RD Dental College

RANJEET DESHMUKH DENTAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH CENTRE, NAGPUR-440019

(Formerly, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre)

Recognized by Dental Council of India, Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik

(NAAC Accredited & ISO 21001:2018 Certified)

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics headed by Dr. Ananya Hazarey is concerned with providing utmost Orthodontic care to a wide range of patients. The emphasis ison providing orthodontic treatment to enhance the facial appearance, efficiency and overall health of the Stomatognathic system. The department is actively involved in providing variety of treatment such as growth modulation using myofunctional and Orthopedic appliances, fixed Orthodontic treatment using various techniques, micro-implants etc.

The essence of an increasing number of patients in the department lies in exhaustive treatment planning, use of the best available clinical material and continuous monitoring by skilled clinical supervisors. There has been a constant increase in the number of patients both children and adults; visiting the department.

FACULTY

 
Dr. Ananya Hazare

Professor & HOD

Dr. Siddharth Sonwane

Professor

Dr. Himija Karia

Reader

Dr Gargilaxmi Elkunchwar

Reader

Dr. Nivedita Nandeshwar

Reader

DR. Pritam Khorgade

Senior lecturer

Dr Sanika Thakur

Senior Lecturer

Dr Kiran Shadani

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Aishwarya
Dahikar

Senior Lecturer

Dr Chinmayee Chaulwar

Senior lecturer

Dr Shrutika
Tamgade

Senior lecturer

Dr. Sangita Bhattacharya

Lecturer

Departmental Acheivements
  • MOU with ECO Academy for Academic Orthodontic Excellence, 2025.
  • Won the Best Department Décor Award during Orthodontic Week Celebration from IOS, 2024.
  • Received Best Department Award, 2024 at RDDCRC, Nagpur.
  • Won the Best Department Décor Award during Orthodontic Week Celebration from IOS, 2023.
  • Participated in the Nationwide Smiling Bharat Campaign for Orthodontic Awareness, organized by IOS.
Dr. Ananya Hazare
  • PhD in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
  • Only certified Orthodontist for Specialized Cleft Orthodontics by Smile Train, USA.
  • Presented scientific paper at 10th European Craniofacial Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden. 2015
  • Delivered guest lecture on ” Tempro-mandibular joint disorders – Diagnosis and Management ” at Physiobeats Limited, Birmingham, UK. 2017
  • Presented Scientific presentation at 21st Asia Pacific Dental Congress, Colombo, Sri Lanka 2021
  • Keynote presentation at 90th International Sri Lanka Dental Association conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2023
  • Organizing committee member and Key Note faculty at a National Conference on Digital Dentistry organized by VNIT, Nagpur in association with Department of Science and Technology ( DST) , Govt. of India
  • Paper presentations in 50th, 56th, 57th, 58th and 59th Indian Orthodontic Society National Conferences.
  • Awarded best scientific presentation in Faculty category at 19th World Dental Sciences and Oral Health Conference, New Delhi , 2026
  • Award for best dental innovation: International World Dental Conference, Lucknow, 2025
  • Award for best scientific presentation and best dental innovation: 3rd Orthodontic Innovation Conclave 2023 , organized by Indian Orthodontic Society at D.Y. Patil University, Pune.
Dr. Siddharth Sonwane
  • Senate Member, Barkatullah University, Bhopal (2016–2019)
  • Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research (2015 – till date)
  • Technical Reviewer & Editorial Board Member for reputed international journals including Saudi Dental Journal, British Dental Journal, and World Journal of Pharmacology
  • Cleft Symposium Chairperson, 50th Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS) Conference, Novotel Hyderabad (2016)
  • Publications: More than 133 research papers published in reputed national, international, and local journals.
  • Intellectual Property: Holder of 5 individual patent grants, with 3 patents published and 13 copyrights registered.
  • International Recognition: Registered as International Research Scholar at Eudoxia University, New Castle.
  • Youngest Researcher Award – 9th National Researcher Summit organized by IP Publications (13 June 2016).
  • Researcher of the Year 2022 – Awarded by INSO on 13 May 2022.
  • Best Editor Award – 5th National Editorial Summit.
Dr. Himija Karia
  • Convenor, Nagpur Orthodontics Study Group
  • Section Editor, IOS Times: The official magazine of Indian Orthodontic Society
  • Invited to present paper at the International Orthodontic Conference, Brazil, 2025.
  • Invited faculty for workshop on Dental Sleep Medicine at Saveetha Dental College during the 75th IDC, 2025.
  • National Coordinator and Faculty for the Workshop on Dental Sleep Medicine at SEAASM.
  • Delivered a Keynote Lecture at IASSACON, 2024.
  • Won the “International College of Dentists’ Silver Award” for scientific paper presentation, 2018.
  • National Topper of the Phase II Examination of the Indian Board of Orthodontics, 2017.
  • Recipient of the prestigious Dr. J. G. Kannappan Award for Best Dissertation, 2016.
  • Won the “Dr. Shivratna C. Savadi Award for Best Research Paper”, 2016.
Dr. Gargilaxmi Elkunchwar
  • Published book on Accelerated Orthodontics with Lambert Academic Publishing
  • Presented paper at the 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Pune – September 2022
  • Presented paper at 22nd Indian Orthodontics Society PG Convention, Mumbai – 2018
  • Presented poster at 21st Indian Orthodontics Society PG Convention, Varanasi – 2017
Dr. Nivedita Nandeshwar
  • First Prize in Scientific Paper Presentation (PPG Category) at Avishkar Nashik Research Competition, 2024–2025.
  • Third Prize in Scientific Paper Presentation (Faculty and Practitioner Category) at the 18th World Dental Sciences and Oral Health Conference (Pierre Fauchard Academy, Section at Large – Asia Region 9), held on 14th–15th November 2025.
  • Co-Coordinator for the Basic Research Methodology Workshop at Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, under the aegis of MUHS, Nashik.
  • Recipient of MUHS LTRG Grant (2024–2025).
  • PhD Scholar (2022–2023 batch) at Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur.
  • Published 14 research papers in national and international journals.
  • Presented papers and posters at national and international conferences.
  • Owner of 11 copyrights registered with the Government of India.
  • E-Book published on Genetics in Orthodontics (LAP Lambert Academic Publishing).
Dr. Sanika Thakur
  • First Prize in Scientific Paper Presentation (PPG Category) at Avishkar Nashik Research Competition, 2024–2025.
  • Third Prize in Scientific Paper Presentation (Faculty and Practitioner Category) at the 18th World Dental Sciences and Oral Health Conference (Pierre Fauchard Academy, Section at Large – Asia Region 9), held on 14th–15th November 2025.
  • Co-Coordinator for the Basic Research Methodology Workshop at Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, under the aegis of MUHS, Nashik.
  • Recipient of MUHS LTRG Grant (2024–2025).
  • PhD Scholar (2022–2023 batch) at Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur.
  • Published 14 research papers in national and international journals.
  • Presented papers and posters at national and international conferences.
  • Owner of 11 copyrights registered with the Government of India.
  • E-Book published on Genetics in Orthodontics (LAP Lambert Academic Publishing).
Dr. Pritam Khorgade

