Naresh Yedthare Shetty

Dr. Naresh Yedthare Shetty is an highly reputed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Implantologist with more than 20 years experience. He joined Ajman University in August 2021. He graduated in 1998 from Dharwad University. He completed his Masters in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and was awarded PhD from Pacific University. He received Fellowship from International Cleft Lip, Palate Foundation, Zurich in 2004. He obtained Membership from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow & Edinburgh, UK. He is currently an Examiner for MFDS RCS OSCE-Part-II Examination & Diploma in Implant Dentistry Examination for Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. He was awarded Fellowship from Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, Royal College of Surgeons of England, and Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. He has received Master, Diploma in Laser Dentistry from Vienna. He has received Fellowship & Associate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from World Clinical Laser Institute, USA. He has received Fellowship from Academy of Laser Dentistry, USA. He completed Postgraduation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from McComb's School of Business, Texas University. He received Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Certificate from Stanford University. He completed Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking from Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth, Hanover. He is currently pursuing MSc in Medication Education for Health Professionals from Warwick University, UK. He received Certificate in Implant Dentistry from University of Hongkong. He has received Fellowship and Diplomate from Asia Pacific Academy of Implant Dentistry. He has received Diplomate, Mastership and Fellowship from International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI), USA. He was awarded Fellowship from International Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics, USA. He obtained Certificate in Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions, George Washington University,. He was awarded DSD Fellowship in Digital Smile Design. He has completed Residency in Esthetic Dentistry, A-Z in Implant Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics Esthetic, Functional Rehabilitation of Natural Teeth & Implants from gIDE Dental Institute. He has completed Mini-Residency in All on 4, Immediate Implants. He has obtained Fellowships from Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Continuing Dental Education, Academy of Dentistry International and International College of Dentists, USA. He is a Invited Speaker at various International and National Conferences and conducts Webinars. He is the course coordinator for Implantology, Emergency Dental Care and teaches postgraduates students enrolled in MSc in Endodontics and MSc in Restorative Dentistry in Ajman University. His clinical and research interests are in Implants, Bone grafting, Clefts, Facial Aesthetic Surgeries. He has published numerous articles in international and national journals. He has published many Systematic Reviews in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

Education
  • FDTRCS: Fellowship: Faculty of Dental Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
  • FDSRCS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK
  • FDSRCS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, UK
  • FDSRCS: Fellow in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
  • MFDS: Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
  • MFDS: Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, UK
  • PhD: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pacific University
  • AIML: PG: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Postgraduation, Texas University
  • AI in Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Leadership Certificate, Harvard Business School, Harvard University
  • MDS: Master of Dental Surgery (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
  • BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Dharwad University, India
  • Diplomate, Mastership, Fellowship: International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI), USA
  • Diplomate, Fellowship: Asia Pacific Academy of Implant Dentistry
  • Implant Dentistry Certificate: University of Hongkong
  • Fellowship: Academy of Laser Dentistry, USA
  • Associate Fellowship, Fellowship: World Clinical Laser Institute, USA
  • Diploma, Master: Laser Dentistry, Vienna
  • FICLPF: Fellowship, International Cleft Lip, Palate Foundation, Zurich
  • FIADFE: Fellowship, International Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics, USA
  • DSD Fellowship: Digital Smile Design
  • FICD: Fellowship, International College of Dentists, USA
  • FICCDE: Fellowship, International College of Continuing Dental Education
  • FADI: Fellowship, Academy of Dentistry International
  • FPFA: Fellowship, Pierre Fauchard Academy
  • IDT: Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation & Design Thinking, MIT, Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth, USA
  • FCGDent: Fellowship: College of General Dentistry, USA.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education for Health Professionals: Warwick Univeristy: UK
Experience
  • Associate Professor: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE: 2020
  • Associate Dean: School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Malaysia: 2019-2020
  • HOD, Division of Oral Diagnostic & Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Malaysia: 2013-2020
  • Associate Professor: School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Malaysia: 2019-2020
  • Senior Lecturer III: School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Malaysia: 2013-2019
  • Associate Professor: Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia: 2011-2013
  • HOD: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia: 2011-2013
  • Senior Lecturer: Zliten Dental College, Libya: 2008-2011
  • Reader: Peoples Dental Academy, Bhopal, India: 2007-2008
