Dr.Vilas D. Samrit

BDS, MDS (Orthodontics) 

Dr.Vilas D. Samritis presently working as Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthodontics and DentofacialOthopedics, Centre for Dental Education and Research. His main clinical thrust areas aretemporary anchorage devices, functional appliances. 

His main research interests are Temporary anchorage devices, functional appliances 

Important publications with impact: 

Chapter In Books: 

1. Kharbanda OP, Samrit V, Hari P. Temporary anchorage devices. In: Kharbanda OP, ed. Orthodontics. Diagnosis and management of malocclusion and dentofacial deformities. 2nd edition, Elsevier, India. 2012: 575-98. 

Articles in journals 

1. Samrit V, Kharbanda OP,  Duggal R, Seith A, Malhotra V. Bone density and miniscrew stability in orthodontic patients. AustOrthod J. 2012 Nov; 28(2): 204-12. 

1. Dave HR, Samrit VD, Kharbanda OP. The extraction of maxillary lateral incisors for the treatment of a Class II crowded malocclusion: a case report. AustOrthod J. 2015 May; 31(1): 107-15. 

1. Minotra R, Samrit VD, Kharbanda OP. Substitution of the microdontic lateral incisor with the palatally impacted canine: A case report. J World Fed Orthod, 2015; 4(2): 85-91. 

1. Dave HR, Samrit VD, Duggal R, Kharbanda OP. Management of a horizontally impacted and dilacerated central incisor in the early mixed dentition. J Dent Child (Chic). 2015; 82(3): 163-7.

 Dr.Veena Jain

BDS, MDS (Prosthodontics) 

Dr.Veena Jainis Professor and Head in the Division of Prosthodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research. Her main clinical thrust areas are Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation of geriatric patients, Maxillofacial Prosthesis and Implant Supported or retained prosthesis. 

Her main research interests are Geriatric dentistry, Bite force and Implant prosthesis 

Important publications with impact: 

1.      Pillai RS, Mathur VP, Jain V, Shah N, Kalra S, Kumar P, et al. Association between dental prosthesis need, nutritional status and quality of life of elderly subjects. Qual Life Res. 2015 Dec; 24(12):2863–71. 

2.      Jhanjee S, Jain R, Jain V, Gupta T, Mittal S, Goelz P, Schnoll RA. Evaluating the Effects of Varenicline on Craving, Withdrawal, and Affect in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Varenicline for Smokeless Tobacco Dependence in India. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2015 Sep-Oct; 47(4):325-30.

3.      Wadhwa B, Jain V, Bhutia O, Bhalla AS, Pruthi G. Flapless versus open flap techniques of implant placement: A 15-month follow-up study. Indian J Dent Res. 2015 Aug; 26(4):372–7. 

4.      Mundhe K, Jain V, Pruthi G, Shah N. Clinical study to evaluate the wear of natural enamel antagonist to zirconia and metal ceramic crowns. J Prosthet Dent. 2015 Sep; 114(3):358–63. 

5.      Kumar G, Jain V, Pandey RK, Gadwal M. Effect of different design preparations on the flexural and fracture strength of fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures: an in vitro study. J Prosthodont. 2015 Jan; 24(1):57–63. 

6.      Jain V, Das TK, Pruthi G, Shah N , Suresh R. Comparative Evaluation of Effects of Bleaching On Color Stability and Marginal Adaptation of Discolored Direct and Indirect Composite Laminate Veneers under In Vivo Conditions. J Indian ProsthodontSoc 2015; 15:46-52.

7.      Pruthi G, Jain V, Rajendiran S, Jha R. Prosthetic rehabilitation after orbital exenteration: a case series. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014 May;62(5):629–32. 

8.      Meena A, Jain V, Singh N, Arora N, Jha R. Effect of implant-supported prosthesis on the bite force and masticatory efficiency in subjects with shortened dental arches. J Oral Rehabil. 2014 Feb; 41(2):87–92. 

9.      Jain V, Mathur VP, Pillai RS, Kalra S. A preliminary study to find out maximum occlusal bite force in Indian individuals. Indian J Dent Res 2014; 25(3):325–30. 

10. Jain R, Jhanjee S, Jain V, Gupta T, Mittal S, Goelz P, et al. A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial of varenicline for smokeless tobacco dependence in India. Nicotine Tob Res 2014 Jan; 16(1):50–7. 

