Dr.M.Rekha Mani

Dr.M.Rekha Mani, MDS

Associate Professor. Ph.D Supervisor
Name Dr. Rekha Mani
Designation Associate Professor. Ph.D Supervisor
E-Mail ID rekham@srmist.edu.in
Under Graduation College & Year Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, 2010
Post Graduation College & Year Ragas Dental College,Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, 2015.
Ph.D Graduation and year SRM Institute of Science and Technology - 2025.
Teaching Experience 10 Years
Expertise Endodontics
Area of Interest Brainwave entraintment, Pain
No. of Publications 25
SCOPUS ID 57193856692
ORCID ID 0000-0003-4164-4833
  • Received 2nd prize for paper presentation at the International Conference of Higher Educational Institiutes’ Challenges for sustainable developmental Goals. Nov.2022
  • Received Best Scientific Presentation award at the 32nd National Conference of the Indian Endodontic Society. Oct. 2024
  • “ Young Researcher “ award - Indian Dental Association - August 2024.
  • Winner of IES PRIDE innovation Challenge, during the 33rd Indian Endodontic society (IES) National Conference, Goa, October 2025.
  • Invited for short term research project at the “National University of Singapore (NUS)” in December 2024.
  • Completed course on “Biomimetic restorations” from Manipal University College, Malaysia on 6th and 7th September, 2025
    • Mani R, Thomas AR, Reddy TV, Ramaswamy H, Kumar SA, Elavarasu P. A survey assessing the knowledge and perception of dental practitioners on the need for prophylactic endodontic treatment in abutment teeth for fixed partial dentures. Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 2021 Jul 1;24(4):384.
    • Reddy TH, Venkatesh KV, Mani R. Comparative evaluation of three different glass ionomer cements. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2021 Oct 1;32(4):485.
    • Role of silver nanoparticles in Conservative Dentistry. A Review Dr. Bharathi priya bds,Dr. Sujana praveen mds, Dr. Rekha.M, Dr.vijay venkatakesh mds. Interanational journal of Pharmaceutical Research, March 2021.
    • Rajula MP, Narayanan V, Venkatasubbu GD, Mani RC, Sujana A. Nano-hydroxyapatite: A driving force for bone tissue engineering. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences. 2021Jun;13(Suppl 1):S11.
    • Rajula MP, Varatharajan K, Mani R, Krishnakumar S. Gingival fenestration management:A rarefied case entity and literature review. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences.2020 Aug;12(Suppl 1):S648.
    • Thomas AR, Nagraj SK, Mani R, Haribabu R. Comparative evaluation of the efficiency of caries removal using various minimally invasive techniques with conventional rotary instruments using cone beam computed tomography: An in vitro study. Journal ofInternational Oral Health. 2020 May 1;12(3):253.
    • Thomas AR, Mani R, Reddy TV, Ravichandran A, Sivakumar M, Krishnakumar S.Evaluation of the antibacterial efficiency of a combination of 1% alexidine and sodium hypochlorite on Enterococcus faecalis biofilm models: an in vitro study. The journal of contemporary dental practice. 2019 Sep 1;20(9):1090-4.
    • Elavarasu P, Karumaran CS, Indira R, Anilkumar R, Mani R, Natarajan R. An in vitro evaluation of fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary central incisor restored with custom-made cast post and core with uniform and nonuniform core ferrule heights. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences. 2019 May;11(Suppl 2):S407.
    • Endodontic Management Of Radiculous Teeth Using Novel Approach A Ravichandran, P Elavarasu, R Mani, NM Jacob, V Govinda. International Journal of Scientific Research 8(8),2019.
    • Mani R, Chellapandian K, Gayathri K, Kumar SK, Kondas VV. Role of Nanotechnology in Regeneration of Pulpo-dentinal Complex. International Journal of HealthSciences.(II):11450-7.
    • Correlation Between Periapical Cholestrol,Serum Low Density Lipoproteins And High Sensivity C Reactive Protein Levels;A Histo Biochemical Analysis Rekha Mani,Anil Kumar, Indira, Ranganathan.Indian Journal Of Applied Research 8 (4), 255-257, 2018.
