DR. A. RANUKUMARI, M.D.S., Professor & Head,

1. Nodal Officer MGPGIDS for Mass creation of ABHA and Awareness drive regarding ABDM in MGPGIDS.
2. Convenor for Anti-ragging Squad MGPGIDS.
3. Convenor for Mentor-Mentee Committee MGPGIDS.
4. Member of Institutional Purchase Committee MGPGIDS.
5. Member of Institutional Tender Committee MGPGIDS.
6. Officer In charge for MGPGIDS Library.
7. Officer In charge for Drivers MGPGIDS.
8. Member of Indian Prosthodontic Society – 2001-till date.
9. Member of Tamil Nadu/Pondicherry Prosthodontic Society till date.
10. Designated In charge of the program for Azadi Ka Mahotsav – 75^th Independence Day Celebration 2022-23 Group Discussion – “Women Empowerment in Independent India”.
11. Inquiry Officer for disciplinary action against Mr. P. K. Suresh Babu Driver and Mr. Paramasivam Driver.
12. Member of Institutional Review Board in MGPGIDS.
13. Guest Lecturer for the first-year undergraduate special orientation program “Ambition” by Dental Educational Unit – Dos and Don’ts in student life.
14. Guest Lecturer for 1^st year PG special orientation program “Perfection” conducted by Dental Educational Unit MGPGIDS – Topic: “Journal Club”.
15. Subject Expert to contribute to question bank in the speciality of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge at MDS Exit Level Exams.
16. Convenor – Internal Complaint Committee for Women Employees and Students in MGPGIDS.
17. Conducted DCI Inspection at Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana.
18. MDS Thesis Evaluation from Tamil Nadu University, 2023.  

19. Officer In charge for Driver and Vehicle taking care – (i) Posting of Driver and allotment of duties.
    
    2. Recommending and forwarding of leave application and other letters.
    3. Ensuring prompt discipline/dress code of drivers.
    4. Ensuring rules in regarding working hours and adhering it.
    5. Maintenance of vehicles and ensuring checking of log book entry. 
20. GUIDING POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS: 

(i) Dr. Aboli Sangewar (1^ST MDS)

Thesis co-guide

Library dissertation guide (ii) Dr. S. Gayathri (1^ST MDS)

Thesis guide

1. 3. Dr. G. Jagadish (2^ND MDS)

Pre-clinical in charge (1^ST year)

1. 4. Dr. Khulood Mahaboob Basha (2^ND MDS)

Thesis guide

Clinical guide (2^ND year) (v) Dr. Lalitha Girish (2^ND MDS)

Thesis co-guide

Clinical guide (1^ST year) (vi) Dr. N. Anbunidhi (3^RD MDS)

Thesis guide

(vii) Dr. Lalrinawma Hnamte (3^RD MDS)

Library Dissertation guide

Conference guide (3^RD year)

(viii) Dr. S. Amuthan 

Conference guide (3^RD year)

Thesis guide (ix) Dr. P. Premavathi

Preclinical guide (3^RD year)

Clinical guide (3^RD year)

Thesis guide

21. EXTERNAL EXAMINER:

1. MDS (Part-II) Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge – Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore.
2. MDS (Part-II) Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge at Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Thalambur, Chennai.

22. INTERNAL EXAMINER:

i. For MDS III year, July 2023 ii. For UG – BDS II Year (Regular Batch) for Dental Materials (2023) iii. For UG – BDS IV Year (Regular Batch) for Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge (2023)

23. RESEARCH PROJECTS:

As Co-Investigator:

1. 1. Ongoing short study on Sleep Bruxism in Temporomandibular Joint Disorder – A Clinical Observational Study.
   2. Completed the short study titled, “Assessment of Learning Style Preferences of Undergraduate dental students of Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry by using VARK questionnaire – A Cross Sectional Study”.
   3. Ongoing short study on “Evaluation and comparison of the effect of different border molding materials and techniques in retaining the complete denture”- An in vivo experimental study”.
   4. Ongoing short study on “Comparison of accuracy of a single unit FDP fabricated using conventional and digital method along with factors of quality, time and cost -

A Randomized clinical study”.  

24. PUBLICATION: [in Pubmed Indexed Journal]

Aparna N, Rajesh S, Ranukumari A, Shakila R. A case–control investigation of the psychological and physiological stress markers with salivary cortisol levels in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: A short clinical study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc.2023;23:163-9.

 DR. R. SHAKILA, M.D.S., Professor,  

1. Nodal officer MGPGIDS for UG NEET admission CENTAC 2023
2.  Nodal officer MGPGIDS for PG NEET admission CENTAC 2023 
3. Convenor in student orientation committee, MGPGIDS 
4. Member of the NAAC committee, MGPGIDS 
5. Member of institutional tender committee, MGPGIDS 
6. External expert for PHD candidate – attended the 3^rd RAC committee (Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth)
7. As an External expert of institutional ethical committee, attended 2 meetings in March 2023 and August 2023 at IGIDS, Puducherry.
8. As an External expert of institutional ethical committee, attended 2 meetings in April 2024 and October 2023 at SVDC, Puducherry.
9. Student award / prize committee (2007- till date)
10.  Member of the Indian dental association (1993- till date)
11.  Member of the Indian prosthodontic society (2002- till date) 
12. Member of the Tamil Nadu prosthodontic society (2013- till date) 
13. Member of condemnation committee (2012- till date) 
14. Member of e-Waste committee (March 2024- till date)
15.  PhD - RAC member at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University and External expert for the PhD scholar Dr. A. V. Arun Kumar.
16. University nominee for     selection of teaching faculty (December  2023) at Sri Venkateshwara Dental College, Puducherry.
17. Member of screening committee for scrutinizing the application and short listing the eligible candidates for engagement of JR post at MGPGIDS.
18. Examiner:

1. External examiner:
   
   1. For MDS III year in July 2023 at Annamalai university
   2. For MDS III year in September 2023 at Adiparashakthi Dental college
   3. Done evaluation of theory for MDS First year, September 2023 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth

University

2. Internal examiner:
   
   1. For MDS III year, July 2023
   2. For UG – BDS II Year (Regular Batch) for Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics (2023)
   3. For UG – BDS IV Year (Regular Batch) for Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge (2023)
   4. For Dental mechanics Part I exam in March 2024

19. Guest lecture/Papers presented/Course Conducted:
    1. Delivered a lecture on “Do’s & Don’ts” in students’ life to First Year BDS during UG special Orientation Programme AMBITION on 25.11.2023 at MGPGIDS, Puducherry.
    2. Delivered a lecture on “Presenting a Seminar” in First Year PG special Orientation Programme PERFECTION on 14.12.2023 at MGPGIDS, Puducherry.
20. Research Project: As a Co-investigator: 
    1. Ongoing short study on Sleep Bruxism in Temporomandibular Joint Disorder – A Clinical Observational Study.  
    2. Completed the short study titled, “Assessment of Learning Style Preferences of Undergraduate dental students of Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry by using VARK questionnaire – A Cross-Sectional Study”.
    3. Ongoing short study on “Evaluation and comparison of the effect of different border molding materials and techniques in retaining the complete denture”- An in vivo experimental study”.
    4. Ongoing short study on “Comparison of accuracy of a single unit FDP fabricated using conventional and digital method along with factors of quality, time and cost - A Randomized clinical study”.
21. GUIDING POST GRADUATE STUDENTS:

     PG - Thesis as a Guide:

1. 1. For Dr. P. Premavathi. Topic: An in-vitro comparative evaluation of the shear bond strength of cementing agents to fixed prosthodontic restorative materials.
   2. For Dr. Lalrinawma Hnamte. Topic: Clinical comparison of an innovative artificial intelligence-based mobile application for anterior teeth selection of completely edentulous patients with conventional method in Indian population: A cross-sectional study.
   3. For Dr. Lalitha Girish. Topic: Evaluation of Microtensile Bond Strength between Acrylic Denture Teeth and PMMA Denture Base incorporated with Three different Nanoparticles – A Comparative In-Vitro Study.
   4. For Dr. G. Ragasanthoshini. Topic: Evaluation of accuracy in finish line recording by conventional vs digital impression technique – A comparative clinical trial

PG - Library Dissertation as a Guide:

1. 1. For Dr. N. Anbunidhi. Topic: All-on-4.
   2. For Dr. S. Gayathri. Topic: Recent advances in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics.

 PG – Conference as a Guide:

1. For Dr. G. Jagadish. Poster on Topic: Digi-Denture – The Future Prospective.

 OTHER ACTIVITIES:

Participated in the Walkathon held on World No Tobacco Day, May 31^st 2023 organized by Puducherry State Health Mission.

DR. L. JEEVANANDAM, M.D.S., Professor

  SHORT STUDIES DONE

1. On 8/3/2023 Submitted the Determination of the effectiveness of early clinical exposure to Second BDS Preclinical students for impression making in complete denture fabrication. An observational study

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

1. Attended (2 days conference from 29/9/2023 to 30/9/2023 physically),

MEDUCON 2023 IN JIPMER. PONDICHERRY.

ONLINE COURSE ATTENDED

1. Attended a capacity development programme for college principals – an interactive dialogue on governance leadership and management held on 27^th-29^th April, 2023, conducted by the institute for academic excellence (IAE), Hyderabad in collaboration with collegiate education and technical education department, government of Telangana.
2. Attended the research paper writing through COMMACOD COURSES online on

12.03.2024.

3. Attended CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM for Higher Educational

Institutions and Universities ACADEMIC LEADERS & ADMINISTRATORS by IAE, Hyderabad, Telangana on 4/4/2023.

PHYSICAL COURSE ATTENDED

1. Attended the course on 14.08.2023, Digital denture lecture and demo in Madha dental college, Chennai
2. Participated in the 88^th national course on educational science for teachers of health professionals held from 20-25^th February 2023 at JIPMER, Puducherry.
3. Attended the course physically on 27/9/2023, Sculpting dental educators in Adhiparasakthi dental college, Melmaruvathur.
4. Attended the course Cochrane systematic reviews, GRADE, Evidence to decision workshop from 21.08.2023 to 25.08.2023(5days program physically) in Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore.

AWARDS

1. A certificate of commitment from the central vigilance commission for adopting the integrity pledge and committed to uphold highest standards of honesty and integrity and follow probity and rule of law in all walks of life for the year 2023.

GUEST LECTURE GIVEN

1. I gave orientation programme for the 1^st year MDS students in the MGPGIDS Campus on behalf of dental education unit on 20.04.2023.
2. I gave orientation programme for the 1^st year BDS students in the MGPGIDS Campus on behalf of dental education unit on 11.02.2023.

CLINICAL INCHARGE

1. GAYATHRI.S, MDS I YR, Clinical incharge for 1st year MDS.
2. RAGASANTHOSHINI.G, MDS I YR, Clinical incharge for 1st year MDS.

   PRECLINICAL WORK INCHARGE 1. LALITHA    GIRISH, MDS II YR ,Pre-clinical guide for 1^st year MDS

2.N. ANBUNIDHI, MDS III YR ,Pre-clinical guide for 3^rd year MDS

3.   LALRINAWMA HNAMTE, MDS III YR

Pre-clinical guide for 1^st year MDS,2^nd year MDS.3^rd year MDS. 

   THESIS GUIDING

     ABOLI RAJESH SANGEWAR, MDS I YR

Thesis Topic: Evaluation of neuromuscular coordination, proprioception and maximum bite force in patients using conventional complete denture versus immediately loaded mandibular all-on-4 implant supported prosthesis: An experimental clinical study.

 G. JAGADISH, MDS II YR

 Thesis Topic: Determination of peri-implant soft tissue health around stock vs.

customized healing abutment in the mandibular posterior region – an observational clinical prospective study. 

N. ANBUNIDHI, MDS III YR 

          Thesis Topic: Clinical comparison of post-operative sensitivity for glass ionomer cement and dual cure resin cement in FPD – A randomized control trial.

