Department of Oral Pathology

Dr. P. D. Balamurali, Professor and HOD

Ph D – External expert

Dr. V. Vasantha, SRM Dental College, Chennai

Title : Evaluation of epigenetic modulating efficacy of curcumin in targeting methylated telomerase reverse transciptase (TERT) and cyclin-dependant kinase inhibitor 2A (CDKN2A) gene in arecoline treated human gingival epithelial cell line : in-vitro study

Dr. M. Parasakthi, Department of Oral Pathology, SRM Dental College, Chennai

Title : Evaluating the role of salivary miRNA and 486-3p as diagnostic Bio-markers in oral squamous cell carcinoma,  oral precancerous and healthy individuals using qRT-PCR.

Guide & Co-Guide

Dissertation / Short study :

• “Analysis of DNA damage by comet assay on blood lymphocytes, among beedi smokers, cigarette smokers, tobacco chewers and alcoholics” : Dr Dhanlakshmi
• Assessment and Correlation of Salivary and Serum Adiponectin levels in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients- A cross sectional study : Dr.Nandhini Prabha
• Cytokeratin 19 expression in odontogenic cysts and tumours: an immunohistochemical study
• Expression of cancer stem cell marker – CD44 in ameloblastoma variants – an immunohistochemical study
• Knowledge, attitude, practice of infection control among clinical students.
• Comparative analysis of oral squamous cell carcinoma and epithelial dysplasia using H and E Stain and Modified Cajal Trichrome stain.
• Influence of yogic breathing on salivary PH in periodontics: An observational pilot study.
• Inhibitory effect of Lecus asperna and Trida Procumbens extraction on candida albicans in comparison with nystatin.
• Her-2 Expression in Malignant salivary gland carcinoma and normal salivary glands :  Dr. Bharath Raj
• Designing virtual slides employing smartphone camera attached with a microscope and evaluating its efficacy as a teaching tool.
• Genotoxic potential of mobile phone radiation: an analysis of micronucleus frequency in exfoliated buccal cells – in vitro study
• Natural stain from Syzygium cumini. 
• Isolation and identification of candida species in OPMD and OSCC patients – Dr. Kalaivani
• Retrospective clinicopathological study of odontogenic cyst and tumours in Mahatma Gandhi postgraduate institute of dental science Pondicherry : Dr Kalaivani
• Antifungal Assay of Solanum Nigrum Leaf Extracts Against Candida Albicans in Comparison with Nystatin An In Vitro Study
• Analysis of Ki-67 Expression In Odontogenic Keratocyst, Follicular Ameloblastoma, Well Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma And Normal Oral Mucosa - An Immunohistochemical Study”  : Dr Lloyd
• Antifungal Assay of pomegranate Extracts against Candida Albicans in Comparison with Nystatin An In Vitro Study. 
• Survey of attitude, awareness and knowledge among clinical practice of dental students in MGPGIDS Publications.
• Morphometric computer assisted image analysis of epithelial cells in well differentiated and moderately differentiated oral squamous cell carcinoma – Dr. Himani
• Ongoing Short study :Comparison of microwave versus conventional decalcification of alveolar bone using two different decalcifying solutions.
• Comparison of dermatoglyphics pattern and distribution of streptococcus mutans among patients with dental caries
• Nature of hard tissue in odontogenic tumours using modified Gallego's stain.
• Ongoing Dissertation: Expression of embryonic cancer stem cells biomarkers-SOX-2  and OCT ¾ in oral leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
• Comparative analysis of oral squamous cell carcinoma and epithelilal dysplasis using hematoxylin and eosin stain and modified cajal trichrome stain.
• Comparision of Sthathmin -1 expression between well and moderately differentiated oral squamous cell carcinoma, mild and moderate epithelial dysplasia and normal oral mucosa using immunohistochemistry (IHC)”  : Dr Vanlalpeka Chhakchhuak

Library dissertation:

• Ulcerative lesions of the oral cavity
• Stem cells in dentistry
• Pigmented lesions of oral cavity
• HPV associated oral lesions
• Ameloblastoma
• Advanced diagnostic aids in oral cancer.
• Spindle cell tumours of head and neck.
• HPV associated oral lesions

PRESENTATION:

1.“Analysis of Ki-67 Expression In Odontogenic Keratocyst, Follicular Ameloblastoma, Well Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma And Normal Oral Mucosa - An Immunohistochemical Study – a pilot study” by Dr Lloyd at 30^th IAOMP (Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist) National Conference 2023, organised by KELM Dental College, at Belgavi from 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th November 2023

2.“C- reactive protein in maxillofacial infection” poster presented by Dr Lloyd 2021-22 to 2023-23 Batch post-graduate student at Dehradun, 29^th National conference of Indian Association of oral and maxillofacial pathologist, held at Dehradun from 11^th to 13^th November 2022.

3.“Saliva as Bio-markers” by post-graduate student Dr Himani at Oral Pathology post-graduate convention organised by Dept of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, AIIMS

4. OOO meet - “Central giiant cell granuloma” and Oral focal mucinosis  on 5.1.2024 at MGPGIDS.

Teaching activities

UG work :

• 1^st BDS (Oral histology& Dental Anatomy)
• 2^nd  BDS  (Oral Pathology & Microbiology)
• 3^rd BDS  (Oral Pathology & Microbiology)
• Dental hygienist ( Oral histology & Oral pathology)
• Dental mechanist (Dental anatomy)

INTERN

  Guiding interns during their posting

Monitoring the work done

PG Work :

Slide discussion, Journal club, seminar, clinical case discussion and guiding research work.

