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Research & Collaborations

Research culture, funded inquiry, doctoral scholarship, and external collaborations extend learning and clinical discovery across KVG Dental College.

Publications

Department publications document the college’s research contribution.

This register presents publications contributed by faculty members of the Department of Public Health Dentistry, with the source journal, category, authorship, year, and points.

Select a faculty register to review the complete publication details supplied by the department.

Faculty Publications

Dr. Nusrath Fareed – List of Publications

S.NoTitle of PublicationJournalCategoryAuthorshipYearPoints
1Assessing patients' satisfaction with dental services provided by the dentists in Nellore district of A.PJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 2009; Issue 13, 9:1-6I2nd200915
2Profession satisfaction among dental practitioners of Nellore districtJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 2009; 10:16-19I2nd200915
3Prevalence and impact of dental pain on the quality of life among 12 year old school children in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh – A Pilot studyJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 2010; 15:49-52I2nd201015
4Relationship between dentition status and Body Mass Index among 5-15 years old age group children of an orphanage in Nellore cityJournal of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 2010; 16:45-48I2nd201015
5Oral Health Status and treatment needs of institutionalized special subjects – A comparative studyJournal of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry Vol. 2011, Issue 17, Suppl. II: 684-688I2nd201115
6Burnout among the Dental practitioners of Bengaluru cityJournal of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol.2011, Issue 18: 100-104I2nd201115
7Oral health related knowledge attitude and practices among the residents of Saraswathi Nagar, Nellore, A.P.Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 2011; 18:117-120I2nd201115
8Retrospective analysis of hospital records at a cancer institute in Nellore district, Andhra PradeshJournal of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry Vol. 2011, Issue 18: 161-166I2nd201110
9Oral health status and treatment need among prison inmates of Nellore district of Andhra PradeshJournal of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 2011; 18:1-4I2nd201115
10Dental students' perceptions towards dress code in a private dental institute in Andhra Pradesh – A cross sectional studyJournal of Education and Ethics in Dentistry 2011; 1(2):68-72I2nd201115
11Comprehensive dental health care program at an orphanage in Nellore district of Andhra PradeshIndian Journal of Dental Research, 23(2), 2012I2nd201215
12Fear of pain among the patients reporting for the dental treatment at a dental hospitalJournal of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 2012; 19:71-76I2nd201215
13Bullying perceptions among post graduate dental Students of Andhra Pradesh, IndiaJournal of Education and Ethics in Dentistry January-June 2012, Vol. 2, Issue 1I2nd201215
14Qualitative and Quantitative changes in saliva among patients with thyroid dysfunction prior to and following the treatment of the dysfunctionOral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2013, 1-7I2nd201315
15Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Practitioners: Does It Affect Practice?Epidemiology Research International, Volume 2013; Article ID 716897:1-6I2nd201315
16Patients' attitude towards dental clinical attire – A cross sectional community based studyJournal of Indian Dental Association, Vol 7, Issue 7, July 2013, Pages 26-32I2nd201315
17Edentulousness in relation to self perceived General Health and Oral Health among Institutionalized Elderly Population in Nellore city of Andhra PradeshIndian Journal of Gerontology, Vol. 27, No. 4, 2013; 563-573I2nd201315
18The Effectiveness of Oral Health Education Program with and without Involving Self-Maintainable Oral Hygiene Skills among the Visually Impaired ChildrenInternational Journal of Scientific Study, October-December 2013, Vol 01, Issue 03I2nd201315
19Efficacy of mouth rinses on dental plaque and gingivitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trialJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol.12, Issue 3, July-Sept. 2014I2nd201415
20Effectiveness of oral health education among primary health care workers at the primary health centre in Nellore district, Andhra PradeshJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol.12, Issue 3, July-Sept. 2014I2nd201415
21Journal of Indian Association of Public Health DentistryYear: 2015 | Volume: 13 | Issue: 2 | Page: 110-115I2nd201515
22Relationship Between Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Status Among College StudentsOral Health & Preventive Dentistry, 2015, 13(4):323-330I2nd201515
