Department of Prosthodontics strives to continue on the journey embarked 25 years back maintaining high standards of quality and ethics in patient care and academics. We aspire to motivate our undergraduate and post graduate students to inculcate qualities of discipline, integrity and professionalism combined with empathy and dedication towards patients visiting the department.
The specialty is the BACKBONE of dentistry and provides training to a student right from first year to final year. It also serves to large majority of patients coming to the institute offering state of art treatment in affordable rates.
We contribute to the society at large by conducting free denture camps, provide solace to the patients at our Maxillofacial Centre ‘PRAYAAS’ and also work for the updating of the dental fraternity by organizing various continuing dental education workshops and programs.
Organized 48 th Indian Prosthodontics Society’s National Conference, Nagpur-3 rd – 6 th December 2020 in association with IPS Nagpur Branch &Organized 17 th Indian Prosthodontics Society’s National Post Graduate Convention –10 th -12 th July 2015.
Dr. Usha Radke, “Permanent Executive Committee member” of Indian Prosthodontic Society, Nagpur Branch. &Dr. Neelam Pande,“Executive Committee member” IPS Head Office (2019 – 21) &Dr.Saee Deshpande, selected as “Subject Expert” in the specialty of Prosthodontics Competency Based UG & PG Curriculum by DCI,2020.
Conducted more than 12 Pre-convention courses at Indian Prosthodontics Society’s National Conferences and Conventions & Organized “PROSTHOCON” specialty Conference and CDE Programs for Post-Graduates and Undergraduate students every year.
Awarded as “Best Department” on 26 th January 2014.
Research grants- –MUHS-LTRG Grant received worth 1 lakh for 2016-17 for project titled: ‘Quality of life of head & neck cancer patients before and after prosthetic rehabilitation.’-ITI SG Grant received worth 11 Lakhs for 2016-18 for project titled: ‘Performance of implant retained mandibular overdentures: Effect of attachment type on patient satisfaction.’-MUHS-LTRG Grant received worth 1 lakh for 2018-19 for project titled: ‘Comparative evaluation of nutritional status and quality of life in patients rehabilitated with single implant retained mandibular overdenture with conventional mandibular complete denture.’& 8 Undergraduate students received MUHS Short Term Research Grant and One student received ICMR grant.
Three previous & Two Functional MoU’s for Interdisciplinary Research–
1. RST & department of Prosthodontics, VSPMDCRC on 30/04/2016. 2. P.C. Jacob & department of Prosthodontics for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Centre for Excellence, VSPMDCRC on 01/03/2016 & 3. VNIT –Department of Metallurgy & Department of Prosthodontics on 29/03/2016. 4. ITI- For Add-on Course with ITI -2021 Onwards 5. RST- for Maxillofacial & Cancer patients-2022 onwards.
254 Publications in various International & National PubMed& Non-Indexed Journals
279 Completed Research Projectsand 40Ongoing Research Projects of Faculties, Post Graduate and Under Graduate students.
2 Patents registered and 10 Copyrights published.
Drug Clinical Trial 2021:A Phase IV, Prospective, Single-Arm, Multicentre Study to determine the Safety and Effectiveness of Lidocaine 2% viscous solution with Dr. Reddy’s laboratory.Subjects who require study treatment for reducing gagging during taking of X-Ray and Dental Impressions.
“Prayaas” – Center for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation for providing post cancer prosthetic rehabilitation at affordable cost & Developed Mobile App – “Prayaas” for ‘Oral Cancer Awareness’ amongst general population.
Extension Activities/ Specialty Camps:
a) Free Denture Camps etc. b) Mucormycosis Task Force to treat mucormycosis patients of Nagpur-organized by Dept. of Prosthodontics, VSPM’s DCRC, Nagpur in association with IPS Nagpur Branch 2020-21. c) During 2020-21- Online dental education awareness camp with Institute of Science, Innerwheel & Jyeshtha Nagrik Mandal by faculty and PG’s.
Staff Achievements:
Dr. Usha Radke
Organizing Chairperson and Chairperson in the Keynote session of 48 th IPS
National Conference 2020, Nagpur held from 3 rd -6 th December 2020 & 17 th IPS P.G.
Convention 2015, Nagpur held from 10 th -12 th July 2015.
Senate Member of MUHS, Nashik.
Member of Academic Council, Planning Board & Library Committee – MUHS,
Nashik.
