To Keep Moving Forward Only Counts – Dr. Ravindra Nanda

Dr. Ravindra Nanda hails from India and is now a resident of the United States of America. Following the footsteps of the family, he decided to pursue his career as an Orthodontist. And consequently, he started his bachelor’s in Dental Sciences, followed by the Masters from King George Medical College, Lucknow.

During his masters, he studied the tweed philosophy and jarabak ratio in Orthodontics under the guidance of his elder brother, Dr. Ram S Nanda, who was the Head of the Department in the Lucknow University. Ravindra Nanda was the house surgeon in the College of Dentistry from 1964 to 1966, and later, he was appointed as a lecturer in the same University.

Thereafter, he migrated from India to Holland to pursue his further studies in the field of Orthodontics. There, he studied the Brodie’s Philosophy of Non-Extraction treatment under the mentorship of Alan Brodie, who was a scholarship student there.

After completing his research and study in Holland, Dr. Ravi Nanda moved to Loyola University, Maywood, where he was appointed as an Assistant Professor. His urge to learn more introduced him to the Bioprogressive treatment and was teaching the students about a conglomeration of Tweed Edgewise Bioprogressive.

Since the year 1972, Dr. Nanda has been associated with the University of Connecticut (UConn). Beginning his career as the Assistant Professor to the Chair of the Division of Orthodontics at the University, he spent 35 years of his life teaching and mentoring the students, who aspire to become Orthodontists.

He is a keen researcher and with much of his research, he has authored and edited various publications. For his achievements, he has been honored and awarded by many organizations for lecturing on the theories used in Orthodontics.

Over the year, he visited 13 to 14 countries and delivered courses in various Universities, where he got invited as a speaker to motivate and explain students about the techniques that are being used in Orthodontics.

Seeking the dedication and determination from Dr. Ravindra Nanda, his daughter Seema Nanda never misses any chance to make him feel proud. Currently, she is appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Democratic National Committee. Having the qualities of her father, she turned out to be a good speaker like his father. As a respected Orthodontist, Dr. Nanda is also a proud father.  

Avon Resident Named Keynote Speaker for Annual Orthodontic Conference in Boston - Dr. Ravindra Nanda

Dr. Ravindra Nanda of Avon, UConn Alumni Endowed Chair, professor, and chair of the Division of Orthodontics, has been chosen to be the keynote speaker at the 109th annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists in Boston May1-4. The yearly AAO conference is the largest orthodontic meeting, attracting more than 20,000 participants from all over the world.

During the John Valentine Mershon Memorial Lecture, Professor Ravindra Nanda will discuss the many changes that have taken place in the field of orthodontics over the past 40 years. The presentation will focus on biomechanics and how it is the critical element between current and future technological advancements. Dr. Ravindra Nanda will discuss how simple and efficient biomechanics-based appliances can significantly reduce treatment time by eliminating side effects.

Professor Ravindra Nanda has been at the University of Connecticut since 1972 and has done extensive research into a variety of topics. In recent years, his major interest has been to develop patient-friendly treatment devices to reduce overall orthodontic treatment time, clinical orthodontic trials and application of biomechanics in a busy orthodontic practice.

UConn Health includes the schools of medicine and dental medicine, the UConn Medical Group, University Dentists, and John Dempsey Hospital. Home to Bioscience Connecticut, UConn Health pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and public service.

Research and Studies by Dr. Ravindra Nanda

Dr. Ravindra Nanda is the pioneer of Craniofacial Orthopedics. While he was studying, various organizations of Orthodontics and public health care sponsored him with Research Grant Support for the scientific research, which he was going to conduct in context to his field. He acted as the principal investigator in the research; much of his research is mentioned here.

Connecticut Research Foundation

The Connecticut Research Foundation is an Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation and its main agenda is to foster the advance scientific and educational research in the field of Orthodontics. In addition, it also promotes the clinical practice of orthodontics and the associated branches of dentistry and basic sciences.

This foundation provided Dr. Nanda with Research Grant Support, and there he was the Principal Investigator and conducted research on topics like The Study of Normal Vascular Pattern of Periodontium of Monkeys, Normal Palatal Closure, and Cellular Kinetics, Effect of Extraoral Forces on Craniofacial Growth, etc.

National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health is the chief organizer of the US government. It provides funding for biomedical research to non-NIH research amenities with its Extramural Research Program. It is responsible for public health and biomedical research. Dr. Nanda was also provided with the Research Grant for his research on Anterior Displacement of Maxilla by Controlled Forces, Symposium on Orthodontics and Bioengineering, Craniofacial Adaptations after Maxillary Osteotomy and more.

NIH/Individual Fellowship

NIH/Individual Fellowship offers institutional research training opportunities to the trainees that are undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral stage. Dr. Ravindra Nanda was pursuing his Ph.D. at the time he started his research on Orthodontic Extensive Stresses of the Periodontium in which he was the Principal Investigator.

Northeastern Society of Orthodontists

The Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO) is a non-profit corporation that is acknowledged as a constituent of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Its mission is to encourage researchers while offering sponsorships to maintain the high standards of excellence in Orthodontics. Dr. Nanda was granted with sponsorship to conduct his research on various topics, such as The Stability of Incisor Intrusion, Stability, and Prediction of Soft Tissue Changes, Severity of Facial Deformity and Parents Adaptation to Primary Cleft Lip Repair.

Dr. Ravindra Nanda - A Man of Credence

Dr. Ravindra Nanda is known to be one of the famous personalities in Orthodontics. Staying unswerving in his career, he has spent 45 years of his life, mentoring students to become successful Orthodontists. The commitment to his profession has made him achieve immense success in the field. His research for educational practice is meticulous that makes him achieve sharp memory, surprising people at every meeting.

Whenever any Orthodontics related seminar or conference is scheduled, Professor Ravindra Nanda is invited to represent as a speaker. Although he is retired from the academic department now, he still never misses any chance to attend a seminar related to his field. His zeal for Orthodontics is incredible.

Dr. Nanda has played various roles in his professional journey. He acted as a professor, mentor, friend, guide and sometimes a researcher or an innovator. Professor Nanda is known as a world traveler as he is invited by other universities to deliver lectures and participate in meetings. “Never miss an opportunity to learn” is what Dr. Nanda believes. His conviction has made him an author and editor of various books and journals related to his field.

In his career, he has accomplished the study on various subjects and as a result, published several textbooks, including Retention and Stability in Orthodontics, Temporary Anchorage Devices, Biomechanics and Esthetic Strategies in Clinical Orthodontics and Current Therapy in Orthodontics, etc.

In addition to this, Dr. Ravindra Nanda has been nominated and received an ample amount of awards. He is a prime member and former president of the North Atlantic component of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. He is also the honorary member of the American Dental Association, the Hartford Dental Society, the Connecticut State Dental Association, the European Orthodontic Society, the International Association of Dental Research, the American Association of Orthodontics, and the College of Diplomats of the American Board of Orthodontists.

Professor Ravindra Nanda is a compelling person, and his charismatic personality and comprehensive knowledge make people gravitate toward him. His students and fellow mates always admire him for his proficiency in his work.