Guiding them

• • • Dissertation
    • Short study
    • Library dissertation
    • To present cases in the department
    • To present seminars in the department
    • To present articles in the journal clubs
    • To present dissertation, studies, proforma
    • To present paper at national conference
    • To present poster at postgraduate convention
    • To record their academic activities and conducting academic updates
    • Pedagogy training
    • Discuss regular biopsy and cytology cases received in the department
    • Attending other presentations

Examination:

Participating in theory and practical internal examination of 1^st and 3^rd BDS students

Conducting and participating in theory and practical mock examination of 3^rd year post-graduate students

Conducting and participating in chapter-wise test of the subject “Oral histology” for 2^nd year post-graduate students

Conducting Pondicherry university post-graduate examination as an internal examiner

PUBLICATIONS

Mucin 1 utterance in Oral squamous cell carcinoma: A cancer marker and target for nanotheranostics Original Research article – Published in Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology November 2023

Tongue Dilemma: Tale of Bilateral Pyogenic Granuloma – Case Report” Submitted manuscript for publication to ‘PONDENT’ February 2024.

“Mesiodens Unveiled: Demystifying Dentigerous Cysts and their Correlation” - Case report. Journal – International Journal of science and research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064 SJIF(2022): 7.942. Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024 Fully Refereed

Submitted manuscript to PONDENT. Title: Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheaths: Case Report.

Submitted manuscript to the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (JOMFP). Title – “Unveiling the Enigma: Navigating Extranodal RosaiDorfman Disease in the Maxilla - A Teen's Journey” – Case report.

Submitted manuscript to Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology. Title – “Immunofluorescence in Oral Diseases – Review article”.  

Examiner UG & PG

• Annamalai university
• Dr MGR Medical University
• Sri Balaji Vidyaapeeth University
• SRM University

Others:

• Advisor of Dental Education Unit, helped in organising following orientation programmes
  
  • Organised 1^st year post-graduate students’ programme “Perfection” on 20^th May 2023
  • Interns Orientation Programme “Transformation” on 14.07.2023
  • Organised 3^rd year BDS orientation programme on 10.09.2023
  • Organised 1^st BDS orientation programme on 25.11.2023
  • Organised 1st year post-graduate students’ orientation programme “Perfection” held on 14.12.2023
  • Organised Interns Orientation Programme for 2024 batch of interns on 10th Feb 2024

• Clinical society meet – Deceased donor programme and Career option after BDS at MGPGIDS 07.12.2023
• Clinical society Meet – Medical Music Therapy – An overview at MGPGIDS 9.02.2024
• OOO meet on 25^th April, 2023 at MGPGIDS
• Triple ‘O’ meeting at MGPGIDS 5.1.2024
• Demonstration of continuous data collection system of MGPGIDS.
• Meditation and yoga session conducted by Heartfullness Institute in association with Ministry  of Ayush of Art and Culture as a part of 75 years of Independence – 8^th to 10^th February, 2024
• National oral pathology day celebration – conducted various competitions for 1^st and 3^rd year BDS students – 26^th to 29^th February 2024
• Chaired the Institutional Scientific committee meeting as external member, which was conducted at Sri Venkateswara Dental college and Hospital, Pondicherry.
• Organised the National Oral Cancer Awareness Rally, “India Can Torch” on behalf of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in association with ‘MANDALA, USA - 14th October 2023.
• Faculty representative in Board of Governors - MGPGIDS
• Convenor: NAAC
• Member Secretary in IRB and IEC – MGPGIDS
• Member : DPC
• Technical Expert committee convenor : DPC
• Transparency officer : RTI
• Nodal officer : Student scholarship
• Nodal officer : AISHE

Department administrative responsibilities:

• Cleanliness
• Attendance of undergraduate students
• Teaching schedule of the department.
• Monitoring seminar presentation activity by post-graduate student
• Immunohistochemistry
• Post-graduate students posting at Jipmer
• Helping in running histopathology and cytology laboratory
• Monitoring tissue processing and staining of biopsy specimens and cytology smears.
• Reporting biopsy and cytology
• Purchase of equipments and consumables.

Dr Nirima Oza, Professor

1. Pedagogy course: Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) course from IGNOU.
2. Submitted project “Department Journal club at a Dental Institute in South India: A Survey on Postgraduate students’ perspectives of educational outcomes of Oral Pathology” as a part of the course.
3. Reviewer for the journal:

1. Indian Journal of Dental Research: Total 15 (Fifteen) articles reviewed related to the subject “Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology

2. Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery: one article reviewed.

3. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology

4. Advisor for Ph D student

Dr Ravindra Pratap Singh, Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Topic: “Role of molecular marker in diagnosis of high-risk human papilloma virus associated oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma and severe dysplasia”

5. Poster presented in the conference:

    JIPMER, Puducherry, Medical Education Conference, Meducon 2023 held on 28^th to 30^th       September 2023, presented poster titled “Department journal club at a dental institute in    South India: A survey on postgraduate students’perspectives of educational outcomes”

6. Guide:

    Dissertation:

   I) “Analysis of DNA damage by comet assay on blood lymphocytes, among beedi smokers,   cigarette smokers, tobacco chewers and alcoholics” Dr Dhanlakshmi, post graduate student 2020- 21 to 2022-23 batch

   II) “Analysis of Ki-67 Expression In Odontogenic Keratocyst, Follicular Ameloblastoma, Well Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma And Normal Oral Mucosa - An Immunohistochemical Study” Dr Lloyd, postgraduate student of 2021-22 to 2023-23 Batch

   III) “Comparision of Sthathmin -1 expression between well and moderately differentiated oral squamous cell carcinoma, mild and moderate epithelial dysplasia and normal oral mucosa using immunohistochemistry (IHC)” Dr Vanlalpeka Chhakchhuak, post-graduate student of 2023-24 to 2025-26 batch

Short study:

“Retrospective clinicopathological study of odontogenic cyst and tumours in Mahatma Gandhi postgraduate institute of dental science” at Pondicherry Dr Kalaivani, post-graduate student of 2021-22 to 2023-23 Batch

Presentation at

1.“Analysis of Ki-67 Expression In Odontogenic Keratocyst, Follicular Ameloblastoma, Well Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma And Normal Oral Mucosa - An Immunohistochemical Study – a pilot study” by Dr Lloyd at 30^th IAOMP (Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist) National Conference 2023, organised by KELM Dental College, at Belgavi from 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th November 2023

2.“C- reactive protein in maxillofacial infection” poster presented by Dr Lloyd 2021-22 to 2023-23 Batch post-graduate student at Dehradun, 29^th National conference of Indian Association of oral and maxillofacial pathologist, held at Dehradun from 11^th to 13^th November 2022.