Member of Board of Studies – MUHS, Nashik, Rural Dental College of Pravara
Institute of Medical Sciences, D.Y. Patil Dental College, Pune & Datta Meghe Institute
of Medical Sciences (Deemed University) Wardha.
Member of Executive Committee MSDC-Maharashtra State Dental Council.
Founder President & Permanent Executive Committee member of Indian
Prosthodontic Society, Nagpur branch.
Research Grants-
1,00,000/- MUHS Long term Research Grant-2016
ITI Short Term Research Grant – 2015 (Co-author)
MUHS Long term Research Grant – 2018 (Co-author) &
Recipient of Travel Grant by MUHS Nasik to attend Asia Pacific Dental Congress,
Dubai, 2014.
Inspector for DCI & MUHS inspections & Examiner for various Universities of
Health Sciences.
Life member of Indian prosthodontics Society
Indian Society of Prosthodontics –
Restorative –Periodontics (ISPRP) & Fellow of International College of Dentists,
International College of Prosthodontics & Pierre Fauchard Academy (Indian Section).
Reviewer of Journal of Indian Prosthodontics Society & Journal of Contemporary
Dentistry –MGM, Mumbai & Developed Mobile App– “Prayaas” for Oral Cancer
Awareness amongst general population.
Dr. Neelam Pande
Recipient of Best paper award for paper presentation at 57 th Indian Dental Conference,
Kochi, January,2003. Recipient of Most active outstanding IDA Member Award,
2004 IDA Nagpur Branch M.S. Best Teacher award at VSPM. DCRC, Nagpur on
5 th 2008.
Received “High Impact Award” at e-MEDIC 2021, for demonstrating selfless Team
work solving problem titled “Tooth preparation to receive full PFM Restorations” at
Medical Device innovation virtual camp e-MEDIC during 2 nd -24 th October 2021, by
BETIC IIT Mumbai.
Received “Prostho-Maestro” award during 2021 from IPS Nagpur Branch.
Guest Speaker at National & International Specialty Conferences & Workshops. And
Mentor for Pre-convention workshops during Specialty Post-graduate Conventions.
Chief Convener of Registration Committee during 17 th IPS Post-Graduate Students
Convention, hosted by VSPM Dental College & hospital, Nagpur Between 10 th –
12 thJuly, 2015.
Completed Advance certificate course in Health Science Education Technology,
MUHS, Nasik, in 2018.
Organizing Co-Chairman of 48 th IPS National Virtual Conference 2020, Nagpur,
between 3 rd – 6 th December 2020.
President IPS Nagpur Branch (Yr.2019 – 20). Executive Committee member IPS
Head Office (2019 – 21)&Editor, IPS Nagpur Branch (2022-25).
Published three online books titled
i) “Complications & Failures in Implantology”
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN:978-613-9-99863-0.
ii) “Laminate
veneers” LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-620-2-56497-7.
iii)
“Esthetics in Implants” LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-620-2-
67306-8.
Research grantsreceived: -LTRG from MUHS, Nasik for the project titled
“Quantification & Characterization of Solid waste generated in Department of
Prosthodontics, VSPM’s DCRC, Nagpur.
Dr.Saee Deshmukh
Emerging Young Talent Award by VSPM’s Academy of Higher Education in2012.
Editorial board member of Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society (Indexed in
Pubmed) 2016-till date.
Awarded Fellowship in Oral Implantology by MUHS,Nashik 2016&Teachers’
Scholarship Award by MUHS, Nashik for educational Research Project 2012-13.
Research project titled ‘Performance of Mandibular implant related overdenture: Effect
of attachment type on patient satisfaction’ has been selected for Short Grant by
International Team for Implantology (ITI)-2016 worth Rupees 11Lacs.
Selected as an Associate Fellow– Association for medical education in Europe 2018 &
Selected for IPS-JPS International Scientific Exchange Programme 2009 &
visited Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan as a Research Scholar to study
Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Authored a book chapter titled Qualitative Research in book titled-Research
Methodology by Blue Rose publishers 2020.
Research project awarded as Best Innovation in ORAL HEALTH INNOVATIONS
CONFERENCE 2019, organized jointly by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare &
Centre for Dental Education & Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New
Delhi & Best paper presentation prize at Conference on Digital Dentistry supported by
Dept. of Science & Technology hosted at Visveswaraiya National Institute of
Technology Nagpur 2018.
