Faculty of Dentistry

DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

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
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DR. TOM KISHOR

DR. TOM KISHOR
Designation:
Deputy Dean ( Academic & International Affairs) & Lecturer.
Qualification:
BDS (A.B Shetty Dental College, Mangalore University), MPH (M.G University, Kerala, MRACDS (PPH), Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeon. MBA, NIBM, Chennai)
Research Interest:
- Tobacco Cessation

ASSOC.PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY

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

DR. SIVAKUMAR PENDYALA

DR. SIVAKUMAR 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
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MOHD AIZUDDIN BIN MOHD LAZALDIN

MOHD AIZUDDIN BIN MOHD LAZALDIN
Lecturer & BDS Year 2 Coordinator

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA
Lecturer & Year 3 Coordinator
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. SAURABH SHEKHAR

DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR
Lecturer & Year 2 Coordinator
Qualifications:
B.D.S, M.D.S in Oral Pathology
Research Interest:
- Oral Cancer and Pre-cancer
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Forensic Odontology
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DR. GUDUGUNTA LENEENA

DR. GUDUGUNTA LENEENA
Lecturer & Year 4 Coordinator
Qualifications:
Masters of Dental Surgery- Endodontics (NTR Health University)
Research Interest:
- Endodontic Microscope
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DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI
Senior Lecturer & Year 1 Coordinator
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Rotary Endodontics
- Endodontic Irrigants
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DR. UGRAPPA SRIDEVI

DR. UGRAPPA SRIDEVI
Lecturer & BDS Year 3 Co-coordinator
Qualifications:
MDS [Oral Medicine & Radiology] Dr NTR University of Health & Science, Vijaywada. BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health & Sciences, Bangalore.
Research Interest:
- Forensic Odontology
- Molecular Oncology
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DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM

DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM
Lecturer & BDS Year 5 Co-coordinator
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Advances in Implants
- Nanotechnology in Prosthodontics
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DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN
Lecturer & BDS Year 1 Coordinator
Research Interest:
- Oral Diagnosis and Radiology

DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS

DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS
Lecturer & BDT Year 4 Coordinator
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS (Orthodontics)
Research Interest:
- Smile Analysis
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MS. CHUA KAH HOAY

MS. CHUA KAH HOAY
Lecturer & BDT Year 4 Co-coordinator
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Dental Technology (AIMST University), Foundation In Sciences (AIMST University)
Research Interest:
- Ceramic Material
- Cad-Cam

DR. PRITI RATHI

DR. PRITI RATHI
Lecturer, BDT Year 2 Coordinator & Sim Lab Coordinator
Qualification:
BDS, FAGE
Research Interest:
- Myofascial Pain
- Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorders
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

DR. BHAVANA GANDHI

DR. BHAVANA GANDHI
Lecturer & BDT Year 1 Coordinator
Qualification:
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Research Interest:
- Rotary Endodontics
- Anatomic Variations
- Forensics
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DR. JEEVAN MB

DR. JEEVAN MB
Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Co-coordinator

DR.ABHISHEK JAIRAJ

DR.ABHISHEK JAIRAJ
Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Coordinator
Qualifications:
RGUHS Bangalore, India, MDS (Prosthodontics), BDS (Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore India)
Research Interest:
- Dental Ceramics
- Oral Implantology
- Esthetic Restorative Dentistry
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DR. AJAY JAIN

DR. AJAY JAIN
Senior Lecturer & BDT Programme Facilitator
Qualifications:
MDS, BDS [Maxillofacial Prosthodontist] Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
Research Interest:
- TMD’s & Occlusion
- Maxillofacial Prosthesis
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MOHD AIZUDDIN BIN MOHD LAZALDIN

MOHD AIZUDDIN BIN MOHD LAZALDIN
Lecturer & BDS Year 2 Coordinator

DR. ENDANG HERMINAJENG

DR. ENDANG HERMINAJENG
Lecturer
Qualifications:
BDS, MSc (University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Research Interest:
- Oral Biology
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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
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DR. DURGA PRASAD MUDRAKOLA

DR. DURGA PRASAD MUDRAKOLA
Senior Lecturer & BDT Year 2 Co-Coordinator
Qualifications:
MDS, BDS (Annamalai University)
Research Interest:
- Periodontal Microbiology
- Smoking Cessation
- Behavioural Science
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DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY

DR. KAMESWARI KONDREDDY
Lecturer & Simulation Lab Coordinator
Qualifications:
MDS [Periodontics & Implantology] Meenakshi University, Chennai. BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
Research Interest:
- Immunology
- Periodontal Mucogingival Surgeries
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DR. RAJEEV ARUNACHALAM

DR. RAJEEV ARUNACHALAM
Lecturer & Periodontics (BDS Year 3 Co-Coordinator)
Qualifications:
MDS [Periodontics] Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Research Interest:
- Periodontal Regeneration
- General Dentistry
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DR. KHYATI GUPTA

DR. KHYATI GUPTA
Lecturer
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS PROSTHODONTICS & IMPLANTOLOGY
Research interest:
- Nanodentistry
- Dental Implants

DR.ABHISHEK JAIRAJ

DR.ABHISHEK JAIRAJ
Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Coordinator
Qualifications:
RGUHS Bangalore, India, MDS (Prosthodontics), BDS (Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore India)
Research Interest:
- Dental Ceramics
- Oral Implantology
- Esthetic Restorative Dentistry
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DR. AJAY JAIN

DR. AJAY JAIN
Senior Lecturer & BDT Programme Facilitator
Qualifications:
MDS, BDS [Maxillofacial Prosthodontist] Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
Research Interest:
- TMD’s & Occlusion
- Maxillofacial Prosthesis
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DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM

DR. NEERAJA TURAGAM
Lecturer & BDS Year 5 Co-coordinator
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Advances in Implants
- Nanotechnology in Prosthodontics
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DR. VINI RAJEEV

DR. VINI RAJEEV
Lecturer & Prosthodontist (BDS Year 5 Co-Coordinator)
Qualifications:
MDS [Prosthodontics] The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Research Interest:
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation
- General Dentistry
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DR. SHILPA PRABHAKAR HIREMATH

DR. SHILPA PRABHAKAR HIREMATH
Lecturer
Qualifications:
RGUHS (Bangalore, India), MDS (Pediatric Dentistry), BDS (Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore India)
Research Interest:
- Pediatric Sedation Dentistry
- Pediatric Surgery
- Cleft Lip and Palate Rehabilitation
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DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY

DR. SIVADAS GANAPATHY
Lecturer & BDS YEAR 2 CO-COORDINATOR (Pediatric Dentist)
Qualifications:
MDS (Manipal University), BDS (The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University)
Research Interest:
- Pulp Revascularization
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DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS

DR. LINCY RACHEL THOMAS
Lecturer & BDT Year 4 Coordinator
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS (Orthodontics)
Research Interest:
- Smile Analysis
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DR. SAURABH PRAKASH

DR. SAURABH PRAKASH
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Research in Geriatric Orthodontics

DR. LIRIN ANN THOMAS

DR. LIRIN ANN THOMAS
Lecturer
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS (Orthodontics),Saveetha Dental College, Chennai
Research Interest:
- Temporary Anchorage Devices
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DATO DR. SHAH KAMAL KHAN

DATO DR. SHAH KAMAL KHAN

DR. RAMESH KUMARESAN

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
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DR. SIVAKUMAR PENDYALA

DR. SIVAKUMAR 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
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DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR

DR. SAURABH SHEKHAR
Lecturer & Year 2 Coordinator
Qualifications:
B.D.S, M.D.S in Oral Pathology
Research Interest:
- Oral Cancer and Pre-cancer
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Forensic Odontology
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DR. JEEVAN MB

DR. JEEVAN MB
Lecturer & BDT Year 3 Co-coordinator

DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM

DR. VENKATA KANTHI VAISHNAVI VEDAM
Lecturer (Oral Pathologist)
Qualifications:
MDS (Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University), BDS (Sri Ramachandra University)
Research Interest:
- Forensic Odontology
- Oral Immunology & Oral Cancer
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DR. UGRAPPA SRIDEVI

DR. UGRAPPA SRIDEVI
Lecturer & BDS Year 3 Co-coordinator
Qualifications:
MDS [Oral Medicine & Radiology] Dr NTR University of Health & Science, Vijaywada. BDS Rajeev Gandhi University of Health & Sciences, Bangalore.
Research Interest:
- Forensic Odontology
- Molecular Oncology
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DR. VEENA NAIK