23Role of fluoride varnish in preventing early childhood cariesDental Research Journal, 2017; 14(3), p.169I2nd201715
24Conceptual knowledge of oral health among school teachers in South IndiaEuropean Journal of Dentistry, 2018; 12(1), p.43I2nd201815
25Orofacial Injuries and Use of Protective Wear among Field Hockey Players of Coorg District, Karnataka, India – A KAP StudyIndian Journal of Dental Research, 2018; 29(6), p.852I2nd201815
26Effectiveness of an Integrated Handwash and Mouthrinse Programme on General Health of Young Adolescent School Children: A Randomized Controlled TrialJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2018; 16(2), p.116I2nd201815
27The Prevalence and Impact of Teeth Wear on Oral Health Related Quality of Life among Rural Adult Population of Sullia Taluk, D.KJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2018; 16(3), p.198I2nd201815
28Effect of pomegranate juice extract on streptococcus mutans – An in vitro studyEvolution Med Dent Sci, Vol 10, Issue 04, Jan 2021--202115
29Incidence of dental caries and periodontal diseases among adolescents receiving orthodontic treatment in a dental institute in VirajpetEvolution Med Dent Sci, Vol 10, Issue 16, Apr 2021--202115
30Probiotic Potential of daily consumption of homemade curd on dental plaque among schoolchildren: A randomized controlled trialJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Feb 2022I2nd202215
31Effectiveness of mouthrinses in prevention and treatment of radiation induced mucositis: A systematic reviewJournal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Feb 2022I2nd202215
32Dental stem cells in intraoral regenerative therapy: A systematic reviewBraz Dent Sci, 25(2), e277, Jan 2022I2nd20227.5
33Effect of Periodontal Therapy on Endothelial Dysfunction – A Systematic ReviewJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 20(4), 332-341-Co-author20225
34Impact of Oral Health Programmes on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Children: A Systematic ReviewJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 21(3), 217-221-Co-author20235
35Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards COVID-19 Vaccination among adults of Sullia Taluk in Dakshin Kannada District of Karnataka – A Community based SurveyInternational Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology-Co-author20235
36Maternal Practices towards Dental Treatment of Primary School Children after the Emergence of Covid-19International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology-Co-author20235
37Prevalence and determinants of oral potentially malignant disorders in rural areas of South IndiaJournal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics 19(3), 773-777-Co-author20235
38The Effects of Fresh Fruit Extracts and Commercially Available Fruit Extracts on the Growth of Streptococcus Mutans – An In Vitro Study--Co-author20235
39Antifungal properties of grape seed extract on various species of Candida organisms: an in vitro studyJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 22(1), 96-100-Co-author20245
40Credibility of bite mark analysis in forensic odontology: A diagnostic accuracy trailInternational Journal of Forensic Medicine 6(1), 18-25-Co-author20245
41A study on nature of violence against doctors in tertiary care centers in Karnataka, India: A cross-sectional studyIndian Journal of Community Medicine 49(3), 472-474-Co-author20245
42Occurrence and Distribution of Cancers with Emphasis Upon Oral Cancers in Registered Oncology Institutes of South India – A Retrospective StudyIndian Journal of Community Medicine 49(1), 120-130-Co-author20245
43Effect of Smoking on the Progression and Severity of COVID-19 Infection among Adult Males in Sullia Taluk of Dakshina KannadaJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 22(3), 292-296-Co-author20245
44Antimicrobial Efficacy of Prepared Herbal Denture Cleansers and Their Impact on Physical Properties of Denture Base Material: An Invitro StudyEuropean Journal of Medicinal Plants 36(1), 83-91-Co-author20255
45Quantification and Categorization of Oral Candida among Denture Wearers with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Associated Co-morbid ConditionsAsian Journal of Dental Sciences 8(1), 327-337-Co-author20255
46Effectiveness of a School-based Comprehensive Oral Health Program in Improving Overall Health of School ChildrenJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 24(1), 41-47-1st202615
47Effectiveness of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Oral Pathogens – A Systematic ReviewIndian Journal of Integrative Medicine 6(1)-1st202615
48Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticle Containing Herbal Mouth Rinse in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Narrative ReviewAsian Journal of Dental Sciences 9(1), 137-155-Co-author20265
49Efficacy of Different Herbal Sources for Silver Nanoparticle Biosynthesis and its Advantages in Oral Care: A Comprehensive Narrative ReviewIndian Journal of Integrative Medicine 6(1)-Co-author20265

