Dr. UMAIR SHOUKAT | ORTHODONTICS | BEST RESEARCHER AWARD
SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST, AGA KHAN HOSPITAL Tanzania
Dr. Umair Shoukat is a Specialist Orthodontist at Aga Khan Health Services in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, since August 2023. His responsibilities include assessing and diagnosing dental patients, providing professional orthodontic consultations, and delivering optimal orthodontic care for children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in growth modification appliances, fixed braces, and ortho-surgical cases while working in an interdisciplinary clinical setting. At Aga Khan Hospital, the largest tertiary care facility in Tanzania, he plays a crucial role in treating infants with cleft lip and palate. Additionally, he is actively involved in continuing professional development (CPD) activities and serves as the radiation safety officer for the dental department.
Profile
🎓 Education & Professional Qualifications
Dr. Shoukat earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Fatima Jinnah Dental College, Karachi, in 2014. He completed his Fellowship in Orthodontics (FCPS) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in 2022. He is also a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow (2024). His academic journey includes distinctions in anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, community dentistry, and general medicine.
💼 Clinical & Teaching Experience
He has extensive clinical and academic experience, having served as an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at Baqai Dental College and a Lecturer at Dow International Dental College. Dr. Shoukat has also been an Orthodontic Instructor at Aga Khan University Hospital and has completed specialized training in cleft lip and palate treatment at Muskurahat Foundation Pakistan. His FCPS Part II training took place at Aga Khan University Hospital from 2018 to 2021.
🏆 Achievements & Contributions
Dr. Shoukat has achieved numerous milestones, including clearing FCPS Part I and II in his first attempt and serving as an external examiner for postgraduate residency exams. He has won awards for his research presentations, securing first, second, and third positions at national and international orthodontic conferences. His research contributions include multiple studies on orthodontic treatment outcomes, cephalometric analysis, and facial aesthetics.
📜 Research & Publications
He has presented his research at prestigious conferences, including the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Sessions, the European Orthodontic Society (EOS) Conference, and the International Orthodontic Conference (IOC). His publications in renowned journals cover topics such as incisor inclination, smile aesthetics, and the effectiveness of various orthodontic treatments.
Conclusion
Dr. Umair Shoukat is a highly qualified orthodontist and researcher, demonstrating exceptional academic, clinical, and research credentials. His contributions to orthodontic diagnostics, facial aesthetics, and treatment modalities are commendable. While he already has an outstanding portfolio, expanding international collaborations and high-impact publications could further strengthen his candidacy for the Best Researcher Award. Given his achievements, he is a strong contender and highly deserving of this recognition.
Publication
1️⃣ The influence of incisor inclination and anterior vertical facial height on facial attractiveness in an Asian woman
Year: 2021
Authors: US Ali, RH Sukhia, M Fida, AT Kamal, A Abbas
Journal: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 160 (2), 283-291
Citations: 20*
2️⃣ Effect of Direct versus Indirect Bonding Technique on the Failure Rate of Mandibular Fixed Retainer–A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Year: 2021
Authors: A Ahmed, M Fida, S Habib, F Javed, US Ali
Journal: International Orthodontics 19 (4), 539-547
Citations: 8
3️⃣ Effect of class II extractions and functional appliance treatment on smile esthetics
Year: 2020
Authors: US Ali, RH Sukhia, M Fida
Journal: Dental and Medical Problems 57 (2), 157-163
Citations: 6