  • Reader: Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh, India: 2006-2007
  • Reader: Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India: 2006
  • Assistant Professor: Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India: 2004-2005
  • Assistant Professor: A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India: 2002-2003
  • Dental Officer: A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India: 1998-1999
  • Programme Director: Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Malaysia: 2016-2018
Teaching Area
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinical Teaching: 4th year, 5th Year, Interns
  • Implantology: Course Coordinator
  • Emergency Dental Care: Course Coordinator
  • MSc in Endodontics: Applied Basic Science I
  • MSc in Restorative Dentistry: Dental Basic Science I
  • Msc in Endodontics: Applied Basic Sciences II
  • General Surgery & ENT: Course Coordinator
Research
  • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: Oroantral Fistula, Taste Disorders
  • Implants
  • Bone Grafts
  • Cone Beam Computed Tomography
  • Third Molar Surgery
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Webinar: An Insight into Third Molar Surgery: Current Evidence Based Practice: SEGI University, Malaysia: 30 Oct 2021
  • Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry: IMU Postgraduate Teaser Series, School of Dentistry, Malaysia: 2019
  • Gateway to Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, IMU, Malaysia: 2019
  • Lateral Sinus Graft & Immediate Implant Placement, School of Dentistry, IMU, Malaysia: 2019
  • Implant Cases with Deficient Bone, School of Dentistry, IMU, Malaysia: 2018
  • Bone Graft Material, Bone Grafting Armamentarium, School of Dentistry, IMU, Malaysia: 2018
  • Enhancing Clinical Assessment using Cone Beam Computed Tomography: 2016
  • RCS Diploma in Implant Dentistry, Examination Preparation , Implant Update: 2015
  • Simple to Complex Implant Case Management, School of Dentistry, IMU, Malaysia: 2014
  • Management of Medical Emergencies in Dental Office: School of Dentistry, IMU, Malaysia: 2014
  • Medical Emergencies: Melaka Manipal Medical College: 2013
  • CBCT Applications in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: School of Dentistry, IMU: 2013
  • American Dental Association, New & Emerging Speaker Category: Changing the Facial Profile by Orthognathic Surgery, USA: 2012
  • Surgical Aspects in Implantology: Malaysian Dental Association, Malaysia: 2012
  • A Rare Case of Tooth in the Floor of the Mouth: Johor Oral Health Research Conference, Malaysia: 2012
  • A Tooth impeded in the Nose and Maxillary Sinus: Faculty of Dentistry, Malaysia: 2012
  • Nitrous Oxide: Faculty of Dentistry, Malaysia: 2012
  • Who is inside the Maxillary Sinus, A Clinicians Dilemma, 7th Libyan Dental Exhibition, Zliten, Libya: 2009
  • An Insight into Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: 16th Libyan Surgeon Conference, Zliten, Libya: 2009
  • Welcome to the World of Clefts: 5th Libyan Dental Conference, Malaysia: 2009
  • Immediate Implants: Pacific University, India: 2011
  • Oral Health, HIV & AIDS: Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore: 2006
  • Post Exposure Prophylaxis: Goa State Dental Conference, India: 2005
  • Soft Tissue Changes After Orthognathic Surgery: 30th Annual Conference of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India: 2004
  • Ouch HIV in my Clinic-What to Do?: 33rd Karnataka State Dental Conference, India: 2004
  • Biting Off More Than You Can Chew: 1st National Forensic Odontology Conference, India: 2004
  • The Efficacy of Ultrasound & Color Doppler in the Diagnosis of Metastatic Lymph Nodes, India: 2004
  • A Prospective Study on the Use of Composite Graft for Columella lengthening in Cleft Lip associated deformity: 29th Annual Conference of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Mangalore: 2003
  • Simple to Complex Implant Case Management Techniques, International Medical University: Malaysia: 17 Oct 2013
  • Surgical Management of Bilateral TMJ Ankylosis: Libya: North Africa
  • Anterior Mandibular Dentigerous Cyst, Sarawak: Malaysia: 2012
  • Cleft Osteotomies, 4th Melaka Dental Conference, Melaka: Malaysia: 2012
  • Treatment Planning and Surgical considerations used in straightforward to advanced implant cases and bone grafting techniques: 12th -14th March 2015, USA
  • Current Applications of Laser in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 7th Annual Conference of Society of Oral Laser Applications, 1st-6th Sept 2015, Jaipur, India
  • Cone Beam Computed Tomographic evaluation of the prevalence of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars, 28th -31st July 2016, Malaysia
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Iconic Education Leadership Award: For Excellence & Leadership in Education: Golden Aim Awards (2022)
  • Global Education Awards: Certificate of Excellence for Global Education and Leadership in Education (2022)
  • Asia-GCC Education Leadership Award for Excellence & Leadership in Education (2021)
  • Individual Development Award, International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia (2021)
  • Honored to be one of the Top 100 Dentists in the World, (Class of 2021)
  • Genomic in Healthcare, Future Learn Award, St George’s, University of London, UK (2021).
  • Future Learn Award, Solving Problems with Technology, University of Leeds, UK (2020).
  • Honored to be Top 100 Dentists in India, Global Outreach Medical and Health Association (2020)
  • Business Process Improvement Award, International Medical University, IMU (2019)
  • Award to Successful development of new Programme, Post-graduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry (PGDID, International Medical University, IMU (2017)
  • Award for Living the Values, International Medical University, IMU (2016)
  • Best Scientific Paper Award, 2nd Prize, Johor Oral Health Research Conference, Malaysia (2012)
  • Dr. P. V. Jayde Charitable Trust Award, Best Scientific Paper II, Interstate Dental Conference, India (2005)
  • Dr. P. V. Jayde Charitable Trust Award, Best Scientific Paper II, Karnataka State Dental Conference, India (2005)