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Dr. M E Sham

Graduated from Bangalore University in 1997 and completed post-graduation in 2002 from RGUHS. He completed his training in medicine from Europe, also completed his Masters in Reconstructive Microsurgery from Paris, France and Barcelona, Spain. He completed his surgery training from Barcelona, Spain and Germany. Went to pursue his PhD in Reconstructive Microsurgery from Barcelona Spain. He has a total experience of 23 years. Visiting fellow at Shands Hospital, Jacksonville, Forida, USA. Peking Hospital, Beijieng China. Microvascular Fellow at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. He is trained in head and neck oncology and reconstructive microsurgery, TMJ open and arthroscopic surgery, Craniofacial traumatology, Dental and maxillofacial implants. Credited with more than 2000 reconstructive surgical procedures.

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Presentations:

SL. NO	TITLE	NAME OF THE PRESENTER	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME PRESENTED	PLACE & DATE	YEAR
1	Shape Modified Radial Forearm Free Flap	Dr ME Sham	AOMSI National Conference	Bangalore, 15 November	2019
2	Shape Modified radial forearm flap	Dr ME Sham	World society of reconstructive microsurgery	Seoul, South Korea	2017
3	Shape Modified radial forearm flap	Dr ME Sham	44th AOMSI Conference	September	2019
4	Barcelona breast & lymphatic surgery	Dr ME Sham	Surgery Meet	Barcelona, Spain	2015
5	World society of reconstructive microsurgery	Dr ME Sham	Microsurgery	Seoul, South Korea	2017

Research and Publications:

1.Correlation of Third Molar Status with Incidence of Condylar and Angle Fractures. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstruction 2016 ; Vol 9, Issue 3 : 224–228.

2.Peripheral ameloblastoma of mandible – A case report J of Oral Med, Oral Surg, Oral Path and Oral Rad 2016;2 (4) 269-272

3.Ameloblastoma management: Horses for courses protocol. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. September 2019, Volume 18, Issue 3, pp 400–404

4.Synovial Chondromatosis of the Temporomandibular Joint. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-019-01194-0

5.A Retrospective Study of Condylar Fracture Management in a Tertiary Care Hospital—A 10-Year Experience Maxillofac. Oral Surg. (2020) 19:380-386

6.TMJ Ankylosis management our experience. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 2019 DOI: 10.1007/s 12663-019-01293-y

7.Maxillofacial Fracture Patterns in road traffic accidents. Ann Maxfac Surg 2019;9:345-8.

8.Conservative management of odontogenic keratocyst in a tertiary hospital. Ann Maxfac Surg 2020;10:122-6

9.Anterior tonsillar fossa approach to elongated styloid process. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2020;10:203-9.

10.Feasibility and reliability of microvascular reconstruction in the vessel-depleted previously operated neck. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2020;10:96-101

11.Correlation of panoramic radiological and intraoperative findings of impacted mandibular 3^rdmolar in relation to inferior alveolar canal: A prospective study. Maxillofac. Oral Surg doi.org/10.1007/s12663-020-01410-2

12.Ophthalmic Complications Associated with Zygomatic Complex Fractures: A Randomised Descriptive Clinical Study. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. DOI 10.1007/s12663-020-01441-9

13.A comparative study of Colorado microdissection needle Vs scalpel in maxillofacial surgery. Scholarly Journal of Otolaryngology DOI: 10.32474/SJO.2021.06.000229. 571-577.

