Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology and Forensic Odontology, SGT Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Gurugram, Haryana, India. · BDS. MDS
Dr. Aparna Dave is Professor and head, Department of oral pathology. Dr. Dave is a Graduate and post-graduate from the prestigious Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur. She has more than 19 years of teaching experience. Besides, heading the Department, Dr. Dave is dynamically involved in various activities of the FDS and the University She also has several national and international publications to her credit. She has been External Examiner for UG and PG examination at various colleges and Universities. Dr. Dave actively participates in various specialty related conferences and continuing dental education programmes. Dr. Aparna Dave's core areas of interest are Potentially Malignant disorders of Head and neck region. She has guided several dissertations, and studies. She has a vast experience in guiding research projects. She is actively involved with undergraduates and is keen in conducting short studies with undergraduates. She encourages collaborations with other department and other institute for research and is very keen on the overall development of the faculty and the students.
Associate Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ankara, Turkey · BDS. MDS Ph.D
Dr. Efsun Somay is associated with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey. She is associated with Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey. She obtained her PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Baskent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey. She is a Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dental Clinician, Baskent University Adana Hospital, Adana, Turkey. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Baskent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey. Her research areas include oral oncology, oral pathology, temporomandibular joint disorders, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. She has published twelve research articles, four book chapters, and nineteen article abstracts. She has membership in TAOMS (Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), and in OSSEDER (Society of Osseointegration)
Chair Professor of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka · BDS. MS oral Surgery
Dean and Professor of OMF Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka · BDS (SL), MS (Dental Surgery) Col, FDSRCS Eng
Professor Manjula Attygalla is a distinguished academic and surgeon in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya. Her career progression is marked by dedicated service, having served as a Senior Lecturer since 1998 and achieving the rank of Professor. She has held significant leadership roles, including two terms as Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2004-2007, 2010-2013) and as Head of the Division of Oral Surgery in 2015/2016, demonstrating her administrative commitment.
Her clinical expertise and research are focused on complex areas such as Oral Cancer, Oro-Facial Reconstruction, Alveolar Bone Grafting for cleft patients, and Orthognathic surgery. She is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Sri Lanka Dental Association and the Sri Lanka Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Her scholarly work is reflected in co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, contributing valuable insights on topics like oral squamous cell carcinoma and innovative surgical techniques, such as a new pedicled periosteal flap for alveolar bone graft surgery.
Director, SS Hospital Research & Centre, Patna, India · MBBS, MD in Radiotherapy / Medical Oncology
adma Shri awardee
A pioneering figure in oncology with over 49 years of experience, Dr. J. K. Singh has transformed cancer care in Bihar and beyond. His visionary leadership has established S.S. Hospital as a center of excellence in comprehensive cancer management.
Director, Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Meherpur, Silchar, Assam, India · MBBS, MS
avi Kannan R is an Indian surgical oncologist, based in Assam. He is the director of Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC), Silchar, a nonprofit hospital, that provides free cancer treatment. He is the former Head of Department of surgical oncology at Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai. He is a recipient of Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, and the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the highest award in Asia (called the "Nobel Prize of Asia")
Department of Radiation Oncology, Başkent University School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey · MBBS, MD
Prof. Erkan Topkan worked at Inonu University's Medical Faculty, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, as an Assistant Professor and Chairman between 2005 and 2007. In 2007, he began to work at the Baskent University Medical Faculty, Department of Radiation Oncology, as an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology. After he was appointed Associate Professor in 2010, he became the Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Baskent University. In 2011, he became certified in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Departments of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Prof. Topkan has been a Radiation Oncology Professor at Baskent University Medical Faculty School of Medicine since 2010. Additionally, he is a reviewer or advisor for several international journals, co-editor of two previous books, and has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He is a member of various national and international cancer societies, an Associate Director of the Turkish Oncology Group, Head and Neck Cancers Subdivision, and a member of the Codirectors of Turkish Science Academia, Palliative Care in Cancer Subdivision, ESMO, and ESTRO
Head of Department, Radiation Oncology Center, American Hospital, Turkey · MBBS, MD in Oncology
Dr. Ugur Selek, MD, FASTRO, is a distinguished radiation oncologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed his Radiation Oncology Residency at the same institution in 2001. Dr. Selek further honed his expertise at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, specializing in IMRT and Stereotactic Radiotherapy. With a wealth of experience, he holds positions as the Past Chair & Professor of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Koc University School of Medicine and serves as an adjunct Professor at U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Selek is a prolific author and editor, recognized as an ASTRO Fellow in 2019 for his contributions to the field.