Faculty Publications

2.Dr. Hemant Battur, Professor, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry.

S.NoTitle of PublicationJournalCategoryAuthorshipYearPoints
1Association of ABO Blood group and Rh factor with periodontal disease in a population of Virajpet, Karnataka: A cross-sectional studyJournal of International Oral Health, July-Aug 2013, 5(4):30-34II3rd20135
2Effect of aqueous and alcoholic stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) extracts against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus in comparison to chlorhexidine: An in vitro studyJournal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 2014, Dec. Vol. 4, Supplement 2I3rd20147.5
3Effect of Aqueous and Alcoholic Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus in comparison to chlorhexidine: An in vitro studyJournal of International Oral Health 2014; 6(4):29-34I2nd201415
4Dental neglect among college going adolescents in Virajpet, IndiaJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol. 12, Issue 3, July-Sept 2014II4th20145
5Effectiveness of sodium fluoride mouthrinses on the prevention of dental caries: A systematic reviewJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol. 13, Issue 2, April 2015II3rd20155
6Survival rate of atraumatic restorative treatment: A systematic reviewJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2015II3rd20155
7Pyruvic acid levels in serum and saliva: A new course for oral cancer screeningJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Vol. 20, Issue 1, Jan-Apr 2016, p.102I2nd201615
8Inheritance patterns of localized aggressive periodontitis: A systematic reviewJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2017II2nd20175
9Role of fluoride varnish in preventing early childhood cariesDental Research Journal, 2017; 14(3), p.169I3rd20177.5
10The Prevalence and Impact of Teeth Wear on Oral Health Related Quality of Life among Rural Adult Population of Sullia Taluk, D.KJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2018; 16(3), p.198II1st201810
11Conceptual knowledge of oral health among school teachers in South IndiaEuropean Journal of Dentistry, 2018; 12(1), p.43I4th20187.5
12Orofacial injuries and use of protective wear among field hockey players of Coorg District, Karnataka, India – A KAP StudyIndian Journal of Dental Research, 2018; 29(6), p.852II3rd20185
13Effectiveness of an integrated handwash and mouthrinse programme on general health of young adolescent school children: A randomized controlled trialJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2018; 16(2), p.116II2nd20185
14The prevalence and impact of teeth wear on oral health related quality of life among rural adult population of Sullia taluk, DKJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2018; 16(3), p.198II2nd20185
15Orofacial injuries and use of protective wear among field hockey players of Coorg District, Karnataka, India – A KAP StudyIndian Journal of Dental Research, 2018II2nd20185
16Role of Probiotics in the Treatment and Prevention of Oral Malodor/Halitosis: A Systematic ReviewJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2019II3rd20195
17Effectiveness of mouthrinses in prevention and treatment of radiation induced mucositis: A systematic reviewJournal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Feb 2020I3rd20207.5
18Probiotic Potential of daily consumption of homemade curd on dental plaque among schoolchildren: A randomized controlled trialJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2020II3rd20205
19Dental stem cells in intraoral regenerative therapy: A systematic reviewBraz Dent Sci, 25(2), e277, Jan 2022I4th20227.5
20Effect of Periodontal Therapy on Endothelial Dysfunction – A Systematic ReviewJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 20(4), 332-341-Co-author20225
21Impact of Oral Health Programmes on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Children: A Systematic ReviewJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 21(3), 217-221-Co-author20235
22Prevalence and determinants of oral potentially malignant disorders in rural areas of South IndiaJournal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics 19(3), 773-777-Co-author20235
23Effect of Smoking on the Progression and Severity of COVID-19 Infection among Adult Males in Sullia Taluk of Dakshina KannadaJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 22(3), 292-296-Co-author20245
24A study on nature of violence against doctors in tertiary care centers in Karnataka, India: A cross-sectional studyIndian Journal of Community Medicine 49(3), 472-474-Co-author20245
25Quantification and Categorization of Oral Candida among Denture Wearers with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Associated Co-morbid ConditionsAsian Journal of Dental Sciences 8(1), 327-337-Co-author20255

