Dr. Shilpa Bhandi chosen for IAOTP Empowered Woman Award

By AI, Created 9:48 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Dr. Shilpa Bhandi, an associate professor at Roseman University of Health Sciences, will be honored by the International Association of Top Professionals at its 2026 gala in New York City. The award recognizes her work in dental education, endodontic research and leadership, with a separate honor also planned for Top Innovative Leader in Dental Education.

Why it matters: - The award puts Dr. Shilpa Bhandi in a selective group of professionals recognized by IAOTP for leadership, academic achievement and community impact. - The honor adds national visibility to her work in dental education, regenerative dentistry and endodontic research. - IAOTP will also recognize Dr. Bhandi for Top Innovative Leader in Dental Education, expanding the significance of the gala recognition.

What happened: - IAOTP selected Dr. Shilpa Bhandi for The Empowered Woman Award for 2026. - The organization will honor Dr. Bhandi at its Annual Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December 2026. - IAOTP also plans to feature Dr. Bhandi in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) magazine. - Dr. Bhandi is an associate professor at the College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences.

The details: - Dr. Bhandi has more than a decade of experience in dental education and research. - She previously served as assistant professor at Jazan University from 2016 to 2022. - Dr. Bhandi holds a visiting professor role in the Department of Cariology at Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University in Chennai, India. - Her research focuses on endodontics, regenerative dentistry based on dental stem cells, oral tissue-derived stem cells, dental biomaterials and endodontic techniques. - Her publications have received more than 4,800 citations. - She coauthored the book chapter “Illicit and Recreational Drug Abuse and Oral Health” in Lifestyle in Oral Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Oral Health Care Providers from Springer Nature. - Dr. Bhandi teaches Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Regenerative Dentistry, Biomaterials, Research and Publishing. - Her background includes a BDS from KLE’S Institute of Dental Sciences, a master’s in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, and a PhD in Public Health from Universidad Central De Nicaragua. - Her affiliations include Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and membership in several dental organizations, including the Indian Dental Association, Indian Endodontic Society, Federation of Operative Dentistry India, IADR and the International Association of General Dentistry. - Dr. Bhandi also supervised public health camps in rural Al Ardah, Jazan Province, where she provided preventive dental care, screenings, restorative treatments and oral health education. - IAOTP President Stephanie Cirami said the selection was an easy decision for the panel and described Dr. Bhandi as inspirational, influential and a visionary thought leader. - Dr. Bhandi credits persistence and mentors for her success and says she plans to continue her research and teaching. - For more information, visit Dr. Bhandi’s faculty profile. - For more information on IAOTP, visit IAOTP.

Between the lines: - The recognition reflects IAOTP’s focus on credentialed professionals with academic and leadership records, not just public visibility. - Dr. Bhandi’s mix of teaching, research and community outreach fits the kind of cross-disciplinary profile award groups often elevate.

What’s next: - Dr. Bhandi will be honored at IAOTP’s 2026 gala in New York City. - Her inclusion in TIP magazine should extend the award’s reach beyond the event itself. - Dr. Bhandi says she will continue working in research and teaching.