MAHATMA GANDHI
POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES
(MGPGI)
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY INSTITUTION
PUDUCHERRY - 605 006

Faculty Activities

1. Dept. of Prosthodontics & Dental Materials Science :

Dr. Shyam Singh, Director, Prof. & HOD and Dr. Shakila .R, Asst. Prof. have attended and chaired the Scientific Session in the 35th IPS Conference held at New Delhi from 8th to 10th September 2007.

Dr. Shakila .R, Asst. Prof. and Dr. Syed Basheer Ahmed, Asst. Prof. have attended and chaired the Scientific Session in the 36th IPS Conference held at Bangalore on November 2008. The following postgraduate students attended and presented papers.

Dr. T. Ranjani

Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with ectodermal dysplasia

Dr. N. Mahendra Kumar

Prosthodontic management of papillon – Lefevre syndrome – A clinical case report

Dr. V. Rupa

Esthetic Dentistry – A healthy beauty

Dr. A. R. Jagadeeshwaran

Retention in maxillofacial prosthesis

 
On going projects are as follows :-

Junior Resident

Title

Guide

Co-Guide

Dr. J. Shiamala

Clinical and digital imaging study of single tooth implant

Prof. Shyam Singh

Dr. A. Ranukumari

Dr. N. Mahendira Kumar

Three dimensional finite element analysis of effect of various preparation height and taper on cement luted crown

Prof. Shyam Singh

Dr. R. Shakila

Dr. N. Aparna was awarded a grant of Rs. 50,000/- by the Department of Science & Technology for the project work done by her.

2.  DEPT. OF ORAL PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

Dr. B. Premalatha, Assistant Professor attended the Workshop on “PCR based Molecular Diagnostics” organised by Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, in Thiruchirapalli, held from March 18th to 20th, 2008.

Post Graduate students attended the workshop on “PCR based Molecular Diagnostics” organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli, held from March 18th to 20th 2008.

Dr. Maheswaran, PG Student presented a Scientific paper on “Odontogenic Neoplasm – Analysis of publication in the last decade” at XVII National Conference of IAOMP, Kolkatta on December 2008.

Dr. Anitha Thakur, PG Student presented a Scientific paper on “Retrospective study of odontogenic tumours in MGPGI, Puducherry” at XVII National Conference of IAOMP, Kolkatta on December 2008.

Prof. Dr. V. Ramesh, Dean and Prof. Dr. P.D. Balamurali attended the XVII National Conference of IAOMP, Kolkatta on December 2008.

On going projects are as follows:-

Junior Resident

Title

Guide

Co-Guide

Dr. Abikshyeet Panda

Glucose estimation of the salivary secretion in diabetic patients

Prof. V. Ramesh

Dr. Nirima Oza

Dr. Kirat Grewal

A study of comparison of conventional and microwave tissue processing

Prof. V. Ramesh

Prof. P.D. Balamurali

Dr. M. Dhanuja

A study of the cytogenetic alterations in tobacco users and oral squamous cell carcinoma patients

Prof. V. Ramesh

Dr.B.Premalatha

3. DEPT. OF ORAL MEDICINE AND RADIOLOGY 

Dr. M. Jonathan Daniel, Professor & Head attended the XX National Conference of IAOMR – 2008 held at Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore on 13th  and 14th  December 2008.

Dr. S.V. Srinivasan, Assistant Professor attended the XX National Conference of IAOMR – 2008 held at Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore on 13th  and 14th  December 2008 and presented a scientific paper on “Diagnosis of Systemic diseases from the Oral Signs”.

The following postgraduate students attended and presented papers at XX National Conference of IAOMR  December 2008 held at Nellore

Dr. Sitra .G

Direct digital and conventional panoramic radiography in the detection of cystic lesions of jaws – a comparative study

Dr. Aarthi .B

Oral manifestations as indicators of HIV / AIDS among dental patients – an analysis of 5 cases

Dr. Vaishnavee @ Kamatchi

Prevalence of Oral Lichen Planus in a Patient Population and a Review of Treatment Interventions

Dr. Neetu Punhani

Detection of Carotid Artery Calcification by Digital Panoramic Radiography – a Preliminary Study

Dr. Gayathri. D

Screening Of Dental Anomalies and Pathoses On Panoramic Radiographs

Best Scientific Paper presentation awards bagged by Dr. G. Sitra, Dr. B. Aarthi, Dr. Vaishnavee @ Kamatchi .V and Dr. D. Gayathiri at the XX National Conference held at Nellore.

Dr. Vandana Arya and Dr. D. Gayathri attended Indo Cleft Conference held at JIPMER on 14th Feb 2009.

