Asst. Prof. Naresh Yedthare Shetty is a distinguished academician, clinician, and researcher in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Sciences, with an illustrious career spanning over two decades. He has held key academic, clinical, and leadership roles across reputed institutions in India, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, contributing significantly to dental education, curriculum development, postgraduate training, and clinical governance. His work reflects a strong integration of evidence-based dentistry, innovation, and academic excellence.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

With 49 representative publications, 19 research grants, and extensive conference participation, Asst. Prof. Shetty has made sustained contributions to dental research, implantology, oral radiology, and clinical practice guidelines. His scholarly output includes textbooks, international book chapters, clinical manuals, implant manuals, and infection control guidelines, many of which are used as reference resources in academic and clinical settings. His research work has been recognized with Best Researcher Awards and multiple Best Scientific Paper awards at national and international conferences.

Textbook, Manual & Academic Publications

He is the lead author of an international textbook titled Cone Beam Computed Tomography & Impacted Mandibular Third Molars and a contributing author to Elsevier Woodhead Publishing on dental implantology in medically compromised patients. Additionally, he has authored and led the development of clinical manuals, COVID-19 oral health guidelines, implant manuals, practice management manuals, and academic logbooks, demonstrating his commitment to structured clinical education and quality assurance.

Awards, Honors & Global Recognition

Asst. Prof. Shetty has received numerous prestigious accolades, including:

• The Marquis Who’s Who in America Award (2025–2026)

• Global Recognition Award – World’s Leading Awards in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (2025)

• World’s Top 100 Doctor to Doctor Award for leadership and excellence in healthcare

• INSO Best Researcher Award

• Global Education Award and Asia-GCC Education Leadership Award

• Recognition among Top 100 Dentists in India

These honors underscore his international reputation as a leader in academic dentistry, healthcare innovation, and professional development.

Professional Memberships & Leadership Roles

He is an active member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He has also served on research committees, curriculum committees, and examination boards, contributing to academic governance and institutional excellence.

Eligibility for the Outstanding Academician Award

Asst. Prof. Naresh Yedthare Shetty is eminently eligible for the Outstanding Academician Award in Scientific Laurels due to his exceptional and sustained contributions to academic excellence, scientific research, global dental education, and healthcare leadership. His extensive scholarly output, international textbook authorship, high-impact research grants, global professional memberships, and numerous prestigious awards collectively demonstrate a career marked by innovation, mentorship, and transformative impact on dental sciences. His ability to bridge clinical excellence, academic leadership, and global recognition places him among the most deserving academicians for this distinguished honor.