Draft:Bibhakar Ranjan
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{{Short description|Indian dental surgeon and AI advocate}}
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{{Infobox medical person
| name = Bibhakar Ranjan
| honorific_prefix = Dr.
| image = Dr. Bibhakar Ranjan.png
| caption = Dr. Ranjan in 2024
| birth_date = 21 April 1988
| birth_place = Dehri On Sone, Bihar, India
| nationality = Indian
| field = Dentistry
| alma_mater = Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
| known_for = AI in dentistry, Oral Cancer Awareness, Preventive Dentistry
| awards = World's Top 100 Doctors (2022)
}}
Bibhakar Ranjan is an Indian-born dental surgeon based in Bonn, Germany,{{Cite news |last=Mascarenhas |first=Anuradha |date=2025-02-20 |title=Can daily flossing reduce your stroke risk? Here are takeaways from a new study |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/daily-flossing-stroke-9845996/ |work=The Indian Express |pages=displays on first page, 3rd paragraph}} who formerly worked in India and the Seychelles Island.{{Cite news |last=P |first=F |date=2021-12-29 |title=Dentist in Seychelles nominated for World's Top 100 Doctors award by Global Summit Institute |url=https://www.nation.sc/articles/11927/dentist-in-seychelles-nominated-for-worlds-top-100-doctors-award-by-global-summit-institute |access-date= |work=Seychelles Nation |pages=2nd last paragraph - Family background. "After graduating as a dentist I chose a charitable hospital in India rather than a profitable private practice to treat the poor and discriminated people of our society for almost 5 years"}} He serves as the International Ambassador and the Southern Africa Continental President of the Dental AI Association (DAIA),{{Cite web |last=Association |first=Dental AI |date=2024-10-18 |title=DAIA Continental Presidents (Click on Southern Africa) |url=https://www.dentalaia.org/general-8-1 |url-status= |website=Dental AI Association}} an organization formed in 2025 to support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental practice.{{cite web |last1=B. |first1=Kripa |title=Global AI-Dentistry Alliance Formed with Launch of Dental AI Association |url=https://telecomtalk.info/global-ai-dentistry-alliance-dental-ai-association/987180/ |website= telecomtalk.info |access-date=10 April 2025|date=January 1, 2025}} In 2022, Ranjan was recognized as one of the world's Top 100 Doctors by the Global Summit Institute{{Cite web |title=Global Summits - World's Top Doctors |url=https://top100doc.com/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=World's Top 100 Doctors |language=en-US}} for his contributions to preventive oral healthcare, particularly among cancer patients,{{Cite news |last=Nation |first=Seychelles |date=2021-10-29 |title=Dental Care: Oral health in breast cancer patients |url=https://www.nation.sc/articles/11094/-dental-care-oral-health-in-breast-cancer-patients- |work=Seychelles Nation}} pregnant women{{Cite news |last=Nation |first=Seychelles |date=2021-06-15 |title=Dental care: Maternal oral healthcare |url=https://www.nation.sc/articles/9364/dental-care-maternal-oral-healthcare |work=Seychelles Nation}}, and individuals recovering from substance abuse.
Early life and education
Ranjan was born in Dehri-on-sone, Bihar, India, into a family with a strong academic background. His father, a retired professor, and a family of dental professionals influenced his career path, while his grandmother's death from oral cancer during his childhood inspired his focus on combating the disease.{{Cite news |last=Ranjan |first=Bibhakar |date=2024-06-06 |title=How lack of dental checkups is causing oral cancer rise in India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/lack-dental-checkups-rise-oral-cancer-cases-india-2549908-2024-06-06 |work=India Today |pages=|quote=I have seen multiple oral cancer patients and some in my own family. I lost my grandmother to oral cancer when I was very young.}} Ranjan completed his schooling in Dehri-on-sone up to the 12th standard.In an Interview with Ozordi Dimans weekly digital magazine by Today in Seychelles Newspaper on 2024-05-19, Dr Ranjan highlighted his initial academic challenges in the school.[https://www.todayinseychelles.com/]
In 2006, he enrolled at SJM Dental College and Hospital in Chitradurga, Karnataka, under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, to study dentistry. After graduating in 2011,{{Cite web |last=Administartor |first=Website |title=Our Doctor |url=https://drmurthysclinic.com/doctors/dr-bibhakar-ranjan/ |website=Dr. Murthy's Medical & Gastro Clinic}} he worked for 5 years at a charitable hospital in Mumbai, providing free dental care to underserved communities, often focusing on oral cancer patients.
After visiting Seychelles as a tourist in 2016, he relocated there in 2019 to join a multispecialty clinic in southern Mahe islands.
