Contact
v.desai@ajman.ac.ae
06 705 6214
Ajman Campus
Vijay Bhavrao Desai

Dr. Vijay Bhavrao Desai holds a Master of Periodontology and is an Assistant Professor in Surgical Sciences at Ajman University. With expertise in clinical periodontology, he teaches Clinical Periodontology I & II to dental students. Dr. Desai is passionate is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of periodontal health among his students.

Education
  • MDS (Master of Periodontology), Dharwad University, Karnataka, India, 1994.
  • BDS, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Goa, India, 1987.
Experience
  • Assistant Professor, Surgical Sciences, Ajman University, UAE, 2000 – Present.
  • Reader, Periodontics, SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, 1996 – 1998.
  • Assistant Professor, Periodontics, SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, 1994 – 1996.
  • Lecturer, Periodontics, SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, 1989 – 1991.
  • Lecturer, SJM College of Dental Sciences, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India, 1987 – 1991.
Teaching Area
  • Clinical Periodontology I & II
  • Consultation, Internship Training Program
  • Consultation, MRSD Postgraduate Program
  • Clinical and Preclinical Periodontics
Research
  • Microbial Profiling of Pockets in Chronic Periodontitis Patients in the UAE Population Using 16S rRNA Metagenomics Sequencing. Study Completed, Currently in the Writing Process.
  • Dispensing of Drugs Over the Counter to Treat Dental Emergencies: A Simulated Client Study Conducted in Community Pharmacies in Ajman. Ethical Approval Process.
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • "Triclosan Controversy" Presented at the IBIN SINA International Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2017.
  • "Do You Really Need to Floss, or Should You Give It a Toss?" Presented at the IBIN SINA International Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2016.
  • "Biologic Width" Presented at the IBIN SINA International Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2015.
  • "Rehabilitation of Periodontal Defects" Presented at the NMC Conference, Dubai, UAE, 2014.
  • "Smoking and Its Effects on Periodontal Tissues" Presented at the IBIN SINA International Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2014.
  • "Genetics and Its Role in Periodontal Disease" Presented at the IBIN SINA International Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2013.
  • "Targeted Drug Delivery System" Presented at the IBIN SINA International Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2012.
  • "Periodontal Aspects of Dental Hypersensitivity" Presented at the Dentist's Scientific Bridge, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, March 2011.
  • "Diabetes and Periodontal Disease" Presented at the IBIN SINA International Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2010.
  • "Effect of Female Sex Hormones on Periodontal Health" Presented at the IBIN SINA International Conference, Ajman, UAE, 2010.
  • "Role of Emdogain in the Management of Periodontal Defects" Presented at the Conference on Interdisciplinary Approach for Comprehensive Care, Ajman, UAE, 2010.
  • "Periodontal Regeneration Enhanced" Presented at Dentistry Update, Al Ain, UAE, 2009.
  • "Systemic Influence on Periodontal Health" Presented at Dental 2009, Al Ain, UAE, 2009.
  • "Effect of Periodontal Disease on Systemic Health" Presented at Updates on Dentistry, Ajman, UAE, 2009.
  • "Hormonal Influence on Periodontium - A Double-edged Sword" Presented at AKMG Continuing Medical Education Program, Ajman, 2007.
  • "Periodontal Medicine – A beginning of a New Era in Dentistry" Presented at AKMG Continuing Medical Education Program, Sharjah, 2006.
  • "Root Hypersensitivity" Presented at AKMG Continuing Medical Education Program, Ajman, 2005.
  • "Genetic Technology in the Management of Periodontal Diseases – Is the climb worth the view," Presented at International Dental Conference, Sharjah, 2005.
  • "Periodontics & Interdisciplinary relationship" Presented at the Approach Seminar held in Ajman, 2004.
  • "Periodontics & Dentistry" Presented at Multidisciplinary Symposium in Periodontics held in Dubai, 2004.
  • "Management of Furcation Involvement" Presented in the Continuing Education Program held in Al Ain, 2002.
  • "Dentinal Hypersensitivity - an Enigma Frequently Encountered but Poorly Understood" Presented at Sharjah Symposium, organized by Emirates Dental Association, 2003.
  • "Evaluation of Gingival Inflammation Using Oratest" Presented at Indian Society of Periodontology Conference held at Hyderabad, 1994.
  • "Papillon Le-fevere Syndrome - a Case report" Presented in Indian Society of Periodontology Conference held at Aurangabad, 1992.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Australia.
  • Member of Emirates Perio Club, UAE.
  • Member of the Indian Dental Association.
  • Member of the Indian Society of Periodontology.
  • Awarded for Supervising the Best Research Paper at the 9th AUST Students Scientific Conference.
  • Best Poster Award at the Sharjah Dental Conference, Sharjah.
  • Oral-B Best Poster Award, shared with Dr. [Name], Faculty of Dentistry, Ajman, UAE.
  • Best Poster Award, shared with Dr. [Name], at the Abu Dhabi Symposium, Abu Dhabi.
  • Received the Best Outgoing Graduate Award for the Academic Year 1987–1988.
  • Awarded First Prize in the Essay Competition organized by I.S.P., 1992.
  • Best Athlete of Goa Dental College & Hospital, Goa, India (4 Years), 1983–1987.
  • Gold Medalist in the Bombay University Wrestling Championship, 1984–1985.