Divakar Karanth, BDS, MDS, MS, MOrth RCS
Program Director – Graduate Orthodontics
About Divakar Karanth
Dr. Divakar Karanth is the Program Director of Graduate Orthodontics and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics. He is an American Board of Orthodontics Certified Orthodontist. Dr. Karanth completed his MS and Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Kentucky. He is a Member of The Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, North Atlantic Component. Dr. Karanth is the current President of the Society of Educators, the American Association of Orthodontists. His research interests are bone regeneration, the biology of tooth movement, and the application of Artificial Intelligence in orthodontics. Dr. Karanth has published several orthodontics articles and is a reviewer for various journals. Dr. Karanth is involved in teaching orthodontic residents, pediatric dentistry residents, and Predoc students. He also runs a very successful orthodontic practice at UF Faculty Clinic.
Additional Positions:
Clinical Associate Professor
2020 – Current
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College of Dentistry
Accomplishments
Member of The Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
2023
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The Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, North Atlantic Component
President, Society of Educators, American Association of Orthodontists
2023
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Society of Educators, American Association of Orthodontists
SAO Research Presentation Award- First Place
2020
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Southern Association of Orthodontists Meeting 2020
International Student Scholarship- 2019-2020 Academic Year.
2019-2020
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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) University of Kentucky
Best Research award
2019
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CCTS Spring Conference & UKCD Research day, University of Kentucky
Charley Schultz Research scholar award
2019
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American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
3 Minute Thesis- Finalist
2018
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University of Kentucky
Best Research award
2018
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CCTS Spring Conference & UKCD Research day, University of Kentucky.
Second Best Clinical Paper Award
2008
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43rd Indian Orthodontic Conference
Second Best Scientific Paper Award
2008
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33rd Indian Orthodontic Conference
Second Best Scientific Paper Award
1997
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32nd Indian Orthodontic Conference
Second Best Clinical Paper Award
1995
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30th Indian Orthodontic Conference
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
2021-2022
DEN8290 Special Topics
2021-2024
DEN8601L Clinical Orthodontics
2021
DEN6940 Supervised Teaching
2021,2024
DEN6615 Ortho-Perio Relationships: Part II
2021-2024
DEN6905 Individual Study
2021-2024
DEN6935 Special Topics in Dentistry
2021-2023
DEN7450C Orthodont Gen Pract
2021,2024
DEN7819L Clinic Orthodontics 3
2021-2023
DEN5210 Dev Biol Psychosoc 1
2022
DEN6603 Orthodontic Treatment?Appliance Management and Effect of Treatment Part 2: Class II Treatment
2022-2024
DEN6971 Research for Master’s Thesis
2022-2024
DEN6910 Supervised Research
2022-2024
DEN6604 Appliance Mgmt and Effect of Orthodontic Treatment Part 3: Class II and Overbite Treatments
2022-2024
DEN6602 Orthodontic Treatment?Appliance Management and Effect of Treatment Part 1: Class I Treatment
2023
DEN6605 Appliance Mgmt and Effect of Orthodontic Treatment Part 4: Class II and Overbite Treatments
2023-2024
DEN6606 Appl Mgmt and Effect of Ortho Treatment Part 5: Class III and Crossbite Tmts, Soft Tissue
2024
DEN6612 Orthodontic Biomechanics: Part I
2024
DEN6607 Appl Mgmt and Effect of Ortho Treatment Part 6: Impactions, Transplantations, and Stability
Teaching Philosophy
DEN6606 – Orthodontic Treatment Part 5
DEN6607 – Orthodontic Treatment Part 6
DEN8601L – Clinical Orthodontics
DEN6940 – Supervised Teaching- Residents assisting in Predoc clinic
DEN 8290- Pre-Doc Elective
DEN8290R (Discussion of Research Elective)
Board Certifications
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ADEXAmerican Board of Dental Examiners
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OrthodonticsAmerican Board of Orthodontics
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Dentistry
Research Profile
Developing and evaluating the piezoelectric scaffold for alveolar bone regeneration. This research was funded by an NIH pilot study grant. Dr. Karanth developed and analyzed a biodegradable scaffold using poly L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible and electroactive polymer that could be used for bone regeneration. The 3D printed PLLA scaffold showed promising properties akin to the natural bone, and it is worth investigating further for bone regeneration.
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
0000-0002-6251-1223
Areas of Interest
- 3D Printing and Biomaterials
- Application of Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontics
- Biology of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
- Bone Regeneration
Publications
2024
The applications of digital technology in postgraduate orthodontic education
Seminars in Orthodontics.
