Accomplished Orthodontist with more than 7 years experience in specialist Orthodontic practice. Have in depth knowledge and experience with all types of Orthodontic appliances - fixed and removable including ample experience in invisalign treatment planning and execution. Great communicator with patients in understanding what they want and subsequently framing a treatment plan. Additional skills in general dentistry performing all general dental care procedures and smile designing.
Hi, I’m
Dr. AJAY PANICKER
Thane,Maharashtra
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
The Smile Hub Dental and Orthodontic ClinicThane, Maharashtra
Orthodontist
09.2015 - Current
Job overview
- I have worked as the Chief Orthodontist at the Smile Hub Dental and Orthodontic Clinic having two centres in Thane since the last 8 years
- During this tenure I have grown the practice from a single chair practice to a four chair practice
- The clinic has grown to be the top rated Orthodontic clinic in Thane with a google rating of 4.9 stars with 500 verified reviews.
- Have excelled in the use of all types of orthodontic appliances including orthopedic applianaces like facemask and RPE.
- Damon Q2 used extensively in my practice for having more cases under non extraction
- Aligner treatments provided to patients using invisalign, clearcorrect and flash aligners
- TADs used extensively for severe orthodontic cases using the latest bioray system
- Expertise in explaining orthodontic concepts in a simple lay language to patients leading to conversion rate of more than 85 percent at my clinics
Harsh dental clinicThane, Maharashtra
Consultant orthodontist
11.2015 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Used patient records, plaster teeth models, X-rays and dental histories to develop treatment plans
- Discussed treatment plans and cost estimates with patients and patients' guardians
- Collaborated with other specialists, such as oral surgeons and dentists, to coordinate overall treatment plan and orthodontic services
Dr. Kavitha Iyer Dental CareThane, Maharashtra
Consultant Orthodontist
11.2015 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Provided patient consultations and advised on the future course of treatment
- Used self ligating systems like Damon and Forestadent bioquick to perform more non extraction orthodontic treatment
- Provided high quality Orthodontic care using latest generation braces and aligners invisalign and clearcorrect
- Had an excellent conversion rate of patients of more than 75%
Education
MGM dental college and hospitalMumbai, Maharashtra
BDS from DENTISTRY
11.2005 - 09.2010
University overview
- Developed good general dentistry skills with expertise in Root canal treatment and Extractions
- Perform all Orthodontic and other Extractions myself
- Received the Tata Trust scholarship for excellence in education in the first year of BDS
SINHGAD DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITALPune, Maharashtra
MDS from ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
06.2012 - 10.2015
University overview
- I secured admission to Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital after having stood 13th in the
state of Maharashtra in the post graduate CET 2012. - Since the College had an ample OPD
and vast Orthodontic material resources , I had an opportunity to undertake almost all
variety of Orthodontic cases, even complex procedures like Orthognathic surgery , PNAM,
Cleft palate cases, and Dolphin imaging planning.
ILINGUAL 3D
Certification in Lingual orthodontics
University overview
well versed in using the ilingual 3D system for lingual orthodontics cases
Indian Academy of Aesthetic and Functional Rehab
Certification in Full mouth rehabilitation
University overview
Certification in full mouth rehabilitation therapy
Invisalign
Certification as an Invisalign Provider
University overview
- Have used aligners for treating both simple and complex cases
- Excel in performing IPR and attachment bonding
- Can plan cases using the clincheck software
Next level Dentistry
Certification as a Smile Designer
University overview
- Performed Smile designing using Emax veneers for many of my orthodontic patients who have chipped teeth and discoloured teeth
- full smile designing till first premolar performed with expertise
- excel is using rubber dam isolation for the veneer cementation
Clearcorrect India
Certification as a clearcorrect aligner provider
University overview
Kiyoclear India
Certification as a Kiyoclear aligner Provider
University overview
Skills
- Excel in high quality orthodontic care focusing on patient comfort and trust during treatment
- Excellent communication skills explaining difficult orthodontic technicalities to patients in a simple language
- Honesty in treatment advice for more trusting patient conversions
- Patience and understanding with difficult patients
- Great hand eye coordination and dexterity while performing orthodontic practice
- Speed in treatment both in completion of cases as well as while treating patients in chair enabling me to treat more patients in the given time
- Good vocabulary in communication Can converse well in English, Hindi, Malayalam and Marathi
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Have a patient conversion rate of more than 80 %
- Have grown a practice with my team from a single chair practice to a four chair well functioning practice
- Have been ranked as the top orthodontist in Thane for more than 5 years
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Marathi
Advanced
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Life member of the Indian Orthodontic Society
- Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists
- Rotarian of Rotaract club of Thane Metro
Timeline
Consultant orthodontist
Harsh dental clinic
11.2015 - 12.2022
Consultant Orthodontist
Dr. Kavitha Iyer Dental Care
11.2015 - 12.2022
Orthodontist
The Smile Hub Dental and Orthodontic Clinic
09.2015 - Current
SINHGAD DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
MDS from ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
06.2012 - 10.2015
MGM dental college and hospital
BDS from DENTISTRY
11.2005 - 09.2010
ILINGUAL 3D
Certification in Lingual orthodontics
04.2016
Indian Academy of Aesthetic and Functional Rehab
Certification in Full mouth rehabilitation
03.2020
Invisalign
Certification as an Invisalign Provider
09.2019
Next level Dentistry
Certification as a Smile Designer
07.2019
Clearcorrect India
Certification as a clearcorrect aligner provider
03.2022
Kiyoclear India
Certification as a Kiyoclear aligner Provider
09.2022
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