Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Department Description
ConsEndo of APDCH is one of the state’s most advanced dental department in South India, serving a comprehensive dental care from Preventive to Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry. This department operates several meticulously structured programs, offering the most advanced curriculum available in the state, encompassing academic, research and clinical dimensions.
The department infrastructure includes,
• Undergraduate clinic
• Post graduate clinic
• Preclinical lab with phantom heads for both under and postgraduate students
• Ceramic lab
• Microsurgery room with dental operating microscope
• Wet and dry sterilization areas
• Well equipped seminar hall with LCD projector and visualizer.
Tremendous Clinical Exposure
Our department offers unmatched clinical exposure, immersing students in diverse hands on patient care experience . This extensive training equips graduates with the skills and confidence to excel in any clinical setting.
Robust curriculum
The well rounded approach prepares graduates to excel in dynamic and evolving fields.
Vision
The vision of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics department (APDCH) are as follows,
• To create highly skilled dental professionals and to serve rural population in this region which is provided with well equipped and advanced treatment care for enriching their lives.
• To provide top quality education matching international standards for the students who are made to work with advanced equipments coupled with innovative teaching methods.
• To encourage students to come with innovative ideas and carry out their own research under the guidance of faculty.
Mission
Our mission is to make a center of excellence for high level teaching – learning process and to evolve the knowledge of students through research. To make an effective contribution to the society, especially rural area.
• To make students communicate better with patients through orientation in student centric learning environment
• To develop competent, well efficient dental professionals with appropriate knowledge and skills by following NABH standards in patient care.
• To conduct faculty development program which helps the faculty in updating their knowledge in recent advances.
• To upgrade the equipments to an advanced level which will aid in increased efficiency in patient care.
• To provide access to socially under developed areas of this locality population through dental education and treatment. To inculcate a sense of national pride and impart ethical principles and moral values and communication in students.
• To share a knowledge with other reputed institution in the area of knowledge, technology and research.
Microendontics
This specialised microendontics program focuses on advanced techniques using microscopy allowing for precise diagnosis and treatment of complex root canal access cases.
Digital Dentistry
Our digital dentistry program leverages the latest technology, including CAD/CAM and 3D imaging, to revolutionise patient care with enhanced precision and efficiency.
Minimal Invasive Dentistry
Our Minimal Invasive Dentistry program emphasises techniques that preserve natural tooth structure while delivering effective treatments. Students learn to apply advanced, patient-centred approaches that prioritize conservation and long-term oral health.
Faculty Details
Dr. B Veni Ashok
Professor and HOD
Dr. N Bharath
Professor
Dr. N Senthil Nathan
Reader
Dr. S Karthikeyan
Reader
Dr. S Sriram
Reader
Dr. S Sathish
Reader
Dr. K Ohm Nijandhan
Reader
Dr. V Sudhakar
Lecturer
Dr. T Sowmiya
Lecturer
Dr. R Sujith
Lecturer
Dr.Purushothaman
Lecturer
Dr. Saranya Sivaraj
Lecturer
Lab & Equipments
Key features:
• Highly qualified faculty who are skilled in academics, clinicals and research.
• Well-equipped laboratory for undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Preclinical conservative lab offers simulation training in mannequins and imparts the required skill to do clinical work.
• Fully equipped Ceramic lab
• State of the art infrastructure with high magnification dental operating microscope, advanced equipment for rotary endodontics and aesthetic procedures.
• Digital Radiography with high accuracy.
• Minor surgery clinic for surgical endodontics.
• Department organizes continuing dental education programs to upgrade the knowledge of faculty and students.
• Periodical hands-on programs for students keep the students updated with recent advances.
• Departmentlibrary with latest books and Wi-Fi internet facility.
• Well-equipped laboratory for undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Preclinical conservative lab offers simulation training in mannequins and imparts the required skill to do clinical work.
• Fully equipped Ceramic lab
• State of the art infrastructure with high magnification dental operating microscope, advanced equipment for rotary endodontics and aesthetic procedures.
• Digital Radiography with high accuracy.
• Minor surgery clinic for surgical endodontics.
• Department organizes continuing dental education programs to upgrade the knowledge of faculty and students.
• Periodical hands-on programs for students keep the students updated with recent advances.
• Departmentlibrary with latest books and Wi-Fi internet facility.
