Department of Periodontics

Dr. S.P.K. Kennedy Babu, Dean, Professor & Head

1. Attended the demonstration of HMIS software by Practo conducted by MGPGIDS
2.  Attended a demonstration of e-content development using i- scribe conducted by MGPGIDS on 25^th may 2023
3. Attended the awareness programme conducted by “Department of Drug Control - Anti Narcotics Cell in association with MGPGIDS” on the occasion of “International Day Against Drug Abuse” on the theme “People First, Stop Stigma & Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention” on 26^th June 2023.
4. Attended the CDCSM demonstration on 5th July 2023.
5. Internal examiner for MDS postgraduate clinical examination in August 2023
6. Internal examiner for MDS postgraduate clinical examination in August 2023
7. Attended Clinical Society meet on 7^th December 2023 about “Decreased Donor Programme in India” and “Career Options after BDS: In India and Abroad” organised by the Clinical Society, MGPGIDS
8. Partook in “Awesome 23” conducted by Siddha Regional Research Institute, Puducherry on 28th & 29^th December 2023
9. Attended a demonstration of Hospital Management Software for Patients & Record Management in January 2024 conducted by MGPGIDS

Publications

10. A Rare Case Report of Palatogingival Groove in the Maxillary Central Incisor. K Arunagiri, Srinivasan Poovan Kirubanidhi Kennedy Babu, Devanad Gandhimadhi, Kadathanadan Vachali Soorya, K.Srinivasan, M.Arulvizhi; IJRAR February 2024;11(1):684-688. 11)
11. Platelet Concentrate – A Boon in Periodontal Regeneration. Lakshmi Narayanan Srinivasan, Kennedy Babu S.P.K, Gandhimadhi. D, Soorya K.V, Manoj Margabandhu. IOSR-JDMS February 2024: 23(2): 09-14. 12)
12. A True Fibroma in the Hard Palate: A Report of a Rare Case. Lakshmi Narayanan S, Manoj Margabandhu, Kennedy Babu SPK, Gandhimadhi D, Soorya K.V. Cureus 16(3): e57182. DOI 10.7759/cureus.57182
13. Recent advances in Periodontal Regeneration – A Review. K.Srinivasan, Srinivasan Poovan Kirubanidhi Kennedy Babu, Devanad Gandhimadhi, Kadathanadan Vachali Soorya, S. Sakthidevi, K.Arunagiri JIDA;14(2):2024.

DR. D. GANDHIMADHI, PROFESSOR

14. Internal examiner for final year BDS additional batch students in March 2023
15. Attended webinar “Perio Steps” on “Classics of Periodontics – for Better Understanding & Managing Periodontal Disease” on 15^th April 2023
16. Attended the demonstration of HMIS software by Practo conducted by MGPGIDS
17.  Attended a demonstration of e-content development using i- scribe conducted by MGPGIDS on 25^th may 2023
18. Appointed as Editorial Advisor, Student’s Council in June 2023.
19. Attended the awareness programme conducted by “Department of Drug Control - Anti Narcotics Cell in association with MGPGIDS” on the occasion of “International Day Against Drug Abuse” on the theme “People First, Stop Stigma & Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention” on 26^th June 2023.
20. Attended the CDCSM demonstration on 5th July 2023.
21. Member of scrutinizing committee for recruitment of Assistant Professors in August 2023
22. Internal examiner for MDS postgraduate clinical examination in August 2023
23. Attended the online Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Awareness Programme on 6th December2023 conducted by national board of examination in medical sciences
24. Attended Clinical Society meet on 7^th December 2023 about “Decreased Donor Programme in India” and “Career Options after BDS: In India and Abroad” organised by the Clinical Society, MGPGIDS
25. Appointed as external examiner for MDS Periodontology examination at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research on 12^th and 13^th December 2023
26. Partook in “Awesome 23” conducted by Siddha Regional Research Institute, Puducherry on 28th & 29^th December 2023
27. Attended a demonstration of Hospital Management Software for Patients & Record Management in January 2024 conducted by MGPGIDS
28. Delivered a lecture on “Interns - Role & Responsibilities” in the “Interns Orientation Programme - Transformation” conducted by the Dental Education Unit, MGPGIDS, on 10^th February 2024
29. Attended webinar on “A masterguide for successful postgraduate examination” conducted by Department of Periodontology, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute from 26^th to 29^th February 2024