Plaque of appreciation from Indian Prosthodontics Society Head office as Organizing
Secretary of 48 th IPS Conference at Nagpur 2020 & as a Scientific Convener of 17 th IPS
PG Convention at Nagpur 2015.
Winner of Silver Medal in mobile app category in International Virtual Learning
Conference hosted by IMU Malaysia Nov 2020 & selected as Subject Expert in the
specialty of Prosthodontics Competency Based UG & PG Curriculum by DCI, 2020.
Best individual performer by VSPMAHE in 2018.
Dr.Tushar Mowade
Title of Patent- Implant abutment connection assembly, Design NO. 361693-001. June
2022
Copy right – Evidence based protocol for selection of Implant abutment connection
type-
Diary No.4798/2022-CO-L
Scientific Paper PresentationAt 41 st IPSconferenceheldatAhmedabadon13-
17 November2013“Relation of incisivepapillatomaxillary canine”.
Scientific Paper Presentation At 44 th Indian Prosthodontics society conference held at
NaviMumbai between 1 st – 4 th December 2016 on ‘Rehabilitation of patient with ocular
defect: acasereport’.
Workshop/Webinar
conductedon“Surveyinganddesigningincastpartialdenture”22 nd October 2013
at VSPM Dental College Nagpur.
Pre-convention Workshop conductedon“ProgrammingofArticulator”at19 th
IndianProsthodontic Society PG Convention held at Seema Dental College and
Hospital, Rishikeshon 16 th -18 th June 2017.
Workshop conducted on “Temporomandibular Disorders: A Simplified approach”
conductedat 21 st Indian prosthodontics society conference held on 5-7 April 2019 at
Narsinhbhai PatelDentalCollegeand Hospital,Visnagar,Gujarat.
Chairperson at Prosthocon-2019 on 16 th -17 th
February2019atVSPMDentalCollegeNagpur.
Judge
ofteeth arrangement and tooth preparation competitionon theoccasion of Prosthodontist Day
2019 at VSPM DentalCollegeand Research Centre, Nagpur.
Dr.Rajlakshmi Banerjee
Elected as Secretary, IPS Nagpur branch for term 2022-2025 of IPS Nagpur branch
PhD Scholar in Prosthodontics in 2021
Guest speaker at 23 rd PG Convention of Indian Prosthodontic Society at Jaipur in
2021
Scientific Co-Chairman at 48
IPS National Conference.
Editor for ‘Journal of Prosthetic rehabilitation’ by Nagpur IPS from 2019-2022
Chief Coordinator for E-Prosthocon 15 days webinar series dated on 3 rd to 17 th august
2020.
Awarded ‘Best Individual Performer’ for the year 2018 on 26 th January 2019 by VSPM
AHE, Nagpur.
Awarded and presented the LTRG project of 1 lakh rupees, at the State level Research
conference at Navi Mumbai, 2019.
Awarded First prize as co-author for Scientific Paper Presentation on ‘Digitalization:
A boon to Implant Prosthodontics at the National conference on Digital Dentistry: CAD,
CAM and CAE on 10-11 th August, 2018 at VNIT,Nagpur.
Awarded the ICD Bronze Award for Faculty Paper presentation at the ICD Convention
and Famdent show at Nagpur, on 24-25 th March, 2018.
Awarded YOUNG STAR Faculty speaker at ‘Esthetic Consideration for Implants’ at
41 st IPS Conference, Ahmedabad,2013.
Dr.Anuj Chandak
Convener, Trade, 17 th IPS PG Convention, July 2015.
Co-investigator in research project titled ‘Performance of Mandibular implant related
overdenture: Effect of attachment type on patient satisfaction’ has been selected
for Short Grant by International Team for Implantology (ITI)-2016 worth Rupees 11
Lacs.
Presented paper titled “Rehabilitation of hemimandibulectomy defect with free fibula
flap and implant supported prosthesis – A Novel Approach” at 46 th IPS conference
Mangalore held on15th to 18 th 2018 & Presented poster titled “Performance of
mandibular implant supported overdenture: Effect of attachment type on patient
satisfaction.” at ITI congress Southeast Asia, Kuala Lumpur held on 29 th -30 th March
2019.
Speaker at Digital Implantology workshop held on 12/02/2018 at VSPMDCRC.
