ACHIEVEMENTS

• Honored as a Speaker for a full-day hands-on course on “Orofacial Pain, TMJ Disorders, and Sleep Apnea: A Hands-on Course” at Greater New York Dental Meeting, December 2024

• Honored as a Speaker for a half-day hands-on course on “Direct Composite Laminates & Veneers: Smile Designer Course” at Greater New York Dental Meeting, December 2024

• Honored as a Speaker for a half-day seminar on “Digital Dentistry: Artificial Intelligence, Metahumans and Veneer Options” at Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 2024

• Inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International (FADI) at ADI’s Annual Gala, San Antonio, TX, USA, in  November 2024, for outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, and education in dentistry

• Awarded as a board-certified Diplomate of American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry (DABAD), Amelia Island, FL, USA, for demonstrating exceptional expertise and commitment to the field through continuing education, research, clinical experience, submitting cases, and passing the rigorous American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry (ABAD) board certification examination with the highest score

• Installed as a member of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics (ASDA) at Aesthetic Dental Conference, Amelia Island, FL, USA, in October 2024; Membership in ASDA is a highly selective honor, reserved for dentists who demonstrate exceptional commitment to excellence in patient care, innovation, and the highest standards of aesthetic dentistry

• Honored as a Main Stage Speaker on “Unleashing the Future: Metahumans and Artificial Intelligence in Digital Dentistry” at the Bay Area Dental Expo, Santa Clara, CA, USA, September 28, 2024

• Honored as a Faculty Speaker for a seminar on “Artificial Intelligence and Metahumans – The future is here” at the American Academy for Leadership (AAL)’s Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL), Chicago, IL, USA, August 2024

• Honored to be installed as the chair of the New Jersey section of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA), NJ, USA, August 2024

• Honored as a Guest Speaker for a seminar on “Orofacial Pain, and TMJ Disorders” at the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA)’s Annual Meeting, June 2024

• Presented a Poster Presentation at Dr. Michael P. Balbo Dental Research and Exposition Day in May 2024 in Newark, New Jersey, USA

• Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (FAAOP) at AAOP’s Annual Gala, Scottsdale, AZ, USA in  May 2024, for recognizing dedication to advancing orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorder treatment through continuous learning, research, and excellence in patient care 

• Honored as a Guest Speaker for a half-day seminar on “Orofacial Pain, TMJ Disorders, and Dental Sleep Medicine” at AAID MaxiCourse and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education, February 2024

• Inducted as a Fellow of the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (FIADFE) at its annual induction ceremony in New York City on November 27, 2023, for fostering interdisciplinary education in facial esthetics and delivering elite service to esthetic patients

• Honored as a Speaker for a half-day seminar on “Unleashing the future: Metahumans, AI in Digital Dentistry” at Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 2023

• Honored as a Speaker for a full-day workshop on “Orofacial Pain, TMJ Disorders, and Dental Sleep Apnea: A Hands-on Course” at Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 2023

• Inducted as a Fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy (FPFA) at PFA’s Annual Gala, Orlando, FL, USA, in October 2023 for recognition of contributions to dental literature, service to the dental community, and upholding professionalism, integrity, ethics, and setting an example for others in the field; less than 1% dentists worldwide received this fellowship

• Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists (FACD) at the ACD’s Annual Convocation, Orlando, FL, USA, in October 2023  for outstanding contributions to organized dentistry, oral healthcare, dental research, dental education, dental profession, and society at large; less than 4% dentists in the United States received this fellowship

• Awarded as a board-certified Diplomate of American Board of Orofacial Pain (DABOP), for demonstrating exceptional expertise and commitment to the field through post-graduate training, research, clinical experience, and passing the rigorous American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP) board certification examination; June 2023

• Honored as a Speaker at the CAD/CAM Special Interest Group, American Dental Education Association (ADEA) on “Digital Dentistry with Artificial Intelligence,” American Dental Education Association (ADEA) 2023 Conference, Portland, OR, USA; March 2023

• Inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD) at the ICD’s 88th Annual Conference, Houston, TX, USA, in October 2022 for conspicuous service rendered in the art and science of dentistry and exemplifying the core value of integrity, leadership, and service; less than 2% dentists in the United States received this fellowship

• Honored as the only Dentist Speaker at the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conference at BMM’s Convention, Atlantic City, NJ, USA; August 2022

• Honored as a Speaker at the Master session on “Orofacial Pain, Perio Aesthetics and Oral Radiology during COVID-19”; awarded by Indian Dental Association, Head Office, Mumbai, India; November 2021

• ​Honored as a Speaker at the 25th UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC, Dubai, UAE; awarded by UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC, Dubai, UAE; July 2021

• Honored as a Speaker at Waterfalls Initiative for Continuous Education, UAE Ministry of Possibilities, Dubai, UAE; awarded by Waterfalls Dental Education, UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC, and Global Scientific Dental Alliance, Dubai, UAE; October 2020​