Publications

30. A Rare Case Report of Palatogingival Groove in the Maxillary Central Incisor. K Arunagiri, Srinivasan Poovan Kirubanidhi Kennedy Babu, Devanad Gandhimadhi, Kadathanadan Vachali Soorya, K.Srinivasan, M.Arulvizhi; IJRAR February 2024;11(1):684-688. 11)
31. Platelet Concentrate – A Boon in Periodontal Regeneration. Lakshmi Narayanan Srinivasan, Kennedy Babu S.P.K, Gandhimadhi. D, Soorya K.V, Manoj Margabandhu. IOSR-JDMS February 2024: 23(2): 09-14. 12)
32. A True Fibroma in the Hard Palate: A Report of a Rare Case. Lakshmi Narayanan S, Manoj Margabandhu, Kennedy Babu SPK, Gandhimadhi D, Soorya K.V. Cureus 16(3): e57182. DOI 10.7759/cureus.57182
33. Recent advances in Periodontal Regeneration – A Review. K.Srinivasan, Srinivasan Poovan Kirubanidhi Kennedy Babu, Devanad Gandhimadhi, Kadathanadan Vachali Soorya, S. Sakthidevi, K.Arunagiri JIDA;14(2):2024.

DR. SOORYA KV, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• Attended webinar on “Perio Steps” on Classic of Periodontics-For Better Understanding &Managing Of Periodontal Disease, on 15^th April 2023
• Worked as a member of screening committee for scrutinizing application for Posts of Junior Resident in March 2023
• Attended awareness programme conducted by the “Department Of Drug Control-Anti Narcotics Cell In Association With MGPGIDS” On The Theme “People First, Stop Stigma &Discrimination, Strengthen And Prevention, On 26^th June 2023
• Attended CDCSM demonstration on 5^th July 2023
• Member of Editorial Board for   PONDENT -quarterly bulletin -July 2023
• Member of “Women Complaints Committee” MGPGIDS from August 2023
• Carried out annual physical verification in Department Of Oral Pathology And Microbiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Ladies Hostel in July 2023
• Internal examiner for university examination for final BDS Regular Batch in October 2023
• Paper Valuation of IV BDS -2023 November
• Paper valuation 3^rd year MDS university examination - November 2023
• Attended “AMBITION” special orientation programme conducted by DEU for I BDS & Moderated a session “knowing student ambition, goals & dreams-an interactive session - November 2023
• Attended the online Cardiopulmonary resuscitation awareness programme on 6^th December 2023 by NDBE
• Attended clinical society meeting on “Diseased donor programme in India “and “Career options in India and abroad “in December 2023
• Appointed as WARDEN -LADIES HOSTEL MGPGIDS with effect from January 2024
• Attended webinar on “A Master Guide for Successful Postgraduate Examination “in February 2024
• Attended clinical society meeting on 9^th February 2024 on topic ‘Medical Musical Therapy -An Overview Attended yoga meditation session conducted by heartfulness institute in association with Ministry of Aayush and Ministry of Art on 09^th and 10^th of December 2023
• Paper valuation of I MDS university examination in March 2024
• Internal Examiner for Diploma in Dental Hygienist - 1^st Year Examination (by Medical Board) In March 2024
• Worked as Member of Undergraduate and Postgraduate dental Admission committee-for BDS &MDS 2023-24
• Member of Clinical Society MGPGIDS
• Member of NAAC subcommittee for category 2
• Member of Committee For The Purpose Of Special Training Programme
• Member of anti-ragging committee 2024-25

Publications

1.  Published a case report as co-author on A rare case report of palatogingival groove in maxillary central incisor. IJRAR February 2024;11(1);684-688.11.
2. Published a review as co-author on Platelet concentrate – a boon in periodontal regeneration. IOSR-JDMS February 2024:23(2):09-14.12
3. Published a case report as co-author on A true fibroma in hard palate: a report of rare case. Cureus 16(3):e57182.DOI 10.7759/CUREUS.57182
4. Published  a review  as co-author  on Recent Advances In Periodontal Regeneration-A Review.JIDA;14(2):2024.

