Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
Department Description
Vision & Mission
Faculty Details
Lab & Equipments
Services Offered
Publications
On Going Research
Books & Chapters
Awards & Achievements
Department Events
Department Description
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry of APDCH provides exclusive diagnosis, treatment and preventive dental care from infancy through adolescence for normal children and special health care needs. Our department thrives to achieve high oral ethical standard of practice and promotes education and research in pediatric dentistry.
Our institution is enriched with research facilities, We Instill research interest and promote research activity among the staff members, post graduate and undergraduate students. Various Inter-Departmental activities are conducted within the Departments of Medical and dental, so that patient care is improved to a great extent with good scope for clinical learning and research activities. Our Department organized various CDE programs, conferences, workshops, hands on courses at inter college and interstate level.
Vision
- The vision of the department is to lead the specialty to newer horizon by integrating innovation, technology and community service into the curricular program.
- To leave an everlasting impact on the children and their families to not only improve the oral health related quality of life but also to positively influence their overall well-being for a brighter future.
- To upgrade to state-of-the-art equipment and technologies
- Creating healthy smiles with a gentle touch, providing comprehensive oral health care for children through our thoughts, words & actions.
- To be a centre of excellence in the field of Pedodontics and provide education at International standards and prepare the students to be dentists and pedodontists with proper scientific and ethical values thus resulting ultimately in better and quality dental health care of highest quality for the patients.
Mission
- Our mission is to advocate guidelines, and programs and implementation of the same in order to promote optimal oral health and oral health care for the children to make an oral disease-free population for tomorrow.
- Establishing a loving, caring and a child focused dental home.
- Promoting healthier eating and home oral care habits as early as possible
- Faculty development program and other scholarly activity and research will be conducted to provide a foundation for evidence-based learning and enhanced health care for students and staff of the department.
- Following NABH standards in patient care
Quality Policy
- We at Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital are committed to impart Quality Education and skill sets with ethics for developing the students of Paediatric dentistry, as excellent Professionals and responsible Citizens to promote human health progress with societal transformation. We also improve quality of both manpower and service to promote quality education to convert a novice into a competent expert ensured by observing global standard practices in imparting education and dental services.
- We shall continually improve our faculty competency, infrastructure, academic and research facilities to create an environment to shape our students as leaders of Dentistry
Faculty Details
Dr. A Vasanthakumari
Professor & HOD
Dr. A Selva Balaji
Reader
Dr. S Preethi Archana
Lecturer
Dr A.P. Pragadeesh
Lecturer
Dr. Archana Ramesh
Lecturer
Dr. S Dhivya
Lecturer
Dr. P Ramanandvignesh
Lecturer
Lab & Equipments
Key Features:
• Colourful décor which makes the department a child-friendly zone.
• Play area to put children at ease.
• Well-equipped laboratory, for undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Good infrastructure and experienced faculty.
• Department library with adequate facilities
• Smart seminar room.
• LED TV to play videos for kids.
• Well equipped dental chairs with accessories.
• A Multi-speciality clinic.
• Department organises professional development programs to upgrade the knowledge of faculty and students.
• Regular hands-on programs for students to facilitate insight into recent advances.
• Various Dental screening , treatment and awareness program organised by the department.
• HI-TECH Labs for preclinical work
• Recent materials and latest equipment like intraoral cameras,RVG,Rotary endodontic device etc..
Equipments Available:
• RVG
• Endomotor, Apex locator
• Warm gutta-percha obturator system
• Hydrosolder unit
• Intra oral camera
• Fully automated pediatric dental chairs
• Phantom head lab
• Well equipped dry and wet preclinical lab.
• Conscious sedation unit.
