I am Dr. Vamsi Lavu, MDS, PhD. I have also completed a MSc in Lasers at RWTH Aachen University, Germany and a Fellowship from the World Clinical Laser Institute in January 2024. I am an expert in periodontal regenerative and aesthetic procedures and in Lasers use in dentistry.
Vision:
My vision is to see Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital in the top five dental colleges in India and our University in the top ten medical universities in India. I also would like to bring the Department of Periodontology to the top three departments in this speciality in India.
Academic Interests:
I am interested in Education; in specific Teaching and Learning Innovation and I am pursuing a Fellowship in Dental Education from Peoples Dental College, India and a Diploma in Bioethics from the Department of Education, International Chair of Bioethics, Haifa at present. I have implemented several innovative and student centered teaching methods such as song-based teaching, flipped class, reverse socratic questioning, cubing, role for informed consent etc.
Research Interest:
Research is my other focus area and I am currently doing projects in Lasers and Genetics (one clinical and one non clinical area). I have one ongoing extra mural funded research and have complete 2 extra mural projects over the last few years. I have organized two DHR/ ICMR workshops on “Advanced Molecular Biology techniques in Dental- Genetic Research” in 2021-22 and 2023-24 along with Prof Vettriselvi from Dept of Human genetics and an interdisciplinary Team of Faculty from Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Research.
Administrative responsibilities:
I am a member of the Dental education Unit from 2019 till date and also have been conducting the Fellowship in Diode lasers in Dentistry from 2019 till date.
Personal attributes and achievements:
I have won several awards in the last few years in Education and Research. My presentations in the National forums as an invited speaker are of note and has enabled me to gain a reputation as a committed professional who stays up to date in the subject of interest. I have authored a Textbook Chapter on “Role of Genetics in Periodontitis pathogenesis” in a well-recognized Textbook for Periodontics published by Elsevier Publishing Group used by UG students. I am a Team player and have worked with Faculty in my department, other department faculty and other Institute faculty for research and publications and in conduct of CDE programs.
This a grant provided by DHR/ ICMR under the “Support to Institute” scheme for training of Health care personnel. This workshop is jointly executed by a Dental team with a Team from Genetics. Two years of funding have been obtained and 25 health care professionals have been trained in advanced molecular biology techniques in research. The total sanctioned amount is Rs 23,07,126/
3rd for Best Poster Presentation at the 29th national Conference of the Indian Society of Periodontology held at Mangalore, Nov 2004
National Competition by Acteon India on Piezosurgery applications in Periodontology and Implantology, June 23rd 2019, Delhi.
For contribution in Field of Education awarded by AKS Educational Services. Awarded on 4th April 2021
Awarded by RWTH Aachen University,Germany for MSc Thesis in Lasers, September 2021.
1st National Conference on Laser Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, July 15-16th 2022
9th International World dental and Oral Health Congress 2022, 27-28 h August, Chennai.
Awarded on 20/09/2022, by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher education and Research, Chennai for Highest Impact Factor Publication in Dentistry for the year (2021-22)- 15.86
Senior Researcher Category, June 2023- IDA Thiruvallur Branch
– 3 in 2023 and 1 in 2024- awarded by SRIHER, Chennai.
FEDA awards- January 20th 2024.
Life member, and active participant in conference, invited lectures and conducting workshops for the Society
Life member, and active participant in conference, invited lectures and conducting workshops for the Society
Life member, and active participant in conference, invited lectures and conducting workshops for the Society
Life member, and active participant in conference, invited lectures and conducting workshops for the Society