Patna : Dr Vyakhya Gupta, a senior resident in the Department of Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, has won the Silver Young Surgeon Award (second place) at FACE AHEAD 2026, an international conference on craniomaxillofacial surgery held in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 1 to 3.
The conference was organised by AO CMF, an organisation focused on craniomaxillofacial surgery. According to an AIIMS Patna press release, the award recognises Dr Gupta’s research contribution and brings international recognition to the institute’s academic and clinical research work.
Research Focuses On Myofascial Pain Treatment
Dr Gupta received the award for presenting collaborative research titled “Dextrose Prolotherapy versus Lignocaine in Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome.” The study was conducted under the guidance of Dr Naqoosh Haidry, Additional Professor in the Department of Dentistry at AIIMS Patna.
The research examines two clinical approaches relevant to myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. The work reflects efforts to explore treatment options and strengthen evidence-based practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
The press release did not provide further details about the study’s findings or its clinical outcomes.
AIIMS Patna Leadership Congratulates Dr Gupta
Prof. (Brig.) Dr Raju Agarwal, Executive Director of AIIMS Patna, congratulated Dr Gupta on the achievement and praised her commitment to academic excellence and research.
He said the recognition reflected the institute’s emphasis on nurturing talent, encouraging scientific inquiry and enabling young professionals to contribute to the global medical community.
Prof. Dr Shivendra Choudhary, Professor and Head of the Department of Dentistry at AIIMS Patna, also congratulated Dr Gupta. He highlighted the role of research collaboration and scientific innovation in advancing oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Recognition For Dental Research
Dr Gupta’s achievement highlights the participation of early-career Indian medical professionals in international academic forums. Her award also brings attention to research being undertaken in dental sciences and oral and maxillofacial surgery at AIIMS Patna.
The institute said the achievement could encourage residents and students to pursue research, build academic collaborations and contribute to advances in healthcare.
The recognition comes as AIIMS Patna continues to promote research alongside clinical training, with an emphasis on translating clinical questions into research opportunities.
