Public Health Dentistry
Department Description
Two satellite dental clinics are established in Madurantakam and Venmalagaram to provide affordable dental services in an accessible manner. Both the satellite clinics are situated within a circumference of 25 kms from Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital. A specialty clinic is situated in Uthiramerur where comprehensive dental care is provided at minimal cost.
The undergraduate students are educated with a sense of responsibility and compassion to prevent dental diseases like dental caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer, malocclusion and edentulism. They are trained to conduct various epidemiological surveys to assess the oral health needs of the population, create oral health awareness and develop preventive and treatment strategies for the community.
Vision
To improve the oral health of the community by creating awareness towards the prevention of dental diseases and to utilize the dental services available.
Mission
The identify the dental needs of the community especially the poor and needy and to make dental services accessible and available to them
To innovate newer health education strategies suitable for the community to improve the oral health
To inculcate social responsibility among students in improving the oral health of the society
To integrate with all the dental departments and various sectors to promote oral health.
Faculty Details
Dr. S Kalaivani
Reader
Dr. B Ravisankar
Lecturer
Dr. S Prathap
Tutor
Dr. S. Ashtalakshmi
Tutor
Dr. E Keerthiga
Tutor
Lab & Equipments
Key Features:
• Well-equipped Mobile Dental Bus to reach the unreachable population
• Dental Museum with numerous health education models.
• Tobacco Cessation Clinic aided with smoke analyzer to quit the tobacco habit
• Department Library & Seminar Room with Wi-Fi internet facility
• Two Satellite Dental Clinics and a Specialty Dental Clinic to provide affordable dental care
Services Offered
The treatments offered in the department spans a wide range such as:
• Pit and Fissure Sealant Application
• Atraumatic Restorative Treatment
• Oral Prophylaxis
• Tobacco Cessation Counseling
• Screening of oral diseases among school children and General Public
• Treatment camps at their doorsteps
• Oral awareness Programs
• Clinical practice at Primary Health Centers
• Dental care at Door steps
• Conducting Oral Health surveys
Publications
Staffs Publications Affiliated To APDCH
S.NO | TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
1. | Understanding Of, Attitude Towards Dental Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students Regarding Drug Prescription Given After Dental Surgery Procedure. IOSR-JDMS 2025;24(1):39-43. | Dr. Rajeswary K, Dr. Kalaivani S, Dr. Ravisankar B |
2. | Clear aligners – an overview. Indian Journal of Research 2025;14(1):101-3. | Dr.Kalaivani.S & Dr.Rajeswary.K |
3. | Exploring Nilavembu: An Herbal Approach to post extraction dental care. Int J Dent Med Sci Res. 2025;7(1):64-73. | Dr.Ravisankar.B |
4. | Artificial intelligence and early detection of oral cancer. Indian Journal of Research 2025;14(1):93-5. | Dr. Rajeswary K, Dr. Kalaivani S, Dr. Ravisankar B |
5. | Knowledge Attitude and Practice for Use of Apex locator among Endodontist in Tamilnadu. Int J Dent Med Sci Res. 2025;7(1):50-60. |
Dr.Ravisankar.B |
6. | Comparing Efficacy of Amoxicillin and Septilin in Post Extraction Dental Care. Int J Dent Med Sci Res. 2025;7(1): 97-105 | Dr.Ravisankar.B |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Evaluating The Hidden Incipient Lesion Among Post Orthodontic Treated Adults In Chengalpattu District– A Cross Sectional Study. PIJR. 2024;13(2) 72-74. | DR.B.Ravisankar Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary |
| Role of Social Media in Creating Oral Health Awareness among IT Professionals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross Sectional Survey. Asian Journal of Dental Sciences. 2024. 22;7(1):323-33. | Dr. Kalaivani. S, Dr. Rajeswary. K, Dr. Ravisankar. B |
| Evaluating The Potential Of A Digital Oral Health Intervention To Enhance Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Related To Oral Health Among Urban Population- A Cross Sectional Study. IOSR-JDMS 2004; 23(10):25-32. | Dr. Ravisankar.B, Dr. Rajeswary.K, Dr. Kalaivani.S |
| Assessing the knowledge, preparedness and perceived barriers amongdental clinicians and academicians regarding tobacco cessation counselling in Chennai city- a cross-sectional study. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2024;11(11):4335-40. | Dr. Ravisankar.B, Dr. Rajeswary.K, Dr. Kalaivani.S |
