Dr. Paul Christadas Salins

Brief Profile

Dr. Paul Christadas Salins is the chief of the department of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery at Narayana Health City, Bangalore. He is also the Medical Director and Senior Vice President of Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Managing Director of Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation and the Chairman of International Center for Innovation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (InCITE), BIRAC – BioNest.

Awards & Recognition

• Lifetime Achievement Award 2014. Saveetha University, Chennai
• Dr. Kanagaraj Senior Research fellowship award, Indian Society for Dental Research awarded by union health minister Mr. AmbumaniRamadoss – Chennai, November 2008
• R.Ahmad Oration, 61st National meeting of the Indian Dental Association at Mangalore. 2008
• Award of Merit, International congress of Plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Oman 1-3rd February 2005
• American College of Oral, maxillofacial Surgeons: Fellowship Citation: "In recognition of outstanding performance and meritorious service" - October 2003
• Col.Madan Oration and award Association of oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India: Kodaikanal July 2002
• Royal College of Surgeons, England : Fellow Ed Eundum , Faculty of Dentistry - 2002
• California Dental Association, Los Angeles : Certificate for Distinguished Service - September 1993
• Indian Medical Association Qatar, meritorious service to specialty
• Government of Gujarat: Appreciation for service during the earthquake at Gujarat – January 2000
• National AOMFSI award for significant contribution to oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Outstanding teacher and Educationist award, Association of oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India - January 199

Fields of Expertise

• Cranio - facial deformities Correction
• Skull Base Access Surgery
• Maycent of Vascular Malfunction of Head and Neck
• Aesthetic Facial Surgery
• Maxillo Facial Oncological Surgery

Qualification

PG. Dip. Med Palliative Medicine– 2005, Edith Cowan University, UWA Australia

FDS RCS (Eng)– 2002, Royal College of Surgeons of England

FFDRCS (Ire) Oral Surgery – 1980, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Advanced Training Microsurgery (Certificate with Commendation) 1986 Cambridge University

M.D.S. (Oral & Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery) – 1981, Kasturba Medical College &College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, University of Mysore

B.D.S(First class & first rank) – 1975, Kasturba Medical College &College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, University of Mysore

Professional Memberships & Certifications

Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Fellow, International Association of Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons

Life Member, Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Member, AO CMF Switzerland Fellow, Academy of General Education

Key Procedures Performed

• Developed techniques of Facial Translocation for skull base access
• Established the surgical field of “Orthomorphic Surgery”
• Developed techniques for correcting gross facial deformities.
• Functional Reconstruction of Lip.
• Developed approach to Anatomical “Reconstitution” in functional reconstructions.

