Dr. Rabin Kurudamannil Chacko is a senior dental professional associated with Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, with more than three decades of experience in dentistry and oral surgery. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), specialising in maxillofacial surgery, at Government Dental College in Mumbai. He also undertook further professional training in the United Kingdom, including fellowship training in general dentistry and qualifications listed as FDS RCPS and FCPS in the source material.

Dr. Chacko’s clinical and academic work spans general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and dental education. His experience includes the management of dental cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, periodontal conditions, tooth sensitivity, dental infections, impacted and wisdom teeth, broken teeth, oral ulcers, and other common oral health concerns. His specialist interests also include facial trauma and reconstruction, jaw cysts and benign tumours, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis, and dental care for patients with complex medical needs.

After returning to India, Dr. Chacko joined CMC Vellore, where he contributed to the development of postgraduate training fellowships in Advanced General Dentistry and Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His work reflects a combination of patient care, surgical practice, postgraduate teaching, and clinical research. His research interests described in the source include maxillofacial injuries and reconstruction, jaw pathologies, periodontal health and its relationship with systemic conditions such as diabetes, and specialised treatment approaches for medically compromised and paediatric patients. He has been associated with CMC Vellore and is listed as a senior professor and former head of its Department of Dental and Oral Surgery.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) — Government Dental College, Mumbai.
• Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), with training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — Government Dental College, Mumbai.
• Further training in General Dentistry in the United Kingdom.
• FDS RCPS and FCPS are listed in the source material.

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Advanced General Dentistry and postgraduate dental education.
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery, including facial trauma and reconstruction.
• Jaw cysts and benign tumours.
• Periodontal disease and its relationship with systemic health, including diabetes.
• TMJ ankylosis and dental care for patients with complex medical conditions.

Research Contributions & Publications

His documented research interests include facial fracture management and jaw reconstruction, jaw cysts and benign tumours, periodontal disease in relation to metabolic conditions, TMJ ankylosis, and specialised dental care for patients with conditions such as haemophilia. The provided material does not list individual publication titles.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

It identifies that Dr. Chacko as a senior professor and former head of the Department of Dental and Oral Surgery at CMC Vellore. 

Specialization

• General dentistry and oral health care.
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• Maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction.
• Jaw cysts and benign tumours.
• Gum disease, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis.
• Dental care for medically compromised and paediatric patients.
• Dental infections, impacted teeth, wisdom tooth problems, and tooth injuries.

• Senior Professor and former Head, Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
• Contributed to the development of postgraduate training fellowships in Advanced General Dentistry and Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at CMC Vellore.
• Clinical and academic experience in general dentistry, oral surgery, maxillofacial surgery, and dental education.