Public Health Dentistry
Department Description
The Department of Public Health Dentistry at Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital aims to prevent oral diseases and promote oral health in the community as a whole. Our department “To integrate oral health into everyone’s life” Oral Health promotion is done by conducting Dental awareness programs through various camps, role plays, Rally, Skit, demonstration, and signal campaigns. The undergraduate students are trained with a sense of responsibility and compassion to prevent dental diseases like Dental Caries, Periodontal Disease, Oral cancer, malocclusion and edentulousness. Outreach activities including screening as well as treatment dental camps are conducted periodically in the surrounding villages of Melmaruvathur to benefit the school children and general public. The importance of oral health promotion in improving their quality of life is emphasized and utilization of the dental services is encouraged.
Two satellite dental clinics are established in Madhuranthagam 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.
Tobacco cessation centre is actively functioning in the college to counsel and motivate the patients who are willing to quit tobacco (smoking and smokless forms) and contribute towards reduction of tobacco related mortality and morbidity.
The undergraduates 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. K Rajeswary
Reader
Dr. S Kalaivani
Lecturer
Dr. B Ravisankar
Lecturer
Dr. S Prathap
Tutor
Dr. E Ramji
Tutor
Dr. E Keerthiga
Tutor
Lab & Equipments
Key Features:
• Dental Museum with numerous health education models.
• Tobacco cessation clinic aided with smoke analyzer to quit the tobacco habit
• Departmental library and wifi internet facility
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
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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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Evaluation of salivary parameters among fluoridated and non-fluoridated toothpaste users in Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu – A cross-sectional study |
| Association between awareness on dental caries preventive measures and caries experience among the rural population in Chengalpattu District, Tamilnadu. |
| Assessing the knowledge attitude and practice towards ergonomics in dentistry among physiotherapy students – A cross sectional study |
| Evaluating the efficacy of Acmella oleraceae oral dissolving sheet against Mutans Streptococci group – An invitro study |
| Comparing the antimicrobial property of three potential gels against periodontal flora – An invitro study |
| Assessing the remineralizing potential of Himalayan rock salt among freshly extracted premolar teeth – an Invitro study |
| Assessing the knowledge attitude and practice towards oral hygiene among working woman aged 25-40years in a private educational institute – An interventional study |
| Evaluating the defluoridation effect of three different water filter candles – An in-vitro study |
| Comparing the Efficiency of gaming application with conventional health education intervention among school going children in Chengalpattu district – A cross sectional study |
| Correlating the Effect of Ca and Mg Concentrations and Quantity with Caries Intensity among 11-15 year old school going children – A cross sectional study |
| Evaluating the digital oral health intervention to enhance knowledge attitude and practice among school teachers in Chennai city – A cross sectional study |
| Application of GIS in oral health diseases prevalence in Chengalpattu district – A community oral health promotional approach |
| Evaluating the efficiency of health education intervention tools among 18-25 years old population – An interventional study |
| Comparing the tooth whitening ability of natural fruit extracts with conventional tooth whitening materials – An Invitro 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(PRESENTAION/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 |
| ACTIVITY(PRESENTAION/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(PRESENTAION/POSTER/ CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | 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 – ACross sectional study at | 14th IAPHD- National PG Convention on 11th Feb,2023. | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | 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 |
| Chaired a scientific session at at. | 14th IAPHD- National PG Convention on 11th Feb,2023 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Chaired scientific session at 3 at. | Indian Dental Convention, (MOKSA- 2023) on 3/4/202 | Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Guest Speaker for Topic Oral and Mental Health. | Madurai on 26th March 2023 | Aniyam Foundation (NGO) | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Guest Speaker for topic Mental Health Awareness | Chennai on 18.03.2023 | Aniyam Foundation (NGO) | Dr. B.Ravisankar |
| Chaired Post Graduate Poster Presentation a session | 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 |
| SECOND PRIZE- 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 |
| 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- 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 |
| COPYRIGHTED A BOOK TITLED “Standard Operating Protocol Of Toothbrushing 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(PRESENTAION/POSTER/ CHAIRPERSON/GUEST SPEAKER) | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
| Chaired a scientific session | I6th international conference on dentistry and oral health on 10th and 14th March, 2024 | Bioleagues, APADENTO | Dr. K.Rajeswary |
UG/PG Student
| ACTIVITY(PRESENTAION/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 |
| ACTIVITY(PRESENTAION/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 |
Awards
| 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 |