Faculty Profile

Bio

Dr. Kalpa Pandya, completed her undergraduation from Nair Hospital, Mumbai and PG from A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences. She has pursued her Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at Karnatak Cancer Therapy and Research institute, Hubli, affiliated To RGUHS. She was a special trainee in the Department of Surgical Oncology in Madras Medical College. She has also worked at HCG cancer center, Mumbai. She has also undergone training in Advanced Oral cancers at Shankus Medicity, Mehasana. Currently Dr Kalpa is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital. She is also the coordinator for Fellowship in Oral and Oncology at her institute.

Educations

• BDS – Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai.
• MDS – A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore.
• Fellowship – Karantak Cancer Therapy and Research Institute, Hubbali.

Research Interest

Projects

• Comparative evaluation of Three skin closure materials:

1. Prolene sutures, metallic staples and nylon sutures- A microbiological study .

2. Epidemiological study of Concomitant injuries associated with maxillofacial trauma

3. Awareness about unusual symptoms of COVID-19: A pilot survey among Indian Adults.

4. Feasibility of 8th edition AJCC staging for head and neck

5. Olfactory and Gustatory symptoms of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

6. Infrahyoid flaps: A reliable option for medium sized oral cavity defects- A retrospective study.

Awards & Recognitions

• Sir Ratan Tata Scholarships awarded during 2nd and 3rd BDS for outstanding performance in the University Examinations.
• Young Researcher Award by Molaris Indian Dental Association in July 2023

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Membership

• Life Member Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India.
• Life Member Indian dental Association