Occupation

Prof. Dr. Akhter Husein is Head of the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Director of Craniofacial Anomalies at Yenepoya University, Mangalore, India. He is also a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics and has been a past president of the Indian Orthodontic Society.

He completed his undergraduate program in Dentistry from Bapuji Dental College, Davangere and Masters in Orthodontics in 1987 from KMC, Manipal. Currently,he is pursuing a PhD in “Smile Dynamics”at Radboud University, Netherlands. His area of expertise in Orthodontics is aesthetics of human faces and correction of dentofacial anomalies and smile dynamics.

With teaching experience of over 27 years, he has trained and mentored more than 80 post graduate students in Orthodontics and thousands of undergraduates in Dentistry. An avid preceptor and researcher, he has about 44 scientific papers published in reputed national and international journals and has 30 research projects to his credit. He holds 4 patents in the field of Orthodontics.

Apart from being an educationist and researcher, he is also a passionate artist and photographer. His art has received several national and international recognitions including USA, Japan, Germany and United Kingdom. He is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society, U.K.

Akhter works on various themes in photography, graphic art as well as traditional mediums. His passion always has been art in its multi faceted forms particularly the visual art, a synergy of aesthetics and creative imagination. He tries to look at the unperceived and un-elucidated mysteries and intricacies of nature and bring it into the digital canvas through photography.

He has traveled extensively all over the world. This experience has exposed and inspired him to experiment with various art forms. His prime interest is contemporary art but his latest passion is medical art and imaging.

Current Roles

Positions Held (Past)

Patented Projects

Research Works

PH.D. Candidates Guided

Publications

Presentations

Evaluation

Books Authored

Awards & Recognitions

Major Achievements

CURRENT ROLES

Professor and Head

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

YENEPOYA DENTAL COLLEGE, MANGALORE

Administrative Director

Centre for Craniofacial Anomalies

YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY

Chief Editor

IQRA

JOURNAL OF YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY

Member

Academic Council, Board of P.G. Teaching and Research, since 2^nd April 2014

YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY

Examiner

Post Graduate Examiner at various Universities like:

Rajeev Gandhi University of Health sciences
Goa University
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
University of Kerala
The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University
University of Nairobi, Kenya etc.

Secretary

Governing Council

ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF EDUCATION

Member

Advisory Panel (2015)

CENTER FOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, INDIA

Associate Editor

Archives Medicine & Health Sciences

YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY

Investigator

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for the Centre for Dental Educational and Research (CDER)

AIIMS, NEW DELHI

Reviewer

Angle Orthodontist

YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY

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POSITIONS HELD (PAST)

PRESIDENT

Indian Orthodontic Society

2006

MEMBER

Board of Studies

MYSORE UNIVERSITY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

1991-93, 1995-96, 1997-98 (3 terms)

Indian Orthodontic Society

ORGANISING CHAIRMAN

45th Indian Orthodontic Conference

MANGALORE (2010)

MEMBER

Academic Council (1985-1989)

MANGALORE UNIVERSITY

EXPERT MEMBER

Faculty of Dentistry (2002,2003-2004)

RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, BANGALORE

CORE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Asian Pacific Orthodontic Conference ( held on 29th Nov.2012 to 2nd Dec.2012)

Delhi

CHAIRMAN

Trade Fair, Exhibition and Souvenir Committee

26th All Indian Orthodontic Conference (1991)

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PATENTED PROJECTS

ORTHODONTIC MICRO IMPLANT WITH A BUILT IN RETRACTION MECHANISM

Dr. Akhter Husein

An orthodontic mini screw implant with built in NiTinol retraction spring (an active component attached into the anchor unit) This appliance can be used for retraction and intrusion of anterior segment of teeth or even individual teeth. The forces can be applied with desirable and variable vectors as determined by the clinician.

PATENT NO :2642/CHE/2012, Dated 02-07-2012.

IMPLANT SITE MARKER

Dr. Akhter Husein

This small device helps in locating a very precise point of application of orthodontic mini implants.

PATENT NO : 3534/CHE/2012, dated 27-08-2012.

MAXILLOFACIAL ORTHODONTICS APPLIANCE (MAX GYM)

Dr. Akhter Husein

Maxillary Gym, is a novel and unique dentofacialorthopaedic appliance for bringing about maxillary protrusion in a growing individual by application of intermittent forces onto the maxillary complex using bonded maxillary splint. A pulley and weights mechanism is used to apply requisite force on upper jaw .The various disadvantages associated with existing appliances like a face mask is effectively eliminated or the extent of surgical intervention is reduced.