3.“Saliva as Bio-markers” by post-graduate student Dr Himani at Oral Pathology post-graduate convention organised by Dept of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, AIIMS

Library dissertation:

“Stem cells in dentistry” Dr Bharat Raj2021-22 to 2023-23 Batch

7. Conference attended:

Attended Meducon 2023 (Medical education conference) organised by JIPMER, Pondicherry on 28^th to 30^th September, 2023

8. Preconference workshops attended

1.“Digital tools for engaging the 21^st century learners “ conducted by Jipmer at Medical Education Conference “Meducon 2023”on 28.09.2023

2.Strategies for implementing “CBME Curriculum” conducted by Jipmer at Medical Education Conference “Meducon 2023”on 28.09.2023

3.In house conference workshop “Item analysis of multiple choice type questions (MCQs)” conducted by Jipmer at Medical Education Conference “Meducon 2023” on 29.09.2023

4.In house conference workshop “Online open book examination – a novel assessment method” conducted by Jipmer at Medical Education Conference “Meducon 2023” on 30.09.2023

9. Webinar attended:

1.Attended webinar on 30.09.2023 “setting up oral pathology private practice opportunities of challenges “ organised by KSOMP (Kairali society of oral and maxillofacial pathology”, Anoor Dental College, Kerala)

2.Attended webinar organised by IDA on the topic “Risk factors and management of tooth wear using direct composite resin” on Nov 26^th 2023 by Dr Alex Milosevic

10. Lecture given on the topic of “pedagogy and communication skill”- postgraduate orientation programme, organized by Dental Education unit MGPGIDS on 20^th April 2023.
11. Attended OOO meet on 25^th April, 2023 at MGPGIDS
12. Demonstration attended of continuous data collection system of MGPGIDS.
13. Attended OOO meeting on 05.01.2024 at MGPGIDS
14. National oral pathology day celebration – conducted various competitions for 1^st and 3^rd year BDS students – 26^th to 29^th February 2024
15. Attended clinical society meet – Medical Music therapy – an overview on 9^th February 2024 at MGPGIDS
16. Attended Meditation and yoga session conducted by Heartfullness Institute in association with Ministry  of Ayush of Art and Culture as a part of 75 years of Independence – 8^th to 10^th February, 2024
17. Other activities:

1.As Co-ordinator Jipmer Co-ordinated peripheral posting of MGPGIDS post-graduate students at JIPMER, Pondicherry

2.As a cultural advisor organised following programmes:

1. 1. 1. Freshers’ party for 1^st and 2^nd year undergraduate students on 22^nd December, 2023
      2. Pongal day celebration on 12^th January 2024
      3. Swaram 2024 – Cultural events from 30^th January 2024 to 3^rd February 2024
      4. Interns’ farewell party on 16^th February 2024
      5. Holi celebration 20^th March 2024

3.As a treasurer of Dental Education Unit, helped in organising following orientation programmes

1. Organised 1^st year BDS orientation programme Ambition” on 11.02.2023
2. Organised 1^st year post-graduate students’ programme “Perfection” on 20^th May 2023
3.  Interns Orientation Programme “Transformation” on 14.07.2023 and conducted “the real transformation – a feedback session”
4. Organised 3^rd year BDS orientation programme on 10.09.2023, conveyed vote of thanks and collected feedback
5. Organised 1^st BDS orientation programme on 25.11.2023
6. organised 1^st year post-graduate students’ orientation programme “Perfection” held on 14.12.2023 did compering of the programme.
7. Organised Interns Orientation Programme for 2024 batch of interns on 10^th Feb 2024 as a Treasurer of Dental Education Unit of MGPGIDS

18. Attended meetings of Governing Board of Auroville Foundation
    1. 64^th Governing Board Meeting on 31^st July 2023
    2. 65^th Governing Board Meeting on 13^th December 2023
    3. 66^th governing board meeting on 13^th February 2024

Teaching activities

1. Undergraduate teaching:
   1. 1^st BDS students:
      
      1. Oral histology theory classes: 24 hours
      2. Oral histology practical classes: 46 hours
      3. Dental anatomy practical classes: 68 hours
   2. 2^nd BDS students:
      
      1. Oral pathology theory classes: 8 hours
   3. 3^rd BDS students:
      
      1. Oral pathology theory classes: 39 hours
      2. Oral pathology practical classes: 38 hours
   4. Dental hygienist students
      
      1. Oral histology theory classes: 10 hours
      2. Oral histology practical classes: 10 hours
      3. Oral pathology theory classes: 9 hours
      4. Oral pathology practical classes: 9 hours
   5. Dental mechanist students
      
      1. Dental anatomy theory classes: 4 hours
2. Interns:
   1. Guiding interns during their posting at dept of oral pathology
3. Post-graduate students’ teaching:
   1. Guiding them for doing
      
      1. dissertation: 3 post-graduate students
      2. library dissertation: 1 post-graduate student
      3. to present cases in the department as moderator: 9
      4. to present seminars in the department as moderator: 9
      5. to present articles in the journal clubs as moderator: 9
      6. to present dissertation, studies, proforma as moderator
      7. to do short study: 1
      8. to present paper at national conference: 2
      9. to present poster at postgraduate convention-1
      10. to record their academic activities conducting academic updates: 12
      11. pedagogy training
          1. 1^st year post-graduate students:
             
