Dr. Prakher Saini

BDS · MDS (Orthodontics)

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics Straight teeth, healthy bites, confident smiles

I am an orthodontist — I straighten teeth and guide jaw growth, so bites work properly, faces stay balanced and smiles last. I did my BDS at Seema Dental College, Rishikesh, and my MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Inderprastha Dental College, Ghaziabad, where I later taught as Assistant Professor. My work is in fixed and aligner therapy and digital orthodontics.

Photography Seeing light, proportion and form

Photography is a keen interest I take seriously, studied in depth alongside orthodontics. In colour, I photograph nature and macro in close detail — spiders, petals, birds, light on water — and people and portraits. In black and white, a different realm — mountains, streets, macro, and portraits stripped back to light and form. Both train the eye to read proportion, symmetry and facial aesthetics, in a portrait or a smile.

Get in touch View experience
Dr. Prakher Saini in a white coat at an orthodontic clinic
Clinical photograph — side view of the teeth and bite before orthodontic treatment, showing crowded, misaligned teeth
Clinical photograph — fixed braces fitted to the upper and lower teeth, seen from the side
Clinical photograph — side view of the teeth and bite, held open with cheek retractors
Clinical photograph — a green twin-block functional appliance fitted between the upper and lower teeth
Clinical photograph — close-up of fixed brackets and archwire on the upper and lower teeth
Clinical photograph — front view of crowded, erupting teeth in a young patient
Clinical photograph — fixed braces with archwire across the teeth, seen from the side
Clinical photograph — close-up of a bracket being worked on with a dental instrument
Clinical photograph — close-up of brackets fitted on the upper front teeth
Clinical photograph — the upper dental arch seen from above, with a crowded, displaced tooth
Clinical photograph — the upper dental arch seen from above, with the teeth evenly aligned
Clinical photograph — side profile of the lower face, lips, chin and jaw, against a white background
Clinical photograph — side profile of the lower face, lips, chin and jaw, against a blue background

Dentistry and Orthodontics

Photograph — black-and-white macro of orthodontic brackets and archwire on the front teeth
Photograph — black-and-white close-up of the upper front teeth after etching, ready for bracket bonding
Photograph — black-and-white close-up comparing a tooth with a bracket bonded to it beside one without
Photograph — black-and-white close-up of the upper and lower front teeth showing etched enamel patterns
Photograph — black-and-white macro of a single water droplet resting on a leaf
Photograph — black-and-white view of Kangchenjunga and the Himalayan peaks rising above a sea of cloud
Photograph — black-and-white macro of a lizard's eye in extreme close-up
Photograph — an orange daylily in full bloom with water droplets, against a vivid green background
Photograph — a leopard resting on logs, in colour against a black-and-white background
Photograph — macro portrait of a jumping spider facing the camera, its large green eyes in sharp focus
Photograph — a water droplet hanging from the tip of a green leaf, reflecting the light
Photograph — two dogs sitting on grass in a garden, looking at the camera

Photography

2nd Rank MDS Orthodontics from Inderprastha Dental College and Hospital
2 Years of Academic Experience
4 Years of Clinical Experience
6 Publications, including a book on orthognathic surgery
2024 MDS completed, Inderprastha Dental College
2018 BDS completed, Seema Dental College, Rishikesh

About

I am an orthodontist trained in India, holding a BDS from Seema Dental College, Rishikesh (2018) and an MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from Inderprastha Dental College, Ghaziabad (2024), where I graduated with the 2nd rank in my speciality.

After my MDS, I joined the faculty at Inderprastha Dental College — first as a Tutor, then as Assistant Professor of Orthodontics — teaching and treating alongside clinical practice as an associate dentist in Delhi. My clinical work centres on fixed mechanotherapy and aligner therapy, planned and delivered with digital orthodontics, 3D imaging and CAD/CAM tools.

Alongside practice, I write and research: six publications in all — a book on orthognathic surgery, a book chapter on the surgical correction of common dentofacial deformities, and four journal articles. My MDS thesis examined how an activated-charcoal orthodontic toothbrush affects plaque removal during orthodontic treatment, and was published as a randomised cross-over study.

Outside dentistry, my interests are photography and art — drawing, cooking and keeping things well organised.

Experience

Academic and clinical roles across Delhi and Ghaziabad.

