSI national and MP state since 2005. Occupies executive role in state chapter activities, Scientific co-chairperson during 46th AOMSI national conference at Indore. Sound academician and cleft surgeon. Good orator and teacher.
DR. VINOD KRISHNA K.
Candidate Biodata :
Dr. Vinod Krishna Krishnaswamy, DOB : 11/01/1987 RESIDENCE : CHENNAI BDS-Saveetha Dental College (2004-2010) Chennai MDS-Adhi parashakti Dental College (2014-2017) Melmaruvathur RESIDENT - Oral Cancer Foundation, Karpaga vinayaga institute of medical & dental sciences, Chengalpet (2010-2014) Senior Lecturer - Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery , Karpaga vinayaga institute of medical & dental sciences, Chengalpet (2017-2019) Fellowship-Malabar Cancer Centre, FIBOMS- Indore(2019-2021) Phd ongoing in Saveetha University & Currently working as Clinic Head at Saveetha Oral Cancer Institute, Chennai. Associate Professor - Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College. Consultant - Metha Hospitals, Chennai. Apollo Speciality hospital, Chennai. CONFERENCES ATTENDED & PAPER PRESENTED - 87 PATENTS - 08 PUBLICATIONS - 142 SPECIALISATION : ORAL ONCOLOGY & MAXILLOFACIAL RECONSTRUCTION CONDYLAR FRACTURES MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA ORTHOGNATHIC OSTEOTOMIES SALIVARY GLAND PATHOLOGY JAW TUMORS DIRECTOR - FACE HOSPITALS, 50/51 ABIRAMI NAGAR Ist STREET THIRUVERKADU, CHENNAI Representation to Aomsi LM3107 Tamilnadu Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - MAXFAX SUPER KINGS CAPTAIN
DR. YOGESH BHARDWAJ
Candidate Biodata :
I am one of the senior members of AOMSI with more than 32 years of experience. I have been regularly invited as Invited Faculty at various conferences. I have several International publications to my credit. I am the President of Himachal State AOMSI
Prof DR. SRUTHI RAO
Candidate Biodata :
I am Prof. Dr. Sruthi Rao, a Maxillofacial Surgeon with the privilege of contributing over 38 publications to renowned journals and holding five patents. I serve as a Professor at Rungta Dental College, Bhilai, where I guide postgraduate students, and as a consultant at VY Hospital, Raipur, specializing in Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Trauma. As a mother of twin daughters, I manage a fulfilling balance between personal and professional commitments, fostering resilience and strong leadership skills. Within the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI), I am an active Executive Committee member and Chairperson of the Masterclass. Under my leadership, we launched an online resource platform in May 2024, offering recorded sessions for students and life members to support continuous learning. Guided by the philosophy, “the more we learn, the more we seek to learn,” I am deeply committed to advancing education, training, and research in Maxillofacial Surgery. My vision includes strengthening AOMSI’s role in skill development and fostering excellence in our specialty. With my experience, dedication, and passion for the field, I seek your support for the position of Joint Secretary. From basics, beyond, let’s join hands to ensure AOMSI’s continued growth and make a lasting impact on society at large.