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

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

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. SAURABH SHEKHAR

Lecturer

Qualifications:

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

Research Interest:

• Oral Cancer and Pre-cancer
• Odontogenic Tumors

• Forensic Odontology

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA

Lecturer

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. GUDUGUNTA LENEENA

Lecturer

Qualifications:

Masters of Dental Surgery- Endodontics (NTR Health University)

Research Interest:

• Endodontic Microscope

DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Rotary Endodontics
• Endodontic Irrigants

DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM

Lecturer (BDT YEAR 3 CO-COORDINATOR)

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Advances in Implants
• Nanotechnology in Prosthodontics

DR. LIRIN ANN THOMAS

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS (Orthodontics),Saveetha Dental College, Chennai Research Interest:

• Temporary Anchorage Devices

DR. VEENA NAIK

Senior Lecturer & BDS Year 4 Co-Coordinator

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• TMJ Disorders

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

DR. SUDHEESH KAKKUNATH MANI

Lecturer & BDS Year 1 Co-Coordinator

Qualifications:

Research Interest:

• Maxillofacial Trauma And Reconstruction
• Oral And Maxillofacial Implantologyn
• Orthognathic Surgery

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

Lecturer & (BDS YEAR 4 CO-ORDINATOR)

Research Interest:

• Oral diagnosis and Radiology

DR. BHAVANA GANDHI

Qualification: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics   Research Interest:

• Rotary Endodontics
• Anatomic Variations
• Forensics

DR. PRITI RATHI

Lecturer Qualification: BDS, FAGE Research Interest:

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

DR. KHYATI GUPTA

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS PROSTHODONTICS  & IMPLANTOLOGY

Research interest:

• Nanodentistry

• Dental Implants

DR. SATHIYAVATHI MAHENDRA KUMAR

Lecturer

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

DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS

DR.ABHISHEK JAIRAJ

Lecturer & Subject Coordinator

Qualifications:

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

Research Interest:

• Dental Ceramics
• Oral Implantology
• Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

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

DR. ARAVIND KUMAR BALARAMAN

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MSc Endodontics(University of Central Lancashire, Preston,UK ), BDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University Research Interest:

• Intra Canal Medicaments
• Single File Rotary Endo Systems

DR. AJAY JAIN

Senior Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Coordinator

Qualifications:

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

• TMD’s & Occlusion
• Maxillofacial Prosthesis

DR. ENDANG HERMINAJENG

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MSc (University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)

Research Interest:

• Oral Biology

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

DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, M.Sc (Dental Materials,QMUL)

Research Interest:

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

DR. WIDOWATI

Associate Professor

Qualifications:

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

Research Interest:

• Preventive Periodontics

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

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

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

DR. KHYATI GUPTA

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS PROSTHODONTICS  & IMPLANTOLOGY

Research interest:

• Nanodentistry

• Dental Implants

DR.ABHISHEK JAIRAJ

Lecturer & Subject Coordinator

Qualifications:

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

Research Interest:

• Dental Ceramics
• Oral Implantology
• Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

DR. AJAY JAIN

Senior Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Coordinator

Qualifications:

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

• TMD’s & Occlusion
• Maxillofacial Prosthesis

DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM

Lecturer (BDT YEAR 3 CO-COORDINATOR)

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Advances in Implants
• Nanotechnology in Prosthodontics

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

DR. SATHIYAVATHI MAHENDRA KUMAR

Lecturer

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

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

DR. NANDINI KUMARI KATTA

Lecturer & BDT Year 1 Co-Coordinator

Qualifications:

College Of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India. (RGUHS-Bangalore), Bds-Maratha Mandal Dental College, Belgaum, India.( RGUHS-Bangalore)

Research Interest:

• Cleft Lip And Palate Rehabilitation
• Interceptive Orthodontics
• Salivary Status in Dental Diseases of Special Children
• Child Psychology

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

DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS

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

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. SUDHEESH KAKKUNATH MANI

Lecturer & BDS Year 1 Co-Coordinator

Qualifications:

Research Interest:

• Maxillofacial Trauma And Reconstruction
• Oral And Maxillofacial Implantologyn
• Orthognathic Surgery

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

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

DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR

Lecturer

Qualifications:

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

Research Interest:

• Oral Cancer and Pre-cancer
• Odontogenic Tumors

• Forensic Odontology

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 & BDS Year 2 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

DR. UGRAPPA SRIDEVI

Lecturer & BDT Year 2 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

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 4 CO-ORDINATOR)

Research Interest:

• Oral diagnosis and Radiology

DR. BHAVANA GANDHI

Qualification: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics   Research Interest:

• Rotary Endodontics
• Anatomic Variations
• Forensics

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA

Lecturer

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. GUDUGUNTA LENEENA

Lecturer

Qualifications:

Masters of Dental Surgery- Endodontics (NTR Health University)

Research Interest:

• Endodontic Microscope

DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

• Rotary Endodontics
• Endodontic Irrigants

DR. RAHUL RATHI

Senior Lecturer & Endodontist/Restorative Dentist

Qualifications:

FICD, MDS, BDS (Manipal)

Research Interest:

• Regenerative Endodontics
• Disinfection in Endodontics

DR. ARAVIND KUMAR BALARAMAN

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MSc Endodontics(University of Central Lancashire, Preston,UK ), BDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University Research Interest:

• Intra Canal Medicaments
• Single File Rotary Endo Systems

ASSOC. PROF. DR. HASNAH BINTI HASHIM

Qualifications:

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

Research Interest:

• Oral Epidemiology
• Oral Health Education
• Smoking Cessation

DR. BHOOPATHI HARICHARAN PRAVEEN

Lecturer

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

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

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 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

DR. ROKIAH BT. MAN

Senior Lecturer & Person In Charge for AIMST Dental Centre

Qualifications:

• BDS (University of Malaya)

Research Interests:

• Primary Health Care

MS. CHUA KAH HOAY

Lecturer

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

MR. DINESH MARIMUTHU

Admin Officer

MS. KAVETA

Admin Officer

MS. NOR AZUWA AIDA BT. NORDIN

Admin Assistant

MS. KIRTHANA MUTHU KUMAR

Admin Assistant

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