Dr. M. MANOJ, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Conferences Attended:

1. Attended the awareness programme conducted by “Department of Drug Control - Anti Narcotics Cell in association with MGPGIDS” on the occasion of “International Day Against Drug Abuse” on the theme “People First, Stop Stigma & Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention” on 26^th June 2023.
2. Attended clinical society meet on “Deceased Donor Programme in India and Carrier Options After BDS: In India and Aboard at Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry, on 7^th December 2023.
3. Attended clinical society meet on “Medical Music Therapy – An overview” at Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry, on 9^th Feburary2024.
4. Attended Clinical Society meet on 7^th December 2023 about “Decreased Donor Programme in India” and “Career Options after BDS: In India and Abroad” organised by the Clinical Society, MGPGIDS
5. Partook in “Awesome 23” conducted by Siddha Regional Research Institute, Puducherry on 28th & 29^th December 2023
6. Attended a demonstration of Hospital Management Software for Patients & Record Management in January 2024 conducted by MGPGIDS

Publications

1. Platelet Concentrate – A Boon in Periodontal Regeneration. Lakshmi Narayanan Srinivasan, Kennedy Babu S.P.K, Gandhimadhi. D, Soorya K.V, Manoj Margabandhu. IOSR-JDMS February 2024: 23(2): 09-14. 12)
2. A True Fibroma in the Hard Palate: A Report of a Rare Case. Lakshmi Narayanan S, Manoj Margabandhu, Kennedy Babu SPK, Gandhimadhi D, Soorya K.V. Cureus 16(3): e57182. DOI 10.7759/cureus.57182

Short Study:

Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy of Tetracycline Fiber with and without Diode Laser as Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Patients with Periodontitis – A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Dr. S. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

August 2023 to April 2024

1. Academic Activity:

Conducting regular theory classes, discussions and tests for undergraduates and diploma students.

2. Short Study:

1. Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy of Tetracycline Fiber with and without Diode Laser as Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Patients with Periodontitis – A Randomized Controlled Trial.

3. Co – Guide for Postgraduates:

1. Comparative Evaluation of Osseodensification Versus Conventional Osteotomy Technique on Dental Implant Stability – A Randomized Controlled Trial.
2. Comparative Evaluation of ARI-NIMB gel and 1 % Chlorhexidine Gel for The Treatment of Chronic Gingivitis – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

4. Clinical Activity:

Regular outpatient management and carrying out various periodontal procedures for patients.

5. Conferences Attended:

1. Attended clinical society meet on “Deceased Donor Programme in India and Carrier Options After BDS: In India and Aboard at Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry, on 7^th December 2023.
2. Attended clinical society meet on “Medical Music Therapy – An overview” at Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry, on 9^th Feburary2024.
3. Attended the program on a “Masterguide for Successful Postgraduate Examination” conducted by Department of Periodontology, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Chennai, on 26^th - 29^th February 2024.
4. Attended the program on a “Interdisciplinary Geriatrics” conducted by Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Venkateswaraa Dental college, Pondicherry, on 5^th March 2024.

6. Publication:

1. Roshini Rajagopal, Lakshmi Narayanan Srinivasan, Gingival Retraction: Revisited International Journal of Dental Science and Clinical Research, Volume - 5, Issue – 6, December - 2023, Page No.: 19 – 28.
2. Lakshmi Narayanan Srinivasan, Kennedy Babu S.P.K, Gandhimadhi. D, Soorya K.V, Manoj Margabandhu Platelet Concentrate – A Boon in Periodontal Regeneration, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Volume 23, Issue 2, Ser. 7 (February 2024), PP 09-14.
3. S LN, Margabandhu M, Babu K, D G, K V S. A True Fibroma in the Hard Palate: A Report of a Rare Case. Cureus. 2024 Mar 29;16(3): e57182.  DOI 10.7759/cureus.57182. PMID: 38681308; PMCID: PMC1105623.

7. Department Dental Chair and equipment incharge
8. Attending and performing treatment procedures in the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar evening clinic.
9. Performed Invigilation Duties for Internal Assessments and University Examinations for undergraduate students.
10. Preparing questions and guiding undergraduate students for competitive exams in MGPGI NEET FORUM.