Faculty Publications

3.Dr. Kripal Rai, Reader, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry

S.NoName of the title and JournalCategory I / II / IIIAuthorship (1st/2nd/ 3rd..etc.,)Year of PublicationPoints
Bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) : A Review Journal of orthodontic science, Wedknow 2022II4th20225
Modified Kims method for open bite correction International Journal dental and medical sciences research, vol. 3, issue 5, sept-Cct. 2021I3rd2820217.5
Assessment of the efficacy of customized lingual orthodontic system (Lingual matrix) in initial leveling and aligning Saudi journal of oral and dental research 2021I5th20217.5
Correlation of morphological variants of soft palate and different facial divergence – a CBCT study Annals of RSCB, vol 25, issue 6, 2021II6th20215
Knowledge and attitude of prosthodontic post graduates on COVID 19 : A Qualitative research Annals of RSCB, vol 25, issue 6, 2021III6th20212.5

Faculty Publications

4. Dr Suman B, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry

S.NoTitle of PublicationJournalCategoryAuthorshipYearPoints
1Credibility of bite mark analysis in forensic odontology: A diagnostic accuracy trailInternational Journal of Forensic Medicine 6(1), 18-25-1st20245
2Transgenerational Changes in Oro-Facial Features among Malekudiya Tribes Native to Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka: An Anthropological/Epidemiological StudyInternational Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research 7(5), 265-278-1st20245
3Effectiveness of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Oral Pathogens – A Systematic ReviewIndian Journal of Integrative Medicine 6(1)-Co-author20265
4Effectiveness of a School-based Comprehensive Oral Health Program in Improving Overall Health of School ChildrenJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 24(1), 41-47-Co-author20265

Faculty Publications

4. Dr Megha S, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry

S.NoTitle of PublicationJournalCategoryAuthorshipYearPoints
1Ethical Perspectives of Health Professionals in Usage of Artificial Intelligence/robotics in Health Care: A Cross-Sectional StudyInternational Journal for Multidisciplinary Research-2nd20242.5
2Tiny but deadly: A threat to environmentINDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH-2nd20242.5