| Knowledge, Attitude, And Oral Hygiene Practices Among Law Students In Chengalpatu District: A Cross‐Sectional Study. IOSR-JDMS 2004;23(10):55-60. | Dr.Ravisankar B |
| Awareness and Knowledge of General Dental Practitioners in Tamil Nadu towards Management of Temporomandibular Disorder: A Questionnaire-based Survey. Asian Journal of Dental Sciences. 2024;7(1):262-9. | Dr.Ravisankar B |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Oral Hygiene awareness among Family members of Dental Students in Melmaruvathur, tamilnadu- A cross Sectional Study.Journal of Chemical Health Risks | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Prevalence Of Dental Myths Among Dental Patients In Melmaruvathur,Tamilnadu- A Cross Sectional Questionnaire Survey. J Pharm Negat. 2023;14(2):872-878. | Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani |
| “Efficacy Of Essential Oil Enriched With Almond Oil Against Streptococcus Mutans, Porphyromonas Gingivalis, Fusobacterium Nucleatum- An In Vitrostudy.” IOSRPHR. 2023;13(3):10-16. | DR.B.Ravisankar Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani |
| Fluorides in Orthodontic Treatment- A Review. IOSRPHR. 2023;13(3):31-34. | Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Peoples view on Choosing a tooth paste. PIJR. 2023;12(4):192-194. | Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Oral health Among elderly population in India- A review. PIJR. 2023;12(4):1-4 | Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Comparison of Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4) Tamilnadu with India. PIJR. 2023;12(4):198-201. | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Assessing The Knowledge, Attitude In Role Of Robotics And Artificial Intelligence In Oral Health And Preventive Dentistry Among Dentist- A Cross Sectional Survey. PIJR. 2023;12(4):106-108. | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Assessing the knowledge and attitude of mothers towards their children oral health in chengalpattu district – a cross sectional survey. PIJR. 2023;12(4):55-58. | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Awareness about malocclusion among Indian population – A review. PIJR. 2023;12(4):34-36. | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary |
| Knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists toward providing care to the geriatric patients in Tamil nadu – a cross sectional survey PIJR. 2023;12(4):59-63. | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Regenerative endodontics – a review. PIJR. 2023;12(4):136-139. | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary |
| Evaluating The Students’ S Self- Confidence Levels In Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery: A Cross- Sectional Study Of Undergraduate Dental Students At Adhiparasakthi Dental College And Hospital. PIJR. 2023;12(4) 73-76. | DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Assessing the Interlink Between Oral Health and Systemic Conditions In Chengalpattu District: A Prospective Study. IJCDR 2023:1(3):1-6. | DR.B.Ravisankar |
| Assessing The Oral Manifestations Among Chronic Renal Failure Patients In Chengalpattu District Tamilnadu – A Case-Control Study. PIJR. 2023;12(8) 44-47. | DR.B.Ravisankar |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Dhamodharan Umapathy et al.,Thermally expanded Graphite incorporated with PEDOT:PSS Based Anode for Microbial Fuel cells with High Bioelectricity Production. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. January 2022. Impact Factor 4.316(Pubmed indexed) | |
| Scope of GIS in Dental Public Health: A Review. International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research. 2022-3; 13(1): 1-10. | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary |
| Spectrophotometric Analysis of Fluoride Concentration in Dentifrices for Children in India. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2022 Jul;14(Suppl 1):S943-S946. | Dr.K.Rajeswary |
| Prevalence of dental fluorosis among 12-15-Year-Old schoolchildren in Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District: A cross-sectional survey. J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent 2022;20:277-80 | Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani |
| In vitro comparative study of sorption and solubility of three modified glass ionomer cements. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S8), 1450–1461. | Dr.S.Kalaivani |