14.Clinical evaluation of efficacy of cyanoacrylate glue and conventional polypropylene suturing in cutaneous wounds – A comparative study. J Otolaryngol & Rhinol. 4(4): 2021. OJOR.MS.ID.000595. DOI: 10.33552/OJOR.2021.04.000595

15.An Observational Study for Localization of Temporal and Marginal Mandibular Branch of Facial Nerve in Indian Cadavers. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-021-01550-z

16.A comparative study between two point and three point fixation for zygomatic complex fractures. J of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology. 2021;7(2):1–8

17.Head & Neck Reconstruction During COVID-19 Pandemic: Our Experience & Protocols. MAR Case Reports 2.2 (2021)

18.Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour maxillofac Oral Surg 9(1): 68-71

19.Severe facial soft tissue infections : An anatomical classification. Indian dentist review and research 2010, volume 22

20.Imaging modalities in head and neck cancer patients an overview : Journal of Cancer Research and Experimental Oncology Volume 3(3),pp 22-25,April 2011

21.Biological Wound Dressing – Role of Amniotic Membrane: A Case Report. International Journal of Dental Clinics 2011 :3(3):16-18

22.Xerostomia : An Overview: International Journal of Dental Clinics , 2011 :3(2):16-22

23.Efficacy of piezo-Electric Surgery for Optic Canal Unroofing: Our Experience with two Cases: The Open Neurosurgery Journal , 2011,4, 24-27

24.Vascular anomalies – Overview: Asian Journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery. medicine & pathology, June2012

25.Role of maxillofacial radiologist in ballistic wound: A case report & review of literature . Annals of Maxillofacial surgery June 2012.

26.Evaluation of Cardiovascular Changes in patients undergoing rotine minoe Oral surgical procedure done under Local anesthesia. INTJDC 2012.4(1)Jan-March 2012.

27.Cherubism- A case report. International journal of Dental Clinics 2012:4(2)

28.Giant Aneurysmal bone cyst : A case report and review of literature.Annals of Maxillofacial surgery June 2012

29.Nano-gold technology-imaging . Sensing and target therapy in head and neck cancer. Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal 2012. vol(1).

30.Tumour markers : A short overview : International journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology 4(4) 07-15,2013.

31.Craniofacial fibrous dysplasia: Management of 6 cases and literature review: Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery | January-June2013| Volume2| Issue 2

32.Deep seated buccal soft tissue lipoma: A case report. Indian journal of contemporary dentistry 2(1):150, 2014.

33.The Recycling of Autoclaved Autografts in Mandibular Reconstruction: A Case Report and Review of Literature : J.Maxillofac.OralSurg. DOI 10. 1007/s 12663-013-0508-5.

34.Vascular analysis of radial artery perforator flaps: Annals of Maxillofacial surgery 2018, January-June, Volume 8 Issue-1, page-66

35.Adipo fascio Cutaneous Perforator Based Shape Modified Radial Forearm Flap : Vascular Analysis of Perforators and Its Clinical Apllications in Haed and Neck Reconstruction. Sham, E.,Masia, J.A. and Reddy , T.J. (2018) International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery , 7,268-286.

36.Our early experience in immediate total breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap. International surgery journal 6(12) Dec 2019

37.Calcified triticeous cartilage in cone beam CT : A radiographic observation. Journal of oral medicine, oral surgery, oral pathology &oral radiology 2020:6(4):208-211.

38.Condylar Hyperplasia: Case Report and Literature Review

39.Efficacy of Transdermal Buprenorphine Patch in Postoperative Pain Management in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

40.Infiltrating lipomatosis, an etiology for TMJ ankylosis? Case Report

41.N NJOMFS midface # 2022

42.Ophthalmic Complications Associated with Zygomatic Complex Fractures: A Randomised Descriptive Clinical Study

Dr. Sheron Mathews Koshy
Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

With eight years of clinical and academic experience at Vydehi institute of dental sciences and research centre. He completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate training at the Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru. Over the years, he has assisted in and performed more than 800 major procedures under general anaesthesia and over 6,000 minor surgical procedures. His principal area of surgery and research interest lies in the temporomandibular joint, with a particular focus on total joint reconstruction and arthroscopy , a demanding subspecialty at the intersection of function, aesthetics, and quality of life. Dr. Mathews has more than twenty publications in National journals and presentations at numerous National and Inter National Conferences. He also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery (Springer Nature).