             1. Oral physiology theory classes for 1^st year BDS students
             2. Oral histology practical class for 1^st year BDS students:
             3. Dental anatomy practical class
          2. 2^nd year post-graduate:
             
             1. Oral pathology theory classes for 2^nd year BDS students
             2. Oral pathology practical classes for 3^rd year BDS students
          3. 3^rd year post-graduate:
             
             1. Oral pathology practical classes for 3^rd year BDS
      12. Discuss regular biopsy and cytology cases received in the department
4. Attended Department case presentations: 40
5. Attended Department seminar presentations: 40
6. Attended Department journal club presentations: 40
7. Attended other presentations
8. Examination;

1. Participating in theory and practical internal examination of 1^st and 3^rd Bds students
2. Conducting and participating in theory and practical mock examination of 3^rd year post-graduate students
3. Conducting and participating in chapter-wise test of the subject “Oral histology” for 2^nd year post-graduate students
4. Conducting Pondicherry university post-graduate examination as an internal examiner
5. Going as an external examiner for 1^st year Bds invited by Gujarat University and MGR University
6. Setting question papers for Gujarat university

Department administrative responsibilities:

1. Cleanliness of some part of the department
2. Maintain attendance of undergraduate students
3. Preparation of monthly teaching schedule of the department.
4. Monitoring seminar presentation activity by post-graduate student
5. Immunohistochemistry test
6. Post-graduate students’ posting at Jipmer
7. Helping in running histopathology and cytology laboratory
8. Monitoring tissue processing and staining of biopsy specimens and cytology smears.
9. Reporting biopsy and cytology when HOD sir is on leave

10.Looking after department when HOD sir is on leave

Dr.B.Premalatha, Professor

Faculty Development Programme: -

1. Certificate course on
   
   1. Biomedical Nanotechnology.
   2. Functional Genomics
   3. Ethics Review of Health research

Publication:

1.Balakrishnan P, Dhanalakshmi K, Ramesh V, Dharani M. Role of FNAC in Identifying the Mysterious Mite. Journal of Cytology. 2024 Jan 1;41(1):53-5.

Chairing the scientific meeting

2. Chaired the Institutional Scientific committee meeting as external member, which was conducted at Government Dental college and Hospital, Cuddalore district, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram
3. Chaired the scientific presentation titled “Salivary gland pathologies – complexities in diagnosis by Dr. Anchal kakkar , Associate professor Dept of Pathology AIIMS, New Delhi.

National Workshops attended

4. Research Methodology and Grant writing
5. Oral cancer detection devices
6. Artificial Intelligence and machine learning
7. Molecular techniques

Presentation:

8. Way to gather information at PG special orientation programme “PERFECTION” on 20.04.2024   at MGPGIDS.
9. Collaborative project with AIIMS, New Delhi. Titled “Generate Medical Imaging Datasets (MIDAS), for tobacco induced oral lesions to enhance research in health in India”. Presented in research and ethical committee at MGPGIDS, Pondicherry.
10. Single Nucleotide Polymorphism to identify genetic variation at the 2nd international webinar on cancer science & therapy held on May 23rd at Dubai, UAE.
11. Presented “Angiofibroma to giant cell granuloma” in OOO meeting on 5.1.2024 at MGPGIDS.
12. Scientific deliberation about Vesiculo Bullous lesion on National Oral Pathology Day held on March 14,2024, which was organized by the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Govt. Dental college and hospital, Cuddalore district, Chidambaram.

Participated as delegate in National and international conference: -

13. Attended the XX IAOMP National PG Convention organised by AIIMS, New Delhi. – 21.7.23 and 22.7.23
14. Attended the demonstration of continuous data collection system of MGPGIDS.
15. Attended the webinar organised by pathology news titled “workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy of a digital pathology system” presented by Prof. Lee working at Seoul National university hospital. - 27.7.23
16. Virtual expert lecture series on “Microbial diversity and biotechnological applications” - organized by center for drug discovery and development Sathyabama Institute of science and technology, Chennai. – 12.08.2023
17. Attended the webinar “Preparing your lab to be digital reading” organized by Leica biosystems. - 24.08.23
18. Participated in Expert Lecture series on “Microbial Bioprospecting for sustainable health environment and Agriculture” organized by center for Drug Discovery & Development, Sathyabama Institute of science and technology on 14.11.2023.
19. Attended national continuing dental education programme – IGIDS Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth university, Pondicherry- 22.12.23.
20. Attended national symposium on – Gut microbiome in health and disease: Indian Perspectives – MGMARI and IGIDS on 6.12.23.
21. Attended the Expert Lecture 8: titled “Microbiology studies under India’s Polar Program- ecology, climate change and Biotechnology   organized by center for Drug discovery and development (CDDD), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
22. Attended the online google meet titled ‘1^st National meeting with spokes on 9.3.2024 organized by AIIMS, New Delhi to initiate the collaborative project titled “Generate Medical Imaging Datasets (MIDAS) for tobacco induced oral lesions to enhance research in health in India”, which is to be funded by ICMR.
23. . Attended the Expert Lecture 8: titled “Microbial synthesis of nanoparticles and their multidimensional application in science and technology, organized by center for Drug discovery and development (CDDD), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Guide & Co-Author

Guide :

• • PG Thesis Titled ‘Assessment and Correlation of Salivary and Serum Adiponectin levels in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients- A cross sectional study. By Dr.Nandhini Prabha
  • PG Dissertation title: Morphometric computer assisted image analysis of epithelial cells in well differentiated and moderately differentiated oral squamous cell carcinoma.
  • PG Short study title: Designing virtual slides employing smartphone camera attached with a microscope and evaluating its efficacy as a teaching tool.