Conducted preconference course on Minimally Invasive Esthetic Restorations at
47 th IPS National Conference Raipur 28 th Nov to 1 st December 2019.
Treasurer VSPM Alumni Association.
Sport in charge VSPMDCRC.
Preconference Chairman 48 th IPS National conference, Nagpur, 3 rd to 6 th Dec 2020
Mentor in preconference on CBCT in Dental Implantology at 48 th IPS National
Conference, Nagpur, 3 rd to 6 th Dec 2020.
Speaker at Pre-Conference course on “All On 4”hands on implant course held at
VSPM DCRC Nagpur 11-12 th March 2022.
Dr. Akhil Rathi
Chairperson for Scientific Faculty Paper at 48 th IPS National Conference 2020-Nagpur
on 3 rd – 6 th 2020
Book Published “Aesthetics in Implants” by Lambert Academic Publishing in august
2020
As a Co-ordinator at the webinar series E-PROSTHOCON -2020 on 6 th Aug 2020
Mentor for Pre-Conference Course titled “Decoding Temporomandibular
disorders: – A Simplified Approach” at 21 st IPS PG convention Ahmedabad, April
2019.
Presented paper titled “Role of Platelet rich fibrin in Implant placement” at 41 th IPS
conference Mumbai held on 1 st -4 th December,2016
Conducted ‘PROSTHOQUEST’ Intercollegiate Post graduate quiz competition on the
occasion of World Prosthodontist day on 22 nd Jan at VSPM DCRC, Nagpur,2018.
Presented a Guest Lecture at RST Cancer Institute and Research Centre “Extraoral
Prosthesis- An Update” on 30 th November, 2018, Nagpur.
Presented paper titled “Evaluation of impact of inter-professional education module
regarding dentistry on medical students: A Cross Sectional Study” Educational
Research International Ericon-2017. Pre-Conclave& Conclave 2017 Le Meridian,
Nagpur (18 th -19th Feb 2017)
Judged in scientific session at 2 days conference on “Maxillofacial rehabilitation:
Building competencies to enhance outcome” at VSPM Dental College, 16 th & 17 th
Contributed as Faculty on free dental check-up at “Sehat Mela” organized by
Maheshwari Samaj between 3 rd Feb to 17 th Feb.
Dr.Priti Jaiswal
Received Best Scientific Paper Annual Awardfor 2020-2021 held at NIDACON 2022
held at Nagpur on 8 th 9 th & 10 th April 2022
Securing First Position in Paper Presentation in Practitioner Category at NIDACON
2022 held at Nagpur on 8 th 9 th & 10 thApril 2022 Title: An innovative and simple
technique of Hollow Maxillary Complete Denture. A case report.
1 st winner in Essay competition &2 nd winner in Innovations in Prosthodontics in
teaching staff category on the Occasion of Prosthodontist Day on 22 nd Jan 2021 at
Nagpur.
Chairperson&Judging scientific Sessions at 23 rd IPS PG Convention 2021, Mahatma
Gandhi Dental College & hospital Jaipur, Rajasthan, India 2 nd -4 th July 2021 , at 49 th IPS
National Virtual Conference 2021 Chennai, India 1 st -5th December 2021,at NIDACON
2022 held at Nagpur on 8 th 9 th & 10 th April 2022,at NIDACON 2020 held at Nagpur on
29 th Feb & 1 st March 2020.
Scientific Student Paper Chairperson at 48 th IPS National Conference 2020-Nagpur
on 3 rd – 6 th Dec 2020.
Book Published “LAMINATES” by Lambert Academic Publishing in June 2020.
Scientific Poster Presentation and won 1 st prize “Reconstructive surgery with
autogenous chin block graft and esthetic rehabilitation of missing anterior tooth after
placement of implant” at Implacon 2019 at Le Meridian Nagpur on 10 th -11 th Aug 2019.
ICD Scientific Paper Presentation: “Esthetic Rehabilitation of a severely worn out
dentition: A case report” at Famdent 2018, Chitnvis Centre, Nagpur, 24 th & 25 th March
2018. & Scientific Paper Presentation: “Virtuality to Reality the Maxillofacial
Prosthodontics of Tomorrow.” at the National Conference on Digital Dentistry: CAD,
CAM and CAE at VNIT, Nagpur, 10 th & 11 th August 2018.
Presented a Guest Lecture at RST Cancer Institute and Research Centre on
‘Management of Mandibulectomy defects’ on 23 rd NOV 2018.
