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Profession : Dentist

Nationality : Indian

Other's : Canadian PR

Email : drchoprah@gmail.com

Address : 7/F, Prince Philip

Dental Hospital, 34

Hospital Road, Sai

Ying Pun,

Hong Kong

E D U C A T I O N

Ph.D.

Faculty of Dentistry,

The University of Hong Kong,

Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R.

2015-2020

M.D.S.

K.D. Dental College & Hospital,

B.R. Ambedkar University,

Agra, U.P., India.

2008-2011

B.D.S.

M.N. D.A.V. Dental College &

Hospital,

Himachal Pradesh University,

Shimla, H.P., India.

2003-2008

H I T E S H C H O P R A B.D.S., M.D.S., Ph.D.

www.drhiteshchopra.com

C A R E E R O B J E C T I V E S Ø Aspiring to conceptualize, design, and accomplish clinical and

translational research by maturing into an adept researcher.

Ø Active contribution to the society for the upliftment of backward, poor, needy, and special classes of people.

C A R E E R A B S T R A C T ü A highly motivated, competent and versatile dental professional

with a diverse range of experience as a clinician, academician, and researcher.

ü 2 years of independent private dental practice, as a general dental surgeon and resident as well as visiting endodontist.

ü 2 years of international experience in a dental college that not only boosted the clinical skills while treating international patients but also added another “feather in the cap” by teaching students, supervising technicians and nurses in a foreign institute.

ü Ph.D. with distinction (Top 5%, final submission remaining) in Endodontics (Regenerative Dentistry) from one of the top-five dental colleges of the world; “Faculty of Dentistry, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.”

E X P E R I E N C E

Hong Kong 2020-20 PBL Tutor Faculty of Dentistry, Prince Philip Dental

Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.

Saudi Arabia 2013-15 Senior

Lecturer College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (Ministry of Higher Education), Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

India Clinician (Full time) 2011-13 Senior

Resident Endodontist

Oral Care Center

2011-13 Consultant & Visiting Endodontist

Multiple Clinics

2007-08 Internee Lifeline: Medical and Dental care

Academician (Part-time) 2011-13 Speaker Dental Udaan, Bhopal, M.P., India 2013 Demonstrator Dental Zone Academy, Delhi, India

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Re-Tx types N.S.E.R.T., S.E.R.T.

C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S

SKILL BASED EXPERTISE

Clinician (Endodontist)

Academician

Researcher

Tx types R.C.T., Post & core, Hemisectioning, Apicoectomy, Bleaching, Full mouth rehabilitation, Avulsion, Crown preparations. Re-Tx types N.S.E.R.T., S.E.R.T.

Assessment types Exams, Presentations, Group/Individual discussions, Practicals, Research or Report writing.

in vitro: 1º & 2 º Cell culture, FACS, OCT, AFM, RT-PCR, IF, IHC, Confocal microscopy, EDX, SEM, BSSEM.

in vivo: Rabbit, Rat, mouse Complex surgical procedures, Painless euthanasia, Biopsy.

in vivo: Human: Blood withdrawal.

Cross-over skills ü Research ethics ü Critical thinking ü Innovative ü Self-reliance ü Teamwork ü Leadership ü Project management ü Time management ü Interpersonal skills ü Perseverance ü Inquisitiveness

Animal (Rabbit) License (CULATR)

Human License (IRB)

Cross-over skills ü 4-Handed Dentistry ü Collaboration ü Business management ü Interpersonal skills ü Teamwork ü Leadership

Cross-over skills ü Critical thinking ü Creativity ü Interpersonal skills ü Teamwork ü Leadership ü Dedication ü Organization ü Constant learning

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H O N O R S A N D A W A R D S

Appreciations • Recommended as an outstanding PhD student (Top 5%): Faculty of Dentistry, Prince Philip Dental

Hospital, The University of Hong Kong. • Appreciation for best Library dissertation on “Stem cells and its role in Conservative Dentistry and

Endodontics” in the college during Post graduation (M.D.S.) • Appreciation for best Practical assignment on “Working models of different kind of Jaw relations in

Prosthodontics” during graduation (B.D.S.)

Invitations and Honours • Invitation by Guangdong Society of Oral Implantology, as a speaker in “Guanghua Young Scholars’

Symposium on Implant Dentistry”, in Guangzhou on March 20, 2018. • Invitation letter by “Dr Daniel Oh, Ass. Professor, Columbia University, New York, U.S.A.” • Invitation as an Instructor for the summer programme titled “Young Medical and Healthcare

Professional Summer Programme” • Invited interview by the “The Apollonian Committee for the Apollonian (The official journal of Dental

Society, HKUSU) regarding “An Insight into PhD programme”

Scholarships and Awards • New investigator “Arthur R. Frechette Prosthodontic Research Award 2019, IADR, Vancouver, Canada • Locals Award Registration subsidy for Keystone Symposia on Cellular and Molecular Biology

meeting: “Regenerative Biology and Applications: Cell Differentiation, Tissue Organization and Biomedical Engineering”

• Scholarship for “Pilot Scheme on International Experience for Research postgraduate students” • Post Graduate Scholarship at “The University of Hong Kong”.

