Dr. B. Ranjit Singh is a consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive clinical and academic experience in managing facial trauma, dentofacial deformities, and complex maxillofacial conditions. He brings a strong background in both surgical practice and dental education to the Department of Dentistry.
Education & Training:
Dr. Ranjit Singh completed his Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka), graduating as University 2nd Rank holder in 2006. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from M.R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
Academic Experience:
He served as Senior Lecturer and later Reader in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at K.L.E. Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Bangalore, over a six-year academic tenure.
Areas of Surgical Interest:
- Cranio-Facial Trauma
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Minor Surgical Procedures
- Distraction Osteogenesis
- TMJ Ankylosis
- Cleft Lip and Palate
Clinical Experience:
As a Consulting Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Ranjit Singh manages patients with facial trauma, dentofacial deformities, orthognathic and TMJ surgeries, oral cancer, and cleft lip & palate. His surgical practice spans minor oral surgical procedures such as surgical removal of impacted teeth, cyst enucleation, dentoalveolar trauma, and preprosthetic surgery, as well as major maxillofacial surgeries including open reduction and fixation of maxillofacial trauma, treatment of maxillofacial infections, orthognathic surgery, TMJ ankylosis and distraction osteogenesis, management of odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumours, and autogenous bone harvesting and grafting. He has also served as first surgical assistant for complex procedures involving dentofacial deformities, reconstructive surgery, head and neck oncology, and rhinoplasty.
Publications:
- Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Internal Derangement – Indian Journal of Dental Advancement (IJDA), 2010
- Maxillofacial Injuries in Pediatric Patients: An Overview – World Journal of Dentistry, 2011
- Uncommon Appearance of a Very Common Disease: Maxillofacial Cysticercosis Conservative Management – Karnataka State Dental Journal, 2009
- Necrotising Fasciitis of Face in Odontogenic Infection: A Rare Clinical Entity – World Journal of Dentistry, 2012
He has presented numerous papers and posters at national conferences and co-authored several postgraduate papers and posters at local and national level conferences.
Approach to Care:
Dr. Ranjit Singh is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred oral and maxillofacial surgical care, combining surgical precision with a strong academic foundation to deliver safe and effective outcomes.
