GRADUATION

• BDS from Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore, The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, in 2012.
• MDS from Manipal College of Dental Science, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2018.

OTHER QUALIFICATION

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)- in Hospital management in 2015 From School of Distance Education- Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore
• Certified ISO 9001: 2015Internal Auditor, TUV Nord, India

POSITIONS HELD

• Lecturer/Asst. Professor in Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore  from 01.02.2019 to 19.12.2024
• Reader/Assoc. Professor in Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore from 20.12.2024 till date

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

• 40^th National ISP Conference, 30^th October 2015- 1^st November 2015, HICC, Hyderabad
• 16^th ISP PG Convention, 24^th to 26^th March 2017, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
• 2^nd Virtual ISPRP, 2022 Conference Conducted on 4^th to 6^th February by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram
• “Scientific Competition” Conducted by IDA Tirur Branch on March 2024 and won Second Prize For The Manuscript Writing Competition
• Participated and presented paper in MedED Connect’24 conducted on 5^th & 6^th of September and won second prize

AWARDS:

• Best paper award, 2nd Virtual ISPRP, 2022 Conference Conducted on 4th to 6th February by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram
• 2^nd prize in “Scientific Competition” Conducted By IDA Tirur Branch on March 2024
• 2^nd Place- Best Paper Award, MedED Connect’24 conducted on 5th & 6th of September

Pre-conference/skill enhancement programS ATTENDED

• Training on biomedical waste management on 15/02/2019
• Sensitisation and Orientation on Teachers Training and Research on 23/02/2019
• Research methodology – symposium and workshop on 1/03/2019
• Clinical innovations in occlusal rehabilitation- symposium on 27/07/2019
• ISO 9001:2015- Internal Auditor training Program (Online course by TUV Nord India) on 25/07/2020 & & 26/07/2020
• Dental Excellence Programs- 4 modules, Conducted by Indian Dental Association April to July 2020
• Biopsy- An integral component of diagnosis- Treatment & Prognosis of Oral Pre-cancer and Cancer on 22/11/2020
• Webinar on Writing research article by Dr. Ashish Kumar on 4/02/2021
• Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health, Brain & Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Coursera, March – June, 2021
• Maxillary Sinus Grafting with Lateral Approach: Prevention and Management of Complications, Conducted by Indian Society of Periodontology, 15.06.2021
• Training Program 2021 on “Healthcare Management” course, organized by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 16.08.2021 -31.08.2021
• Training Program 2021 on “Medical Emergency and First-aid” course, organized by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 18.08.2021 -20.08.2021
• Training Program 2021 on “Fundamentals of Patient Medical Record Documentation” course, organized by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 23.09.2021 -30.09.2021
• An Introduction to Dental Photography, 04.02.2022
• Pre-conference course conducted by ISPRP on 2nd Virtual Conference, VDC Bhimavaram, 04.02.2022
• FDP- Research tools- Reference Management Software, 22.03.2022
• Training on EBSCO Medical and Health Databases- 1 & 2, 24.02.2022 and 10.05.2022
• Soft skill training- Presentation & Communication skills, TUV Nord, 13.05.2023
• Critical Thinking Skills for University Success, The University of Sydney, Coursera, November- February, 2024
• Webinar series on research methodology and research writing conducted by SRDCH, 02.2022, 19.05.2022, 30.07.2022
• NAAC sponsored- Two days state level Seminar. 04.08.2022- 05.08.2022
• iTOP program- Interdental Aid Hands-on Training, 12.09.2022
• FDP & Hands-on training in “Teaching & Learning Process for Innovative Teachers”, conducted by IQAC of SRDCH, 02.09.2023
• Webinar on Diode Lasers Dentistry Course- “Latest Advances in Laser Dentistry”, 15.10.2023
• Lecture & Hands-on training workshop on “Data Handling for Research”, conducted by Research Committee of SRDCH, 27.03.2024
• National Webinar on “Harnessing Digital Innovation for Tobacco Control in India”, organized by Resource Centre for Tobacco Control, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 28.03.2024
• Mentoring- Shaping potential through guidance, conducted by MedEd Network, India, 13.06.2024