Head and Neck Medical Oncology Department Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano & Department of Oncology and Hemato oncology University of Milan, Italy · MBBS, MD
Dr. Stefano Cavalieri is a medical oncologist and dedicated researcher specializing in head and neck cancers. He holds dual roles as a Researcher (RTD-A) in the Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology at the University of Milan and as a practicing Medical Oncologist at the Head and Neck Medical Oncology Department of the Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano.
A graduate of the University of Milan, he earned his Doctor of Medicine cum laude in 2013 and completed his Medical Oncology residency with top honors in 2019. His career has been entirely dedicated to the Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, where he advanced from resident (2014-2019) to medical oncologist, and finally to his current research-focused academic position.
Dr. Cavalieri is an active principal investigator leading several significant studies. His research portfolio includes a pioneering project on tumor ecosystem heterogeneity in oral cavity cancer, funded by the University of Milan, and a European Horizon 2020-funded randomized trial (BD4QoL project) utilizing non-invasive tools to evaluate patient quality of life. His work has been recognized with awards such as the "Enrico Belloni" Award and an ESMO Merit Award, underscoring his commitment to advancing oncology through translational and clinical research.
President, Rajasthan Cancer Foundation, Jaipur · MBBS, MD
Dr. Rakesh Gupta, a doctor for over 45 years, currently works at SDMH as Honorary Consultant for Tobacco Treatment.
A Retired Associate Professor of Surgery and a former Cancer Surgeon, as a Public Health Resource, he has been working for Wellness, Preventive health and Control of Tobacco and Non-communicable illness that cause over 60% of total death in India.
For these, he is multitasking as a Clinician at SDMH, an Advocate and Net-working partner nationally and at State-level for tobacco-related health policies, a Trainer for the Health Workers in tobacco treatment and NCDs control in Rajasthan, and as a Messenger for Health in Communities in person or through all types of the Media in Jaipur.
Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, India · MBBS, MD
Dr. Mohan Menon is a Consultant at the Department of Medical Oncology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation. He graduated from Bombay University. Thereafter, he received his M.D. (General Medicine). Dr. Menon is a dually American Board-certified Physician in Medical Oncology and Hospice and Palliative Care. He holds a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Medical Oncology from the world-renowned Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Centre, New York, USA, and an M.B.A. (Health Care) from Alvernia University, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Menon was a Medical Oncologist in Private Practice at Starling Physicians, Hartford, Connecticut, USA for 17 years. He was also a Founding Member of the Board of Directors of Starling Physicians and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Hartford County Medical Association (2008–2013).
As a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, Dr. Menon has taught several Postdoctoral Fellows, Medical Residents and Students.
Dr. Menon is a Visiting Consultant at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, Hartford Hospital (a Charter Member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance), Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He is a Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Connecticut Oncology Association. He was peer-voted as one of the top 5% of doctors in the USA every year, from 2010 to 2017.
Group Director, Head & Neck Oncology & Robotic Surgery, HCG Centre, Bengaluru, India · MBBS, MS
Dr. Vishal Rao has vast experience in the field of Oncology and Head & Neck Surgery and has been trained in Oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital at Mumbai. As a self-motivating medical expert, Dr. Rao has invented the affordable AUM voice prosthesis to help throat cancer patients get their lost voice back. He believes in prevention to palliation approach in oncology and works with several groups on holistic healing.
Dr Vishal is a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Otolaryngology in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA, Consultant at the Institute of Public Health and the Director of the Cancer Prevention and Tobacco Control Project with W.H.O Tobacco Free Initiatives partners .
He is Member of the Union for International Cancer control (UICC) Globalink – Global Tobacco Control; Member of National Executive Committee for the Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO); Executive Board Member of the State Association for Otolaryngology – Head Neck Surgery, Karnataka and a Member of the Action Council against Tobacco (ACT) – India.
Dr. Vishal has attended various national and international conferences and CME in which he has held the position of a distinguished guest many times. He has published his work in international and national medical journals and has been a reviewer for many international medical journals. He always takes up social initiatives, especially on tobacco-awareness and dreams of a tobacco-free world.
Director of International Engagement, Dental School, University of Puthisastra, Kingdom of Cambodia · BDS. MDS Ph.D
Professor Kehinde Kanmodi is a distinguished public health scientist and dentist, acclaimed for his exceptional achievements and global impact. Rising to professorial rank at just 33 in Cambodia, he is now a professor of public health at two Nigerian universities.