PATENT NO : 2303/CHE/2011, dated 05-07-2011

AN AUTOMATED CALIBRATED BRACKET PLACEMENT DEVICE

Dr. Akhter Husein, Dr. Rohan Mascarenhas, Dr. Anitha A.

An automated calibrated bracket positioning device for facilitating an accurate placement of the pre-adjusted orthodontic brackets on the labial surface of the teeth, This bracket positioning device having a driver circuit and a bracket placement unit having a plurality of stepper motors and a plurality of linear actuators; and a calibration unit ensure consistency of accuracy in bracket positioning in the X, Y and Z axis which ensure high accuracy by applying a linear controlled motion in the designated direction.

PATENT NO : 2304/CHE/2011, dated 05-07-2011

ROSID LEVELLER

Dr. Rohan Mascarenhas, Dr. Siddharth R, Dr. Akhter Husein

Is used to determine the level of the head in diagnosing lifestyle disorders,andmusculo skeletal disorders.It is a useful diagnostic tool in clinically evaluating patients and in identifying malocclusion in various planes of space. This facilitates measuring Pitch, Roll and Yaw inpatient usinga single device.

PATENT NO : 1183/CHE/2012, dated 28-03-2013

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RESEARCH WORKS

MAKHTER Smile Analysis Software

A Software developed by Dr. Akhter Husain and Dr. Makhija, Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics

MODERN DENTAL COLLEGE, INDORE

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PH.D. CANDIDATES GUIDED

Dr. Rohan Mascarenhas

Dr. Akhter Husain, Co-Guide

Studies on Three Dimensional Finite Element method as a tool to improve efficacy of Lingual Orthodontic Techniques.

Dr. Shaik Abdul Rahim

Dr. Akhter Husain, Co-Guide

Evaluation of Ergonomic interventions for the work related musculoskeletal disorders among Dental Surgeons.

Awarder PH.D.

Dr. Praveen Kumar Neela

Dr. Akhter Husain, Co-Guide

Role of Genetics in Cleft Lip and Palate.

Dr. Hassan Sarfaraz

Dr. Akhter Husain, Co-Guide

Minimising and dissipation of stress at the implant abutment interface.

Dr. Anita A

Dr. Akhter Husain, Co-Guide

Study of current and Future role of Tribology in improving the effectiveness of Orthodontic systems.

Dr. Shahistha Parveen

Dr. Akhter Husain, Co-Guide

3-D assessment of influence of orthodontic treatment modalities on successful outcome in nonsyndromic unilateral cleft lip and palate (NSUCLP).

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PUBLICATIONS

Biography and Works of Art

Asian Photography

Feb. 1993

Orthodontic Diagnosis & Treatment Planning With Removable Appliances

Karnataka State Dental Journal, Part 1 & 2

Dec. 1995 and Mar. 1996

Lasting Impressions

Voyage magazine

1996

On Multiple Exposure

Asian Photography

July 1998

Quest For Excellence

Asian Photography

Sept. 1998

Social Situation on Cleft Lip Patients in India

Journal of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery, Vol.28, International Journal
European Association of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery

July 2000

Digital Photography is becoming increasingly popular among the medical fraternity in India as its application to dentistry offers many advantages

Asian Photography [37: 204-212]

2004

A Study of Skeletal & Dent Alveolar Features in Deep Bite - A Cephalometric Appraisal [39:49-52]

Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society (JIOS)

March 2006

Arch Perimeter and Palatal Changes on Rapid Palatal Expansion [Vol.37, No.4.]

Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society (JIOS)

Oct-Dec 2004

Biomedical Photography

Asian Photography

Jan. 2004

Imaging of Plaster Models Using a Flatbed Scanner

Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, USA.

March 2008

Strategies To Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in Clinical Dentistry

Indian Dentist – Research and Review

August 2008

Extrusion of fractured Teeth : Case Report

Journal of Clinical Orthodontics (JCO), International Journal.

