Dr. Guruprasanna Sahu
Smile Guru Bhubaneswar

Dr. Guruprasanna Sahu

BDS, MDS (Orthodontics)Consultant Orthodontist & Comprehensive Dental Clinician

A clinician with postgraduate specialization in Orthodontics and broad hands-on experience in comprehensive dental care, hospital-based dentistry, dental trauma and emergency management, restorative and endodontic procedures, minor oral surgery and smile-focused treatment.

About

A comprehensive clinical perspective.

Dr. Guruprasanna Sahu is a BDS, MDS (Orthodontics) dental professional with a clinical practice philosophy centered on comprehensive patient care, evidence-based dentistry and treatment that balances function, health and aesthetics.

With postgraduate specialization in Orthodontics, his primary area of expertise includes orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, braces, clear aligner therapy, growth modification, dentofacial orthopedics and smile-focused treatment planning.

His professional journey combines specialist orthodontic training with broad clinical dental exposure, allowing him to approach patients from a comprehensive perspective rather than focusing on a single procedure.

Alongside orthodontics, his professional journey has provided extensive hands-on exposure to comprehensive dental care and hospital-based clinical dentistry — including restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, biomimetic dentistry, pediatric dental care, surgical extractions, apicectomy, minor oral surgical procedures, emergency dental care, trauma management, intermaxillary fixation and suturing.

His hospital-based experience has also involved management of dental and maxillofacial trauma, emergency presentations, and selected oral lesions requiring further assessment, investigation or biopsy.

Core Specialty

Orthodontics

Postgraduate Focus

The primary specialty.

Orthodontics remains Dr. Sahu's primary specialty and postgraduate area of expertise — from diagnosis and treatment planning through appliance therapy to long-term retention and stability.

Diagnosis, Planning & Technique

Comprehensive orthodontic treatmentOrthodontic diagnosis & treatment planningFunctional & aesthetic treatment planningEdgewise techniqueBegg's techniqueMBT (McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi) systemBiomechanicsInterdisciplinary treatment planning

Malocclusion & Growth Management

Malocclusion assessmentManagement of Class I, II & III malocclusionDeep-bite managementGrowth modificationDentofacial orthopedicsInterceptive orthodontics

Appliances & Anchorage

Fixed orthodontic treatment / bracesClear aligner therapyFixed functional appliancesRemovable functional appliancesTwin Block appliancePowerScope applianceForsus applianceAdvansync 2 applianceCustomized orthodontic appliancesBone screwsTADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) / skeletal anchorageModified TPA (Transpalatal Arch)Anchorage techniques

Aesthetics & Long-Term Care

Smile analysisSmile design conceptsSmile-focused orthodontic treatmentRetention & long-term stability
Beyond Orthodontics

Comprehensive dental & hospital-based care.

A broader clinical background that supports the specialty rather than replacing it.

Dr. Sahu performing a chairside clinical procedure

In practice — chairside procedure

Restorative & Endodontic

Restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, and biomimetic dentistry.

Pediatric Dental Care

Clinical management of young patients within a comprehensive care framework.

Minor Oral Surgery

Surgical extractions, apicectomy, and minor oral surgical procedures.

Trauma & Emergency Care

Emergency dental care, trauma management, intermaxillary fixation and suturing.

Hospital-Based Dentistry

Management of dental and maxillofacial trauma and emergency presentations.

Oral Lesion Assessment

Assessment of selected oral lesions requiring further investigation or biopsy.

Professional Experience & Outreach

Where the clinical hours were earned.

Hospital postings, relief duty, and community outreach that built the breadth behind the specialty.

Dental Doctor — Government District Hospital

10,000+ OPD patients

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh | 2025–2026

Clinical, surgical, trauma & emergency managementRTA / maxillofacial trauma managementIMF (Intermaxillary Fixation)Suturing proceduresSurgical extractionsApicoectomyBiopsyAlveoloplastyWound debridementRoot Canal Treatment (RCT)Periodontal careScaling and polishingOrthodontic consultationsPreventive and restorative care

COVID-19 Relief Duty / Internship

Urban Community Health Centre (UCHC), Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar | May–September 2020

Served under official COVID-19 response arrangements and contributed to healthcare delivery in a community-health-centre setting.

Community Dental Outreach

70+ camps

70+ medical/dental outreach camps; 15+ dental camps organized/executed; screening, oral-health education, preventive care, planning, coordination and patient mobilization.

Additional Clinical Orthodontic Practice

Indore & Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh; Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Orthodontic consultation and clinical case management across Indore and Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh; professional practice expansion planned in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Smile Design & Aesthetic Dentistry

More than a collection of teeth.

A smile is an interaction between teeth, lips, gingiva, facial proportions and dynamic expression — not simply a collection of teeth.

Dr. Sahu's academic and clinical interests include smile analysis, tooth display, gingival display, interlabial space, and the aesthetic considerations relevant to orthodontic treatment planning.

  • 01Smile Analysis
  • 02Smile Design
  • 03Orthodontic Aesthetics
  • 04Facial & Dental Proportions
  • 05Functional + Aesthetic Treatment Planning
Academic & Professional Background

Credentials

Dr. Sahu presenting at a departmental academic seminar
Postgraduate

MDS (Orthodontics) — [University name, year]

Undergraduate

BDS — [University name, year]

Registration

[Dental Council registration number]

Affiliations

[Professional bodies / memberships, if any]

Extended Academic Record

Research, publications & continuing education.