As Founding Executive Director of Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc., he leads one of Africa’s top research organizations, advancing evidence-based health policy. He serves as a Senior Collaborator with the University of Washington’s Global Burden of Disease study and has authored over 330 publications, contributing to top journals like The Lancet and Nature Medicine.
A recipient of multiple awards and grants, he reviews for prestigious bodies including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Professor Kanmodi passionately champions industry-academic collaboration and has lectured worldwide, recently speaking at the 2023 African Health ExCon in Cairo under the invitation of the Egyptian presidency. His work continues to shape global health, oncology, and digital innovation.
Senior Lecturer and Head Department of Oral Pathology Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka · BDS. MDS
Dental Division, Regional Cancer Center Trivandrum. Kerala, India · BDS. MDS
Dental care for cancer patients, Pre & Post radiation dental care, Post chemotherapy dental care, Pre& post surgical dental care.
Professor & Officer In Charge, Department of Surgical Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Varanasi, Up, India · MBBS, MS
Mahavir Cancer Sansthan & Research Centre (MCSRC) Phulwari sharif, Patna · MBBS, MS, DNB(Surgical Oncology), FMAS
Dr. Preeti Jain is a General Surgeon and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Gurgaon Sector 14, Gurgaon and has an experience of 35 years in these fields. Dr. Preeti Jain practices at Cloudnine Hospital in Gurgaon Sector 14, Gurgaon,The Signature Hospital in Gurgaon Sector 37C, Gurgaon and Park Hospital in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon. She completed MBBS from Rani Durgawati Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur in 1991 and MS - General Surgery from Rani Durgawati Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur in 1994.
Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Gall Bladder Surgery,Aorto Iliac & Femoral Angioplasty,Laparoscopic Hernial Repair,Hydrocele Surgery and Trauma Surgery et
Associate Professor of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine UNLV School of Dental Medicine, Las Vegas, USA · BDS. DDS
Director of Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, India · MS, DNB, FRCS (Hon)
Dr. D'Cruz is a globally eminent Head and Neck oncology surgeon, currently Director of Oncology at Apollo Hospitals and a consultant at Bombay Hospital. A former Director of Tata Memorial Hospital, he possesses over 33 years of experience. His exceptional stature is marked by his election as the first Indian President (2020-2022) of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
An accomplished researcher, his landmark clinical trial on neck management in early oral cancer, presented at ASCO 2015 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, resolved a 50-year debate and set a new global standard of care. He has over 500 publications and has delivered more than 1,000 invited lectures.
Beyond clinical excellence, Dr. D'Cruz is a dedicated leader in cancer control, education, and advocacy. He pioneered India's first super-specialty training in Head Neck Oncology and actively works on tobacco control, prevention, and improving global equity in cancer care through his roles with the UICC and various professional societies.
Prof. & Head, Department Of Public Health Dentistry, D Y Patil Dental School, Pune, India · BDS. MDS
Consultant in Community Dentistry Institute of Oral Health Maharagama Sri Lank · BDS. MDS
Director & Senior Consultant, Institute of Head Neck Surgery, Northwest Cancer Hospital Ahmedabad, India · BDS. MDS
State Nodal Officer (Tobacco Control) National Health Mission, Himachal Pradesh · BSc, MBBS, MPH (PGIMER Chandigarh)
Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences Faculty of Dentistry University of Malaya, Malaysia · BDS. MDS Ph.D
Director, Geetanjali Medical Nutrition Clinic, Mumbai · Bachelor in Nutrition (ACEND), Diploma in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition, PGCE (Certified Diabetes Educator)
Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. · BDS. MDS
Professor and Head of the Department of Dental Surgery at the Cancer Research Institute, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Uttarakhand, India. · BDS. MDS Ph.D
Prof. (Dr.) Abhishek Kandwal is the Professor and Head of Dental Surgery at the Cancer Research Institute, Swami Rama Himalayan University. A gold-medalist MDS and PhD in Oncological Sciences, he is a leading specialist in supportive oral care for cancer patients, with over 11 years of focused experience.
His expertise is fortified by a fellowship from Japan's National Cancer Center. He is a key global contributor, having helped develop the multinational MASCC guidelines for managing oral mucositis and actively participating in international research collaborations on cancer therapy toxicities.