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Services Offered
The services treatments offered in the department spans a wide range such as:
• Oral prophylaxis and oral hygiene instructions
• Extraction
• Esthetic dental procedure
• Preventive resin restoration
• Restoration of carious teeth
• Root canal treatment
• Pulp therapy – Pulpotomy,pulpectomy
• Interceptive orthodontic procedures
• Minor oral surgeries
• Apexification and apoxogenesis
• Pit and fissure sealants
• Stainless steel crown
• Space maintainers
• Management of traumatic injuries
• Dental and diet counselling
• Total rehabilitation under General anaesthesia
• Special Procedures under conscious sedation
Reviewer
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Reviewer for Asian Journal of Pediatric Research |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Reviewer for Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Reviewer for Archives of Current Research international |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Peer Reviewer for Journal of International Research in medical and Pharmaceutical sciences |
| Dr Selvabalaji A | Reviewer for manuscript in Journal of Public Health Dentistry |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Peer Reviewer for book under BP International |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Reviewer for Journal of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Reviewer for Asian Journal of Dental sciences |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Reviewer for Asian Planet Research Journal |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Reviewer for Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical research |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Peer Reviewer for Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology |
| Dr A.Vasanthakumari | Archives of Current Research International and Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology Asian Journal of Dental Sciences Asian Journal of Research in Botany Asian Journal of Pediatric Research Journal of microbiology and Biotechnology International journal of Biochemistry research and review International journal of research and reports in dentistry Peer reviewer of book “Nano technological insights on therapeutic strategies for diabetic nephrology” European journal of nutrition and food safety Archives of current research International Peer reviewer for book under BP international Publication |
| Dr Dr A.Selvabalaji | Journal of Public Health |
| Dr Dr Preethi Archana | Peer reviewer for book under BP international Publication |
| Dr Dr Archana Ramesh | Peer reviewer in Journal of cancer research and reviews |
| Dr Ramanandvignesh | International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Cureus European Journal of Dental Research |
Publications
Staffs Publications Affiliated To APDCH
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | An Unusual Case of Talon Cusp On Fused Teeth- A Rare Case Report | A.Vasanthakumari, |
| 2 | A complex composite odontome associated with unerupted permanent central incisors, Journal of Indian academy of Dental specialists 3, 54-56 | A vasanthakumari |
| 3 | Benign migratory glossitis in a 2 year old child – A case report, journal of Indian Dental association 4 (14), 15-18 | A Vasanthakumari |
| 4 | The Management of Patient with Oligodontia Associated With Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder-A Rare Case Report ,International Journal of Clinical Dental Science 3 (1) | A Vasanthakumari |
| 5 | Management of an Unusual Crown Root Fracture of Mandibular First Primary Molar ,Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry 2 (3) | A Vasanthakumari, |
| 6 | The prevalence and severity of dental caries and oral hygiene status of asthmatic children between the age group of and 12 years – A cross sectional study ,World Journal of Dentistry 3 (3), 250-254 | Vasanthakumari Anandhan, |
| 7 | Effect of chewing paneer and cheese on salivary acidogenicity: a comparative study International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry 5 (1), 2 | V Kumari, |
| 8 | Evaluating the physicochemical properties and inorganic elements of saliva in caries-free and caries-active children. An in vivo study. European journal of paediatric dentistry 13 (2), 107-112 | AV Kumari |
| 9 | Systematicanalysis of useofocclusal splints in Temporomandibulardisorder managementInternational journal of recent scientific research | V Kumari |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Oral health status of special health care needs children attending a day care centre in Chennai International Journal of Students’ Research 3 (1), 12 | A Vasanthakumari, |
| 2 | Management of fused supplemental primary teeth: A case report. Clinical Dentistry (0974-3979) 7 (2) | A Vasanthakumari, |
| 3 | Management of mandibular bilateral fusion of primary anterior teeth and their relationship with permanent successor – A case report Journal of Indian Dental association 5 (17), 15-18 | Vasanthakumari A |
| 4 | Management of retained mandibular primary second molar with congenitally missing successor – A case report Journal of Indian Dental association 5 (17), 15-17 | Vasanthakumari A |
