Faculty of Dentistry

DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

Qualification:

BDS (Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University), K.L.E.S’s Institute Of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences.

Research Interest:

• Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
• Facial aesthetic Surgeries
• Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
• Implantology and Forensic Odontology

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DR. SIVAKUMAR PENDYALA

Deputy Dean (Student Affairs & Alumni)

Qualifications:

• BDS (College of Dental Sciences, Davangere – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India), MDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Dr M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai, India)

Research Interests:

• Temperomandibular Joint Disorders
• Growth Factors
• Maxillofacial Trauma

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ASSOC.PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY

Deputy Dean (Administration & Research)

Qualifications:

• DPHS (NSR, AMM)
• DDPH (RCS England)
• BDS ( University of Malaya, KL)

Research Interests:

• Epidemiology of Caries
• Prevention of Dental Disease
• Fluorosis

DR. TOM KISHOR

Designation:

Deputy Dean ( Academic & International Affairs) & Lecturer.

Qualification:

BDS (A.B Shetty Dental College, Mangalore University), MPH (M.G University, Kerala, MRACDS (PPH), Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeon. MBA, NIBM, Chennai)

Research Interest:

• Tobacco Cessation

DR. SATHIYAVATHI MAHENDRA KUMAR

Lecturer & BDS Year 4 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery ( BDS – MGR University, India); Master of Dental Surgery ( MDS – Annamalai University, India)

Research Interest:

• Preventive Dentistry
• Children with Special Needs

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DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA

Lecturer & Year 3 Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS (Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University , Chennai, India); MDS ( Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Univerversity, Chidambaram, India)

Research Interest:

• 3D printing in Endodontics
• Nanotechnology

DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR

Lecturer & Year 2 Coordinator

Qualifications:

B.D.S, M.D.S in Oral Pathology

Research Interest:

• Oral Cancer and Pre-cancer
• Odontogenic Tumors
• Forensic Odontology

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DR. BHOOPATHI HARICHARAN PRAVEEN

Lecturer & Year 2 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

• MDS (NTR University of Health sciences, India )
• BDS(The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, India)

Research Interest:

• Epidemiological Aspects Of Dental Caries, Especially in the Field of Diagnosing Early Carious Lesions
• Behavioral Sciences & its Significance with Respect to Oral Health

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DR. GUDUGUNTA LENEENA

Lecturer & Year 4 Coordinator

Qualifications:

Masters of Dental Surgery- Endodontics (NTR Health University)

Research Interest:

• Endodontic Microscope

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DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

Senior Lecturer & Year 1 Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Rotary Endodontics
• Endodontic Irrigants

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DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI

Lecturer & Year 1 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, M.Sc (Dental Materials,QMUL)

Research Interest:

• Smart materials
• Biopolymers and Bioceramics
• Herbal extracts in Dentistry

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DR. UGRAPPA SRIDEVI

Lecturer & Year 3 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

MDS [Oral Medicine & Radiology] Dr NTR University of Health & Science, Vijaywada. BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health & Sciences, Bangalore.

Research Interest:

• Forensic Odontology
• Molecular Oncology

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DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM

Lecturer BDS Year 5 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Advances in Implants
• Nanotechnology in Prosthodontics

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DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

Lecturer & BDS Year 5 Coordinator

Research Interest:

• Oral Diagnosis and Radiology

DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS

Lecturer & BDT Year 4 Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS (Orthodontics)

Research Interest:

• Smile Analysis

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MS. CHUA KAH HOAY

Lecturer & BDT Year 4 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Dental Technology (AIMST University), Foundation In Sciences (AIMST University)

Research Interest:

• Ceramic Material
• Cad-Cam

DR. PRITI RATHI

Lecturer, BDT Year 2 Coordinator & Sim Lab Coordinator

Qualification:

BDS, FAGE

Research Interest:

• Myofascial Pain
• Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorders
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

DR. BHAVANA GANDHI

Lecturer & BDT Year 1 Coordinator

Qualification:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Research Interest:

• Rotary Endodontics
• Anatomic Variations
• Forensics

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DR. RAHUL RATHI

Senior Lecturer, BDT Year 2 Co-coordinator & Sim Lab Co-coordinator

Endodontist/Restorative Dentist

Qualifications:

FICD, MDS, BDS (Manipal)

Research Interest:

• Regenerative Endodontics
• Disinfection in Endodontics

DR. JEEVAN MB

Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Co-coordinator

DR.ABHISHEK JAIRAJ

Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Coordinator

Qualifications:

RGUHS Bangalore, India, MDS (Prosthodontics), BDS (Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore India)

Research Interest:

• Dental Ceramics
• Oral Implantology
• Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

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DR. WIDOWATI

Associate Professor & BDT Year 1 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

DDS (Airlangga University, Indonesia), PhD Periodontist ( Hiroshima University Japan )

Research Interest:

• Preventive Periodontics

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DR. AJAY JAIN

Senior Lecturer & BDT Programme Facilitator

Qualifications:

MDS, BDS [Maxillofacial Prosthodontist] Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

Research Interest:

• TMD’s & Occlusion
• Maxillofacial Prosthesis

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DR. ENDANG HERMINAJENG

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MSc (University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)

Research Interest:

• Oral Biology

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PROF. DR. WIHASKORO SOSROSENO

Professor & Subject Coordinator

Qualifications:

DDS (University of Gadjah Mada) (Indonesia), PhD Queensland University (Australia)

Research Interest:

• Immunity in Periodontal Disease
• Mucosal Immunity
• Bone Biology

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DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI

Lecturer & Year 1 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, M.Sc (Dental Materials,QMUL)

Research Interest:

• Smart materials
• Biopolymers and Bioceramics
• Herbal extracts in Dentistry

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DR. WIDOWATI

Associate Professor & BDT Year 1 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

DDS (Airlangga University, Indonesia), PhD Periodontist ( Hiroshima University Japan )

Research Interest:

• Preventive Periodontics

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PROF. KHOO KIM KUANG

Adjunct Professor

Qualifications:

BDS (University Malaya), MSc Periodontology (University London) ,FDSRCS (England)

Research Interest:

• Tooth Mobility
• Patient Behavior in Periodontology
• Implant follow up and Maintenance
• Clinical Auditing
• Teaching Methodology

DR. DURGA PRASAD MUDRAKOLA

Senior Lecturer & BDT Year 2 Co-Coordinator

Qualifications:

MDS, BDS (Annamalai University)

Research Interest:

• Periodontal Microbiology
• Smoking Cessation
• Behavioural Science

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DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY

Lecturer & Simulation Lab Coordinator

Qualifications:

MDS [Periodontics & Implantology] Meenakshi University, Chennai. BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

Research Interest:

• Immunology
• Periodontal Mucogingival Surgeries

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DR. RAJEEV ARUNACHALAM

Lecturer & Periodontics (BDS Year 3 Co-Coordinator)

Qualifications:

MDS [Periodontics] Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Research Interest:

• Periodontal Regeneration
• General Dentistry

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DR. KHYATI GUPTA

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS PROSTHODONTICS  & IMPLANTOLOGY

Research interest:

• Nanodentistry
• Dental Implants

DR.ABHISHEK JAIRAJ

Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Coordinator

Qualifications:

RGUHS Bangalore, India, MDS (Prosthodontics), BDS (Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore India)

Research Interest:

• Dental Ceramics
• Oral Implantology
• Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

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DR. AJAY JAIN

Senior Lecturer & BDT Programme Facilitator

Qualifications:

MDS, BDS [Maxillofacial Prosthodontist] Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

Research Interest:

• TMD’s & Occlusion
• Maxillofacial Prosthesis

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DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM

Lecturer BDS Year 5 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Advances in Implants
• Nanotechnology in Prosthodontics

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DR. VINI RAJEEV

Lecturer & Prosthodontist (BDS Year 5 Co-Coordinator)

Qualifications:

MDS [Prosthodontics] The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Research Interest:

• Full Mouth Rehabilitation
• General Dentistry

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DR. SATHIYAVATHI MAHENDRA KUMAR

