Prof. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam

🦷 Prof. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, BDS, Ph.D

Head, Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Professor, Saphena Women’s Dental College & Hospital
Consultant Orthodontist, Bangladesh Specialized Dental Hospital

With a reputation for clinical excellence and a compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Md. Nurul Islam is one of Bangladesh’s most respected orthodontists. A graduate of the University of Dhaka with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Dr. Islam further advanced his academic journey in Japan, earning a Ph.D. in Orthodontics from Okayama University under the prestigious Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship.

He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Dentistry from Showa University, Tokyo, and completed specialized training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka.

🎓 Academic Excellence & International Recognition

Dr. Islam has over a decade of international clinical, teaching, and research experience. He served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Fellow in Japan, contributing significantly to groundbreaking studies in craniofacial development, stem cell biology, and dentinogenesis. His work is published in globally recognized journals, including Developmental Dynamics, Stem Cells, and The Journal of Biological Chemistry.

🧠 Expertise

• Advanced Orthodontic Treatment (Braces, Aligners, Jaw Correction)
• Pediatric & Geriatric Dentistry
• Craniofacial Growth & Development
• Research & Histological Techniques
• Patient-centered Cosmetic Smile Design

🏅 Recognitions & Fellowships

• Fellow, Royal Society for Public Health (UK)
• Recipient of Monbukagakusho (MEXT) and Showa University Scholarships
• Contributor to multiple international dental conferences and workshops

🏅 Dr. Nurul's Publications

Original Articles:

1. Runx/Cbfb signaling regulates postnatal development of granular convoluted tubule in the mouse submandibular gland. Md. Nurul Islam", Shinsuke Itoh", Takeshi Yanagita, Kumi Sumiyoshi, Satoru Hayano', Koh-Ichi Kuremoto, Hiroshi Kurosaka, Tadashi Honjo, Noriaki Kawanabe', Hiroshi Kamioka, Takayoshi Sakai, Naozumi Ishimaru, Ichiro Taniuchi and Takashi Yamashiro Developmental Dynamics: Volume- 244, Issue 3, pages 488-496, March 2015 

2. Runx/Cbfb signaling is involved in postnatal development of the submandibular salivary gland. (Ph.D thesis paper) Md.Nurul Islam J. Okayama Dent. Soc., 2013, 32(1)

3. Roles of heparan sulfate sulfation in dentinogenesis. [ PubMed ] Hayano S, Kurosaka H, ​​Yanagita T, Kalus 1. Milz F. Ishihara Y, Islam MN, Kawanabe N, Saito M, Kamioka H, ​​Adachi T, Dierks T. Yamashiro T. J. Biol. Chem., 2012, 287(15):12217-29. PMID : 2235 1753

4. Core binding factor beta functions in the maintenance of stem cells and orchestrates continuous proliferation and differentiation in mouse incisors. Kurosaka H, Islam MN. Kuremoto K, Hayano S, Nakamura M, Kawanabe N, Yanagita T, Rice DP, Harada H, Taniuchi I, Yamashiro T Stem Cells, 2011, 29(11):1792-803 PMID: 21898689

5. Influence of implants diameter on maximum resistant load. Hideo YANAGIDA, Nurul ISLAM, Yuji SATO, Noboru KITAGAWA and Keiichiro UCHIDA Dental Medicine Research, 2009, 29(2): 128- 133. 

6.Oral Hygiene status among patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliance in the Department of Orthodontics in BSMMU Md Ali Kawsar, Marina Akhtar, Md Ahsan Habib, Zafrina Islam, Md Nurul Islam Bangladesh Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Vol 7. No (1-2) 2017, Page: 16-19

7. Prevalence of White Spot Lesion during Orthodontic Treatment with Fixed Appliance Md Ali Kawsar, Md Nurul Islam, Moutithi Sen, Subodh Chandra Chakraborty, Muhammad Tanvir Siddiqui Update Dental College Journal, Vol 9 No 2 (2019), Page: 40-42 

8. Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Status After Cementation of Modified Crown on Mandibular Molar Tooth Md. Masudur Rahman1, Utpalendu Biswas2, Mohammad Abid3, Rajib Kumar Banik4, Md. Nurul Islam5 Annals of International Medical and Dental Research: Vol-7, Issue-6 | November-December 2021, Page no-275-281

💬 Why Patients Choose Dr. Islam

Patients trust Dr. Nurul Islam for his friendly demeanor, precise diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans. His calm and caring approach ensures every patient feels heard, understood, and confident in their smile journey. Whether it’s a child’s first orthodontic visit or a complex adult realignment case, Dr. Islam combines cutting-edge knowledge with genuine compassion.

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