Faculty

Padma Mukherjee, B.D.S., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Division of Orthodontics, Department of Craniofacial Sciences

Education

2002-2008: Ph.D., Skeletal and Craniofacial Oral Biology Program and Orthodontic Residency, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut.

2001-2002: Internship (GPR) Government Dental Hospital, University of Mumbai, India.

1997-2001: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.), University of Pune, India.

Experience

2008 - Present: Assistant Professor, Division of Orthodontics, Department of Craniofacial Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut.

2008 - Present: Co-director, Pedo-ortho Seminar Course, Division of Orthodontics, Department of Craniofacial Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut.

2008 - Present: Program Director – Predoctoral Orthodontic Education, University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut

2002 - 2007: Graduate Assistant, Department of Restorative Medicine and Skeletal Development, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut.

2001 - 2002: Intern, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India.

Honors

• 2009: Thomas Graber Award of Special Merit, AAO.
• 2008: Nominated for Milo Hellman Award.
• 2008: Nominated for AAO Leadership Conference, by North Eastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO), Orlando, FL, 2009.
• 2006: Young Investigator Award, ASBMR, 2006.
• 2002: Certificate of merit awarded for conducting public awareness of tobacco and its effects related to oral health.
• 2001: First Prize awarded by the Odontological Group (United Kingdom) for Best Table – Top Clinical Demonstration on “Tooth Splinting”
• 2001: Certificate of merit awarded by the Dental School – Outstanding Student.
• 2001: Certificate of merit awarded for getting a distinction in Surgery.
• 2000: Certificate of merit awarded for being first in the University of Pune.
• 1999: Certificate of merit awarded for standing first in Pharmacology.
• 1998: Certificate of merit awarded for standing first in Oral Anatomy.
• 1997: First Prize awarded in the Inter college Scientific Session conducted by Pravara Medical Trust – “Ethical considerations in dentistry.”

Publications

Orthodontic Considerations for Gingival Health During Pregnancy - A Review, Manuscript Submitted for IJDH, 2008.

“Cherubism Gene Sh3bp2 is Important for Optimal Bone Formation, Osteoblast Differentiation and Function” Manuscript Submitted for Milo Hellman Award; AJODO, 2008.

Current Trends and Applications of Cone Beam CT in Orthodontics: A Systematic Review, Manuscript, Under Review, AJODO, 2008.

Biomechanical Considerations During Orthodontic Treatment of Amelogenesis Imperfecta, Manuscript in preparation for AJODO, 2008.

“Characterization of Sh3bp2 knock-In Mouse: A Model for Cherubism- Thesis published, University of Connecticut Health Center, 2007.

"Increased myeloid cell response to M-CSF and RANK cause bone loss and inflammation in Sh3bp2 "Cherubism" Mice"; Cell, 2007.