Dr. Rinky Nyachhyon
Oral Physician and Maxillofacial Radiologist
Dr. Rinky Nyachhyon is a highly qualified Consultant Oral Physician and Maxillofacial Radiologist at Nepal Mediciti. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, and completed her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral Medicine and Radiology from MAHE, Mangalore.
With extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, Dr. Nyachhyon is committed to delivering advanced, patient-centered oral healthcare. She has enhanced her clinical skills through specialized fellowship programs, including the Oral DETECT Training Programme for early detection of oral cancer, along with a certificate course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Methodology.
Dr. Nyachhyon is an active and respected member of the Nepal Medical Council (NMC) and the Nepal Dental Association (NDA), adhering to the highest standards of ethical practice and patient care. She currently serves as the Member Secretary of the Institutional Review Committee (IRC) at Peoples Dental College and Hospital. Additionally, she holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology at Peoples Dental College and Hospital.
Alongside her academic roles, Dr. Nyachhyon provides expert consultation as a Consultant Maxillofacial Radiologist at Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment planning through advanced imaging techniques.
With her strong clinical background, leadership roles, and dedication to advancing oral health, Dr. Rinky Nyachhyon is recognized as a trusted specialist in oral medicine and maxillofacial radiology in Nepal.
Education
Area of Focus
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
Language spoken
- ENGLISH
- NEPALI
- HINDI
- NEWARI
Oral DETECT training Programme for early Detection of Oral Cancer
-Teachers training on helping students learn better
- Certificate course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Methodology
Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
1. Joshi N, Shrestha S, Prajapati K, Wagle SD, Nyachhyon R, Sundas S. Presence of Extra Canal in Permanent Mandibular First Molar. Journal of Chitwan Medical College. 2022;12(42):8-11
2. 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
3. Luitel A, Bali H, Nyachhyon R, Gurung K, Shrestha R, Rijal A, Subedi R. Determination and Classification of Intra- oral Photostimulable Phosphor Plate Artifacts in Dental Radiology: A Retrospetive Study. 2022 Jan-Jun;22(34):20-4
4. Sakya P, Nyachhyon R, Pradhan A, Tamrakar R, Acharya S. Morphology of Condyle- A radiographic study. Journal of Chitwan Medical College. 2022;12(39);41-5
5. Nyachhyon R, Joshi U, Mainali A, Sakya P. Compression of the Inferior Alveolar Canal by Mandibular Third Molar: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. J Nepal Med Assoc. 2022;60(245):26-30
6. Nyachhyon R. Evaluation of Dental Age in Nepali Children using Demirjian’s 7-Teeth Method. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal.2017;7(2):37-40
7. Nyachhyon R, Sumanth KN, Ongole R. Expression of CD1a by Langerhans cells in oral mucosa of submucous fibrosis patients and arecanut/gutkha chewers. J Nepal Dent Assoc. 2014;14(2):1-6
8. Nyachhyon R, Boaz K, Sumanth KN. Minor salivary gland changes in oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF): Retrospective pilot study. J Nepal Dent Assoc. 2011; 12(1): 26-8
-Professor and HOD, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology , Peoples Dental College and Hospital
-Consultant Maxillofacial Radiologist , Tesla Diagnostic Clinic
-Nepal Medical Council (NMC)
-Nepal Dental Association ( NDA)
-Member Secretary ,IRC- Peoples Dental College and Hospital- 2020- till date