RESOURCE PERSON- INSPECTION/EXAMINER/ PANELLIST /INVITED SPEAKER/ PAPER SETTING

1. Guest lectures:

• Guest Lecture on Infection Control and Vaccination- as a part of UG induction program, in SRDCH on 30.01.2021
• Webinar series- How to prepare a manuscript? National level program organized by Research Committee of SRDCH on 06.09.2022
• Add-on program for PGs of Periodontics- Effective PowerPoint presentation on 16.08.2023
• FDP- Creating effective Power Point: Slide designing essentials, organized by IQAC of SRDCH on 15.09.2023
• FDP- Plagiarism, organized by Research Committee of SRDCH on 08.02.2024
• National Periodontist’s Day- Guest lecture on Importance of Periodontium and Periodontal Health on 20.03.2024
• Add-on program for PGs of Periodontics- Essentials of Communication skills on 16.07.2024

1. External Examiner:

• External examiner of Periodontics for IV BDS practical examination in Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education- 4 th to 6 th April, 2024

FACULTY PUBLICATIONS

• Comparative evaluation of root surface roughness by air polishing combined with hand instrumentation and ultrasonic instrumentation- An in vitro study. Gen Dent. 2019 Jul-Aug;67(4):75-77.
• VISTA technique in combination with Chorion allograft for gingival recession coverage: a case series,” Gen Dent. 2020 Mar-Apr;68(2):26-29.
• Semilunar Papilla Preservation Flap Technique in Combination with Chorion Membrane for Pocket Reduction and Gingival Recession Coverage. ContempClin Dent 2020;11:190-4
• Lamotrigine-Induced Gingival Enlargement: An Older Problem Due to a Newer Drug – A Rare Case Report. Clin Adv Periodontics 2020;00:1–4.
• Contemporary minimally invasive VISTA approach for gingival recession coverage- a case seriesGen Dent. 2021 Jan-Feb; 69(1): 58-61.
• Radicular cyst enucleation, apicoectomy and management of osseous cavity using alloplast and platelet rich fibrin in relation to non-vital teeth- a case report. Int J Sci Res. Feb 2021; 2(10)
• Aesthetic amelioration of gingival recession by modified coronally advanced flap procedure: a 6 months follow-up interventional study. Int J Sci Res. Feb 2021; 2(10)
• Ridge augmentation of class III ridge defect using piezosurgery with autogenous chin graft followed by implant placement: a 6 months follow-up interventional study. J Multi Dent Res. 2021; 6(2); 53-58
• Evaluating the efficacy of human placental amnion membrane in combination with modified coronally advanced flap technique in the management of gingival recession: An interventional study. J Multi Dent Res 2021; 7(1): 1-5
• Placental membranes – A neoteric guided tissue regenerative membrane for periodontal reconstructive procedures: A Case Report. MIDSR J Dent Res June 2021;3(1): 1- 4
• Lateral window trap-door approach for enucleation of a colossal periapical cyst, retrograde biodentin placement and management of osseous cavity using bone graft and GTR- a case report. J Multi Dent Res 2021; 7(1); 1-4
• Piezosurgery- a sanctifying invention for osseous surgeries in periodontics and implant dentistry. Tanta Dent J 2021;18:60-66
• Dentin as bone substitute in the management of periodontal osseous defects: A case report. J Indian Dent Assoc. JIDA 2021;12: 29-34
• Periodontal Management of Osseous Defect due to Iatrogenesis as well as Foreign Body Impaction: An Unusual Case Report. J Interdiscip Dent 2021; 11:135-9.
• Management of Miller’s Class III gingival recession by pouch and tunnel technique and connective tissue graft obtained using single incision technique. Int J Appl Dent Sci. 2022; 8(1): 456-459
