Dr. Shally Raina
Associate Professor
Department: Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Dr. Shally Raina is a dedicated academician and oral medicine specialist with a Master’s Degree (MDS) in Oral Medicine and Radiology from Seema Dental College, Rishikesh (HNB Garhwal University), awarded in 2017. With more than seven years of academic and clinical experience, she currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology at People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu.
Her interests lie in oral radiographic diagnostics, potentially malignant disorders, and advanced imaging techniques. She has presented papers at several national IAOMR conferences and contributed to a number of peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Raina is actively involved in undergraduate teaching, student mentorship, clinical case discussions, and interdisciplinary academic initiatives.
Academic and Professional Credentials
- MDS in Oral Medicine & Radiology, Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh (2017)
- BDS, Institute of Dental Sciences, Jammu University (2014)
Teaching Experience:
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- Associate Professor, PDCH (May 2025 – present)
- Assistant Professor, PDCH (Dec 2017 – May 2025)
Registrations:
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- Nepal Medical Council: NMC No. 021-99-006048-18
- Jammu and Kashmir State Dental Council: Reg No. A-2325
Research & Publications
Dr. Raina has authored several peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals, including:
- Raina S, Nyachhyon R, Maharjan N, Shrestha S, Yadav K. Visualization of incisive foramen using two intraoral periapical radiographic techniques. Journal of Chitwan Medical College.2023;13(44):41-3.
- Shrestha S, Joshi N, Prajapati K, Wagle SD, Nyachhyon R, Raina S. Cone beam computed tomography analysis of the root canal morphology of maxillary first premolar. J Nepal Dent Assoc. 2023 Jan-Jun;23(36):51-6.
- Nyachhyon R, Joshi N, Raina S, Pradhan A. Assessment of radiographic errors made while taking intraoral periapical radiographs at tertiary care centre. J Nepal Dent Assoc. 2022 Jan-Jun;22(34):10-4