Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
Department Description
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology provides a Centre for teaching scholarly activities, deals with patient care, and is concerned with the diagnosis of a wide range of diseases in the oral and maxillofacial region. The department deals with teaching Oral Anatomy & Tooth Morphology, Embryology, and Oral Histology for I BDS and Oral Pathology & Microbiology for II & III BDS during undergraduation. Our department is involved in training postgraduate students in the specialty of Oral Pathology and Microbiology. Our teaching module includes live demonstrations, slide discussions, clinical training, identification of hard and soft tissue specimens, histopathological and microbiological investigations, exfoliative cytology, and salivary analytical studies. We strive to provide a quality and accurate diagnosis for any histopathological evaluation. Our department is well equipped with advanced equipments for diagnostic purposes.
We have a well-maintained museum with formalin-fixed post-operative specimen, dental casts, models, posters to broaden the knowledge for students. The Oral Pathology department is actively involved in providing services to the patients in the areas of hematology, histopathology, cytology, and microbiology, and salivary analysis. Various research projects are carried out by the postgraduate students and the teaching staff. CDE programs, certificate courses, value-added courses, OOO symposiums and workshops are periodically conducted by our department to enhance the knowledge of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Undergraduate and Postgraduate students are guided and trained for scientific papers and poster presentations in national and international conferences.
Vision
The department of oral and maxillofacial pathology strives to be recognized for academic excellence, histopathological diagnosis and patient care with oral cancer awareness and research.
Mission
• To Provide patient care by means of diagnostic pathological, cytological, and forensic odontological services of the highest quality.
• Stimulate a systematic approach to guide students thereby contributing to the delivery of competent graduates.
• To provide excellent training in normal oral and paraoral anatomy, histology, and embryology.
• To guide the students in diagnosing the common disorders of orofacial region by histopathological examination.
• To teach the students the basic concepts of microscopy and its applications, histopathology, cytology, hematology, salivary analysis, and other diagnostic methods.
• To provide early diagnostic approach for oral cncaer by means of exfoliative cytology and oral PAP smear technique.
• We impart training in the art of carving the morphology of teeth, which guides students in restorative procedures.
Faculty Details
Dr. S Shamala
Professor & HOD
Dr. M Devi
Professor
Dr. I Janani
Reader
Dr. A Beeula Rajakumari
Lecturer
Dr. S Kokila
Lecturer
Dr. B Adhithya
Lecturer
Lab & Equipments
Lab Facilities :
2. Cytology lab
3. Hematology lab
4. Immunohistochemistry lab
Equipments In The Department :
2. Mono-ocular microscopes
3. Penta-Head Microscope
4. Cryo-stat in OT
5. Semi-automatic microtome
6. Colorimeter
7. Centrifuge
8. Tissue floatation bath
9. Wax bath
10. Autoclave
11. Incubator
12. UV- sterilization cabinet
13. hematology equipment & pH meter
Services Offered
2. Cytology and PAP smears
3. Hematology
4. Salivary studies
5. Immunohistochemistry
6. Frozen Section
7. Oral PAP smear
Publications
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1. | Multiple myeloma involving Mandible: In an Elderly Female. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Aug 2015; Vol 7, Supplement 2: 763-765. | Dr. M. Devi Dr. K. Dhivya |
| 2. | Cancer Stem Cells – Recalcitrant Cells. e- Midas journal. Volume:3/Issue:4/Pages1- 29/December2015 | Dr. M. Devi |
| 3. | Oral pigmentation: A review. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2015 Aug;7(Suppl 2):S403-8. | Dr. M. Devi |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1. | An Unusual Occurrence of Bilateral Maxillary Supernumerary Teeth with Dilaceration in Impacted Tooth and Talon Cusp in Erupted Tooth. Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Journal. 2016 Jan 1;7(1). | Dr. Devi. M |