| 5 | Solitary median maillary central incisor – a case report Journal of Indian Dental Association 4 (13), 49-52 | Vasanthakumari A |
| 6 | Restoring function of primary dentition in a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta – A case report DentalEra – a journal of Dentistry 2, 10-13 | Vasanthakumari A |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Evaluation of canal transportation and centering ability of K 3 (0.02%) and K 3 (0.04%) with hand K files in primary teeth using spiral computed tomography Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 32 (4), 286 | V Anandhan, |
| 2 | Management of partial anodontia during mixed dentition in a patient with ectodermal dysplasia -A case report International Journal of research in Dentistry 4 (1), 74-78 | Vasanthakumari A |
| 3 | Chelioscopy and palatoscopy – An aid for se identification Journal of Indian Dental association | Vasanthakumari A |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Dental Lamina Cyst in a Newborn Infant – A Rare Case Report, Sch. J. Dent. Sci., Vol-3, Iss-2 (Feb, 2016), pp-71-73 |
Dr. A. Vasanthakumari, Dr.G.Shanmugavadivel, Dr. M. Pavithra. |
| 2 | Computed tomographic evaluation of K3 rotary and stainless steel K file instrumentation in primary teeth.2016, Journal of clinical and diagnostic research | H Selvakumar, S Kavitha, E Thomas, V Anadhan |
| 3 | Amelogenesis Imperfecta – A Case Report, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), Volume 15, Issue 2 Ver. X (Feb. 2016), PP 116-118 |
Dr.A.Vasanthakumari , Dr.G.Shanmugavadivel, Dr.A.Josna |
| 4 | Case Report Oral Manifestation of Achondroplasia-A Case Report.2016 | Vasanthakumari A, |
| 5 | Esthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Amelogenesis Imperfecta.2016 | Vasanthakumari A, |
| 6 | Management of etrusive luxation in the primary dentition -A case report.2016, Journal of Dental and Medical sciences | Vasanthakumari A |
| 7 | Management of supernumerary tooth in a non syndromic patient,2016, International Journal of Advanced Research | Vasanthakumari A |
| 8 | Congenital lower lip pits – A case report,2016, international interdisciplinary Journal | Vasanthakumari A |
| 9 | Surgical approach of impalement injuries to the soft palate – A case report,2016, International journal of novel research in health care and nursing | Vasanthakumari A |
| 10 | A studyof relationship between Age, Gender and Tooth shade value in population of Melmaruvathur, Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu Journal Of Contemporary Dental Research |
A Vasanthakumari, |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Fissured tongue in HIV patient- under HAART- A case report,2017, International Journal of Current Research | vasanthakumari, |
| 2 | Nanotechnology in Dentistry – A Review,2017, International journal of advance research | Vasanthakumari A, |
| 3 | The prevalence of early childhood caries and oral hygiene status of orphan children between the age group of 6 months to 6 years in Chennai city, Tamilnadu,2017, International journal of current research | Vasanthakumari A, |
| 4 | Management of supernumerary teeth – A case report,2017, European journal of pharmaceutical and Medical research. | vasanthakumari |
| 5 | Oral screen: An effective myofunctional appliance – A case report, 2017, European journal of pharmaceutical and Medical research | Vasanthakumari A, |
| 6 | Breaking the tongue trusting habit: when compliance is essential – A case report,2017 World journal of research and review. | Vasanthakumari A, |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Dilaceration of a mandibular central incisor – a case report,2018, international journal of scientific research | Vasanthakumari, |
| 2 | A feeding appliance for a newborn baby with cleft palate – a case Report,2018, European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research | Vasanthakumari, |
| 3 | Mother’s knowledge and awareness on promoting children’s Dental health,2018, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research | Vasanthakumari, |
| 4 | Papillon-lefevre syndrome – a case report,2018, European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences | Vasanthakumari, |
| 5 | Maxillary talon cusp in primary lateral incisor – a case report,2018, International journal of advanced research | Vasanthakumari, |
| 6 | Fate of Primary molar without permanent successor teeth -A twin case report,2018, International journal of Dental research and Development | A vasanthakumari, |
| 7 | Knowledge among General dental practitioner in the treatment of traumatic injuries in primary teeth – A Questionnaire study,2018, International journal of advanced research | Vasanthakumari, K. |
| 8 | Extent of Dental Awareness Prevailing Among Primary Government School Students – Mathur, a Pre and Post Awareness Questionnaire study,2018, International Journal of Current Research | Vasanthakumari A, |
| 9 | Comparative Clinical Evaluation of the Dental Plaque removing ability of chewable tooth brush Vs manual toothbrush in mixed dentition period children,2018, Global Journal for research analysis | Vasanthakumari A, |