 S. AMUTHAN, MDS

          Thesis Topic: Evaluation of occlusal splint therapy with changes in salivary oxidative status and clinical symptoms in patients with temporomandibular joint myalgia – A comparative and prospective study. 

 LIBRARY DISSERTATION GUIDING

1. Guided for Dr. Lalrinawma Hnamte, I MDS, Implant Supported Hybrid Prosthesis
2. Guided for Dr. Khulood, I MDS, Smile design and its role in Prosthodontics
3. Guided for Ragasanthoshini, I MDS, Rapid prototyping in Prosthodontics.

 CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION CO-GUIDING

1. KHULOOD MAHABOOB BASHA, MDS II YR, Conference work incharge for 2nd year MDS.
2. LALITHA GIRISH, MDS II YR Conference work incharge for 2nd year MDS.

 INTERNAL EXAMINER FOR BDS

1. Conducted the Pondicherry university exam for II BDS supplementary batch for the paper of preclinical prosthodontics on 12/5/2023 in MGPGIDS, Puducherry

EXTERNAL EXAMINER FOR BDS and MDS

1. Appointed as External Examiner to conduct the Practical/Oral Examinations

4^th bds in GDC Chennai on 23/3/2023 by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

2. Conducted Final MDS practical at Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Chengalpattu under The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR medical university, Chennai on 01.8.2023 to 02.08.2023 along with Dr. Shiva Shakthi.
3. Appointed as Examiner to conduct the Practical/Oral Examinations 4^th BDS in GDC Chennai on 23/3/2023, THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY.
4. Conducted Final MDS practical at Adhiparasakthi Dental college and

Hospital, Melmaruvathur, under The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR medical university,

Chennai on 03.8.2023 to 04.08.2023 along with Dr. Yogesh and Dr. Mangalarani from Bangalore.

PHD EXAMINATION CONDUCTED

1. Physically conducted the PhD viva-voce on 12.02.2024 in Annamalai University on the Topic:

“EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND EVALUATION OF NOVEL

ECOFRIENDLY POLYMER BASED BIO-MATERIAL COMPOSITE - PEEK WITH

BASALT GREEN FILLER” 

Submitted by A. Queen Alice, Ph.D. Scholar in the Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics under the Supervision of Dr. N. Kurunji Kumaran.

RESULT PASSING BOARD FOR BDS

Attended the result passing board for BDS in Pondicherry university on 05.01.2024.

 MDS THESIS EVALUATION FROM UNIVERSITIES

1. Three thesis of IGIDS, are corrected physically on 4/3/2023, sent by the SBV University, Puducherry
2. Three thesis from the Maulana Azad institute of dental sciences, New Delhi,

UDSC, Delhi is corrected through on-line mode 5/3/2023

3. Two thesis are corrected through on-line mode on 26.5.2023, sent by the Pondicherry university on 16.05.2023.

 JOURNAL PAPER REVIEWING WORK

1. Mental Attitude of Completely Edentulous Patients- A Review Paper reviewed on 24.4.2023, the paper is sent from JCPI Journal of the TN IPS. 
2. Reviewed the article "management of severely resorbed ridges with neutral zone technique and hallow denture fabrication “and sent by the Journal of Clinical Prosthodontics and Implantology. (JCPI) on 05.04. 2024.
3. Reviewed the article "PROSTHODONTIC MANAGEMENT OF POST COVID MUCORMYCOSIS- CASE SERIES," and sent by the Journal of Clinical Prosthodontics and Implantology. (JCPI) on 29.01.2024.
4. Reviewed the article "A Simple Modified Open Tray Implant Impression Technique in a Patient with Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Therapy, “and sent by the Journal of Clinical Prosthodontics and Implantology (JCPI) on 07.02.2024.

 ELECTION COMMISSION WORK

1. Conducted the Combating misinformation program in our MGPGIDS on

30.03.2024 for the first-time voters as mandated by the Election Commission.

 PUBLIC GRIEVANCE MEETING

1. On 8/3/2023,  attended the public grievance meeting for Parasuraman case with external member in MGPGIDS, Puducherry.

  DR. N. APARNA, M.D.S., Associate Professor

 I. Academic Work:

1. 1. 1.  
2. I/c for I B.D.S preclinical work and record works
3. I/c for I M.D.S preclinical work and record works
4. I/c for II M.D.S publication work 
5. I/c for teaching schedule of the department
6. I/c for Department library
7. I/c for publication of II M.D.S
8. I/c for Interns in month of August 2023 and January 2024
9. OP I/c on Wednesday  II. Teaching load:

11. Undergraduates:

Theory/lectures: 36/year

Lab duties: I B.D.S – 4 -6 hrs /week  ;II B.D.S – 10 hrs/ week  ;III B.D.S – 6hrs/week

IV B.D.S – 12 hrs/week

III. Patient care:

12. Manages TMD cases of TMD clinic of Dept of Prosthodontics

    IV. Administrative Responsiblities:

1. 1. 1.  
2. Warden Ladies Hostel [since 18.8.2017- 31.12.2023]
3. Member of Orientation Committee of the Institute [2023-24]
4. Member of Anti-ragging cell of the Institution [2023-24]
5. Special invitee in Anti Ragging Squad Team, M.G.P.G.I.D.S
6. Member of the Institutional Canteen Committee, M.G.P.G.I.D.S
7. Member of the Mentor- Mentee Committee [2021, 2022, 2023]
8. Mentoring 5 students assigned to me by the Institutional Mentor- mentee Committee

V. Examinership:

1. 1. 1. 20. External examiner
             • For BDS Prosthodontics Final Year Practical Exam [Prosthodontics],

• • • • • MDS Paper Valuation at Dr. MGR University (online)
    • Conference presentations: [As a Guide]

1. 1. 7. Syllabus upgradation programmes:

21. Fellowship Programme: [150 hours]

• • • • • • Currently attending a Fellowship in TMD orofacial pain, Obstructive sleep Apnea and Dental Sleep medicine at Smile academy USA and roseman University from 10.12.2023 till date.
          • Attended 2 online modules of 3 days each at Mumbai