Career and contributions
Ranjan has addressed complex oral health issues throughout his career, Initially as the principal dentist at a private multispecialty clinic in Seychelles, and later in Bonn, Germany. He developed "Sound & Music Therapy" for patients with dental phobia, using guided meditative music inspired by his yogic training to reduce anxiety during treatments.{{Cite news |last=P |first=F |date=2021-07-24 |title=Dentistry: Dental phobia |url=https://www.nation.sc/articles/9869/dentistry-dental-phobia |work=Seychelles Nation}}
In 2021, he emphasized the importance of dental care for breast cancer patients, noting that chemotherapy can cause oral complications like oral mucositis and infections, requiring proactive management. He also highlighted maternal oral health, explaining that pregnancy-related hormonal changes increase gum disease risk, potentially impacting both mother and baby.
Ranjan further addressed the oral health challenges by drug abusers in Seychelles, where nearly 10% of the population is reported to be addicted to heroin and other drugs.{{Cite news |last=Adamou & Alcock |first=Louise & Chris |date=2023-03-06 |title=Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-64785171 |work=BBC}} He highlighted that substance abuse often leads to severe dental decay and gum disease, complicating recovery.{{Cite news |last=P |first=F |date=2021-10-01 |title=Dental Care: Oral health of drug abusers |url=https://www.nation.sc/articles/10671/dental-care-oral-health-of-drug-abusers- |work=Seychelles Nation}}
Artificial Intelligence
In 2024, Ranjan was appointed as the Continental President of the Dental AI Association (DAIA).{{Cite news |last=Amesbury |first=R |date=2024-11-13 |title=The use of AI in dentistry in Seychelles |url=https://www.todayinseychelles.com/ |work=Today in Seychelles}} He leads global efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into dental practice. Ranjan has stated that the combination of AI and robotics could help reduce the healthcare workforce burden in densely populated countries such as India, while also improving precision in the surgical procedures.
He commented on the world's first AI robotic dental procedure in 2024, reflecting his engagement with emerging technologies.{{Cite news |last=Clarance |first=Daphne |date=2024-08-08 |title=In world's first AI robot performs complete dental procedure on Boston man |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/in-worlds-first-ai-robot-performs-complete-dental-procedure-boston-man-2579007-2024-08-08 |work=India Today}} Ranjan has also advocated for the use of AI in dentistry to ease workload pressure, lower the rising cost of dental treatments in India, and promote early diagnosis and intervention.{{Cite news |last=Clarance |first=Daphne |date=2025-03-22 |title=Why Indians pay a high price for dental treatments |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/why-indians-pay-a-high-price-for-dental-treatments-2696941-2025-03-22 |work=India Today |pages=last paragraph}}
Health Podcast Show
Ranjan hosts Seychelles' first health podcast show "Dr. Ranjan Speaks", discussing topics related to oral health and wellness.{{Cite web |title=Dr Ranjan Speaks |url=https://open.spotify.com/show/36rzQ7vyQtSFPrdhnvnQ3g |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Spotify |language=en}}
In the podcast's first episode, titled "How often should you change your toothbrush? Essential tips for dental health," he discusses the frequency of changing toothbrushes, and proper brushing techniques.{{Citation |title=How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush? Essential Tips for Dental Health. |date=2024-05-27 |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aj4jdQNmaKq4fanKQlguQ |access-date=2025-03-28 |language=en}}
According to Ranjan most people do not really know how to use a toothbrush, which often leads to sensitivity and pain in the tooth.{{Cite news |last=Clarance |first=Daphne |date=2024-07-05 |title=How often should you change your toothbrush? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/how-often-should-you-change-your-toothbrush-2562867-2024-07-05?utm_source=global-search&utm_medium=global-search&utm_campaign=global-search |work=India Today}}
A 2024 episode on the eve of International Yoga Day, titled "Embracing Yoga: Benefits, Myths and Practical Tips," featured yoga guru Deepak ji, who discussed yoga's benefits for various age groups, its role in managing chronic health conditions and impact on stress reduction and sleep for pregnant women.{{Citation |title="Embracing Yoga: Benefits, Myths, and Practical Tips" |date=2024-06-20 |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/02Tm25ktup5fIqEQLQQMT2 |access-date=2025-03-28 |language=en}}
Health Education and awareness
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To address common misconceptions related to oral health and yoga in Seychelles, Ranjan began answering reader's questions in a dedicated Q&A health column, Ask Dr Ranjan, published in Today in Seychelles newspaper . {{Cite news |last=Team |first=Lifestyle |date=2024-05-06 |title=Dental health & wellness through yoga - "Ask Dr Ranjan" |url=https://www.todayinseychelles.com/ |work=Today in Seychelles}} Since 2019, he has appeared on the national television program
