Department of Periodontology

About Us

  • The Department of Periodontics SRMKDC deals with the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the periodontium. We cater to various patient categories in addition to our routine outpatients including geriatric and hospital in-patients.
  • Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the peripheral tissues around the teeth. i.e., tissues surrounding the teeth. It deals with the diseases and treatment of the tissues surrounding the teeth (periodontal tissues) The subject of periodontics is introduced in the 3rd year of the undergraduate program which comprises theoretical and practical learning of the subject.
  • Students simultaneously learn about the treatments theoretically and practically and apply them to the patients. At the undergraduate level, students are allowed to do scaling as it is the 1st line of treatment for any periodontal disease. A periodontist as such does not only deal with the diseases associated with teeth but also the diseases that destabilize a tooth from its socket. Mainly they deal with the diseases of the gums, the surrounding bone, and the joint which attaches the tooth to its socket.

Teaching activity of the department

The Department of Periodontics boasts of efficient and student-friendly teachers. They work as a team to prepare students to succeed in a competitive workplace

  • Through lectures, tutorials, and clinical sessions, undergraduates study the normal and pathological tissues of the periodontium as well as the etiology and classification of gingival and periodontal disease.
  • Third and final-year undergraduate students are trained to treat patients with periodontal problems. They are also allowed to perform simple periodontal surgical procedures during their final year.
  • Undergraduate students are assessed regularly through viva voice, group discussions, and assignments.
  • Postgraduate graduate students are given challenging cases to develop their clinical skills and patient management.
  • The postgraduates in addition to routine treatment of periodontitis that includes respective or regenerative therapy, are also trained in, site preservation and development for implants (guided bone regeneration, sinus augmentation, block grafts).

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OUR VISION

To outshine as a centre of excellence in providing remarkable periodontal health education, ethical research and quality services to the community.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide our patients with best and most comprehensive healthcare of periodontium, thereby reducing the load of systemic diseases in the community.

Infrastructure

  • The Department offers state-of-the-art facilities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • A well-furnished UG section with full-fledged equipment and a specialized postgraduate section equipped with a complete surgical armamentarium.
  • A separate surgical section is divided into six cubicles with an air-conditioning unit.
  • Sophisticated instruments such as piezosurgery unit, physio dispenser, electrocautery, and laser units.
  • Separate Postgraduate section equipped with complete surgical armamentarium.
  • A fully air-conditioned surgical section divided into cubicles for each postgraduate student.
  • A fully equipped implant clinic with a physio-dispenser and two different implant systems
  • The department offers the state-of-the-art facilities with sophisticated instruments
  • Periodontal Surgical microscope
  • Magnifying loupes
  • Laser Surgical Unit
  • Piezoelectric surgical Unit
  • Department Library
  • Seminar Hall