  • Dec 2024 — Apr 2026

    Assistant Professor, Orthodontics

    Inderprastha Dental College, Ghaziabad

    Faculty role in the Department of Orthodontics — undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical supervision and patient care in fixed and aligner therapy.

  • 2025

    Associate Dentist

    Bharti Dental Care, Delhi

    General and orthodontic dental practice alongside the academic appointment.

  • Earlier role

    Tutor, Orthodontics

    Inderprastha Dental College, Ghaziabad

    Teaching and clinical support in the Department of Orthodontics, prior to the Assistant Professor appointment at the same institution.

  • 2019 — 2021

    Associate Dentist

    Pulp and Braces

    Clinical dentistry practice between the BDS and the MDS, including orthodontic case support.

Education

2021 — 2024

MDS — Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Inderprastha Dental College, Ghaziabad

Postgraduate specialisation in orthodontics, with a thesis on the activated-charcoal orthodontic toothbrush and plaque removal.

2nd Rank
Completed 2018

BDS — Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Seema Dental College, Rishikesh

Undergraduate dental training, followed by clinical practice as an associate dentist before returning for postgraduate study.

Expertise

Orthodontics first, supported by a broad general dentistry foundation.

Orthodontics

  • Fixed mechanotherapy
  • Aligner therapy
  • Digital orthodontics
  • 3D imaging & digital scanning
  • CAD / CAM workflows
  • NemoCeph cephalometric analysis

General Dentistry

  • Endodontics
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Orthognathic surgery planning support author

Clinical Workflow

How an orthodontic case moves — from diagnosis to a finished, retained result.

Line illustration of a cephalometric tracing — a side profile of the skull with orthodontic landmarks and measurement lines
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Diagnosis & Planning

Facial and skeletal assessment with cephalometric analysis, including NemoCeph.

Line illustration of an intraoral scanner capturing a digital 3D model of a dental arch
02

Digital Records

Intraoral scanning and 3D imaging build the digital record the plan is made from.

Line illustration of a row of teeth with fixed orthodontic brackets joined by an archwire
03

Fixed Appliances

Brackets and archwires guide the teeth in controlled, staged movements.

Line illustration of a clear aligner tray above a dental arch
04

Clear Aligners

Removable aligner stages offer a discreet alternative for suitable cases.

Research & Writing

Six publications in all — a book, a book chapter and four journal articles, listed in full below.

Book

Orthognathic Surgery

An authored book on orthognathic surgery — the surgical correction of jaw discrepancies, and its planning alongside orthodontic treatment.

Publisher: Innovation Online Training Academy · ISBN 978-93-93622-53-2
Book chapter

Surgical Correction of Common Dentofacial Deformities

Chapter 2 in Futuristic Trends in Medical Sciences, IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 15, Part 2 — on the surgical correction of common dentofacial deformities.

ISBN 978-93-6252-091-3 · e-ISBN 978-93-6252-461-4
Journal

Assessment and Correlation of Dentofacial Morphology and Lateral Cephalometric Parameters with Smile Characteristics in Lateral and Oblique View: Short Study

Iranian Journal of Orthodontics — a short study relating dentofacial morphology and lateral cephalometric measurements to how the smile appears from the side and at an angle.

Print ISSN 1735-5087 · Online ISSN 2383-3491
Journal · Thesis

Effectiveness of New Activated Charcoal Orthodontic Toothbrush on Plaque Removal in Orthodontic Patients Using Orthodontic Plaque Index and Gingival Index: A Randomized Cross-Over Study

Journal of Chemical Health Risks — published from the MDS thesis dissertation: whether an activated-charcoal orthodontic toothbrush removes plaque more effectively during fixed appliance treatment.

ISSN 2251-6727
Journal

A Cephalometric Study to Evaluate and Compare the Effect of Upper Premolar Extraction on Pharyngeal Airway Dimension in Skeletal Class I and Class II Patients

International Journal of Research — GRANTHAALAYAH — comparing how upper premolar extraction affects the pharyngeal airway in skeletal Class I and Class II patients.

ISSN (Online) 2350-0530 · ISSN (Print) 2394-3629
Journal

A Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Herbal Mucoadhesive Patch with Benzocaine Mucoadhesive Patch to Relieve Pain Associated with Placement of Elastomeric Separators

American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation — comparing a herbal mucoadhesive patch with a benzocaine patch for the discomfort that follows placement of elastomeric separators.

