Srinagar: Noted Oro-Maxillofacial Surgeon of the state Prof (Dr) Ajaz Ahmad Shah, HoD Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College Srinagar, has carved a niche for himself with his alleviating the sufferings of the victims of conflict with his professional skills & knowledge by performing highly complicated surgical interventions. In recognition to his contribution in the field Dental education, trainings in general and his research work in Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery has been awarded prestigious fellowship.
Dr Ajaz was awarded with fellowship awarded by Craniofacial Research Academy at its VI Sumit at AIIMS, at Rishikesh on 23rd of this month. He became the first Maxillofacial surgeon from Jammu and Kashmir to receive the distinguished award.
Dr Ajaz Shah, it may be recalled has been in news for performing surgical procedures on persons with mutilated faces, giving the new look and urge to live life with dignity. He has so far more than 40 research publications in national and international journals to his credit. He heads the JK chapter of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, of which he has the distinction of being National Guest Speaker at All India Level.