October 2008

A New Approach to Indirect Bonding

Journal of Clinical Orthodontics., VOLUME XLIII NUMBER 10 652-654. International Journal

A New Sagittal Dysplasia Indicator: The Yen Angle

World journal of Orthodontics, Vol 10., Issue 2. International Journal

Summer 2009

Rotation Wedges for Forsus Treatment

Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, Page No. 748. International Journal

December 2010

Molar Tube Welding : A Novel Method

Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society, Page. No. 45-46

December 2010

Management of Hypodontia with Canine Substitution : A Case Report

Latin American Journal of Pediatric and Orthodontic Dentistry, Page No.1-8. International Publication

2010

Treatment of Mandibular Anterior Crowding With Incisor Extraction Using Lingual Orthodontics

World J Orthod, 11e99-e 103. International Publication

2010

The Relationship of Various Arch Forms and Cortical Bone Thickness

Journal of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Vol. 8 No.1, International Publication

2011

A new Approach to retention of Class II Sagittal correction

July 2011

Evaluation of the Power Arm in Bringing About Bodily Movement Using Finite Element Analysis

ORTHODONTICS: The Art and Practice of Dentofacial Enhancement (Formerly World Journal of Orthodontics), International Journal. Vol. No.12, Number 4,Page No. 318-329

2011

Magnets in Orthodontics

Latin American Journal of Paediatric and Orthodontic Dentistry, Page No. 1-6. Pp200102CS997-ISSN:1317-5823. International Publication

Feb. 2012

Association Between Selected Socio Demographic Variables and Musculoskeletal Symptoms Experienced by Dentists in A Southern Karnataka District

Kathmandu University Medical Journal, Vol. 11:No.2 : Issue 38

April-June 2012

A Comparison of Twin-Block and Forsus (Frd) Functional Appliance: A Cephalomatric Study

IJO, Vol. 23:No.3,

2012

Reliability of the Existing Vertical Dysplasia Indicators in Assessing A Definitive Growth Pattern

Latin American Journal of Orthodontics and Paediatrics, Page no. 1 – 7

2012

Lingual Orthodontic Treatment to Correct A Midline Diastema

Latin American Journal of Orthodontics and Paediatrics, Page no. 1 –67

2012

Palatal Composite Bite Blocks

Latin American Journal of Orthodontics and Paediatrics, Page no. 13: -6

2012

Effectiveness of Ergonomics Awareness Training Programme in Minimizing The Ergonomic Risk Factors in Dental Surgeons

Advanced Engineering Forum Vol. 10, Page No. 148-153.

2013

Clinical Application of Micro-implant Anchorage in Initial Orthodontic Retraction

Journal of Oral Implantology

March 2013

Yen – Linear: A Sagittal Cephalometric Parameter

Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontics, Vol. No. 2,Issue 2, page No. e57-e60.

June 2013

Modified Lingual Spurs with Begg Brackets and Lock Pins: A Clinical Pearl

Global Journal of Medical Research, Vol. No. 14, Issue – 2 page no.19-20

June 2014

Evaluation of Efficacy of the MBT Appliance in Expressing Inbuilt Tip and Torque Values : Using Torque Angulation Device

Journal of Orthodontic Research; Vol. 2, Issue 3

Sep-Dec 2014

Kissing Molars : An unusual unexpected impaction

Archives Medicine and Health Sciences, 2013, Vol 1,Issue 1; 52-53

Jan-June 2013

Comparison of Treatment Duration in Different Malocclusions

Achieves of Medicine and Health Sciences, Vol 1 Issue 1, Page No. 59-60.

Jan –June 2013

Orthodontic Camouflage Treatment in Skeletal Class II patient

Journal of Orthodontic research, Vol 3; Issue: 1, page No. 57-60.

Indirect Method of Fixing Lingual Retainer Using Addition Polysilicone Tray

Ajithesh K.V., Praveen Shetty, Akhter Husain
Unique Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol. 02 (04): Page No. 103 - 105

2014

History of Dentistry

Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences,Vol. 2, Issue 1, Page No. 106-110

Jan – June 2014

Laser Guided Automated Calibrating System for Accurate Bracket Placement

Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research: Vol 5:Issue 1, 42-44

Jan-Feb 2015

Clinical Application of Micro-implant Anchorage in Initial Orthodontic Retraction

Journal of Oral Implantology; Vol. XLI/No.One, Page No. 77-84

2015

Bilateral Maxillary Paramolars : Report of a Rare case

Unique Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences 03 (01), Page No. 10-12

Jan – March 2015

Miswak: The Miracle Twig

Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, Vol. 3: Issue 1, Page No. 152 – 154.

