Dheeraj Kumar Koli

Professional dental practitioner with strong background in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Adept at performing wide range of dental procedures, including restorative, preventive, and cosmetic treatments. Known for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing needs to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and results-driven approach.

•Best poster presentation award in ICP 2021, International College of Prosthodontics virtual Meeting from 22nd to 25th September 2021 in clinical research presentation.

•Constituent Membership International college of Prosthodontics, is designed for individuals who have completed a formal prosthodontic training program or are recognized for their sustained academic, clinical, or research contributions in the field of prosthodontics.

•Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), India

•Member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the premier International organization representing dentists. ADA membership reflects a commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional practice, ethics, and lifelong learning in the dental profession.

•Achieved placement on the Dean's List for 6 consecutive semesters from 2023vto 2025 at the University of Southern California's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, demonstrating consistent academic excellence.

•Awarded best presentation - The 2nd International Workshop for Young Maxillofacial Prosthetics Educators (yMPE), March 7-10, 2023, Tokyo, Japan

•Best paper award - Scientific presentation- “Presented on 12th November,2022 Faculty paper session In 50th IPS conference New Delhi.

• 1. As a reviewer in the Indian Journal of cancer.
• 2. As a reviewer in the Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society.
• 3. Editorial Board Member of Journal Acta scientific Dental Sciences
• 4. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 2025
• Nitrous Training - 2025
• Awarded World congress of oral Implantology – Diplomate, By WCOI Japan division 5thGlobal American Academy Implant Dentistry Conference-2019 New Delhi, 2019

