Dr. O P Kharbanda

Department

Dental Surgery

Designation

Director & Senior Consultant

Education

MDS (Lucknow), M Orth RCS (Edinburgh), FDS CS(Edinburgh)Hon. FDS RCS (England).MMED(Dundee)

Experience

40 Years Experience Years Experience

Speciality

Dental Surgery

Language Known

English, Hindi

About Dr. O. P. Kharbanda

Dr. O P Kharbanda is a world-renowned Orthodontist with experience treating Dental deformities, Malocclusion, Cleft lip, and Palate, TMJ, Crooked teeth, and Complex dental diseases. He has authored two acclaimed books on the subject and has been in the profession for over 40 years, with 35+ years of service at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. Dr. Kharbanda is an astute clinician and has known excellent results using contemporary pain-free treatment methods suitable for patients of all ages – from children to adults. Additionally, he serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Health Sciences at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences in Bengaluru, inspiring and educating the next generation of dental professionals.

Area of Expertise

An orthodontist with experience treating Dental deformities, Malocclusion, TMJ, Cleft lip and palate, Crooked teeth, and Complex Dental Diseases.

A renowned Educator, Orator, Author, and Researcher. Dr. Kharbanda served as a faculty and consultant orthodontist at the University of Sydney, Sydney Dental Hospital, and Westmead Hospital Sydney.

He has served as a Visiting professor in the USA, Poland, Australia, and Malaysia. Dr. Kharbanda has been conferred with the distinguished award of Professor Emeritus by the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS). Dr. Kharbanda has lectured and conducted multiple firsthand courses around the world.

Awards & Achievements

International College of Dentists Section VI 2024: Padma Bhushan Dr M S Vali Oration https://icdsectionvi.com/

National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) 2024: Professor Emeritus National Academy of Medical Sciences https://www.nams-india.in/

George Institute of Dental Sciences 2023: 'San Lok Dr A Devalish VMC Memorial Oration' delivered during International Orthodontic Symposium being Viraj pet, Karnataka

Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopaedic Association of Nepal (ODOAN) 2022: Conferred with Dr Shambhu Ram Singh Oration during the 13th Annual Conference of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopaedic Association of Nepal (ODOAN) https://odoan.org.np/

Saveetha University 2021: 'Lifetime Achievement Award' of the Saveetha University http://www.saveetha.com Professor Emeritus National Academy of Medical Sciences

Manipal University 2021: Dr V Seshanna Shetty – M Sogi Endowment Lecture Manipal Dental College, Manipal University https://manipal.edu/mu.html

Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopaedic Association of Nepal (ODOAN) 2019: Conferred Honorary Life Membership of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopaedic Association of Nepal (ODOAN) https://odoan.org.np/

Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS) https://www.iosweb.net/ 2018: Indian Orthodontic Society oration, 51st Indian Orthodontic Conference Bhubaneswar 2016: Outstanding Professor Award of the Indian Orthodontic Society, 50th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Kochi 2014: Dr K. S. Krishnan Memorial Oration, 49th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Meerut 2000: Dr S. Venkatesh Oration, 33rd Indian Orthodontic Conference, Kolkata 1993: Honorary Fellow of the Indian Board of Orthodontists 1987: Best Research Paper Presentation Award, Indian Orthodontic Conference, Indore.

Government Dental College, Chennai 2013: Professor S Ranganathan Oration http://www.madrassmedicalcollege.com

Indian Society for Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies (ISCLPCA) https://www.isclpca.org/ 2020: Honour for outstanding contribution to the Post Graduation of the ISCLPCA 2018: Founder’s Oration at 15th Annual Conference of Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Chandigarh

World Implant Orthodontic Society https://www.wioconsulting.com/ Advisory Committee Member since 2018 2012: Dr Young Cheol Park Award Runner up for best research study and presentation '4th World Implant Orthodontic Conference 2012' at Sydney awarded to the postgraduate Dr Sushma Chaurasia.

Indian Dental Association https://ida.org.in/ 2018: Dr B C Roy Oration during 71st National Indian Dental Conference, India’s most prestigious Oration of Dentistry.

King George’s Medical University Lucknow https://www.kgmu.org/ 2018: Distinguished Alumni Award

Pierre Fauchard Academy http://pfaindia.org/ 2014: M Sogi Kakar Singh Oration, 10th Annual Pierre Fauchard Academy Convocation and Award Ceremony, Thiruvananthapuram.

Indian Council of Medical Research https://main.icmr.nic.in/ 1994: Shakuntala Amirchand Prize for work related to the epidemiology of malocclusion

Membership & Scientific Committee Roles

Fellow: National Academy of Medical Sciences

Fellow: World Federation of Orthodontists USA

Fellow: Pierre Fauchard Academy

Member International Association of Dental Research, USA

Life Member and Past President of the Indian Orthodontic Society

Fellow, Life member, and Past President of Indian Society for Dental Research/ International Association of Dental Research Indian Division Fellow and Past President of International College of Dentists (ICD) Section VI

Life Member and Past President of the Indian Society for Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies.