Dr Vidya Rattan Assumes Charge as Head of Oral Health Sciences Centre at PGIMER Chandigarh
The Voice of Chandigarh News
Renowned Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr Vidya Rattan, has officially taken over as the new Head of the Oral Health Sciences Centre (OHSC) at the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. He succeeds Prof. Satinder Pal Singh following his superannuation.
Dr Rattan brings decades of clinical expertise, landmark medical innovations, and an outstanding academic record to his new leadership role.
Throughout his distinguished career at PGIMER, Dr Vidya Rattan has been doing pioneering work in complex Temporomandibular joint surgery, correction of facial & jaw deformities and managing orofacial trauma. He is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research. He has been Chairman of Indian Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Currently he is also President of Chandigarh Chapter of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. He has actively served on vital administrative committees at PGIMER, including managing affairs of Biomedical Innovation hub as Chairman.
He is widely recognized for his work in Orthognathic Surgery, TMJ disorders, cleft lip and palate treatments, oral oncology, and complex dental implantology. He has developed surgical techniques which has eliminated the chances of recurrence of Temporomandibular Joint ankylosis. His innovation of using intralesional injections of denosumab for managing giant cell lesions of jaws has eliminated the need of doing mutilating surgery.
An esteemed academician, Dr Rattan has shaped the curriculum and mentored generations of Maxillofacial Surgeons in India. He has authored over 170 research publications and book chapters in top-tier national and international peer-reviewed journals, accumulating significant academic citations.
On assuming office, Dr Vidya Rattan expressed his commitment to steering the Oral Health Sciences Centre towards bringing accessible patient care and best possible treatment. He emphasized aligning the department’s goals to be best centre in the country for patient care, dental education, research and community services.
