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.

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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.

Protocols and Video Articles Authored by Professor Ravindra Nanda

Professor Ravindra Nanda is the writer of this section in the Journal of Visualized Experiments: “A Morphometric and Cellular Analysis Method for the Murine Mandibular Condyle

This manuscript introduces techniques for analyzing morphometric and cellular variations within the mandibular condyle of rodents.

OTHER ARTICLES BY RAVINDRA NANDA ON PUBMED

1.  Class II Correction with the Twin Force Bite Corrector
2. Orthodontics in the Year 2047: Genetically Driven Treatment Plans
3. Dentoskeletal and Soft Tissue Effects of Mini-implants in Class II Division 1 Patient
4. Vertical-dimension Control During En-masse Retraction with Mini-implant Anchorage
5. Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome: a Rare Case and Review of the Literature
6. Mandibular Molar Protraction with the Twin Force Bite Corrector in a Class II Patient

CONFERENCE ON TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISEASES & ORTHODONTICS – DR RAVINDRA NANDA

Shanghai Jiaotong University will hold a three-day conference on Temporomandibular joint diseases and Orthodontics from June 12-14, 2018. Dr. Ravindra Nanda has been invited to this important conference. He will give his presentation on June 12, 2018. He will be one of the two English speaking presenters. All other speakers are prominent Chinese Professors. Professor Ravindra Nanda will speak on ” Can we speed Orthodontic Treatment.

ONE DAY COURSE BY DR RAVINDRA NANDA IN POLAND | CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTICS

DR. RAVINDRA NANDA – FOREMOST SPEAKER IN CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTICS

Grand Ortho a leading organizer of Orthodontic educational courses in Poland, will hold a one day course by Dr. Ravindra Nanda in Krakow, Poland on June 15, 2018. Professor Ravindra Nanda is the foremost speaker on advances in contemporary Orthodontics. Ravindra Nanda is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut.
Grand Ortho is the sole representative of Forestadent Gmbh, Pforzheim, Germany, a premier orthodontic products manufacturer, and distributor.

Dr. Ravindra Nanda is a professor in Uconn(University of Connecticut) and Head of the Department of Craniofacial Sciences and Chair of the Division of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

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Dr. Ravindra Nanda - A Legend in Orthodontics | Annual Meeting in Orlando

Dr. Ravindra Nanda is a member of the American Dental Association, Uconn the Connecticut State. Professor Ravindra Nanda’s professional opinions invite students to have (and retain) an open-minded way to orthodontics.

                                   The College of Diplomates is honoring Ravindra Nanda as: 

"A Legend in Orthodontics"

At our Annual Meeting in Orlando!!

Join the College at the 40th Annual Meeting in Sunny Orlando, Florida at the BoardWalk Inn to honor 

Professor Ravindra Nanda!!

                                                                  July - 06 to 10 - 2018

Hotel Rooms rates are Only $224 Plus tax and Resort Fee