| 10 | Revolutionary Excellence of Composite Resins – A Review,2018, World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research | A. Vasanthakumari, |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Knowledge attitude and practice of oral hygiene among medical students,2020, journal of contemporary dental research | Vasanthakumari A |
| 2 | Assessment of efficacy and reliability of two mixed dentition analysis- Moyers and tanaka johnston- An invitro study,2020, journal of contemporary dental research | Vasanthakumari A |
| 3 | Assessment of choice of selection on persuing MDS speciality from BDS students from various dental colleges in tamilnadu- A cross sectional survey study,2020,journal of contemporary dental research | Vasanthakumari A |
| 4 | Management of recurrent mucocele with diode laser – Case report Manipal journal of dental sciences -2020 |
Dr.A.Selvabalaji |
| 5 | Awareness, attitude, and practice of pediatricians regarding early childhood caries and infant oral healthcare of children in Puducherry-A cross- sectional survey- Indian journal of dental research- 2020 | Dr.A.Selvabalaji |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | An Unusual Case of Talon Cusp On Fused Teeth- A Rare Case Report | A.Vasanthakumari, |
| 2 | A complex composite odontome associated with unerupted permanent central incisors, Journal of Indian academy of Dental specialists 3, 54-56 | A vasanthakumari |
| 3 | Benign migratory glossitis in a 2 year old child – A case report, journal of Indian Dental association 4 (14), 15-18 | A Vasanthakumari |
| 4 | The Management of Patient with Oligodontia Associated With Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder-A Rare Case Report ,International Journal of Clinical Dental Science 3 (1) | A Vasanthakumari |
| 5 | Management of an Unusual Crown Root Fracture of Mandibular First Primary Molar ,Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry 2 (3) | A Vasanthakumari, |
| 6 | The prevalence and severity of dental caries and oral hygiene status of asthmatic children between the age group of and 12 years – A cross sectional study ,World Journal of Dentistry 3 (3), 250-254 | Vasanthakumari Anandhan, |
| 7 | Effect of chewing paneer and cheese on salivary acidogenicity: a comparative study International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry 5 (1), 2 | V Kumari, |
| 8 | Evaluating the physicochemical properties and inorganic elements of saliva in caries-free and caries-active children. An in vivo study. European journal of paediatric dentistry 13 (2), 107-112 | AV Kumari |
| 9 | Systematicanalysis of useofocclusal splints in Temporomandibulardisorder managementInternational journal of recent scientific research | V Kumari |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Assessment of the knowledge of the availability of primary dental trauma care and its awareness among emergency medical specialties in the city of Chennai SpecialusisUgdymas 2022 Oct 4;1(43):10245-54 | Dr Selvabalaji.A, Dr Vasanthakumari.A, Dr Preethi Archana |
| 2 | A comparative evaluation of anti microbial efficacy of triphala and calcium hydroxide as intracanal medicament – An invivo study – J Pharm Bioall Sci 2022; 14:S774-80 | Dr Selvabalaji.A, Dr Vasanthakumari.A |
| 3 | Behavior management techniques in Pediatric Dentisty and Parental Attitude – A questionnaire study – The journal of Contemporary dental research 2022; 4(1);36-38 | Dr Selvabalaji.A, Dr Vasanthakumari.A, Dr Preethi Archana |
| 4 | Comparative evaluation of microleakage of three different restorative materials in class V cavity using stereomicroscope – Invitro study- Journal of pharmaceutical research international 2022; 34(12A) pp.34-42 | Dr Dhivya, Dr Vasanthakumari.A, Dr Selvabalaji.A, Dr Preethi Archana |
| 5 | Awareness and attitude of parents regarding malocclusion and early interception of oral habits associated dentofacial deformity in children – World J Dent 2022;13(3): 266-270 | Vasanthakumari.A, Dr Preethi Archana |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Prevelance of early primary teeth loss in 5-9 yrs old school schildren in and around Melmaruvathur – A cross sectional study – The journal of Contemporary dental practice 2022- October 1;23(10); 1004-7 | Dr Selvabalaji.A, Dr Vasanthakumari.A |
| 2 | Knowledge , awarrness and Practice regarding management of dental trauma in children among dental practioners- A cross sectional survey – The journal of Contemporary dental practice 2022- October 1;23(10); 1033-8 | Dr Vasanthakumari.A, Dr Selvabalaji.A |
| 3 | Nanobiomaterials in reventive and restorative dentisty –A review – Journal of coastal life medicine- 11(1),3037-3045 | Dr Preethi Archana, Dr Vasanthakumari, Dr Selvabalaji, Dr Pragadeesh |
| 4 | Remineralising agents in dentistry0- A review – Paripex Indian journal of research 2023; 12(4) | Dr Pragadeesh, Dr Preethi Archana, , Dr Vasanthakumari, Dr Dhivya |
| 5 | HELIOSEAL WITH OR WITHOUT BONDING AGENT TO FIND THE ROLE OF BONDING AGENT IN FLUOROSED MOLARS-AN INVIVO STUDY. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology. 2023 Dec 20;30(19):926-34. | Dr Preethi Archana , Dr Pragadeesh |
