Faculty of Dentistry

Dean

PROF. DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

PROF. DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

Qualification:

BDS (Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University), K.L.E.S’s Institute Of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences.

Research Interest:

Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
Facial aesthetic Surgeries
Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
Implantology and Forensic Odontology

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVA KUMAR PENDYALA

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVA KUMAR PENDYALA

Deputy Dean (Student Affairs & Alumni)

Qualifications:

BDS (College of Dental Sciences, Davangere – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India), MDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Dr M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai, India)

Research Interests:

Temperomandibular Joint Disorders
Growth Factors
Maxillofacial Trauma

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY

Deputy Dean (Administration & Research)

Qualifications:

DPHS (NSR, AMM)
DDPH (RCS England)
BDS ( University of Malaya, KL)

Research Interests:

Epidemiology of Caries
Prevention of Dental Disease
Fluorosis

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN

Deputy Dean & Dental Public Health

Qualifications:

BDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Tamil Nadu, Dr M.G.R Nedical University, India), M.D.P.H (The University of Manchester, UK)

Research Interest:

Oral Health Inequality
Fluoride & Dental Caries

DR. JAMILAH BINTI HASSAN

DR. JAMILAH BINTI HASSAN

Senior Lecturer & Person In Charge for AIMST Dental Centre

Qualifications:

BDS (University of Malaya)

Research Interest:

Primary Health Care

MS. AMINAH SUHAILA

MS. AMINAH SUHAILA

BDS YEAR 1 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

BSc Biochemistry

Research Interest:

Biochemistry and Cancer

ASSOC. PROF. DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY

ASSOC. PROF. DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY

BDS YEAR 2 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

MDS [Periodontics & Implantology] Meenakshi University, Chennai. BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

Research Interest:

Immunology
Periodontal Mucogingival Surgeries

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM

BDS YEAR 3 COORDINATOR & Oral Pathology

Qualifications:

MDS (Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University), BDS (Sri Ramachandra University)

Research Interest:

Forensic Odontology
Oral Immunology & Oral Cancer

DR. SATHISH VASANTH

DR. SATHISH VASANTH

5. BDS YEAR 4 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

Implants
Neuroscience in dentistry and oral surgery
Stem cells
Community Dentistry
Biomaterials

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

BDS YEAR 5 COORDINATOR

Research Interest:

Oral Diagnosis and Radiology

Bachelor Of Dental Technology Coordinator

DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI

DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI

BDT YEAR 1 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

BDS, M.Sc (Dental Materials,QMUL)

Research Interest:

Smart materials
Biopolymers and Bioceramics
Herbal extracts in Dentistry

DR. PRITI RATHI

DR. PRITI RATHI

BDT YEAR 2 COORDINATOR

Qualification:

BDS General Dentistry

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAGHU DHANAPAL

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAGHU DHANAPAL

BDT YEAR 3 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

MDS (Oral Pathology)

Research Interest:

Oral hygiene in special needs children
Oral hygiene in smokers
Oral cancer & oral potentially malignant disorders
Lymphocyte culture & genotoxicity
Epithelial mesenchyal transition
Cancer stem cells

MS. CHUA KAH HOAY

MS. CHUA KAH HOAY

BDT YEAR 4 COORDINATOR & Dental Technology

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Dental Technology (AIMST University), Foundation In Sciences (AIMST University)

Research Interest:

Ceramic Material
Cad-Cam

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAHUL RATHI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAHUL RATHI

SIM LAB COORDINATOR & ENDODONTIST/RESTORATIVE DENTIST

Qualifications:

FICD, MDS, BDS (Manipal)

Research Interest:

Regenerative Endodontics
Disinfection in Endodontics

Basic Medical Sciences

MS. AMINAH SUHAILA

MS. AMINAH SUHAILA

BDS YEAR 1 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

BSc Biochemistry

Research Interest:

Biochemistry and Cancer

ASSOC. PROF. DR. JOHN JEYASINGAM THAMBIRAJAH

ASSOC. PROF. DR. JOHN JEYASINGAM THAMBIRAJAH

Associate Professor

Qualifications:

BSc Hon Microbiology, MSc Applied Microbiology, PhD, MBA

Research Interest:

Mechanism of infectious diseases
Experimental design and statistical analysis for research

