Dr. Pavan Kumar Gujjar
Professor & HOD
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Yogita Dental College and Hospital, Khed
Dr Pavan Kumar Gujjar is an esteemed academician and specialist serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology at YDCH, Khed.
With over 14 years of experience, Dr Gujjar has built a distinguished career in dental diagnostics and education. He completed his BDS from SDM Dharwad, Karnataka, and has pursued MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology from the prestigious Dr D.Y. Patil College of Dental Sciences, Navi Mumbai.
A dedicated mentor and expert in histopathology, Dr Gujjar is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and research within the department.
Dr Harsha M. is a highly versatile academic and clinician, serving as an Associate Professor with over 7 years of professional experience. He earned her MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology from the College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, and is currently advancing dental science as a PhD scholar at the Karnavati School of Research, Uvarsad, Gujarat. His diverse expertise is highlighted by a Fellowship in Forensic Odontology (IBFO, New Delhi 2018-19 batch), an ICOI-certified Fellowship in Advanced Implantology (College of Dental Sciences, Davangere,2016 batch, Karnataka), and an MSc in Clinical Psychology (Jain University, Bangalore, 2022-24 batch).
Dr Harsha is at the forefront of modern dental innovation, having completed an Executive Programme in AI and Machine Learning from IIM Vishakhapatnam (2025). Furthermore, she is a certified BCLS Instructor under the Indian Resuscitation Council guidelines. As an accomplished research mentor, he has guided student Shravani to a 2nd prize at the Maharashtra State Inter-University Research Convention (AVISKAR 2024) for “Biological profiling using Dental database” and supported Shreya Giri in winning the Best Poster Award at the 14th World Dental Science and Oral Health Conference (Krishna Vishva Vidyapeeth, Karad).
Dr. Harsha M.
Reader,
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Yogita Dental College and Hospital, Khed
Dr Yugandhara Suresh Kale
Lecturer,
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Yogita Dental College and Hospital, Khed
Dr Yugandhara Suresh Kale serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, bringing a fresh academic perspective and clinical dedication to the team. She earned her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral Pathology and Microbiology from the prestigious Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (KVV), Karad.
With more than one year of specialised experience, she is focused on the microscopic diagnosis of oral diseases and the advancement of dental research. Her commitment to academic excellence and student mentorship makes her a valuable asset to the department’s diagnostic and educational missions.