| Assessment of Oral Hygiene Practices Among Youth in Tamilnadu –An Online Survey. JCLMM. 2022;1(11):1612–1616 | Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Patient attitude towards the dental services provided by a dental hospital in Melmaruvathur, Tamilnadu. Vol 3, Issue1, Jan – June 2021, Pg;17-19. Journal of Contemporary Dental Research | Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani |
| Kalaivani S, Shavi GR, Shanmugam S, Sanga R, Gunasekaran L, Rahila C. Oral health status of hearing and speech-impaired schoolchildren in Erode district, Tamil Nadu – A cross-sectional study. SRM J Res Dent Sci 2021;12:198-203. | Dr.S.Kalaivani |
TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
Legal aspects of tobacco in India- A Review. Vol 2, Issue1, Jan – June 2020, Pg;41- 42. Journal of Contemporary Dental Research | Dr.Dinesh Dhamaodhar.M Dr.S.VeenaDhaarani Dr.S.Kalaivani |
Barriers for utilization of oral health care services among rural population- An Indian Outlook .Vol 2, Issue2, Jul – Dec 2020, Pg; 25- 28 .Journal of Contemporary Dental Research | Dr.S.Kalaivani Dr.K.Rajeswary |
TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
Comparative Evaluation of Phase I Therapy with and Without Adjunctive Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis – A Clinical Study .Volume 18, Issue 10 Ser.11 (October. 2019), PP 69-72. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) | Dr.K.Rajeswary |
TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
An assessment of dentition status and treatment needs of hearing impaired institutionalized students of Mysore city, Karnataka. Journal of applied dental and medical sciences. April-June 2017 Pg; 213-219. | Dr.K.V.VijayKumar |
Evaluation of periodontal status of visually impaired institutionalized students of Mysore city, Karnataka , India. International journal of research in health and allied sciences .Sep-oct 2017;Pg;75-77. | Dr.K.V.VijayKumar |
Effectiveness of cariogram in assessing caries risk among 12 year old school going children at Puducherry Vol 9, Issue 3, 2017, Pg ;48411-48414. International journal of current research | Dr.K.Rajeswary |
TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
An assessment of risk factors for tooth loss among patients attending OPD of Farooqia Dental college and hospital, Mysore, Karnataka; Vol 6, Issue 2, Feb 2016. International journal of health sciences and research | Dr.K.V.VijayKumar |
Prevalence of dental caries among 12-15 year old school going children in cheyyur, Kanchipuram district – A cross sectional study Vol 1, Issue1, June – dec 2016, Pg;5-9 Journal of contemporary dental research | Dr.K.V.VijayKumar Dr.K.Rajeswary |
TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of School Teachers Towards Oral Health in Pondicherry Vol-8(8), 2014 Aug, : ZC12-ZC1512 Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research | Dr.K.Rajeswary
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On Going Research
Perception of online learning during COVID19 pandemic among undergraduate dental students in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu | Dr.S.Kalaivani |
Altered snacking pattern among school children of 6-12 years of age during COVID lockdown | Dr.K.Rajeswary R.C.Abinaya Jenisha |
Sale pattern of Oral hygiene aids in pharmacies of Northern districts of Tamil Nadu – A cross | Dr.K.Rajeswary Kavitha Sree P, |
Esthetic concern and impact of dental fluorosis among 15-18 years old school children in Pennagaram, Dharmapuri – A cross-sectional study | Dr.S.Kalaivani AsimaNazrin , |
Attitude towards Tobacco cessation among out-patients attending dental hospital in Chengalpattu – A cross sectional study | Dr.S.Kalaivani Aswin S Deepak R |
| Assessing the remineralizing potential of Himalayan rock salt among freshly extracted premolar teeth – an Invitro study |
| Evaluating the defluoridation effect of three different water filter candles – An in-vitro study |
| Comparing the tooth whitening ability of natural fruit extracts with conventional tooth whitening materials – An Invitro study |
| Evaluating the Impact of Dental Students on Enhancing Their Parents’ Awareness of Dental Treatments – A cross-sectional study |
| Association of diet and smoking cravings among tobacco users in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu – A questionnaire survey |
| Oral health profile, periodontal disease awareness and knowledge among Melmaruvathur population – A cross-sectional study |
| Assessment of Oral Health Awareness among School-going Children in Melmaruvathur – A questionnaire based study |