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Research:

1.Dental Treatment – a Dilemma for Pregnant Mothers – Part 1. Journal of Academy of Dental Education, 1 (2):26–32.

2.Anterior tonsillar fossa approach to elongated styloid process. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2020;10:203-9.

3.Ophthalmic Complications Associated with Zygomatic Complex Fractures: A Randomised Descriptive Clinical Study. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. DOI 10.1007/s12663-020-01441-9.

SL. NO	TITLE	NAME OF THE PRESENTER	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME PRESENTED	PLACE AND DATE	YEAR
1	Surgical errors and risks in head and neck cancer patients	Dr. Sheron Mathews	6^th World Congress of International Association of Oral Oncology	17-20 May	2017
2	Facial asymmetry, etiology, diagnosis and treatment.	Dr. Sheron Mathews	42^nd AOMSI National Conference	16-18 November	2017

Publications:

Condylar Hyperplasia: Case Report and Literature Review. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-022-01834-y
Paediatric obstructive sleep apnea Journal of MAR dental sciences and rehablitation
TMJ Arthroscopy Journal of MAR dental sciences and rehablitation

Dr. Keshini M.P.
Currently serving at Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru.
Completed her undergraduate dental training (BDS) from M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, (RGUHS) Bangalore and earned her postgraduate degree (MDS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from JSS Academy of Higher education and research, Mysore. Following her postgraduate training, she completed a Senior Residency in the Craniofacial Unit at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, where she enhanced her expertise in the management of complex craniofacial conditions. She subsequently served as a faculty member at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences from 2021 to 2024 .

With more than 600 major surgery cases to her credit, her primary surgical interests focuses in maxillofacial trauma, pathology and orthognathic surgery. Academically, she is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education and clinical training, with a strong commitment to mentoring future dental professionals. Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum of topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with publications spanning various areas within the specialty, reflecting her dedication to advancing clinical practice through research.

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PUBLICATIONS:

1. Assessment of healing using Alvogyl and Platelet Rich Fibrin in patients with Dry Socket- published in Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020, vol 10, issue 2, page 320-324.
2. Softtissue reconstruction of orofacial region – published by Lambert Academic publishing- 2019.
3. Role of Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in COVID19: A boom in treatment- published in Annals of Romanian Society for cell biology, 25(6), 10822-10830.
4. Adata base research on evaluation on stability in rhinoplasty using septal graft or costochondral graft systematic review & meta analysis – published in Annals of Romanian Society for Cell Biology , 25 (6), 11486 -11495.
5. Evaluationof survival of microvascular free flaps for mandibular defects in craniofacial surgery: an original research- published in Turkish journal of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, Vol 32, issue 3.
6. Assessmentof presence of middle mesial canal in mandibular molars in a tertiary hospital using CBCT: A Cross sectional study- published in Journal of advanced medical and dental research, Volume 9, Issue (8), August 2021.
7. Comparing the Efficacy of Intralesional Triamcinalone Acetonide and Hyaluronidase with Placental extract in Oral Submucous Fibrosis cases: An original research, International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S2), 278-284.
8. Efficacy of Vazirani Akinosi and Gow Gates’ Technique in Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block:A comparative study, International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S1), 1257-1262.
9. Alveolar Ridge augmentation using Autogenous Bone graft and Platelet rich Fibrin to facilitate implant placement, A case report : Contemporary Clinical dentistry, Volume 13, Issue 1, January- March 2022.
10. Comparison between different absorbable plating systems in craniofacial surgery- an original research: International journal of health sciences, 6(S1), 8825-8831.
11. Comparison of the efficacy of medical and surgical treatments in oral sub-mucous fibrosis cases: An original research: Journal of Pharmaceutical negative results, Volume 13, Special issue 10, 2022.
12. Bone resorption post open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular condylar head fractures: An original research : International Journal of health sciences, 6(S7), 2615-2620.
13. Predicting post operative nausea and vomiting in oral and maxillofacial surgery: Evaluating risk factors and applicability of the Apfel score- Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery- July 2025.
14. Functional and quality of life outcomes following lateral arm flap reconstruction for medium sized head and neck defects: A prospective study- Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery- July 2025.

