Dr. Navneet Kaur, currently serving as a faculty member as an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology at National Dental College and Hospital, Derabassi, Punjab, has a distinguished academic background. She earned her BDS from National Dental College and Hospital, Derabassi, Punjab, and completed her Masters in Periodontics and Oral Implantology from Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana. Dr. Kaur possesses a profound interest in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentoring them to reach their full potential. Her contributions as an Associate Professor in training students at various levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate, have been highly commendable. From providing guidance at every stage to assisting them in overcoming surgical challenges and completing their research work, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to her profession.

As a Periodontist, Dr. Kaur is a Life Member of the Indian Society of Periodontology and a member of the Indian Dental Association. She has presented numerous papers at national and state conferences and has over 40 publications in various national and international journals. Additionally, she has authored eight academic books published by Lambert and Notion Press Publishing House. Dr. Kaur has also contributed as an author in the book titled “Dental Trauma,” with a chapter on “Dental Emergency and Conditions,” published by IntechOpen. Furthermore, she has served as a chairperson in scientific sessions at national conferences held in Chandigarh and Bangalore in 2018 and 2019, respectively. She delivered a guest lecture at the World Dental Conference (Virtual) in 2020 and received the second prize at the 3rd International Conference on Dentistry and Oral Health in 2021. In 2022, she delivered a keynote presentation at the 3rd Online International Conference on Clinical Dentistry & Oral Health (Virtual).

Dr. Kaur’s expertise extends to editorial roles, as she serves as an Associate Editor and Peer Reviewer for the Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences and as a Member and Reviewer for the International Journal of Dental Medicine. She also acts as a reviewer for the International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research, with experience reviewing over 150 published articles. She has received awards of appreciation as a chairperson in scientific sessions at the 43rd and 44th ISP National Conferences in October 2018 and 2019, respectively. Dr. Kaur was honored with the title of “Cureus Laureate” in 2021 and 2022 for her exceptional contributions to the Cureus Journal of Medical Science. Additionally, she serves as an Editorial Board Member and Peer Reviewer for the EC Journal of Dental Sciences and Acta Scientific Publication and as an Advisory Board Member for Heliyon by Cell Press Journal.

In recognition of her outstanding research contributions, Dr. Kaur received the Outstanding Research Award in Periodontics in July 2023 from the Venus International Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She also received the “Young Teacher of the Year Award” in October 2023 from the Global Business and Education Awards conducted by Kite Kraft Productions in Delhi. Dr. Kaur maintains an active professional presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and ResearchGate, where her research and professional endeavors are accessible to a wider audience.

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