 Dr. L. JAWAHAR RAMAN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

August 2023 to April 2024

1. Out patient Department case disposal on daily basis.
2. Management of oral prophylaxis and various minor surgical procedures.
3. Prepared Multiple choice questions in Google forms on monthly basis for Competitive training examination for Undergraduate student.
4. Attended and evaluated various Journal clubs and Seminar presentations by post graduates two times a week.
5. Academic Lecture Classes for undergraduates such as 3^rd year, final year and Dental hygienist students on weekly basis.
6. Conducted regular class test for third and final year Undergraduate Students
7. An active member of Merilife program by Government of India for a period of 21 weeks (i.e., 04-09-2023 to 04-02-2024)
8. Organized several awareness programs (in total of 8 weeks) as Member Incharge for students and faculty members on weekly basis on behalf of Merilife.
9. Implemented Drip irrigation system in college campus to conserve water on behalf of Merilife program.
10. Posted for the School Dental Health Programme at Thillaiyadi Valliiammai Govt. High School, Kadirkamam, Puducherry by 12^th and 19^th October 2023.
11. Supervised an excursion as Staff incharge which comprised of 48 students from 3^rd and final year, to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Science Centre and  Planetarium in Lawspet on 29-11-2023.
12. Attended Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Programme on 6^th December 2023 organized by National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) at Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate of Dental Sciences.
13. Attended Clinical Society Meeting on “Deceased Donor programme in India” by Prof. Angeline Neetha Radjou on 07-12-2023 at Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate of Dental Sciences.
14. Attended Clinical Society Meeting on “Career options in Dentistry after BDS: India and Abroad” by Dr. Simranjith Singh on 07-12-2023 at Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate of Dental Sciences.
15. Organized ‘Millet’s week’ in college canteen from 08-01-2024 to 13-01-2024, to promote inclusion of millets in our daily food.
16. Submitted an original research manuscript to Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology (JISP) titled “Evaluation of the efficacy of a Noval Probiotic toothpaste Versus Placebo toothpaste in treating plaque induced Gingivitis – A Randomized Controlled Study.”
17. Attended a national wide campaign on mental health “Every heart meditates every day” from 08-02-2024 to 10-02-2024 at Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate of Dental Sciences.
18. Attended Clinical Society Meeting on “Medical music therapy – An overview” on 09-02-2024 at Mahatma Gandhi post graduate of dental sciences.
19. Co guide for Post Graduate dissertation “Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin polymerized with hydroxyapatite bone graft for the treatment of three wall intrabony defects : a Randomized controlled trail”
20. Department Dental Chair and equipment Incharge.
21. Annual Stock verification for equipment Instruments and dead stocks.
22. Skilled assistant for Undergraduate Final Year practical examination on 25^th and 26^th October 2023.
23. Invigilation duty for Undergraduate Internal examinations and University examinations.
24. Managed Out Patient cases monthly in Perunthalaivar Kamarajar evening clinic for students.
25.  Attended IDA National meet “PAGIRVU 2024” at Lions Convention Centre in Yercaud Salem on 23^rd to 25^th December 2023.

Dr. K. SRINIVASAN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

August 2023 to April 2024

1. Managing outpatient Department case disposal on daily basis.
2. Management of oral prophylaxis and various minor surgical procedures.
3. Conducted regular class test  for third and final year Undergraduate Students
4. Provided guidance for NEET examination by conducting regular multiple choice questions in google form for Undergraduate student.
5. Attended and evaluated various Journal clubs and seminar presentations by postgraduates twice a week.
6. Academic lecture classes for undergraduates such as third year, final year and dental hygienist student on weekly basis.
7. Attended screening and treatment camp conducted by department of Pedodontics in the month of December 2023.
8. Attended clinical society meeting on “Medical music therapy – An overview” on 09-02-2024 at Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental sciences
9. Department Dental chair and equipment incharge.
10. Managed Out patient cases monthly in Perunthalaivar Kamarajar evening clinic for students.
11. Invigilation duty for Undergraduate Internal examinations and University examinations.
12. Annual stock verifications for instruments and materials
13. Co guide for postgraduate thesis “Title – Vitamin C mesotherapy in reduction of gingival hyperpigmentation in comparison with Diode laser for Aesthetic management of physiological gingival hyperpigmentation: A Randomized controlled trial”.
14. Attended  meri life program in the month of December 2023
15. Publications – 1 case report and 3 reviews 

• Stem Cells in Periodontal Regenerations - A Review Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024
• A Rare Case Report of Palatogingival Groove in Maxillary Central Incisor IJRAR February 2024, Volume 11, Issue 1
• Biomaterials for soft tissue augmentation in the oral cavity – a review IJRAR February 2024, Volume 11, Issue 1
• Recent advances in periodontal regeneration – a review Journal of the Indian Dental Association Tamil Nadu, Vol. 14 No. 2 l June 2024.

