| Geetanjali Dental and research Institute, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India | INDIA

Dr. Anuj Jain currently serves as a Reader/Associate Professor at the Geetanjali Dental and Research Institute, Udaipur, Rajasthan (since 09 August 2024). A distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, he has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, as evident from securing the Late Dr. M. A. Wadkar Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest marks in the MDS Examination (2016).
His professional career reflects a strong commitment to clinical innovation, research productivity, and mentorship in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS).

Fellowships

Dr. Jain has received several prestigious fellowships, including:

  • Fellow, International Board of Certification for Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Fellow, Indian Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Fellow, Indian Society of Oral Implantology

  • Fellow, AOCMF Asia Pacific Young Surgeon Professional Development Program, Beijing

  • Fellow, Academy of General Education

These recognitions highlight his global exposure and advanced clinical skill development.

Certifications

He has completed multiple advanced training programs, including:

  • AOCMF Courses in Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management and Post-Traumatic Secondary Deformities

  • Advanced and Basic Implantology Courses (Osstem AIC)

  • Specialized training in Esthetics in Implant Dentistry

These certifications establish his expertise in trauma, reconstructive surgery, and implantology.

Awards & Achievements

Dr. Jain has received 13 major awards, demonstrating consistent excellence:

  • Best Innovation Paper, 16th Asian Congress of OMFS (2024)

  • Best Delegate Paper, Maharashtra State AOMSI (2023)

  • Best Scientific Paper Presentation, Indian Society of Oral Implantology (2023)

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon of the Year, Connexon 2023

  • Multiple state, national, and international awards from 2014–2023 for scientific papers and presentations

These accolades highlight his innovation, academic rigor, and contribution to OMFS research.

Patents

Dr. Jain’s innovative contributions include:

  1. Spring-loaded Bilateral Jaw Opening Device for Oral Physiotherapy

    • Granted Patent (Patent No. 487692; Date of Grant: 22/12/2023)

  2. A Spreader for Orthognathic Surgery

    • Patent Under Process

Copyrights

Dr. Jain has authored several clinical protocols and surgical techniques, including:

  • Protocol for Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis in Pediatric Patients

  • Jain Protocol for Management of Oral Myiasis in OSCC Patients

  • Rai & Jain Techniques of Maxillomandibular Fixation

  • Jain Technique for Temporalis Myofascial Flap Lengthening

These highlight his significant contribution to surgical innovation and standardized treatment methodology.

Research Contributions

Dr. Jain is a prolific researcher with:

  • 82 publications in national and international journals

    • 57 PubMed-indexed international articles

    • 14 PubMed-indexed national articles

  • 4 book chapters (including contributions to the Springer volume Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Clinician)

  • 12 abstracts in indexed journals

  • 446 citations with an h-index of 12, reflecting impactful scholarly contribution

He has presented extensively at 40 conferences, conducted 17 workshops, and participated in 11 CME/CDE programs.

Community Service & Appreciations

Dr. Jain has been formally appreciated for:

  • Conducting voluntary dental services for residents of Lakshadweep Islands

  • Educating medical professionals on Oral Cancer awareness in Madhya Pradesh

These efforts reflect his commitment to public health and community welfare.

Eligibility for the Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Anuj Jain is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels owing to his exceptional academic productivity, innovative surgical contributions, and impactful scientific footprint in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. With 82 publications—including 57 in PubMed-indexed international journals—alongside 446 citations and an h-index of 12, Dr. Jain has demonstrated sustained research excellence and global relevance. His intellectual property portfolio, comprising a granted patent, an additional patent under process, and four copyrighted clinical protocols, reflects his pioneering role in developing new surgical techniques and treatment methodologies. His work has been consistently recognized through numerous prestigious awards such as the Best Innovation Paper at the 16th Asian Congress of OMFS (2024), multiple national Best Scientific Paper awards, and honors from professional bodies across India. Collectively, these achievements establish Dr. Jain as a leading researcher with significant contributions to scientific advancement, making him fully eligible and highly meritorious for the Best Researcher Award.