Peer-reviewed work, scientific presentations, and advanced training undertaken alongside clinical practice.

Research & Scientific Publications

Published Articles
  • Sahu G, et al. "Assessment of interlabial space, maxillary tooth display, gingival display in a static and dynamic smile: A pilot study." Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry. 2023;14(5):1–7.First Author
  • Tikar N, et al. "Enamel etching techniques in orthodontic bonding: A Comprehensive review." International Dental Journal of Student's Research. 2025;13(1):14–18.Fifth Author
Manuscripts Under Review / Process
  • Gautam H, Path R, Sahu G. "Management of ectopically erupted premolar using K-loop & modified Nance palatal appliance." Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society (JIOS), SAGE Publishing. Manuscript ID JIO-2026-0236.Submitted 21-May-2026 · Under Peer Review
  • Mary J, Sahu G, Gautam H. "Orthodontic Appliances in the Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Literature Review." The Australasian Orthodontic Journal (AOJ).Submitted 25-Jan-2026 · Under Process

Scientific & Interdisciplinary Presentations

Scientific Presentations
  • 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Pune | 16–18 September 2022 — Scientific E-Poster: "Public Awareness about Orthodontics — Unsupervised Aligners Category"3rd Prize
  • 25th IOS National PG Students' Convention, Mangaluru | 2022 — Scientific Poster18 CDE Points
  • 26th IOS National PG Students' Convention, Lucknow | 2023 — Scientific Paper, Competitive Category
  • 41st IDA M.P. State Dental Conference, Indore | 19–21 January 2024 — Scientific Paper: "Posed and Spontaneous Smile: Reliability in Dentistry"Best Paper / Best Position
Interdisciplinary Clinical Meetings
  • Anthropology — Paper Presentation, CDE Programme on "Oral Cancer Management: Prosthodontics and Physiotherapeutic Perspective," IIDS Indore | 24 February 20246 CDE Points
  • Interceptive Orthodontics — Interdisciplinary Clinical Meeting | 27 May 2023 & 26 August 2023
  • Trauma From Occlusion — Clinical Meeting | 29 April 2023
  • Ortho–Perio–Endo Interrelationship — Clinical Meeting | 22 January 2022

Advanced Workshops & Clinical Training

Selected Training (Chronological)
  • Orthognathic Surgery Workshop — Government College of Dentistry, Indore & M.P. AOMSI | 19–20 July 2024
  • CBCT Essentials — Index Institute of Dental Sciences, Indore | 24 April 2024
  • INDORE TAC SUMMIT — Aligners | 24 February 2024
  • Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation Workshop — Index Institute of Dental Sciences, Indore | 22 January 2024
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Workshop — Index Institute of Dental Sciences, Malwanchal University, Indore | 27 November 2023
  • Naso Alveolar Moulding (NAM) Workshop — MP Orthodontic Study Group, Indore | 15 October 2023
  • National Integrated Advanced Typodont Workshop — Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore | 29–30 May 202312 CDE Points
  • Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics Workshop — MG Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur | 14 March 2023
  • Practical Training & Handling Medical Emergencies & BLS — Department of Anesthesia, Index Institute of Dental Sciences, Indore | 30 January 2023
  • Pre-Convention Workshop — "Futuristic Orthodontia: Advent of Digital Era," 26th IOS National PG Students' Convention, Lucknow | 16–19 February 2023
  • In-House Aligner Workshop — College of Dental Science & Hospital (CDSH), Rau, Indore | 10–11 July 20226 MPSDC Points
  • Basic Implantology — Hands-On Workshop, ITI in collaboration with Sri Aurobindo College of Dental Sciences, Indore | 09 March 20216 CDE Points · Approval No. MPSDC/21/248
  • Advanced Clinical Skills Workshop; Biostatistics & Research Methodology; Advanced PowerPoint Presentation Skills

Conferences, CDE Programmes & Scientific Meetings

Conferences & CDE (Chronological)
  • 72nd Indian Dental Conference, Indore | 18–20 Jan 2019
  • Digital Workflow in Clinical Orthodontics, Indore | 18 Dec 2021
  • Indian Orthodontics: Far and Beyond Precincts, Delhi Cantt | 10 Apr 20226 CDE Points
  • 25th IOS National PG Students' Convention, Mangaluru | 28 Apr–1 May 202218 CDE Points
  • In-House Aligner Programme, Indore | 10–11 Jul 20226 MPSDC Points
  • 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference, Pune | 16–18 Sep 2022
  • Orthodontics and the TMJ: Myths & Facts, Indore | 20 Nov 2022
  • How to Make Your PowerPoint Presentation More Powerful, Indore | 21 Nov 20226 CDE Points
  • Horses for Courses, Indore | 21 Dec 2022
  • 26th IOS National PG Students' Convention, Lucknow | 16–19 Feb 2023 — BODHATVA: "Path Towards Enlightenment"6 CDE Points
  • 41st IDA M.P. State Dental Conference, Indore | 19–21 Jan 2024
  • Oral Cancer Management: Prosthodontics and Physiotherapeutic Perspective, Indore | 24 Feb 20246 CDE Points
  • INDORE TAC Summit — Aligners | 24 Feb 2024
  • CBCT Essentials | 24 Apr 2024
  • Biostatistics & Research Methodology CDE Programme
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