Application of Robotics in Dentistry

Dr. Aakash Gupta is a renowned endodontist and aesthetic dentist whose expertise is in micro endodontic surgeries, retreatment cases and regenerative procedures. He is a social worker, innovator and experienced teacher. He was a university topper during his graduation final examination and was awarded best paper and poster award during post-graduation (M.D.S.) in conservative dentistry and endodontics. He is an associate editor of some reputed journals. He was also a chairperson at different state conferences. He has lot of national and international publications to his credit and presently working in the Department of Dentistry at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda (Punjab).

Dr. Tarun Kumar Singh is an associate professor in the Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bathinda. With a robust academic and clinical background, Dr. Singh has established himself as a leading expert in his field. He has extensive experience in performing complex root canal treatments and is committed to advancing dental education and research. Dr. Singh's work focuses on integrating innovative techniques and technologies to enhance patient care, including the use of AI-driven Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) for improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. His dedication to his profession is evident in his numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. As an educator, Dr. Singh is passionate about mentoring the next generation of dental professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning at AIIMS Bathinda.

Dr. Ekta Singla is serving as an associate professor and head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at IIT Ropar. With her research interests in modular robotics, service robots, customized optimal designs, evolutionary robotics and hybrid morphologies, she has an experience of more than fifteen years in robotics and in applied optimization fields. She is a recipient of institute gold medal during her master's program, national doctoral fellowship during her doctoral program at IIT Kanpur, CNRS postdoctoral fellowship for UPMC Paris and a recent national award from Institute of Engineers. Her current research projects are in maintenance and service robotics and in rehabilitation robotics, and progressing through industrial partnerships, two UK-India collaborations and active association with the University of Stony-Brook, New York-for the robotic applications in medical and defense field.