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Dinesh Rokaya
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Assistant Professor
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Dr. Dinesh Rokaya earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2009), an MSc in Dentistry from Mahidol University, Thailand (2015), and a PhD in Dental Biomaterials Science from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2019).
He holds the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK, and an Affiliate Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP), USA.
Dr. Rokaya has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award (2025), ranking among the Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University & Elsevier (2023-2025), inclusion in the Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry (2021), and the Dean’s List Award from Mahidol University (2014).
He has made extensive academic contributions, with more than 135 publications in international journals, 15 book chapters, and one authored book (H-index: 33). His primary research interests include prosthetic dentistry, maxillofacial prosthetics, digital dentistry, esthetic dentistry, and dental biomaterials.
In addition to his research, Dr. Rokaya serves as an Editorial Board Member of BMC Oral Health and a Scientific Advisory Board Member of JDR Clinical & Translational Research.
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57207791958
GoogleScholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f8mcw4QAAAAJ&hl=en
Education
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2004-2009).
Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2004-2009).
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Master of Science in Dentistry from Mahidol University, Thailand (2012-2015).
Master of Science in Dentistry from Mahidol University, Thailand (2012-2015).
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PhD in Dental Biomaterials Science at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2015-2019).
PhD in Dental Biomaterials Science at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2015-2019).
Teaching Area
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Geriatric Dentistry
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Preclinical Prosthodontics
Preclinical Prosthodontics
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Clinical Dentistry
Research
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Prosthetic Dentistry
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Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
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Digital Dentistry
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Esthetic Dentistry
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Dental Biomaterials
Publications
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Journal
Witoonkitvanich P, Amornsettachai P, Panyayong W, Rokaya D, Vongsirichat N, Suphangul S. Comparison of the stability of immediate dental implant placement in fresh molar extraction sockets in the maxilla and mandible: a controlled, prospective, non-randomized clinical trial., International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Vol: 54, pp.365 - 373, Jan 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2024.12.011
Witoonkitvanich P, Amornsettachai P, Panyayong W, Rokaya D, Vongsirichat N, Suphangul S. Comparison of the stability of immediate dental implant placement in fresh molar extraction sockets in the maxilla and mandible: a controlled, prospective, non-randomized clinical trial., International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Vol: 54, pp.365 - 373, Jan 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2024.12.011
About the journal
Journal Name
International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Journal
Maher N, Mahmood A, Fareed MA, Kumar N, Rokaya D, Zafar MS. An updated review and recent advancements in carbon-based bioactive coatings for dental implant applications., Journal of Advanced Research, Vol: 72, pp.265 - 286, May 2025, doi: DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.07.016
Maher N, Mahmood A, Fareed MA, Kumar N, Rokaya D, Zafar MS. An updated review and recent advancements in carbon-based bioactive coatings for dental implant applications., Journal of Advanced Research, Vol: 72, pp.265 - 286, May 2025, doi: DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.07.016
About the journal
Journal Name
Journal of Advanced Research
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Journal
MH Rao, K Rajkumar, G Pavithra, R Ramadoss, S Shankar, K Janani, Srivastava KC, Shrivastava D, Rokaya D. Antibiofilm efficiency of silver and copper nanoparticle incorporated calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament: An in vitro study., Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, Vol: 13, pp.319 - 324, Feb 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.01.020
MH Rao, K Rajkumar, G Pavithra, R Ramadoss, S Shankar, K Janani, Srivastava KC, Shrivastava D, Rokaya D. Antibiofilm efficiency of silver and copper nanoparticle incorporated calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament: An in vitro study., Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, Vol: 13, pp.319 - 324, Feb 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.01.020
About the journal
Journal Name
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
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Journal
Rokaya D, A Al Jaghsi, R Jagtap, V Srimaneepong. Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry and Dental Biomaterials., Frontiers in Dental Medicine, Vol: 15, pp.1525505 - 1525505, Dec 2024
Rokaya D, A Al Jaghsi, R Jagtap, V Srimaneepong. Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry and Dental Biomaterials., Frontiers in Dental Medicine, Vol: 15, pp.1525505 - 1525505, Dec 2024
About the journal
Journal Name
Frontiers in Dental Medicine
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A.
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Journal
Mohamed SZ, Ghobashy MM, Taymour N, Abdelwahab S, Srimaneepong V, Rokaya D. Accuracy of repaired maxillary dentures from two different repairing techniques: In vitro study., Heliyon, Vol: 10, pp.e40017 - e40017, Oct 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40017
Mohamed SZ, Ghobashy MM, Taymour N, Abdelwahab S, Srimaneepong V, Rokaya D. Accuracy of repaired maxillary dentures from two different repairing techniques: In vitro study., Heliyon, Vol: 10, pp.e40017 - e40017, Oct 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40017
Memberships, Awards and Honors
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Member, American Dental Association
Member, American Dental Association
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Member, British Society of Prosthodontics
Member, British Society of Prosthodontics
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Member, International College of Prosthodontics
Member, International College of Prosthodontics
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Member, International Association of Dental Research
Member, International Association of Dental Research
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Member, American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP)
Member, American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP)
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Member, Academy of Dental Materials
Member, Academy of Dental Materials
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Member, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Member, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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Member, Royal College of Surgeons of England
Member, Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Member, Nepalese Prosthodontic Society
Member, Nepalese Prosthodontic Society
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Member, Nepal Dental Association
Member, Nepal Dental Association
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Member, Nepal Medical Association
Member, Nepal Medical Association