• 1. Khan S, Jain V, Koli DK, Nanda A. Comparative evaluation of the wear of polished opaque zirconia crowns, polished translucent zirconia crowns, and opposing natural teeth: A split-mouth clinical trial. J Prosthet Dent. Published online November 10, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.10.038
• 2. Nanda A, Koli DK, Kaur H. Technique for Spacer Adaptation and Custom Tray Fabrication in Impression Making for Fixed Prosthodontics. Contemp Clin Dent. 2024 Jul-Sep;15(3):220-222.
• 3. Rastogi S, Rani K, Sharma V, Bharti PS, Deo K, Jain V, Nanda A, Kumar S, Koli DK. Osteogenic markers in peri-implant crevicular fluid in immediate and delayed-loaded dental implants: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2023 Jun;25(3):540-548. doi: 10.1111/cid.13199. Epub 2023 Mar 20. PMID: 36940923.
• 4. Devi EM, Gupta C, Kochhar KP, Koli DK, Nanda A, Jain V. A long-term nutritional assessment of maxillary cancer patients undergoing prosthodontic rehabilitation after surgery: A longitudinal study. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2022 Sep-Oct;12(5):702-708
• 5. Venkatraman N, Jain V, Nanda A, Koli DK. Comparison of Soft Tissue Volumetric Changes and Pink Esthetics After Immediate Implant Placement with Socket Shield and Conventional Techniques: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Prosthodont. 2023 Dec 18;36(6):674-680.
• 6. Kv N, Jain V, Koli DK, Kumar S, Nanda A. Comparative Evaluation of Osteocalcin in Peri-implant Crevicular Fluid and Radiographic Bone Loss in Immediate Loading and Delayed Loading Protocols: A Preliminary Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Prosthodont. 2022;35(2):174-180.
• 7. P NV, Jain V, Sharma DN, Koli DK, Nanda A, Thimmarayappa A. High-dose-rate remote brachytherapy for metachronous second primary carcinoma of soft palate by iridium 192 isotope in an afterload surface mold. Spec Care Dentist. 2022;42(5):536-540
• 8. Raj R, Koli DK, Bhalla AS, Jain V, Manchanda S, Nanda A. Effect of rehabilitation by using the shortened dental arch concept on the thickness of the masseter muscle and occlusal force: A pilot study. J Prosthet Dent. 2023;130(5):698-704.
• 9. Km, S., Koli, D. K., Jain, V., Pruthi, G., & Nanda, A. (2021). Comparison of ridge resorption and patient satisfaction in single implant-supported mandibular overdentures with conventional complete dentures: A randomised pilot study. Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research, 11(1), 71–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2020.11.014
• 10. Selvaraj U, Koli DK, Jain V, Nanda A. Evaluation of the wear of glazed and polished zirconia crowns and the opposing natural teeth: A clinical pilot study [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 11]. J Prosthet Dent. 2020;S0022-3913
• 11. Kumar N, Koli DK, Jain V, Nanda A. Stress distribution and patient satisfaction in flexible and cast metal removable partial dentures: Finite element analysis and randomized pilot study. J Oral BiolCraniofac Res. 2021;11(4):478-485
• 12. Vijayabharathi P, Koli DK, Jain V, Deo SV, Thakar A, Deb KS, Nanda A. Prospective Clinical Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Prosthodontic Rehabilitation on Psychological Status and Quality of Life in Maxillectomy Patients: An Indian Experience. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2021) [published online ahead of print].
• 13. Pruthi G, Bansal K, Jain V, Kumar Koli D. Retrospective study of treatment outcomes with implant retained auricular prostheses at a tertiary referral care centre. J Oral BiolCraniofac Res. 2020;10(3):266-275.
• 14. Bharate V, Kumar Y, Koli D, Pruthi G, Jain V. Effect of different abutment materials (zirconia or titanium) on the crestal bone height in 1 year. Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research. 2020;10(1):372-374.
• 15. Kumar Y, Jain V, Chauhan SS, Bharate V, Koli D, Kumar M., Influence of different forms and materials (zirconia or titanium) of abutments in peri-implant soft-tissue healing using matrix metalloproteinase-8: A randomized pilot study. J Prosthet Dent. 2017 Oct; 118(4):475-48.
• 16. Koli DK Prosthodontic rehabilitation of acquired mandibular defects -from inability to ability.J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2018 Nov;18(Suppl 2):S108-S109. doi: 10.4103/09724052.246621.
• 17. Kaur H, Nanda A, Verma M, Mutneja P, Koli D, Bhardwaj S. Prosthetic rehabilitation of resected orbit in a case of mucormycosis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2018;18(4):364–369. doi:10.4103/jips.jips_53_18
• 18. Koli D, Nanda A, Kaur H, Verma M, Jain C,Cameo surface recording in complete denture fabrication using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: A clinical report.J Prosthet Dent. 2017 Aug; 118(2):127-130.
• 19. Nanda A, Krishnan S, Kaur H, Koli D, Manak K, Verma M, Gill S., Authors' Response. J Prosthet Dent. 2017 May; 117(5):575-576
• 20. Koli D, Kaur H, Nanda A, Verma M, Manak K, Gupta R, Gill S.. Correction of cheek biting in a dentate patient.J Prosthet Dent. 2016 Aug; 116(2):300-3.
• 21. Kaur H, Nanda A, Verma M, Koli D. Technique for adapting a spacer for a custom impression tray.J Prosthet Dent. 2016 Dec; 116(6):851-852
• 22. Nanda A, Krishnan S, Kaur H, Koli D, Manak K, Verma M, Gill S.. Correction of microstomia in an edentulous patient.J Prosthet Dent. 2016 Feb; 115(2):137-40.
• 23. Nanda A, Kaur H, Koli D, Manak K, Verma M. In-office technique to fabricate triple tray.Indian J Dent Res. 2015 Nov-Dec; 26(6):648-51