Faculty

Dr.A.V.Saravanan

MDS

Professor and Head

Dr.K.Rajapandian

MDS

Associate Professor

Dr.V.Kalaivani

MDS

Associate Professor

Dr.M.Prem Blaisie Rajula

M.D.S.Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Dr.P.S.Viola Esther

MDS

Assistant Professor

Dr. ANJU S SREEDHAR

MDS

Assistant Professor

PG Residents

Amrutha Sairam

PG Resident

J.Sanjana

PG Resident

Merita. S

PG Resident

Gracelin Solomon J

PG Resident

Supriti Brahma

PG Resident

Nelofar Nisha. A

PG Resident

Subhasri Raman

PG Resident

S Rubaahar

PG Resident

K Sudharsana

PG Resident

Research

  • Evaluation of the efficacy of photodynamic therapy on Human Cytomegalo virus (HCMV) as adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy in aggressive periodontitis patients: A split mouth randomized clinical trial.
  • Estimation of fibroblast growth factor (FGF- 2 ) level in saliva and serum of healthy and chronic periodontitis patients – A clinical and biochemical study.
  • Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Anacardium occidentale essential oil against periodontal pathogens – An In vitro study.
  • Study of periodontal health status of pregnant women in 3rd trimester and prevalence of low birth weight in rural Chengalpattu district.
  • Efficacy of Curcumin and Amoxicillin incorporated onto guided tissue regeneration against P.gingivalis (an invitro study).
  • Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Achyranthes aspera extract against P.gingivalis – (an invitro study).
  • Effect of flax seed oil on periodontal pathogen.
  • Comparative evaluation of herbal tooth paste (betel leaf) with normal tooth paste
  • Antibacterial effect of betel leaf extract towards red complex bacteria
  • Antimicrobial comparison of Chlorhexidine persica mouthwash in periodontal pathogen 
  • Comparison of commercially available folic acid mouthwash and chlorhexidine mouthwash for management of chronic periodontitis.
  • Synthesis and Characterization of Naringin functionalized Nano-hydroxyapatite for Bone tissue Engineering.
  • Evaluating the effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on A.actinomycetemcomitans biofilm using confocal fluorescence imaging – an in vitro study.
  • Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of guava and garlic extracts using time kill assay- an invitro study.
  • Comparative evaluation of subgingivally delivered spirulina gel and chlorhexidine gel in chronic periodontitis patients – a randomized clinical study.
  • Estimation of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) level in PRF of healthy patients –a biochemical study.
  • Estimation of IL-6 in chronic periodontitis with diabetes periodontitis
  • Antimicrobial comparison of Chlorhexidine Salvadora persica against P.gingivalis.
  • Changes in LL – 37 gene expression with non-surgical treatment of subjects with chronic periodontitis
  • A proposal entitled “Investigating the impact of Homeopathic therapy on Metabolic Control and Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Patients of Stage III and Stage IV Periodontitis with Diabetes: A Randomized Multi-Arm Clinical Trail.” has been funded from CCRH, Ministry of AYUSH
  • Specialized implant scalar to clean implant surface –smart polymer system. Dr.Pradeep Kumar, Dr.J.Rajapandian, Dr.V.Kalaivani, Department of Periodontics.( 201741014196 21.04.2017).
  • Super elastic surgical instrument to clean inaccessible tooth root surface” Dr.Pradeep Kumar, Dr.J.Rajapandian, Dr.V.Kalaivani, Department of Periodontics. (201741014197 21.04.2017).
  • Pinhole surgical laser hand piece for gum surgery. Dr.Pradeep Kumar, Dr.J.Rajapandian, Dr.V.Kalaivani, Department of Periodontics. (201741014198 21.04.2017).
  • Niti inter dental brush”, Dr.Pradeep Kumar, Dr.J.Rajapandian, Dr.V.Kalaivani, Department of Periodontics(201741014199 21.04.2017)
  • A trolley Dr. K.A Sunitha. Siddharth Raj, Reshma Varma, Muddaluri, R.Venkat Narasimhan Department of EIE, Dr.Pradeep Kumar, Dr.J.Rajapandian, Dr.V.Kalaivani, Department of Periodontics(201741016866 13.05.2017).
  • Integrated dental unit with voice over internet protocol, internet of things and artificial intelligence, Dr.Pradeep Kumar, Dr.J.Rajapandian, Dr.V.Kalaivani, Department of Periodontics. (201741019415 03.06.2017)
  • A dental instrument. Dr.M.Prem Blaisie Rajula, Dr.P.L.Ravishankar, Dr.K.Sunanda rao, Dr.K.Gayathri, Department of Periodontics(202241053409,14.10.2022).
  • Bone graft applicator. Dr.A.V.Saravanan,Dr.P.L.Ravishankar ,Dr.Sindhuja, Dr.Aadhithiyan, Department of Periodontics (202241052029,12.8.22)
  • Alcohol Tracking Device (Design No. 373935-00) Dr. Dhirendra kumar , Dr. Rajapandian . K , Dr. R. Udhayakumar, Dr. Hitendra kumar Lautre.
