Dr.Divya VC

Dr.Divya VC, MDS

Associate Professor/HOD Incharge
Name Divya VC
Designation Associate Professor/HOD Incharge
Under Graduation College & Year Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, 2008
Post Graduation College & Year Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, 2012
Teaching Experience 12 Years 8 Months
Expertise Oral Medicine and Radiology
Area of Interest ORAL PRECANCER AND CANCER, TOBACCO CESSATION, MAXILLOFACIAL IMAGING, CBCT, LASER DENTISTRY
No. of Publications 45
PH.D PART TIME PHD SCHOLAR
SCOPUS ID 56805197700
ORCID ID 0000-0001-7042-6435
  • 2025 - Best Researcher Award, Research Day, 7th March 2025, by SRM Institute of Science and Technology
  • 2024 - Pride Award 2024, Senior Academician Award in Oral Medicine and Radiology, 23rd July 2024 by Indian Dental Association
  • 2024- Best Researcher Award, Research Day,4th March 2024 by SRM Institute of Science and Technology
  • 2023 Molaris Academic Awards 2023, Young Academician Award in Oral Medicine and Radiology by Indian Dental Association, 23rd July 2023
  • 2022- Teaching and Research Award for Academic year 2021-2022, 5th September 2022 Teacher’s Day, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
  • 2022- Second prize in Challenge Based Learning in Oral Medicine and Radiology; 26th August 2022; Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
  • 2022- Publication and Research Award; 1st July 2022 National Doctor’s Day, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRMIST
  • 2020- Academic Excellence Award 2020 by InSc (INSTITUTE OF SCHOLARS) Awards 2020, An ISO 9001 : 2015 certified Institute by International Accurate Certification, accredited by UASL.
  • 2019- Awarded ‘DENTAL ICON 2019’ by Indian Dental Association, Madras Branch in March 2019
  • 2017- Nominated for FAMDENT AWARDS for the category of “Academician of the year” for the year 2017, in December 2017
  • 2013-2014- Certificate and cash award for publication work during the academic year 2013-2014, commemorating “Teachers Day Celebration” at SRM University, Kattankulathur
  • 2011- Best Paper : Titled : Unraveling the Hidden Mystery at Clinical Society Meeting; November 2011; Faculty of Dental Sciences; Sri Ramachandra University
  • 2011- Best Paper: Titled : Sialolithiasis – A Report of Two Cases at Clinical Society Meeting; March 2011; Faculty of Dental Sciences; Sri Ramachandra University
  • 2009- Best Poster: Title : “Roots” in Cysts & Tumors at National OOO Symposium; September 2009 ; Hyderabad
  • 2007- Best Paper: Titled: Antioxidants – A Medical Marvel at National Seminar on Basic Medical Sciences; 13th & 14th October 2007; Saveetha University, Chennai

LIST OF SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Bibliometric Analysis of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Detecting Maxillofacial Fractures. Cureus 2024; 16(12): e75630.
  • A Literature Review on Oral Lumenoscopy: A Non-invasive Method for Diagnosing Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders. Cureus. 2024;16(12):e75788.
  • Orofacial pain crisis is a frequently overlooked aspect of sickle cell anemia. The British Medical Journal 2024;386:q1898 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q1898 (IF:93.6)
  • Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of University Students Regarding the Impact of Smokeless Tobacco, Areca Nut, E-cigarette Use on Oral Health. Cureus. 2024 Aug 13;16(8):e66828.
  • Oral health: A siloed yet modifiable cognitive impairment risk factor. Spec Care Dentist. 2024 Mar-Apr;44(2):611-612. (IF:1.4)
  • Paternal alcohol exposure and dental-facial anomalies in offspring. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2023 Oct 2;133(19):e173607. (IF:15.9)
  • Effects of bioceramic sealers against planktonic Enterococcus faecalis. Saudi Endodontic Journal 2023;13:120-1.
  • Betel Quid Disorder in Incarcerated population. British Dental Journal 2022 Oct;233(7):517 doi: 10.1038/s41415-022-5112-y. PMID: 36241783 (IF:2.727)
  • Oral Lesions in Monkeypox – a definite consideration. Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2022 (IF: 2.480)
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – Present and Future Applications in Dentistry. Specialusis Ugdymas 2022;1(43)
  • Prenatal areca nut consumption: overlooked aspects of a widely embraced habit. Addiction. 2022 Oct;117(10):2751-2752. doi: 10.1111/add.15961. Epub 2022 Jun 8. (IF: 7.256)
  • Intelligent Systems for Precision Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning – A Review. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 2022; 25(2) : 187-194 doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.991480
  • In silico exploration of enzymes involved in sialic acid biosynthesis and their possible role in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Journal of Oral Biosciences 2021; Dec;63(4):416-419.
  • Exhaled Bioaerosols from Asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers- A Potential Risk in Orthodontics? Biomedical Research and Therapy,8(11),4679-4681.
  • Significance of Sialoglycans in SARS-CoV2 Infection. Biomedical Research and Therapy 2021; 8(10): 4612-4613
  • Bioaerosols from mouth-breathing: Under recognized transmissible mode in COVID-19? Canadian Communicable Diseases Report 2021; 47(5/6) :276-8
  • Is gustatory impairment the first report of an oral manifestation in COVID-19? Oral Diseases 2021; 27(Suppl.3):748-749.(IF: 4.068)
  • Salivary Diagnostics in COVID-19: Future Research Implications. Journal of Dental Sciences 2020 Sep;15(3):364-366. (IF: 3.719)
  • Therapeutic Applications of Ultrasound in Dentistry. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 2020; 12(11): 1394-1399
  • Atychiphobia Amongst Dentists in India: Present Scenario. International Journal Dental and Health Sciences 2019; 6(1): 1

