Dr. Sathi Rami Reddy Mora is a senior academician and clinician in the field of Orthodontics, with over 25 years of continuous clinical, teaching, and research experience. He has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate dental education, contributing significantly to academic training, curriculum delivery, and mentorship in recognised dental institutions across India.

Dr. Mora is currently serving as Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics, Adhiparashakti Dental College, a position he has held since February 2024, where he provides academic leadership, oversees departmental development, and guides postgraduate education and research.

Immediately prior to this, he served as Professor and Head at Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS), Bhubaneswar, where he was actively involved in strengthening postgraduate training, academic administration, and clinical research initiatives.

Before his tenure at Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Dr. Mora served as Professor and Head at Jodhpur Dental College, Rajasthan, from June 16, 2012 to January 2024, playing a pivotal role in departmental growth, curriculum enhancement, and postgraduate research supervision.

Clinical Experience

Dr. Mora has been practicing as a Clinical Consultant since April 1999, specialising in fixed orthodontic and orthopaedic techniques.
He has been associated with Toothkraft Dental Clinics from 10 May 1999 to the present, managing complex orthodontic cases and integrating advanced biomechanical principles into routine clinical practice.

Teaching & Leadership Roles

• Professor & Head, Department of Orthodontics, Jodhpur Dental College

• Extensive experience teaching UG and PG students

• Active involvement in academic administration, examinations, and faculty development

• Mentor for postgraduate dissertations and clinical research projects

Research & Publications

Dr. Mora has authored 16 peer-reviewed research papers published in reputed national and international dental journals, covering diverse aspects of orthodontics, including biomechanics, appliance therapy, craniofacial analysis, patient psychology, and clinical risk management.

His research contributions span:

• Orthodontic appliances and biomechanics

• Cephalometric and population-based craniofacial studies

• Periodontal–orthodontic interdisciplinary management

• Clinical complications and biohazards in orthodontics

• Psychological aspects of dental education

Areas of Research Interest

• Biology of tooth movement

• Pain perception during orthodontic therapy

• Biomechanics of cantilevers, lingual orthodontics, and microimplants

• Scars and malpractice issues in orthodontics

• Biohazards and risk management in orthodontic practice

Professional Impact

With a balanced blend of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and sustained research output, Dr. Mora has made long-standing contributions to advancing orthodontic education and evidence-based practice. His work has positively influenced student learning, clinical outcomes, and professional awareness of ethical and biological considerations in orthodontics.

Eligibility for Best Professor Award 

Dr. Sathi Rami Reddy Mora is highly eligible for the Best Professor Award (Scientific Laurels) due to his over two decades of dedicated teaching, consistent scholarly publications, leadership as Professor & Head, and his enduring commitment to clinical excellence and academic mentorship. His contributions align strongly with the award’s criteria of academic distinction, research impact, and service to the scientific and educational community.