  • Machine learning based health monitoring wearable device ( design no. 6314145) grant date 4/10/2023 Dr. Rajapandian .K, Dr. Sathiya priya .
  • A comparative cytocompatibility assessment of Leukocyte – platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF) and injectable platelet rich fibrin (I- PRF) on the preosteoblastic MG-63 cell line in a chronic periodontitis patients : An invitro study. Cureus, DOI : 10.7759/CUREUS.4A739 , 2023.
  • Estimation of calprotectin and osteopontin levels in the gingival crevicular fluid and serum of aggressive periodontitis patients before andafter scaling and root planing- a clinical and biochemical study Vol.: 27 Issue: 2, 2023
  • Root Resection: Saving by splicing-A report of 2 cases,Tmjpds 2023 3 (2), 26-32
  • Antibacterial effectiveness of Betel leaf (piper betle) extract on red complex bacteria: An invitro study.International Journal of Pharmaceutical
  • Estimation And Comparison of Red Complex Bacterial Level in Mal-occlusion Patients with And Without Fixed Orthodontic Appliances- A Clinical and Microbiological Study Journal of Positive School Psycholog  2022, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1232–1245
  • Clinical assessment of curcumin containing herbal toothpaste in patients with chronic gingivitis: A randomized controlled trial Journal of Positive School Psychology 2022, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1840 – 1846
  • The Varied Proportion of Filifactor alocis in Periodontal Health and Disease in the South Indian Subpopulation Contemporary Clinical Dentistry Volume 12 | Issue 4 | October-December 2021
  • Prevalence of periodontal disease and oral hygiene practices in Kancheepuram districts population : an epidemiological study J Pharm Bioall Sci J Pharm Bioall Sci, supplement 2, Aug 2021
  • 3D Bioprinting: Print the Future of Periodon Systematic Review Pharmacy 2021; 12(8): 477-483
  • A comparative study between effectiveness of curcumin containing herbal and conventional dentifrices on subjects Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science
  • Digital Revolution in Periodontology IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences.
  • Antibacterial efficacy of commercially available activated carbon tooth powder: An in vitro study International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2020, 11(4), 6748-6753.
  • Midline Pyogenic Granuloma Of The Tongue: A Rare Case Report International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry January – march ,2020 6(1): 55-57.
  • Socket-shield technique of mandibular anterior teeth: A case report  J Pharm Bioall Sci  2019; 11:S495-8.
  • In vitro antibacterial efficacy of sutures Coated with Aloe vera and ciprofloxacin: A comparative evaluation J Pharm Bioall Sci 2019; 11:S164-8.
  • Curcumin gel and diode laser: A new duo in the treatment of chronic periodontitis International Journal of Preventive and Clinical Dental Research Volume 5 / Issue 3 / July-
  • Persistent HSV And CMV viral load in periodontal pockets after non surgical therapy Research journal of biotechnology 3(6):49-51 · June 2018
  • Detection of Porphyromonas Gingivalis in the deeper Tissues of Gingival Squamous Cell  carcinoma Using Polymerase Chain Reaction  Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research Vol-2, Iss-5(May, 2017):123-125
  • Indocyanine Green-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy as Adjuvant to Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Chronic Periodontitis Patients: A Clinical and Microbiological Study.Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 2021: 363-371
  • An In-Vitro Evaluation of the Efficacy of the Essential Oils from Leptospermum Scoparium and Melaleuca Alternifolia as an Antimicrobial  Agent against P.Gingivalis.Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology 25 (4), 10291–10296
S.NO YEAR NAME OF THE BOOK AUTHORS ISBN
1 2018 PERI-IMPLANTITIS INFLAMMATION AROUND THE SCREWS Dr.P.L.Ravishankar 978-613-7-34047-9
2 2018 HERBAL HOME REMEDIES FOR GINGIVAL GUM DISEASES A HANDBOOK Dr.P.L.RavishankarDr.Maharishi Malakar 978-93-88112-67-3
3 2019 GINGIPAINS IN PERIODONTAL PATHOGENESIS Dr.P.L.RavishankarDr.M.Prem Blaisie Rajula
 Paperback ISBN: 978-93-5335-416-9 E-Book ISBN: 978- 93-5335-417-6
4 2019 PSYCHOSOMATIC FACTORS IN PERIODONTOLOGY Dr.P.L.Ravishankar 978-93-5335-304-9
5 2019 ANIMAL MODELS IN PERIODONTAL RESEARCH Dr.P.L.RavishankarDr.A.V.SaravananDr.Maharishi Malakar 978-1-64546-619-2
6 2020 CASE HISTORY AND INSTRUMENTATION IN PERIODONTICS Dr.P.L.RavishankarDr.M.Prem Blaisie Rajula
 78-93-5408-939-8