Awarded SPECIAL JURY AWARD for “Clinic Interiors of The Year” At 6 th Annual
Famdent Excellence in Dentistry Awards at Mumbai 9 th 2018.
Dr. Rahul Tekale
Trade Co- Chairperson 48 th IPS National Conference 2020-Nagpur on 3 rd – 6 th 2020
Coordinator for Scientific organizing committee at 48 th IPS National Conference 2020-
Nagpur on 3 rd – 6 th 2020
Coordinator for E-Prosthocon2020, 15 days webinar series dated on 3 rd to 17 th August
2020.
Dr.Ojas Gajbhiye
Chaired the session as above on 2 nd July 2021
Guest speaker at VSPMDCRC, on occasion of International Men’s Dayprogram on
2 nd Dec 2021.
Patent published on 11 th march 2022- medical products automated monitoring system
using IOT technology.
Dr. Richa Sahai
1 st Prize in Delegate Paper Presentation at Nidacon – Central India’s Biggest Dental
Conference held at Nagpur on 8th, 9th, & 10th April 2022.
Copyright titled: “Effect of Silanized Nanoparticles Reinforced PMMA On Flexural
Strength” registered with Government of India as First Author.
Patent titled: “Designing and Developing a clinical merit of Bioactive Glass in
Restorative Dentistry”, registered with Government of India as Third Author.
Certification in Sports Dentistry from ISPA CHICAGO-USA in 2021
Copyright titled Effect of Silanized Nanoparticles Reinforced PMMA On Flexural
Strength, registered with government of India as First Author.
Patent titled Designing and Developing a clinical merit of Bioactive Glass in Restorative
Dentistry, registered with government of India as Third Author.
Certification in ITI QuickStart Program 2021.
Dr. Jayashree Joshi
Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology by RashtrasantTukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University,
October 2020
Recipient of Best Teacher Award, VSPMDCRC,2006.
President IDA Nagpur Branch 2013.
First prize in Essay competition at National Essay Competition 2019 & 2020 in
category III conducted by Indian Society of Periodontology &1 st Prize in Scientific
Paper Presentation at 70 th Indian Dental Conference held at Mumbai, February2017.
Recipient of Best Local Branch President by Head Office IDA, 2014 (National level)
and by IDA Maharashtra State Branch, 2014 (State level).
Judge, National Poster Competition, 70 th Indian Dental Conference held at Mumbai,
February2017.
Selected as Reviewer in the, “Text book of Dental Materials” by Dr. Mahalaxmi, 2018.
Convener, Registration, 62 nd Indian Dental Conference, Nagpur, 2009, Convener,
Travel and Accommodation, 17 th IPS PG Convention, July 2015 and Co-Chairperson,
Faculty Paper, 48 th Indian Prosthodontic Society National Virtual Conference.
Editor, Orange City IDA Times, IDA Nagpur Branch (2018-21) and Co-Editor, Journal
on Dental Education and Technology, VSPM DCRC (2018-20, 2020-22).
2 nd Merit, M.A (Clinical Psychology), RTM Nagpur University, 2011 and
completed B.A (Health Care Management and HR), RTM Nagpur University, 2016.
Dr.Jaishree Chahande
2 nd Prize at International Conference for Dental Research Presentations 2020 on
22 nd November 2020; 2 nd Prize in Poster Presentation at 1 st State level MUHS Dental
Education Technology Conference, Nagpur on 11 th January,2014 & 3 rd Prize in IDA
Nagpur Branch e-Essay Competitionon 25 th April 2020.
Scientific Student Paper Co-Chairperson at 48 th IPS National Conference 2020-
Nagpur, 3 rd – 6 th 2020 & Venue Convener at 17 th IPS PG Convention, Nagpur 10 th –
12 th July 2015.
Presented a Poster in National Conference at AIIMS, Nagpur on 14 th December 2019
& at International Conference ‘Ericon’on 18 th February 2017 & Paper presentation
at International College of Dentists at Famdent, Poster presentations at 12 th NCHPE-
26 th -30 th October 2021 at Amritsar, 10 th NCHPE- 15 th -17 th November, 2018 at Nagpur&
at 2 nd NCHPE, Sewagram, 24 th -27 th September 2014.
MBA in Healthcare Management & Human Resource Management in Summer 2016
& MBA in Hospital Management with ‘A’ Grade in 2008.