Languages Spoken

• English
• Kannada

Publications

• Exchanging health information. Setting an interdisciplinary research agenda- Radcliffe Institute for advanced Study Report, Harvard University.
• The art of medicine and science of technology- Challenges for Medtech technologies in South Asia- Harvard University publications.
• Clinical relevance of the tumor microenvironment and immune escape of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Eckert, A.W., Wickenhauser, C., Salins, P.C., Kappler, M., Bukur, J. and Seliger, B., 2016. Clinical relevance of the tumor microenvironment and immune escape of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of translational medicine, 14(1), p.85.
• Virtual Surgery Planning in Orthomorphic Correction of Mandibular Dysmorphology. Pipalia, H., Ganesh, P., Shetty, S., Salins, P.C., Raut, R. and Boyina, K.K., 2016. Virtual Surgery Planning in Orthomorphic Correction of Mandibular Dysmorphology. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 27(8), pp.2156-2158.
• Le Fort I Disassembly for the Management of Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Extending To the Skull Base. Ganesh, P., Raut, R.P., Boyina, K.K., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2016. Le Fort I Disassembly for the Management of Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Extending To the Skull Base. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 27(7), pp.e595-e598.
• Case Report: Hemifacial hyperplasia with temporo-mandibular joint ankylosis secondary to infiltrative lipomatosis. Mitra, S., Ganesh, P., Bhadranna, A., Bhat, V., Raut, R.P., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2016. Hemifacial hyperplasia with temporo-mandibular joint ankylosis secondary to infiltrative lipomatosis. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology, 28(5), pp.450-456.
• Fabrication of Patient Specific Titanium Implants for Correction of Cranial Defects: A Technique to Improve Anatomic Contours and Accuracy. Nagarjuna, M., Ganesh, P., Srinivasaiah, V.S., Kumar, K., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Fabrication of Patient Specific Titanium Implants for Correction of Cranial Defects: A Technique to Improve Anatomic Contours and Accuracy. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 26(8), pp.2409-2411.
• Custom made orthotic device for maintaining skull architecture during the postoperative period in infants undergoing craniosynostosis surgery. Gopal, V., Ganesh, P., Nagarjuna, M., Kumar, K., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Custom made orthotic device for maintaining skull architecture during the postoperative period in infants undergoing craniosynostosis surgery. Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research, 5(2), pp.75-80.
• Biocompatible and Antibacterial SnO₂ Nanowire Films Synthesized by E-Beam Evaporation Method. Prasad, R.G.S.V., Phani, A.R., Rao, K.N., Kumar, R.R., Prasad, S., Prabhakara, G., Sheeja, M.S., Salins, C.P., Endrino, J.L. and Raju, D.B., 2015. Biocompatible and Antibacterial SnO2 Nanowire Films Synthesized by E-Beam Evaporation Method. Journal of biomedical nanotechnology, 11(6), pp.942-950.
• Cysticercosis of the masseter: Author response. Bhat, V., Nagarjuna, M., Belaval, V., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Cysticercosis of the masseter: Author response. Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 44(7), p.20150133.
• Cysticercosis of the masseter: MRI and sonographic correlation. Bhat, V., Nagarjuna, M., Belaval, V., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Cysticercosis of the masseter: MRI and sonographic correlation.Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 44(5), p.20140372.
• Subdural hygroma after craniosynostosis remodeling surgery. Ganesh, P., Nagarjuna, M., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Subdural Hygroma After Craniosynostosis Remodeling Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 26(1), pp.193-195..
• Invasive aspergillosis presenting as swelling of the buccal mucosa in an immunocompetent individual. Ganesh, P., Nagarjuna, M., Shetty, S., Kumar, P., Bhat, V. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Invasive aspergillosis presenting as swelling of the buccal mucosa in an immunocompetent individual. Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, 119(2), pp.e60-e64.
• Imaging spectrum of hemangioma and vascular malformations of the head and neck in children and adolescents. Bhat, V., Salins, P.C. and Bhat, V., 2014. Imaging spectrum of hemangioma and vascular malformations of the head and neck in children and adolescents.Journal of clinical imaging science, 4(1), p.31.
• Polyvinylpyrrolidone oral films of enrofloxacin: Film characterization and drug release. Kumar, G.P., Phani, A.R., Prasad, R.G.S.V., Sanganal, J.S., Manali, N., Gupta, R., Rashmi, N., Prabhakara, G.S., Salins, C.P., Sandeep, K. and Raju, D.B., 2014. Polyvinylpyrrolidone oral films of enrofloxacin: Film characterization and drug release. International journal of pharmaceutics,471(1), pp.146-152.
• Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Promotes Wound Healing Activity in In-Vivo Animal Model. Davan, R., Prasad, R.G.S.V., Jakka, V.S., Aparna, R.S.L., Phani, A.R., Jacob, B., Salins, P.C. and Raju, D.B., 2012. Cerium oxide nanoparticles promotes wound healing activity in in-vivo animal model. Journal of Bionanoscience, 6(2), pp.78-83.
• Enhancement of dissolution rate of piroxicam by electrospinning technique. Begum, S.R., Varma, M.M., Raju, D.B., Prasad, R.G.S.V., Phani, A.R., Jacob, B. and Salins, P.C., 2012. Enhancement of dissolution rate of piroxicam by electrospinning technique. Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 3(4), p.045012.