• • UG Short study title: Influence of yogic breathing on salivary PH in periodontics: An observational pilot study.
  • Library Dissertation-Ulcerative lesions of the oral cavity-Dr.Kalaivani

Co-Guide-PG Thesis

• • Her-2 Expression in Malignant salivary gland carcinoma by Dr. Bharath Raj

Co – Guide for UG study

• • Inhibitory effect of Lecus asperna and TridaProcumbens extraction on candida albicans in comparison with nystatin.

Team work:

• Member Anti -ragging Cell
• Member short period special training programme

Regular work of the department:

UG work

• 1^st BDS Theory & Practical classes (Oral histology& Dental Anatomy)

• 3^rd BDS Theory & Practical classes (Oral Pathology & Microbiology)

Intern in charge

• Monitoring the work done by intern in the Hematology Lab

PG Work, Slide discussion, Journal club, seminar, clinical case discussion and guiding research work.

Examiner UG & PG

• Annamalai university
• Dr MGR Medical University
• Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University
• SRM University

Dr. Karthikshree V Prashad, Professor

WEBINARS & CDE PROGRAMME ATTENDED

1. Rapid slide revision lab practical’s-case history at Balaji Dental College, Chennai 11.5.2023

2. Concept and methods in preventive oncology and community-based perspective in oral cancer care -CDE programme at K M Shah dental college & hospital, Vadodara 19.5.2023

3. Demonstration of continuous data collection at MGPGIDS July 2023

4. Legal liabilities for negligence- what practitioners need to know at Tamil Nadu dental council 16.7.2023

5. Workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy of a digital pathology system- webinar at  Seoul national university hospital 27.7.2023

6. Review 2023 – Slide webinar Kairali society of oral and maxillofacial pathologists 11.08.2023

7. Microbial diversity and biotechnological applications” - organised by Centre for drug discovery and development – lecture series at Sathyabama Institute of science and technology, Chennai 12.08.2023

8. Preparing your lab to be digital reading – webinar Leica biosystems 24.08.2023

9. National symposium on – Gut microbiome in health and disease Indian Perspectives MGMARI and IGIDS 6.12.2023

10. Clinical society meet – Deceased donor programme and Career option after BDS at MGPGIDS 07.12.2023

11. National continuing dental education programme – “Bridging knowledge skills and practice in oral pathology IGIDS at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth university, Pondicherry 22.12.2023

12. Triple ‘O’ meeting at MGPGIDS 5.1.2024

13. Clinical society Meet – Medical Music Therapy – An overview at MGPGIDS 9.02.2024

14. CDE live webinar – slide seminar at Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental college, Nagpur 28.3.2024

15. Addressed to the interns on orientation programme – transformation by DEU, at MGPGIDS 10.02.2024.

PUBLICATIONS

1. Mucin 1 utterance in Oral squamous cell carcinoma: A cancer marker and target for nanotheranostics Original Research article – Published in Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology November 2023
2. Tongue Dilemma: Tale of Bilateral Pyogenic Granuloma – Case Report” Submitted manuscript for publication to ‘PONDENT’ February 2024
3. Mesiodens Unveiled -Demystifying Dentigerous cyst and their correlation International Journal of science and Research. Vol 13, Issue 3, March 2024

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

1. Conducted cultural week – UG & PG MGPGIDS 30.1.2024 to 3.2.2024
2. National oral pathology day celebration – conducted various competitions for 1^st and 3^rd year BDS students MGPGIDS 26.2.2024 to 29.2.2024

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Staff advisory committee for the student council - Student advisor MGPGIDS

2. Canteen committee convenor MGPGIDS

3. Calendar committee convenor MGPGIDS

DISSERTATIONS

Guide

5. Cytokeratin 19 expression in odontogenic cysts and tumours: an immunohistochemical study March – July 2023
6. Comparison of dermatoglyphics pattern and distribution of streptococcus mutans among patients with dental caries April 2023
7. Genotoxic potential of mobile phone radiation: an analysis of micronucleus frequency in exfoliated buccal cells – in vitro study March 2024

Co- guide

1. Isolation and identification of candida species in OPMD and OSCC patients- in vitro study March 2023 to April 2024

2. Expression of cancer stem cell marker – CD44 in ameloblastoma variants – an immunohistochemical study April 2023

3. Knowledge, attitude, practice of infection control among clinical students April 2023

4. Comparative analysis of oral squamous cell carcinoma and epithelial dysplasia using H and E Stain and Modified Cajal Trichrome stain March 2024

LIBRARY DISSERTATION

Guide

1. Pigmented lesions of oral cavity

2. HPV associated oral lesions

MODERATOR

CASE DISSCUSION

1. Infected OKC – 72/23 by Dr. Kalaimathi on 5.2.2024
2. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma - 134/23 & 142/23 by Dr. Llyod on11.3.2024

SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS

1. Special stains by Dr. Kalaivani on 29.08.2023
2. Degeneration and necrosis by Dr. Himani on 24.11.2023
3. Cell junctions by Dr. Madhumitha on 26.12.2023
4. Biology of tumor growth by Dr. Nafsina Naseer on 05.03.2024

JOURNAL CULB PRESENTATIONS

1.Efficacy of aloe vera gel and egg albumin as slide coating agent – A comparative study by Dr. Kalaivani on 21.07.2023

2.Oral epithelial dysplasia grading: comparing the binary system to the traditional 3-tier system, an actuarial study with malignant transformation as outcome by Dr. Barath Raj on 01.09.2023

3. Tongue prints – A unique biometric and potential forensic tool by Dr. Madhumitha on 17.11.2023

4. The emerging concern of oral pemphigus vulgaris arising post-COVID infections: A case series by Dr. Kalaimathi on 08.03.2024

DR.K. RAMADOSS, PROFFESOR,

1. 1. 1. 1. July 2023

• Attended the demonstration of continuous data collection system of MGPGIDS

• Attended the webinar organised by pathology news titled “workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy of a digital pathology system” presented by Prof. Lee working at Seoul National University Hospital. 27.7.23