Received One Copyright from Copyright Office, Government of India& Guided
Two Undergraduate students for MUHS Short Term Research Grant.
Chairperson in the Scientific Paper Presentation at NIDACON on 10 th & 11 th January
2015; Judge for Scientific Paper Presentation at NIDACON in 2016 & Scientific
Committee Member – NIDACON 2017 & Organized & Judged Online E-Poster
competition on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons on 1 st October 2020
and 2022.
Member ofAdd-on Course on “Basic Research Methodology & Scientific Writing”
& Judge for Research poster presentation.
Conducted Webinar cum Online Workshop in 2020 & Speaker many times in Interns
and 2 nd BDS Orientation Programs& Conducted “Lakshya 2017& 2021”Quiz contests.
National Editorial Board Member of JADPR from 2021 &
Reviewer&Memberof Editorial Board of Journal of Education Technology in Health
Sciences (JETHS) till 2020.
President Alumni Association of VSPMDCRC, Nagpur – 2013-2015 &Certified
VIHASA Trainer&conducted VIHASA workshops many times.
First Prize in Inter-collegiate Essay Competition, Best Yoga Performer award &2 nd
Prize in e-poster on occasion of International Yoga Day,Organized Inter-
collegiate competitions & conducted Inter-collegiateQuiz twice on occasion
of International Yoga Day on 21 st June 2020, 2022& Chief Co-ordinator International
Yoga Day 2022. Received 1 st Prizes in Sketching &3 rd Prize in Painting during Annual
Fest.
Dr. Anita Kahar
Best Individual Performer award for the year 2020-21 from VSPMAHE received on
26 th January 2022.
Third prize in Paper presentation competition at 4 th International conference on
Forensic Odontology & Child Abuse on 29 th to 31 st March 2022
Speaker in Third BDS Orientation Programme on 10 th January 2022 and Speaker in
First BDS Orientation Programme on 11 th February 2021.
Judge for the scientific e-poster competition organized by VSPM’ SWA committee on
17 th August 2021, Judge of Essay competition, organised by Dept of Periodontology,
VSPM DC RC on occasion of Oral Hygiene day on 1 st August 2020
Outstanding educator award for the contribution towards Dentowesome (you tube
channel) on 10 th June 2021.
Co-chairperson of student’s Table clinic at 48 th IPS National Virtual Conference 2020,
Nagpur
First prize in Essay competition, in Indian Society of Periodontology National Essay
Competition in 2019 and 2020 in category III
Scientific paper presented at 72 n IDC, Indore 2019, 70 th IDC, Mumbai 2017, FDI
2014 International Conference 2014.
E-poster presented at NCHPE 2018 & 2 nd MUHS State level health science education
technology research conference 2018-19, Nagpur dated 15 th -17 th November 2018
Completed MBA with distinction in Healthcare Management & Human resource
management in Summer 2016 from Nagpur University.
Staff Achievements:
Dr.Indrani Thakur
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Nano – technology in Prosthodontics”
between 21 st to 24 th June 2007 at 9 th IPS PG convention Sawangi, Wardha.
Dr. Neha Garg
2 nd prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Zirconia – the metal uses in
Prosthodontics” between 6 th to 10 th November 2009 at 37 th conference, IPS, Kerala.
Dr. Karishma Shori
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Orbital Prosthesis: A clinical report”
between 12 th to 14 th November 2010 at 38 th conference, IPS, Indore.
Dr. Maithilee Kolarkar
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “A hand to a handicapped: A case report
of finger prosthesis” at 63 rd IDA conference, Pune, between 24 th to 26 th September 2010.
Dr.Priti Jaiswal
1 st prize in table clinic presentation titled “Different way to retain split cast mounting”
between 14 th to 16 th June 2013 at 15 th IPS PG convention, Ghaziabad.
Dr. Nishi Chaurasia
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “It’s all in your hands…..and feet”
between 14 th to 16 th June 2013 at 15 th IPS PG convention, Ghaziabad.
2 nd prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Implants: Evolution of a Revolution”
during 13 th to 17 th November 2013 at 41 st IPS conference, Ahmadabad.
