Dr. Dhruv Ahuja | Dentistry | Young Scientist Award
Dr. Dhruv Ahuja, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Haryana, India
Dr. Dhruv Ahuja is a specialist dentist, lecturer, and clinician at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Haryana, India. With a strong background in academia, clinical practice, and research, he is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care, mentoring students, and conducting innovative studies. Passionate about advancing the field of dentistry, he continuously enhances his expertise through learning and effective teaching methodologies.
Education:
Dr. Dhruv Ahuja holds a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Haryana, India (2020–2023), where he was awarded the Gold Medal for his academic excellence.He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (Manipal University), India (2014–2019), earning a Gold Medal in Prosthodontics. Additionally, he studied at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (NITTE University), India, further strengthening his expertise in dentistry.
Professional Profiles:
Professional Experience:
Senior Lecturer
Manav Rachna Dental College, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Delhi NCR, India
(December 2023 – Present)
Chief Dental Surgeon
Dr. Dhruv Ahuja’s Dental Studio & Orthodontic Centre, New Delhi, India
(December 2023 – Present)
Consultant & Visiting Orthodontist
Whites Dental Clinic, Dental Highness & Charitable Hospital, New Delhi, India
(>1 year)
Honorary Dental Surgeon
Charitable Hospital, New Delhi, India
(2023, >3 months)
Honorary Dental Surgeon
NITTE University, Mangalore, India
(2020)
Dental Surgeon
Shree Raksha Dental Clinic, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
(2018–2020)
Intern
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE University, Mangalore, India
(2018–2019)
Research Interests:
Innovative Dental Treatment Techniques
Patient Care and Outcomes
Oral Health Education
Evidence-Based Dentistry
Advances in Dental Materials
Public Health and Preventive Dentistry
Top Notable Publications:
Antibacterial efficacy of nanoparticles on orthodontic materials—A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ahuja, D., Singh, A.K., Batra, P.
Year: 2025
Putting ‘STOP’ to Excess Caries of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients
Authors: Domínguez, M., Mehta, R., Ahuja, D., Batra, P., Gupta, A.
Year: 2025
In vitro determination of genotoxicity and cytotoxicity induced by stainless steel brackets with and without surface coating in cultures of oral mucosal cells
Authors: Ahuja, D., Jose, N.P., Kamal, R., Nambiar, S., Isloor, A.M.
Year: 2024
The impact of unmet treatment need on oral health-related quality of life: a questionnaire survey
Authors: Shetty, A., Bhandary, R., Ahuja, D., Tartaglia, G.M., Khijmatgar, S.
Year: 2024
Impact of Nanoparticles on Dental Composites: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Ahuja, D., Akhila, M.R., Singh, A.K., Batra, P.
Year: 2024
A Comparative Evaluation of Presurgical Infant Orthopaedics of Modified Grayson’s Technique With Rhinoplasty Appliance System in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
Authors: Mejia, M., Batra, P., Dominguez, M., Castillo, T., Ahuja, D.
Year: 2024
Role of Robotics in Transforming Orthodontic Practice – A Narrative Review
Authors: Ahuja, D., Jose, N.P., Shetty, P.
Year: 2024
Self-ligation in orthodontics: A more hygienic and biocompatible treatment option? A narrative review
Authors: Singh, A., Rai, B., Ahuja, D., Ashith, M.
Year: 2023
Translucency characteristics of permanent maxillary central incisor in Indian population: An analytical cross-sectional study
Authors: Mishra, S., Murthy, P., Ahuja, D., Natarajan, S., Pai, U.
Year: 2023
The Precision and Reliability of Facial Measurements Obtained Using Conventional and Digital Laser Scanning Methods: an in Vivo Study
Authors: Sethia, K., Shetty, S., Sawant, T., Jose, N.P., Ahuja, D.
Year: 2023
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