ISSN 1548-7776

Intellectual Property

Copyrights & Designs — two registered copyrights and one registered design, held jointly with colleagues. Dr. Prakher Saini is a co-author / co-applicant on each item below.

Copyright

Analyzing and Correlating Dermatoglyphic Patterns with Sagittal Skeletal Discrepancies

This study analyzed dermatoglyphic patterns in skeletal Class I and II relationship, also in Angle’s Class I and II molar relationship, revealing significant differences.

Registration No. L-162460/2025 · Dated 11/03/2025 · Diary No. 1361/2025-CO/L · Application 13/01/2025 Literary / Dramatic work · Unpublished · Applicant / Owner: Inderprastha Dental College and Hospital Co-authors: Dr. Rahul Paul, Dr. Deepti Yadav, Dr. Vandana Gulia, Dr. Ish Kumar Sharma, Dr. Mudita Gupta, Dr. Surbhi Kaushik, Dr. Prakher Saini, Dr. Uchit Gupta
Copyright

Evaluation and Comparison of Frictional Resistance Between Conventional and Self Ligating Brackets — An In Vitro Study

The combination of TMA wires with conventional metal brackets showed the highest frictional resistance.

Registration No. L-162463/2025 · Dated 11/03/2025 · Diary No. 1353/2025-CO/L · Application 13/01/2025 Literary / Dramatic work · Unpublished · Applicant / Owner: Inderprastha Dental College and Hospital Co-authors: Dr. Rahul Paul, Dr. Deepti Yadav, Dr. Mudita Gupta, Dr. Vandana Gulia, Dr. Ish Kumar Sharma, Dr. Surbhi Kaushik, Dr. Prakher Saini, Dr. Aashutosh Chhabra
Registered Design

SHED (Simultaneous Helical expansion and Derotation) Appliance: A Versatile Hybrid Dental Tool

Novelty resides in the shape and configuration of the appliance as illustrated.

Design No. 436107-001 · Registered 30/10/2024 · Class 23-03 · Serial No. 220566 Co-applicants: Dr. Rahul Paul, Dr. Deepti Yadav, Dr. Vandana Gulia, Dr. Ish Kumar Sharma, Dr. Mudita Gupta, Dr. Geeta Paul, Dr. Manish Bhalla, Dr. Preeti Upadhyay, Dr. Anudeep Sairal, Dr. Prakher Saini

Conference Presentations

Table clinics, posters and papers presented at state and national level conferences.

  • 8 – 11 Feb 2024 Paper presentation 27th IOS PG Convention, Navi Mumbai
  • 15 – 17 Sep 2023 Poster presentation 57th IOC, Meerut
  • 8 – 9 Apr 2023 Paper presentation Dasana 3.0, Delhi
  • 8 – 9 Apr 2023 Poster presentation Dasana 3.0, Delhi
  • 8 – 9 Apr 2023 Table clinic Dasana 3.0, Delhi
  • 16 – 19 Feb 2023 Table clinic 26th IOS PG Convention, Lucknow
  • 16 – 18 Sep 2022 Poster presentation 56th IOC, Pune
  • 28 Apr – 1 May 2022 Poster presentation 25th IOS PG Convention, Mangalore
  • 18 Feb 2016 Table presentation 20th Dentsply IDA Student Clinician Research Program

Awards & Recognition

2023

1st Position — Table Clinic

Dasana 3.0, Delhi — first position in the table clinic competition.

2023

Best e-Poster

Dasana 3.0, Delhi — awarded Best e-Poster.

2023

2nd Position — Quiz

Dasana 3.0, Delhi — second position in the quiz competition.

2022

Budding Dentist of the Year

CynoDent Budding Dentist of the Year 2022.