11. Mathur VP, Jain V, Pillai RS, Kalra S. Translation and validation of Hindi version of Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index. Gerodontology. 2013 Dec 11.

12. Kumar P, Jain V, Thakar A, Aggarwal V. Effect of varying bulb height on articulation and nasalance in maxillectomy patients with hollow bulb obturator. J Prosthodont Res. 2013 Jul; 57(3):200–5. 

13. Jha R, Jain V, Das TK, Shah N, Pruthi G. Comparison of marginal fidelity and surface roughness of porcelain veneers fabricated by refractory die and pressing techniques. J Prosthodont. 2013 Aug; 22(6):439–44. 

14. Jain V, Mathur VP, Kumar A. A preliminary study to find a possible association between occlusal wear and maximum bite force in humans. ActaOdontol Scand. 2013 Jan; 71(1):96–101. 

15. Thakur M, Jain V, Parkash H, Kumar P. A comparative evaluation of static and functional methods for recording centric relation and condylar guidance: a clinical study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2012 Sep; 12(3):175–81. 

16. Shreshta P, Jain V, Bhalla A, Pruthi G. A comparative study to measure the condylar guidance by the radiographic and clinical methods. J AdvProsthodont. 2012 Aug; 4(3):153–7. 

17. Nanda A, Jain V. Simplistic partially limiting surgical guide for flapless implant placement: a case report. J Oral Implantol. 2012 Oct; 38(5):639–41. 

18. Kumar P, Jain V, Thakar A. Speech rehabilitation of maxillectomy patients with hollow bulb obturator. Indian J Palliat Care. 2012 Sep; 18(3):207–12. 

19. Jain V, Mathur VP, Abhishek K, Kothari M. Effect of occlusal splint therapy on maximum bite force in individuals with moderate to severe attrition of teeth. J Prosthodont Res. 2012 Oct; 56(4):287–92. 

20. Nanda A, Jain V, Srivastava A. An electromyographic study to assess the minimal time duration for using the splint to raise the vertical dimension in patients with generalized attrition of teeth. Indian J Dent Res. 2011 Apr; 22(2):303–8. 

21. Nanda A, Jain V, Kumar R, Kabra K. Implant-supported auricular prosthesis. Indian J Dent Res. 2011 Feb; 22(1):152–6. 

22. Pruthi G, Jain V, Kandpal HC, Mathur VP, Shah N. Effect of bleaching on color change and surface topography of composite restorations. Int J Dent. 2010; 2010:695748. 

23. Kar AK, Parkash H, Jain V. Full mouth rehabilitation of a case of generalized enamel hypoplasia using a twin – stage procedure. Contemporary clinical Dentistry, 2010;1 : 98-102

24. Pruthi G, Jain V. A novel method for retention of orbital prosthesis in a case with continues maxillary and orbital defect. J Indian ProsthodonticSoc, 2010; 10:10-25.

25. Aggarwal V, Logani A, Jain V, Shah N. Effect of cyclic loading on marginal adaptation and bond strength in direct vs. indirect class II MO composite restorations. Operative Dentistry 2008:33; 587-592.

26. Jain V, Gupta R, Duggal R, Parkash H. Restoration of traumatized anterior teeth by interdisciplinary approach: Report of three cases J. Indian Soc. Ped. Prev. Dent.2005:23; 193-197.

Dr. Vijay Kumar

BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics) 

Dr. Vijay Kumar is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research. His main clinical thrust areas are Microendodontics, Traumatic dental injuries in permanent dentition and Regenerative endodontics in mature permanent teeth. 

His main research interests are Development of indigenous intracanal drug delivery system, Study the structural changes in dentin following carious process, endodontic therapy and radiation therapy and Development of novel material for restoration of teeth. 

Important publications with impact: 

1.               Kumar V, Logani A, Shah N. Dentine sialoprotein expression in gingival crevicular fluid during traumainduced root resorption. Int. Endod J.2013; 46 (4), 371-378. 

2.               Shah N, Logani A, Kumar V. A minimally invasive surgical approach for large cyst-like periapical lesions: a case series. Gen Dent. 2013; 62 (1): e1-5. 

3.               Kumar V, Chawla A, Logani A, Shah N. Mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomy: An ideal treatment option for management of talon cusp. ContempClin Dent. 2012; 3(4):491-3.

