Dipankar Hazra

Dedicated and accomplished Dental Surgeon with more than 19 years of clinical experience spanning India, Afghanistan and Kenya, including over 9 years of international practice in Kenya. Skilled across the full spectrum of general dentistry with advanced expertise in cosmetic dentistry, dental implantology and fixed orthodontics. Committed to delivering world-class, affordable dental care, mentoring junior colleagues, and continually adopting the latest clinical techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Consultant Dentist - Lifecare Hospital - Eldoret, Kenya

(2024-10)

Provide comprehensive general, cosmetic and surgical dental care across all age groups.

• Perform all types of extractions — routine, retained roots, impactions and minor oral surgery.
• Deliver dental implants, fixed orthodontic braces and laser treatments.
• Carry out restorations (light-cure, GIC, silver, silicate), pulpectomy and root canal treatment.
• Provide crown & bridge, porcelain and zirconia capping, partial and complete dentures, bleaching and scaling.

Chief Consultant Dentist (Group) - Mediheal Hospital & Fertility Centre - Eldoret, Kenya

(2014-12 - 2024-09)

Led the dental department across the hospital group, setting clinical standards and mentoring junior dentists.

• Managed the full range of extractions, implants and fixed orthodontic treatment.
• Performed pulpectomy, root canal treatment, laser procedures and ongoing appliance maintenance.
• Delivered crown & bridge, dentures, porcelain and zirconia capping, bleaching and scaling.

Consultant Dentist - Kaisha Health Care Hospital - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2013-09 - 2014-12)

Provided full-scope dental treatment including extractions, implants and fixed orthodontic appliances.

• Performed pulpectomy, root canal treatment, crown & bridge and denture work.
• Cultivated an excellent working environment for junior dentists and supported their professional goals.

Dentist - Monawar Hospital - Mazar-i-Sharif region, Afghanistan

(2012-08 - 2013-07)

Independently managed the dental department, including operation of digital X-ray.

• Performed extractions, all types of fillings, root canal treatment, crown & bridge and dentures.

Senior Dentist - Smile & Shine Dental Clinic - Kolkata, India

(2009-02 - 2012-07)

Gained extensive exposure to varied and challenging cases.

• Reviewed assigned cases and discussed complex cases within specialist groups.
• Gained extensive exposure to varied and challenging cases — extractions, fillings, RCT, crown & bridge and radiography.
• Maintained excellent coordination with co-surgeons.

P.R.O. cum Lecturer — Dept. of Prosthodontics - M.M. Dental College & Hospital - Darbhanga, Bihar, India

(2006-04 - 2009-01)

Diagnosed and treated a high volume of varied cases and guided students.

• Diagnosed and treated a high volume of varied cases including extractions, fillings, RCT and bridging.
• Devised precise and efficient treatment plans through detailed case assessment.
• Maintained strict hygiene and a supportive clinical environment.
• Coordinated between students and college management and guided subordinates and students.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry - Mithila Minority Dental College & Hospital (2006)

Fellowship - Fixed Orthodontics - Indian Dental Academy

Certificate - Dental Implants - Indian Dental Academy

Bachelor of Science - Science - A.J.C. Bose College, University of Calcutta (1995)