Dr.R.Aravindhan

Dr.R.Aravindhan, MDS

Professor
Name Dr. R. Aravindhan
Designation Professor
Under Graduation College & Year Dr.MGR University.
Post Graduation College & Year Annamalai University.
Teaching Experience 14 Years
Expertise Odontogenic tumors, Immunohistochemistry
Area of Interest Immunohistochemistry and Molecular techniques
No. of Publications (also count the publications in pipeline) 58
Ph.D Part time PhD scholar - ON GOING
    • Received Trendsetting Clinical Practitioner Award in the domain of Oral pathology and Microbiology for the year 2024 in the MOLARIS Awards held on 4th August 2024
    • 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 awarded at 29th National Conference of IAOMP held from 11th to 13th November 2022 at Dehradun, Uttrakhand
    • 1 st prize in E-poster during BIOETHICON 2019 held on 8 to 10 Nov 2019, at SRM Medical College and Hospital, SRMIST, Chennai
    • Received Research Incentives from SRMIST in the year 2013-14, 2018-19, 2021-22 for publications.
    • Best Outgoing Student – ACS Award during UG at 2008
    • 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
    • Served as Executive Committee member in the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists during 2024-25
    • Served as Transport committee Incharge in the International College of Dentists - Section VI, held at SRMIST on Feb 2025
    • Invited Guest lectures - 12
    • PG Examiner for MDS Mock exam - IGIDS, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital
    • UG Examiner for Saveetha, BIHER, IGIDS, Pondicherry, Sathyabama, Annamalai Universities
    • 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
  • Apoptotic Potential of Chnoospora Implexa against Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma cell line (KB Cell Line): An In Vitro Analysis. Techniques Sciences Methodes 2025; 9 (11): 334- 50. (SCOPUS)
  • Analysis of Clinicopathological Profile of Patients with Metastatic Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Observational Study. World J Dent 2025;16 (5): 418–426. (SCOPUS)
  • Long-standing pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands: a case study with unusual histological features. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, 4 (4), 234-339.
  • Understanding Atypical Facial Pain: A Comprehensive Review - International Journal Dental and Medical Sciences Research 2025; 7 (4): 26-28 (Index Copernicus)
  • Dental Gag Reflex: From Understanding Causes to Clinical Solutions - A Review – Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research 2025; 12 (7): 51-57 (Index Copernicus)
  • Solving Intrinsic Tooth Discoloration: A Review of Current Research, Clinical Protocols, and Best Practices. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 2025; 24 (7): 31-37 (Index Copernicus)
  • Evaluation of phytochemical constituents, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant analysis of Solanum xanthocarpum. Indian Journal Of applied & Pure Biology 2025; 40 (3): 2131-2143 (Web of Science)
  • Analysis of Palatal Rugae Pattern in Angle’s Classification of Malocclusion using Dental Casts in Chengalpattu District, Southern India: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2025 Mar, Vol-19(3): ZC06-ZC10. DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2025/76399.20712 (Pubmed and Web of Science)
  • Biocompatibility Analysis of a Herbal Amalgamation Containing Nochi, Vilvam, and Adhimadhuram Ethanolic Extracts on Vero Cell Line. Cureus 17(1): e77680. DOI10.7759/cureus.77680 (Pubmed and Web of Science)
  • Rethinking tissue preservation: A review of non-toxic and environmentally sustainable fixatives. Ann Diagn Pathol. 2025 Oct; 78: 152500. doi: 10.1016/ j.anndiagpath.2025.152500. Epub 2025 May 13. PMID: 40378504. (SCOPUS)
  • Role of nanomedicine and nanotechnology in dentistry – A narrative review. Dent Med Res 2024;12:49-51. (Index Copernicus)
  • Will timing of Chemotherapeutic drug administration matters in the treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma? – Unlocking the knowledge and the application of Chronotherapeutics. Afr.J.Bio.Sc. 2024; 6 (5) : 8690-8693
  • Translational Research in Oral Lichen Planus: From Laboratory Discoveries to Clinical Applications. Cureus 16(10): e71462. DOI 10.7759/cureus.71462 (Pubmed and Web of Science)
  • Phytochemical Profiling and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Wrightia tinctoria Extracts on Vero Cell Lines: A Comparative Analysis and Insight into the Bioactive Compounds. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2024 Oct, Vol-18 (10): ZC122-ZC125. DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2024/72643.20188 (Pubmed and Web of Science)
  • Telemedicine Awareness Among Chennai-Based Dentists: A Web-Based Questionnaire Survey. Cureus 16 (7): e65349. DOI 10.7759/cureus.65349 (Pubmed and Web of Science)
  • Evaluation of in vitro anti‑cancer potential and apoptotic profile of ethanolic plant extract of Wrightia tinctoria against oral cancer cell line. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2024;28:211-5. (Scopus, Pubmed and Web of Science)
  • Materials used in dentistry derived from animal sources. Glob J Res Anal. 2024; 13 (6). doi:10.36106/gjra
  • Evaluation of Wound Healing Property of the Ethanolic Extract of Glycyrrhiza Glabra on Vero Cell Lines Using In Vitro Scratch Assay Test. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2023 Jul;15 (Suppl 1): S630-S635. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_61_23. Epub 2023 Jul 5. PMID: 37654411; PMCID: PMC10466587. (Scopus, Pubmed)
  • Therapeutic signature of stem cell derivative exosomes in oral cancer: A scoping review. Cureus 2023 15(6):e39957. DOI10.7759/cureus.39957. (Pubmed and Web of Science)
  • An Overview on Nicotine- Risks versus Benefits. JIDA 2023; XVII; 21-25. (UGC care) Prevalance and Epidemiological profile of ameloblastoma in India: A systematic review and Meta analyses. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2022 Nov 1; 23 (11): 3601-3610. doi:10.31557/APJCP.2022.23.11.3601. PMID: 36444570; PMCID: PMC9930951. (Scopus, Pubmed)
  • Awareness of probiotics among dental practitioners of Puducherry—A cross-sectional questionnaire study. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2022; 26: 597 (Scopus, Pubmed and Web of Science)
  • Evaluation of Antibacterial activity of Marine Brown Algae Turbinaria conoides against Oral Pathogens . 15(5): May 2022
  • Analysis of Oral Leukoplakia and Tobacco- Related Habits in Population of Chengalpattu District- An Institution-Based Retrospective Study Cureus 14(6): e25936.
  • A Survey on the COVID‐19 Awareness and Vaccination Acceptance/ Hesitance Among the Transgender Population in Various Districts of Tamilnadu . Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences  2022; S788 – S792
  • Prevalence and Epidemiological Profile of Ameloblastoma in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. APJCP.2022.23.11.3601
  • Anti bacterial efficacy of the extract of Sargassum wightii against oral pathogen-An invitro study. J.Orofac.Sci 2020; 12: 96-100.
  • Oral verrucous carcinoma. A case report and review of literature. GJRA 2019; 8 (6): 24-6.
  • Meta-terminology of ameloblastoma. J pharm Bioall Sci 2019; 11: S140-5.
  • Propinquity between anemia and periodonditis – A review article. GJRA 2018; 7(9): 8-11.
  • Eosinophilic ulcer of the tongue: A distinct entity. GJRA 2018; 7(6): 522-4.
  • Exfoliative Cytology: A Globally Dependable Diagnostic Methodology for Pathologists – A Review. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. December 2017; 10(12): 4393-6.
  • Prevalence of odontogenic cysts and tumors in kancheepuram district, chennai, tamil nadu: A retrospective study of 158 cases. WJPR 2017; 6(10): 549-57.
  • Exfoliative cytology: An adjuvant in diagnosing early leisons. WJPR 2017; 6(5): 333-8.
  • 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.
  • Non dentigerous variant of unicystic ameloblastoma: A case report. SRM J Res Dent Sci 2014;5:215-8
  • Root canal treatment of mandibular second premolar with three separate roots and canals using Spiral Computed
  • Tomographic. Case rep Dent 2014; 2014: 816576 .
  • .Burning mouth syndrome: A review on its diagnostic and therapeutic approach. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2014; 6: S21-5.
  • Trigeminal neuralgia: Revisited. J Indian Acad Dent Spec Res 2014; 1(1): 6-8.
  • Oral Manifestation of Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis in a 2-Year-Old Patient. Case reports in Dentistry 2014  of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2014; 8 (3): 266-268.
  • Repair of perforation with Mineral Trioxide aggregate (MTA). IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Jan 2014; 13(1): 61-64.
  • Keratocystic odontogenic tumor – Two case reports and Review of Literature. Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal December 2013; 33(3): 457- 60.
  • Lip prints: Role in forensic odontology. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2013; 5: 95-7.
  • Evaluation of Wound Healing Property of the Ethanolic Extract of Glycyrrhiza Glabra on Vero Cell Lines Using In Vitro Scratch Assay Test. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2023 Jul;15(Suppl 1):S630-S635. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_61_23. Epub 2023 Jul 5. PMID: 37654411; PMCID: PMC10466587.
  • Therapeutic signature of stem cell derivative exosomes in oral cancer: A scoping review. Cureus 2023 15(6):e39957. DOI10.7759/cureus.39957.
  • An Overview on Nicotine- Risks versus Benefits. JIDA 2023; XVII; 21-25.
  • Awareness of probiotics among dental practitioners of Puducherry—A cross-sectional questionnaire study. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2022;26:597