Memberships & Registration

  • Indian Orthodontic SocietyMember
  • SCADAMember
  • Indian Association of Palliative CareMember
  • Delhi Dental CouncilRegistered dental practitioner

Certificate Courses

  • Materials in Oral Health — with HonorsThe University of Hong Kong · 21 Jun 2021
  • Infection ControlIDA Chandigarh · 20 Jun 2021
  • A Contemporary View of Infective Endocarditis PreventionA.D.A. – C.E.R.P. · 28 May 2021
  • Introduction to Dental MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania · 27 May 2021
  • Endodontics — 12 Months CourseDental Study Circle · 1 Aug 2019
  • Palliative Care Certificate CourseGanga Prem Hospice · 30 Jan 2018

CDE, Workshops & Training

Continuing education, hands-on workshops and research training, 2016 – 2023. IPDCH is Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital, Ghaziabad; SDCH is Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)IPDCH, Ghaziabad · 31 Jul 2023
  • Hands-on — Direct Resin ArtistryGC India Pvt. Ltd, Delhi · 24 Jul 2022
  • In the Search of ResearchIPDCH, Ghaziabad · 11 Mar 2023
  • Scientific Writing — Basic and BeyondIPDCH, Ghaziabad · 3 Mar 2023
  • Prospects of Dental Specialties in Biomedical Research in ICMRIPDCH, Ghaziabad · 10 Oct 2022
  • Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights — copyright, research funding and agencies, and how to avoid plagiarism in scientific writingIPDCH, Ghaziabad · 2 Sep 2022
  • How to Write a Winning Grant ProposalIPDCH, Ghaziabad · 29 Aug 2022
  • Applied Bio-StatisticsIPDCH, Ghaziabad · 25 Aug 2022
  • Biostatistics and Research MethodologyIPDCH, Ghaziabad · 18 & 26 Mar 2022
  • Delegate — 25th IOS National PG Student's ConventionA.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru · 1 May 2022
  • Bone Anchored Maxillary ProtractionA.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru · 1 May 2022
  • PSIO Workshop — 25th IOS ConventionMangaluru · 1 May 2022
  • CDE — Elastomeric Impression TechniqueIPDCH, Ghaziabad · 15 Apr 2022
  • IOS PG Orientation Programme (OrthoDisha)J.N. Kapoor DAV, Yamuna Nagar · 13 Mar 2022
  • Webinar — A Contemporary View of Infective EndocarditisCurden Academy · 28 May 2021
  • World Health Day Celebration — participantSDCH, Rishikesh · 7 Apr 2018
  • 3-Days Training in Palliative CareSDCH, Rishikesh · 26 Nov 2017
  • CDE — Forensic OdontologyJMI, New Delhi · 30 Oct 2017
  • Promotion of Palliative Care — World Palliative Care and Hospice DayGPH, Rishikesh · 14 Oct 2017
  • Poster Presentation — 9th International Dental Students & 3rd Dental Surgeons Congress 2016BRS Dental College and Hospital · 26 Nov 2016
  • Poster Presentation & Delegate — CME on Pre-Malignant Condition of Oral CavityAIIMS, Rishikesh · 6 Nov 2016
  • Maintenance of Oral Hygiene — Oral-B programme, participantSDCH, Rishikesh · 12 Sep 2016

Common Questions

Short, plain answers about orthodontic assessment and treatment.

What happens at a first orthodontic assessment?

Your teeth, bite and facial profile are examined, and records are taken — photographs, a digital scan or impressions, and X-rays where needed. A cephalometric tracing relates the teeth to the jaws and face, and the findings are used to explain whether treatment is advised, what it would involve, and what happens if you wait.

When should a child first be checked?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check-up no later than age 7. A check-up at that age does not mean treatment starts — most children are simply kept under review while the jaws and teeth develop, so that the few problems best treated early are not missed.

Braces or clear aligners — which is right for me?

Fixed braces are attached to the teeth and work continuously, which makes them the more predictable choice for complex movements and for patients who would struggle to wear aligners as directed. Clear aligners are removable and discreet, but they only work while they are worn — around 20–22 hours a day — and are not suitable for every case. The honest answer depends on your bite, the movements needed, and how the appliance fits your daily life.

What happens when treatment ends?

Teeth keep a tendency to move back, so treatment finishes with retainers rather than with the last adjustment. Retainers may be removable, fixed behind the teeth, or both, and they need to be worn and reviewed as advised — retention is part of the treatment, not an optional extra.

Get in Touch

For clinical, academic or research enquiries, the fastest way to reach me is by email — I read every message personally.

[email protected]
Patient enquiry → For referring dentists → Academic & residency enquiries →

Instagram

Orthodontics on the professional profile, and photography on the other two.