| 6 | Copyrighted APDC – NBC solution | Dr A.Vasanthakumari, Dr A.Selvabalaji, Dr S. Preethi Archana |
| 7 | Copyrighted APDC – Full mouth rehabilitation under GA in Pediatric Dentistry | Dr A.Vasanthakumari, Dr A.Selvabalaji, Dr S. Preethi Archana |
| 8 | Patented system and method for early detection of dental caries in children using deep learning | Dr A.Vasanthakumari, Dr A.Selva Balaji |
| 9 | Patented synthesis of 2,2-BIS-(2-PHOSPHONOOXY-3 MEHTACRYLOVLOXYPROPOXY)PHENYL PROPANE AS SELF ADHESIVE MONOMER for dental purpose | Dr A.Selva Balaji |
| S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| 1 | Comparative Evaluation of the Apical Sealability of AH Plus and RealSeal SE Using 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite with 17% EDTA and 10% Citric Acid as Irrigants—An In Vitro Study. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences. 2024 Apr 1;16(Suppl 2)S1754-60. | Dr Selvabalaji.A |
| 2 | Alberg’s Schoenberg Disease – A Review and Case report. International Journal of Contemporary Dental Research. 2. 1-5. 10.62175/apdch2401(2024) | R K, Swetha A Vasanthakumari A Selvabalaji S, Preethi Archana |
| 3 | Knowledge, attitude and beleifs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) among dental students in Tamilnadu – a cross-sectional study African Journal of Biological Sciences |
Dr Vasanthakumari, Dr Selvabalaji, Dr Rajeswary, Dr Ramanandvignesh, Dr Shailanathan, Dr Umamaheswari |
| 4 | Assessment of knowledge, attitude and perception of various restorative materials used in primary teeth among undergraduates- A cross sectional study. International Journal of Contemporary Dental Research |
Dr.Umamaheswari Dr.Vasanthakumari Dr.Selvabalaji Dr. RamanandVignesh Dr.Preethi Archana Dr.Archana Ramesh |
| 5 | Assessing the efficacy of Laser pulpotomy versus conventional pulpotomy in primary teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Lasers Med Sci 39, 198 (2024). | Dr. RamanandVignesh |
| 6 | Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice about “Sensory Adapted Dental Environment(sade)” among dentists- a cross sectional study | |
| 7 | Prevelance of early primary teeth loss in 5-9 yrs old school schildren in and around Melmaruvathur – A cross sectional study – The journal of Contemporary dental practice 2022- October 1;23(10); 1004-7 | Dr.Vasanthakumari Dr.Selvabalaji Dr.Preethi Archana Dr.Ishwarya Dr.K.Ekambareswaran Dr.Swetha RK |
| 8 | Knowledge, awarrness and Practice regarding management of dental trauma in children among dental practioners- A cross sectional survey – The journal of Contemporary dental practice 2022- October 1;23(10); 1033-8 | Dr.Vasanthakumari Dr.Selvabalaji Dr.K.Ekambareswaran Dr.Ishwarya Dr.Swetha RK |
| 9 | Assessment of the knowledge of the availability of primary dental trauma care and its awareness among emergency medical specialties in the city of Chennai SpecialusisUgdymas 2022 Oct 4;1(43):10245-54 | Dr.Vasanthakumari Dr.Selvabalaji Dr.Preethi Archana Dr.Swetha RK Dr.K.Ekambareswaran Dr.Ishwarya |
| 10 | Preventive endodontics in primary and young permanent teeth using biodentine – a case series | Dr.Vasanthakumari Dr.Selvabalaji Dr.K.Ekambareswaran Dr.Ishwarya Dr. Umamaheswari Dr Shailanathan Dr Dhivya Shanthi |
On Going Research
| knowledge and awareness regarding management of dental trauma in children according to international assosciation of dental traumatology guidelibnes among dentist :a cross sectional survey | Dr. Vasanthakumari. |
| prevalence of dental caries among 6 to 12 years old children in and around melmaruvathur based on icdas ii | Dr Selvabalaji |
| knowledge towards reuse and decontamination technique of stainless steel crown among pediatric dentists in and around chennai and puducherry – a cross sectional questionnaire study | Dr. Dhivya.c |
| assessment of parental awareness about dentofacial deformity and relation to oral habits in children during mixed dentition period – a cross sectional survey | Dr.Anagha |
| comparative evaluation of microleakage of biodentin and resin modified gic using 2 adhesive system in primary molar restored with composite -an invitro study | Dr.Preethi archana |
| to analyze the knowledge of pit and fissure sealants among the undergraduate dental students of chengalpattu district. | S.Gokul(ug) |
| to investigate the knowledge, attitude ,and possible barriers to fluoride application among undergraduate dental students in and around chengalpet district | Nirmala(ug) |
| prevelance of early loss primary teeh in 6-11 year old school children | Dr.k.Ekambareswaran (pg) |
| evaluation of stress among dental students in pediatric dental practice | Dr. Swetha R K (pg) |
| attitude of parents towards behaviour management technique used in pediatric dentistry | Dr. Ishwarya (pg) |
| Comparative evaluation of clinical and radiographic success of Biodentine and Bioceramic as a pulp medicament after Laser and conventional pulpotomy in primary molars- A double blind randomized controlled trial. | Dr Dhivya Shanthi S |
| Comparative evaluation of clinical and radiographic success of zinc Oxide Eugenol and Bioceramic as pulp medicament in primary molars :A pilot study | Dr.Dhivya Shanthi |
