Prof.Dr.M.C.Prashant graduated in dental surgery from the prestigious MAHE CODS,Mangalore in 1996. His interest in Oral and maxillofacial surgery took him to the acclaimed AB Shetty Memorial institute of Dental Sciences for post-graduate training, completing his MDS in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 1999. He was trained under some of the most reputed teachers of his time. This was followed by his long career in private hospital based practice as well faculty positions at some of the reputed institutions. Presently he is the dean and professor and head,department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, RKDF Dental College,SRK University,Bhopal,M.P. His passion for teaching his students and sharing knowledge is what makes him an excellent and enthusiastic teacher.