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Publications
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences | Dr.Purusothaman A |
| International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR) | Dr.Ohm Nijandhan K |
| patent | Dr.SOWMIYA T |
| Journal of Pharmacy and Bio allied Sciences | Dr.N.Bharath |
| The Patent office journal | Dr. Sriram sankar |
| SI.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT IN DENTISTRY Category II | Dr.Sujith R |
| 2 | European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine | Dr.Ohm Nijandhan K |
| 3 | European chemical bulletin. | Dr.SOWMIYA T |
| 4 | Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice | Dr.N.Bharath |
| 5 | The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 6 | European Chemical Bulletin | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 7 | Paripex -Indian journal of research | Dr. Sriram sankar |
| 8 | European chemical bulletin | Dr. Sriram sankar |
| 9 | Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice | Dr. Sriram sankar |
| SI.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Comparative Evaluation Of Cleaning Efficacy Of R-Endo Retreatment System Obturated With Two Different Core Materials And Sealers An IN VITRO STUDY: Journal of Contemporary dental Research:Vol-3 Issues 1 Jan-Jun 2021 | Dr.T.Sowmiya |
| 2 | An In Vitro Study To Compare And Evaluate Microleakage And Compressive Strength Of Two Different Types Of Glass Ionomer Cements. Journal Of Research And Advancement In Dentistry J Res Adv Dent 2021;12(6):371- 373. | Dr.T.Sowmiya |
| 3 | Chemical characterization and physical properties of dental restorative composite resin with a novel multifunctional cross-linking comonomer. The journal of contemporary Dental practice, volume 22 issue 6 | Dr.Sudhakar V. |
| 4 | Comparative evaluation of the degree of conversion of four different composites polymerized using ultrafast photopolymerization technique: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2021;24:77-82 | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| 5 | JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY DENTAL PRACTICE Category I | Dr.Sujith R |
| 6 | JOURNAL OF INDIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION TAMILNADU (JIDAT) Category III | Dr.Sujith R |
| 7 | Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice | Dr.Ohm Nijandhan K |
| 8 | patent | Dr.SOWMIYA T |
| 9 | Journal of international oral health | Dr.SOWMIYA T |
| 10 | International Journal of Health Sciences | Dr.SOWMIYA T |
| 11 | Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice | Dr.N.Bharath |
| 12 | Journal of Pharmacy and Bio allied Sciences | Dr.N.Bharath |
| 13 | Dental instrument to stop bleeding | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 14 | European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 15 | International Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 16 | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 17 | Endodontology | DR .B VENI ASHOK |
| 18 | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research | DR .B VENI ASHOK |
| 19 | Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice | Dr. Sriram sankar |
| 20 | International journal of esthethic and restorative dentistry | Dr. Sriram sankar |
| 21 | The patent office journal | Dr. Sriram sankar |
| 22 | Journal of research and advancement in dentistry | Dr. Sriram sankar |
| SI.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Comparative Evaluation Of Cleaning Efficacy Of R-Endo Retreatment System Obturated With Two Different Core Materials And Sealers An IN VITRO STUDY: Journal of Contemporary dental Research:Vol-3 Issues 1 Jan-Jun 2021 | Dr.T.Sowmiya |
| 2 | An In Vitro Study To Compare And Evaluate Microleakage And Compressive Strength Of Two Different Types Of Glass Ionomer Cements. Journal Of Research And Advancement In Dentistry J Res Adv Dent 2021;12(6):371- 373. | Dr.T.Sowmiya |
| 3 | Chemical characterization and physical properties of dental restorative composite resin with a novel multifunctional cross-linking comonomer. The journal of contemporary Dental practice, volume 22 issue 6 | Dr.Sudhakar V. |
| 4 | Comparative evaluation of the degree of conversion of four different composites polymerized using ultrafast photopolymerization technique: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2021;24:77-82 | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| 5 | IOSR JOURNAL OF DENTAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCES (IOSR-JDMS) Category III | Dr.Sujith R |
