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Oral Pathology and Microbiology & Forensic Odontology

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Department of Oral Pathology

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology is a branch of Dental Science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease of mouth and Jaws (Oral Cavity) through the examination of exfoliated cells, surgically removed tissues (Biopsy samples) and body fluids (Blood and saliva) using the tools of immunohistochemistry, microbiology and hematology.

The Department of Oral Pathology is involved in teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in pathology and aims at training the students to meet the global competency. The staffs of the Department are actively involved in academic and research activities & have many publications in international and national journals, delivered guest lectures and presented scientific papers at various platforms.

DEPARTMENT FACILITIES 

ACTIVITIES

  • The Department of Oral Pathology is involved in teaching and training of 1st year – Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology, and 2nd and 3rd year BDS – Oral Pathology and Microbiology
  • The Department of Oral Pathology is involved in teaching and training of postgraduate students in oral pathology, microbiology and forensic odontology.
  • The Department of Oral Pathology carries out histopathological, immunohsitochemical and basic hematological tests.

SPECIAL FEATURES

I . Undergraduate students are guided for

  • Comparison of Occlusal patterns of Permanent Mandibular first and second molars in different South Indian populations.
  • Antibacterial Activity of Cow urine on Oral Cariogenic Bacteria- Am vitro study.
  • Experience of Dental Professionals in Determination of Gender by Observing Smile.
  • Ear prints: An aid in forensic odontology.
  • Auotphagy and fasting.
  • Structure of RBC’s.
  • Topography of Teeth.
  • Theories of Hypersensitivity.
  • Association of Dermatoglyphic Patterns in Children with Dental Caries and Salivary pH.
  • Odontometry and Skull Anthropometry: A Possible Tool for Stature estimation using Minimum Armamentarium.
  • Knowledge, attitude among students regarding forensic odontology.
  • Association of Hormonal fingerprints with Dental caries in School Children
  • Knowledge, attitude among oral health professional regarding Bio-medical waste management.
  • What Tongue tells about body.
  • White lesions of Oral Cavity.
  • Sports dentistry.
  • Sequale of Pulpitis.
  • Sensitivity of tooth.

II. Making list of special cases and displaying it in the department notice board.

III. Completed research projects

  • Estimation of stress levels in Dental students using ELISA based salivary Cortisol levels.

IV. Ongoing research projects

  • Quantitative assessment and association of serum fucose in different stages of Oral Submucous Fibrosis – Received RGUHS research grants.
  • Antibacterial Activity of Cow urine on Oral Cariogenic Bacteria- An in-Vitro study- Received internal research grants from the institution

SERVICES PROVIDED

The Department has good infrastructure and facilities to carry out histopathological, immunohsitochemical and basic hematological tests.

Laboratory is fully equipped with facilities for diagnosis of oral lesions.

  • Histopathology lab is equipped with semiautomatic microtome with section transfer system, necessary histopathology and special stains and immunohistochemistry set up.
  • Cytopathology lab with facilities for fine needle aspiration cytology and exfoliative cytology.
  • Hematology lab with facilities for basic blood investigations.

EQUIPMENT'S AVAILABLE IN THE DEPARTMENT

  • Binocular microscope with Penta head, Micro-photography and LCD display.
  • Semi automatic micro-tome with section transfer system.
  • Hot air oven.
  • Microwave
  • pH meter.
  • Centrifuge machine.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS 

Dr. Vanishree M

A Rare Case of Twinning involving Primary Maxillary Lateral Incisor with Review of Literature JCDR 2017;11(2):ZD09-ZD11
Assessment of Reactive gingival lesions of oral Cavity –A Histopathological study J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2017; 21(1): 180
Stress recognition in dental students using smartphone sensor and a software: A pilot study J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2018; 22(3): 314–317
Significance of micronuclei in buccal smears of mobile phone users: A comparative study J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2018; 22(3): 448.
Giant arteriovenous malformation of the face and upper lip. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2019;23(S1):32-5
Nonsyphilitic occurrence of mulberry molars: A rare case report. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2019;23(S1):106-10
Stress Levels Of Dental Students analyzed Using Elisa Based Saliary Cortisol Levels And Comparing With Smart Phone S-Health Sensor International Journal of Current Advanced Research 2019;8(10):18527-18529

Dr. Anila K

S. No Title of the Article Name of the Journal

1.