1. 1. 1. 2. August 2023

• Attended the expert lecture series on microbial bioprospecting (ELSMB) Microbial diversity and biotechnological application with particular reference to Indian Himalayan regionorganised by Sathyabama Institute of science and technology, Chennai. – 12.08.2023

 • Attended the webinar “Preparing your lab to be digital reading” organised by IPAJIMUP Leica biosystems 24.08.23

• Attended expert lecture series “Microbial Bio prospecting” (ELSMB) for the benefit of Academicians, Researchers and students. – 26.08.2023

1. 1. 1. 3. September 2023

• Attended webinar on 30.9.2023 ‘setting on oral pathology private practice opportunities of challenges’ organised by KSOMP (kairali society of oral and maxillofacial pathology, Annoor Dental college, Kerala)

1. 1. 1. 4. October 2023

•participated in Indian oral cancer awareness program – “ India can Torch” conducted in the Dept of OMFP, IGDC, MGPGIDS & Venketeswara Dental College – Pondicherry in October – 23/10/2023

5.November 2023

• MDS examiner-practical /oral examination at Dr. M.G.R Medical University on 2.11.2023 & 3.11.2023 -Tamil Nadu Govt Dental College, Chennai

December 2023

• Attended national continuing dental education programme – IGIDS Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry22.12.23.

1. 1. 1. 5. January 2024

• Attended OOO meeting on 5.1.2024 at MGPGIDS

8.February 2024

• National oral pathology day celebration – conducted various competitions for 1st and 3rd year BDS students – 26.2.2024 to 29.2.2024.

Attended clinical society Meet – Medical Music Therapy – An overview on 9th February 2024 at MGPGIDS.

Submitted manuscript for publication to ‘PONDENT’ titled “Tongue Dilemma: Tale of Bilateral Pyogenic Granuloma – Case Report”

Dr. M. ARULVIZHI, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (JOINING DATE: 31.07.2023)

CDE/ WEBINARS/ PROGRAMMES PARTICIPATED:

1. OCTOBER – 23.10.2023: Participated in Indian Oral Cancer awareness program – “India can Torch” conducted by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial pathology of IGDC, MGPGIDS and Venkateshwara Dental college, Pondicherry.
2. DECEMBER-2023: Participated in MERI-LIFE program
3. JANUARY – 5.1.2024: Attended OOO meeting at MGPGIDS.
4. FEBRUARY – 9.2.2024: Attended Clinical Society Meet – Medical Music Therapy – An overview at MGPGIDS.
5. FEBRUARY – 26.2.2024 – 29.2.2024: Conducted various competitions for National Oral Pathology Day celebrations at MGPGIDS.
6. MARCH – 28.3.2024: Attended online slide seminar organized by Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Ranjeet Dental college and Research Centre, Nagpur. Speaker was Dr. Rajeev Desai, Professor and Head of Department of Oral pathology, Nair Dental college, Mumbai.

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Arunagiri K, Kennedy Babu SPK, Gandhimadhi D, Soorya KV, Srinivasan K, Arulvizhi M. A Case report of Palatogingival Groove in Maxillary Central Incisor. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews. Volume 11, Issue 1. February 2024.
2. Arunagiri K, Arulvizhi M, Srinivasan K. Stem Cells in Periodontal Regenerations – A review. International Journal of Science and Research. Volume 13, Issue 2. February 2024.
3. Srinivasan K, Arunagiri K, Sakthi Devi S, Arulvizhi M. Biomaterials for soft tissue Augmentation in the oral cavity – A review. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews. Volume 11, Issue 1. February 2024.
4. Submitted Manuscript on the month of February 2024 of case report for publication to Journal of Maxillofacial Pathology on title “Unveiling the Enigma: Navigating Extranodal Rosai-Dorfman Disease in the Maxilla – A Teen’s Journey.

Teaching and Supervision:

1. Lecture classes for Undergraduates I BDS, II BDS, Dental Mechanist and Dental Hygienist and Practical classes for I BDS, III BDS, Dental Mechanist and Dental Hygienist on weekly basis.
2. As part of the NEET FORUM committee providing guidance for NEET examination by conducting regular exams in the google forms for INTERNS.
3. Attended and evaluated Journal club, Seminar and Case presentations done by Post graduate students.
4. Appointed as Invigilator for the conduct of BDS University examinations – THEORY -18.10.2023 and 31.10.2023.
5. Appointed as Expert assistant for the conduct of BDS University Examinations PRACTICAL

1. Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology – 18.10.2023 & 19.10.2023.
2. Oral Pathology and Microbiology – 16.10.2023 & 17.10.2023.

DR. K. BARATH (III- MDS)

Webinars attended & Other activities:

1. Participated in National Oral Cancer Awareness Rally, “India Can Torch” on behalf of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in association with ‘MANDALA, USA – organized by Indira Gandhi Institute, SBV, Pondicherry on 14th October 2023.
2. Attended webinar on the topic of “Essential steps of Histological evaluation in diagnostic oral pathology – points to ponder” on 07/07/2023 December 2023.
3. Attended the Deceased Donar Programme in India and “Career Options After BDS: In India and abroad on 7th December 2023, MGPGIDS.
4. Participated in Oral Cancer Screening Camp on 17th December 2023 organized by South India Reddy Jana Sangam, manjakuppam, Cuddalore.
5. Attended webinar on the topic of Dental practice management and communication skills, and Oral Ulcers – Systemic approach on 22nd December 2023.
6. Presented Triple OOO meet case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma and Oral Focal Mucinosis on 5th January 2024, MGPGIDS.

7.Attended the 15th regional slide seminar on the topic of Kaleidoscope of Lip Pathology conducted by KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences on 20th march 2024.

8.Attended CDE Live Webinar – slide seminar conducted by Ranjeet

Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur on 28th march 2024.