 Module 1: Nov 1^st -3^rd 2023

• • • • • • Module 2: Jan 23^rd -25^th 2024
          • Attended 100 hour pioneer series [online] on various important topics of TMD orofacial pain, Obstructive sleep Apnea and Dental Sleep medicine

22. Conference/ Webinar Attended/ Courses attended:
    1. 1. Completed Swayam course on E-content development, Organized by NITTRC and AICTE [ 40-45 hours in 8 weeks]: Score: 97%
       2. Attended Full Mouth rehabilitation course by Dr. Cheten Hegde – organised by TN-IPS at Madras race Course on 08.04.2024 VIII. Research projects
23. On Going Dissertation – MDS: [ As a Co-guide]
    1. “Clinical comparison of an innovative artificial intelligence based mobile application for anterior teeth selection of completely edentulous patients with conventional method in Indian population: A cross sectional study.”
    2. “Determination of efficacy of soft splint, hydrostatic splint and o-splint in the management of temporomandibular disorders – a randomized control trial.”
    3. “Comparative efficacy of infrared led therapy over transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation among the adult Indian population of myalgia in temporomandibular joint: a randomized control trial.”
24. Library Dissertation – MDS: [ As a Guide]
    1. “All-on-4.” 
    2. “Congenital and      acquired mandibular      defects and management inProsthodontics.”
25. Research Project: [as a Principal Investigator] I. Funded Projects:

(i) DAMER India [Dr. Prem Narayan Sharma & Hari Shankar Bhargava

International Research Grant for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders]

Topic: A case-control investigation of the psychological and physiological stress markers with salivary cortisol levels in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: A short clinical study.

Principal Investigator: Dr. N. Aparna.

II. On going Research Project: [as a Principal Investigator]

 1. “Comparative Efficacy of Conventional Occlusal Splint Therapy with and without Adjunctive High-Frequency Hyperthermia Therapy in the Management

Of Temporomandibular Myalgia”

IX. Publication: [in Pubmed Indexed Journal]

Aparna N, Rajesh S, Ranukumari A, Shakila R. A case–control investigation of the psychological and physiological stress markers with salivary cortisol levels in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: A short clinical study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc.2023;23:163-9.

Name: DR. S. RAJESH, M.D.S., Associate Professor,

       Academic Work:

1. 1. I/c for I B.D.S preclinical work and record works
   2. I/c for II M.D.S preclinical work
   3. I/c for I M.D.S Conference work
   4. I/c for teaching schedule of the department (Till July 2023)
   5. I/c for Department Non-Consumables
   6. I/c for Interns in month of July 2023 and December 2023
   7. OP I/c on Tuesday  

2. Teaching load:
   
   8. Undergraduates:

Theory/lectures: 36/year

Lab duties: I B.D.S – 4 -6 hrs /week ;II B.D.S – 10 hrs/ week ;

III B.D.S – 6hrs/week ;IV B.D.S – 12 hrs/week

 III. Patient care:

3. 9. Manages TMD cases of TMD clinic of Dept of Prosthodontics
4. Administrative Responsiblities:  

1. 10. Officer I/c for multi-tasking staff.
   11. Member of UG and PG dental admission [2023-24]
   12. Member of Clinical Society committee [2023-24]
   13. Member of the Mentor- Mentee Committee [2021, 2022, 2023]
   14. Mentoring 5 students assigned to me by the Institutional Mentor- mentee Committee  

5. Examinership:
   
   15. External examiner
       • For BDS Prosthodontics Final Year Practical Exam [Prosthodontics],

• • • MDS Paper Valuation at Dr. MGR University (Online)

 Conference presentations: [As a Guide]

7. Syllabus upgradation programme:
   
   16. Fellowship Programme: [150 hours]
       • • Currently attending a Fellowship in TMD orofacial pain, Obstructive sleep Apnea and Dental Sleep medicine at Smile academy USA and Roseman University from 10.12.2023 till date.
         • Attended 2 online modules of 3 days each at Mumbai
         • Module 1: Nov 1^st -3^rd 2023
         • Module 2: Jan 23^rd -25^th 2024
         • Attended 100-hour pioneer series [online] on various important topics of TMD orofacial pain, Obstructive sleep Apnea and Dental Sleep medicine

1. 17. Conference/ Webinar Attended/ Courses attended:  

7. 1. 1. Completed Swayam course on E-content development, Organized by NITTRC and AICTE [ 40-45 hours in 8 weeks]: Score: 97%  
      2. Attended Full Mouth rehabilitation course by Dr.Cheten Hegde -organised by TN-IPS at Madras race Course on 08.04.2024  
8. Research projects

18. Dissertation – MDS: [ As a Co-guide] – On Going

Dr. N. Anbunidhi: “Clinical comparison of post-operative sensitivity for glass ionomer cement and dual cure resin cement in FPD – A randomized control trial.”

Dr. G. Jagadish: “Determination of peri-implant soft tissue health around stock vs. customized healing abutment in the mandibular posterior region – an observational clinical prospective study.” 

Dr. G. Ragasanthoshini: “Evaluation of accuracy in finish line recording by Conventional versus digital impression technique –A comparative clinical trial.”  

19. Library Dissertation – MDS: [ As a Guide]

Dr. N. Anbunidhi: “All-on-4”

Dr. Lalitha Girish: “Role of Occlusal Splints in Temporomandibular Disorders”  

20. Research Project: [as a Principal Investigator]
    
    1. Funded Projects:  

(i) DAMER India [Dr. Prem Narayan Sharma & Hari Shankar Bhargava

International Research Grant for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders]

Topic: A case-control investigation of the psychological and physiological stress

markers with salivary cortisol levels in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: A short clinical study.

Co- Investigator: Dr. S. Rajesh.  