PUBLICATION LIST

  • Intraoral Frostbite and Leidenfrost effect. Australian Dental Journal 2018; 63: 382-384 (IF: 2.259)
  • ‘Pink Tooth’: An Obvious Manifestation of Insidious Pathology- A Case Report. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 2018; 2(8): 106-107
  • “Hemisection”- A Viable Weapon in The Effective Management of Interdisciplinary Cases for The Dental Surgeon. International Journal of Scientific Research 2018; 7(5) : 816-818
  • Intraoral radiographic diagnosis and management of an aberrant mandibular premolar: a case report. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences 2017; 4(2):42-45.
  • Nickel sensitivity in iron deficiency anemia. Indian Journal of Public Health 2017; 61(3): 215 (IF: 2.219)
  • “Does the Periodontal Status of Peg Shaped Mandibular Central Incisor affect its Prognosis?”- Letter to Editor. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2017; 9: 41.
  • Dentists: “Working to empower smiles”- Editorial. Journal of Dentistry, Oral Disorders and Therapy 2017;5(1): 1-2.
  • “Cryotherapy”– A Panacea for Post-Operative Pain Following Endodontic Treatment”. International Journal of Dental Research and Oral Sciences 2017; 2(1): 10-12.
  • Clinical considerations of intrapulpal anesthesia in pediatric dentistry. Anesth Essays Res 2017; 11:1-2
  • Isolated mucosal fenestration with localized gingival recession: Closure with an acellular dermal graft. A rare case report with two years follow up. Quintessence International 2016;47(5) :425-431 (IF: 2.175)
  • Solutions To Wash Out Oral Strawberries- A Review. Biomedicine 2016;36(2);10-14.
  • Benign Cystic Lesion in the Floor of the Mouth. Biomedicine 2016;36(2);106-110
  • Provisional Pre-Endodontic Restoration of a Badly Broken Down Maxillary Central Incisor – Two Case Reports. International Journal of Maxillofacial Research 2015; 1(2): 154-164
  • Serum & salivary IgG & IgA in Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Oral Lichen Planus, Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine 2014; 5(1): 90-94. Vol 5; Iss 1; Jan 2014, 90-94.
  • Irregular Periapical Radiopacity in Mandibular Premolars and Molars. Case Reports in Dentistry 2014. Article ID 910843. doi: 10.1155/2014/910843
  • Probiotics for Oral Health. Biomedicine 2014: 34(4).
  • Salivary Duct Cyst: Histo-pathologic correlation. Journal of Clinical Imaging Science. 2013; Vol 3; Dental Suppl: Apr-Jun Issue.
  • Submandibular Sialolithiasis: A report of two cases. Biomedicine; Vol 33(2), Apr-Jun 2013, 279-283.
  • Multiple Osteolytic Lesions. Journal of Clinical Imaging Science 2013; Vol 3; Dental Suppl: Jul-Sep Issue.

PROJECT SANCTIONED

  • ICMR STS PROJECT (STS2024-07695) Knowledge and Awareness on the Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Oral Health in Juvenile Diabetic Patients in Suburban Population of Chennai –A Cross-sectional Study

PATENTS

  • Artificial Intelligence Integrated System For Assessing Tooth Loss Risk In Diabetic Patients Using Salivary Biomarkers; Application no: 202441044461 (Status : Published on 14/06/2024)
  • A system and a method for diverse communication; Application no: 202441089263  (Status: Published on 29/11/2024)