 Research activities:

1. 1. Dissertation: Topic – Her 2 expression in Malignant salivary gland carcinoma and Normal salivary glands.
   2. Library dissertation: Stem cells in dentistry.  
   3. Short study: 

 Ongoing:

1. “Designing virtual slides employing smartphone camera attached with a microscope and evaluating its efficacy as a teaching tool”.
2. “Genotoxic potential of mobile phone radiation: an analysis of micronucleus frequency in exfoliated buccal cells-an in-vivo study”.

 Completed:

1.                 Natural stain from Syzygium cumini.

 Publications:

 Published:

1. “Mesiodens Unveiled: Demystifying Dentigerous Cysts and Their Correlation" – case report. Journal - International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064 SJIF (2022): 7.942.

 Submitted:

1. Submitted manuscript to PONDENT. Title: Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheaths: Case Report.
2. Submitted manuscript to the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

(JOMFP). Title – “Unveiling the Enigma: Navigating Extranodal RosaiDorfman Disease in the Maxilla - A Teen's Journey” – Case report.

3. Submitted manuscript to Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology. Title – “Immunofluorescence in Oral Diseases – Review article”.

 Dr. P. KALAIVANI (III- MDS)

Webinars attended&Other activities:

1. Participated in National Oral Cancer Awareness Rally, “India Can Torch” on behalf of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in association with ‘MANDALA, USA – organized by Indira Gandhi Institute, SBV, Pondicherry on 14^th October 2023.
2. Attended Deceased Donar Programme in India and “Career Options After BDS: In India and abroad on 7^th December 2023, MGPGIDS.
3. Participated in Oral Cancer Screening Camp on 17^th December 2023 organized by South India Reddy Jana Sangam, manjakuppam, Cuddalore.
4. Attended webinar on the topic of Dental practice management and communication skills, and Oral Ulcers – Systemic approach on 22^nd December 2023.
5. Attended Triple OOO meet case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma and Oral Focal Mucinosis on 5^th January 2024, MGPGIDS.
6. Attended 15^th regional slide seminar on the topic of Kaleidoscope of Lip Pathology conducted by KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences on 20^th march 2024.

7.Attended CDE Live Webinar – slide seminar conducted by Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur on 28^th march 2024.

Research activities:

1. Dissertation: Topic – Isolation and Identification of candidal species in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
2. Library dissertation: Ulcerative lesions of the oral cavity.        III.     Short study: 
   1. A Retrospective Clinico-Pathogical Study of Odontogenic Cyst and Tumours in Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Science at Pondicherry.
   2. Antifungal Assay of Solanum Nigrum Leaf Extracts Against

Candida Albicans in Comparison with Nystatin An In Vitro Study

Publications: 

1.Submitted manuscript to PONDENT. Title: Tongue Dilemma: Tale of Bilateral Pyogenic Granuloma: Case Report.

DR. LLOYD ANTONY IVAN JOSEPH (III- MDS)

  Webinars attended&Other activities:

1. Participated in National Oral Cancer Awareness Rally, “India Can Torch” on behalf of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in association with ‘MANDALA, USA – organized by Indira Gandhi Institute, SBV, Pondicherry on 14th October 2023.
2. Attended and presented paper at IAOMP30th conference KLE institute of  dental sciences, belgavi on Dec 3 to 5^th.
3. Attended Deceased Donar Programme in India and “Career Options after BDS: In India and abroad on 7th December 2023, MGPGIDS. 
4. Participated in Oral Cancer Screening Camp on 17th December 2023 organized by South India Reddy Jana Sangam, manjakuppam, Cuddalore.
5. Attended webinar on the topic of Dental practice management and communication skills, and Oral Ulcers – Systemic approach on 22 nd December 2023.
6. Attended Triple OOO meet case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma and Oral Focal Mucinosis on 5 th January 2024, MGPGIDS. 
7. Attended CDE Live Webinar – slide seminar conducted by Ranjeet

Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur on 28 th march 2024. 

Research activities: 

1. 1. 1. 1. Dissertation: Topic – ki67 analysis on okc, follicular ameloblastoma, oral squamous cell carcinoma well differentiated and oral mucosa.

II.         Library dissertation:Pigmented lesions of oral cavity.

III.        Short study:

1.Antifungal Assay of pomegranate Extracts against Candida Albicans in Comparison with Nystatin An In Vitro Study.

2.Survey of attitude,awareness and knowledge among clinical practice of dental students in MGPGIDS Publications.

Dr. HIMANI - II MDS

 Webinars attended&Other activities:

1. On occasion of oral pathology day organized various UG competitions such as quiz,essay writing,3D modeling, Dumb charades on March 9,2023.

2.Organized and attended the CDE programme on the topic of paediatric pathology, Frozen sections and CT scan interpretation on 10^th march 2023 followed by short film competition.

3.Attended first year postgraduate special orientation programme “PERFECTION” by dental education unit on 20 April 2023.

4. Attended IAOMP PG Convention in AIIMS DELHI on 21^st & 22^nd  July 2023.

5.Presented poster in IAOMP PG Convention in AIIMS DELHI on 21^st & 22^nd July 2023.

6.Worked as expert skilled assistant for university practical for BDS 2^nd year in the department of Microbiology on 28^th and 27^th September 2023.

 7.Participated in National Oral Cancer Awareness Rally, “India Can      Torch” on behalf of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in association with ‘MANDALA, USA – organized by Indira Gandhi Institute, SBV, Pondicherry on 14^th October 2023.

8.Attended online lecture by Prof. W.M. Tilakaratne (SRDC) : topic – oral potentially malignant disorders on 16 Oct 2023.

9.Attended Triple OOO meet case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma and Oral Focal Mucinosis on 5^th January 2024, MGPGIDS.

Ongoing research activities:

 Dissertation: Topic - Morphometric computer-assisted image analysis of epithelial cells in well differentiated & moderately differentiated oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Library dissertation: topic – Ameloblastoma.