Dr.Pranjal Radke
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Ergonomics and work-related
musculoskeletal disorder (WMSDS)amongst dentist in India” between 17 th to 19 th June
2014, at Asia specific Dental Congress, Dubai, UAE.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Prosthodontic treatment
approach in a patient with Acute Otitis Externs (AOE) patient: A case Report” between
17 th to 19 th June 2014, at Asia specific Dental Congress, Dubai, UAE.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “It’s all in your hands….and feet”
between 14 th to 16 th June 2013 at 15 th IPS PG convention, Ghaziabad.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled” Ergonomics and work-related
musculoskeletal disorder (WMSDS) amongst Prosthodontist in a health university in
India: A Cross-sectional study” between 19 th to 22 nd September 2013, at International
college of Prosthodontics, Dental congress at Turin, Italy.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Finite element analysis in Implants”
between 19 th to 22 nd September 2013, at International college of Prosthodontics, Dental
congress at Turin, Italy.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation in PG student category at IDA Annual Award
ceremony, 2014.
Dr.Sayali Kulkarni
MUHS, Nashik, University Topper,5 th rank in MDS Prosthodontics, in summer 2016.
Published a book titled “Complications and Failures in Implantology” LAP LAMBERT
publishing group, 2019.
Dr. Vinay Kothari
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Prosthodontic approach to treat
obstructive sleep apnea using two different designs of mandibular advancement
appliance- A clinical case report” between 4 th to 6 th December 2015 at 43 rd IPS
conference, Hyderabad.
Dr. Ishani Bindra
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Prosthodontic approach to treat
obstructive sleep apnea using two different designs of mandibular advancement
appliance- A clinical case report” between 4 th to 6 th December 2015 at 43 rd IPS
conference, Hyderabad.
Dr.Varun Jadhav
Published a book titled “Shade selection in Prosthodontics: a review of contemporary
practices”, Sara book publication, 2018.
Dr.Hiennaa Mahale
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “shortened dental arch concept: a survey on
the views of dentist” between 5 th to 6 th February 2016 at NIDACON Nagpur.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “An investigation of occlusal wear and its
various etiological factors in adult patients: A cross sectional study” between 1 st to
4 th December 2016 at 44 th IPS conference Mumbai.
Dr. Sneha Mehta
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Esthetic and functional rehabilitation of a
worn-out dentition: A case report” between 17 th to 18 th march 2018 at PROSTHOCON,
VSPM dental college and IPS Nagpur.
Dr. Rahul Tekale
1 st prize (Co-author) in scientific paper presentation titled “comparative evaluation of
three gingival displacement materials for efficacy in tissue management and
dimensional accuracy-an in vivo study” between 6 th to 7 th July 2018 at 20 th IPS PG
convention, Chennai.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Full mouth rehabilitation in completely
edentulous patients by implants “during 26 th to 27 th January at NIDACON Nagpur 2019.
Dr. Trupti Bangare
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation (Co-author) titled “Computerized occlusal
analysis and splint therapy for management of TMJ disorder “between 6 th to 7 th July
2018 at 20 th IPS PG convention, Chennai.
Dr. Runali Chavan
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “computerized occlusal analysis and splint
therapy for management of TMJ disorder” between 6 th to 7 th July 2018 at 20 th IPS PG
convention, Chennai.
Dr. Vijeta Gajbhiye
2 nd prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Evaluation of knowledge and attitude
about gingival displacement materials and techniques amongst dental practitioners in
Nagpur region-A cross sectional study” during 6 th to 7 th January 2018 at NIDACON,
Nagpur.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “comparative evaluation of three gingival
displacement materials for efficacy in tissue management and dimensional accuracy-an
in vivo study” between 6 th to 7 th July 2018 at 20 th IPS PG convention, Chennai.
1 st prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Digitalization: A boon to implant
Prosthodontics” between 11 /sup>th to 12 th August 2018 at national conference on digital
dentistry: CAD, CAM and CAE, VNIT, Nagpur.
Dr. Insiyah Yusuf
2 nd prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Implant placement in anterior region
with PRF bone graft followed by PFM crown” during 26 th to 27 th January 2019 at
NIDACON, Nagpur.
Dr. Richa Sahai
1 st prize in essay competition titled “Role of Prosthodontist in digital Era” on
22 nd January 2019 at Prosthodontics day VSPM dental and IPS, Nagpur
1 st Prize in intercollegiate Essay Competition on “Role of Prosthodontist in modern era
“on Prosthodontist day 2019at VSPMDCRC.