DR. THENMOLY K DAMODARAN

DR. THENMOLY K DAMODARAN

DR. EVELYN JERUSHA EDWARD

DR. EVELYN JERUSHA EDWARD

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MSc human Anatomy

Research Interest:

Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neuroanatomy
Forensic
Clinical Anatomy

DR. NURUL SYAHIRAH BINTI AHMAD SAYUTI

DR. NURUL SYAHIRAH BINTI AHMAD SAYUTI

Lecturer

Qualifications:

Phd (Clinical Pathology)

Research Interest:

Oncology-clinical and molecular pathology
Toxicology-_in vivo studies,hematology,serum biochemistry and histology

DR. MOHAMED ASEM

DR. MOHAMED ASEM

Lecturer

Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

MSC in Medical Physiology

DR. PANDIAN PANEER SELVAM

DR. PANDIAN PANEER SELVAM

Lecturer

Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

MSC in Medical Physiology

DR. VIMALAH DEVI GENGATHURAI

DR. VIMALAH DEVI GENGATHURAI

Lecturer

Qualifications :

MSc Medical Physiology (AIMST University)
Medical Degree (Methodist University of Indonesia)

Research Interest :

Psychomotor and behavior in human physiology
Sports Physiology
Neurophysiology (cognitive neuroscience)
Clinical Physiology
Physiological properties of blood
Developmental and physiology of children

MS. SHANDRA DEVI A/P BALASUBRAMANIAM

MS. SHANDRA DEVI A/P BALASUBRAMANIAM

Miss

Qualifications :

Bsc. Biomedical Science (Hons) MSU
Msc. Medical Microbiology (UPM)
PhD Molecular Medicine (USM – ongoing)

Research Interests : Areas Of Expertise

Microbiology
Infectious disease
Molecular involving DNA and RNA
Cancer research (molecular pathway)

MS. NORMAH BINTI ABD JAMIL

MS. NORMAH BINTI ABD JAMIL

Lecturer Qualifications:

BSc.(Hon) Applied Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy(UK),
MSc. Human Anatomy (AIMST)

Research Interests:

Anatomy (Anthropometry)
Physiotherapy (Biomechanic & Musculoskeletal Pain)

MS RANI SAKARAN

MS RANI SAKARAN

Lecturer

Unit:

Anatomy

Qualification:

BBiomedSci (Hons), MMedSci (Anat)

Research Interest:

Histopathology

MS. AMIRAH SALWANI BINTI ZAULKFFALI

MS. AMIRAH SALWANI BINTI ZAULKFFALI

Lecturer
Qualifications:

MSc (Biochemistry), University Putra Malaysia

Research Interest:

Alzheimer disease has been recognized as a metabolic disease with considerable progressive derangements in brain glucose utilization and responsiveness to insulin
Vitamin D and E demonstrate as an agent that slow the progression of Alzheimer disease caused by insulin resistance in the brain

MS. SITI ZAWANAH BINTI HALIM

MS. SITI ZAWANAH BINTI HALIM

Oral Immunology & Oral Microbiology

PROF. DR. WIHASKORO SOSROSENO

PROF. DR. WIHASKORO SOSROSENO

Professor & Subject Coordinator

Qualifications:

DDS (University of Gadjah Mada) (Indonesia), PhD Queensland University (Australia)

Research Interest:

Immunity in Periodontal Disease
Mucosal Immunity
Bone Biology

DR. ENDANG HERMINAJENG

DR. ENDANG HERMINAJENG

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MSc (University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)

Research Interest:

Oral Biology

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM

BDS YEAR 3 COORDINATOR & Oral Pathology

Qualifications:

MDS (Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University), BDS (Sri Ramachandra University)

Research Interest:

Forensic Odontology
Oral Immunology & Oral Cancer

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAGHU DHANAPAL

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAGHU DHANAPAL

BDT YEAR 3 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

MDS (Oral Pathology)

Research Interest:

Oral hygiene in special needs children
Oral hygiene in smokers
Oral cancer & oral potentially malignant disorders
Lymphocyte culture & genotoxicity
Epithelial mesenchyal transition
Cancer stem cells

ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEEVAN MATADA BASAVARAJAJAH

ASSOC. PROF. DR. JEEVAN MATADA BASAVARAJAJAH

Lecturer

DR. ALDRIN JERRY

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MDS (Oral Pathology)

