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Dental Commission Gets New Leader: Dr. Tiwari Takes Helm
10 Feb
Summary
- Dr. Sanjay Tiwari, with over 35 years of teaching experience, recommended for chairperson.
- Tiwari, principal of Rohtak's Dental Sciences PG Institute, is an endodontic microsurgery specialist.
- He is a Commonwealth fellow trained at King's College London and on the DCI executive committee.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has put forward Dr. Sanjay Tiwari for the role of chairperson of the National Dental Commission. Dr. Tiwari brings an impressive background of over 35 years in dental education. His recommendation was formalized in an order issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on February 4, 2026.
Currently serving as the principal of the Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences in Rohtak, Haryana, for the past twenty years, Dr. Tiwari is a recognized specialist in endodontic microsurgery. He has contributed significantly to dental research, authoring more than 80 papers. His academic journey includes training at King's College London as a Commonwealth fellow.
Dr. Tiwari's distinguished career also includes a membership on the executive committee of the Dental Council of India. An alumnus of King George Medical University, Lucknow, he has mentored many postgraduate students. He has also received the Fellowship of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS), underscoring his academic and professional achievements.