1 st Prize Paper presentation on “Virtuality to reality! Future beacons of digital workflowin maxillofacial prosthesis” at Prosthocon, Nagpur – 16 th & 17 th February 2019.
Dr.Suyog Bahiramwar
2 nd Prize in intercollegiate Essay Competition on “Virtual Articulators” on
Prosthodontist day 2020at VSPMDCRC.
Dr Priya Gupta
1 st Prize in Paper presentation “Evaluation of risk factors and Clinical manifestation of
temporomandibular joint disorders diagnosed according to RDC/TMD Axis Criteria- A
case control Study” at 47 th IPS Raipur
2 nd prize in Paper Presentation on “Color stability of maxillofacial silicones- a systematic
review” at Posthocon 2019.
Dr Sumeet Jalan
1 st Prize in Poster Competition on “Awareness of oral health in geriatric people” on the
occasion of International day of older persons on 1 st of October 2020.
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh
3 rd prize on short implants for Paper Presentation on “Atropic mandibular and maxillary
ridges- a systematic review” on 48 th IPS National Conference, 3-6 th December 2020
Nagpur.
1 st Prize in intercollegiate Debate Competition on “Facebow transfer” on Prosthodontist
day 2020at VSPMDCRC.
Dr Twinkle Hatmode
3 rd prize on short implants for Paper Presentation on “Atropic mandibular and maxillary
ridges- a systematic review” on 48 th IPS National Conference, 3-6 th December 2020
Nagpur.
2 nd prize on “practicing yoga in Covid 19” on International yoga day 2020.
1 st Prize in E-poster on” Quality of Life in Geriatric Patients: Various factors to
consider” on the occasion of International Day of Older Person-1 st October 2021.
Dr Jyoti Sharma
2 nd prize on “practicing yoga in Covid 19” on International yoga day 2020.
Dr. Jayesh Shinde
3 rd Prize in Poster Competition on “Awareness of oral health in geriatric people” on the
occasion of International day of older persons on 1 st of October 2020.
Dr. Shreyasi Jogi
1 st prize in Poster Competition on National Voluntary Blood Donars day on 1 st of
October 2020.
Best in Session for Table Clinic Presentation on” EVAC AERO: The modified extraoral
high volume evacuator” at 48th IPS National conference 3-6 th December 2020.
Dr Vaishnavi Banode
1 st prize in Poster Competition on National Voluntary Blood Donars day on 1 st of
October 2020. Best in Session for Table Clinic Presentation on” EVAC AERO: The
modified extraoral high volume evacuator” at 48th IPS National conference 3-
6 th December 2020.
Dr Rohit Patil
Best in Session for Table Clinic Presentation on” EVAC AERO: The modified extraoral
high volume evacuator” at 48th IPS National conference 3-6 th December 2020.
Dr. Anushree Bhoge
1 st Prize of Best in Session for Table Clinic Presentation on” EVAC AERO: Themodified extraoral high volume evacuator” at 48th IPS National conference 3-
6 th December 2020.
2 nd Prize in E-poster on” Quality of Life in Geriatric Patients: Various factors to
consider” on the occasion of International Day of Older Person-1 st October 2021.
Dr.Radha Goverdhan
1 st Prize of Best in session for poster presentation on “4D Dynamic jaw tracking: A leap
into the future.” At 24 th PG convention Dharward 4-6 th March 2022.
Dr. Shachi Alsi
1 st Prize of Best in session for poster presentation on “4D Dynamic jaw tracking: A leap
into the future.” At 24 th PG convention Dharward 4-6 th March 2022.
3 rd Prize in Voice of Prosthodontics, 24 th IPS PG Convention, Dharwad.
Department of Prosthodontics believes in promoting quality research and adding evidence-
based scientific data and with this aim, every student and staff are encouraged to undertake
research projects every year. Research in the areas of prosthetic rehabilitation procedures,
nutrition, geriatrics, the study of edentulism, age changes of maxilla and mandible, tooth
wear and effects, implants, TMJ, education technology, esthetics, maxillofacial rehabilitation,
patient awareness and perception, patient satisfaction, waste management, FEA, materials,
and equipment used in prosthetic rehabilitation are given prime importance. Department also
focuses on conducting research on innovative teaching learning practices and inter-
professional clinical trials. An effort is made to inculcate the research culture in the
department. Other than the main dissertation every PG student is made to conduct two short
term research in their PG course duration.