• Nanoparticles for bone tissue engineering. Prasad, R.G.S.V., Phani, A.R., Jacob, B. and Salins, P.C., 2012. Nanoparticles for Bone Tissue Engineering. Trends in Biomaterials & Artificial Organs, 26(4), pp.197-201.
• Malformación vascular intraósea en el maxilar que se presenta en forma de sangrado gingival. Vivek, N. and Salins, P., 2009. Malformación vascular intraósea en el maxilar que se presenta en forma de sangrado gingival. Revista Española de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, 31(6), pp.392-396.
• Anatomic basis for reconstitution of retromolar region: significance of palatal flap. Salins, P.C. and Benjamin, P., 2009. Anatomic basis for reconstitution of retromolar region: Significance of palatal flap. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 67(5), pp.1141-1148.
• Morphometric basis for orthomorphic correction of mandibular asymmetry. Salins, P.C., Venkatraman, B. and Kavarody, M., 2008. Morphometric basis for orthomorphic correction of mandibular asymmetry. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 66(7), pp.1523-1531.
• Retrograde external carotid angiography: technique for operative and emergency assessment of craniomaxillofacial haemorrhage. Salins, P.C. and Venkatraman, B., 2008. Retrograde external carotid angiography: Technique for operative and emergency assessment of craniomaxillofacial haemorrhage. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 46(3), pp.253-254.
• The Centripetal Approach in the Management of Maxillofacial and Skull Base Pathology. Salins, P. and Bhat, V., 2003. The centripetal approach in the management of maxillofacial and skull base pathology. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 61(8), p.116a.
• New perspectives in the management of cranio-mandibular ankylosis. Salins, P.C., 2000. New perspectives in the management of craniomandibular ankylosis. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 29(5), pp.337-340.
• Soft and hard tissue correction of facial deformity associated with bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis. Salins, P.C., 1998. Soft and hard tissue correction of facial deformity associated with bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 27(6), pp.422-424.
• Extensive malakoplakia of the nasopharynx: management of a rare disease. Salins, P.C. and Trivedi, P., 1998. Extensive malakoplakia of the nasopharynx: management of a rare disease. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 56(4), pp.483-487.
• The trans naso-orbito-maxillary approach to the anterior and middle skull base Salins, P.C., 1998. The trans naso-orbitomaxillary approach to the anterior and middle skull base. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery,27(1), pp.53-57.
• Immediate reconstruction of the mandible after resection by sliding osteotomy: a new technique. Salins, P.C. and Rao, C.B., 1997. Immediate reconstruction of the mandible after resection by sliding osteotomy: a new technique. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 35(2), pp.116-118.
• Management of large vascular lesions of the lip: case reports. Salins, P.C., Kumar, S. and Rao, C.B., 1997. Management of large vascular lesions of the lip: case reports. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 26(1), pp.45-48.
• Anteriorly based palatal flap for closure of large oroantral fistula. Salins, P.C. and Kishore, S.K., 1996. Anteriorly based palatal flap for closure of large oroantral fistula. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 82(3), pp.253-256.
• Fixation of skin grafts to the cheek: the sandwich technique. Salins, P.C. and Nagnur, D.V., 1996. Fixation of skin grafts to the cheek: The sandwich technique. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 54(8), pp.1034-1035.
• Reconstruction of mandible and surrounding soft tissues in patient with necrotizing fasciitis. Salins, P.C., Saxena, S. and John, J.K., 1996. Reconstruction of mandible and surrounding soft tissues in patient with necrotizing fasciitis. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 25(2), pp.98-100.
• Hypoglycemia as a possible factor in the induction of vasovagal syncope. Salins, P.C., Kuriakose, M., Sharma, S.M. and Tauro, D.P., 1992. Hypoglycemia as a possible factor in the induction of vasovagal syncope.Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, 74(5), pp.544-549.
• Bursitis: a factor in the differential diagnosis of orofacial neuralgias and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. Salins, P.C. and Bloxham, G.P., 1989. Bursitis: a factor in the differential diagnosis of orofacial neuralgias and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, 68(2), pp.154-157.
• Vital root retention- A clinical procedure. Fareed, K., Khayat, R. and Salins, P., 1989. Vital root retention: a clinical procedure. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 62(4), pp.430-434.
• The influence of static, functional masseteric length on the gonion. Sarhan, O.A. and Salins, P., 1987. The influence of static, functional masseteric length on the gonion. Egyptian dental journal, 33(1), p.61.
• Adenoameloblastoma. Sripathi, R.B., Salins, P.C., Kukreja, R.T. and Bhasker, R.C., 1982. Adenoameloblastoma. Journal of the Indian Dental Association, 54(8), pp.293-295.
• Cementifying fibroma. Sripathi, R.B., Salins, P.C., Kukreja, R.T. and Rao, B., 1982. Cementifying fibroma. Journal of the Indian Dental Association, 54(6), pp.211-214.
• Myxoma of the jaws. Rao, S.B., Kukreja, R.T., Salins, P.C. and Bhasker, R.C., 1982. Myxoma of the jaws. Journal of the Indian Dental Association, 54(3), p.99.