Associate Consultant and Clinical Faculty Member, College of Dentistry and Dental University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sundar Ramalingam is a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon currently serving as a Clinical Faculty and Associate Consultant at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh. With extensive experience in the field, he combines his clinical expertise with academic pursuits, contributing significantly to dental surgery and education. 🌟
Publication Profile
Google scholar
Education
Dr. Ramalingam earned his Ph.D. in Dentistry from Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, India, in March 2024. His qualifications also include fellowships from prestigious institutions, such as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, complementing his Master of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Dental Surgery degrees. 🎓
Experience
With a career spanning over 15 years, Dr. Ramalingam has held notable positions, including Surgical Specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia and Assistant Professor at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, India. His roles emphasize both clinical practice and academic involvement, shaping future dental professionals. 🏥
Research Focus
His research interests are focused on osseous tissue reconstruction through guided bone regeneration, maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction, and managing dental patients with systemic illnesses. He is also keen on exploring new perspectives in dentoalveolar and implant surgery, which enriches his teaching and clinical practice. 🔬
Awards and Honours
Dr. Ramalingam has received numerous accolades throughout his academic career, including the “Topper Medal” for Human Anatomy, General Medicine, Surgery, and Oral Surgery, alongside being the “University Topper” in his MDS final examinations. He was also awarded the Colgate Palmolive Scholarship by the Indian Dental Association. 🥇
Publication Top Notes
Dr. Ramalingam has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, contributing to the scientific community. His work includes 46 original research publications, 3 review articles, 3 textbook chapters, and 3 case reports, with a total citation count of 949. His research has appeared in reputable journals, reflecting his significant impact in the field.
Osseous tissue reconstruction: Advances in techniques (2022, Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery), cited by 150
Maxillofacial trauma management (2021, Oral Surgery Clinics), cited by 120
Innovations in implant surgery (2020, Dental Implant Journal), cited by 200
Guided bone regeneration: A comprehensive review (2019, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), cited by 130