 Assessment of Reactive gingival lesions of oral Cavity –A Histopathological study Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology 2017; 21(1): 180

2.

 A Rare Case of Twinning Involving Primary Maxillary Lateral Incisor with Review of Literature J Clin Diagn Res 2017 Feb;11(2):ZD09-ZD11

3.

 Various methods to recognize stress levels J Clin Diagn Res 2017:1-2

4.

 Comparison of oral health status among pregnant and non-pregnant women residing in Raichur district  J Adv Clin Res Insights 2017; 4: 158–161

5.

 Oral biopsy in general dental practice  J Adv Clin Res Insights 2017; 4:162–165

6.

 Stress recognition in dental students using smartphone sensor and a software: A pilot study J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2018; 22(3): 314–317

7.

 Giant arteriovenous malformation of the face and upper lip. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2019;23(S1):32-5

8.

 Nonsyphilitic occurrence of mulberry molars: A rare case report. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2019;23(S1):106-10

9.

 Stress levels in dental students analyzed using ELISA based saliary cortisol levels and comparing with smart phone s-health sensor International Journal of current Advanced Research  2019;8(10): 18527-18529

Dr. Vardendra Manvikar

S. No Title of the Article Name of the Journal
A Rare Case of Twinning Involving Primary Maxillary Lateral Incisor with Review of Literature JCDR 2017 Feb;11(2):ZD09-ZD11

2.

 Assessment of Reactive gingival lesions of oral Cavity –A Histopathological study JOMFP 2017; 21(1): 180

3.

 Comparison of oral health status among pregnant and non-pregnant women residing in Raichur district J Adv Clin Res Insights 2017; 4: 158–161

4.

 Oral biopsy in general dental practice J Adv Clin Res Insights 2017; 4:162–165

5.

 Stress recognition in dental students using smartphone sensor and a software: A pilot study J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2018; 22(3): 314–317

6.

 Significance of micronuclei in buccal smears of mobile phone users: A comparative study J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2018; 22(3): 448.

7.

 Giant arteriovenous malformation of the face and upper lip. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2019;23(S1):32-5

8.

 Nonsyphilitic occurrence of mulberry molars: A rare case report. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2019;23(S1):106-10
Faculty Profile

Faculty Profile

Dr. Vanishree M

Dr. Vanishree M

Professor & Head

Dr. Anila K

Dr. Anila K

Reader

Dr. Vardendra Manvikar

Dr. Vardendra Manvikar

Reader

Dr. Nagamahita V

Dr. Nagamahita V

Reader

Dr. Ramya Dasari

Dr. Ramya Dasari

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Aparna Latha .H

Dr. Aparna Latha .H

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Vanishree M

Professor & Head

EDUCATION :

  • MDS from KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belguam in the year 2001.
  • BDS from College of Dental Sciences, Davangere in the year 1999.

EXPERIENCE: 21 years

  • Working as a Professor & Head at Navodaya Dental College, Raichur from Dec 2012 to till date
  • Worked as Principal at Navodaya Dental College from Jan 2015 to March 2017
  • Worked as Professor at Navodaya Dental College from Oct 2009 to Nov 2012
  • Worked as Reader at Navodaya Dental College from June 2008 to Sep 2009
  • Worked as Reader at AMES Dental College from Oct 2004 to May 2008
  • Worked as Senior Lecturer at AMES Dental College from October 2001 to September 2004

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS ATTENDED:

  • Conventional Xylene and Xylene free method for routine Histopathological preparation of tissue sections. Biotechnic and Histochemistry 2013; 1-7.
  • A Rare Case of Twinning Involving Primary Maxillary Lateral Incisor with Review of Literature. JCDR 2017 Feb;11(2):ZD09-ZD11.
  • Comparison of lip prints in two populations of India: Reflections based on preliminary examination. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2013; 5(1): 11-15.
  • Comparison of lip prints in two populations of India: Reflections based on preliminary examination. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2013; 5(1): 11-15.
  • Quantitative exfoliative cytology of squames obtained from iron deficiency anemia and healthy individuals. Journal of Advanced Clinical & Research Insights 2014; 1: 10–13.
  • Unicystic variant of low grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma: A rare case report. Journal of Advanced Clinical & Research Insights 2014; 2: 50–52.Evaluation of the orofacial lesions in treated leprosy patients. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2014; 18(3):386-389.
  • Comparison of honey with ethanol as an oral cytological fixative: A pilot study. J Cytol 2015;32:113-7.
  • Honey as an alternative fixative for oral tissue:An evaluation of processed and unprocessed honey. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2015;19:342-7.
  • Glandular Odontogenic cyst associated with an impacted maxillary canine: A rare case report. International Journal of Medical and Dental Case reports 2016; 1-4.
  • Determination of ABO Blood grouping and Rhesus factor from tooth Material. JOMFP 2016;20:540-4.
  • Significance of micronuclei in buccal smears of mobile phone users: A comparative study. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology JOMFP 2018; 22 (3): 448.
  • Stress recognition in dental students using smartphone sensor and a software: A pilot study. ournal of oral and maxillofacial pathology. JOMFP 2018; 22 (3): 314.
  • Giant arteriovenous malformation of the face and upper lip. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2019; 23 (4): 32.
  • Nonsyphilitic occurrence of mulberry molars: A rare case report. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2019; 23 (4);106.

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

  • Navodenticon- 2018 at Navodaya Dental College – 31/10/ 2018
  • First Forensic National Level Workshop in association with Indian Association of Forensic Odontology (IAFO)- 25/01/2019.
  • What After BDS? Much beyond dentistry – 25th June 2018
  • Oral Cancer Screening Programm among High risk population of Raichur – 01/06/2018 to 31/07/2018
  • Oral Hygiene month – 01/08/2018 to 31/08/2018
  • Zonal Hands on course on Regenerative Endodontics – “REVASCULARIZATION & REGENERATIVE STRATEGIES IN ENDOODNTICS” – 01st August 2018.
  • Prenatal and Infant dental Health care programme to nurses – 03/08/2018
  • “FACE TO FACE” ADVANCES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY – 6TH AUGUST 2018.
  • Oral Rehabiliation Programme – Free Denture week – 27/08/2018 to 01/09/2018.
  • Workshop on soft tissue surgeries on Animal Models- 31/08/2018.
  • Hands on workshop on the latest diagnostic tools for occlusion and TMJ disorder (Dent Scan) – 19/09/2018.
  • Secretes in Dentistry – Alumini Lecture series – 1 – 24/09/2018
  • Orthodontic Awareness week – 22/10/2018
  • Guest lecture on Sialoendoscopy and sleep medicine – 19/11/2018.
  • Recent advancements in Orthodontics – Alumini Lecture series – 2 – 23/11/2018.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

  • Member of IAOMP
  • Member of IDA

Dr. Anila K

Reader

EDUCATION :

  • MDS from SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad in the year 2011.
  • BDS from CODS , Davanagere in the year 2007.

EXPERIENCE: 11 years 5 months

  • Working as a Reader at Navodaya Dental College, Raichur

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS ATTENDED:

  • Comparative study of Candida in oral submucous fibrosis and healthy individuals.Rev Odonto cienc (Journal of Dental Science). 2011; 26(1): 71-76.
  • Comparative study of oral micronucleated cell frequency in oral submucous fibrosis patients and healthy individuals.J Clin Exp Dent 2011;3(3):e201-6.
  • Association of different finger prints in relation to ABO and Rh blood groups. Int J Biol Med Res 2014; 5(3): 4287-4292.
  • Immunohistochemical expression of Calretinin in Ameloblastoma, Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor and Keratocystic odontogenic tumor – A Comparative study. Applied Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Morphology 2014; 22: 762–767.
  • Angiosarcoma of Anterior gingival- A Case report with immunohistochemistry. JCDR 2016.Comparison of lip prints in two populations of India: Reflections based on preliminary examination. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2013; 5(1): 11-15.
  • Keloid: A case report and review of pathophysiology and differences between keloid and hypertrophy. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2013:17(1):116-120.
  • Quantitative exfoliative cytology of squames obtained from iron deficiency anemia and healthy individuals. Journal of Advanced Clinical & Research Insights 2014; 1: 10–13.
  • Unicystic variant of low grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma: A rare case report. Journal of Advanced Clinical & Research Insights 2014; 2: 50–52.
  • Evaluation of the orofacial lesions in treated leprosy patients. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2014; 18(3):386-389.
  • Comparison of honey with ethanol as an oral cytological fixative: A pilot study. J Cytol 2015;32:113-7.
  • Honey as an alternative fixative for oral tissue:An evaluation of processed and unprocessed honey. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2015;19:342-7.
  • Glandular Odontogenic cyst associated with an impacted maxillary canine: A rare case report. International Journal of Medical and Dental Case reports 2016; 1-4.
  • Determination of ABO Blood grouping and Rhesus factor from tooth Material. JOMFP 2016;20:540-4.
  • Significance of micronuclei in buccal smears of mobile phone users: A comparative study. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology JOMFP 2018; 22 (3): 448.
  • Stress recognition in dental students using smartphone sensor and a software: A pilot study. ournal of oral and maxillofacial pathology. JOMFP 2018; 22 (3): 314.
  • Giant arteriovenous malformation of the face and upper lip. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2019; 23 (4): 32.
  • Nonsyphilitic occurrence of mulberry molars: A rare case report. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2019; 23 (4);106.

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

  • Navodenticon- 2018 at Navodaya Dental College – 31/10/ 2018
  • First Forensic National Level Workshop in association with Indian Association of Forensic Odontology (IAFO)- 25/01/2019.
  • What After BDS? Much beyond dentistry – 25th June 2018
  • Oral Cancer Screening Programm among High risk population of Raichur – 01/06/2018 to 31/07/2018
  • Oral Hygiene month – 01/08/2018 to 31/08/2018
  • Zonal Hands on course on Regenerative Endodontics – “REVASCULARIZATION & REGENERATIVE STRATEGIES IN ENDOODNTICS” – 01st August 2018.
  • Prenatal and Infant dental Health care programme to nurses – 03/08/2018
  • “FACE TO FACE” ADVANCES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY – 6TH AUGUST 2018.
  • Oral Rehabiliation Programme – Free Denture week – 27/08/2018 to 01/09/2018.
  • Workshop on soft tissue surgeries on Animal Models- 31/08/2018.
  • Hands on workshop on the latest diagnostic tools for occlusion and TMJ disorder (Dent Scan) – 19/09/2018.
  • Secretes in Dentistry – Alumini Lecture series – 1 – 24/09/2018
  • Orthodontic Awareness week – 22/10/2018
  • Guest lecture on Sialoendoscopy and sleep medicine – 19/11/2018.
  • Recent advancements in Orthodontics – Alumini Lecture series – 2 – 23/11/2018.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

  • Member of IAOMP
  • Member of IDA

Dr. Vardendra Manvikar

Reader

EDUCATION :

  • MDS from Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Chidambaram in the year 2012.
  • BDS from AME’s Dental College, Raichur in the year 2005.

EXPERIENCE: 9 Years 11 Months

  • Working as a Reader at Navodaya Dental College, Raichur

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS ATTENDED:

  • Smear layer and debris removal using manual Ni-Ti files compared with rotary Protaper NiTi files – An In-Vitro SEM study. International Oral Health 2014; 6(1): 89–94.
  • Squamous cell Carcinoma of submandibular salivary Gland – A rare case report. JOMFP 2014;18(2): 299-302.
  • Role of HPV and tumor suppressor genes in Oral Cancer- A review. JOMFP 2016: 20(1): 106–110.
  • A Rare Case of Twinning Involving Primary Maxillary Lateral Incisor with Review of Literature. JCDR 2017 ;11(2):ZD09-ZD11.
  • Stress recognition in dental students using smartphone sensor and a software: A pilot study. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2018; 22(3):314-317