P A T E N T S

A novel technique to form a “Perplant (A personalized implant)” in vitro: Approved by HKU TTO office Jan

17,2019. Drafting patent for US provisional application”

P U B L I C A T I O N S

1. Chopra H, Han YY, Zhang CF, Pow EHN. EPCs do not necessarily originate from "Blood island like cell clusters". Circulation (Under Peer Review).

2. Chopra H, Goel Anjana, Shetty S, Bhatia AK, Hans MK, Pow EHN. Antimicrobial activity of Endodontic Sealers by Direct contact test (Draft).

3. Chopra H, Hung MK, Kwong DL, Zhang CF, Pow EHN. Insights into Endothelial Progenitor Cells: Origin, Classification, Potentials, and Prospects. Stem Cells Int. 2018;2018:9847015. doi:10.1155/2018/9847015

4. Chopra H, Liao C, Zhang CF, Pow EHN. Lapine periodontal ligament stem cells for musculoskeletal research in preclinical animal trials. J Transl Med. 2018;16(1):174. doi:10.1186/s12967-018-1551-2.

5. Chopra H, Hans MK, Shetty S. Stem cells-the hidden treasure: A strategic review. Dent Res J (Isfahan), 2013; 10(4):421-7.

6. Nayak G, Shetty B, Chopra H. Endodontic management of maxillary First molar with five canals: Report of the case aided with spiral computography. Stomat glas Serbije 2012; 59(2):104-9.

7. Hans MK, Shetty B, Chopra H. Bilateral fusion of Permanent Maxillary Incisors: - A Case Report. Ind. Jour Den. Res 2011; 22(4):603-6.

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R E S E A R C H A C T I V I T I E S

Ø Library Dissertation: Stem Cells and Its Role in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (MDS). Ø Thesis: Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Four Endodontic Sealers on Enterococcus Faecalis by

Direct contact test: An in vitro Study (MDS). Research Proposals

Applied major National grant in Salman Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. a) DNA profiling from saliva on Bite marks: A prospective study in Saudi Population. b) Evaluation root canal obturation in undergraduate dental students using various techniques.

Seed Fund funded by University Research Committee (URC), HKU. General Research fund (GRF) funded by Research Grants Council (RGC), Hong Kong Health and medical research fund (HMRF) funded by Govt. of Hong Kong SAR.

Funding secured Seed grant No.2015111159105; 2016 awarded to Dr. Pow and Prof. CF Zhang by University Research

Grants, HKU

P R O F E S S I O N A L L I C E N S U R E

Ø Delhi Dental Council, India – A-6977 Ø Saudi Dental Council, Saudi Arabia – Secured 81 % in Endodontic Licensing Exam by Saudi Commission

for Health Specialities.

P R O F E S S I O N A L M E M B E R S H I P S

Ø Member of "Indian Endodontic Society (IES)": AH -11 Ø Member of "Indian Dental Association (IDA)": 91957 Ø Member of "International Association of Dental research (IADR)": 794775 Ø Member of "American Association of Endodontics (AAE)": 203480

C O M M I T T E E A P P O I N T M E N T S

Invited Research Postgraduate Representative: Academic review panel meeting in Faculty of Dentistry, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, HKU (Dec 13, 2016).

P R O F E S S I O N A L A C A D E M I C M E E T S

Conferences Conference Participation Date/Month/Year 1. Pulp Biology Conference- International

Association for Dental Researchers (IADR), Oshu, Oregon, Portland USA

-- 23-25/Jun/2019

2. IADR/AADR/CADR, Vancouver, Canada

Oral Presentation on “PDLCs And EPCs Synergistically Enhance Osseointegration In Irradiated Rabbit Bone”

19-22/June/2019

3. 6th Tripartite conference on Tooth and Bone in Development and Regeneration, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

-- 17-20/Aug/2018

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4. Keystone Symposia on Cellular and Molecular Biology meeting: T3 – Regenerative Biology and Applications: Cell Differentiation, Tissue Organization and Biomedical Engineering, Hong Kong

-- 15-19/Oct/2017

5. IADR/AADR/CADR San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

Presented Paper on “Antimicrobial Activity of Endodontic Sealers by DCT Against E. Faecalis.”

22-25/Mar/2017

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24th FODI and 17th IES National Conference, Kochi, Kerala, India.

Presented Paper on “Management of a mandibular premolar with two roots and three canals”.

13-15/Nov/2009

7. 23rd FODI and 16th IES National Conference, Chandigarh, India.

Presented Poster on Stem cells-“Hope for Toothless People”.

21-23/Nov/2008

8. 1st Himachal student IDA Conference, Bhojia dental college and Hospital, Baddi, H.P., India.

Presented Paper on “Implants: Hope For toothless people”.