Research Interest:

Cell culture – Lymphocyte cell
Genotoxity – Micronuclei assay
Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
Animal Study

DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR

DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR

Lecturer

Qualifications:

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

Research Interest:

Oral Cancer and Pre-cancer
Odontogenic Tumors
Forensic Odontology

DR. GALVIN SIM SIANG LIN

DR. GALVIN SIM SIANG LIN

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MSc Dental Material, PhD

Research Interest:

Dental materials
Bioceramics; Dental Education
Restorative Dentistry

DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI

DR. RAVISHANKAR BABU YELAMANCHI

BDT YEAR 1 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

BDS, M.Sc (Dental Materials,QMUL)

Research Interest:

Smart materials
Biopolymers and Bioceramics
Herbal extracts in Dentistry

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

Rotary Endodontics
Endodontic Irrigants

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS (Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University , Chennai, India); MDS ( Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Univerversity, Chidambaram, India)

Research Interest:

3D printing in Endodontics
Nanotechnology

DR. TAN HUAN CHANG

DR. TAN HUAN CHANG

Lecturer
Qualifications:

BDS (AIMST)
MDS (Endodontics) (HK)

Research Interest:

Microbiology
Endodontic-Periodontal Lesion

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAHUL RATHI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAHUL RATHI

SIM LAB COORDINATOR & ENDODONTIST/RESTORATIVE DENTIST

Qualifications:

FICD, MDS, BDS (Manipal)

Research Interest:

Regenerative Endodontics
Disinfection in Endodontics

Prosthodontics & Advanced Conservative Dentistry

ASSOC. PROF. DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM

ASSOC. PROF. DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Advances in Implants
Nanotechnology in Prosthodontics

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VINI RAJEEV

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VINI RAJEEV

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MDS [Prosthodontics] The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Research Interest:

Full Mouth Rehabilitation
General Dentistry

DR. KHYATI GUPTA

DR. KHYATI GUPTA

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS PROSTHODONTICS & IMPLANTOLOGY

Research interest:

Nanodentistry
Dental Implants

DR. PADMASHINI GNANAM

DR. PADMASHINI GNANAM

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MDS Prostodontics

Oral Medicine & Radiology

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

BDS YEAR 5 COORDINATOR

Research Interest:

Oral Diagnosis and Radiology

ASSOC. PROF. DR. PREETHA ANAND

ASSOC. PROF. DR. PREETHA ANAND

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS (A.B Shetty Dental College, Magalore- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India), MDS (The Oxford Dental College, Bangolre Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences)

Research Interest:

Systemic Illness Induced Oral Lesions, Identification Based on Oral Mucosal Changes and Dental Radiographic Findings.
Usefulness of Dental Radiographs in Identifying Bone Degenerative Changes
Clinical Research in GERD, Hepatitis C and its Correlation in the Oral Cavity

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VEENA NAIK

ASSOC. PROF. DR. VEENA NAIK

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

TMJ Disorders

DR. PRIYADHARSHINI ARJUNAN

DR. PRIYADHARSHINI ARJUNAN

Lecturer
Qualifications:

BDS – Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute (Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University)
MDS – Ragas Dental College and Hospital (Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University)

Research Interest:

Molecular diagnostics and therapeutic approaches in oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders

Oral & Maxilofacial Surgery

DR. SATHISH VASANTH

DR. SATHISH VASANTH

5. BDS YEAR 4 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

BDS, MDS

Research Interest:

Implants
Neuroscience in dentistry and oral surgery
Stem cells
Community Dentistry
Biomaterials

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVA KUMAR PENDYALA

SNR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVA KUMAR PENDYALA

Deputy Dean (Student Affairs & Alumni)

Qualifications:

BDS (College of Dental Sciences, Davangere – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India), MDS (Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Dr M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai, India)

Research Interests:

Temperomandibular Joint Disorders
Growth Factors
Maxillofacial Trauma

PROF. DATO DR. SHAH KAMAL KHAN

PROF. DATO DR. SHAH KAMAL KHAN

Professor

Qualifications:

BDS, FDSRCPS, MBBS

Research Interest:

BOTANICAL HERB ACTION ON ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

PROF. DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

PROF. DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

Qualification:

BDS (Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University), K.L.E.S’s Institute Of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences.