1. 2. On going Research Project: [as a Co-Investigator]  

1. “Comparative Efficacy Of Conventional Occlusal Splint Therapy with and without Adjunctive High-Frequency Hyperthermia Therapy in the Management

Of Temporomandibular Myalgia”  

IX. Publication: [in PubMed Indexed Journal]  

1. Aparna N, Rajesh S, Ranukumari A, Shakila R. A case–control investigation of the psychological and physiological stress markers with salivary cortisol levels in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: A short clinical study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc.2023;23:163-9.

DR. R. ILANGKUMARAN, M.D.S., Assistant Professor,

 Departmental Activities:

1. Staff In-Charge for Seminar Schedule since January 2024 to till date.
2. Staff In-Charge for Publication for II MDS.
3. Staff In-Charge for Dental Mechanics Diploma students.
4. Staff In-Charge for UG Equipment of the Department
5. Expert Assistant for First Year Dental Mechanics – primary practical exam on 28.03.2024

Institutional Related Activities:

1. Co-ordinated in receiving the DSIR certificate for our institution.
2. Member in Mentorship committee and co-ordinated in printing the mentorship book for the BDS students.
3. Co-ordinated in introducing the CDCSM – Continuous Data Collection System of

MGPGIDS in the institute’s website

4. Coordinator in MERILIFE events conducted as a 21 week-long program in our institute.
5. Course Co-ordinator of MGPGIDS NEET FORUM for preparing interns for competitive entrance examinations
6. Department Co-ordinator in collecting data for Inspection for Basic Medical Science departments

Conference/Course/Webinar/Scientific programs attended:

1. Attended an E – Content development program on use of i-scribe usage in MGPGIDS on

25.05.2023

2. Attended an academic program organised by CLINICAL SOCEITY on “Deceased Donor

Programme in India” conducted on 07.12.2023 in MGPGIDS

3. Attended an academic program organised by CLINICAL SOCEITY on “Career Options in

Dentistry after BDS: India and Abroad” conducted on 07.12.2023 in MGPGIDS

4. Attended a Yoga / Meditation session, conducted by Ministry of Ayush & Ministry of Art & Culture on 08.02.2024 in our institution.
5. Attended a scientific program on “Medical Music Therapy – An Overview” at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024 organised by Clinical society MGPGIDS.
6. Attended a webinar on “3D Treatment Planning & Reverse Engineering in Daily Dentistry” on 16^th April 2024 organised by IDA and Digital Smile Centre.

Guest Lecture/Invited Speaker/ Judging:

1. Delivered a lecture on “NEET forum – Playing with Teaching Aids” in a Special Orientation Programme “PERFECTION”, for new PGs  on 18^th April 2023 at MGPGIDS organised by Dental Education Unit MGPGIDS.
2. Invited panel of judge for judging the short film competition conducted by Tobacco control cell, Puducherry and National Health Mission on 20^th June 2023.
3. Delivered a feedback session named “The Real Transformation” in a Special Orientation Programme “TRANSFORMATION” on 14^th July 2023 at MGPGIDS organised by Dental Education Unit MGPGIDS.
4. Delivered a lecture on “NEET forum – Playing with Teaching Aids” in a Special Orientation Programme “PERFECTION” for new PGs on 17^th November 2023 at MGPGIDS organised by Dental Education Unit MGPGIDS.
5. Moderator for a student interaction session for new batch of BDS students in a program named AMBITION, organised by Dental Education Unit on 25^th November 2023.m
6. Delivered a lecture on “NEET forum – An opportunity to crack PG Entrance” in a Special Orientation Programme “TRANSFORMATION” on 6^th Feb 2024 at MGPGIDS organised by Dental Education Unit MGPGIDS.
7. Invited Judge for an academic quiz program named “KAHOOT” conducted by the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics on 08.03.2024 Short Study/Research Works: 

1. As Principal investigator: Completed the Short Study on “Assessment of Learning Style Preferences of Undergraduate dental students of Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry by using VARK questionnaire – A Cross-Sectional Study”
2. As a Co-investigator: Original research in progress on “Comparative Efficacy of Conventional Occlusal Splint Therapy with and without Adjunctive High-frequency

Hyperthermia Therapy in the Management of Temporomandibular Myalgia”              

Guiding Students:

Postgraduates:

As a Co-Guide: 

1. Thesis: For Dr. Lalrinawma Hnamte

Topic: “Clinical comparison of an innovative artificial intelligence-based mobile application for anterior teeth selection of completely edentulous patients with conventional method in Indian population: a cross-sectional study”

2. Thesis: For Dr. Khulood Mahaboob Basha

Topic: Determination of efficacy of soft splint, hydrostatic splint and o-splint in the management of temporomandibular disorders – a randomized control trial”

3. Thesis: For Dr. G. Ragasanthoshini

Topic: Evaluation of accuracy in finish line recording by conventional versus digital impression technique-a comparative clinical trial  

4. Library Dissertation: For Dr. Lalrinawma Hnamte Topic:  Implant Supported Hybrid Prosthesis
5. Library Dissertation: For Dr. G. Jagadish

Topic: Congenital and acquired mandibular defects and management in Prosthodontics 

6. Library Dissertation: For Dr. Aboli Rajesh Sangewar Topic: Soldering and Welding in Prosthodontics.

DR. N. KARTHI ARIVARASAN, MDS., Assistant Professor

 Departmental Activities:

1. Staff In-Charge for department census since February 2024 to till date.
2. Staff In-Charge for Interns Clinical work in the month of April 2023, June 2023 and February 2024.
3. Staff In-Charge for Sterilization and Disinfection of Instruments by MDS students.
4. Staff In-Charge for management of consumable materials along with Dr. N. Aparna and Dr. K. Savitha.
5. Expert Assistant for III MDS Practical University Examinations held on 7^th and 8^th August 2023.

Institutional Related Activities:

1. Member in the Coordination Committee for GEM purchase of Consumables/Non Consumables for the Institution.
2. Member of MGPGI NEET FORUM for preparing interns for competitive entrance examinations
3. Invigilator for the BDS University Examination held on 9^th October 2023.
4. Invigilator for the BDS Internal Assessment Examinations held in our Institution and done 2 invigilation duties from April 2023 to March 2024.