• Horizontal ridge split technique using piezosurgery: Exploring the techniques beyond prosthetic replacement. Clin Dent. 2022; 4:
• A comprehensive review on role of viruses in gingival and periodontal diseases. J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ 2022; 17: 479-86.
• Extraction site reconstruction by alveolar ridge preservation and indirect-sinus lifting procedure for dental implant placement- a case report. J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ 2022; 17: 436-9.
• Localized reactive lesion of the gingiva in a HIV positive patient: A Case Report. Clin Dent 2022; XVI; 26-31
• Management of excessive gingival display with mucosal coronally positioned flap: Interventional study. Stomatologija. Baltic Den Maxillofac J 2022; 24: 43-8
• Evaluating the efficacy of LPF in management of Miller’s Class I & II gingival recession: A 6-months follow-up study. Eastern J Med Sci. 2023;8: 11-14
• Ayurveda in dental practice and its role in the management of dental diseases: A narrative review. Indian J Integr Med. 2023; 3: 9- 13
• Evaluating the efficacy of pumpkin seed extract as a local drug deliver agent in chronic periodontitis patients: A case series. Indian J Integr Med2023; 3(1) 24-27.
• Free Gingival Graft For Gingival Recession Coverage: A 6-months Follow-up study. Eastern J Med Sci. 2023; 8(2): 37-40
• Hemisection- A Timeworn Technique with Promising Results: A Case Report. Tirur Dent J 2023 Apr-Jun; 1 (2): 10-13
• Periodontal Management of Granuloma Gravidarum Using Diode Laser. A Case Report with 6 months Follow-up. Clin Dent 2023, XVII, 24-28
• The Emergence of Probiotic Agents to Counteract Dental Diseases: A Narrative Review. Clin Dent 2023; XVII; 19-24.
• A Contemporary Bone preservation and Implant Site Preparation Technique: A Narrative Review and Recent Updates on Osseodensification Tirur Dent J 2023. Oct-Dec; 1 (4): 17-23
• Genetic Polymorphisms and Periodontal Disease: An Association Study Evaluating the Role of IL-1B Polymorphism in Chronic Periodontitis Among the Ethnic Tamil Population JIDA 2024; XVIII; 26-31.
• Root resective Procedures for the Management of Endodontic-Periodontal Lesion: A Case Series with 6-months Follow-up Tirur Dent J. 2024; 2(1): 12-16
• Comparison of Two Different Techniques to Achieve Gingival Depigmentation: A Case Series With 6-months Follow-up Clin Dent 2024; XVIII; 31-36.
• Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Management of a Patient with Molar–Incisor Pattern Periodontitis: A Case Report with 6 Months Follow‑up. J Interdiscip Dentistry 2024; 14:131-5.
• Interdisciplinary Management of Endodontic-Periodontal Lesion due to Cervical Enamel Projections and Intermediate Bifurcation Ridge: A Case Report. Clin Dent 2024; XVIII; 34-39
• Multidisciplinary management of endodontic-periodontal lesion with external root resorption using mineral trioxide aggregate and xenograft: A case report with 6-month follow-up. J Interdiscip Dentistry 2024; 14:221-5.
• Multidisciplinary approach toward the management of oblique fracture in the maxillary central incisor: A case report with 1-year follow-up. J Interdiscip Dentistry 2024; 14:226-30.
• Diode Laser-Assisted Maxillary Labial Frenectomy: A Case Series With 6-months Follow-Up. J Multidiscip Dent Res. 2024; 10(2): Online first
• Placental membrane as guided tissue regenerating agent for periodontal reconstruction, Int J Acad Med Pharm 2025; 7 (1); 308-311
• Effect of smoking on periodontal health – An in vitro study investigating the role of a confounding factor. J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ 2025; 20: 358‑63.