Achievements and Awards

Dr. A.V. SARAVANAN

  • Outstanding clinician in Periodontology by Global Outreach Dental Award 2020.

Dr.K. RAJAPANDIAN

  • IARF excellent academician award of the year 2025
  • International Education Award -2024
  • Pride Award , 2024

    • Dr.V. KALAIVANI

    • Best Poster award,2010
    • Pride Award , 2024

    Dr.M.PREM BLAISIE RAJULA

    • Received Gold Medal for securing University First in MDS examinations held in April 2015. 
    • Best poster award in SDG International Conference,2022
    • Best Paper award in 6th International Conference on Dentistry & Oral Health
    • Best Paper award in 75th Indian Dental Conference
    • Senior Researcher award - Molaris 2025 by IDA

    Dr. P.S. VIOLA ESTHER

    • Awarded I prize in ISP National Essay Competition 2021
    • Awarded ‘ Best Essay ‘ in the competitive session held in SIMSYM implant symposium 2023 at Saveetha dental college.
    • Young Academician Award’ , 2024 by IDA

    Dr. ANJU S SREEDHAR

    • Best paper in 12th ISPRP NATIONAL Conference 2019
  • Dr. Padmaja Rani.V, (PG) received Gold medal for securing University first in MDS examinations held in JULY 2021
  • Dr. Preetha, was awarded 15000 cash prize for securing first rank at National level in the Periodontology, BDS examinations held in February, 2020 
  • Dr. Jishnavi Priya, PG was awarded first prize for the best scientific poster presentation in Perioshakthi conference, 2021.
  • Harini Ramaswamy, CRI secured best poster award in PerioBuzz,2022
  • Dr.Jishnavi Priya & Dr.Aadhithiyan S (PG) was awarded second prize in paper presentation at the 2nd virtual ISPRP NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 held on February 2022 by Vishnu dental college.
  • Dr.Trilochan Sai ( PG) was awarded first prize in paper presentation at the 2nd virtual ISPRP NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 held on February 2022 by Vishnu dental college.
  • Dr. Sheryl Dolly (PG) was awarded consolation prize in poster presentation at the 2nd virtual ISPRP NATIONAL CONFERENCE
  • 2022 held on February 2022 by Vishnu dental college.
  • Dr.Sindhujaa R (PG) was awarded best paper in the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh accredited by the 9 th International World Dental & Oral Health Congress held on August 2022.
  • Dr. Sheryl Dolly (PG) was awarded third prize in scientific paper presentation 2 nd Global Outreach Dental conference & awards 2022 held at Goa Dental College and Hospital on September 2022.
  • Dr. Sheryl Dolly,Dr .Sindhujaa, Dr.Mohamed Rashik (PG) was awarded first prize in paper presentation at ISPRP NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2023.
  • Dr. Sheryl Dolly (PG) was awarded second prize in scientific paper presentation in Tamilnadu state level symposium held at Thaimoogambigai dental college.
  • Dr.Subhashini , Dr.Soury (PG) was awarded third prize for the best scientific poster presentation in Perioshakthi conference, 2023
  • Dr.Aadhithiyan (PG) received Gold medal for securing University first in MDS examinations held in AUGUST 2023.

PG Residents / PG Alumni

S.No Names Year
1
  1. Dr.Subhasri Raman
  2. Dr.S.Rubaahar
  3. Dr.Sudharshana Kannen
 2025-2026
2
  1. Dr.Gracelin Solomon J
  2. Dr.Nilofar Nisha
  3. Dr.Supriti Brahma
 2024-2025
3
  1. Dr.Sanjana J
  2. Dr.Merita S
  3. Dr.Amritha S
 2023-2024
4
  1. Dr.Sai Sri Soury G
  2. Dr.Subhashini N
  3. Dr.Lochini
 2022-2023
5
  1. Dr.Sindhujaa.R
  2. Dr.Mohamed Rashik K.M
  3. Dr.Sheryl Dolly A
 2021-2022
6
  1. Dr.Jishnavi priya.P
  2. Dr.Trilochan sai G
  3. Dr.Aadhithiyan.S
 2020-2021
7
  1. Dr.Preethikaa. V G
  2. Dr.Visithiriyan.G
 2019-2020
8
  1. Dr.Padmaja Rani V
  2. Dr.JasmineVaidya
 2018-2019
9
  1. Dr.Vandana V
  2. Dr.Sunanda Rao K
 2017-2018
10
  1. Dr.Mahalakshmi M R
  2. Dr.Maharishi Malakar
 2016-2017
11
  1. Dr.E.N.Anila
  2. Dr.Priyankar Chakraborty
 2015-2016
12
  1. Dr.Mithra D
  2. Dr.Renuka G
 2014-2015

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Address

SRM Kattankulathur Dental College
SRM Nagar
Kattankulathur - 603203
Chengalpattu District
Tamil Nadu

Phone

044-47432481

Email

dean.dental.ktr@srmist.edu.in

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