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My Academic Activities

I studied in many schools, as many as a dozen school, and took up natural science in my higher secondary school after which I joined undergraduation in the field of Zoology, at the Swami Vivekananda College, way back in the late 80's. After completion, I did a diploma course on Cobal Programming at the Madras Christian College, Tambaram. Later, I joined Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospitals, Pallikaranai, in 1992. After completing the course, I started a dental clinic in Choolai, which I managed for a couple of years. At the same time, I got married and I joined as a teaching faculty (Tutor in the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology) at Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital. Due to circumstances, I shifted my clinic to the groundfloor apartment at my residence in Choolaimedu for a year. Subsequently while working as a Tutor in Sree Balaji Dental College where I studied BDS, I moved my clinic to a ground floor set-up near the Murugan Temple, at Vadapalani near my apartment. After working for more than five years as a tutor in the oral medicine department where I was engaging classes for third year and final year BDS students, and other college related work including NAAC work, I joined post graduation as the first batch student in the same speciality of Oral Medicine & Radiology which was started in 2007. I completed the course in 2010 and subsequently took up a teaching job as a Senior Lecturer in Tagore Dental College & Hospitals, Rathinamangalam. After engaging classes for third year and final year BDS students for four years, I got promoted as a Reader (Associate Professor) in the same department where I continued to work. Due to circumstances, and opening of a new opportunity, I joined as Professor of Oral Medicine & Radiology, in the Department of Dentistry, at Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram where I have been working since than completing seven years, till date. Apart from the department position as a Professor and Head (HoD), I had been doing additional responsibility work as an Assistant Resident Medical Officer (ARMO) for a period of > one year, around pre-corona times. Since, the advent of corona, I was relieved of my additional duties and have been left with managing the department of dental surgery, where I am in the capacity of a Professor & HoD. I have since, completed seven years and I upload the general scheme of work I did as a dental professional since my Tutor days as under, for the record.

Professor Dr. V. Anand, B.Sc., M.D.S.
Since 05/04/2019.
Dob: 20/06/1970.

Educational Qualification

B.Sc. (Zoology),

Vivekananda College, 1987 – 1990,

Madras University.

B.D.S.

Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital,

1992 – 1998,

The TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.

M.D.S. (Oral Medicine & Radiology),

Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital,

2007 – 2010,

Bharath University.

Work Experience

Tutor with 05 years, 03 months & 04 days experience (28/01/02 – 02/05/07) in the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Chennai.

Senior Lecturer with 04 years’ experience (21/07/2010 – 21/07/2014) in the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Tagore Dental College & Hospital.

Reader with 04 years 08 months & 12 days experience (22/07/2014 – 03/04/19) in the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Tagore Dental College & Hospital.

Professor (& HoD) with 07 years experience (05/03/2022 – till dt) in the Department of Dentistry, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram.

Total Service

> 20 years (Tutor for 05 years, 03 months & 04 days + PG student 3 years + Senior Lecturer for 04 years + Reader for 05 years + Professor for 07 years).

Teaching Experience (Post MDS).
16 years (9 years at Dental College & 7 years at the Medical College).

Papers Presented

CBCT to prevail - Celebrating a Triumph, 21^st National Conference of IAOMR, Modern Dental College, Indore, 4^t - 6^th Dec. 2009.

Posters Presented

Colors of Infinity – Oral Mucosal Lesions, National PG Seminar, UP Dental College & Research Centre, Lucknow, 4^th - 5^th July, 2009.

Butterfly Lesions – Lupus Erythematosus, National PG Seminar, UP Dental College & Research Centre, Lucknow, 4^th - 5^th July, 2009.

Essay Competitions Participated

Significance of Research in Oral medicine and Radiology in India, National Workshop on Research Methodology & Scientific Publication, By IAOMR, IISc & IMA, JN Tata Auditorium, IISc. Bangalore, 4^th – 5^th June, 2008.

Role of Advanced Imageology in the Maxillo-Facial Region, 20^th National Conference of IAOMR, Narayana Dental College, Nellore, 13^th & 14^th Dec. 2008.

Role of Oral Physician in Dealing with Geriatric Dentistry, National P.G. Convention 2009, 1^st & 2^nd August, 2009, IAOMR & K.D. Dental College, Mathura.

Awards Won

3^rd place in Essay Competition on “Advanced Imaging in the Maxillo-Facial Region,

20^thNational Conference of IAOMR,

NarayanaDental College, Nellore,

13^th & 14^th Dec. 2008.