Beyond clinical care, Dr. Kandwal is dedicated to comprehensive cancer support. He is a co-investigator on a major ICMR palliative care project and holds certification in palliative care essentials. His work bridges clinical practice, pioneering research, and guideline development to improve patient outcomes, particularly for head and neck cancer survivors.
Associate professor Dept. Oral medicine and radiology , PGIDS,Rohtak, Haryana · BDS. MDS
Post graduation in oral medicine and radiology from teerthanker Mahaveer university,, Moradabad. UP.
Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist, Gujarat university with A grade .
Fellowship forensic odontology from SDM Dharwad, india
Fellowship orofacial pain , sleep medicine and TMJ disorders from smile USA, reutgers university, USA.
Persuing Ph.d from DESH Bhagat university,Punjab
Treating cases of Orofacial pain patients from past seven years
Awarded -young researcher award 2023.
Additional professor Department of radiation oncology Sheri i Kashmir institute of medical sciences (SKIMS) Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar · MBBS, MD
Attending Consultant-II Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Onco-Palliation Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi · MBBS, MD
Ex-faculty D.Y.Patil Dental College, Pune Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Pune · BDS. MDS
Head & Neck Oncosurgeon Karkinos Healthcare, Mumbai, India · MBBS, MD
Senior Consultant Head & Neck and Robotic Surgeon HCG Cancer Centre Mumbai · MBBS, MS
Cancer Surgeon MJ Hospital Cancer and Heart Care Centre Latur, India · MBBS, MS
Reader MIDSR dental college Latur PhD Scholar SDCH Pune · BDS. MDS
Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education SGT University, Gurugram
Acting Director Centre for Digital Health Research, Innovation and Practice Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc. Nigeria · MBBS, MD
Director Medical Oncology Fortis Healthcare New Delhi · MBBS, MD
Dr. Rajat Bajaj is a distinguished medical oncologist in the Delhi-NCR region, currently serving as the Director of Medical Oncology. His career in cancer care was profoundly shaped by a personal experience: witnessing his grandfather's battle with pancreatic cancer inspired him to dedicate his professional life to oncology.
He built a strong academic foundation at the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College, completing his MBBS (2008) and MD in General Medicine (2012). He further honed his expertise by obtaining a DNB in Medical Oncology from the renowned Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center in 2018, which included advanced training in Europe (ECMO, Geneva).
Beyond his impressive qualifications, Dr. Bajaj is known for his compassionate and holistic approach. He firmly believes that patients deserve not only honest guidance about the best treatment plans but also genuine empathy, attention, and affection throughout their journey. His professional experience includes senior consulting roles at Fortis Hospital, Noida, and Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad.
Dr. Bajaj actively contributes to the wider medical community as a member of both the Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO) and the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and he has presented and published his research in several reputed journals.
Principal Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology Max Healthcare New Delhi India · MBBS, MS
Dr. Anshuman Kumar is a highly accomplished and experienced Surgical Oncologist with over 20 years of dedicated practice. Currently serving as the Director – Surgical Oncology and Clinical Lead – Academics at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Noida, he brings a wealth of expertise to cancer care.
His educational foundation is outstanding, having earned his MBBS with honors, an MS in General Surgery, and a gold medal in his M.Ch (Surgical Oncology) from the prestigious Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute. He further holds an MRCS from Edinburgh, UK, and an MBA in Hospital Administration.
Clinically, Dr. Kumar has performed an extensive number of surgeries—over 28,000—spanning complex head and neck cancers, breast, urological, gastrointestinal, and gynecological oncology. He is also skilled in robotic surgeries and is recognized as a designated teacher for DNB surgical oncology fellowships. Beyond the operating room, he contributes to the field by developing clinical protocols and frequently lecturing globally on cancer management.
Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, SKIMS Srinagar · MBBS, MD
Chairman The Right Bite Craniofacial Pain Care Bangalore · BDS. MDS, PhD
Head of Dept. , Dept. of Oral Pathology, Microbiology & Forensic Odontology, Dental Institute, RIMS, Ranchi, India · BDS. MDS Ph.D
Prof., Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Incharge, Tobacco Cessation Cell Maratha Mandals Nathajirao. G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum. · BDS. MDS Ph.D
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR. GOVT. DENTAL COLLEGE SRINAGAR · MDS, Ph D, MFDS, FHNO
Associate Professor, Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru · MDS., PhD, FPFA, FICD
International Orofacial Pain Congress 2025
