Dr. Jayanthi Lingaraj: Assistant Professor at Meenakshi Academy for Higher education and Research, India
Dr. Jayanthi Lingaraj is a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over three years of clinical experience, excelling in maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, and facial aesthetics. She is a Gold Medalist in her Master of Dental Surgery program and holds a prestigious fellowship in Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Surgery from Cleft Children International, Switzerland. Her professional mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care while advancing surgical techniques in craniofacial reconstruction and aesthetic dentistry.
Online Profiles
Dr. Jayanthi Lingaraj is affiliated with Meenakshi Cleft and Craniofacial Centre in Chennai, India. She has an established academic presence with a Scopus Author ID: 55451066100, under which she has published 12 documents that have been cited 141 times, reflecting an h-index of 8. Dr. Jayanthi is connected to ORCID for enhanced research visibility and digital identity management, allowing seamless integration and verification of her scholarly work across platforms.
Education
Dr. Jayanthi completed her MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, where she graduated with top honors as a Gold Medalist. Her foundational dental education was obtained from Sathyabama Dental College, where she earned her BDS degree with first-class distinction. Further, she specialized in cleft and craniofacial surgery through a rigorous fellowship with Cleft Children International in Switzerland. Complementing her surgical expertise, she has pursued advanced certification courses in facial aesthetics, hair transplantation, and aesthetic rhinoplasty, ensuring a comprehensive skill set.
Research Focus
Her research portfolio centers on improving surgical outcomes in cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial deformity correction, and post-surgical healing processes. She is particularly focused on regenerative medicine applications, such as combining bone marrow mononuclear cells with platelet-rich plasma for alveolar cleft bone regeneration. Additionally, she investigates neuro-sensory disturbances following third molar extraction and evaluates the efficacy of botulinum toxin in scar management, aiming to enhance both functional recovery and aesthetic results.
Experience
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Dr. Jayanthi also fulfills her role as a Surgical Fellow at Cleft Children International based in Chennai. She has provided expert consultation across numerous dental and multi-specialty clinics in the region, offering advanced surgical care. With extensive teaching experience, she has delivered multiple undergraduate lectures and actively mentors students in clinical and research settings, fostering the next generation of oral surgeons.
Research Timeline & Activities
Dr. Jayanthi’s research contributions began with material sciences in restorative dentistry and expanded into surgical innovations and clinical studies. From 2017 onwards, she has published in high-impact journals, focusing on areas such as tissue thickness in implant placement and congenital craniofacial conditions. Current projects include evaluating placental extract in third molar socket healing, novel bone regeneration techniques for alveolar clefts, and randomized control trials on botulinum toxin use in cleft scar management. She consistently engages in guiding students through research methodologies and publication processes.
Awards & Honors
Throughout her academic and professional journey, Dr. Jayanthi has garnered numerous accolades recognizing her scholarly excellence and clinical skills. Highlights include double Gold Medals for academic achievement at MAHER University, a Post Graduate Academic Excellence Award, and several awards for best papers and posters at national and state dental conventions. These honors underscore her dedication to clinical innovation, research quality, and educational leadership.
Top Noted Publication
Dr. Jayanthi Lingaraj’s notable publication, titled “Oral Vitamin B12 Versus Intra-Nasal Vitamin B12 in Transient Neurosensory Disturbances Following Third Molar Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study,” is set to be published in the Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery in 2025. This study evaluates the comparative efficacy of oral and intranasal Vitamin B12 in managing temporary nerve disturbances post-third molar extraction, offering important clinical insights for improving patient outcomes in oral surgery.
Strengths for the Best Innovator Award
Pioneering Research in Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Jayanthi is at the forefront of integrating novel regenerative techniques, such as the use of bone marrow mononuclear cells combined with platelet-rich plasma for alveolar cleft bone regeneration. This innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize cleft repair surgeries, significantly improving healing outcomes and patient quality of life.Clinical Innovation in Neurosensory Recovery
Her research on comparing oral versus intranasal Vitamin B12 for managing transient neurosensory disturbances following third molar surgery reflects a unique clinical innovation that could transform postoperative care protocols and enhance nerve recovery for patients undergoing oral surgeries.Multidisciplinary Surgical Expertise
Dr. Jayanthi combines advanced surgical skills in maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, cleft, craniofacial reconstruction, and facial aesthetics. This multidisciplinary mastery allows her to innovate by merging functional and aesthetic surgical techniques for holistic patient care.Commitment to Evidence-Based Practice and Education
By actively mentoring students and guiding research, Dr. Jayanthi fosters a culture of scientific inquiry and innovation. Her leadership in academic and clinical settings promotes the translation of cutting-edge research into practical surgical applications.Recognition Through High-Impact Publications and Awards
Her consistent track record of publishing in reputed journals, coupled with prestigious accolades like multiple Gold Medals and best paper/poster awards, highlights her innovative contributions and the high regard in which her work is held by the professional community.