(Note: The serial numbers are not showing in ascending order).

Publications

1. V Anand, GS Asokan,N Balaji,S Aswini. Hypothyroidism, Its Complications and Oral Manifestations. Journal of Clinical Dental Updates & Research (JCDUR), 2016 Jan – June; Vol. 7, Issue 1.

2. N Balaji GS AsokanV AnandS Aswini, Supernumerary tooth: A case report and Review of Literature, Journal of Clinical Dental Updates & Research (JCDUR), Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 267 – 269(Oct.2015).

3. Divya M Mehta, V Anand, J Jenita Jacobina, GS Asokan, N Balaji, S Aswini, Temporomandibular joint Ankylosis – A case report, Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 533 – 536 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed; e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

4. G Divya, GS Asokan, U Tamilarasi, V Anand, N Balaji. Herpetic Ulcer: A Case Report and A Review Literature, Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 495 – 498 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed: e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

5. N Balaji, GS Asokan, Anitha, V Anand S Aswini. HIV: A global challenge and its oral manifestations: Review article. Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 53 – 59 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed: e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

6. N Balaji, GS Asokan, E Rajesh, V Anand S Aswini. Rhino orbital Mucormycosis presenting as palatal ulcers – A report of two cases, Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 61 – 67 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed: e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

1. A Aswini, GS Asokan, N Aravindha Babu, V Anand, N Balaji. Cascade molecule: An Innovation in Nanotechnology: Review article, Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 99 – 103 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed: e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

2. A Aswini, GS Asokan, L Malathi, V Anand, N Balaji. Dentigerous Cyst with Odontome: A Case Report. Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 77 – 81 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed: e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

3. V Anand, GS Asokan, R Jayasree Krupaa,N Balaji,S Aswini. Manifestations of renal disease: ‘Uremic Syndrome’: Review article, Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 201 – 211 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed: e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

4. GS Asokan, V Anand, Sudha Jimson,N Balaji,S Aswini. Maxillofacial menace in morbid syndromes: Review article. Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 117 – 119 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed: e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

GS Asokan, V Anand, N Balachander,N Balaji,S Aswini. Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica: A rare case report. Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 8 (Spl Edn) 105 -107 (Oct.2015). Scopus Indexed: e-ISSN: 2456-2610.

2. GS Asokan, V Anand,N Balaji,S Aswini. Oral Lichen Planus and its various forms: Review of Literature. Journal of Clinical Dental Updates & Research (JCDUR), 2014; Vol. 4, Issue 2, 21 – 25.

3. V Anand, GS Asokan,N Balaji. Fibrous Dysplasia involving the Left maxilla – A Case Report & Review of Literature, Journal of Clinical Dental Updates & Research (JCDUR), 2014; Vol. 4, Issue 1, 24 – 28.

4. N Balaji, GS Asokan, V Anand. Cone Beam CT – A veracious Diagnostic Imaging Aid in Maxillofacial Region. Journal of Clinical Dental Updates & Research (JCDUR), 2013; Vol. 1, Issue 1, 50 – 55.

5. N Balaji, S Jayachandran, GS Asokan, V Anand, S Aswini. Extensive Oral Melanoma – A rare case report. Journal of Clinical Dental Updates & Research (JCDUR), 2013 Jan – June; Vol. 2, Issue 1, 26 – 28.

1. GS Asokan, V Anand,N Balaji,Maggots in the Mouth – Oral Myiasis: A Rare Case Report. Journal of the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR). July – Sept 2013; 25(3): 225-228.

1. V Anand, GS Asokan,N Balaji,S Aswini. Oral Lichen Planus, the challenge of Diagnosis and Management. Journal of the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR). Vol.2, Issue 1, January - June 2013.

2. GS Asokan, V Anand,N Balaji. Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report & Review of Literature. Journal of Clinical Dental Updates & Research (JCDUR), 2013, Vol.1, Number 1, July – Dec.

3. SC Selvamuthukumar, Nalini Aswath, V Anand. Pattern of Oral Lesions in Tuberculosis Patients – A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR). Original Article. July – Sept 2011; 23(3): 199-203.

4. SC Selvamuthukumar, Nalini Aswath, V Anand. Unusual Presentation of Pyogenic Granuloma of Buccal Mucosa. Journal of the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR). 2010, 22(4): S45-47.

Seminars, Conferences, Symposia, Workshop Attended

1. National BDS Students Seminar, Oral Medicine & Radiology, All India BDS Student’s Scientific Meet, IAOMR & Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. 26^th November 2006.

