Oral Cancer Pathology: Cellular Insights and Clinical Correlates

Dr. Sumit Bhatt is an Assistant Professor and PhD Scholar in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Nirwan University, Jaipur. He completed his MDS (Gold Medallist) in 2022 and BDS (Topper) in 2016. Recipient of 16 university awards, including honours from the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists, he was also recognised as the Best Undergraduate Student by Guident, Bitein, and Famdent journals. Dr Bhatt has over 50 publications, 25+ Indian patents, 10+ Canadian copyrights and patents, an Indian copyright on smile designs, and a UK granted patent.

Dr. R.K. Mishra, a distinguished administrator, academic, and Surgeon, with over 57 years of teaching experience and 55 years of clinical practice, is a revered figure in the medical field. His illustrious career spans teaching MBBS and MS students, guiding research, and making significant contributions to medicine and surgery. Academic Credentials- MBBS (1969) and MS (1972) from Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College (SCBMCH), Cuttack, Utkal University, Odisha. Life member of (NMC) and (OSMC), Supervised numerous UG and PG medical students over 55 years, Author of numerous scientific publications, research papers, articles, and reviews in international and national journals, presented research work at national and international conferences, attended conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs sponsored by MCI, ASI, ASICON, IASGCON, IASO-NATCON, and IAGES AICTE. Recipient of prestigious national awards-A renowned figure in the world of surgery.

Dr. Prasenjit Mishra is involved in Teaching and Research at the Department of Pharmacology (ECP), Bhubaneswar. He has over 18 years of teaching in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacy, and Pharmaphytotherapeutics to B. Pharm & M. Pharm Students. He pursued his B. Pharm in 2006 and M. Pharm in 2008 degrees from the University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in Pharmacology. He submitted his Ph.D. thesis to Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha He has supervised many Pharmacy students for various project work. He is a life member of APTI & currently serves as Joint Secretary of the APTI Odisha State Branch. He had to his credit three international and seven Indian patent publications, a large number of research papers, articles & reviews in various international and national indexed journals, and presented his research work in National and International conferences and attended many workshops, refresher courses, and faculty development programmes sponsored by UGC and AICTE. He was awarded prestigious awards at the national level.

Dr. Ansuman Dash, MBBS from Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital (Utkal University, 2011) and MD Microbiology from Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIIT University, 2016), serves as Professor at Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Rourkela. Currently, he chairs the Synopsis Screening Committee, coordinates the Medical Education Unit, and has managed the Molecular Lab's quality since 2020. His career progression includes Associate Professor (2022-2025) and Assistant Professor (2016-2022) roles at the same institution, amassing over nine years in academic microbiology. Dr. Dash holds advanced certifications like PGDID in Infectious Diseases (Medvarsity, 2018), PGDCR in Clinical Research (MITCON, 2024), and a Post-graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (IIM Trichy, 2025). He has authored various peer-reviewed publications on topics including TORCH infections, TB diagnostics, uropathogens, ICU respiratory pathogens and metabolic markers in diabetes. Active in conferences, he has attended IAMM national and state events, mycology workshops, ISO lab audits, and COVID-19 training programs. His expertise spans clinical research, lab quality management, and biomedical research, as evidenced by NMC-mandated courses and WHO IPC training. At Hi-Tech, he drives student training, thesis guidance, and hospital policies on diagnostics and outbreak management.

Dr. Sonam Satpathy, General practitioner of Dentistry at Sonam Dental Care, L-248, Baramunda H.B Colony, Bhubneswar, Odisha and is a consultant Periodontist with a special focus on Periodontology and implantology, Completed M.D.S Periodontology from: S.C.B Dental College & Hospital, Cuttack Affiliated to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha and B.D.S from Utkal University, and with over 12 years of clinical experience in various dental procedures including Periodontal –prosthetic correction, Crown-lengthening, Implants, Surgical correction around implants, Ridge augmentation, Esthetic surgical correction, Coverage of denuded root surface, Reconstruction of papilla, Gingival Depigmentation, Surgical exposure of unerrupted teeth for Orthodontics, Guided bone regeneration.

Dr. Madhushree Mishra serves as an Assistant Professor at Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Rourkela, where she brings her expertise in oral pathology and microbiology to enrich medical education. With one year of dedicated teaching experience at the same institution, she fosters a dynamic learning environment for aspiring medical professionals. She also contributed as a guest faculty for 2 years in the Department of Paramedical Sciences at Koustuv Research Institute of Medical Science, Bhubaneswar, mentoring students in foundational medical sciences. A standout academic, Dr Mishra topped her 3rd year BDS examinations at Utkal University, demonstrating exceptional prowess early in her career. Her commitment to professional growth shines through her completion of the Clinical Data Management course at MITCON, Bhubaneswar, where she topped the 2023-2024 batch. Dr Mishra's dual strengths in clinical pathology and data management position her as a forward-thinking educator in oral health sciences. At Hi-Tech Medical College, she actively engages in curriculum development and student training, bridging theory with practical applications. Her achievements reflect a blend of academic excellence and innovative skill-building, inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. Active in conferences, she has attended national and state events and workshops on immunohistochemistry. She has authored various peer-reviewed international and national publications on topics including uropathogens and ICU respiratory pathogens in journals like JEMDS and EJCM. Passionate about advancing paramedical and dental education in Odisha, Dr Mishra continues to shape future professionals with her insightful guidance.