Dr. ARUNAGIRI, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

August 2023 -April 2024

Clinical Activities:

            1. Patient Consultations:

• Conduct consultations with new patients or follow-up appointments with existing patients, performing various treatment procedures and duty at the evening special clinic named Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Evening Clinic.

2. Teaching and Supervision:

• Lecture classes for  undergraduates such as III years, final years and Dental hygienist , on weekly basis.
• As a co-guide for PG students thesis and providing supervision and guidance during research projects .

• Conducted regular exams for 3^rd and final BDS students
• As a part of Neet forum committee providing guidance for neet examination by conducting regular exams in the google forms for Interns.
• Invigilation duty for undergraduate internal and university examinations.
• Attended and evaluated journal club and seminar presentations by post graduates.

3. Department activities

• Department Dental Chair and Equipment Incharge.
• Annual stock verification for instruments and materials

4. Community and Engagement:

• Participated in oral health screenings, community events conducted by the department of paedodontics and preventive dentistry .
• Participated in Meri-Life program conducted in month of December 2023.
• Attended Clinical society metting on “MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY-AN OVERVIEW”  on 09-02-2024 at Mahatma Gandhi post graduate institute of dental sciences.
• Attended Meri-life program in the month of December-2023

5. Publications:

1. A Rare Case Report of Palato-gingival Groove in Maxillary Central Incisor IJRAR February 2024, Volume 11, Issue 1
2. Stem Cells in Periodontal Regenerations - A Review IJSR Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024
3. Biomaterials for soft tissue augmentation in the oral cavity – a review – IJRAR February 2024, Volume 11, Issue 1
4. Recent advances in periodontal regeneration – a review Journal of the Indian Dental Association Tamil Nadu, Vol. 14 l No. 2 l June 2024

• Submitted an original research manuscript to Indian Journal of Dental Research titled “EVALUATION OF GINGIVAL TISSUE RESPONSE FOLLOWING PLACEMENT OF A LIGHT CURE DRESSING AND NON-EUGENOL DRESSING AFTER PERIODONTAL FLAP PROCEDURE-A CLINICO-MICROBIOLOGICAL STUDY”

POSTGRADUATES

Dr. Satarupa Suklabaidya, III YEAR

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WEBINARS:

• Attended sensitization training for dental professionals organized by state tobacco control cell puducherry held at MGPGIDS on 23^rd July 2023
• Attended 21th ISP PG Convention “PERIPHASE” organised by ISP study group, Dakshina kannada, Mangalore at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March, 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Attended “Soft tissue lasers in clinical practice” conducted by Meenakshi ammal dental college and hospital, Chennai on 21^st November 2023.
• Attended 47^th ISP national annual conference  held at Guru Nanak Dev Univesity Amritsar from December 1-3,2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘‘DECEASED DONOR PROGRAMME IN INDIA’’ and ‘CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BDS: IN INDIA AND ABROAD ’’ held at MGPGIDS on 7^th December 2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY –AN OVERVIEW’’

Held at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024

• Attended 22^nd ISP PG Convention,  ‘PERIO SYNERGY’’ at CIDCO exhibition and convention center  Mumbai on march 22-24,2024.
• Attended 3M Oral Care education course for PG Conclave 2024 held at 3M R&D Center, Bangalore  on 24^th and 25^th april 2024

 Scientific Presentations:

• Presented a scientific paper on “An Innovative Approach towards Palatoradicular groove- Intentional Reimplantation with GBR using Biomesh and Perioglas- A Case report” at 21th ISP PG Convention at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.

• Presented a scientific poster “CREDIBILITY OF INTENTIONAL REIMPLANTATION TECHNIQUES FOR PERIODONTALLY COMPROMISED TEETH” at 47^thISP NATIONAL CONFERENCE AMRITSAR. On Decemeber 1-3,2023

• Presented a scientific paper on “AUGMENTED CORTICOTOMY WITH PARTICULATE BONE GRAFT PLACEMENT-A COMMENDABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR DEHISCENCE LIKE DEFECTS” at 22^ndISPPG Convention. On march 22 to 24, 2024, Mumbai.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Received best paper for “AUGMENTED CORTICOTOMY WITH PARTICULATE BONE GRAFT PLACEMENT-A COMMENDABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR DEHISCENCE LIKE DEFECTS” at 22^ndISPPG Convention. On march 22 to 24,2024,Mumbai.