2. Symposium on Oral Cancer, Patterson Cancer Center, Hotel Green Park, Chennai, 29^th June 2007. (No certificate).

3. Lecture on Oral Precancer & Overview, by Dr Ranganathan, MDS., Prof & HoD, Oral Pathology, Ragas Dental College, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 4^th July 2007.

4. Jnanadhare – 2007, National PG Convention, IAOMR & Oxford Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore, 27^th – 29^th September 2007.

5. The Thesis Search, Certificate Course, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Meenakshi University, Chennai, 17^th – 18^th October 2007.

6. National BDS Students Seminar, Oral Medicine & Radiology, All India BDS Student’s Scientific Meet, IAOMR & Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. 25^th November 2007.

7. 19^th National Conference of IAOMR, Hotel Green Park, Chennai, 21^st, 22^nd & 23^rd December 2007.

8. National Workshop on Research Methodology & Scientific Publication, IAOMR with Indian Institute of Science & Indian Medical Association, Bangalore, 4^th & 5^th June 2008.

1. Target – Interactive CME on Head & Neck Imaging, Hotel Savera, Chennai, 28^th & 29^th June 2008.

2. Seminar on Oral Cavity in Systemic Diseases, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai, 20^th September 2008.

3. Clinical Updates on Dermatological Diseases, An Oral Physician’s Perspective, IAOMR & Meenakshi University, Chennai, 24^th September 2008.

4. Oral Series 2008, Advanced Maxillofacial Imaging, Raja Muthiah Dental College & Hospitals, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 1^st November 2008.

5. 20^th National Conference of IAOMR, Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore, 12^th December 2008. (Certificate Lost).

6. Pre-Conference Course, Interpretation of CT & MRI in Oral & Maxillofacial Region, 20^th National Conference of IAOMR, Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore, 12^th December 2008.

7. CDE Programme on Post Graduate Examination, Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 24^th December 2008.

8. National BDS Students Seminar, Oral Medicine & Radiology, All India BDS Student’s Scientific Meet, IAOMR & Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai. 11^th January 2009.

9. Clinical Society Meeting, Cheek Bite to Cancer, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 18^th March 2009.

1. Workshop on Applications of Dental & Maxillofacial Imaging in Practice, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 20^th June 2009.

2. National Post Graduate Seminar 2009, Theme: Current Concepts on Oral Mucosal Lesions, U.P. Dental College & Research Centre, Lucknow, 4^th & 5^th July 2009.

3. National PG Convention 2009, IAOMR & K.D. Dental College, Mathura, 1^st & 2^nd August 2009.

4. Advanced Craniofacial Trauma Course, Sree Balaji Dental College, Chennai, 15^th October 2009.

5. National BDS Students Seminar, Oral Medicine & Radiology, IAOMR & Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. 29^th November 2009.

1. 21^st National Conference of IAOMR, Modern Dental College & Hospital, Indore, 4^th – 6^th December 2009.

2. CDE Programme, Oral Medicine & Radiology for the General Dental Practitioner, Indian Dental Association, Madras Branch, Chennai, 20^th December 2009.

3. National ‘OOO’ Symposium 2010 & IAOMR, “Let’s make no bones about it – Soft tissue tumors,” Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College & hospital, Bangalore, 9^th & 10^th July 2010.

4. National PG Convention, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Theme: Current & Future Trends in Oral Medicine & Radiology, IAOMR PG Convention, Sree Balaji Dental College, Chennai, 4^th & 5^th September 2010.

5. Pre-Convention Course, IAOMR PG Convention, “Investigations in Oral Medicine & Radiology,” Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 3^rd September 2010.

6. TACT Academy for Clinical Training, CDE on “Basic Life Support,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 29^th September 2010.

7. CDE Program on “Safe Practice of Dentistry,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 13^th October 2011.

8. 23^rd National Conference & Silver Jubilee Celebration of IAOMR. Theme: “Research – engage & enrich,” Bangalore, 9^th & 11^th December 2011.

9. CDE program on “Vesiculo-Bullous Lesions.” Sree Balaji Dental Colleg & Hospital, Chennai, 26^th April 2012.

1. Workshop on “3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography,” Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 30^th January 3013.

2. Workshop on “Diagnostic Ultrasonography for Head & Neck Lesions,” Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, 2^nd February 2013.

3. CDE Program – “Oral Cancer – Rays of Hope,” SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, 21^st June 2013.

4. International Conference on Oral Microbiology – ORMICON 2013, “Oral Microbiome – Current Status & Future Trends,” Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 30^th & 31^st July 2013.

