Rohtak PGIDS research on mandibular fractures gets global glory for UHS

A research study on mandibular fractures conducted by faculty members of the Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, has brought global recognition for its parent institute, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHS).

The study on mandibular condylar fractures conducted by Dr Amrish Bhagol, Dr Virendra Singh, and Dr Rahul of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Rohtak PGIDS, has been included in the top 50 most-cited studies in the world by the American Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Congratulating the PGIDS faculty and Principal Dr Sanjay Tewari on this achievement, UHS Vice-Chancellor, Prof H.K. Aggarwal, said the recognition was a proud moment for the university.

Speaking about the research study, Prof Bhagol explained that road accidents across the world are increasing, due to which injuries to the facial bones, especially the mandible, are common. “Mandibular fractures are the most common maxillofacial injuries and pose serious challenges to patients’ functional rehabilitation, aesthetics, and quality of life. The research contributes to advancing scientific understanding in this important field, contributing to improved patient outcomes, advanced surgical protocols and global healthcare strategies,” he stated.

Prof Bhagol has developed a widely acclaimed classification system for mandibular fractures, which was published in the American Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This system is now used by surgeons worldwide and has become an important tool for treatment planning and standardization, helping in the management of mandibular fractures.

Dr Virendra Singh and Dr Amrish Bhagol have also been published in various national and international journals. They have jointly contributed to approximately 150 research publications, which have nearly 2,800 citations. Their work has also been cited in leading textbooks published in the USA and the UK.

Together, they have also successfully performed over 5,000 surgeries.