Dr Gunaseelan Rajan
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon & Medical Director, Rajan Dental Hospital
Chennai, India
Experience
40 Years
Department
Dental
Languages
English, Tamil
Educational Background
- BDS
- MBBS
- FDSRCS, England
- PhD
- DSc (Honoris Causa)
Associated Hospitals & Clinics
Rajan Dental Hospital, Chennai, India
Areas of Expertise
Dental ImplantologyOral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Professional Journey
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon & Medical DirectorRajan Dental Hospital, Chennai, India
- Examiner, Diploma in Implant DentistryRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2010-2020)
- Special Honorary Fellowship of AAOMS (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)New Orleans (2022) - only one of three Indians to receive this honor
- PresidentAsian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (May 2022 to July 2024)
- PresidentIndian Dental Association, Greater Chennai Branch (2010 - 2011)
- PresidentNational Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (2008 – 2009)
- Vice-President6th Asian Cleft Lip & Palate Congress (Sept 2nd to 5th 2007)
- Hon. Genl. SecretaryNational Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (2000-2004)
- PresidentIndian Dental Association, Madras Branch (1998)
- Editor-in-ChiefIndian Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (1997-2000)
- Editorial Board MemberAsian Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (1997-2000)
Specialist Overview
Dr Gunaseelan Rajan is a renowned Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist and the Medical Director of Rajan Dental in Chennai. Building on the legacy of his father, Dr B. P. Rajan, he has transformed Rajan Dental into a world-class, multi-speciality institute rooted in the values of trust, expertise, and compassionate dental care.
A trailblazer in his field, Dr Rajan was the first in India to introduce zygomatic implants, software-guided surgery, and the innovative teeth-in-an-hour procedure. He has placed over 1,000 Zygoma implants as of March 2025. His clinical excellence is matched by his academic achievements - he is a respected researcher, scientist, and professor with numerous publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
In addition to his clinical practice, he leads the Chennai Dental Research Foundation, where he continues to advance the science and practice of dentistry. Dr Rajan’s dedication to innovation and education has cemented his reputation as a leader in modern dental care, both in India and globally.
A trailblazer in his field, Dr Rajan was the first in India to introduce zygomatic implants, software-guided surgery, and the innovative teeth-in-an-hour procedure. He has placed over 1,000 Zygoma implants as of March 2025. His clinical excellence is matched by his academic achievements - he is a respected researcher, scientist, and professor with numerous publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
In addition to his clinical practice, he leads the Chennai Dental Research Foundation, where he continues to advance the science and practice of dentistry. Dr Rajan’s dedication to innovation and education has cemented his reputation as a leader in modern dental care, both in India and globally.
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