Dr. Ilakiya. M, III YEAR

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WEBINARS:

• Attended 21th ISP PG Convention “PERIPHASE” organised by ISP study group, Dakshina kannada, Mangalore at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Attended “Soft tissue lasers in clinical practice” conducted by Meenakshi Ammal dental college and hospital, Chennai on 21^st November 2023.
• Attended 47^th ISP national annual conference held at Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar from December 1-3,2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘‘DECEASED DONOR PROGRAMME IN INDIA’’ and ‘CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BDS: IN INDIA AND ABROAD’’ held at MGPGIDS on 7^th December 2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY –AN OVERVIEW’’

Held at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024

• Attended 22^nd ISP PG Convention, ‘PERIO SYNERGY’’ at CIDCO exhibition and convention centre Mumbai on march 22-24,2024.
• Attended 3M Oral Care education course for PG Conclave 2024 held at 3M R&D Center, Bangalore on 24^th and 25^th April 2024

Scientific Presentations:

• Presented a scientific paper on “Non Incised Papilla Surgical Approach in periodontal regeneration in severely compromised teeth” at 21th ISP PG Convention at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Presented a scientific poster “PLASMA CELL GINGIVITIS-AN ENIGMA”at 47^thISP NATIONAL CONFERENCE AMRITSAR. On Decemeber 1-3,2023
• Presented a scientific poster “ROOT AMPUTATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MANDIBULAR MOLAR FURCATION INVOLVEMENT-AN ALTERNATIVE TO EXTRACTION: A CASE REPORT” at 22^ndISPPG Convention. On march 22 to 24, 2024, Mumbai.

Dr. VISHNUDAS. H, II- year

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WEBINARS

• Attended 21th ISP PG Convention “PERIPHASE” organised by ISP study group, Dakshina kannada, Mangalore at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Attended “Soft tissue lasers in clinical practice” conducted by Meenakshi Ammal dental college and hospital, Chennai on 21^st November 2023.
• Attended 47^th ISP national annual conference held at Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar from December 1-3, 2023.
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘‘DECEASED DONOR PROGRAMME IN INDIA’’ and ‘CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BDS: IN INDIA AND ABROAD’’ held at MGPGIDS on 7^th December 2023.
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY –AN OVERVIEW’’ Held at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024.
• Attended 22^nd ISP PG Convention, ‘PERIO SYNERGY’’ at CIDCO exhibition and convention centre, Mumbai on march 22-24, 2024.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

• Presented a Scientific Poster on “MOLECULAR MEDICINE: FUTURE OF PERIODONTOLOGY” at 21th ISP PG Convention at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Presented a Scientific Poster on “NANOTECHNOLOGY FUTURE OF PERIODONTOLOGY at 47^th ISP NATIONAL CONFERENCE AMRITSAR. On Decemeber 1-3, 2023
• Presented a Scientific Poster on “HORIZONTAL BONE AGUMENTATION IN ANTERIOR MAXILLA WITH SIMULATANOUS IMPLANT PLACEMENT at 22^nd ISP PG Convention. On march 22 to 24,2024, Mumbai.

Dr. MOHANAGOWRI. N, II- year

CONFERENCES   SEMINARS/WEBINARS

• Attended 21th ISP PG Convention “PERIPHASE” organised by ISP study group, Dakshina kannada, Mangalore at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Attended “Soft tissue lasers in clinical practice” conducted by Meenakshi Ammal dental college and hospital, Chennai on 21^st November 2023.
• Attended 47^th ISP national annual conference held at Guru Nanak Dev Univesity Amritsar from December 1-3,2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘‘DECEASED DONOR PROGRAMME IN INDIA’’ and ‘CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BDS: IN INDIA AND ABROAD’’ held at MGPGIDS on 7^th December 2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY –AN OVERVIEW’’

Held at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024

• Attended 22^nd ISP PG Convention, ‘PERIO SYNERGY’’ at CIDCO exhibition and convention centre, Mumbai on march 22-24,2024.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

• Presented a Scientific Poster on “PHOTOBIOMODULATION: MECHANISM AND CLINICAL APPLICATION” at 21th ISP PG Convention at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Presented a Scientific Poster on “PREDICTIVE SALIVARY BIOMARKER FOR DIAGNOSIS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE” at 47^th ISP NATIONAL CONFERENCE AMRITSAR, On Decemeber 1-3,2023.
• Presented a Scientific Poster on “PERIPHERAL OSSIFYING FIBROMA- A CASE REPORT OF DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT” at 22^nd ISP PG Convention. On march 22 to 24,2024, Mumbai.