7-8/Apr/2006

9. Delhi Dental Update, India. 15-16/Oct/2005

Post-Graduate Convention Convention Date/Month/Year 1. 10th FODI & IES PG Convention, Shillong, Meghalaya, India. 13-15/ Nov/2009

CDE Programmes

Module Presenter Venue Date/Month/Year 1. Lecture and Hands on “Esthetics

and Fixed Prosthodontics.” Dr Deepak Muchhala

MAIDS, Delhi, India. 10/May/2009

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Lecture and Hands on “Anterior Composite Restorations.”

Dr Deepak Mehta

K.D Dental College and Hospital, Mathura, U.P., India.

20/Apr/2009

3. Lecture on Oral Laser Application. Prof. Alfred Resch

Indian Habitat Centre, Delhi, India.

15/Sept/2008

4. Lecture on “Esthetics: Step By Step & Predictable Implants Made Easy”.

Dr Sunil Bhoolabhai

Chandigarh, India.

8/Apr/2006

CME Programmes

Module Presenter Venue Date/Month/Year 1. Protecting Human Research

Participants National Institute of Health (NIH)

Web-based training course conducted by NIH Office of Extramural Research.

13/Nov/2014

2. “Basic Life Support” Saudi Heart Association

Al-Farabi college, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

9/Feb/2014

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Workshops Module Presenter Venue Date/Month/Year 1. Carl Zeiss LSM 710/780

(Confocal and Fluorescent microscopy)

Faculty Core Facility

Core Facility, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong.

27/Jul/2017

2. Flow Cytometer Training Faculty Core Facility

Core Facility, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong.

17/Nov/2016

3. Laboratory Safety Training Course

Faculty Of Dentistry, Prince Philip Dental Hospital.

Prince Philip Dental Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

29/Jan/2016

4. Animal Practical Training Session

Laboratory Animal Unit (L.A.U.), The University of Hong Kong

Laboratory Animal Unit (L.A.U.), The University of Hong Kong.

4/Dec/2015

5. Writing Right Writing Accurately and Clearly

Graduate School, The University of Hong Kong

Main Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

27/ Nov/2015

6. Effective academic speaking skills

Graduate School, The University of Hong Kong

Main Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

17/ Nov 2015

7. Endnote Workshop II (Advanced)

Graduate School, The University of Hong Kong

Main Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

5/Nov/2015

8. Endnote Workshop I (Basic) Graduate School, The University of Hong Kong.

Main Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

4/Nov/2015

E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R AC T I V I T I E S

Position Period Activities Research Postgraduate Scholar (HKU)

Nov 2015-2019 1. Head of Teaching and Learning (HOTL), “We Learn”- HKU: Sep.1, 2017 –Mar. 01,2018

2. Workshop on “Proper Brushing Technique” and lectures on Oral Health Education to secondary school students as a part of “Young Medical and Healthcare Professional Summer Programme” on Jul 21, 2017 and Jul. 24, 2017.

3. Voluntarily participated in “Oral Health Check-up camp of Muslims in Hong Kong" in association in HKU Service 100. (June 4, 2016).

4. Voluntarily participated in “International Food Festival" organised by International Food Society, CEDARS representing traditional Indian Culture and Food as a organiser and cook. (April 29, 2016)

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5. Voluntarily participated in “Anti-Drug Fun Game Day” in Hong Kong police college, Aberdeen (March 5, 2016)

6. Voluntarily participated in “Joy to Live” survey on subdivided flats in southern district of Hong Kong (Feb 24 and March 2, 2016)

7. “He For She”: Joined debate on Feb 20, 2016, in Ayuthaya restaurant, central, HK.

8. Final Challenge: “Run to U": Participated in 3 KM race (Jan 31, 2016, HKU campus)

Lecturer (Saudi Arabia)

Nov 2013-Oct 2015

1. Voluntarily participated in dental health check-up camps. 2. Voluntarily joined as a speaker for “Prevention of MERS

(Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) in dental institutions. Clinician (India) 2011-2013 1. Organised dental health check-up camps.

2. Voluntarily participated in dental and other health check-up camps.

3. Voluntarily participated in blood donation camp organised by the local rotary club.

Post-Graduate (India) 2008-2011 1. Organised events in the college. 2. Maintenance of OPD records, record of materials and

equipment’s of department and management of the departmental library (Responsibility given by Head of Department)

3. Organised dental health check-up camps. 4. Voluntarily participated in Dental and other health check-up

camps. Graduate (India) 2003-2008 1. Organised dental Health check-up camps.

2. Voluntarily associated with dental and other health check-up camps.

3. Voluntarily manoeuvred sports week. 4. Active participation in sports 5. Orchestrating intercollege engagement in the fest.

D E C L A R A T I O N

I declare that the above-mentioned information given by me is accurate and true to best of my knowledge.

Dr. Hitesh Chopra PBL Tutor Faculty of Dentistry Prince Phillip Dental Hospital The University of Hong Kong www.drhiteshchopra.com

References available on request