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DR. RAKESH VERMA BDS,MDS |
| Career Intentions: |
My career plans are to gain experience in complete Orthodontic care. I strive to keep in paces with modern orthodontics.
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| Professional Qualifications |
Sep 2004:Master of Dental Surgery in
Orthodontics :Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere,Karnatka, India.
Sep 2001:Bachelor of Dental Surgery :RGDental College, Bangalore University.
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| Professional Registration |
| National:
Life member of Indian Orthodontic Society
Member,Indian Dental Association
Fellow of Academy of General Education(FAGE),MAHE, Manipal .
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| Work Experience: |
Clinical: Practicing orthodontics since January 2005 as visiting Orthodontist to 3 private clinics. Started own dental practice in December 2006 and successfully running till date.
Practicing complete orthodontics with Straight wire(PEA),Lingual,Clear aligner(Invisalign type) technologies, and majority of dental procedures except dental implants and major surgeries which are carried on by visiting specialists.
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Most Recent Employment/Academic experience:4yrs 8 months+
Sudha Rustagi Dental College,Faridabad, India (Dec 2004 – April 2007 and from 1st July 2008 till date.
Current Post: Reader
Department: Orthodontics.
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Manav Rachna Dental College,Faridabad,Haryana,India( April 2007 – 10th June 2008):
Post: Senior Lecturer
Department: Orthodontics
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| Conferences, Workshops and Congress/ Meetings |
| International:
4th Annual Asia Pacific Orthodontic Conference (APOC) at Singapore in 2002.
104th Annual Session of American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Florida, USA May 2004.
106th Annual Session of American Association of Orthodontists (AAO),Las Vegas, USA May 2006.
108th Annual Session of American Association of Orthodontists (AAO),Denver,USA May 2008
Invitee, International Seminar on MBT philosophy by Dr.Richard McLaughlin, SanDiego,USA, May 2008
International Intensive Workshop on “Lingual Orthodontics and Clear Aligners”, Germany, 27th – 30th May 2008.
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| National: |
Participated in Annual conferences and Post Graduate conventions of Indian Orthodontic Society(IOS).
Attended various workshops and hands-on courses on orthodontic
implants, surgical orthodontics etc.
Volunteered and attended various courses conducted in department during my post graduation. Few of those are :
Lingual Orthodontics by Dr.Med Dent Clemens Fricke,Germany
Management of cleft lip/palate patients by Dr.Ken Kai,USA
Basics of PEA by Dr.M.K.Prakash,Mumbai.
Segmental Orthodontics, Lingual orthodontics and Micro-Implants by Dr.Anmol
Kalha,HOD and Prof. Dept. of orthodontics.
Self-Ligation summit,Dr Anoop Sondhi,USA ,2008
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Papers – Posters Presented:
Sept 2002:Segmental orthodontics(loop mechanics):4th Annual Asia Pacific Orthodontic Conference (APOC), Singapore
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| Research work: |
Dept of Orthodontics, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka.
Oct 2001-Mar 2004
Topic: Occlusograms in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
This dissertation topic formed part of my post graduation submission, which lead to my Masters degree. Norms for the local karnatka population were set and carey’s arch perimeter analysis was compared with occlusogram space analysis method.Patients were from the local population who underwent treatment in our department.Data were collected and analysed. The results were implemented to improve and simplify diagnosis and treatment planning.
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| Voluntary Work - Dental Screening Camps: |
I have organised few community dental and oral health camps with contribution from Rotary International Club.The purpose of the camps was to educate and treat patients with dental and oral disease.I have also conducted lectures in few primary schools to raise awareness for an early orthodontic treatment intervention.
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Other Skills:
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in English and 3 other regional languages
Well versed with basic computer usage.
Clean car driving license for more than 10 years.
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Achievements:
Best Outgoing Post Graduate Award from College of Dental Sciences in 2004.
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| Hobbies and Interests:
Playing Cricket, Football,Roller skating,Swimming, Health and Fitness.
Cooking, Music.
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