Research Interest:

Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
Facial aesthetic Surgeries
Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
Implantology and Forensic Odontology

DR. M. MAHALAKSHMI

DR. M. MAHALAKSHMI

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MDS, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Research Interest:

PREVENTION OF CANCER IN MALAYSIAN POPULATION The World Health Organization (WHO) in its Globocan Report 2020 estimated that the global burden of cancer was 19.3 million new cases (incidence), 9.9 million cancer deaths (mortality) and 50 million people living with cancer within five years of diagnosis (prevalence) . Malignant neoplasm persisted as one of the five principal causes of national mortality for the past 20 years in Malaysia. According to the Malaysian Study on Cancer Survival (MySCan), the relative survival was highest at stage I compared to stage IV. Certain types of cancer such as breast, colorectal and cervical are possible to be detected early through screening and early diagnosis. Cancer survivors faced financial and emotional burden that affect their quality-of-life following diagnosis and treatment of cancer. There is lack of awareness of risk factors and early signs and symptoms among Malaysians. Key Words:Cancer,Malaysia,Prevention,awareness,Treatment BIO MATERIALS IN BONE REGENERATION Platelet concentrates (PCs) have been used for over 20 years in dentistry, as an adjunct to oral surgical procedures, to improve hard and soft tissue healing and control postoperative symptoms ConcentratedGrowth Factor (CGF) is a more recently developed autologous platelet concentrate containing growth factors together with blood cells , which was reported to promote bone regeneration.Like other platelet concentrates, CGF is isolated from whole blood samples through a simple and standardized protocol by means of a specific centrifuge, without the addition of exogenous substances. The main characteristic of CGF is its mechanical consistency: it is an organic matrix rich in fibrin and, therefore, is denser than other platelet concentrates like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF), and similar to L-PRF The concentrated growth factor as a regenerative tool for accelerated wound healing was developed by Sacco in 2006, taking advantage of presence of adult stem cells and growth factors, when whole blood is processed in a specific cycle. KEY WORDS: stemcell,BioRegeneration,Concentrated Growth Factor,Bone healing,soft tissue healing

Paediatric Dentistry

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MDS (Manipal University), BDS (The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University)

Research Interest:

Pulp Revascularization

ASSOC. PROF. DR. AZILLAH BT MOHD ALI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. AZILLAH BT MOHD ALI

Associate Professor

Qualifications:

MSc Pedodontics

Research Interest:

Dental traumatology and behaviour management

ASSOC. PROF. DR. NAVANEETA CUGATI

ASSOC. PROF. DR. NAVANEETA CUGATI

Lecturer
Qualifications:

BDS
MDS Paediatric Dentistry

Research Interest:

Dental stem cells & Tissue Regeneration
Biomaterials, Dental Epidemiology and Prevention
Nutrition and Cariology
Dental Education
Forensic Dentistry
Dental Law and Ethics

DR. SAMEEP SINGH

DR. SAMEEP SINGH

Lecturer

Qualifications:

BDS,MDS Pedodontics

Periodontology

ASSOC. PROF. DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY

ASSOC. PROF. DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY

BDS YEAR 2 COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

MDS [Periodontics & Implantology] Meenakshi University, Chennai. BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

Research Interest:

Immunology
Periodontal Mucogingival Surgeries

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJEEV ARUNACHALAM

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJEEV ARUNACHALAM

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MDS [Periodontics] Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Research Interest:

Periodontal Regeneration
General Dentistry

ASSOC. PROF. DR. ERRY MOCHAMAD ARIEF

ASSOC. PROF. DR. ERRY MOCHAMAD ARIEF

Associate Professor

Qualifications:

DDS, Master in Periodontics

Research Interest:

Clinical Research
Herbal Medicine
Microbiology
Periodontal Disease
Oral Health

DR. KRISHNA PRIYA

DR. KRISHNA PRIYA

Lecturer
Qualifications:

MDS Periodontics

Research Interest:

Progression of periodontal disease

Specifically, I am interested in the microbiology of periodontal disease and its impact on the development and progression of the condition. In the future, I plan to explore new ideas and approaches to periodontal regeneration, with a particular emphasis on the use of lasers as a potential treatment option.

Dental Public Health