DR. VEENA NAIK
Senior Lecturer & BDS Year 4 Co-Coordinator
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- TMJ Disorders

DR. PREETHA ANAND

DR. PREETHA ANAND
Lecturer & (BDS Year 4 Co-Ordinator)
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

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN

DR. PRIYADARSHINI KARTHIKEYAN
Lecturer & BDS Year 1 Coordinator
Research Interest:
- Oral Diagnosis and Radiology

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA

DR K.P.LAVANYA PRIYA
Lecturer & Year 3 Coordinator
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. GUDUGUNTA LENEENA

DR. GUDUGUNTA LENEENA
Lecturer & Year 4 Coordinator
Qualifications:
Masters of Dental Surgery- Endodontics (NTR Health University)
Research Interest:
- Endodontic Microscope
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DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI

DR. MANDAVA DEEPTHI
Senior Lecturer & Year 1 Coordinator
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS
Research Interest:
- Rotary Endodontics
- Endodontic Irrigants
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DR. RAHUL RATHI

DR. RAHUL RATHI
Senior Lecturer, BDT Year 2 Co-coordinator & Sim Lab Co-coordinator
Endodontist/Restorative Dentist
Qualifications:
FICD, MDS, BDS (Manipal)
Research Interest:
- Regenerative Endodontics
- Disinfection in Endodontics

ASSOC. PROF. DR. HASNAH BINTI HASHIM

ASSOC. PROF. DR. HASNAH BINTI HASHIM
Qualifications:
BDS (Otago), MComMed (Oral Health) (USM)
Research Interest:
- Oral Epidemiology
- Oral Health Education
- Smoking Cessation
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DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN

DR. MANIKANDAN NATARAJAN
Senior Lecturer
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
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DR. TOM KISHOR

DR. TOM KISHOR
Designation:
Deputy Dean ( Academic & International Affairs) & Lecturer.
Qualification:
BDS (A.B Shetty Dental College, Mangalore University), MPH (M.G University, Kerala, MRACDS (PPH), Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeon. MBA, NIBM, Chennai)
Research Interest:
- Tobacco Cessation

ASSOC.PROF. DR. JEGARAJAN PILLAY

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

DR. PRITI RATHI

DR. PRITI RATHI
Lecturer, BDT Year 2 Coordinator & Sim Lab Coordinator
Qualification:
BDS, FAGE
Research Interest:
- Myofascial Pain
- Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorders
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

DR. JAMILAH

DR. JAMILAH
Senior Lecturer & Person In Charge for AIMST Dental Centre
Qualifications:
BDS (University of Malaya)
Research Interest:
Primary Health Care
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MS. CHUA KAH HOAY

MS. CHUA KAH HOAY
Lecturer & BDT Year 4 Co-coordinator
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Dental Technology (AIMST University), Foundation In Sciences (AIMST University)
Research Interest:
- Ceramic Material
- Cad-Cam

MS. SEE GAIK LAN

MS. SEE GAIK LAN
Lecturer

MR. WONG WAH CHAI

MR. WONG WAH CHAI
Lecturer

MR. MANSOOR ARSHAD

MR. MANSOOR ARSHAD
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BSc.(Hons) Healthcare Practice And Education
- University Of North Humbria At Newcastle, UK.
Research Interest:
Dental Technology

MR. YAHAYA BIN ABDUL RAOF

MR. YAHAYA BIN ABDUL RAOF
Lecturer II
Qualifications:
Dental Training School, Penang Public Health Institute, Kuala Lumpur
Research Interest:
Dental Technology

MS. NOR AZUWA AIDA BT. NORDIN

MS. NOR AZUWA AIDA BT. NORDIN
Admin Assistant

MS. KAVETA

MS. KAVETA
Admin Officer

MS. SITRANGI GANGADHARAN

MS. SITRANGI GANGADHARAN
Admin Assistant

MS. PECHAE ANGAPPAN

MS. PECHAE ANGAPPAN
Admin Officer

MR. RAVI KUMAR BALAKRISHNAN

MR. RAVI KUMAR BALAKRISHNAN
Clinical Facilities Officer

MS. SETI SALMIAH BINTI ABD RAHMAN

MS. SETI SALMIAH BINTI ABD RAHMAN
Head, Dental Clinical Support Services