Husain Akhter

Dr. Akhter Husain is a prominent figure in the field of dentistry, particularly in orthodontics, associated with Yenepoya Dental College in Mangalore, India. Here are some key details about his professional background and accomplishments:

Academic Position

Dr. Akhter Husain currently serves as a Professor and Head of the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Yenepoya Dental College.3 He has been in this role since July 30, 2020.1

Career Progression

His career at Yenepoya Dental College has shown steady advancement:

• Professor and Head: July 30, 2020 - Present
• Professor: September 16, 2013 - July 30, 2020
• Reader: November 11, 2010 - September 15, 20131

Educational Background

Dr. Husain completed his MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) from A.B. Shetty Institute of Dental Sciences, specializing in Oral Pathology in 1998.1

Research and Publications

He is actively involved in research, with 42 publications to his name and has been cited 347 times according to his ResearchGate profile.2

Recent Achievements

In June 2024, Dr. Akhter Husain was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Diplomate of the Royal College of Physicians (FDSRCPS) in the field of dentistry.4

Additional Roles

Apart from his teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Husain has also served as the Administrative Director at Yenepoya Dental College.3

Dr. Akhter Husain's LinkedIn profile, with the username husain-akhter-88792a8, lists him as a Professor at Yenepoya Dental College and indicates he has 370 connections on the platform.5