Research Cell, KVGDCH – RGUHS Faculty Grant 2026

Clinical Trials

Department Principal Investigator Thesis Title
Periodontology Dr. Vidyalalakshmi S Rao Comparative evaluation of subgingival tripala gel, ornidozole gel as adjuncts to SRP on clinical periodontal parameters in stage II periodontitis – A randomized clinical trial
Periodontology Dr. Shilpa L S Effect of adjunctive multi-micronutrient supplementation on periodontal outcomes in smokers undergoing non-surgical periodontal therapy – A randomised controlled clinical trial
Prosthodontics Dr. Sneha Shyam Sundar Clinical evaluation of the effect of post-radiation xerostomia on retention and stability of complete dentures – A comparative study
Pedodontics Dr. Smitha R Shetty Comparative evaluation of symbiotic supplementation of preventive care on quantitative, qualitative, and immunological parameters of saliva and its co-relation with caries risk assessment in children with ECC – A randomized controlled clinical trial
Pedodontics Dr. Kishanraj K Effect of multimodal oral health interventions on dental caries, gingivitis, oral microbial load, and salivary inflammatory biomarkers in children with autism spectrum disorder – A randomized controlled trial
Orthodontics Dr. Akanksha Salian Comprehensive evaluation of genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, tooth movement, pain perception, and oral hygiene among clear aligners, self-ligating, and conventional MBT (McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi) brackets – An in-vivo comparative study
Orthodontics Dr. Asmitha Dayanand Assessing salivary VEGF, ACP, and ALP levels in young adults undergoing orthodontic treatment with self-ligating, conventional brackets (MBT), and clear aligners
Orthodontics Dr. Deekshith Effects of platelet-rich plasma on rate of space closure during en-masse retraction with temporary anchorage device and NiTi closed coil spring – A split-mouth randomized clinical trial

Collaboration Centres

External postings extend specialty exposure beyond the main campus.

The research page also functions as a collaboration register. It names hospitals and cancer centres where postgraduates and interns rotate, making those connections visible as part of KVG’s applied learning model.

Each collaboration block is presented with its own location, image, and posting summary so visitors can scan partner institutions quickly.

NIMHANS, Bangalore

Posting Centre 01

NIMHANS, Bangalore

Postgraduate students from Oral Surgery are posted here on rotation.

GSR Hospital, Hyderabad

Posting Centre 02

GSR Hospital, Hyderabad

Postgraduate students from Oral Surgery are posted here on rotation.

Malabar Cancer Center, Thalassery

Posting Centre 03

Malabar Cancer Center, Thalassery

Postgraduate students from Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine are posted here on rotation.

Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram

Posting Centre 04

Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram

Postgraduate students from Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine are posted here on rotation.

Kidwai Institute of Oncology

Posting Centre 05

Kidwai Institute of Oncology

Postgraduate students from Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology are posted here on rotation.

Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital

Posting Centre 06

Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital

Postgraduate students from Oral Surgery are posted here on rotation.

KVG Medical College & Hospital

Posting Centre 07

KVG Medical College & Hospital

Postgraduate students from Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Pedodontics are posted here on rotation.

Government Hospital, Sullia

Posting Centre 08

Government Hospital, Sullia

Interns undertake regular fortnightly community peripheral postings here on rotation.

Research Blogs

Research stories connect scholarship with the wider KVG community.

The research blog index brings together accessible routes to academic updates, grant activity, publications, and collaboration stories. It is intended as a clear starting point for students, faculty, prospective researchers, and visitors following the college’s scholarly work.

Innovation

Innovation grows from questions raised in teaching, clinics, and communities.

KVG’s research environment gives faculty and students a route to explore clinical questions, oral-health needs, teaching methods, and evidence-informed improvements in dental care.

The innovation index connects emerging ideas with the practical settings where they can be studied: specialty departments, postgraduate dissertation work, community engagement, and external collaboration.

Research Labs

Laboratory resources support the inquiry behind clinical and academic learning.

Research laboratory facilities are part of KVG’s broader teaching infrastructure, supporting pre-clinical, para-clinical, and research-led learning alongside departmental academic work.

Visitors can use the infrastructure page to review the college’s learning spaces and laboratory context, while department pages provide the specialty setting for postgraduate and faculty inquiry.

Lab Equipments

Wash Bottles and Pipettes Stand

Wash Bottles and Pipettes Stand

Digital Weighing Scale

Digital Weighing Scale

Needle Burner

Needle Burner

Digital pH Meter

Digital pH Meter

Test Tubes and Flasks

Test Tubes and Flasks

Spectrophotometer

Spectrophotometer

Research Guidance

PhD Guides

Research Regulations flow chart showing the IRB and IEC committees of KVGDCH