Jan – Jun 2015

Skull Bone Thickness Versus Malocclusion

APOS Trends in Orthodontics, Vol. 5, Issue 6; 255-261

Nov. 2015

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PRESENTATIONS

Osteomyelitis: Different clinical presentation

Karnataka State Dental Conference, Hubli

1982

Teaching Models in Dentistry

Indian Dental Association 13th Karnataka State Dental Conference, Mangalore.

24th – 25th Nov. 1984

Esthetics in Dentistry

Inaugural Convention of India Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Goa

1991

Clinical Photography

All India Orthodontic Postgraduate Convention at Mysore

1992

Quest For Excellence

Asian Photography

Sept. 1998

Clinical Photography

III National Conference of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry

Feb. 1998

Computer Aided Photography

Youth Photography Society, Bangalore

Sept. 1998

Keynote Address

Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Orofacial Genetics, Manipal

6^th March 1998

Clinical Photography

IIIrd All India Post Graduate Convention, Davangere

Nov. 1998

Clinical Photography

Coimbatore Orthodontic Study Group

Sept. 1999

Digital Photography

All India Orthodontic Conference, Mysore.

2001

Clinical Photography

4th Goa State Dental Conference

2001

Social Situation of Cleft Lip Patients in India

The International Cleft Conference at Zurich, Switzerland

2001

Dental Photography

6th I.O.S. P.G. Student Conference held at Mysore

Jan. 2002

Photography in Clinical Practice and Digital Applications

I National Conference of I.A.P, CMEG, Father Mullers Medical College.

November 2002

Photography in Orthodontics & Craniofacial Anomalies

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

3^rd February 2003

Scientific Presentation

38th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Coimbatore

2nd – 5th Oct. 2003

Photography: As a Hobby for Doctors

The Alumni Reunion, Manipal.

Jan. 2004

Patient Photography

Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Dharwad

June 2004

Pre and Post Surgical Orthodontics: Dentofacial Deformities

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital, Mangalore

15^th May 2004

Medical Photography

Karavali Dermatology Society

30^th July 2005

Clinical and Digital Photography in Orthodontics

3^rd World Edgewise Orthodontic Congress and 40th IOC, Chandigarh

11-13, November 2005

Facing Facts

41^st Indian Orthodontic Conference, Chennai

24^th to 26^th November 2006

New Concepts in Dentistry

Gulf Medical College, Ajman, U.A.E.

21^st March 2007

Dental Clinic: An Insight into the Interiors

61^st Indian Dental Conference held at T.M.A. Pai International Convention Centre, Mangalore

28^th January 2008

Micro-implant in Orthodontics: New Challenges

FAMDENT Conference, Mumbai ()

14^th – 16^th November 2008

Facial Esthetics Paradigm: Perspectives for the present age

13^th I.O.S. P.G. Convention held at Bapuji Dental College, Davangere

1^st - 5^th March 2009

As a Guest Speaker at the Conference

SAARC Orthodontic Conference, New Delhi

3^rd – 4^th August 2009

Digital Photography

Fotocon 2009 Conference at Bangalore

23^rd to 25^th October 2009

Smile Dynamics

44th IOC, Hotel Ashok, New Delhi

5-8^th November 2009

Clinic Interior Designing

Indian Dental Association, Dakshina Kannada Branch, held at Hotel Gateway, Port Road, Mangalore

6^th December 2009

An Insight into Clinical: Dental Photography

The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

28^th February 2011

Digital Dental Photography

Indian Society of Oral Implantologists, Niper, Mohali, Chandigarh

12^th and 14^th December 2009

Intra Oral Photography

49^th Clinical Society Meeting, Yenepoya Dental College

21^st June 2011

Intra Oral Photography

50^th Clinical Society Meeting, Yenepoya Dental College

26^th July 2011

Women empowerment in Education

Women’s P.U. College, Melkar, B.C. Road. Bantwal

30^th July 2011

Creativity and Lateral Thinking

16th IOS PG Convention, Dept. of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Gitam Dental College & Hospital, Visakhapatnam

16^th – 18^th March 2012

Clinical Documentation

Nobel Biocare Annual Speaker Meet, Aamby Valley City, Lonavala

28^th to 29^th April 2012

Creativity Through Innovation and Lateral thinking

Yenepoya University

01^st August 2012

Rethink, Relearn and Restore

Indian Society of Prosthodontics – Restrorative Periodontics, 5th National Conference at Deepa Comforts, Mangalore