| 2. | The Use & Misuse Of Steroids. Baoj Dentisry. 2016 | Dr. Dinakaran |
| 3. | Neurilemmoma of Tongue: Case Report And Literature Review. Int J Recent Sci Res. 2016. 7(12), pp. 14831-14834. | Dr. Devi. M |
| 4. | Odontogenic Keratocyst in Maxillary Premolar Region – An Unusual Site. Journal of Contemporary Dental Research. Vol 1, Issue 1, June – Dec 2016 | Dr. M. Devi Dr. K. Dhivya |
| 5. | Mucocele – A diagnostic dilemma (Case Report). Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2016;8:S 168-70 | Dr. Vasupradha Dr. Dhinakaran |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1. | Traumatic Bone Cyst – An Incidental Finding!! (Case Report). International Journal of Current Research Vol.9, Issue 01, pp:45454-45457, Jan 2017 | Dr. Vasupradha Dr. Dhinakaran |
| 2. | A study on awareness of early detection and screening of potentially malignant oral disorders and oral cancer. Journal of Dr.NTR University of health sciences. Jan – March 2017. Volume 6 Issue 1. | Dr. M. Devi Dr. K. Dhivya |
| 3. | A Massive Growth in an Uncommon Site in Mandible- Pyogenic Granuloma (Case Report). International Journal of Current Research Vol.9, Issue 03, pp:47957- 47959, March 2017 | Dr. Vasupradha Dr. Dhinakaran |
| 4. | Memory T Cells (CD45RO) Role and Evaluation in Pathogenesis of Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Mucositis. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. May 2017. Volume 11. Issue 5. ZC 84-ZC 86 | Dr. M. Devi Dr. K. Dhivya |
| 5. | Hair dye– a novel inking substitute in histopathology. International Journal of Current Advanced Research.Volume 6, issue 2. 2017 | Dr. Devi. M |
| 6. | Recurrent Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour of Right Maxillary Sinus Involving the Right Infraorbital Rim (Case Report). National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery 2017;8:70-4 | Dr. Vasupradha |
| 7. | Clinical Significance of Salivary Urea as an Alternative Diagnostic Aid in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients (Original Research). International Journal Of Current Medical And Pharmaceutical Research, Vol.3,Issue(09),pp.2324-2328,September 2017 | Dr. Vasupradha |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1. | Cytological Intracellular Glycogen Evaluation using PAS and PAS-D Stains to Correlate Plasma Glucose in Diabetics. India Journal of Dental Research. July 2019. Volume 30. Page no 703-707 | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Dhivya. K Dr. Vasupradha Dr. Menaka |
| 2. | Evaluation of salivary alkaline phosphatase levels in tobacco users to determine its role as a biomarker in oral potentially malignant disorders. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology. 2019. Volume 23, page no 344-8 | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Dhivya. K Dr. Vasupradha Dr. Menaka |
| 3. | Palatal swelling in a young adult. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology. 2019; 23: S27 – 31 | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Saranya. V |
| 4. | Dermatoglyphics and their relationship with blood groups – An exploration. Journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences. 2019 May;11(Suppl 2):S285-S288 | Dr. V. Saranya |
| 5. | Viral hepatitis : Act or Never. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR – JDMS). | Dr. Nithya |
| 6. | Bcl 2 expression in reactive oral lesions and oral epithelial dysplasia associated with carcinogen exposure . J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2019 May-Aug;23(2):306 | Dr. Nithya |
| 7 | The Indian Dental Litigation Landscape: An analysis of judgements on dental negligence claims in Indian Consumer Redressal Forums. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine. 2019 Nov;68:101863 | Dr. V. Saranya |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1. | Comparative evaluation of xerostomia among diabetic and non-diabetic subjects wearing complete dentures. Journal of Pharmacy and Biollied Sciences. August 2020. Suppl 1. S419-S 422 | Dr. Dhivya. K |
| 2. | Effect of different types of tea on salivary pH – An in-vitro study. Journal of Dr.NTR University of health sciences. August 2020. Volume 9. Pg no 172-177 | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Dhivya. K Dr. Devika |
