About Prof. Dr. Nasir Uddin — Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Professional biography

Prof. Dr. Nasir Uddin is an academic and clinician in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Sapporo Dental College & Hospital and a Senior Consultant at Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Speciality Centre.

He previously served as Professor and Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. His professional profile brings together clinical practice, teaching, surgical training and research activity in the specialty.

His work is focused on conditions involving the oral cavity, jaws, facial bones and related structures, including oral and maxillofacial tumours, facial trauma, reconstruction, congenital conditions and selected jaw joint disorders.

Professional journey

Born in Barahi Gobinda village of Dagonbhuiyan, Feni, he completed his BDS at Dhaka Dental College and, in 1990, travelled to Japan on a Japan Dental Association scholarship for advanced surgical training at Osaka University.

He entered government service through the 15th BCS in 1995, began teaching at Dhaka Dental College in 1999 and completed his MS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery under the University of Dhaka in 2010. That same year, while heading the Dental Department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, he initiated the creation of professorial posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery there — today it is a full department.

After training in distraction osteogenesis in India under Prof. Asish Kumar Ghosh, and in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Toronto (2012–2014), he joined Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in 2019 as Professor and Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, where he introduced the MS course and served until January 2024.

Advanced Surgical Training

1990

Advanced surgical study in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Osaka University, Japan — Japan Dental Association scholarship

His professional biography records advanced study in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Japan, including academic exposure at Osaka University under a Japan Dental Association fellowship.

2012 – 2014

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada

Facial reconstruction is relevant to the management of selected defects involving the face and jaws, including defects that may follow tumour removal or trauma.

Distraction Osteogenesis

India — under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Asish Kumar Ghosh

Distraction osteogenesis is a technique used in selected cases to gradually lengthen bone. Its application depends on the anatomical condition, treatment objective and individual clinical assessment.

Awards & Recognition

MODUS Award — 2004

Asian Congress on Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo, Japan

Recorded in his biography as recognition of his contribution to the surgical correction of nasal deformity in cleft-lip patients.

Professional philosophy

Not every condition needs surgery. Every patient needs a clear plan.

How treatment is planned:

01Review of symptoms, medical and dental history.
02Clinical examination of the mouth, jaws, face and relevant structures.
03Review of imaging, pathology and other investigations when required.
04Discussion of the diagnosis, treatment options, potential risks and expected follow-up.
05Coordination with other specialists when a condition requires multidisciplinary care.

Academic profile, research and conferences