Ranjan has also appeared on other prominent television and radio platforms in Seychelles, including Télésesel{{Cite web |title=télésesel |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD64fYl_ZZpxQrOkempebcA |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=YouTube |language=en}}, SBC Radyo Sesel{{Cite web |date=2024-03-22 |title=Int. Dr. Ranjan - importance of oral health |url=https://echocast.fabrik.fm/Y92KNr42R24PJ8 |website=Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation - Radyo Sesel}} and PureFM,{{Cite web |title=PureFM {{!}} Seychelles first! {{!}} 24h Radio Station |url=https://www.purefm.sc/ |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=www.purefm.sc}} where he promoted oral health awareness on topics such as dental phobia and dental decay. He has authored a children's book focused on a child's journey to overcoming dental phobia, scheduled for release by the end of 2025.{{Cite news |date=2024-06-06 |title=India Today News - Author |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/author/dr-bibhakar-ranjan}}
Internationally, Ranjan is cited in mainstream media India Today, Seychelles News Agency, Seychelles Nation and The Indian Express for his expertise on oral cancer prevention, regenerative dentistry,{{Cite news |last=Mascarenhas |first=Anuradha |date=2025-04-29 |title=No dental implants and filling required: How lab-grown teeth by UK researchers are a breakthrough |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/dental-implants-filling-lab-grown-teeth-uk-researchers-9972339/ |work=The Indian Express |pages=India is one of the countries with a high number of dental patients. “Many people lose teeth due to cavities and even lack of dental treatment. If this breakthrough works and is available for all, it could be a permanent solution,” says Dr Ranjan.}} risks of alcohol-based mouthwashes,{{Cite news |last=Clarance |first=Daphne |date=2024-06-06 |title=Alcohol-based mouthwash may not be good for your oral health |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/alcohol-based-mouthwash-may-not-be-good-for-your-oral-health-2549862-2024-06-06 |work=India Today}}{{Cite web |last=Andrea |first=Tomanóczy |date=2024-06-11 |title=Figyelmeztetnek a kutatók: veszélyesek lehetnek az alkoholos szájvizek |url=https://www.egeszsegkalauz.hu/betegsegek/fogbetegsegek/veszelyes-alkohol-szajviz-rak-fogagybetegseg/351lbf7 |website=Egészségkalauz}} and preventive dental care.{{Cite news |last=Clarance |first=Daphne |date=2024-08-27 |title=Sulphates in toothpaste: Is it good or bad for you? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/sulphates-in-toothpaste-sls-sodium-lauryl-sulfate-oral-hygiene-2588772-2024-08-27 |work=India Today}}{{cite news |last1=Clarance |first1=Daphne |title=Is drinking soda through a straw better for your teeth? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/is-drinking-soda-through-a-straw-better-for-your-teeth-2625607-2024-10-30 |work=India Today |date=30 October 2024 |language=en}} He has contributed articles to the Seychelles News Agency addressing broader health issues such as Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease and cancer awareness, emphasizing the increasing burden of these diseases in Seychelles.{{Cite news |last=Ranjan |first=Bibhakar |date=2023-09-21 |title=Uniting against Alzheimer's: Seychelles' ongoing battle |url=http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/19320/Uniting+against+Alzheimer%27s+Seychelles%27+ongoing+battle |work=Seychelles News Agency}}{{Cite news |last=Ranjan |first=Bibhakar |date=2024-02-16 |title=Seychelles' Cancer Concern Association raises awareness in Feb |url=http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/20075/Seychelles%27+Cancer+Concern+Association+raises+awareness+in+Feb. |work=Seychelles News Agency}}{{Cite news |last=Ranjan |first=Bibhakar |date=2023-09-23 |title=World Heart Day: Call to action against cardiovascular disease in Seychelles |url=http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/19378/World+Heart+Day+Call+to+action+against+cardiovascular+disease+in+Seychelles |work=Seychelles News Agency}}
On the occasion of World Health Day, Ranjan emphasized the importance of promoting oral health awareness in both Seychelles and India, particularly among young schoolchildren to encourage early intervention and treatment.{{Cite web |last=School |first=English RIver |date=2024-07-25 |title=World Health Day |url=https://englishriversec.edu.sc/news/world-health-day/ |website=English River Secondary School}}{{Cite news |last=Gappy |first=Vidya |date=2024-04-12 |title=World Health Day celebrated at English River secondary |url=https://www.nation.sc/articles/21766/world-health-day-celebrated-at-english-river-secondary |work=Seychelles Nation}} He has also advocated for the implementation of school dental health program to provide regular dental check-ups for children.{{Cite news |last=Clarance |first=Daphne |date=2025-03-20 |title=India's oral health crisis: Why millions suffer from preventable dental diseases |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/india-oral-health-crisis-why-millions-suffer-from-preventable-dental-diseases-tooth-decay-gum-disease-2696175-2025-03-20?utm_source=washare&utm_medium=socialicons&utm_campaign=shareurltracking |work=India Today |pages=Dental issues in India}}
References
External links
- [https://www.drbibhakarranjan.com Official website]