| 3. | Oral Mucocele – A review of 30 cases. Journal of Contemporary Dental Research. Volume – 2, issue- 1, Jan-June 2020. | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Vasupradha |
| 4. | Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2020 Feb;24(Suppl 1):S19-S22. | Dr. Shamala Dr. Vasupradha Dr. Menaka |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1. | Diagnostic Approach of Juvenile Aggressive Fibromatosis of Mandible. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology. 2021 Sep 6. | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Devika |
| 2. | Antifungal Efficacy of Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R.Br on Candida Species Isolated from the Oral Cavity: an Invitro Study. Journal of orofacial sciences. Year : 2021 | Volume: 13 | Issue Number: 1 | Page: 67-72 | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Devika |
| 3. | Stature estimation of an individual using nasal,facial and palatal height among Tamilnadu population. Vol -13/(s)June 2021/751-755. Journal of Pharmacy and Biollied Sciences | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Dhivya. K Dr. Dinakaran Dr. Hariganesh |
| 4. | Salivary biomarkers – A novel diagnostic tool in oral and systemic diseases. Journal of Contemporary Dental Research. Jan – July 2021. Volume 3 Issue 1. | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Dhivya. K Dr. Devika |
| 5. | Immunohistochemical detection of 8 OHdG – A biomarker of oxidative DNA damage in OSMF. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. January 2021. Volume 24. 536-41 | Dr. Devi. M Dr. Dhivya. K Dr. Chandramohan. K |
| 6. | Immunohistochemical expression and evaluation of cyclin D1 and MCM2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma and verrucous carcinoma. (Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology) – Ahead of Print) | Dr. S.Shamala Dr.K. Dhivya Dr. Menaka |
| 7. | Stature prediction by comparing maxillary & mandibular intercanine width and intermolar width among Tamilnadu population. (Journal of Pharmacy and Bio- allied Sciences) – Ahead of print | Dr. S.Shamala Dr.K. Dhivya Dr. Dinakaran Dr. Rathivadhana |
| 8. | Granular cell Ameloblastoma – A case report and review. Journal of Contemporary Dental Research. Vol-2, Issue-2, July- December 2020. | Dr. S. Shamala Dr. Rathivadhana |
On Going Research
| S.NO | ON-GOING RESEARCH | RESEARCHER |
| 1. | Expression of Fascin in different grades of Oral squamous cell carcinoma-An Immunohistochemical Study. | Dr. Priyadharsini (PG) |
| 2. | MMP 9, Expression in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma – an immunohistochemical study | Dr. Ramya (PG) |
| 3. | CD133 expression in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma | Dr. Radhika (PG) |
| 4. | Immunohistochemical expression of COX-2 in oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma | Dr. Deepika (PG) |
| 5. | Estimation of salivary thiocyanate levels in light and heavy smokers with chronic periodontitis | Dr. Priyadharsini (PG) |
| 6. | Estimation of salivary calcium and phosphate levels in smokers with chronic periodontitis | Dr. Deepika (PG) |
| 7. | Evaluation of salivary magnesium levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertensive patients with and without chronic periodontitis – A comparative study | Dr. Ramya (PG) |
| 8. | Correlation of salivary potassium levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertensive with and without chronic periodontitis | Dr. Radhika (PG) |
| 9. | Evaluation of micronuclei using Feulgen stain from buccal cytosmear among dental laboratory technicians | Dr. Priyadharsini (PG) |
| 10. | Evaluation of micronuclei from oral cytological smear in Linea alba and normal buccal mucosa a comparative study | Dr. Ramya (PG) |
| 11. | Evaluation of micronuclei of buccal cytosmears from the habitual side compared to the opposite side in mobile phone users | Dr. Radhika (PG) |
Ongoing Study – Staff
Comparison of salivary and serum antioxidant levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Chronic Periodontitis. (Dr. Dhivya & Dr. Beeula)
Evaluation of Salivary and Serum sialic acid and total protein levels in type- II Diabetes Mellitus patients (Dr. Kokila)
Books & Chapters
1. Practical Manual – I BDS. Oral Histology and Oral Anatomy – Dr. Shamala. S, Dr. V. Saranya, Dr. K. Dhivya. ISBN (978-93-91556-04-4)
