Col (Dr) Rajat Mitra
Professor & Associate Dean
Professor & Associate Dean, Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Qualification: BDS, MDS IN Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
| Encourage group learning and discussion. Regularly share current concepts in various fields of the subject with clinical and practical relevance. Make theory class for undergraduate students more pictorial and in problem solving mode. Evaluate answer sheets, invigilates theory examinations and conducts practical examinations. Encourage post graduates to actively participate in seminars, journal clubs and case presentations. Regularly attend CDEs, Workshops, Faculty Development Program and Conferences at national and state levels. Try to help a student whenever seeks any assistance and support. Actively involved in the departmental and institutional other academic and administrative activities. |
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | II BDS |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | III BDS |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | FINAL BDS |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | MDS-I YEAR |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | MDS-IIYEAR |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | MDS-THIRD YEAR |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Dr R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata | 1991 | |
| MDS | ORTHODONTICS & DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS | Armed Forces Medical College, Pune | 1998 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Dental Corps | Classified Specialist | 6 YEARS | |
| Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi | Assistant Professor | 21/08/2006 to 19/05/2008 | |
| Armed Forces Medical College, Pune | Associate Professor | 20/05/2008 to 11/07/2011 | |
| Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi | Associate Professor | 31/03/2017 to 13/04/2021 | |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Professor | 05/07/2025 to 31/08/2026 | |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Professor & Associate Dean | 01/09/2026 to till date |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Temporomandibular Disorder
Area of Expertise
Fixed Orthodontic Appliance, Functional Appliance