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Gaurang Chaudhary, M.D.S.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Orthodontics
Department of Developmental Dentistry
Dr. Chaudhary is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Developmental Dentistry. He has expertise in multiple orthodontics bracket systems especially bonding. Dr. Chaudhary received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at the Government Dental College and Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India in February, 2000.
He also received his Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) major in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from the same Government Dental College and Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India in May 2002.
From June 2002 to August 2008, Dr.Chaudhary was working as a faculty in orthodontic department of one of the reputed dental school of his native state and also involved in part-time orthodontic practice.
After relocating to United States of America Dr.Chaudhary completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX in May of 2013. Dr. Chaudhary has published articles in, Dental Voice journal and Dentistry Today magazine.
Research
- Estimated and compared shear bond strength of four different bracket base types using Instron testing machine. Part of a research project of orthodontic residency training at Orthodontic Department of UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, April 2013.
- Studied the bonding capabilities of a new agent, Cyanoacrylate, to facilitate wet field bonding. Previously conducted post-graduate research studying the efficacy of Smart Bond using 120 in-vitro samples at Government Dental School, Ahmedabad, India, November 2001.
Techniques: In-vitro randomized trial
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Research & Grants
Estimated and compared shear bond strength of four different bracket base types using Instron testing machine. Part of research project of orthodontic residency training at Orthodontic Department of UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, April 2013.
Studied the bonding capabilities of a new agent, Cyanoacrylate, to facilitate wet field bonding. Previously conducted post-graduate research studying the efficacy of Smart Bond using 120 in-vitro samples at Government Dental School, Ahmedabad, India, November 2001.Techniques: In-vitro randomized trial
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Publications
“Comparison of Shear Bond Strength of Four Types of Orthodontic Brackets with Different Base Technologies.” Volume 7, Issue 6, page: 273-278. Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society (November 2017).
“Effects of Orthodontics Materials on Surrounding Structures,” Dental Voice journal, Issue 4, p. 12 (August 2005).
“Recent Advances in Orthodontic Bonding: Wet Field Bonding in 21st Century,” Dentist Today magazine, pp. 9-10 (August 2005).