Funded Projects / Grants

Completed Projects

  • Principal Investigator in the clinical trial titled “A randomized multi centric, single blinded three arm, placebo, and active controlled parallel group comparative clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of Ashwaganda pulling oil (Gurunanda Oil) in reducing the sensitivity of teeth and gums” in association with IIISM, Kattankulathur worth rupees Five Lakhs sponsored by Ki3 Private Limited
  • Core team member in the project titled “Epidemiological assessment of oral hygiene, screening of oral cancer and technological intervention for behavioral change in Sikkim, North East India, funded by NCDIR under ICMR between 7th to 11th April 2023 in Gangtok, Sikkim. (ICMR sanctioned amount 46 lakhs)

Ongoing Projects

  • Co-Principal Investigator in the Project titled “Design and development of Lateral Flow Immunoassay based Rapid Diagnostic Tool for Early Detection of Oral squamous cell carcinoma and Oral potentially malignant disorder in high risk population group ” worth rupees Three Lakhs sponsored by SRMIST (SEED Grant)
  • Guide for the ICMR STS Project (STS2024-04982) for the study titled “Shifting Sands- Are permanent teeth erupting differently? A longitudinal survey among the school children in chengalpet district” worth rupees sixty thousand (1 Grant of 15000 released on Dec 2024)