Conference/Course/Webinar/Scientific programs attended:

 Participated in a 2 Days Lecture and Hands on Workshop “Digital Dental Conference 2023” on 6^th & 7^th July 2023 conducted by Sri Venkateshwara dental College, Ariyur.

1. Attended a webinar on “3D Treatment Planning & Reverse Engineering in Daily Dentistry” on 16^th April 2024 organised by IDA and Digital Smile Centre.
2. Attended a scientific program on “Medical Music Therapy – An Overview” at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024 organised by Clinical society MGPGIDS.

  Guest Lecture/Invited Speaker:

Delivered a lecture on “Gadgets in Clinical setup (Prosthodontics)” in a Special Orientation

Programme “TRANSITION” on 20^th January 2024 at MGPGIDS organised by Dental Education Unit MGPGIDS.

 Short Study/Research Works:

1. As Principal investigator: Completed the Short Study on “Assessment of Learning Style Preferences of Undergraduate dental students of Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry by using VARK questionnaire – A Cross-Sectional Study”

 Guiding Students:

Postgraduates: As a Co-Guide:

1. Thesis: For Dr. Lalitha Girish.

Topic: Evaluation of Microtensile Bond Strength between Acrylic Denture Teeth and PMMA Denture Base incorporated with Three different Nanoparticles – A Comparative In-Vitro Study.

2. Thesis: For Dr. Aboli Rajesh Sangewar

Topic: Evaluation of Neuromuscular coordination, proprioception and maximum bite force in conventional complete denture versus immediately loaded mandibular All-on-4 implant supported prosthesis – A comparative clinical study.

3. Library Dissertation: For Dr. Khulood Mahaboob Basha.

Topic: Smile Design and its role in Prosthodontics.

4. Library Dissertation: For Dr. S. Gayathri

Topic: Recent advances in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics.

DR. K. SAVITHA, M.D.S.,  Assistant Professor,

 Departmental Activities:

Staff In-Charge for department census from July 2023 to December 2023.

1. Staff In-Charge for Interns Clinical work in the month of May 2023, July 2023 and March 2024.
2. Staff In-Charge for Sterilization and Disinfection of Instruments for UG students.
3. Staff In-Charge for management of consumable materials along with Dr. N. Aparna and Dr. Karthi Arivarasan.  

Institutional Related Activities:

1. Member of Student Council as food committee incharge.
2. Member of MGPGI NEET FORUM for preparing interns for competitive entrance examinations.
3. Member of the DCI Department Coordination Committee.
4. Invigilator for the BDS University Examination held on 6^th October 2023.
5. Invigilator for the BDS Internal Assessment Examinations held in our Institution and done 2 invigilation duties from April 2023 to March 2024.

Conference/Course/Webinar/Scientific programs attended:

1. Participated in a 2 Days Lecture and Hands on Workshop “Digital Dental Conference 2023” on 6^th & 7^th July 2023 conducted by Sri Venkateshwara dental College, Ariyur.
2. Attended a webinar on “3D Treatment Planning & Reverse Engineering in Daily Dentistry” on 16^th April 2024 organised by IDA and Digital Smile Centre.
3. Attended a scientific program on “Medical Music Therapy – An Overview” at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024 organised by Clinical society MGPGIDS.
4. As a corresponding author, written an essay on the topic of “Use of Artificial intelligence in Dentistry”

Short Study/Research Works/Publication:

 As Principal investigator: “Evaluation and comparison of the effect of border molding materials in retaining the complete denture – An in-vivo experimental study”.

 Ongoing Publication:

 Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Geriatric Health and Nutrition among Dental Practitioners providing Prosthodontic Care - A Pan India Study”.

  Guiding Students:

Postgraduates: As a Co-Guide:

1. Library Dissertation: For Dr. Lalitha Girish.

Topic: Role of Occlusal splints in temporomandibular disorders.

 Thesis: For Dr. Jagadish

Topic: Determination of peri-implant soft tissue health around stock versus customized healing abutment in the mandibular posterior region -An observational clinical prospective study.

 Thesis: For Dr. S. Gayathri

Topic: Comparative efficacy of Infrared LED therapy over transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation among the adult Indian population of myalgia in Temperomandibular Joint.

 Library Dissertation: For Dr. G. Ragasanthoshini

Topic: Rapid prototyping in prosthodontics.

DR. S. KANIMOZHI, M.D.S.,  Assistant Professor,

 PUBLICATIONS 

1. Comparative evaluation of remineralization potential of four different remineralization agents on human enamel: An in vitro study. Journal of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics (Published on January 2024)
2. Partial Extraction Therapy: A Saviour in Esthetic Zone.   Indian journal of applied research (Published on march 2024)   

WEBINARS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED: 

1. Attended webinar on 3D Treatment planning& Reverse Engineering in Daily Dentistry on 16^th April 2024 conducted by Indian Dental Association
2. Attended “Medical Music Therapy - An overview” organized by the Clinical Society, MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024

INSTITUTIONAL   ACTIVITIES

1. Invigilator for the conduct of BDS University examination held on 12^th October 2023.
2. Expert Assistant for the conduct of University Practical examination for Dental material held on 27^th and 28^th October 2023
3. Invigilator for the conduct of Internal examination held on 8^th April 2024.

Co-guide for the post graduate:

1.Library Dissertation- Dr. S. Gayathri: Recent advancements in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. Invited Editorial Board Member:

Invited as Editorial Board Member from   Dentistry & Dental Practices Journal (DDPJ)ISSN:2689-5994.

DR. T. GOWTHAM RAJ, MDS., Assistant Professor

 Conference/Course/Webinar/Scientific programs attended:

1. Attended DIO Implant – DIO Connect conference held on 15^th October 2023 in The Residence Towers, Chennai.
2. Attended a webinar on “3D Treatment Planning & Reverse Engineering in Daily Dentistry” on 16^th April 2024 organised by IDA and Digital Smile Centre.
3. Attended a scientific program on “Medical Music Therapy – An Overview” at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024 organised by Clinical society MGPGIDS.
4. Attended a scientific program on Yoga – Meditation” at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024 organised by Ministry of Ayush & Ministry of Art & Culture.