    • Post endodontic restoration of mandibular lateral incisor with two canals.Rekha Mani Ramaswamy Haribabu, International journal of scientific research.,2018.
    • Zucchelli’s technique with Collagen and Platelet rich fibrin: A Strategic approach in Multiple Gingival Recession managementMR Raja Rajeswari.S , Triveni M. Gowda ,Tarun A.B. Kumar , Dhoom S. Mehta,Journal of Scientific Dentistry 6 (1), 40-44.20177.
    • Holistic patient management among postgraduates in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Rekha Mani, Vijay Venkatesh, Arunkumar Saravanakumar, Shobana Krishnakumar; Endodontology IFEA Spl online Supplementary Edition, Dec 2021, S 60.Abstract 172.
    • Nanoscience and Pulp Regenerative therapy. A review. Rekha Mani, Vijay Venkatesh,Shobana Krishnakumar; Endodontology IFEA Spl online Supplementary Edition, Dec 2021, S22.
    • Mani RC, Thomas AR, Elavarasu P, Venkatesh V. Endodontic Management of Teeth Juxtaposed to Haemangioma. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2017 Mar 20;2017.
    • Mani R, Narayanan V, Venkatesh V, Rajula PB, Vaishnavi A. Effect of Brainwave Entrainment on Perception of Anxiety during Dental Treatment: A Pilot Study. World. 2023 Dec;14(12):1033.
    • Rajula MP, Narayanan V, Venkatasubbu GD, Ravishankar PL, Mani R. Optimization of Nanohydroxyapatite for Bone Tissue Engineering via Wet Chemical Precipitation Method. World Journal of Dentistry. 2024 Apr 20;15(3):228-34
    • Kamalapriya V, Mani R, Venkatesh V, Kunhikannan S. The Role of Low Mineral Water Consumption in Reducing the Mineral Density of Bones and Teeth: A Narrative Review. Cureus. 2023 Nov 20;15(11).
    • Temporal Dynamics Of Brainwave Entrainment: Unveiling The Rhythmic Secrets Of The Human Mind. DPBRM Dr. Rekha Chandra Mani Mds 1*, Dr. Vivek Narayanan Mds2 , Dr. Vimala .JOURNAL OF APPLIED BIOANALYSIS 10 (2).
    • Optimization of Nanohydroxyapatite for Bone Tissue Engineering via Wet Chemical Precipitation Method MPB Rajula, V Narayanan, GD Venkatasubbu, PL Ravishankar, R Mani
    • World Journal of Dentistry 15 (3), 228-234
    • Smile Beyond the Stars: A Narrative Review Exploring the Challenges for Dentistry in Spac.JHA Samathu, R Mani, V Venkatesh, A Vaishnavi, L Sacrapani, J Hasin, ...
    • Cureus 16 (8)
    • Shehani F, Samuel V, Kavitha R, Mani R. Effectiveness of brainwave entrainment on pre-operative fear and anxiety in pediatric dental patients: a randomized controlled trial. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. 2024 Aug;25(4):577-87.
    • Ramar K, Mani R. Effectiveness of preoperative alpha wave entrainment in pediatric dental patients: a randomized controlled trial. Cureus. 2024 May 12;16(5).
    • A survey assessing the prevalence of neck pain among dental professionals: effect of speciality, practice duration and physical activity performed. 1Haribabu R1* , Aarthi Kannaiyan2 , Aarthi Ravichandran3 , Rekha Mani4 , Abinia vaishnavi5, Mahesh Kumar J6 . Vol 12(Special issue 10) Pg.1129-1137 DOI- 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si10.00135
    Patents & Book Publication
    • FILED AND PUBLISHED patent – “A system for detection of Orofacial Pain” in May 2022 (Ref. no. 202221030677).
    • FILED patent - “ A System and Detection and Quantification of Pain”, Oct 2023.(Ref no.202341071386).
    BOOK
    • Published book titled “ Mendelian Pedigree Analysis in Dentistry”. 2023.
    • Published bilingual Book “Moolai athirvugal” – ISBN – 978-81-987106-8-0, Yogis Pathipagam, March 2026.
    Grants
    • Selective Excellence Research Initiative(SERI) - Rs. 3,00,000. Application of 40Hz audiovisual stimulation for cognitive improvement in Alzheimer’s disease.

    Guest lecture - Dr Rekha

    • Lecture on “Enamel and Dentin adhesion” - Rapid review and revision- Tagore Dental College and Hospital - 2nd December 2025.