[DOI] 10.1053/j.sodo.2024.03.003.
2023
Characterization of 3D printed biodegradable piezoelectric scaffolds for bone regeneration
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
9(2):398-408
[DOI] 10.1002/cre2.712.
[PMID] 36779270.
2023
Orthodontic Localization of Impacted Canines: Review of the Cutting-edge Evidence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Based on 3D CBCT Images
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics.
36(4):261-269
[DOI] 10.4274/turkjorthod.2023.2022.131.
2023
Towards resorbable 3D‐printed scaffolds for craniofacial bone regeneration
Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research.
26(S1):188-195
[DOI] 10.1111/ocr.12645.
2021
Plasma Membrane Receptors Involved in the Binding and Response of Osteoclasts to Noncellular Components of the Bone
International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
22(18)
[DOI] 10.3390/ijms221810097.
[PMID] 34576260.
2020
3D printed biodegradable piezoelectric scaffold for bone regeneration
Journal of dental research.
2019
A rodent model using skeletal anchorage and low forces for orthodontic tooth movement.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics.
155(2):254-263
[DOI] 10.1016/j.ajodo.2018.03.022.
[PMID] 30712697.
2018
Residents’ Journal Review:
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
2017
Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement (OTM) in a Rodent Model Using Light Forces
Journal of dental research.
2017
Skeletal Anchorage in a Rat Model of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Journal of dental research.
2015
Tooth size discrepancy in a Libyan population, a cross-sectional study in schoolchildren.
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry.
7(1):e100-5
[DOI] 10.4317/jced.51819.
[PMID] 25810819.
2013
Mixed dentition analysis in Libyan schoolchildren.
Journal of orthodontic science.
2(4):115-9
[DOI] 10.4103/2278-0203.123197.
[PMID] 24987652.
2013
The prevalence of malocclusion in urban Libyan schoolchildren.
Journal of orthodontic science.
2(1):1-6
[DOI] 10.4103/2278-0203.110325.
[PMID] 24987636.
2011
A Comparative Study of Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Different Grades of Australian Stainless-Steel Wires
Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs.
25:67-74
2002
Canine retraction by sectional arch technique: Comparison of characteristics between T Loop retraction spring and PG retraction spring
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
35:17-27
2002
Force characteristics of nickel-titanium open and closed coil springs in a simulated oral environment
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
35:76-88
2001
Comparative study of various intrusive arches
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
34:82-91
2001
Interpretation of hand and wrist radiographs in estimating skeletal maturational status
Indian Journal of Dental Research.
2001
Orthodontic tooth movement and bioelectricity.
Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research.
12(4):212-21
[PMID] 11987660.
2000
Biochemical events associated with Connective tissue remodeling
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
2000
Interpretation of hand and wrist radiographs in estimating the skeletal maturational status
Journal of Indian Dental Association.
71:122-125
1998
An odontometric study of a Tibetan population.
Australian orthodontic journal.
15(2):93-100
[PMID] 9590924.
1998
Comparison of intrusive arches
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
1998
Genetic considerations in orthodontics
Indian Journal of Orofacial Genetics.
1998
Genetic considerations in orthodontics
Indian Journal of Orofacial Genetics.
1:6-12
1997
Rectangular finishing wires
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
28:3-10
1996
A comparison of mandibular condylar locations between the unstrained rest position and maximum intercuspal position in temporomandibular dysfunction cases and in asymptomatic subjects, using a Mandibular Position Indicator
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
27:63-73
1995
Comparison of uprighting springs made from lighter Australian wires – A pilot study
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
26:15-17
1995
Perception of profile: Use of “Jig-Saw”
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society.
26:89-93
Grants
Jul 2023
ACTIVE
Machine Learning Model to Assess the External Apical Root Resorption from the CBCT image
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: AMER ASSO OF ORTHODONTISTS FOU
Education
Certificate in Orthodontics
2020
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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Master of Sciences in Dentistry
2020
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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Advanced Continuing Education in Craniofacial Biology
2017
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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
M. Orth. R.C.S. (Ed)
1996
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Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
MDS – Orthodontics
1995
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SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Karnatak University.
BDS
1991
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SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Karnatak University.
Contact Details
Phones:
- Business:
- (352) 273-5693
Emails:
- Business:
- dkaranth@dental.ufl.edu
Addresses:
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100444
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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1395 CENTER DR, D7-19
GAINESVILLE FL 32610