Dr. M. Jonathan Daniel, Professor and Head and postgraduate students Dr. Vaishnavee @ Kamatchi .V, Dr. Neetu Punhani and Dr. D. Gayathri attended the CDE programme on Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging conducted by Meenakshi ammal Dental College, Meenakshi University, Chennai on 20th of June 2009.

The following postgraduate students attended and presented papers at the National Postgraduate Seminar 2009 held at UP Dental College and Research Centre, Lucknow on the 4th and 5th of July 2009. The theme of the Seminar was “Current concepts on oral mucosal lesions.

Dr. Vaishnavee @ Kamatchi .V &
Dr. Neetu Punhani

Scientific posters : Saliva diagnostics in oral mucosal lesions – A fluid with a promise

Dr. D. Gayathri &
Dr. Vandana Arya

Scientific posters : Non-pharmacotherapeutic approach to oral mucosal lesions

Dr. D. Gayathri

Scientific paper : Evidence based management of oral mucosal lesions

 

Achievements:

Best Poster – Jury Award was bagged by Dr. D. Gayathri & Dr. Vandana Arya

 

Postgraduate Publications:                    

Dr. G. Sitra

Co-Authors:
Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel ; Dr. S.V. Srinivasan ; Dr. Karthikshree V. Prasad

Radiation protection protocol observed amongst dentist population in Puducherry

(JIAOMR Vol 20; Issue 2;April – June 2008)

Dr. Vaishnavee @ Kamatchi .V

Co-Authors:
Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel ; Dr. S.V. Srinivasan ; Dr. Karthikshree V. Prasad

Rare odontogenic tumor of the mandible – A Case Report

(JIAOMR Vol 20 ; Issue 20 ; April – June 2008)

Dr. Neetu Punhani

Co-Authors:
Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel ; Dr. S.V. Srinivasan ; Dr. Karthikshree V. Prasad

Oral myiasis – report of three cases with varying presentations

The Cusp (Vol 5; Issue 2 ; July – Dec 2008)

 

The postgraduate students of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Dr. Vaishnavee @ Kamatchi .V, Dr. Neetu Punhani, Dr. D. Gayathiri, Dr. Vandana Arya, Dr. R. Kanmani and Dr. Ankur Aggarwal attended the National Level CDE Programme in Oral Medicine and Radiology organised by Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA held at Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur on the 27th and 28th of July 2009 and Scientific papers were presented by the Postgraduate Students :-

Junior Resident

Title

Guide

Dr. Gayathri .D

Efficacy of steroid and placental extract in the  management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis – A Revisitation

Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel

Dr. Vandana Arya

Direct digital and indirect digital panoramic radiography in the evaluation of alveolar bone loss – A pilot study

Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel

Dr. R. Kanmani

Current concepts in implant imaging – An overview

Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel

Dr. Ankur Aggarwal

Imaging of Lymph nodes – New vistas in diagnosis

Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel

 

On going dissertation projects are as follows :-

Junior Resident

Title

Guide

Dr. Neetu Punhani

Tumor thickness as a predictive indicator of lymph node metastasis

Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel

Dr. Vaishnavee @ Kamatchi .V

Salivary cortisol levels in patients with stress related oral diseases

Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel

Dr. Gayathri .D

Direct digital ortho pantomography in evaluating osseous morphology in TMJ disorders

Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel

Dr. Vandana Arya

Bcl-2 oncoprotein expression in oral precancer and cancer

Prof. M. Jonathan Daniel

Dr. G. Sitra, III MDS was awarded a grant of Rs.30,000/- by the Department of Science & Technology, Puducherry for her dissertation.

4.  DEPT.  OF PEDODONTIA

Dr. Shika Dogra & Dr. M. Vijayaraju, III M.D.S, Dr. D. Jayaraj & Dr. Payal Chatterjee, II M.D.S attended the CDE Programmes “Lasers in Pediatric Dentistry : Wiping Tears, Getting Smiles” on 27th April 2008 at MCODS, Manipal.

Dr. Shika Dogra & Dr. M. Vijayaraju, III M.D.S, Dr. D. Jayaraj & Dr. Payal Chatterjee, II M.D.S attended the 30th National Conference of ISPPD, Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad on 13th to 15th November 2008 and presented the following papers.

