Dr. Priyadarshini Rangari is an accomplished dental academician, clinician, and researcher with extensive experience in Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology. She has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dentistry at Sri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS), Bhilai, since October 2016. Earlier, she worked as a Junior Resident/Postgraduate in Oral Medicine and Radiology at the Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Ghaziabad, and served as a Tutor at Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College, Jalgaon.

Her professional experience also includes clinical and public-health service as a Dental Surgeon and Medical Officer under government healthcare programmes in Maharashtra, as well as experience at Government Dental College, Mumbai.

Clinical & Teaching Expertise

Dr. Rangari has developed strong expertise in diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial disorders, dental clinical practice, and the interpretation of intraoral, extraoral, and advanced 3-D radiographic imaging. Her academic interests include delivering lectures, seminars, educational programmes, and workshops, reflecting her commitment to medical and dental education.

Research & Publication Contributions

Dr. Rangari has established a substantial research portfolio, with 24 publications comprising original research papers, case reports, and review articles. Her research covers diverse areas of dentistry and allied clinical sciences, including:

• Oral and maxillofacial radiology
• Cone-beam computed tomography and 3-D imaging
• Dental anthropology and forensic applications
• Oral soft-tissue lesions and diode laser therapy
• Temporomandibular joint disorders
• Periodontal therapy
• Oral pigmentation and tobacco-related changes
• Dental caries prevention
• Oral pathology and rare clinical conditions
• Biomarkers and systemic disease associations

Several of her studies have involved her as first author or corresponding author, demonstrating active involvement in research conception, investigation, and scientific publication.

Scientific Presentations

Dr. Rangari has presented her research at national scientific conferences. Her academic presentations include research on age estimation using pulp/tooth volume ratio through cone-beam computed tomography, as well as a case report on parapharyngeal lymphangioma in a child. She has also delivered scientific poster presentations and participated in continuing dental education programmes.

Editorial & Academic Contributions

Beyond her research publications, Dr. Rangari has contributed to the academic publishing ecosystem. She has served as President of PAN Health Care Research Society and Chief Editor of the Asian Journal of Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Research (AJMDPR). She has additionally served on editorial boards of several medical and dental journals, contributing to peer-review, academic communication, and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Research Areas & Interests

Her research interests span both conventional and emerging areas of dentistry, particularly oral medicine, oral radiology, dental imaging, laser applications in dentistry, oral pathology, forensic dentistry, periodontal therapy, dental materials, and systemic conditions with oral manifestations. Her work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach connecting dentistry with medical and diagnostic sciences.

Academic & Research Impact

Dr. Priyadarshini Rangari has built a career combining clinical dentistry, teaching, research, scientific presentations, and academic publishing. Her sustained faculty experience, extensive publication record, first- and corresponding-author contributions, scientific conference participation, and editorial responsibilities demonstrate a significant commitment to advancing dental research and education.

Eligibility for Best Researcher of the Year

Dr. Priyadarshini Rangari is eligible for the Best Researcher of the Year Award in Scientific Laurels based on her sustained contributions to dental research and academic scholarship. Her eligibility is supported by her 24 research publications, including original research, case reports, and review papers; substantial first- and corresponding-author contributions; national-level scientific presentations; research involving advanced CBCT and 3-D imaging; clinical and translational studies; and extensive editorial and academic responsibilities. Her combination of research productivity, clinical expertise, teaching experience, and contribution to scholarly communication makes her a strong candidate for recognition as Best Researcher of the Year.