| I am a dedicated and compassionate dentist with over 20 years of experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. Committed to staying academically updated, I combine clinical excellence with patient-centered care. As an oral physician, I ensure patients fully understand their treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their oral health. I have been a academic guide and mentor, having supported undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students in various research initiatives and competitive projects. My passion lies in nurturing emerging talent and contributing to a culture of academic excellence. My keen areas of interest and research focus are :
● Oral cancer and potentially malignant lesions ● Salivary gland disorders ● Cone Beam computed Tomography ● Forensic Odontology
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Geriatric Dentistry
● Oral cancer and potentially malignant lesions
● Salivary gland disorders
● Cone Beam computed Tomography
● Forensic Odontology
● Geriatric Dentistry
Co guide for a Chancellor Summer Research Project. Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions. While visual examination is the most accepted method of diagnosing occlusal caries, it doesn’t allow for maintenance of records of the basis of diagnosis. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficiency of radiovisiography and smartphone photography to that of visual examination. The objective is to find the best method of assessment and maintenance of physical/digital record of evidence of the presence of caries.All three systems was assessed by examiners using standardized method (ICDAS II) in vivo.
Guide for the PhD project
Ageing is a normal, global, irreversible, and inevitable phenomenon. The aim of the study was to measure Oral Health Related Quality of Life before and after restorative, rehabilitative and periodontal treatments in the elderly. This study was quazi experimental trial with a sample size of 565. This quazi experimental study through face-to-face interview and telephonic conversation assessed oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the elderly and evaluated their oral health care quality of life before three dental interventions such as prosthodontic treatments, restorative and rehabilitative modalities and after one week and three months using the geriatric oral health assessment index
31 st National IAOMR Conference, Mangalore Oral Medicine Study Group Recognitions Award
Best Paper in 31 st National IAOMR Conference of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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