Prof. Dr. Haridas Das Adhikari, B.D.S.(Cal), M.D.S.(B.H.U), Dental Surgeon- Endodontist. Formerly he was Post Graduate teacher and Head of the Department (H.O.D) of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (which also includes cosmetic Dentistry & laser dentistry) of Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata, India. From this institute he retired from the Govt. Service on February 2023. It is the illustrious premier Institute of dentistry in South East Asia, established in 1920. He had also served Bardhaman Dental College and Hospital as Principal cum Superintendent and North Bengal Dental College as professor and HOD retired from Govt. service on February 2025.
He is engaged in teaching since 1986 & in private practice since 1984.
He is the Chief Consultant of AM Medical Centre (Erstwhile AMRI - Advanced Medicare and Research Institute), one of the most prestigious private medical centers of Eastern India at 97A, Southern Avenue, Kolkata – 700029.
Formerly Consultant to Indian Airlines Limited (IAL), ONGC etc. He is among first few in Eastern India who are using laser (soft and hard tissue) in dentistry.
He is B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from Dr.R.Ahmed Dental College & Hospital (1974 – 1979 Batch, exam held in the year 1981 & awarded various merit scholarships.
He passed M.D.S. (Master of Dental Surgery) from Benaras Hindu University – 1982 -1984.
He has one Daughter & Son
With -
Wife - Dr. (Mrs.) Sharmila Das Adhikari, M. Sc, PhD (Formerly research scientist at Ballygunge Science College , Kolkata)
Son - Dr. Anubhav Das Adhikari, BDS, MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) (UMRI Medical Centre, Behala Hope Foundation Hospital, Taratala; Das Nursing Home, Diamond Harbour )
Daughter- Dr. Shreya Das Adhikari, MBBS, MD (Anaesthesiology)
Son in law - Dr. Nitin Gupta, MBBS, MD, DM (Infectious disease, AIIMS - New Delhi) (Consultant at IRIS Multi Speciality Hospital, AM Medical Centre (Erstwhile AMRI), Southern Avenue, Kolkata - 700029 (later two are now Prof. in KMC, Manipal, Mangalore)
Rural Service -
As dental surgeon, Govt. of W.B. in Dist. Of Birbhum (1984- 1986)
Established Gocharan Krishna Memorial Charitable Dental Clinic at Belpukur, Dt. South 24 Parganas, W.B., India in 2001 and has been rendering service along with his son and associates.
In the vicinity of the clinic a temple of Lord Shiva, beside the original Lord Krishnaand Jagannathtemple, was built by him, which was inaugurated by Hon. Justice , Calcutta High Court, Shri Arunabha Baruaand Mr. Sumanta Chowdhury, IAS – Principal Secretary, Department of Transport, Govt. of W.B. was chief guest at the occasion on 16th May, 2004.
Ratha Yatra at Belpukur -
It is organised by him, huge number of people get involved. The chariot travelsfrom the temple upto Nischintapur Bazar and comes back both the days. Annaprasadam is given to all during lunch time and khichuri prasadam after Sri Jagannath, Suvadra and Balaram come back.
Teacher -
Under Graduate and Post Graduate Level -
Tutor, Lecturer, Asst. Prof. and Asso. Prof. in DR.R.A.D.C. & H (1986 – 1997). Asso. Prof. & Head of the Department (H.O.D), N.B. Dental college, Darjeeling (1997 – 1999).
Asso.Prof. Dr.R.A.D.C. & H (1999 – 2007).
Prof and Head of the Department (H.O.D), N.B. Dental college, Darjeeling (2007 – 2008).
Prof. and Head of the Department (H.O.D), and Post Graduate Teacher, Dr RADC & H (2008 to2010).
Prof. HOD and Principal cum Superintendent, Bardhaman Medical College (2011-2013)
Prof. HOD and PG teacher Dr. R.Ahmed Dental College & Hospital (08.05.2013 – 28.02.2023) from where he was super annuated.
Presently Chairman Educational Training Centre (ETC, Amantran, Moulali, Kolkata – 700014 of IDA, WB Branch)
Internal & External Examiner, Paper setter, moderator, scrutinizer of Undergraduate & Post Graduate level of various colleges under different Universities of the Country.
Reseach Projects -
Research projects for Post Graduate students - 36 such conducted.
Educational Training to Doctors at ETC of IDA, WB at its office premises, Amantran lecture and hand on courses are conducted regularly to BDS and MDS doctors since 2024.
Publication -
61 Publication in National Journals & few are under publication.
Speaker -
Delivered many lectures as Speaker & Guest speaker in State and National level and international conferences and continuing education programme in India & abroad.
Delivered R.Ahmed Oration, P.K.Basu Oration & Colgate Oration.
After the Lecture on Rubber Dam
Lecture on Renerative Endodontic Procedure which makes a Dead Tooth Alive
Editor -
“The West Bengal State Dental Journal” for 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992.
West Bengal Dental Services Association -
President – 2003 – 2004
Vice President
Executive Commiittee Member
President 2015
Indian Dental Association (IDA) : WB State -
President 2015
General Secretary – 1988-89 and 1989-90
Editor – W.B. State Dental Journal – 1987,88,91,92
Chairman – Scientific – Indian Dental Conference, 1989 at Rabindra Sadan, Nandan Complex, Kolkata
Convener – WHO ORAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION in West Bengal, 7th April,1994
Vice President
Convener - Council on Dental Health
Executive Committee Member
Chairman Educational Training Centre at IDA, WB, at Moulali since 2024
WHO Oral Health Day Celebration, 7th April 1994 -
No Tobacco Day Celebration -
Indian Association of Conservative Dentist & Endodontist (IACDE) and Indian Endodontic Society (IES) -
Chairman Reception Committee 31st IACDE & 24th IES Conference 2016.
Organizing Secretary – 9th Conference at Taj Bengal Hotel, Kolkata, 1994.
Chairman Scientific – 16th Conference at Science City, Kolkata, 2002
Vice-President - Convener Constitutional Committee Executive Committee Member
Bengal Association of Conservative Dentists and Endodontists (BACDE) President Elect - 2024
In different Occasions -