| 6 | Mahi publication | Dr.Ohm Nijandhan K |
| 7 | Journal of Research and Advancement in dentistry | Dr.SOWMIYA T |
| 8 | Journal of contemporary dental research | Dr.N.Bharath |
| 8 | Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice | Dr.N.Bharath |
| 9 | Comparative Evaluation Of Cleaning Efficacy Of R-Endo Retreatment System Obturated With Two Different Core Materials And Sealers An In Vitro Study | DR.SATHISH |
| 10 | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 11 | International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR) | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 12 | Scientific Reports | DR .B VENI ASHOK |
| SI.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | IOSR Journal of dental and medical research (IOSR-JDMS) | Dr.Purusothaman A |
| 2 | Journal of Pharmacy and Bio allied Sciences | Dr.N.Bharath |
| 3 | Journal of Contemporary dental Research | DR.SUDHAKAR |
| 4 | Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice | DR.SATHISH |
| 5 | International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research | Dr.SENTHILNATHAN |
| 6 | Journal of International Society of preventive and Community dentistry | DR .B VENI ASHOK |
| 7 | General Dentistry | DR .B VENI ASHOK |
| 8 | Lost Dentin Redefined With “Biodentine” – A Case Series. Journal of Contemporary Dental Research. Vol 2, Issue 2, July – Dec 2020. Pg 38-41. | Dr.B.Hemasathya, Dr.Sudhakar. V |
| 9 | Evaluation Of Shaping Efficacy And Canal Centering Ability Of Reciprocating Handpiece With Stainless Steel K File, Niti K File And Waveone Using Cbct. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies.Volume 4, Issue 7; July: 2020; Page No. 163-167 | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| 10 | Comparative Evaluation Of Radiographic Assessment And Microleakage Between Conventional And A Novel Method Of Orthograde Placement Of Mta At The Root Apex – An Invitro Study. International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research. Volume 4, Issue 6; June: 2020; Page No.33 -37. | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| 11 | Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Toothpastes Containing Probiotic and Neem as Primary Ingredient on Salivary Streptococcus mutans in Melmaruvathur Population: An In Vivo Study Journal of Pharmacy and Bio allied Sciences Supplemental Issue August 2020 | Dr.Bharath N. Dr.S.Karthikeyan |
| 12 | Comparative Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Octenidine:An In Vitro Confocal Laser Study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, Volume 21 Issue 8 (August 2020) 907 | Dr.Bharath N. Dr.S.Sathish |
| 13 | Comparative Evaluation of the Antioxidant Effects of Oregano on Bleached Enamel Using Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy Analysis: An In Vitro Study.The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. Volume 21 Issue 10 (October 2020) First 115 | Dr.Bharath N. Dr.R.Sujith |
| SI.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Revascularization of A Necrotic Immature Permanent Central Incisor: A Case Report. Scientific Archives of Dental Sciences, 2019 Vol 2 Issue 12 (Page no 89-92) | Dr.Ohm Nijandhan K. |
| SI.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | A comparative evaluation of the efficacy of wave one and one shape single file systems in reduction of enterococcus faecalis count-an in vitro study, Journal of contemporary dental research , VOL 1 ISSUE 1 –JUNE-DEC2016 | Dr.Bharath N. |
| 2 | Finishing and Polishing Evaluation of Novel Dental Composites after Three Body Wear An Invitro- Scanning Electron Microscope Study ,International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016 61-64. | Dr.Bharath N. |
| 3 | Comparative Evaluation of Wear Resistance of Novel Posterior Composites-An in Vitro SEM Study, Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research,Volume 3~ Issue 8 (2016) pp: 01-06 ISSN(Online) : 2394-076X ISSN (Print):2394-0751. | Dr.Bharath N. |
| 4 | Management of separated instrument in Apical part of Mandibular Molar by Intentional Reimplantation. – A Case Series. (Case Report) International Organization Of Scientific Research-Journal Of Dental& Medical Sciences. Volume 15, Issue8 Ver. X (August 2016),PP 97-99 | Dr.S.Karthikeyan |