Lecturer & BDS Year 4 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery ( BDS – MGR University, India); Master of Dental Surgery ( MDS – Annamalai University, India)

Research Interest:

• Preventive Dentistry
• Children with Special Needs

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DR. SHILPA PRABHAKAR HIREMATH

Lecturer

Qualifications:

RGUHS (Bangalore, India), MDS (Pediatric Dentistry), BDS (Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore India)

Research Interest:

• Pediatric Sedation Dentistry
• Pediatric Surgery
• Cleft Lip and Palate Rehabilitation

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DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY

Lecturer & BDS YEAR 2 CO-COORDINATOR (Pediatric Dentist)

Qualifications:

MDS (Manipal University), BDS (The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University)

Research Interest:

• Pulp Revascularization

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DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS

Lecturer & BDT Year 4 Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS (Orthodontics)

Research Interest:

• Smile Analysis

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DR. SAURABH PRAKASH

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Research in Geriatric Orthodontics

DR. LIRIN ANN THOMAS

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS (Orthodontics),Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

Research Interest:

• Temporary Anchorage Devices

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DATO DR. SHAH KAMAL KHAN

DR. SAURABH SINGH

Lecturer & BDS Year 5 Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS (Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, India), MDS (COORG Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India)

Research Interest:

• Dentofacial Trauma
• Management and Reconstruction

DR. SIVAKUMAR PENDYALA

Deputy Dean (Student Affairs & Alumni)

Qualifications:

• BDS (College of Dental Sciences, Davangere – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India), MDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Dr M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai, India)

Research Interests:

• Temperomandibular Joint Disorders
• Growth Factors
• Maxillofacial Trauma

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DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

Qualification:

BDS (Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University), K.L.E.S’s Institute Of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences.

Research Interest:

• Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
• Facial aesthetic Surgeries
• Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
• Implantology and Forensic Odontology

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DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR

Lecturer & Year 2 Coordinator

Qualifications:

B.D.S, M.D.S in Oral Pathology

Research Interest:

• Oral Cancer and Pre-cancer
• Odontogenic Tumors
• Forensic Odontology

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DR. KHUSHBOO GUPTA

Lecturer & BDS Year 3 Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS (Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, India ), MDS (KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, KLE University)

Research Interest:

• Immunohistochemistry and Special Stains

DR. JEEVAN MB

Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Co-coordinator

DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM

Lecturer (Oral Pathologist)

Qualifications:

MDS (Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University), BDS (Sri Ramachandra University)

Research Interest:

• Forensic Odontology
• Oral Immunology & Oral Cancer

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DR. UGRAPPA SRIDEVI

Lecturer & Year 3 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

MDS [Oral Medicine & Radiology] Dr NTR University of Health & Science, Vijaywada. BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health & Sciences, Bangalore.

Research Interest:

• Forensic Odontology
• Molecular Oncology

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DR. VEENA NAIK

Senior Lecturer & BDS Year 4 Co-Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• TMJ Disorders

DR. PREETHA ANAND

Lecturer & (BDS Year 4 Co-Ordinator)

Qualifications:

BDS (A.B Shetty Dental College, Magalore- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India), MDS (The Oxford Dental College, Bangolre Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences)

Research Interest:

• Systemic Illness Induced Oral Lesions, Identification Based on Oral Mucosal Changes and Dental Radiographic Findings.
• Usefulness of Dental Radiographs in Identifying Bone Degenerative Changes
• Clinical Research in GERD, Hepatitis C and its Correlation in the Oral Cavity

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

Lecturer & BDS Year 5 Coordinator

Research Interest:

• Oral Diagnosis and Radiology

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA

Lecturer & Year 3 Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS (Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University , Chennai, India); MDS ( Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Univerversity, Chidambaram, India)

Research Interest:

• 3D printing in Endodontics
• Nanotechnology

DR. BHAVANA GANDHI

Lecturer & BDT Year 1 Coordinator

Qualification:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Research Interest:

• Rotary Endodontics
• Anatomic Variations
• Forensics

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DR. GUDUGUNTA LENEENA

Lecturer & Year 4 Coordinator

Qualifications:

Masters of Dental Surgery- Endodontics (NTR Health University)

Research Interest:

• Endodontic Microscope

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DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

Senior Lecturer & Year 1 Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Rotary Endodontics
• Endodontic Irrigants

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DR. RAHUL RATHI

Senior Lecturer, BDT Year 2 Co-coordinator & Sim Lab Co-coordinator

Endodontist/Restorative Dentist

Qualifications:

FICD, MDS, BDS (Manipal)

Research Interest:

• Regenerative Endodontics
• Disinfection in Endodontics

ASSOC. PROF. DR. HASNAH BINTI HASHIM

Qualifications:

BDS (Otago), MComMed (Oral Health) (USM)

Research Interest:

• Oral Epidemiology
• Oral Health Education
• Smoking Cessation

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DR. BHOOPATHI HARICHARAN PRAVEEN

Lecturer & Year 2 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

• MDS (NTR University of Health sciences, India )
• BDS(The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, India)

Research Interest:

• Epidemiological Aspects Of Dental Caries, Especially in the Field of Diagnosing Early Carious Lesions
• Behavioral Sciences & its Significance with Respect to Oral Health

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DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Tamil Nadu, Dr M.G.R Nedical University, India), M.D.P.H (The University of Manchester, UK)

Research Interest:

• Oral Health Inequality
• Fluoride & Dental Caries

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ASSOC.PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY

Deputy Dean (Administration & Research)

Qualifications:

• DPHS (NSR, AMM)
• DDPH (RCS England)
• BDS ( University of Malaya, KL)

Research Interests:

• Epidemiology of Caries
• Prevention of Dental Disease
• Fluorosis

DR. TOM KISHOR

Designation:

Deputy Dean ( Academic & International Affairs) & Lecturer.

Qualification:

BDS (A.B Shetty Dental College, Mangalore University), MPH (M.G University, Kerala, MRACDS (PPH), Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeon. MBA, NIBM, Chennai)

Research Interest:

• Tobacco Cessation

DR. PRITI RATHI

Lecturer, BDT Year 2 Coordinator & Sim Lab Coordinator

Qualification:

BDS, FAGE

Research Interest:

• Myofascial Pain
• Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorders
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

DR. JAMILAH

Senior Lecturer & Person In Charge for AIMST Dental Centre

Qualifications:

BDS (University of Malaya)

Research Interest:

Primary Health Care

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MS. CHUA KAH HOAY

Lecturer & BDT Year 4 Co-coordinator

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Dental Technology (AIMST University), Foundation In Sciences (AIMST University)

Research Interest:

• Ceramic Material
• Cad-Cam

MR. LIM KIM EAN

Lecturer 

MS. SEE GAIK LAN

Lecturer

MR. WONG WAH CHAI

Lecturer

MR. MANSOOR ARSHAD

Lecturer

Qualifications:

• BSc.(Hons) Healthcare Practice And Education
• University Of North Humbria At Newcastle, UK.

Research Interest:

Dental Technology

MR. YAHAYA BIN ABDUL RAOF

Lecturer II

Qualifications:

Dental Training School, Penang Public Health Institute, Kuala Lumpur

Research Interest:

Dental Technology

MR. ABDULLAH BIN ISMAIL

Lecturer II

Qualifications:

• BSc. HONS (Healthcare Practice Education, Penang Dental Training College)
• Diploma (In Dental Technology Northumbria University Of Newcastle UK)

Research Interest:

Dental Material

MS. NOR AZUWA AIDA BT. NORDIN

Admin Assistant

MS. KAVETA

Admin Officer

MR. DINESH MARIMUTHU

Admin Officer

MS. SITRANGI GANGADHARAN

Admin Assistant

MS. PECHAE ANGAPPAN

Admin Officer

MR. RAVI KUMAR BALAKRISHNAN

Clinical Facilities Officer

MS. SETI SALMIAH BINTI ABD RAHMAN

Head, Dental Clinical Support Services 

MS. JAYA SANTARAN

Admin Assistant