Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

About Us

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at SRM Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital was established in 2007.
The Department has well-designed chambers allotted for clinical examination, student's laboratory, and museum with numerous mounted specimens, models, and posters.
Oral and maxillofacial pathology is concerned with diagnosis and study of causes and effects of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology focuses on the diagnosis of diseases through clinical investigations, biopsy procedures, cytology, and microscopic examination.
The specialty combines oral pathology, histology, embryology, and dental anatomy to provide a strong foundation for understanding oral diseases and their management.
Introduced in the third year of undergraduate dental education, it trains students to identify and diagnose pathological conditions clinically and through histopathological evaluation.

GOALS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Undergraduate Training

The department provides comprehensive undergraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, emphasizing the clinical, histopathological, and laboratory diagnosis of oral diseases. Students are trained to correlate clinical findings with microscopic features to enhance diagnostic and analytical skills.

Teaching Activities of the Department

The department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching through lectures, practical sessions, histopathology demonstrations, seminars, case discussions, and research-oriented academic activities aimed at strengthening clinical and diagnostic competencies.

OUR VISION

To be for setting the standards of excellence in academics, high quality scientific research and patient services

OUR MISSION

To Promote Academic Excellence, creating an environment for creative and lateral thinking for the students
To inculcate self discipline, and converting a novice student into a competent professional with excellent theoretical knowledge regarding the Head and neck diseases and supreme practical / clinical skills
To motivate interest among students in doing short projects, interdepartmental research activities and social service
Centre of excellence in offering patient care at affordable costs

Infrastructure

ACADEMICS

Courses Handled – BDS
UG – Curriculum

Students are admitted from across the country as well as NRI candidates through transparent centralized admission process with NEET eligibility.

Students admitted from various regions are handled by a multi-lingual faculty members in the department.

One on one teaching, special attention to poor performers, mentors for students, small group discussions were done to enhance the learning process.

Students will make models, posters, perform skits and role play related to the academics

A minimum of 80% attendance in theory and practical is mandatory to appear for University exam

Student performance is assessed throughout the academic year via periodic internal assessments as well as at the end with a model exam in both theory and practical's. Learning outcomes are regularly evaluated.

Routine Student feedbacks will be obtained and are reviewed on a timely manner to maintain standard and to inculcate new protocols.

Syllabus - As per Dental Council Of India norms

LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES

Department has a well-equipped histopathology lab for tissue processing with special stains to facilitate precise and accurate diagnosis for an appropriate treatment plan.
Department has also established a full-fledged hematologic laboratory where blood investigations for patients can be done.

RESEARCH AND COLLABORATIONS

The Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology collaborates with the Department of Occupational Therapy to assess the oral hygiene status of patients and evaluate dental awareness among parents.
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology works in collaboration with the Department of Oral Medicine, where students are trained to examine patients for oral lesions and perform cytological smear recording whenever indicated.
Faculty members of the department successfully secured and completed ICMR STS research projects as guides during the years 2024 and 2025.

'STATE OF ART' EQUIPMENT'S

Equipment's like fluorescent, polarizing, stereomicroscopes, research microscopes with photographic attachments, semiautomatic microtome and cooling centrifuge.

CYTOPATHOLOGY, HEMATOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

Department also provides reports to the cytopathological, hematological, microbiological specimens
Students posted in the department were trained in the collection, fixation, Processing, smear preparation, staining methods and mounting procedures.

Faculty

Dr. K. T. Magesh

MDS

Vice Principal & HOD

Dr.M.Sathya Kumar

MDS

Professor

Dr.R.Aravindhan

MDS

Professor

Dr.A.Sivachandran

MDS

Associate Professor

Dr. Swaathi R

MDS

Assistant Professor

Dr. Richa Singh

BDS

Lecturer

Dr.M.Nivedhidha

BDS

Tutor

Dr.S.Swathi

BDS, MBA - Hospital Management

Tutor

Research

Role play
Lectures cum demonstration using 3 D models
Theory and practical class using audiovisual aids
Video demonstration on practicals
Small group discussions
Short research projects for students
One on one teaching
Quiz for students
Self directed learning
E learning materials
Live demonstration while grossing & specimen processing
Educational Posters

Department Library

We strive our best to pave the way for learning for our undergraduate students.
The Department houses one of the best department libraries.
E learning educational materials like classes in CDs, Pen drive are available for students