Short study : Topic - Comparison of microwave versus conventional decalcification of alveolar bone using two different decalcifying solutions.

  Publications: NIL

Dr. Nafsina Naseer A K (II-MDS)

Webinars attended Other activities:

1. Attended Deceased Donar Programme in India and “Career Options After BDS: In India and abroad on 7^th December 2023, MGPGIDS.
2. Attended webinar on the topic of Dental practice management and communication skills, and Oral Ulcers – Systemic approach on 22^nd December 2023.
3. Attended Triple OOO meet case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma and Oral Focal Mucinosis on 5^th January 2024, MGPGIDS.
4. Attended 15^th regional slide seminar on the topic of Kaleidoscope of Lip Pathology conducted by KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences on 20^th march 2024.
5. Attended CDE Live Webinar – slide seminar conducted by Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur on 28^th march 2024.

Research activities:

I. Dissertation: Topic – Dermatoglyphics interpretation of Dental caries and it’s correlation with salivary level of Streptococcus mutans. II. Library dissertation: Round cell tumors III.  Short study: 

    1.Nature of hard tissue in odontogenic tumors using modified Gallego's stain

 DR. D.MADHUMITHA(I-MDS)

 Webinars attended Other activities:

1. Participated in National Oral Cancer Awareness Rally, “India Can Torch” on behalf of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in association with ‘MANDALA, USA – organized by Indira Gandhi Institute, SBV, Pondicherry on 14th October 2023.
2. Attended the 30th National conference organised by the Indian assosciation of Oral and maxillofacial pathologists(IAOMP) at KLE institute of Dental Sciences Belagavi, Karnataka from November- 3 to 5, 2023.
3. Attended CPR awareness programme on 6th December 2023 organised by National Board of Examination in Medical sciences(NBEMS) at MGPGIDS. 4. Attended Deceased Donar Programme in India and “Career Options After BDS: In India and abroad on 7th December 2023, MGPGIDS. 

5. Attended webinar on the topic of Dental practice management and communication skills, and Oral Ulcers – Systemic approach on 22nd December 2023.
6. Attended Triple OOO meet case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma and Oral Focal Mucinosis on 5th January 2024, MGPGIDS.
7. Presented dissertation topic in Institutional review board meeting on  15th  February 2024 and Institutional ethical committee   on 26th February 2024.
8. On occasion of oral pathology day organized various UG competitions such as poetry writing, soap carving, pencil sketching,Rangoli,word scramble on 26^th,27^th and 28^th of February 2024.

9.Attended MICRON 2024 –Hands on workshop on extraction of salivary DNA at APDCH,Melmaruvathur on 28th march 2024.

Research activities:

1. Dissertation: Topic –Expression of embryonic cancer stem cells biomarkers-SOX-2  and OCT ¾ in oral leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
2. Library dissertation: Advanced diagnostic aids in oral cancer.

 DR.KALAIMATHI.M(I-MDS)

Webinars attended Other activities:

1. Participated in National Oral Cancer Awareness Rally, “India Can Torch” on behalf of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in association with ‘MANDALA, USA – organized by Indira Gandhi Institute, SBV, Pondicherry on 14th October 2023.
2. Attended CPR awareness programme on 6th December 2023 organised by National Board of Examination in Medical sciences(NBEMS) at MGPGIDS.  3. Attended Deceased Donar Programme in India and “Career Options After BDS: In India and abroad on 7th December 2023, MGPGIDS. 

4. Attended webinar on the topic of Dental practice management and communication skills, and Oral Ulcers – Systemic approach on 22nd December 2023.
5. Attended Triple OOO meet case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma and Oral Focal Mucinosis on 5th January 2024, MGPGIDS.
6. Presented dissertation topic in Institutional review board meeting on 15th February 2024 and Institutional ethical committee on 26th February 2024.
7. On occasion of oral pathology day organized various UG competitions such as poetry writing, soap carving, pencil sketching,Rangoli,word scramble on 26^th,27^th and 28^th of February 2024.

8.Attended MICRON 2024 –Hands on workshop on extraction of salivary DNA at APDCH,Melmaruvathur on 28th march 2024.

Research activities:

1. Dissertation: Comparative analysis of oral squamous cell carcinoma and epithelial dysplasia using hematoxylin and eosin stain and modified cajal trichrome stain.
2. Library dissertation: Spindle cell tumors of head and neck.

DR. VANLALPEKA CHHAKCHHUAK(I-MDS)

Webinars attended Other activities:

1. Participated in National Oral Cancer Awareness Rally, “India Can Torch” on behalf of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in association with ‘MANDALA, USA – organized by Indira Gandhi Institute, SBV, Pondicherry on 14th October 2023.
2. Attended CPR awareness programme on 6th December 2023 organised by National Board of Examination in Medical sciences(NBEMS) at MGPGIDS.  3. Attended Deceased Donar Programme in India and “Career Options After BDS: In India and abroad on 7th December 2023, MGPGIDS. 

4. Attended webinar on the topic of Dental practice management and communication skills, and Oral Ulcers – Systemic approach on 22nd December 2023.
5. Attended Triple OOO meet case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma and Oral Focal Mucinosis on 5th January 2024, MGPGIDS.
6. Presented dissertation topic in Institutional review board meeting on 15th February 2024 and Institutional ethical committee on 26th February 2024.
7. On occasion of oral pathology day organized various UG competitions such as poetry writing, soap carving, pencil sketching,Rangoli,word scramble on 26^th,27^th and 28^th of February 2024.

 8.Attended MICRON 2024 –Hands on workshop on extraction of salivary DNA at APDCH,Melmaruvathur on 28th march 2024.

 Research activities:

1. Dissertation: Comparison of Stathmin-1 Expression between Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Epithelial Dysplasia and Normal Oral Mucosa using Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
2. Library dissertation: HPV associated oral lesions.

 CASE STATISTICS

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