Guest Lecture/Invited Speaker:

1. Delivered a lecture on “Smart Dentistry” in International Conference on Innovative Research & Development 2023 conducted by TN Global Research & ICMID 2023.

 Short Study/Research Works:

1. As Principal investigator: Completed IRB & IEC for the Short Study on “Comparison of Accuracy of single unit FDP fabricated using conventional & digital method along with the factors of quality, time and cost – A Randomized clinical study.  

INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Staff in Charge for department OPD and Appointment from April 2024
2. Invigilator for the conduct of BDS University examination held on 12^th October 2023.
3. Expert Assistant for the conduct of University Practical examination for Dental material held on 30^th and 31^st October 2023
4. Member of MGPGI NEET FORUM for preparing interns for competitive entrance examinations
5. Invigilator for the conduct of Internal examination held on 6^th April 2024.
6. As a corresponding author, written an essay on the topic of “Role of Artificial Intelligence in dentistry” and submitted for upcoming ISPRP conference 2024.

Co-guide for the post graduate:

 1. Library Dissertation- Dr.Ragasanthoshini : Rapid Prototyping in Prosthodontics.

DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS – POSTGRADUATES

STUDENT NAME: LALRINAWMA HNAMTE, III-MDS 

1. 1. Attended Symposium: “Symsym 2023” At Savitha Dental College, Chennai (11-14 October 2023).
   2. Attended 51^st IPS National Conference at Goa (8,9&10 December
      
      2023. And Presented a Paper On “Eye-To-Mouth Prosthesis” 

(Guide: Dr. A. Ranukumari, M.D.S., Professor and Head)

1. 3. Attended 25^th Ips Pg Convention at Hyderabad (2^nd-4^th June,
      
      2023. And Table Clinic On “Maxillofacial Impressions” 

(Guide: Dr. R. Shakila, M.D.S., Professor)

1. 4. Attended Cde Programme On “Soft Tissue Lasers in Clinical Practice” (21^st November, 2023)
   5. Thesis: “Clinical Comparison of An Innovative Artificial Intelligence-Based Mobile Application For Anterior Teeth Selection Of Completely Edentulous Patients With Conventional Method In Indian Population: A Cross- Sectional Study”

                       Guide:                            Dr. R. Shakila, M.D.S., Professor

                        Co-Guides:                     Dr. N. Aparna, M.D.S., Associate Professor

                                     Dr. R. Ilangkumaran, M.D.S., Assistant Professor

1. 6. LIBRARY DISSERTATION:

“IMPLANT SUPPORTED HYBRID PROSTHESIS”

                        Guide:                 Dr A. Ranukumari, M.D.S., Professor and Head 

                        Co Guides:         Dr L. Jeevanandham, M.D.S., Professor

                         Dr R. Ilangkumaran, M.D.S., Assistant Professor  

2. STUDENT NAME: N. ANBUNIDHI, III-MDS (Absent)
3. STUDENT NAME: G. JAGADISH, II-MDS (Absent)
4. STUDENT NAME: KHULOOD MAHABOOB BASHA, II-MDS 
   1. 1. 1. Attended 25^th IPS PG Convention – presented poster on topic “INSTA-HEAT: An innovative thermoregulated self-heating wax knife” (2-4^TH JUNE 2023) (Guided by Dr. Aparna)
         2. Attended 51^st IPS national Conference – presented poster on topic “NEW GEN

POLYMERS - a game changer in MFPs” (8^th to-10^th Dec 2023) (Guided by Dr. Rajesh)

1. 1. 1. 3. Attended 26^th IPS Pg Convention – presented paper on topic “NEW GEN

POLYMERS - a game changer in MFPs” (5^th -7^th April 2023) (Guided by Dr. Jeevanandam)

1. 1. 1. 4. Attended Continuing education series on TEMPOROMANDIBULAR

DISORDERS A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS AND

MANAGEMENT 28^th August 2023

1. 1. 1. 5. Attended Clinical skill enhancement programme on LIFE LIKE IMPLANT RESTORATIONS IN THE ESTHETIC ZONE 21^st June 2023
         6. Attended CDE programme on SOFT TISSUE LASERS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 21^st November 2023
         7. Attended CDE programme on INTRA-ORAL SCANNERS AND SCANNNING 7^th December 2023
         8. Attended Exam Prep 2023 Masterclass Tutorial IPS (32 sessions) Feb – April 2023
         9. Thesis: “Determination Of Efficacy Of Soft Splint, Hydrostatic Splint And O-Splint In The Management Of Temporomandibular Disorders – A Randomized ControlTrial”

                       GUIDE: Dr. A. Ranukumari, M.D.S., Professor and Head

CO-GUIDE:  Dr. N. Aparna,M.D.S.,AssociateProfessor     Dr. R. Ilangkumaran, M.D.S., Assistant Professor

1. 1. 1. 10. LIBRARY DISSERTATION: “SMILE DESIGN AND ITS ROLE IN PROSTHODONTICS”

Guide: Dr. L. Jeevanandham, M.D.S., Professor

                        Co Guide:         Dr. N. Karthi Arivarasan, M.D.S., Assistant Professor

  LALITHA GIRISH, II-MDS

 Attended Exam Prep 2023 – Tutorial Master Class (February-April, 2023)

1. 1. 1. Attended 25^th IPS PG Convention, Hyderabad – 2^nd-4^th June, 2023 – presented e- poster on “INSTA-HEAT: Self-heating Thermoregulated Wax Knife” Guide: Dr. N. Aparna, M.D.S., Associate Professor
      2. Attended Clinical Skill Enhancement Program on “Life-Like Implant Restorations in the Esthetic Zone” at SRM Dental College, Chennai on 21^st June, 2023
      3. Attended SIMSYM 2023 Symposium, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai – 11^th-14^th October, 2023
2. 1. 4. Attended 51^st IPS National Conference, Goa – 7^th-10^th December, 2023 – presented e- poster on “New-gen polymers – a game changer in MFPs” Guide: Dr. S. Rajesh, M.D.S., Associate Professor
      5. Attended 26^th IPS PG Convention, Chennai – 5^th-7^th April, 2024 – presented and won session best paper presentation on “New-gen polymer – a game changer in MFPs” Guide: Dr. L. Jeevanandam, M.D.S., Professor
      6. Thesis: “Evaluation of Micro tensile Bond Strength Between Acrylic Denture Teeth and PMMA Denture Base Incorporated With Three Different Nanoparticles – A Comparative In-Vitro Study”