Dept area of interest – Oral cancer, Immunohistochemistry, Odontogenic cyst and tumors

Research projects – Faculty

Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of extracts of Wrightia tinctoria – In vitro studies including In silico Designing
Clinical significance and prognostic value of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Translocator (ARNT2) in Oral squamous cell carcinoma using Immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR

Patents

Patent Application No. 202041054362 published dt. 14th December 2020 Title: "A TOOTH BRUSH FOR PLAQUE DETECTION AND ORAL IRRIGATION"

ICMR-NCDIR research grant of rupees 45 lakhs for the project titled “Epidemiological assessment of oral hygiene practices, screening of oral cancer & technological intervention for development of Behavioral Change Communication in North East India’ in collaboration with Shri Ramasamy Memorial University, Sikkim.
NewGen IEDC SRM Grant of Rs. 73611 for the project “UV Clear”, A disinfection system to eradicate the pathogens from the dental effluent was carried over by our intern Alden Schnyder Jason and guided by Dr. K.T. Magesh

Maxillary brown tumor due to secondary hyperparathyroidism in a Hemodialysis patient – A case report and literature review. (Accepted in Journal of Oral and maxillofacial pathology, to be published in next issue)
Use of Medicinal Plants in oral lesions. Int.Jour Cur Res Rev. 2021;13 (5): 42-46.
Anti bacterial efficacy of the extract of Sargassum wightii against oral pathogen-An invitro study. J.Orofac.Sci 2020; 12: 96-100.
Kimura’s disease –An E[X]clusive condition. Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery. 2019; 9 (1): 183-187
Meta-terminology of ameloblastoma. J pharm Bioall Sci 2019; 11: S140-5.
Oral Verrucous Carcinoma-A case report and review of literature. Global journal for research analysis. 2019;8 (6): 24- 26
Propinquity between anemia and periodontitis: A review. GJRA 2018; 7 (9): 8-11.
Eosinophilic ulcer of the tongue: A distinct entity. GJRA 2018; 7 (6): 522-24.
Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of maxilla presenting like a periapical pathology- A case report. J NTR Univ of Health Sci 2018; 7: 70-3.
Exfoliative Cytology: A Globally Dependable Diagnostic Methodology for Pathologists – A Review. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2017; 10 (12): 43930-4396.
Granular cell ameloblastoma. Journal of maxillofacial pathology .2017; 21 (1): 183.
Exfoliative cytology :an adjuvant in diagnosing early lesions . World journal of pharmaceutical research.2017; 6(5): 333-338.
Prevalence of odontogenic cysts and tumors in Kancheepuram district, Chennai, Tamilnadu: a retrospective study of 158 cases. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2017: 6(10); 549 -557.
Ingestion of teeth in maxillofacial trauma. A case report. Clinical dentistry. 2017, 16-19
Buccal Micronuclei assay as a tool for biomonitoring DNA damage in Oral lichen Planus. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2016; 10(7): zc05- zc07.

Name	Type	Participants attended	Target audience
Kalam Book of World records , 2024	Awareness program	4000	Students of SRMSIT, General public
Pathofest 2024	CDE Programs	200	UG
Histocraft 2023, 2025	CDE Programs	250	UG

Faculty members of the Department of Oral pathology attended the following faculty development program
“Fostering the significance of research skills and innovations among educators” conducted by Department of Science and Humanities, Gojan School of Business and Technology from 17/02/2025 to 22/02/2025