• The research was recognized as the Top Downloaded Paper 2018-2019 in the Journal of Periodontology, WILEY Publications, May 2020

• Invited as an International Speaker by the Peruvian Dental Association (Academia Dental Internacional) at the Greater New York Dental Meeting in December 2019

• Honored with the “Ernesto M. S. Cunha” commendation, awarded by the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Academy of Dentistry (Academia Brasileira de Odontologia) in April 2019

• The research was recognized as the Top Downloaded Paper 2017-2018 in the Journal of Periodontology, WILEY Publications, June 2019

• Honored as a Speaker at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, New York City, USA, in November 2017

• Scholarship awarded for 23rd Hinman Research Symposium, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, in November 2017

• Beat 15 other finalists, including representatives from various countries, to bag the first prize. Awarded first prize for the research at an International level competition, “IADS – Lecture Contest 2011” World Dental Congress organized by the International Association of  Dental Students (IADS), Young Dentists Worldwide (YDW), and Dental Students Welfare Association of India (DSWAI) which was held at New Delhi from 22nd – 29th July 2011. The first Indian dental student who has won the first prize in the contest since it started in 1993. The occasion was graced by Dr. Roberto Vianna, (President of Federation Dentaire Internationale - FDI) as the chief guest at the valedictory function, who presented the awards. 

• Nominated as the “International Coordinator” for the prestigious international event “FDI Annual World Dental Congress (AWDC),” which was held in India from 11th-14th September 2014

• Invited by the American Students Dental Association (ASDA) to present outstanding research at ASDA’s 2nd Annual Student Research Poster Session, which was from 06arch 6th to 10th, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The only Indian Dentist Researcher has been selected in the “Top-20” by the Council on Education & Licensure

• Honored with “Dr. Ratan H. Doctor Award First Prize for the Best Doctor - Below 30 years” at the 66th Indian Dental Conference (IDC), in February 2013, Kolkata for being the best aesthetic and cosmetic dentist

• Honored with “PerioIndia Award 2011” for cutting-edge contribution to Periodontics by Dr. Rajeev ChitgJanuary 01nuary 01, 2012

• Nominee under the “Best Undergraduate Student of the Year” at “Bitein Dental Awards SessioNovember 10ember 10, 2012

• Selected as an innovator from the Western region for “India Innovation Initiative- i3,” which is organized by Dept. of Government of India, Confederation of Indian Industry, and Agilent Technologies

• The Research Project has been shortlisted for the regional fair 2011 at The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, India

• Second Prize at National Level E-Poster Presentation at Indian Dental Conference, India, in February 2018

• Presented a Poster and represented Rutgers School of Dental Medicine at the International level at the World Congress on Pain in September 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

• Served as an orofacial pain specialist Congress Mentor for Trainee Members at IASP, World Congress on Pain, in September 2018, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

• First prize in a Poster Presentation at Dr. Michael P. Balbo Dental Research and Exposition Day, in April 2017, Newark, New Jersey, USA

• Presented a Poster Presentation at Dr. Michael P. Balbo Dental Research and Exposition Day, in March 2016 in Newark, New Jersey, USA

• Presented a Lecture to Oral Medicine post-graduate students on “Introduction of Orofacial Pain and TMD” at MGV’s KBH Dental College and Hospital in January 2016, Nashik, India

• Presented a Clinical Poster Board Presentation at Garden State Dental Conference and Expo, May 2017, Newark, NJ, USA

• Presented a Poster Presentation at Dr. Michael P. Balbo Dental Research and Exposition Day, March 2015, Newark, NJ, USA

• Presented a Poster Presentation at the 66th Indian Dental Conference (IDC) in February 2013 in Kolkata, India

• Presented a Poster Presentation at the 65th Indian Dental Conference (IDC) in February 2012 in Mumbai, India

• Presented a lecture at the 58th Annual IADS & YDW World Dental Congress, 2011, New Delhi, India

• First prize in an E-Poster Presentation at the 64th Indian Dental Conference (IDC), in February 2011, Jaipur, India

Awarded prizes for research:

• “Dr. Sanjay Bhawsar Award for Outstanding Young Personality of 2011-2012” in February 2012 at MGV’s KBH Dental College & Hospital, Panchvati, Nashik, India

• “MGV Scientist Award” in February 2011 at MGV’s KBH Dental College & Hospital, Panchvati, Nashik, India

Appreciation Letters:

• Honored with an “Appreciation Letter” from “Prof. Dr. Arun Jamkar - Vice-Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)” for research on March 06, 2012

• Honored with an “Appreciation Letter” from “Prof. Dr. Apoorva Hiray – Coordinator of Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir (MGV)” for research on November 03, 2011