| Knowledge Attitude and Perception on Dental health insurance among Dental students and Dentist around Chengalpet – A Questionnaire study |
| Hand hygiene awareness among school children in Melmaruvathur – A cross-sectional study |
| Assessment of various diet modification measures leading to weight loss among 18-35 years old adults in Chennai – A cross sectional study |
| Choosing public health dentistry as a career among dental undergraduates in Chengalpattu – A cross-sectional study |
Statistical Software’s Available at APDCH
Books & Chapters
Dr.K.Rajeswary and Dr.S.Kalaivani ,Authored Book titled “A manual on tobacco cessation counseling” by Mahi Publishers with ISBN Number 978-93-91556-90-7
Awards & Achievements
Faculty
ACTIVITY(PRESENTATION/POSTER/ CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
Guest speaker on topic ‘Social reforms and health research – Innovate to Integrate’ | NATIONAL WEBINAR ON (Innovation Series) – 21.01.2025 | Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals | Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| ACTIVITY (PRESENTATION/POSTER/ CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Guest speaker on topic “Tobacco awareness” | Tobacco awareness program | Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College Social Work Department | Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| Presented a Scientific paper and chaired a scientific session | 15th IAPHD PG convention held on 20th and 21st April 2024 at Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| Guest speaker on topics “Improving communication skills” and “Balancing academics and careers in Dentistry – Opportunities and Exposure” | Academic Training Program on July 20th 2024 | Madha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai | Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| Guest speaker on topic “Tobacco awareness and ill effects” | Tobacco awareness program on 23th July, 2024 | Adhiparasakthi Polytechnic College and Technology, Melmaruvathur | Dr. K. Rajeswary |
| Guest speaker on topic “Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry” | Public Health Dentistry CDE programme on 27th August, 2024. | Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Chennai | Dr. S. Kalaivani |
| Presented a scientific paper and chaired a scientific session | 28th International IAPHD PG conference held on 12th – 15th September 2024 at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| Organising committee member and presented a scientific paper titled “Teen Tobacco Use – An Indian Outlook” | 7th International Conference on Dentistry and Oral Health, Istanbul, Turkey on 22nd-23rd November, 2024 | BioLEAGUES | Dr. S. Kalaivani |
| Chaired scientific sessions | Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Dr. S. Kalaivani Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| ACTIVITY(PRESENTATION/POSTER/ CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Presented a scientific paper and chaired a scientific session | 14th IAPHD- National PG Convention on 11th Feb,2023 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Chaired a scientific session | Indian Dental Convention, (MOKSA- 2023) on 3/4/2023 | Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Chaired a scientific session | State level Article symposium -2023 held on 29.03.2023 | Department of Public Health Dentistry , Thai moogambigai Dental College | Dr.K.Rajeswary |
| Guest Speaker for topic “Mental Health Awareness” | Chennai on 18.03.2023 | Aniyam Foundation (NGO) | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Guest Speaker for Topic “Oral and Mental Health” | Madurai on 26th March 2023 | Aniyam Foundation (NGO) | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Presented a scientific paper and chaired PG scientific session | 27th IAPHD National Conference 2023 – SGT University-New Delhi held from 1.12.2023 to 3.12.2023 | Indian Association Of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| COPYRIGHTED A BOOK TITLED “Standard Operating Protocol Of Tooth brushing Techniques For People With Special Needs” | Registers of copyrights government of India dated 26/12/2023 with Registration number: l139483/202. | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| ACTIVITY(PRESENTATION/POSTER/ CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Chaired a scientific session | 4th international conference on dentistry and oral health on 10th and 11th March, 2022 | APADENTO | Dr. K.Rajeswary |
