Dr. Darshana Sarkar
Overview
Dr. Darshana Sarkar is a qualified Orthodontist with B.D.S. and M.D.S. degrees and over 7 years of professional experience in Dentistry and Orthodontics. She specialises in comprehensive orthodontic treatment, offering a wide range of treatment options, including conventional metal braces, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces such as the Damon System, and clear aligner therapy.
With a strong focus on patient-centred care and evidence-based treatment, Dr. Sarkar is committed to achieving functional, stable, and aesthetically pleasing outcomes. She provides personalised treatment plans based on the individual orthodontic needs and clinical requirements of each patient.
Professional Experience
Dr. Darshana Sarkar is currently associated as a Consultant Orthodontist in and around Kolkata and also serves as a Visiting Medical Officer at a well-known hospital in South Kolkata.
Previously, she worked as an Assistant Professor at a dental college, where she was involved in academic teaching, clinical training, and mentoring students.
Over the course of her professional career, she has gained extensive hands-on experience in managing a broad spectrum of orthodontic conditions, from routine alignment and bite correction to more complex cases requiring specialised orthodontic and myofunctional appliances.
Dr. Darshana Sarkar has successfully managed and treated a wide range of complex orthodontic cases, including:
Comprehensive Orthodontic Cases
Management of varied orthodontic concerns using treatment modalities such as ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, Damon System braces, and clear aligners, depending on the patient’s clinical requirements.
Jaw Deviation Cases
Management of orthodontic conditions involving jaw deviations through appropriate diagnostic evaluation and customised orthodontic treatment.
TMJ-Related Pain Cases
Treatment of patients experiencing temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related discomfort using appropriate orthodontic and myofunctional appliances, with a focus on improving function and overall oral balance.
Through her clinical expertise, academic experience, and extensive practical exposure, Dr. Sarkar continues to provide personalised orthodontic care designed around each patient’s individual needs, with an emphasis on long-term function, stability, and aesthetics.
Education
- 2022Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S.) in OrthodonticsGuru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences, under West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata
- 2019Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Her academic qualifications, combined with extensive clinical exposure, have enabled her to develop a comprehensive approach to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment.
Publications
| Title | Journal & Index | Author status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Insight into Supportive Periodontal Therapy and Maintenance CareReview Article | University J Dent Scie 2024; Vol. 10, Issue 2 — Official journal of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | Reviewer and fourth author | July 2024 |
| Dentoskeletal Correction by Growth Modification in a Young Child Using Myofunctional Trainer: A Case Report | International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, Volume 17, Issue 6 — PUBMED index | Manuscript writer, reviewer, fourth author | June 2024 |
| A Stretch In Time Saves The Occlusion: A Case Report | European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Volume 9, Issue 7, pp. 6566–6572 — SCOPUS index | Third author | 2022 |
| Establishment of Cephalometric Norms Using Tetragon Analysis In Bengali PopulationOriginal Study | Journal of Pharmacy and Bio-Allied Sciences 2023;15:S1244-9 — PUBMED index | First author, corresponding author, manuscript writer, manuscript editor | July 2023 |
| Two-dimensional and three-dimensional methods of diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea — a review | Journal of Oral and Dental Health, Volume 8, Issue 1, 2023 — University Journal of Lalith Narayan Mithila University | First author and corresponding author | July 2023 |
| Comparison of buccal corridor width in extraction and non-extraction Mithilanchal orthodontic patientsOriginal Study | Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, Volume 12, No. 2 — WebMD and SCOPUS index | First author, corresponding author, manuscript writer, manuscript editor | Dec 2022 |
| Assessment of satisfaction of removable complete and partial denture wearers in institutionalized patients of Kanpur city, IndiaOriginal Research Study | Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, Volume 13, Special Issue 8, 2022 — SCOPUS index | Fourth author | July 2022 |