Abhay Datarkar | Dentistry | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Abhay Datarkar
Affiliation Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur
Country India
Scopus ID 26024587200
Documents 71
Citations 493
h-index 12
Subject Area Dentistry
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards

Abhay Datarkar

Abhay Datarkar is associated with Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India, and has contributed to the advancement of dental and maxillofacial research through scholarly publications, clinical investigations, and evidence-based studies. His research portfolio demonstrates sustained engagement in oral and maxillofacial surgery, reconstructive techniques, cephalometric analysis, and public health-related dental investigations. With a Scopus-indexed publication record and measurable scholarly impact, his work has contributed to academic discourse within dentistry and related healthcare disciplines.[1]

Abstract

This academic recognition article presents an overview of the scholarly achievements, research profile, and scientific contributions of Abhay Datarkar. The researcher has contributed to dentistry through publications addressing maxillomandibular fixation, oral submucous fibrosis management, reconstructive surgery, craniofacial assessment, and oral healthcare research. Citation metrics and publication output indicate continued engagement with clinically relevant investigations that support evidence-based dental practice and surgical innovation.[1]

Keywords

Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Dental Research, Clinical Investigation, Reconstructive Surgery, Cephalometric Analysis, Maxillomandibular Fixation, Research Impact, Academic Recognition.

Introduction

Contemporary dentistry increasingly relies upon translational research that bridges clinical practice and scientific evidence. Researchers contributing to oral and maxillofacial surgery play an important role in improving patient outcomes, surgical procedures, and treatment planning methodologies. Abhay Datarkar has participated in studies that address practical clinical challenges, including fixation methods, reconstructive approaches, and population-specific craniofacial assessments, thereby contributing to knowledge generation within dental sciences.[2]

Research Profile

The research profile of Abhay Datarkar reflects active scholarly participation in dentistry with documented publications indexed in international databases. His work spans oral surgery, reconstructive procedures, cephalometric evaluation, oral pathology-related interventions, and healthcare research. According to available bibliometric indicators, the author has accumulated 71 indexed documents, 493 citations, and an h-index of 12, demonstrating measurable academic influence within the discipline.[1]

  • Research specialization in Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
  • Clinical and evidence-based research contributions.
  • Publication record indexed in international scholarly databases.
  • Contributions to reconstructive and surgical treatment methodologies.

Research Contributions

Research contributions attributed to Abhay Datarkar include investigations of fixation systems used in maxillofacial surgery, reconstructive options for oral submucous fibrosis management, craniofacial assessment methodologies, and collaborative studies evaluating psychological impacts on dental professionals. These studies contribute to clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and patient care optimization within dental healthcare settings.[2][3]

Publications

  1. Are maxillomandibular fixation screws a better option than Erich arch bars in achieving maxillomandibular fixation? A randomized clinical study. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2011. Cited by 143.[2]
  2. Subjective overload and psychological distress among dentists during COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020. Cited by 107.[3]
  3. Cephalometric norms for Central Indian population using Burstone and Legan analysis. Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2011. Cited by 51.[4]
  4. Is buccal fat pad a better option than nasolabial flap for reconstruction of intraoral defects after surgical release of fibrous bands in patients with oral submucous fibrosis. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 2014. Cited by 50.[5]
  5. Extended nasolabial flap compared with the platysma myocutaneous muscle flap for reconstruction of intraoral defects after release of oral submucous fibrosis. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2013. Cited by 48.[6]

Research Impact

The scholarly influence of Abhay Datarkar is reflected through citation activity, publication dissemination, and sustained relevance of clinical research findings. Several publications have achieved significant citation counts, indicating continued utilization by researchers and practitioners. Contributions to maxillofacial fixation methods and oral reconstruction strategies have supported evidence-based clinical discussions and comparative evaluations of treatment outcomes.[2][5]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers whose scholarly activities contribute to scientific advancement and professional knowledge development. Based on documented publication output, citation performance, clinical research engagement, and contributions to dentistry, Abhay Datarkar demonstrates characteristics consistent with academic recognition criteria commonly associated with innovation-oriented research awards. The breadth of investigations and measurable scholarly impact support consideration for recognition within the Global Innovation Technologist Awards framework.[1]

Conclusion

Abhay Datarkar has established a documented record of research activity within dentistry and oral surgery. Through scholarly publications, collaborative investigations, and clinically relevant studies, the researcher has contributed to knowledge generation and professional practice. Bibliometric indicators and publication achievements demonstrate continued academic engagement and support recognition through research-focused award initiatives.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Abhay Datarkar, Author ID 26024587200. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/26024587200
  2. Rai A., Datarkar A., Borle R.M. (2011). Are maxillomandibular fixation screws a better option than Erich arch bars in achieving maxillomandibular fixation? A randomized clinical study. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2011.02.095
  3. Mijiritsky E., Hamama-Raz Y., Liu F., Datarkar A.N., et al. (2020). Subjective overload and psychological distress among dentists during COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17145074
  4. Yadav A.O., Walia C.S., Borle R.M., Chaoji K.H., Rajan R., Datarkar A.N. (2011). Cephalometric norms for Central Indian population using Burstone and Legan analysis. Indian Journal of Dental Research.
    https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-9290.79998
  5. Rai A., Datarkar A., Rai M. (2014). Is buccal fat pad a better option than nasolabial flap for reconstruction of intraoral defects after surgical release of fibrous bands in patients with oral submucous fibrosis. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2013.10.012
  6. Bande C.R., Datarkar A., Khare N. (2013). Extended nasolabial flap compared with the platysma myocutaneous muscle flap for reconstruction of intraoral defects after release of oral submucous fibrosis. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2012.02.003