Guide: Dr. R. Shakila, M.D.S., Professor

Co-guides: Dr. A. Ranukumari, M.D.S., Professor and Head ,

Dr. N. Karthi Arivarasan, M.D.S., Assistant Professor

1. 1. 7. Library Dissertation: “ROLE OF OCCLUSAL SPLINTS IN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS”

Guide: Dr. S. Rajesh, M.D.S., Associate Professor

Co-guide: Dr. K. Savitha, M.D.S., Assistant Professor

ABOLI RAJESH SANGEWAR, I-MDS 

1. Conferences:

Guide: Dr S. Rajesh M.D.S., Associate Professor

1. 1. Attended 51^st Ips National Conference at Goa (8,9&10 December

2023) And Presented a Poster Titled “Better The Sleep

Greater You Reap”

1. 2. Attended 26^th Ips National Pg Convention at Savitha Dental College, Chennai (5,6&7 April 2024) And Presented Scientific Table Clinic Titled “Treating Osa- The Next Gen Way”!
2. Attended Symposium: “Symsym 2023” At Savitha Dental College, Chennai (27,28 &29 October 2023).
3. Attended Hands-On Workshop On “Soft Tissue Lasers In

Dentistry” By Dr Suganya Selvarangam at Meenakshi Ammal

Dental College, Chennai (21 November 2023)

4. Thesis:

“Evaluation Of Neuromuscular Coordination, Proprioception And Maximum Bite Force In Patients Using Conventional Complete Denture Versus Immediately Loaded Mandibular All-On-4 Implant Supported Prosthesis: A Comparative Clinical Study”.

                     Guide:                          Dr L. Jeevanandam, M.D.S, Professor

Co-Guide:            Dr A. Ranukumari, M.D.S, H.O.D & Professor 

                                          Dr. N. Karthi Arivarasan, M.D.S., Assistant Professor  

GAYATHRI. S, I-MDS 

            1.               Conferences:

Guide: Dr S. Rajesh M.D.S., Associate Professor

1. 1. 1. Attended 51^st Ips National Conference at Goa (8,9&10

December 2023) And Presented a Poster Titled “Better the Sleep

Greater You Reap”

1. 1. 2. Attended 26^th Ips National Pg Convention at Savitha Dental College, Chennai (5,6&7 April 2024) And Presented Scientific Table Clinic Titled “Treating Osa- The Next Gen Way”!

1. 1. 2. Attended Symposium: “Symsym 2023” At Savitha Dental College, Chennai (27,28 &29 October 2023).
      3. Attended Hands-On Workshop On “Soft Tissue Lasers In

Dentistry” By Dr Suganya Selvarangam at Meenakshi Ammal

Dental College, Chennai (21 November 2023)

1. 1. 4. Thesis: “Comparative Efficacy of Infrared Led Therapy Over Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation Among The Adult Indian Population Of Myalgia In Temporomandibular Joint: A Randomized Control Trial”.

                  Guide:                              Dr A. Ranukumari, M.D.S, H.O.D & Professor

               Co-Guide:                            Dr N. Aparna, M.D.S., Associate Professor

                                Dr K. Savitha, M.D.S., Assistant Professor

   5.Library Dissertation:

“Recent Advancements In Maxillofacial Prosthodontics”

              Guide:     Dr R. Shakila, M.D.S., Professor

  Co Guide: Dr N. Karthi Arivarasan, M.D.S., Assistant     Professor ,  

                    Dr S. Kanimozhi, M.D.S., Assistant Professor.

  RAGASANTHOSHINI.G, I-MDS 

1. Conferences:

         A. Attended 51^st Ips National Conference at Goa (8,9&10 Dec23)

Presented A Poster Titled “Better the Sleep Greater You Reap”

B. Attended 26^th Ips National Pg Convention at Savitha Dental College, Chennai (5,6&7 April 2024) And Presented Scientific Table Clinic Titled “Treating Osa- The Next Gen Way”!  

Guided By: Dr. S. Rajesh, M.D.S., Associate Professor

 Attended Symposium: “Symsym 2023” At Savitha Dental College, Chennai (27,28 &29 October 2023).

1.Thesis: “Evaluation of Accuracy in Finish Line Recording By

Conventional Versus Digital Impression Technique –A

Comparative Clinical Trial”.

Guide:             Dr. R. Shakila, M.D.S., Professor

Co-Guide:         Dr. S. Rajesh, M.D.S., Associate Professor

       Dr. R. Ilangkumaran, M.D.S., Assistant Professor

2.Library Dissertation:

“Rapid Prototyping in Prosthodontics”

                  Guide: Dr. L. Jeevanandam, M.D.S., Professor

Co Guide:      Dr . K. Savitha, M.D.S., Assistant Professor ,      

Dr . T. Gowtham Raj, M.D.S., Assistant Professor

IPS (Indian Prosthodontic Society – Tamil nadu and Puducherry Branch) Student Merit Awards

1.Prasanna Cumar of second year BDS was awarded for securing highest marks in the pre-clinical Prosthodontics in Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences. 

2.Dr. Neha (Intern)Presentation:

Presented a table top clinic on “GUIDED IMMEDIATE IMPLANT PLACEMENT RESTORED WITH PREFABRICATED PROVISIONAL USING ASC ABUTMENT” at ICOI Conference held at Bangkok on 24th May 2024.

ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Received the “Certificate of Appreciation” from the Indian Prosthodontic Society, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry branch for securing the highest marks in Prosthodontic, Crown and Bridges and Implantology in MGPGIDS for the academic year 2023-2024