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Dr.Kiran Shadani
  • Presented a poster at the 54th Indian Orthodontic Conference, November 2019.
  • Presented a paper at the 25th Indian Orthodontic Society PG Convention, May 2022.
  • Published 4 research papers in national and international journals.
Dr. Aishwarya Dahikar
  • Presented a poster at the 57th Indian Orthodontic Conference, September 2023.
  • Presented a paper at the 27th Indian Orthodontic Society PG Convention, February 2023.
  • Presented a poster at the 58th Indian Orthodontic Conference, September 2024.
  • Presented a paper at Ortho Kumbh Zonal PG Convention, July 2025.
  • Published a book on ‘Canine Retraction in Orthodontics’ with LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.
Dr. Chinmayee Chaulwar
  • Presented a paper at the 6th International Symbiotic Interdisciplinary Conference, January 2025.
  • Presented a table clinic at the 28th Indian Orthodontic Society PG Convention, February 2025.
  • Secured first position for table clinic presentation at 28th Indian Orthodontic Society PG Convention, 2025.
  • Presented a paper at the 27th Indian Orthodontic Society PG Convention, February 2024.
  • Presented a poster at the 26th Indian Orthodontic Society PG Convention, February 2023.
  • Published 4 research papers in national and international journals.
  • Registered one copyright.
Dr. Shrutika Tamgade
  • Presented a poster in competitive category at the 26th Indian Orthodontic Society PG Convention, February 2023.
  • Presented a table clinic in competitive category at the 27th Indian Orthodontic Society PG Convention, February 2024.
  • Published 4 research papers in national and international journals.
Dr. Sangita Bhattacharya
  • Judge in the scientific session of Nidacon, February 2016.
  • Judge in the scientific session of Nidacon, January 2017.
  • Participated in Scientific Programme in Oral Health Innovation Conclave, New Delhi, March 2023.
  • Judge in the scientific session of Nidacon, April 2023.
  • Judge in the scientific session of Dentivance, May 2025.

The department of Orthodontics focuses mainly on clinical research. Various studies have been conducted so far to compare the clinical effects of different orthodontic techniques. Research is being carried out using various tools such as Nemoceph, FEM, etc. We at the Department of Orthodontics are also conducting clinical research along with other allied departments. Having an MOU with an engineering college helps us in conducting studies related to mechanics and appliance design.

As on June 30th 2025
Research projects Ongoing: 14
Completed: 62
Copyright: 17

Treatments offered

  • Alignment of teeth
  • Correction of skeletal jaw problems
  • Growth modulation
  • Orthodontic treatment of syndromes, trauma, Ankylosis
  • Treatment of Cleft lip and palate
  • Interdisciplinary Orthodontics
  • Adult Orthodontics

Techniques used

  • Removable appliances
  • Myo-functional appliances
  • Fixed functional appliances
  • Orthopedic appliances
  • Fixed braces- Begg’s technique, Roth, MBT, Alexander
  • Lingual braces
  • Self ligating
  • Clear aligners

Alignment of teeth

Before-maxillary
After-maxillary
Before-Mandibular
After-mandibular

Growth Modulation

Before-Frontal
After-frontal
Before ( Right side)
After-right-side
Before-left-side
After-left-side
Face-mask
Intraoral-appliance

Interdisciplinary Orthodontics

Pre-Treatment
During Treatment
Post Treatment

Removable Appliance

Pre treatment
Removable appliance

Cleft lip Palate

Pre Treatment
During Treatment

Types of Braces

Metal Braces
Ceramic Braces

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