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 10 Years 3 Months
Expertise Oral Medicine and Radiology
Area of Interest ORAL PRECANCER AND CANCER, TOBACCO CESSATION, MAXILLOFACIAL IMAGING, CBCT, LASER DENTISTRY
No. of Publications 38
SCOPUS ID 56805197700
ORCID ID 0000-0001-7042-6435
  • 2024- Research Day Award for publication in Nature Indexed Journal on 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 Paper : - Titled : “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
  • Betel Quid Disorder in Incarcerated population. British Dental Journal (Accepted for Publication) (Indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, Pubmed) (IF:  2.727)
  • Effects of bioceramic sealers against planktonic Enterococcus faecalis. Saudi Endodontic Journal (Accepted for publication) (Indexed in Scopus)
  • Eagle’s Syndrome – A Case Report. IP International Journal of Maxillofacial Imaging 2022;8(3):1-5
  • Self-exfoliation of giant submandibular sialolith – a case report. IP International Journal of Maxillofacial Imaging 2022; 8(3):1-4 
  • Oral Lesions in Monkeypox – a definite consideration. Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2022 September, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2022.09.016  (Indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, Pubmed) (IF:  2.480)
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – Present and Future Applications in Dentistry. Specialusis Ugdymas 2022;1(43) (Indexed in Scopus)
  • 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. (Indexed in Scopus, Web of Science) (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 (Indexed in Scopus)
  • 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. doi: 10.1016/j.job.2021.08.004. (Indexed in Scopus, Web of Science)
  • Exhaled Bioaerosols from Asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers- A Potential Risk in Orthodontics? Biomedical Research and Therapy, 8(11),4679-4681. https://doi.org/10.15419/bmrat.v8i11.703 (Indexed in Web of Science)
  • Significance of Sialoglycans in SARS-CoV2 Infection. Biomedical Research and Therapy 2021; 8(10): 4612-4613 (Indexed in Web of Science)
  • Bioaerosols from mouth-breathing: Under recognized transmissible mode in COVID-19? Canadian Communicable Diseases Report 2021; 47(5/6) :276-8 (Indexed in Pubmed Central)
  • Is gustatory impairment the first report of an oral manifestation in COVID-19? Oral Diseases 2021; 27(Suppl.3):748-749. doi: 10.1111/odi.13371 (Indexed in Scopus, Web of Science) (IF:  4.068)
  • Salivary Diagnostics in COVID-19: Future Research Implications. Journal of Dental Sciences 2020 Sep;15(3):364-366. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2020.04.006 (Indexed in Scopus, Web of Science) (IF:  3.719)
  • Therapeutic Applications of Ultrasound in Dentistry. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 2020; 12(11): 1394-1399
  • Hand Hygiene during Covid’19 Times: ‘foe (mite)? International Journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research 2020; 6 (Special Issue 2): 7s-10s
  • Atychiphobia Amongst Dentists in India: Present Scenario. International Journal of Dental and Health Sciences 2019; 6(1): 1 (Indexed in Index Copernicus)
  • Intraoral Frostbite and Leidenfrost effect. Australian Dental Journal 2018; 63: 382-384 (Indexed in Pubmed, SCIe Indexed) (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 (Indexed in Index Copernicus).
  • Nickel sensitivity in iron deficiency anemia. Indian Journal of Public Health 2017; 61(3): 215 (Indexed in PUBMED) (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. (Indexed in Pubmed).
  • 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      Indexed in Index Copernicus, PUBMED)
  • 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 (Indexed in PUBMED, SCIe Indexed) (IF:  2.175)
  • Solutions To Wash Out Oral Strawberries- A Review. Biomedicine 2016;36(2);10-14. (Indexed in Scopus and IndMed).
  • Benign Cystic Lesion in the Floor of the Mouth. Biomedicine 2016;36(2);106-110 (Indexed in Scopus and IndMed).
  • 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. (Indexed in PUBMED) 
  • Irregular Periapical Radiopacity in Mandibular Premolars and Molars. Case Reports in Dentistry 2014. Article ID 910843. doi: 10.1155/2014/910843 (Indexed in PUBMED)
  • Probiotics for Oral Health. Biomedicine 2014: 34(4). (Indexed in Scopus and IndMed). 
  • Salivary Duct Cyst: Histo-pathologic correlation. Journal of Clinical Imaging Science. 2013; Vol 3; Dental Suppl: Apr-Jun Issue. (Indexed in PUBMED)
  • Submandibular Sialolithiasis: A report of two cases. Biomedicine; Vol 33(2), Apr-Jun 2013, 279-283. (Indexed in Scopus and IndMed).
  • Multiple Osteolytic Lesions. Journal of Clinical Imaging Science 2013; Vol 3; Dental Suppl: Jul-Sep Issue. (Indexed in PUBMED)
  • Undiagnosed Facial Pain of 10 years Duration – A Case Report; Journal of Indian Dental Association of Tamil Nadu 2013; 5(18): 18-20.
  • Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica – A Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal of Indian Dental Association of Tamil Nadu 2013; 5(18): 21-22.