Dr. Deepal Ajmera

Skilled researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in Orthodontics. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and years of experience in research.

• Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (MFDS RCPS), 06/2023 - Present, UK
• European Orthodontic Society (EOS), 03/2022 - Present, UK
• International Association of Dental Research, South East Asia Region (IADR SEA), 09/2021 - Present, Hong Kong

• Can smartphones be used for routine dental clinical application? A validation study for using smartphone-generated 3D facial images. Singh P, Hsung RT, Ajmera DH, Leung YY, McGrath C, Gu M. J Dent. 2023 Dec;139:104775. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104775. Epub 2023 Nov 8. PMID: 37944629.
• Establishment of the mid-sagittal reference plane for three-dimensional assessment of facial asymmetry: a systematic review : Establishment of the mid-sagittal reference plane: a systematic review. Ajmera DH, Singh P, Leung YY, Khambay BS, Gu M. Clin Oral Investig. 2024 Apr 5;28(4):242. doi: 10.1007/s00784-024-05620-7. PMID: 38575839; PMCID: PMC10995046.
• Frontiers in Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging Systems for 3D Face Acquisition in Craniofacial Research and Practice: An Updated Literature Review. Singh P, Bornstein MM, Hsung RT-C, Ajmera DH, Leung YY, Gu M.Diagnostics. 2024; 14(4):423. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14040423
• Three-dimensional assessment of facial asymmetry in class III subjects, part 2: evaluating asymmetry index and asymmetry scores. Ajmera DH, Zhang C, Ng JHH, Hsung RT, Lam WYH, Wang W, Leung YY, Khambay BS, Gu M, 2023, Clin Oral Investig
• Three-dimensional assessment of facial asymmetry in Class III subjects. Part 1: a retrospective study evaluating postsurgical outcomes. Ajmera DH, Hsung RT, Singh P, Wong NSM, Yeung AWK, Lam WYH, Khambay BS, Leung YY, Gu M, 2022, Clin Oral Investig
• Three-dimensional evaluation of soft-tissue response to osseous movement after orthognathic surgery in patients with facial asymmetry: A systematic review. Ajmera DH*, Singh P, Leung YY, Gu M, 2021,J Craniomaxillofac Surg.; Sep;49(9):763-774
• Morphometric characteristics of the sphenoid sinus and potential influencing factors: a retrospective assessment using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
  Singh P, Hung K, Ajmera DH*, Yeung AWK, von Arx T, Bornstein MM, 2021, Anat Sci Int. Sep;96(4):544-555.
• Evaluation of the relationship between malar projection and lower facial convexity in terms of perceived attractiveness in 3-dimensional reconstructed images. Woo HK, Ajmera DH, Singh P, Li KY, Bornstein MM, Tse KL, Yang Y, Gu M, 2020, Head Face Med; 6(1):8
• Analysis of Biomechanical Effects of Different Sites and Modes of Orthodontic Loading On Arch Expansion in a Preadolescent Mandible. Haresh AD*, Pradeep S*, Song J, Wang C, Fan Y, 2018, J Clin Pediatr Dent; 42(4):314-323
• Analysis of dentoalveolar structures with novel corticotomy-facilitated mandibular expansion: A 3-dimensional finite element study. Ajmera DH*, Singh P*, Wang C, Song J, Xiao SS, Fan Y, 2017, Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 151:767-778
• Epidemic trend of periodontal disease in elderly Chinese population, 1987–2015: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Yang H, Xiao L, Zhang L, Deepal S, Ye G, Zhang X, 2017, Scientific Reports; 7:45000
• Association of Common Variants in MMPs with Periodontitis Risk. Li W, Zhu Y*, Singh P*, Ajmera DH, Song J, Ji P, 2016, Dis Markers; 2016:1545974
• A meta-analysis of MMP-9 promoter -1562 C/T polymorphism on susceptibility of chronic periodontitis. Ajmera DH*, Singh P*, Zhu Y, Li W, Song J, 2016, SpringerPlus; 5:526
• Analysis of potential dynamic concealed factors in the difficulty of lower third molar extraction. Singh P*, Ajmera DH*, Xiao SS, Yang XZ, Liu X, Peng B, 2016
  Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal; 21:e713-e723
• Biomechanical Effects of Novel Osteotomy Approaches on Mandibular Expansion: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis. Singh P*, Wang C*, Ajmera DH, Xiao SS, Song J, Lin Z, 201, J Oral Maxillofac Surg; 74:1658.e1651-1658.e161
• Simulated bone remodeling around tilted dental implants in the anterior maxilla. Wang C, Zhang W, Ajmera DH, Zhang Y, Fan Y, Ji P, 2016, Biomech Model Mechanobiol; 15:701-712
• Maxillomandibular rehabilitation using digital technology assisted with stereolithographic surgical guide and distraction osteogenesis: A case report. Singh P, Ajmera DH, Wang T, Xiao SS, 2016, Int J Case Rep Images; 7(6):402–407
• P Elevator: An Innovatively Designed Elevator for Extraction of Third Molars. Singh P, Xiao SS, Ajmera DH, 2015, Chin J Dent Res; 18:117-120
• Soft tissue thickness determination using CBCT in diverse medical disciplines. Deepal Haresh A*, Singh P*, Song J, 2015, J Pharm Biomed Sci; 05(12):967–972
• Art and science of conchal cartilage in secondary correction of unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity: a review. Singh P*, Ajmera DH*, Li LF, Xiao SS, 2015, J Pharm Biomed Sci; 05(12):946–953

• The University of Hong Kong Postgraduate Scholarship
  (09/2018 – 08/2022)
• Chongqing Mayor Scholarship – First Prize
  (09/2015 – 06/2016)
• Honorary Award (05/2014)
  International Academic Forum for medical students , 2014
• Designed and developed a novel Dental Elevator

(07/2014 – 08/2015).

United Nations NGO Positive Peace Award Winner – Relief Riders International and Anubhooti Society, 06/2012 - 08/2013, Jaipur, India, 

Organizing and management of free Dental screening and Treatment camps for the underprivileged