| Assessment of Knowledge Practice and Attitude towards silver diamine fluoride among undergraduate students | Dr.Dhivya Shanthi S |
| Assessment of clinical performance of CAD- CAM milled Zirconia endocrowns versus Stainless Stell crowns in primary teeth – A randomized controlled trial | Dr.Shailanathan |
| Assessment between hormonal fingerprints (2D:4D ratio) and anxiety of the child under dental settings – a cross-sectional study | Dr.Shailanathan |
| Clinical efficacy of conventional and digital 3D fabricated Band and Loop space maintainer -A Randomized controlled trail | Dr Umamaheswari |
| Assessment of clinical performance of intraorally scanned direct metal laser sintered Band and Loop space mainatainer- A pilot study | Dr.Umamaheswari |
| Comparative evaluation of clinical and radiographic success of three different obturating materials in primary mandibular 2nd molars. An In-vivo study. | Dr Keerthana V, Dr SelvaBalaji A, Dr.Vasanthakumari A, |
| Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and perspective of General dentists and Pediatric dentists in diagnostic assessment and treatment management of Deep carious lesion in primary tooth | Dr Keerthana V, Dr SelvaBalaji A, Dr.Vasanthakumari A, |
| Comparative evaluation of clinical and radiographic outcome of herbal obturating materials with zinc oxide eugenol as obturating material in primary teeth- A systematic review and meta analysis |
Dr Keerthana V, Dr SelvaBalaji A, Dr.Vasanthakumari A, |
| A comparative evaluation between dermatoglyphic pattern and dental problems in children-an observational study | Dr.Madhumathy R, Dr.Vasanthakumari A, Dr.Preethi Archana S |
| Assessing the effectiveness of aligner therapy for correcting crossbite malocclusion-A systematic review | Dr.Madhumathy R, Dr.Vasanthakumari A, Dr.Preethi Archana S |
| Assessment and distribution of interproximal contacts of primary molars among three to eight year aged school children – A cohort study | Dr.Mohana Sriram K L, Dr.Vasanthakumari A, Dr SelvaBalaji A |
| Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dental Students Regarding OXIS Contacts and Caries Patterns” | Dr.Mohana Sriram K L, Dr.Vasanthakumari A, Dr SelvaBalaji A |
| Prevalence of early childhood caries in special care children: A systematic review | Dr.Mohana Sriram K L, Dr.Vasanthakumari A, Dr SelvaBalaji A |
| To evaluate the association of 2D:4D ratio (Hormonal fingerprints) with dental caries | Dr.Ishwarya |
| Comparative evaluation of obturation quality in endodontically treated primary teeth with two classification:An observational study | Dr.Ekambareswaran |
| Comparative evaluation of obturation quality, instrumentation timing and post operative pain with different file system after pulpectomy in primary molars- A randomized controlled trial | Dr.Ekambareswaran |
| Comparison and evaluation of clinical success of Zirconia crowns and Glass Fiber reinforced composite crowns in primary molars – An in vivo study | Dr.Ishwarya |
| Evaluation of color changing potential of Potassium iodide, Glutathione and hydrogen peroxide on tooth discoloration with silver diamine fluoride. | Dr.Swetha |
Patency / Copyright
| knowledge and awareness regarding management of dental trauma in children according to international assosciation of dental traumatology guidelibnes among dentist :a cross sectional survey | Dr. Vasanthakumari. |
| prevalence of dental caries among 6 to 12 years old children in and around melmaruvathur based on icdas ii | Dr Selvabalaji |
| knowledge towards reuse and decontamination technique of stainless steel crown among pediatric dentists in and around chennai and puducherry – a cross sectional questionnaire study | Dr. Dhivya.c |
| assessment of parental awareness about dentofacial deformity and relation to oral habits in children during mixed dentition period – a cross sectional survey | Dr.Anagha |
| comparative evaluation of microleakage of biodentin and resin modified gic using 2 adhesive system in primary molar restored with composite -an invitro study | Dr.Preethi archana |
| to analyze the knowledge of pit and fissure sealants among the undergraduate dental students of chengalpattu district. | S.Gokul(ug) |
| to investigate the knowledge, attitude ,and possible barriers to fluoride application among undergraduate dental students in and around chengalpet district | Nirmala(ug) |
| prevelance of early loss primary teeh in 6-11 year old school children | Dr.k.Ekambareswaran (pg) |
| evaluation of stress among dental students in pediatric dental practice | Dr. Swetha R K (pg) |
| attitude of parents towards behaviour management technique used in pediatric dentistry | Dr. Ishwarya (pg) |
| Title | Authors |
| PATENCY- System and method for Plague detection on Primary Teeth in Children using Machine Learning | Dr. A. Vasanthakumari (HOD) Dr. A. Selvabalaji (Reader) |
| PATENCY – Dental tool cover | Dr A.Vasanthakumari, Dr A.Selvabalaji Dr Preethi Archana, Dr Pragadeesh A.P Dr R K Swetha Dr Ekambareswaran Dr Ishwarya Dr Umamaheswari Dr Dhivya Shanthi Dr Shailanathan |