2. Dr. M. Devi. Contributed for a textbook – Dental Anatomy, Embryology, Oral Histology.
ISBN (978-93-86480-02-6)
Awards & Achievements
Awards Received By Staff:
| AWARD CATEGORY | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Excellence in Oral Pathology | Global Outreach Health care award | Global Outreach Health care | Dr. S. Shamala |
| Eves Achievers Award | Eves Achievers Awards | Rotary Club of Pondicherry | Dr. M. Devi |
| Award for excellence in research | International conference in innovation in management, science, and technology | Research educations solutions | Dr. M. Devi |
| A young researcher in Oral & Maxillofacial pathology | Dental Divas award 2021 | Global Outreach Health care | Dr. K. Dhivya |
| Emerging researcher in oral & maxillofacial pathology | Global Outreach Health care award | Global Outreach Health care | Dr. K. Dhivya |
| Young researcher award | International conference in innovation in management, science, and technology | Research educations solutions | Dr. K. Dhivya |
| Outstanding excellence in Research and Academics in the field of Oral Pathology | International conference in innovation in management, science, and technology | Research educations solutions | Dr. S. Shamala |
| Dental speaker of the year | International conference in innovation in management, science, and technology | Research educations solutions | Dr.M. Devi |
Awards Received By Students:
| NAME | CONFERENCE | AWARD |
| Dr. Abirami (PG) | Asian society of oral & maxillofacial pathology conference | Best Paper award |
| NAME | CONFERENCE | AWARD |
| Dr. Phranav ( III BDS) | World Dental Congress, London- 2018 | Best Paper award |
| NAME | CONFERENCE | AWARD |
| Dr. Priyadharsini (II MDS) | National Conference on Forensic Odontology | Best Paper award |
Achievements (Chairperson/guest Speaker) – Faculty:
| ACTIVITY (CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Presenter | OOO symposium | APDCH | Dr. S.Shamala |
| ACTIVITY (CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Judge | Star Summit | Saveetha Dental college | Dr. S.Shamala |
| Chair Person | Moksha | Vels Dental College, Chennai | Dr. Dhivya. K |
| ACTIVITY (CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Presenter | Asian society of Oral and Maxillofacial Conference – Malaysia | Mahsa University, Malaysia | Dr. S.Shamala |
| Presenter | National level PG Convention | Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital | Dr. S.Shamala |
| Member of the screening committee | Ph.D. topic approval | Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University | Dr. S.Shamala |
| Chair person | Slide Seminar – Oral Pathology | Sri Ramachandra Dental college and hospital | Dr.S. Shamala |
| Chair person | CDE Program in Oral Pathology | Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital | Dr.S. Shamala |
| ACTIVITY (CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Guest speaker | National level rapid review program | Sri Ramachandra Dental college and hospital | Dr. S.Shamala |
| Guest Speaker | PG-Gyaan – 2021 | APDCH | Dr.S.Shamala |
Department Events
Programs Organised
| PROGRAMME |
| OOO Confluence Pathscope |
| PROGRAMME |
| Pathscope OOO Symposium |
| PROGRAMME |
| Micron State Level CDE Program |
| PROGRAMME |
| OOO Symposium |
| PROGRAMME |
| Oral Pathologist Day Micron State Level CDE Program |
| PROGRAMME |
| Oral Pathologist Day Micron State Level CDE Program – Virtual Oral Pathology slide discussion series certificate course on Exfoliative cytology and PAP stain value-added course on ground section & decalcification certificate course on article writing value-added course on hospital infection control |