| Chaired a scientific session | COMDENT 2022- UG Convention held on 18/6/2022 | Thai Moogambigai Dental College, Maduravoyal, Chennai . | Dr.K.Rajeswary Dr.S.Kalaivani |
| ACTIVITY(PRESENTATION/POSTER/ CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Scientific Paper presentation titled “Delay for dental visits among the Rural population of northern districts of Tamil Nadu” | IAPHD National Conference conducted on 19th and 20th November 2021 through virtual mode. | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. K.Rajeswary |
| Scientific Paper presentation titled Perception towards online classes among dental undergraduates in Chengalpet | IAPHD National Conference conducted on 19th and 20th November 2021 through virtual mode. | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. S. Kalaivani |
UG/PG Student
ACTIVITY (PRESENTATION/ POSTER/QUIZ) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
First prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Evaluating the defluoridation potential of three natural filter candles by using a non-conventional alternative method for fluoride removal: an in-vitro study” | Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Ms. Boomica and Ms. Aruna, CRRI |
Second prize in scientific poster presentation titled “Innovation in Health Care Management”
| Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Ms. Savaniya and Ms. Siva Therasa Sundara Natchiyar, CRRI |
Second prize in scientific poster presentation titled “Public Health Management Tools- History to This Era”
| Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Mr. Mohammed Sulthan and Ms. Monisha, CRRI |
First prize in scientific paper presentation titled “Evaluating The Efficiency of Assessment of Risk for Caries Software (Arc) Among 12-13 Year Old School Going Children In Chennai City- A Cross Sectional Comparative Study” | Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Ms. Sreenithi and Ms. Sri Janani, CRRI |
Third prize in scientific poster presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence in Health Care”
| Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Mr. Mohammed Farish Khan and Ms. Nazni Rahamath, CRRI |
First prize in scientific poster presentation titled “Emotional Intelligence in Public Health”
| Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Ms. S P Sowmiya and Ms. Sri Aathi K, CRRI |
Third prize in scientific poster presentation titled “Public Health management Tools” | Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Ms. Sujatha and Ms. Swetha, CRRI |
Third prize in scientific poster presentation titled “Efficacy Of Almond Enriched Essential Oil Against Streptococcus Mutans, Porphyromonas Gingivalis, Fusobacterium Nucleatum- An In Vitro Study” | Saveetha Integrated Public Health and Management Summit (SIPHAMS) 3.0 on 20th and 21st December 2024 | Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, and Saveetha School of Management | Mr. Venkatraman and Ms. Ishwarya, IV BDS |
| ACTIVITY(PRESENTATION/POSTER/ QUIZ) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| SECOND PRIZE in SCIENTIFIC E-POSTER PRESENTATION – Titled “The Ageing I.M.P.A.C.T” –”at. | CDE Program On “DENTISTRY UNVEILED: BRIDGINGGENERATIONS WITH GERIATRIC DENTISTRY | Tagore Dental College and Hospital Chennai held on 18.10.2023 | Ms. T. Sakthi Sreedevi & Ms. P. Savitha, CRRI |
| ACTIVITY(PRESENTATION/POSTER/ QUIZ) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Won Consolation prize at poster competition | World No tobacco day Poster Competition | WHO-IDA collebrative project for Oral Health and tobacco control in South East Asian Region | Ms.Lavanya, IV BDS student |
Awards
| AWARD CATEGORY | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Best oral presentation for the paper titled “Dental Informatics – An Innovation towards Access and Analysis” | 6th International Conference on Dentistry and Oral health – Virtual conference conducted on 14th and 15th March 2024 | BioLeagues in association with Asia Pacific Association for Dental and Oral Health (APADENTO) | Dr. S. Kalaivani |
| Awarded first prize in faculty paper presentation titled “Application of GIS in Oral Health Diseases Prevalence in Chengalpattu District – A Community Oral Health Promotional Approach” | 15th IAPHD PG convention held on 20th and 21st April 2024 at Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| Awarded first prize in faculty paper presentation titled “Evaluating the defluoridation potential of three natural filter candles by using a non-conventional alternative method for fluoride removal: an in-vitro study” | 28th International IAPHD PG conference held on 12th – 15th September 2024 at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| Best Academician Award | IIERD Awards 2024 | International Institute for Education, Research and Development | Dr. S. Kalaivani |