Scientific Papers presented:

“Treatment of Ameloblastoma in a patient on Bisphosphonate therapy: a case report”-MIDCOMS, Nepal, 2018

Scientific Posters presented:

“Secondary correction of midface defects post trauma”- 44th Bangalore, 2019 annual National Conference.

Scientific Programmes attended:

Management of Facial trauma- AOCMF course, Chennai, September 2017.
Workshop on Orthognathic Surgery, Raja Rajeshwari Dental College, Bangalore, November 2017.
AOMSI-MIDCOMS, Nepal, April, 2018.
CANCERCON, Bangalore, June 2018.
Gnathopedia, Manipal, September 2018.
Oral Cancer update, CDE Programme, JSS Dental college Mysore, April 2019.
Amrita Maxilla mandible reconstruction summit, Kochi, May 2019.
Correction of post traumatic facial deformities, CDE Programme, SDM Dental college, Dharwad, June 2019.
Oral Oncology, Maxillofacial Trauma and Implantology, CDE Programme, JSS Dental College, Mysore, February 2020.
Completed BLS & ACLS course by AHA conducted by VASA, VIMS&RC in 2025.
Participated in CDE programme ” Precision versus minimal invasion” conducted by the department of OMFS in VIMS&RC- July 2026.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Sl no	Organization	Membership status
1.	Association of Maxillofacial Surgery of India (AOMSI)	Life Member

Dr. Anusha K. V.
is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over three years of clinical experience in managing a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences and her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College. To further enhance her expertise, she completed a Postgraduate Fellowship in Advanced Maxillofacial Trauma at Hosmat Hospital. Dr. Anusha is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care with a strong focus on precision, compassion, and surgical excellence.

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Achivements:

Voluntaryservice to KIMS Hospital during COVID 19 Pandemic in the year
Participated in a comprehensive Implant workshop in 2019.
Completed BLS & ACLS by AHA conducted at VASA, VIMS & RC in 2025
Participated in CDE programme ” Precision versus minimal invasion” conducted by the department of OMFS in VIMS&RC- July 2026.

Scientific Presentations:

Papers:

Case report on mucormycosis in OOO Symposium conducted by JSS
Rare ophthalmic complications in oral and maxillofacial surgery- A Review

Posters:

Reconstruction of the orofacial soft tissues = reconstruction of identity

a case series in national conference AOMSI and Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences

Application of immunofluorescence in diagnosis of oral lesions in BDS in national convention of IAOMR

Lifetime membership:

Lifetime member of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India

Dr. Sushma S
Completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) followed by a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Sri Hasanamba Dental College, Hassan. During her postgraduate training, she gained extensive clinical experience across various domains of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, maxillofacial trauma, management of infections, minor surgical procedures, and implantology. She is currently serving as a faculty member in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. With a strong passion for teaching and clinical training, she is dedicated to continuously enhancing her knowledge and surgical skills.

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PUBLICATIONS:

Giantameloblastoma of Mandible: A case report, Published in International journal of dental science and innovative research, Volume 8, Issue 5 oct.
Rarerevelation: A unique traumatic bone cyst Journey – A case report, Published in International journal of scientific research, in August.
NavigatingTrigeminal Neuralgia: Hope for rural patients- A case Report ,Published in International journal of dental science and innovative research, Volume 7, Issue 6 Nov.
Ameloblasticfibroma of the Maxilla: A case report, Published in International journal of dental science and innovative research, Volume 6, Issue 4 Aug 2024.
Comparative clinical evaluation of efficacy of platelet rich fibrin and concentrated growth factor in surgical management of periapical cyst Review and case report , Published in journal of pearldent, Volume 15 , Issue 1 , January-June 2023.