 Dr.Shalini Gupta

BDS, MDS (Oral Medicine & Radiology), FDSRCS (Edin), FAAOM

Dr.Shalini Gupta is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Division ofOral Medicine and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research. Her main clinical thrust areas are Management of Oral precancer, oral manifestations of systemic disorders. 

Her main research interests are Oral precancer, oral cancer, oral immunological diseases, salivary gland disorders, syndromes with oral manifestations, odontogenic cysts and tumors. 

Important publications with impact:

1.      Chaudhary Z, Sharma P, Gupta S, Mohanty S, Naithani M, Jain A. Odontogenicmyxoma: Report of three cases and retrospective review of literature in Indianpopulation. ContempClin Dent. 2015 Oct-Dec;6(4):522-8.  

2.      Urs AB, Singh H, Nunia K, Mohanty S, Gupta S. Post endodontic Aspergillosisinanimmunocompetent individual. J ClinExp Dent. 2015 Oct 1; 7(4):e535-9.  

3.      Urs AB, Augustine J, Singh H, Kureel K, Mohanty S, Gupta S. Calcifying ghostcellodontogenictumor (CGCOT) with predominance of clear cells: a case reportwith important diagnostic considerations. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral PatholOralRadiol. 2015 Jul 7. pii: S2212-4403(15)01072-X.  

4.      Gulati U, Mohanty S, Augustine J, Gupta SR. Potentially fatal supramylohyoidsublingualepidermoid cyst. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2015 Mar; 14(Suppl 1):355-9. 

5.      Gupta SR, Saran RK, Sharma P, Urs AB. A rare case of extraskeletalmesenchymalchondrosarcoma with dedifferentiation arising from the buccal space in a youngmale. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2015 Mar; 14(Suppl 1):293-9.  

6.      Gupta SR, Gupta R, Saran RK, Krishnan S. Plasma cell mucositis with gingival enlargement and severe periodontitis. J Indian SocPeriodontol. 2014 May; 18(3):379-84.  

7.      Chaudhry Z, Gupta SR, Oberoi SS. The Efficacy of ErCr:YSGG Laser Fibrotomy in Management of Moderate Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Preliminary Study. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2014 Sep;13(3):286-94.  

8.      Gupta SR, Gupta R. Hajdu-cheney syndrome with osteomyelitis of mandible,calcification of falxcerebri and palatal groove. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2014 Nov; 51(6):722-8.  

9.      Gupta SR. Isolated aglossiacongenita: A rare case of oromandibularlimbhypogenesis syndrome type I B. J Oral MaxillofacPathol. 2012 Sep; 16(3):414-9.  

10.   Kumar P, Augustine J, Urs AB, Arora S, Gupta S, Mohanty VR. Serum lipid profile in oral cancer and leukoplakia: correlation with tobacco abuse and histological grading. J Cancer Res Ther. 2012 Jul-Sep; 8(3):384-8.  

11. Gupta SR, Batra V, Chaudhry Z, Sethi R. An unusual vesiculopustular and vegetative lesion on thelips.OralSurgOralMedOralPatholOralRadiol.2013Dec; 116(6):66672. 

12. Gupta SR, Jaetli V, Mohanty S, Sharma R, Gupta A. Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome in Indian patients: a clinical and radiological study of 6 cases and review of literature. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2012 Jan; 113(1):99-110.  

13. Gupta R, Thabah MM, Vaidya B, Gupta S, Lodha R, Kabra SK. Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Indian Pediatr. 2010 Jan; 77(1):41-4.  

14. Gupta R, Thabah MM, Gupta S, Shankar S, Kumar A. Clinical significance of antiphospholipid antibodies in Indian scleroderma patients. Rheumatol Int.2009Dec; 30(2):277-9.  

15. Gupta R, Deepanjali S, Thabah MM, Kaur P, Gupta S. Successful twin pregnancy while on cyclophosphamide therapy in a patient with lupus nephritis. Rheumatol Int. 2009 Oct; 29(12):1503-5.  

16. R Gupta, A N Kumar, S Bandhu, S Gupta. Skeletal Fluorosis mimicking sero negative arthritis. Scand J Rheumatol 2007; 36(2): 154 – 55.  

17. R Gupta, C Bammigatti, A K Dinda, V Marwaha, S Gupta. Renal involvement in Indian patients with Systemic Sclerosis. Ind J Med Res 2007; 61: 91-96.