DR. SOUBHAGYA RANJAN KAR

Oral Medicine Maxillofacial Radiology & 3D Imaging Academic & Research Leadership

• Diagnosed and managed 30+ complex cases monthly involving oral mucosal conditions, including oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), lichen planus, leukoplakia, and pemphigus vulgaris.
• Executed advanced non-invasive and minimally invasive interventions, including targeted pharmacotherapy, intralesional corticosteroid/antioxidant injections, and LASER photobiomodulation (PBM).
• Evaluated and managed temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and myofascial pain using TENS therapy, occlusal splints, and physical modalities.
• Managed supportive oral care for head and neck oncology patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, executing pre-radiation clearance and mucositis protocols.
• Interpreted and generated detailed diagnostic reports for Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans for implant site analysis, TMJ pathologies, bone lesions, and complex endodontic mapping.
• Executed and interpreted standard intraoral (IOPA, occlusal, bitewing) and extraoral (OPG, lateral cephalogram, PNS, skull views) radiographs.
• Guided interdisciplinary surgical and restorative treatment plans through 3D radiographic bone volume and density evaluations.
• Delivered 3 formal lectures to 4th-year BDS students on specialized diagnostic topics, and led daily clinical floor discussions and case history evaluations for 3rd-year BDS students.
• Authored primary research for MDS thesis titled: "Evaluation of salivary acetaldehyde levels in tobacco-associated oral potentially malignant disorders using liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy: A cross sectional study".
• Published / Co-authored [7] peer-reviewed research papers and systematic reviews in indexed dental journals.

• Founded and managed a comprehensive general dental practice, delivering endodontic, restorative, prosthetic, surgical, and implant dentistry procedures over a 4-year period.
• Conducted advanced diagnostic consultations and treatment planning for complex oral pathology, orofacial pain, and dental implant placement cases, establishing an active referral base.
• Managed daily clinical operations, patient management, sterilization protocols, and inventory control for surgical and implant workflow

• Completed compulsory rotatory internship, gaining comprehensive hands-on clinical training across all dental specialties including Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics.
• Performed routine and complex dental procedures, including extractions, root canal treatments, scaling and root planing, composite restorations, and taking impressions for prosthetics.
• Conducted initial patient screenings, reviewed comprehensive medical/dental histories, administered local anesthesia, and ordered/interpreted intraoral radiographs (IOPA).
• Provided post-operative care instructions, preventive hygiene education, and emergency pain management to a high volume of daily outpatient clinic visits.