Dr. Omkar K Shetty
Dean - Dental Science
Dr. Omkar K Shetty graduated from A.B Shetty Dental College, Mangalore University in 1995 and completed his master's degree (MDS) in Prosthodontics in 1997 from A.B Shetty Dental College, Mangalore University. He had been awarded as the “Most Proactive Dean of the year 2018” at the International Dental Excellence Awards ceremony by Smile Nation Organisation. He was also awarded with Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynaecologist Society in year 2016. Dr. Shetty is a Certified Implantologist from Germany (1997) & University of Hong Kong (2019). He is also certified in LASER dentistry. He also completed MBA in “Healthcare Organisation Operation Specialisation” from Rutgers the State University Of New Jersey in 2020. He completed Certified Course in “Effective Communication for Today's Leaders” from Technologico de Monterrey in 2021.
He is an experienced Postgraduate Teacher and Recognised PhD guide and Examiner. He was on the Board of PG, Clinical, Pre-Clinical Studies, Board of Examination and Board of Management of Dr. D.Y Patil University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. He has been an academician with 25 years of teaching experience and good management skills and is in the panel of examiners for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate in Prosthodontics in various universities. He was the President of Indian Prosthodontic Society-Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Branch 2019-20. He had been Dean at Dr. D.Y Patil Dental College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai from 2014-2021 and introduced Fellowship and Various Value-added courses. He had been HOD in Department of Prosthodontics at D.Y Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India from 2011-2016. He was also Professor at Department of Prosthodontics at D.Y Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
He was Reader at various Dental Colleges including Modern Dental College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, K D Dental College, Mathura and J G Dental College, Akola Maharashtra. He was an invited speaker in All- India DCI Webinar series and had attended various International and National Conferences. He was invited as a keynote speaker at National Conferences. He was the Organising Secretary for 44 th IPS Conference 2016 and Organising Chairman for ISPRP Conference in 2016. He also conducted various Hands-on Workshops and Continuing Dental Education Programmes in Collaboration with the Department.
He had keen interest in Kinesiology, FMR and Occlusion. He has been a contributor for the book “Dental Materials: Clinical Applications.” He has many publications in National & International journals. He has been on the Editorial Board of Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society and also on the editorial board of International Journal Of Oral Health Dentistry. He is having private practice in Andheri having clinical experience of nearly 25 years in Implant Dentistry,Prosthodontics, Occlusion, Aesthetic Dentistry and Kinesiology.
Teaching Interests:
- Prosthodontics
- Implantology
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Maxillofacial prosthetics
- Esthetic dentistry
Research Interests:
- Prosthodontics
- Implantology
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Maxillofacial prosthetics
- Esthetic dentistry