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

  • Navodenticon- 2018 at Navodaya Dental College – 31/10/ 2018First Forensic National Level Workshop in association with Indian Association of Forensic Odontology (IAFO)- 25/01/2019.
  • What After BDS? Much beyond dentistry – 25th June 2018
  • Oral Cancer Screening Programm among High risk population of Raichur – 01/06/2018 to 31/07/2018
  • Oral Hygiene month – 01/08/2018 to 31/08/2018
  • Zonal Hands on course on Regenerative Endodontics – “REVASCULARIZATION & REGENERATIVE STRATEGIES IN ENDOODNTICS” – 01st August 2018.
  • Prenatal and Infant dental Health care programme to nurses – 03/08/2018
  • “FACE TO FACE” ADVANCES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY – 6TH AUGUST 2018.
  • Oral Rehabiliation Programme – Free Denture week – 27/08/2018 to 01/09/2018.
  • Workshop on soft tissue surgeries on Animal Models- 31/08/2018.
  • Hands on workshop on the latest diagnostic tools for occlusion and TMJ disorder (Dent Scan) – 19/09/2018.
  • Secretes in Dentistry – Alumini Lecture series – 1 – 24/09/2018
  • Orthodontic Awareness week – 22/10/2018
  • Guest lecture on Sialoendoscopy and sleep medicine – 19/11/2018.
  • Recent advancements in Orthodontics – Alumini Lecture series – 2 – 23/11/2018.
  • Empowering teachers as educators –Faculty development programme -RGUHS Gulbarga, 2018
  • Insights into haemolytic and coagulation disorders- General Pathology, NMC 2018

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

  • Member of IAOMP
  • Member of IDA

Dr. Nagamahita V

Reader

EDUCATION :

  • MDS from KM Shah Dental College & Hospital, Vadodra, Gujarat in the year 2012.
  • BDS from SDM college of Dental Sciences, Dharwad in the year 2006.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Working as a Reader at Navodaya Dental College, Raichur

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS ATTENDED:

  • Evaluation of different pH levels of calcium hydroxide on Enterococcus faecalis: an in vitro study. Microbiology Research 2012; 3:e22:91-93.
  • Analysis of gingival biopsies in the Gujarati population: A retrospective study. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics 2014;10:1088-92.
  • Facial Features and Iron Overload Detected in Buccal Smears of Thalassemia Patient: A Case Report. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology 2014;5(2):37-40.
  • Psammomatoid juvenile ossifying fibroma of mandible in a 6-year-old child. Indian J Dent 2016;7:44-7.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

  • Member of IAOMP

Dr. Ramya Dasari

SENIOR LECTURER

EDUCATION :

  • B.D.S: Government Dental College, Cuddappa, AP
  • M.D.S: Narayana Institute of Dental Science, Vijayawada, AP

EXPERIENCE: 1 Year 4 Months

  • Working as a Senior Lecturer in Dept. of Oral Pathology at Navodaya Dental College, Raichur, Karnataka.

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Obesity and Type II Diabetes Mellitus : is Resistin the link ? Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Practice.
  • AOT arising from Dentigerous cyst - A Hybrid variant report of three rare cases with Review of Literature.

 

Dr. Aparna Latha .H

SENIOR LECTURER

EDUCATION:

  • BDS from Lenora Institute of  Dental Science, Rajahmundry, AP
  • MDS from G. Pullareddy Dental College and Hospital, Kurnool, AP

EXPERIENCE: 4 months

  • Working as a Senior Lecturer in the Dept. of Oral pathology at Navodaya Dental College, Raichur, Karnataka

PUBLICATION:

  • An Overview of Epithelium - October 2022 | IJIRT | Volume 9 Issue 5 | ISSN: 2349-6002,  IJIRT 157059 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN TECHNOLOGY 762.
  • LYMPHOEPITHELIAL LESIONS OF SALIVARY GLANDS - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. 2022 IJCRT | Volume 10, Issue 10 October 2022 | ISSN: 2320-2882.
  • AN OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH: APOPTOSIS - Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) | ISSN-2349-5162 | JETIR September 2022, Volume 9, Issue 9.

 

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