| 5 | Management of Complicated Crown Fracture: Tooth Fragment Re-Attachment as A Single Visit Procedure with Crown Lengtyhening by Diode Laser: An Interdisciplinary Case Series. (Case Report) International Organization Of Scientific Research- Journal Of Dental& Medical Sciences Volume15, Issue 7 Ver.VIII (July 2016), PP 50-54 | Dr.S.Karthikeyan |
| SI.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Odontogenic myxoma of maxilla: A rare presentation in an elderly female, Journal of Pharmacy and Bio allied Sciences, August 2015 Vol 7 Supplement2 | Dr.Bharath N. |
| 2 | Biological Restorations – 2 case reports (Case Report) JIDAT 2015; 20-25 | Dr.S.Karthikeyan |
| SI.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Of School Teachers Towards Oral Health In Pondicherry, Journal Of Clinical And Diagnostic Research, August 2014 Volume 8 Issue-8 | Dr.Bharath N. |
| 2 | Antibacterial activity of Ficus bengalensis ON ORAL CARCINOGENIC Pathogens. (Original Research) Biomedicine 2014; 34(2): 180-184 | Dr.S.Karthikeyan |
On Going Research
| Sl.No. | TITLE | NAME |
| 1 | Root Reinforcement After Obturation With A Novel Herbal Biosealer, Nanoseal Plus Sealer And Bioceramic Sealer -A Comparative Study | Dr Arunkumar R K |
| 2 | Comparative assessment of reversal efficacy of Novel herbal sealer in teeth subjected to Fractional radiation therapy – an invitro sem Study | Dr Arunkumar R K |
| 3 | Comparative assessment of Antibacterial efficacy of Novel Herbal Root Canal Irrigants against Enterococcus faecalis– An invitro study | Dr Arunkumar R K |
| 4 | Evaluation Of Hydrogen Peroxide Based Bleaching Agents Containing Different Concentrations Of Sodium Trimetaphosphate, Calcium Sodium Phospho Silicate , Arginine On Enamel Demineralization –An Invitro Study | Dr Madhankumar L |
| 5 | Comparative Evaluation of Triple Antibiotic Paste mixed with different Nano particles as Intracanal Medicaments against Enterococcus Faecalis in single rooted Human teeth. An In Vitro Study | Dr Sreevidhya G |
| 6 | Evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of dopamine incorporated self etch adhesive system against streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus acidophillus | Dr Jayanthi Dr Poorani |
| 7 | Effect of modified herbal irrigants and activation techniques on release of calcium hydroxide from dentin of extracted teeth an Invitro study | Dr Madhankumar L |
| 8 | Comparative Evaluation of Triple Antibiotic Paste mixed with silver Nano particles at different concentration as Intracanal Medicaments against Enterococcus Faecalis . An In Vitro Study | Dr Sreevidhya G |
Books & Chapters
VIVA VOCE MANUAL IN CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS ISBN NO 978-93-91556-97-6
TEXT BOOK AUTHORS
DR B. HEMASATHYA, MDS.,
DR. N. BHARATH, MDS.,
DR. S. KARTHIKEYAN, MDS.,
DR. E. PREMKUMAR, MDS.,
CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED BY
DR. K. OHMNIJANDHAN, MDS.,
DR V. SUDHAKAR, MDS.,
DR R. SUJITH, MDS.,
Awards & Achievements
Faculty Awards
Student Awards
| AWARD CATEGORY | TITLIE OF CONFEFERENCE/ MEETING | ORGANISED BY | NAME |
| Outstanding Academician in Endodontics | Global healthcare Award 2021 | GOMHA | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| Dental Divas Award- Outstanding Researcher in Endodontics | Global healthcare Award 2021 | GOMHA | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| Excellence in research guidance 2021 | Research Guidance | Research Education Solutions | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| Outstanding Academician in Endodontics | Global healthcare Award 2021 | GOMHA | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Excellence in research in field of conservative dentistry and Endodontics, 2021 | Research | Research Education Solutions | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Clinical excellence in Endodontics | Global healthcare Award 2021 | GOMHA | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Research excellence award | Research | Research Education Solutions | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Best paper | World dental and oral health Congress | World dental and oral health Congress | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Emerging Researcher in Endodontics | Global healthcare Award 2021 | GOMHA | Dr N.Senthil Nathan |
| Young Researcher in Endodontics | Global healthcare Award 2021 | GOMHA | Dr.Ohmnijandhan.K |
| ACTIVITY (PAPER PRESENTATION/ QUIZ) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANISED BY | NAME |
| Best paper presentation | 33rd IACDE Dentin Microhardness changes following routine irrigation regimens and medicaments and its reversal using antioxidants | 33 rd IACDE | Dr. Yoghapadhma |