• 24. Krishnan S, Koli D, Nanda A, Verma M. Fracture management of an edentulous mandible in a geriatric osteoporotic patient. Indian J Dent Res. 2015 Sep-Oct;26(5): 542-4
• 25. Nanda A, Koli D, Sharma S, Suryavanshi S, Verma M. Alleviating speech and deglutition: Role of a prosthodontist in multidisciplinary management of velopharyngeal insufficiency.J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2015 Jul-Sep; 15(3):281-3.
• 26. Kaur H, Nanda A, Koli D, Verma M, Singh H, Bishnoi I, Pathak P, Gupta A. An Alternate Vista in Rehabilitation of Cranial Defects: Combining Digital and Manual Techniques to Fabricate a Hybrid Cranioplast.J Craniofac Surg. 2015 Jun; 26(4):1313-5
• 27. Sharma S, Nanda A, Koli D, Daksh S, Verma M. Role of a dentist in comprehensive management of a comatose patient with post traumatic head injury and neuropathological chewing.Indian J Palliat Care. 2014 May; 20(2):146-52.
• 28. Nanda A, Koli D, Sharma S, Gill S, Verma M., Checking the cheek bite injury: fabrication of an interim cheek guard appliance.Spec Care Dentist. 2014 Jul-Aug; 34(4):208-11
• 29. Gupta M, Lamba AK, Verma M, Faraz F, Tandon S, Chawla K, Koli DK, Comparison of periodontal open flap debridement versus closed debridement with Er,Cr:YSGG laser. Aust Dent J. 2013 Mar; 58(1):41-9. doi: 10.1111/adj.12021
• 30. Koli DK, Nanda A, Verma M. Acrylic cranial implant: an alternative vector in management of cranial defect.J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Nov; 23(6):e591-4
• 31. Dheeraj Kumar Koli, Manak Gupta, Mahesh Verma, Arundeep Kaur Lamba, Kirti Chawla Management of denture-induced epulis fissuratum with Er, Cr: YSGG laser: a case report Lasers in Dentistry XVIII, 2012
• 1. Chapter 31 - Role of Prosthodontist in functional and esthetic rehabilitation of clefts” for the book titled“A Handbook of Clinical Orthodontics for Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities” Thieme
• 2. Nanda, A., Iyer, S., Kattadiyil, M.T., Jain, V., Kaur, H., Koli, D. (2022). Contemporary Applications of 3D Printing in Prosthodontics. In: Chaudhari, P.K., Bhatia, D., Sharan, J. (eds) 3D Printing in Oral Health Science. Springer
• 1. Poster presentation - New dimension in shade selection ,35th IPS conference, September 2007, New Delhi
• 2. Paper presentation - Castable attachments – case report ,36th IPS conference , November 2008, Bangalore
• 3. Poster presentation -Maxillofacial prosthesis- a dog bite victim 36th IPS conference , November 2008, Bangalore
• 4. Poster presentation - Laser in prosthodontic 36th IPS conference , November 2008, Bangalore
• 5. Paper presentation - Rehabilitating cleft palate with telescopic prosthesis- a case report ,11th national pg convention(IPS), 2009, New Delhi
• 6. Paper presentation -Implant supported overdenture- a case report ,37th IPS conference, November 2009, Thrissur Kerala.
• 7. Poster presentation -Retention in maxillofacial prosthesis 37th IPS conference, November 2009, Thrissur Kerala.
• 8. Paper presentation - Implant supported over denture – case report , World Congress Of Oral Implant logy, Nov 2010, New Delhi.
• 9. Poster presentation -Reverse engineering for flapless implant placement and immediate loading. 10th World Congress of Oral Implantology and AAID global conference 2016 New Delhi. 11th to 13th November.
• 10. Poster presentation -A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE” – making the best of tool of time in Implantology!!!” 10thWorld Congress of Oral Implantology and AAID global conference 2016 New Delhi. 11th to 13th November.
• 11. Poster presentation -Implant prosthetic rehabilitation with free fibula graft after mandibulectomy – A CASE REPORT. Maxillofacial prosthesis symposium, 23rd – 25th march 2017. Kochi, Kerala.
• 12. Paper presentation -Prosthodontic treatment outcome in mandibulectomy patients with or without reconstruction – a 2 year retrospective study . Joint meeting of ISMR and AAMP, 28th -31st October 2017 San Francisco, USA.
• 13. Poster presentation- Management of dental trauma in anterior jaws with dental implants. 20th World Congress of Dental Traumatology, 2018, San Diego, USA 15th to 18th august 2018.
• 14. Paper presentation “Socket Shielding Technique - An Evidence Based Approach” has been accepted for “5th Global American Academy of Implant Dentistry Conference 2019” scheduled from 1st – 3rd March 2019.
• 15. Poster presentation - Masticatory efficiency and bite force changes in complete denture with or without soft liner, Science and Art Of Prosthetic Dentistry , ICP & EPA joint meeting 4th to 7th September 2019b Amsterdam The Netherlands
• 16. Paper Presentation “Immediate implant with root retention” 47th Indian prosthodontics society conference 28th Nov to 1st Dec 2019Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• 17. Paper presentation – Management of trauma with a dental implant. 48th IPS virtual conference Nagpur 4th to 6th December 2020.
• 18. Paper in International Conference: “Fibular Neomandible Prosthetic Rehabilitation Via Fixed Or Removable Implant Supported Prosthesis..” at 13th Biennial conference of the international society for maxillofacial rehabilitation hosted by the Indian Prosthodontic Society, Pune India from 5th to 7th& 12th to 14th February 2021.
• 19. Paper Presentation- “evaluation of inflammatory markers metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) levels in different loading protocols.“ Presented on 23rd September 2021 poster session., ICP 2021, International College of Prosthodontics virtual Meeting from 22nd to 25th September 2021.