Achievements and Awards

S.No	Faculty Name	Achievements
1	Dr.K.T.Magesh	Had a Patent published dt. 14th December 2020 Title: "A TOOTH BRUSH FOR PLAQUE DETECTION AND ORAL IRRIGATION" CO PI and received ICMR-NCDIR research grant of rupees 45 lakhs for the project titled “Epidemiological assessment of oral hygiene practices, screening of oral cancer & technological intervention for development of Behavioral Change Communication in North East India’ in collaboration with Shri Ramasamy Memorial University, Sikkim 2019 - Best Socialist Activist Award by IDA 2016 - Committee member in the conference 18th IAOMP and IAOP, Chennai 2016 - Best Photography award in 18th IAOMP, Chennai 2012 - Best photography award in 14TH IAOMP, Hyderabad EC member – Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Indian dental Association Reviewer in Journal of Orofacial sciences Released Braille book on self diagnosis of Oral Cancer Had 30 publications and authored 4 text books till date
2	Dr. M. Sathya Kumar	Nodal Officer (NIRF) for SRM Kattankulathur Dental College Co-ordinator for College Quality Cell (NAAC) Received Research incentives for publications from SRMIST Quiz master in Two occasions 1. Mid-term Conference in Saveetha Dental College and 2. SCOPE 2019- Sathyabama Dental College Chief Co-ordinator for NEET training exams for CRI (INTERNS) within SRM Kattankulathur Dental College President Elect – IDA Greater Chennai Branch “EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER” in International Journal of Head and Neck Pathology Undergone training on Healthcare Intellectual property Right – A Foundation course conducted by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth on 9-11 june 2020 Undergone training on Research Methodology conducted by TN Dr MGR Medical University , 27th April 2010.
3	Dr. R. Aravindhan	Best overall scientific presentation among the faculty category awarded at 30th National Conference of IAOMP held from 3rd to 5th November 2023 at KLE University, Belagavi Best scientific presentation (Faculty category) awarded at 29th National Conference of IAOMP held from 11th to 13th November 2022 at Dehradun, Uttrakhand Reviewer in National and International Journals – Cureus, Journal of pharmacy and Bioallied sciences, Journal of oral and maxillofcial pathology, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic research, Journal of Global oral health, Journal of Nature, science and Biology. Dental Education Unit member in SRMKDCH Editorial team Member for the college magazine “LYCEUM” Currently Pursuing PhD as a part time scholar in SRMIST Received research incentive for publications thrice from SRMIST Won 1st Prize in Poster presentation among faculties category at BIOETHICON 2019, International conference on Bioethics in Health sciences, held at SRM Medical college Hospital & Research centre Conducted Quiz programs for both UG and PG students in National and state level as Quiz Master in more than 25 occasions Past Treasurer – IDA Greater Chennai Branch Undergone Faculty training programme – SBV in 2020, SRIHER in 2012 Reviewer in Journal of Nature, science and Biology, Journal of Pharmacy and bio allied sciences Received Best outgoing student award during the Undergraduate course
4	Dr. A. Sivachandran	Best overall scientific presentation among the faculty category awarded at 30th National Conference of IAOMP held from 3rd to 5th November 2023 at KLE University, Belagavi Best scientific presentation (Faculty category) awarded at 29th National Conference of IAOMP held from 11th to 13th November 2022 at Dehradun, Uttrakhand Reviewer in National and International Journals – Cureus, Journal of pharmacy and Bioallied sciences, Journal of oral and maxillofcial pathology, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic research, Journal of Global oral health, Journal of Nature, science and Biology. ERB coordinator for SRMKDCH, SRMIST Secretary – MM Nagar IDA branch Past president, IDA Kancheepuram branch Member in tamil peraiyam, SRMIST Finished certified course in Counseling Incharge for the dental college news in the “VALLI” magazine
5	Dr. Richa Singh	Deputy warden for BDS Ladies Hostel Worked as a Joint secretary at PATHO SURGE, conducted by Dept of oral pathology in collaboration with Oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2017 Worked as a joint secretary at National Oral pathology UG SUMMIT, conducted by the Dept of Oral pathology and microbiology in 2021
6	Dr. R. Ramya	Postgraduate certification in Non-surgical facial Aesthetics at NSFA Academy Successfully completed training in Micro-pigmentation and Microblading Finished the World’s 1st customizable Tricell PRP training programme Comprehensive clinical training in advanced chemical peeling and Laser Aesthetics Worked as a joint secretary at National Oral pathology UG SUMMIT, conducted by the Dept of Oral pathology and microbiology in 2021
7	Dr. M. Nivedhidha	Deputy warden for BDS Ladies Hostel Worked as a joint secretary at National Oral pathology UG SUMMIT, conducted by the Dept of Oral pathology and microbiology in 2021

Student Name	Year	Marks
KEERTHANA.K	2022	166
SHRUTHI PRASHAR	2021	160
DHARA PAI	2020	158
PREETHA.S	2019	164
VAISHALI PANDI.S.S	2018	152
S.SOWMIYA	2017	162
MAYANKA MUNSHI	2016	162