| Emerging star award | Annual CEAT awards | CEAT | Dr. Yoghapadhma |
| ACTIVITY (PAPER PRESENTATION/ QUIZ) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANISED BY | NAME |
| Best Paper presentation | CEATALENT 2020-Invitro effects of desensitizing agents on dentinal tubule occlusion and erosion wear- | CEAT | Dr.Anton michael J |
| Best Poster presentation | CEATALENT 2020-Prevention of Dental caries | CEAT | Dr Jayanthi / Dr Poorani/ Dr Sudha |
| ACTIVITY (PAPER PRESENTATION/ QUIZ) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANISED BY | NAME |
| Best paper presentation | 5TH ACDI Virtual conference- Smile refashioning- A leading visionary in dental esthetics -2021 | ACDI | Dr.Kanaga Priyaa |
| Best Paper presentation | 36th IACDE National conference in 2020- 2021- comparing the effect of two naturally occurring Collagen cross linking agents on the sodium hypochlorite treated dentin- An invitro study. | IACDE | Dr Jayanthi |
| Best Poster presentation | World dental & Oral health congress 2021- Management of open apex an update. | Royal college of surgery Edinburgh | Dr Jayanthi |
| Certificate of appreciation | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Association (CEAT) 2020-2021- Best postgraduate award. | CEAT | Dr Sudha |
| First prize | Dental innovation 2021 | APDCH | Dr.Sudha |
| Best Paper presentation | ECCLIRES 2021-Rare occurance of Bayonet shaped two canals in maxillary right lateral incisor. A case report. | Sree Balaji Dental College, Chennai | Dr Sudha |
| Best Paper presentation | 3rd International Conference of ECCLIERES 2021-Enigma to Endodontist- Endodontic management of Mandibular Premolar having two roots and canal. A Case report. | Sree Balaji Dental College, Chennai | Dr Sree Vidhya |
| 1st prize -Paper presentation | World dental and Oral health congress- Endodontic management of radix Entomolaris .A case series. | Royal College of Surgery Edinburgh | Dr Sree Vidhya |
Achievements (Chairperson / Guest Speaker) - Faculty
| ACTIVITY (PRESENTAION/ POSTER/CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Guest Lecture | FINISH LINE 2021 Recent Advances in Ceramics | SRIHER | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| ACTIVITY (PRESENTAION/ POSTER/CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Guest Speaker | PG GYAN | APDCH | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| Chaired A Session By Famous International Endodontist Dr.Mohamed Jamal From Dubai, Who Is A Pioneer In Regenerative Endodontics In Ifea World Endodontic Congress. | IFEA World Endodontic Congress. | IFEA | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| Chaired a session of delegate paper presentation in ECCLIRES 2021, International Conference. | ECCLIRES 2021, International Conference. | SBDCH | Dr.B.Hemasathya |
| Chaired a session in IACDE virtual 36 th National conference and 21 St National PG Convention | IACDE virtual 36 th National conference and 21 St National PG Convention | KLE UNIVERSITY | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Chaired a session in IFEA world Endodontic congress | IFEA World Endodontic Congress. | IFEA | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Guest lecture | Dental education department training program | APDCH | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Paper presentation | IACDE virtual 36 th National conference and 21 St National PG Convention | KLE UNIVERSITY | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Paper presentation | World dental and oral health Congress | World dental and oral health Congress | Dr.Bharath N. |
| Guest lecture | IDA MEET madhuranthagam | IDA madhuranthaga m | Dr.N.Senthil Nathan |
| Guest lecture | IDA MEET MADHURANTHA GAM | IDA madhuranthaga m | Dr.V.Sudhakar |
| Guest lecture | World Dental Conference | World Dental Congress | DR Ohm Nijandhan..K |
| Paper presentation | International Conference | International Federation of Endodontic Association | DR Ohm Nijandhan..K |
| Poster presentation | World Dental Conference | World Dental Congress | DR Ohm Nijandhan..K |
Department Events
| PROGRAM |
| RACE 2017 |
| CONS & ENDO DAY 2017 |
| RESTO SAKTHI 2017 |
| PROGRAM |
| RACE 2018 |
| CONS & ENDO DAY 2018 |
| PROGRAM |
| RACE 2019 |
| CONS & ENDO DAY 2019 |
| PROGRAM |
| CONS & ENDO DAY 2021 |
| ROLE OF PROBIOTICS IN MANAGEMENT OF DENTAL CARIES -CDE |
| TO LUTE OR TO BOND -CDE |
| RACE 2021 |
Microscopic Endodontics