25^th August 2012

Naso Alveolar Moulding: A helping hand to Cleft surgeon

I^st National Symposium on Cleft Lip and Palate held at Indoor Auditorium, Yenepoya University

7^th to 9^th September 2012

Orthodontic Implant with a Built-in Retraction Mechanism

4^th World Implant Orthodontic Conference held at Sydney, Australia

11^th to 13^th October 2012

From Knowledge Users to Knowledge creators: A Paradigm Shift

8^th Asian Pacific Orthodontic Conference and 47^th Indian Orthodontic Conference, New Delhi

29^th November 2012 to 2^nd December 2012

MAXGYM: A New Approach to Correct Mid-Face Deficiencies

12^th International Congress on Cleft Lip: Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States of America

5^th May to 10^th May 2013

Clinical Photography

Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences

16^th to 17^th September 2013

Clinical Photography

During the CDE Programme conducted by IDA, Puttur Branch

2^nd November 2013

Creativity and Lateral Thinking

26^th Annual Conference, Indian Society for Dental Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

3^rd to 6^th October 2013

Clinical Photography for Orthodontists

48^th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Ahmedabad

22^nd to 24^th November 2013

Creativity and Lateral Thinking

Ortho Surge’14, 2 days of Cutting Edge Orthodontics, held at Mumbai

27^th to 28^th January 2014

Invited Guest Speaker on - Clinical Photography and Imaging

AEEDC Conference held at Dubai International Convention Centre

4^th to 6^th February 2014

Keynote Speaker on the topic - Smile Dynamics and Smile capture

International Conference of Dental Specialities held at I.T.S. Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad

9^th to 10^th May 2014

Fine tuning the Student Life

Bridge course for Undergraduate Students at Yenepoya Dental College

3^rd September 2014

Orientation Talk

Shrinivas College, Mangalore

23^rd September 2014

Delivered a Special Lecture on Face-to-Face with Aesthetics

Yenepoya University

01^st October 2014

Guest Speaker on Clinical Photography

A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Deralakatte, a C.D.E. Programme conducted by the Dept. of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

21^st November 2014

Delivered a Guest Lecture

Indian Society for Dental Research

31^st October 2014

Creativity and Lateral Thinking

Annual Conference, held at Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

2^nd November 2014

Clinical Photography

Nobel Biocare Symposia 2015 held at Goa

17^th and 18^th April 2015)

MaxGym: An Alternate Growth Modulation Technique for Cleft Patient

14^th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Goa

30^th April to 3^rd May 2015

Anatomy Meets Art: A Presentation of Graphic Artwork and also exhibited the Medical art works

11^th International Bernd – Spiessl – Symposium held at University Hospital Basel, Switzerland

18^th to 20^th June 2015

Maxgym: A new approach to correct mid-face deficiencies

10^th European Craniofacial Congress held at University of Gothenburg, Sweden

24^th to 27^th June 2015

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EVALUATION

EVALUATION OF THESIS OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ORTHODONTICS

Soft Tissue and Skeletal Parameters for Aesthetically attractive young adults of Kerala Population

Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala

2005

EVALUATION OF DISSERTATION

Submitted by other Institution of the Master of Dental Surgery in the Speciality of Orthodontics.

Effect of time on Sher Bond Strength of Orthodontic Bonding materials – An In-vitro Study

Submitted To : Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. 2002

J.S.S. Dental College & Hospital, Mysore.

A Comparative Evaluation of effects of different kinds of sterilizations on load deflection characteristics, tensile properties, modulus of elasticity and surface topography of copper NiTi wires – An in Vitro Study.

Submitted To : Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. 2002

Mathrushri Ramabhai Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore.

Comparison of Shearbond strength of three different light cured bonding materials with metal and ceramic brackets: An In-vitro study

Submitted To : Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. 2002

Mathrushri Ramabhai Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore.

An Evaluation of Root resorption incident to orthodontic intrusion

Submitted To : Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. 2002

College of Dental Sciences, Davangere

A Comparative Evaluation of Canine retraction using self-ligating and conventional Pea-bracket systems: A Clinical Study

Submitted To : Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. 2002

College of Dental Sciences, Davangere

Evaluation and comparison of Force degradation of Nickel Titanium Closeo Coil Springs: An in Vitro Study

J.S.S. Dental College & Hospital, Mysore

Submitted To : Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. 2002