| COPYRIGHT- Pediatric sports triangle | Dr A.Vasanthakumari, Dr A.Selvabalaji Dr Preethi Archana, Dr Pragadeesh A.P, Dr Archana Ramesh Dr R K Swetha Dr Ekambareswaran Dr Ishwarya Dr Umamaheswari Dr Dhivya Shanthi Dr Shailanathan |
| Copyrighted APDC – NBC solution | Dr A.Vasanthakumari, Dr A.Selvabalaji Dr Preethi Archana, Dr Pragadeesh A.P, Dr.Ishwarya Dr.K.Ekambareswaran Dr.Swetha RK |
| Copyrighted APDC – Full mouth rehabilitation under GA in Pediatric Dentistry | Dr A.Vasanthakumari, Dr A.Selvabalaji Dr Preethi Archana, Dr Pragadeesh A.P, Dr.K.Ekambareswaran Dr.Ishwarya Dr.Swetha RK |
Books & Chapters
| Title | Authors | Publishers | ISBN Number |
| COMMON SYNDROMES PREVAILING IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY | Dr. A. VASANTHAKUMARI, Dr A. SELVABALAJI, Dr S. PREETHI ARCHANA, Dr. S. DHIVYA, Dr. C. ANAGHA |
MAHI publications | 978-93-91556-28-0 |
| POSTS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY | Dr. A SELVABALAJI | CLEVER FOX PUBLICATIONS | 978-93-91537-27-2 |
| Title | Authors | Publishers | ISBN Number |
| Pediatric Sports dentistry | Dr Vasanthakumari Dr Swetha Dr Selvabalaji Dr Preethi Archana Dr Pragadeesh Dr Archana Ramesh Dr Ekambareswaran Dr Ishwarya Dr Umamaheswari Dr Dhivya Shanthi Dr Shailanathan |
MAHI publications | 978-93-91556-28-0 |
| POSTS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY | Dr. A SELVABALAJI | CLEVER FOX PUBLICATIONS | 978-93-91537-27-2 |
Awards & Achievements
Faculty Acheivements
| ACHEIVEMENTS CATEGORY |
TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE | 23RD CONFERENCE OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF DENTAL RESEARCH | CHETTINADU DENTAL COLLEGE | DR.VASANNTHAKUMARI A |
| ACTIVITY(GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| CHAIRPERSON | CONFLUENCE PEDODONTIA | CHETTINADU DENTAL COLLEGE | DR.VASANNTHAKUMARI A |
| ACTIVITY (CHAIRPERSON) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| CHAIRPERSON | PEDOPULSE 2017 | SRM DENTAL COLLEGE, KATTANGALATHUR |
DR. VASANTHAKUMARI A DR.JAIGANESH DR.SHANMUGA VEDIVEL |
| ACTIVITY(GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| CHAIRPERSON | 9th UG CONVENTION | BALAJI DENTAL COLLEGE | DR.PREETHI ARCHANA S |
| ACTIVITY(GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| GUEST SPEAKER | UPDATES OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY- UG/PG CONVENTION | SATHYABAMA DENTAL COLLEGE | DR.VASANNTHAKUMARI A |
| GUEST SPEAKER | EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES | SRI VEKATESHWARA DENTAL COLLEGE | DR. JAI GANESH |
| CHAIRPERSON | LE PEDO COLLOQUIM -CDE PROGRAM | INDRAGANDHI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCE | DR.VASANNTHAKUMARI A |
| ACHEIVEMENTS | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| SECOND PLACE ON POSTER | NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON DENTAL PATENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | SRM DENTAL COLLEGE,RAMAPURAM | DR. SELVABALAJI A |
| CHAIRPERSON | PEDODISHA 2021 | ISPPD – Conference | DR. PREETHI ARCHANA S |
| ACHEIVEMENTS | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| 1st prize | 4th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr Vasanthakumari A |
| Chairperson | 4th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr Vasanthakumari A |
| 1st prize | 5th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr Vasanthakumari A |
| Chairperson | CECCRe 2.0 | Sri Ramachendra dental college | Dr Vasanthakumari A |
| Chairperson | CECCRe 2.0 | Sri Ramachendra dental college | Dr A.Selva Balaji |
| ACHEIVEMENTS | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Chairperson | Pedopulse 2023- Hypnodontics | SRMKDC | Dr Vasanthakumari A |
| Chairperson | CECCRe 3.0 | Sri Ramachendra dental college | Dr Vasanthakumari A |
| Chairperson | Special Case Dentistry | Sathyabama Dental College | Dr Vasanthakumari A |
| Moderator | National Convention | ISPPD | Dr Vasanthakumari A |
| Chairperson | Special Case Dentistry | Sathyabama Dental College | Dr A.Selva Balaji |
| Chairperson | CECCRe 3.0 | Sri Ramachendra dental college | Dr A.Selva Balaji |
| Chairperson | Pedopulse 2023- Hypnodontics | SRMKDC | Dr A.Selva Balaji |
| Chairperson | National Convention | ISPPD | Dr A.Selva Balaji |
| Chairperson | Special Case Dentistry | Sathyabama Dental College | Dr A.P.Pragadeesh |
UG/PG Student
| ACTIVITY (POSTER PRESENTATION) |
TITLE OF CONFERENCE /CONVENTION |
ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| POSTER | ORAL MICROBIOME | SAVEETHA DENTAL COLLEGE | SHRIJHA.G SUJATHA.P SHRI SAHANY.S SOWMIYA.S SIVAGURU.V |
| ACHEIVEMENTS CATEGORY |
TITLE OF CONFERENCE /CONVENTION |
ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| FIRST PLACE ON POSTER | UPDATES –PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY | SATHYABAMA DENTAL COLLEGE | DR. TAMILNILA TAMILARASI |
| SECOND PLACE ON POSTER | UPDATES –PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY | SATHYABAMA DENTAL COLLEGE | VAISHALI |
| THIRD PLACE ON POSTER | UPDATES –PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY | SATHYABAMA DENTAL COLLEGE | VEDHAVANI VENKATESHWAR.S.A |
| FIRST PLACE ON POSTER | PEDOPULSE 2019 | SRM DENTAL COLLEGE | SIVAGURU.V BHUVANESWARI.B |