Dr. Payal Chatterjee

Prevalence of Odontogenic Space infections in Pediatric Patients of MGPGI, Puducherry

Dr. D. Jayaraj

Awareness regarding Oral Health of Pediatric Patients among Pediatricians in Puducherry – A Questionnarie based Survey

Dr. Shikha Dogra

Incidence of 4 or more root canals in mandibular first permanent molars in children treated in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, MGPGI, Puducherry

Dr. Vijaya Raju

An Odontoma Associated with an Impacted Maxillary Central Incisor – A Case Report

 

Dr. Shika Dogra & Dr. M. Vijayaraju, III M.D.S, Dr. D. Jayaraj & Dr. Payal Chatterjee, II M.D.S attended the CME Programme on Cleft Lip Palate at JIPMER, Puducherry on 13th February 2009.

Dr. Shika Dogra, III M.D.S, Dr. D. Jayaraj & Dr. Payal Chatterjee, II M.D.S attended the CDE Programme on Pedodontics at Chennai on 22nd February 2009.

On going projects are as follows :-

Junior Resident

Title

Guide

Co-Guide

Dr. D. Jayaraj

Assessment of salivary pH and buffering capacity in early childhood caries

Dr. G. Ganesan

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Dr. Payal Chatterjee

Craniofacial morphology of children with distal occlusion in early and late mixed dentition

Dr. A. Balamani

Dr. G. Ganesan

 5.  DEPT.  OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Dr. Sankar K. Assistant Professor & Head, alongwith Dr. Ramesh C. Assistant Professor attended the Esthetic Rhinoplasty Training Course jointly organized by Dr. Nasser & Dr. David Tauro.

The following postgraduate students attended and presented papers at 12th midterm AOMSICON held at Ahmedabad on May 2008.

Dr. Anshu Prakash

PONV: Understanding the Enigma

Dr. Deepak C. Kittur

Fascial Space Infections vs Antibiotics: A Perpetual Battle

Dr. Swapnil Agarwal

Field Cancerization

 

Dr. Sanjay K. Bagat & Dr. Kahamnuk attended a Symposium on Oral Cancer at Saveetha Dental College, Chennai on September 2008.

The following postgraduate students attended and presented papers at 33rd  AOMSICON held at Lucknow on November 2008.

Dr. Anshu Prakash

One or Two Plate Fixation For Mandibular Angle Fractures: A Persevering Impasse

Dr. Deepak C. Kittur

3D plates in Anterior Mandibular Fractures: A Prospective Study

The following postgraduate students attended and presented papers at AOMSI held at Lucknow on November 2008.

Dr. Riddhi

Osteochondroma – A case Report

Dr. Sanjay K. Bagat

Use of silicone tube graft for deformed nose secondary to cleft lip / cleft palate – Report of a case of Rhinoplasty

 

Dr. Sankar K. Assistant Professor & Head attended and chaired AOMSI, Puducherry Tamilnadu Chapter Annual Conference at Kodaikanal on April 2009. Dr. Riddhi & Dr. Sivakumar also attended and participated and won quiz prize.

On going projects are as follows :-

Junior Resident

Title

Guide

Co-Guide

Dr. Sanjay K Bhagat

Soft tissue changes following biamaxillary orthognathic surgery – a prospective study

Dr. K. Sankar

Dr. M.R. Ramesh Babu

Dr. Riddhi N Dessai

Comprehensive study of mandibular fractures

Dr. C. Ramesh

Dr.K.Thirumurugan

6. DEPT. OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY

Dr. Bikash Jyoti Borthakur, Professor & Head, attended XXII FODI & XV IES Conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 23rd to 25th November 2007 and presented a paper entitled “Dental Ergonomics – An Introduction”. He also chaired a scientific session.

Dr. Bikash Jyoti Borthakur, Prof. & Head has coined a term “Futurodontics”. He was invited to 2009 NSTI (Nano Science and Technology Institute)  Nano Technology Conference and Trade Show, 3rd  to 7th May 2009, Huston, Texas, USA for presenting his accepted paper titled “Futurodontics – An Introduction”.

The manuscript had been published in the technical proceedings of the said conference (“Futurodontics – An Introduction”, in Nanotech 2009 Vol 2; Life Sciences, Medicine, Diagnostics, Biomaterials and Composites: Chapter 3 Nanomedicine, p 164 – 167).

7. DEPT. OF ORTHODONTICS  

Dr. A. Balamani, Assistant Professor & Head coordinated the CME Programme on Cleft Lip and Palate at JIPMER, Puducherry on 13th February 2009.

8. DEPT. OF MICROBIOLOGY

 Dr. S. Jayaram, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Microbiology has been selected for the Fellow of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientist and awarded the Fellowship at the 28th National Conference of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientist held at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, between 20th and 22nd September 2007, and has been selected as the Secretary of the Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology. He has also been invited as a member for the Vetting Committee and technical bid for purchase of equipments for Department of Microbiology, JIPMER.