| Best Community Service Award | IIERD Awards 2024 | International Institute for Education, Research and Development | Dr. B. Ravisankar |
| AWARD CATEGORY | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Faculty best paper presentation titled “Assessment of knowledge attitude and practice towards oral health hygiene among multi purpose workers – a cross sectional study” | 14th IAPHD- National PG Convention on 11th Feb,2023. | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Second prize in scientific e-poster presentation – titled “Smile, Spread Smiles” | CDE Program On “Dentistry Unveiled: Bridging Generations With Geriatric Dentistry held on 18.10.2023 | Tagore Dental College and Hospital Chennai | Dr. S. Kalaivani |
| Second prize in scientific e-poster presentation – titled “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of dentists toward providing care to the geriatric patients in Tamil Nadu – A cross sectional survey” | CDE Program On “Dentistry Unveiled: Bridging Generations With Geriatric Dentistry held on 18.10.2023 | Tagore Dental College and Hospital Chennai | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Second prize in faculty paper presentation titled “Assessment of OHPS concept among Chengalpattu district schools in Tamil Nadu – An opportunity to enhance oral health promotion” | 27th National Conference 2023 – SGT University-New Delhi held from 1.12.2023 to 3.12.2023 | Indian Association Of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| AWARD CATEGORY | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Second prize in faculty paper presentation titled “Prevalence of dental myths among the rural population of Melmaruvathur, Tamilnadu- A Cross Sectional Questionnaire Survey” | 4th International Conference on Dentistry and Oral health – Virtual conference conducted on 10th and 11th March 2022 | BioLeagues in association with Asia Pacific Association for Dental and Oral Health (APADENTO) | Dr. K. Rajeswary |
| AWARD CATEGORY | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| “Best Paper Award” for paper presentation titled “Perception towards online classes among dental undergraduates in Chengalpet” | IAPHD National Conference conducted on 19th and 20th November 2021 through virtual mode. | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. S. Kalaivani |
| Excellence in Public Health Dentistry | Global Outreach Healthcare Award 2021 | Global Out reach Medical and Dental Association | Dr.K.Rajeswary |
Department Events
Programs Organised
EXTENSION & OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Our college has a well-equipped mobile dental bus, which has been specially customized to facilitate the oral health services in inaccessible areas, thereby providing dental services at respective villages. The Department of Public Health Dentistry conducts dental screening, treatment and oral health awareness camps to diverse population like school children, elderly population and special groups. The main goal of the camps is to enhance the oral health awareness and help the people to understand the significance of oral health and general health relationship.
The Department of Public Health Dentistry & Department of Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry conduct various school dental health programs including dental screening, health education, preventive programs and treatment for dental diseases at early stages.
Our college motto “Your Smile! Our Pride!” is being fulfilled in every possible way through early detection and prompt treatment of oral diseases. Oral health is an indispensable part of overall health which should be made available to all the people. To make this a reality, the Department of Public Health Dentistry is organizing Field Visit – “Dental Care at Door Steps” on weekdays to address the oral health needs of the population at their doorstep. The dental team visits the residents in their houses and does screening for oral diseases. The doubts related to dental problems are clarified by the dental team using visual aids. This house-to-house screening helps to identify the oral health needs of the population and refer them to peripheral centers or APDCH for further management.