Dr. BALAKUMARAN. M, II- year

CONFERENCES   SEMINARS/WEBINARS

• Attended 21th ISP PG Convention “PERIPHASE” organised by ISP study group, Dakshina kannada, Mangalore at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Attended “Soft tissue lasers in clinical practice” conducted by Meenakshi ammal dental college and hospital, Chennai on 21^st November 2023.
• Attended 47^th ISP national annual conference held at Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar from December 1-3,2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘‘DECEASED DONOR PROGRAMME IN INDIA’’ and ‘CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BDS: IN INDIA AND ABROAD ’’ held at MGPGIDS on 7^th December 2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY –AN OVERVIEW’’ Held at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024
• Attended 22^nd ISP PG Convention, ‘PERIO SYNERGY’’ at CIDCO exhibition and convention centre,  Mumbai on march 22-24,2024.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

• Presented a Scientific Poster on “BLACK TRIANGLE – DILEMMA AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN ESTHETIC DENTITSTRY” at ISPRP 13th national conference at Kannur, Kerala on 6th 7th 8th of January  2023.
• Presented a Scientific Poster on “NEW TENDENCIES IN NON SURGICAL PERIODONTAL THERAPY” at 21th ISP PG Convention at AB Shetty memorial institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore on 31^st March and 1^st and 2^nd April 2023.
• Presented a Scientific Poster on “3D PRINTED SCAFFOLD AND BIOMATERIALS” at 47^th ISP NATIONAL CONFERENCE AMRITSAR. On December 1-3, 2023.
• Presented a Scientific Paper on INCREASING THE APICO-CORONAL DIMENSION OF ATTACHED GINGIVA USING THE MODIFIED APICALLY REPOSITIONED FLAP TECHNIQUE (MARF) WITH PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN (PRF) at 22^nd  ISP PG Convention. On March 22 to 24, 2024, Mumbai.

Dr. Jasmin Raichel. K, I YEAR

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WEBINARS:

• Attended clinical society meet about ‘‘DECEASED DONOR PROGRAMME IN INDIA’’ and ‘CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BDS: IN INDIA AND ABROAD’’ held at MGPGIDS on 7^th December 2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY –AN OVERVIEW’’ Held at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024 
• Attended 22^nd ISP PG Convention, ‘PERIO SYNERGY’’ at CIDCO exhibition and convention center, Mumbai on march 22-24,2024

 Scientific Presentations:

• Presented a scientific poster ‘’ NON RESORBABLE BONE ALLOGRAFT’’ at 22^nd ISPPG Convention. On march 22 to 24, 2024, Mumbai.

Dr. Ashi K.J, I YEAR

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WEBINARS:

• Attended clinical society meet about ‘‘DECEASED DONOR PROGRAMME IN INDIA’’ and ‘CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BDS: IN INDIA AND ABROAD’’ held at MGPGIDS on 7^th December 2023
• Attended clinical society meet about ‘MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY –AN OVERVIEW’’ Held at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024 
• Attended 22^nd ISP PG Convention, ‘PERIO SYNERGY’’ at CIDCO exhibition and convention center, Mumbai on march 22-24, 2024.

 Scientific Presentations:

• Presented a scientific poster “BARRIER MEMBRANES IN GUIDED BONE REGENERATION (GBR)’’ at 22^nd ISP PG Convention held during March 22 - 24,2024 Mumbai.

Dr. Harish Kumar @ Nagarajan D, I YEAR

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WEBINARS:

• Attended clinical society meet about ‘‘DECEASED DONOR PROGRAMME IN INDIA’’ and ‘CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BDS: IN INDIA AND ABROAD’’ held at MGPGIDS on 7^th December 2023.
• Attended clinical society meet about “MEDICAL MUSIC THERAPY – AN OVERVIEW’ Held at MGPGIDS on 9^th February 2024. 
• Attended 22^nd ISP PG Convention, “PERIO SYNERGY’’ at CIDCO exhibition and convention center Mumbai on march 22-24, 2024.

 Scientific Presentations:

• Presented a scientific poster ‘’DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS OF THE ALVEOLAR BONE FOR AUGMENTATION PRIOR TO INSERTION OF DENTAL IMPLANTS’’ at 22^nd ISP PG Convention held during March 22 - 24,2024 Mumbai.