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Dr Vijay Salvi
He is a senior implant practitioner in Mumbai with clinical experience of over 30 years and exposure to implantology as practised in US and Europe. He has authored numerous articles on dentistry and implantology and is founder member of Indian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO) and Committee on Dental Office Standards (C–DOS) of Indian Dental Association, Mumbai. Since inception of SCIdent Implant Training Institute (SITI) in February 2008, he has trained close to 250 dental practitioners in implant dentistry. After comprehensive education at SITI, a large number of these practitioners are now placing and restoring implants in their clinical practices. He is a dentist every patient loves to visit and is a strong believer in patient education & empowerment. Through health.india.com, he hopes to reach every online Indian to educate them about Cosmetic dentistry, Dental implants and more. You can reach him at drsalvi@hotmail.com.
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Dr Meenakshi S. Kher
Dr Kher, graduated from the Government Dental College & Hospital (Mumbai) in 1991 with an M.D.S. (Pedodontics) and followed it up with a Masters degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the Nair Hospital Dental College (Mumbai). She then established the ‘HAPPY TOOTH CLINIC’. The practice, one of the first of its kinds in the country, is dedicated exclusively to the dental needs of children. Over the last 15 years, Dr Kher's passion and commitment to treating children has ensured that thousands of children have successfully received quality dental care at the centre. She takes a special interest in treating children who are differently abled and with special needs. She is also keen on imparting dental education and is one the most sought after speakers in her field. Her workshop, ‘Pedopathshala’ has gained immense popularity amongst general dental practitioners and pediatric dentists.
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Dr Umanath Nayak
Dr Nayak is the head of the Department of Head & Neck Oncology at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad which specializes in the surgical management of Head & Neck cancers and other related tumours. He has vast experience in surgery for oral & throat cancers, Thyroid and Parotid surgery, skull base surgery and head & neck reconstructive surgery. The Department also specializes in post laryngectomy speech rehabilitation and runs a very successful Laryngectomy Club, for the patients’ rehabilitation. Inspired by his vast experience as a surgeon caring for people with head and neck cancers, Dr Nayak has seen many moving stories and this is what prompted him to write a book entitled "Enduring Cancer – Stories of Hope" which was released in Hyderabad this year.
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Dr Anitha Anchan
Dr Anitha Anchan is a qualified dentist, health conscious mom and wife with a very curious mind. When she is not in her kitchen trying to invent ingenious healthy recipes for her family, she is usually busy 'googling' and reading about the latest developments in health. She aims to simplify concepts of diseases and their causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for her audience in simple, readable language through health.india.com.
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Sunisha Amol Naik
She has dabbled in almost all forms of writing from poems to short stories, for college magazines, from leaflets to slogans and greeting cards. She started off as a professional copywriter in the ad world and later tried her hands at creating content for brochures, print ads, hoardings, storyboards, jingles, posters and direct mailers as well. She then took the online plunge and has been totally smitten ever since. Being in the online business gives her access to a plethora of knowledge and information and umpteen opportunities to read and write about her two favourite topics - travel & health. The hectic life of an advertising professional with sleepless nights, erratic eating habits and gruesome deadlines took a toll on her health and she has been on guard against unhealthy practise ever since. While earlier making healthy choices was a task, she gradually began to enjoy the process and now she is actually giving others advice on how to lead a healthy life. In fact her articles have convinced many of her friends to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
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