| SECOND PLACE ON POSTER | PEDOPULSE 2019 | SRM DENTAL COLLEGE | SAHANY.S SHRIJHA.G |
| SECOND PLACE ON POSTER | 9TH UNDER GRADUATE CONVENTION | SHREE BALAJI DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL | RUTHRAPRIYA.A SHRUTHI.V SAKTHI PRIYA RESHMA |
| ACHEIVEMENTS CATEGORY |
TITLE OF CONFERENCE /CONVENTION |
ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| THIRD PLACE ON POSTER | SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY | INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES | DR. TAMILNILA TAMILARASI |
| ACHEIVEMENTS | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| FIRST PLACE ON POSTER | NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON DENTAL PATENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | SRM DENTAL COLLEGE,RAMAPURAM | DR. SWETHA R K |
| ACHEIVEMENTS | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| 2nd prize | CECCRE 3.0 online | SRI RAMACHANDRA DENTAL COLLEGE | Dr.Ekambaraswaran |
| 1st prize | 4th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr.Ekambaraswaran |
| 2nd prize | 5th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr.Ekambaraswaran |
| Best poster | National PG convention | ISPPD | Dr.Swetha.R.K |
| 1st prize | 1st National conference on IPR | SRM | Dr.Swetha.R.K |
| 1st prize | 5th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr.Swetha.R.K |
| 2nd prize | Merinmao relieve | SRMKDC | Dr.Swetha.R.K |
| Best Paper award | PEDOTAAL | Peoples university | Dr.Swetha.R.K |
| 2nd prize | 5th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr.Dhivya shanthi |
| 1st prize | 5th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr Uma Maheswari |
| 3rd prize | 5th International conference on oral health | APADENTO | Dr Ishwarya |
| ACHEIVEMENTS | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| 1st prize | National PG convention | ISPPD | Dr.Ekambaraswaran |
| 2nd prize | National PG convention | ISPPD | Dr.Swetha.R.K |
| Young dental achiever award | Asia Pacific dental excellence award | IROLHS & Smile nation | Dr.Swetha.R.K |
| 2nd prize | National PG convention | ISPPD | Dr.Dhivya shanthi |
| 3rd prize | CDE program | Sathyabhama dental college | Dr.Dhivya shanthi |
| 3rd prize | National PG convention | ISPPD | Dr Ishwarya |
| 1st prize | PedoPulse 23 | SRM Dental college | Dr.Dhivya shanthi |
| 1st Prize | PedoPulse 23 | SRM Dental college | Dr Uma Maheswari |
| 1st prize | “PEDOPULSE 2023- HYPNODONTICS” | SRMKDC | Majeetha– 3rd Year |
| 2nd prize | “PEDOPULSE 2023- HYPNODONTICS” | SRMKDC | Sakthivel– 3rd Year |
| 2nd prize | “PEDOPULSE 2023- HYPNODONTICS” | SRMKDC | Aravind– 3rd Year |
| 3rd prize | “PEDOPULSE 2023” | SRMKDC | Ganapathi– 3rd Year |
| 3rd prize | “PEDOPULSE 2023” | SRMKDC | Alfena– 3rd Year |
| 3rd prize | “PEDOPULSE 2023” | SRMKDC | Manasa– 3rd Year |
| 3rd prize | “PEDOPULSE 2023” | SRMKDC | Harini – CRRI |
| 2nd prize | CECCRE 3.0 online | SRI RAMACHANDRA DENTAL COLLEGE | Ajay sabariganesh – CRRI |
| 3rd prize | PEDOFEAST 2023 APDCH | APDCH | Prashanthi– 3rd Year |
Faculty Awards
| AWARDS CATEGORY | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN PEDODONTICS | GLOBAL HEALTHCARE AWARD 2021 | GOMHA | DR.VASANTHAKUMARI.A |
| RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD | RESEARCH | RESEARCH EDUCATION SOLUTIONS | DR.VASANTHAKUMARI.A |
| YOUNG RESEARCHER IN PEDIATRIC AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY | RESEARCH | RESEARCH EDUCATION SOLUTIONS | DR.SELVABALAJI A |
| CLINICAL EXCELLENCE IN PEDODONTICS | GLOBAL HEALTHCARE AWARD 2021 | GOMHA | DR. SELVABALAJI A |
| AWARDS CATEGORY | TITLE OF CONFERENCE | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Clinician of the year | Little smiles award | Little smiles | DR.VASANTHAKUMARI.A |
| Life time achievement Award | Asia Pacific dental excellence award | IROLHS & Smile nation | DR.VASANTHAKUMARI.A |
| Pedodontist of the year | Asia Pacific dental excellence award | IROLHS & Smile nation | DR.SELVABALAJI |
Department Events
Programs Organised
| Pedofeast cde program 2014 – updates in pediatric dentistry |
| Childrens day program -november |
| Pedofeast cde program 2015 |
| Childrens day program -november |
| Pedofeast cde program 2016 – special health care needs |
| Childrens day program -november |
| Pedofeast cde program 2017 – laser dentistry |
| Childrens day program -november |
| Pedofeast cde program 2018 – Pediatric Endodontics |
| Childrens day program –november |
| Pedofeast – a step ahead to elite dental management in children ( cde program) |
| Childrens day program- november |
| Pedofeast – zirconia crowns – a new feather in the hat of esthetics dentistry. (virtual cde program) |
| Childrens day program- november |
| Pedofeast – crowning glory – crowns in pediatric dentistry (virtual cde program) |
| Childrens day program- november |
| Inaugural function – Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry |
| Nitrous oxide inhalation sedation program- February |
| Pedofeast CDE program – Pediatric Endodontics – October |
| Children’s Day Celebration – November |
| Pedofeast CDE program – Pediatric Behaviour guidance – October |
| Children’s Day Celebration – Happy smile week – November |