1. CDE Program – Oral Onkos - 2013, “Lymph Node Metastasis of Head & Neck Cancer,” Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry, 25^th October 2013.

2. CDE Program – “Oral Medicine: the Academic Bridge Between Dentistry & Medicine,” SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, SRM University, Kattankulathur, 29^th October 2013.

3. CME on “HIV / AIDS,” Tagore Medical College, Rathinamangalam, 30^th January 2014.

4. 2^nd CDE Programme - 2014, “Symposium on Oral Cancer,” Indian Dental Association, Madras Branch & Cancer Institute, (WIA) Adyar, Chennai, 4^th February 2014.

5. CDE Program in – “Head & Neck Cancer - an update,” Tagore Dental College & Global Hospitals, 12^th February 2014.

6. CDE Programme - “Adding Dimensions to Diagnosis (CBCT),” Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital, Thalambur, Chennai, 13^th March 2014.

7. “Implant Foundation Programme,” Lecture & Hands on Course, ICOI – International Congress of Oral Implantology & IDA, Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 19^th & 20^th July 2014.

1. CDE Programme on – ”Diagnostic Thrills in Oral Medicine,” Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, 16^th September 2014.

1. Symposium on, “TMJ Disorders & Condylar Fractures,” Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, 26^th September 2014.

2. CDE Programme on “Radiographic Interpretation,” Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital Chennai, 15^th October 2014.

3. “Live Surgical Workshop in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 4^th December 2014.

4. CDE program on “HIV AIDS - A Dental Perspective,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 7^th January 2015.

5. Live Clinical Workshop in “Single Tooth Implant Restoration,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 27^th February 2015.

1. “Training Program on Research Ethics,” Tagore Dental College & Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, 4^th March 2015.

2. CDE Program on “Cutting Edge Orthodontics,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 25^th December 2015.

3. Live Surgical Workshop on “Mandibular Reconstruction with Patient Specific Implants,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 27^th & 28^th April 2015.

4. India’s “Oral Cancer Conference,” IAOMR & Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, 30^th July – 1^st August 2015.

5. National UG Seminar, IAOMR & Ramachandra University, Chennai, 11^th October 2015.

6. Workshop on, “Introduction to Scientific & Medical Writing,” The TN Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, 14^th October 2015.

7. Lecture on, “Clinical Trials & Good Clinical Practice,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 15^th October 2015.

1. ORPAT 2016 – Oral Pathology, Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 28^th January 2016.

2. “LASER – A Beacon of Credence -Laser in Dental Surgery,” Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 17^th October 2016.

3. CDE 2016 - Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine, Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 11^th November 2016.

4. ICD – International College of Dentists, Conference & Convocation 2016, Hyatt Regency, Chennai, 17^th & 18^th December 2016.

5. SCOPE – 17, CDE on “Cause to Cure of Oral Cancer,” Sathyabama University Dental College & Hospital, 4^th & 5^th May 2017.

6. CDE on “Predictable Endodontics,” Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 8^th June 2017.

7. CME Conducted on, “Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Modalities,” Department of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research, (MAHER), 3^rd October 2019.

National Conference on, “Biochemical & Molecular Basis of Cancer,” ONCOCON – 2019, Department of Biochemistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research, (MAHER), 19^thOctober 2019.

Research Project Carried Out:

Title: “Incidence of Buccoverted Upper 3^rd Molar Among 300 patients – A Short Clinical Study,” Indian Council of Medical Research – ICMR, 2 months, ICMR certified.

University Evaluation

BDS Degree Course, Final year, Oral Medicine & Radiology, The TN Dr MGR Medical University (On 25^th August 2015 & On 28^th February 2017).

Internal Examiner

Practical Clinical Examination, BDS Degree Course, Final year, Oral Medicine & Radiology, The TN Dr MGR Medical University (February 2017).

Scientific Sessions Chaired & Others:

1. Chaired Scientific Session, National BDS Students Seminar, Oral Medicine & Radiology, All India BDS Students Scientific Meet, IAOMR & Saveetha Dental College, Saveettha University, Chennai, 29^th November 2009.

2. Certificate of Appreciation, Member – Gift & Memento Committee, National PG Convention in Oral Medicine & Radiology, IAOMR PG Convention, Sree Balaji Dental College, Chennai, 4^th – 5^th September 2010.

3. Chaired Scientific Session, “Students Convention – Wings,” 28^th State Dental Conference, Sathyabama University Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, 23^rd – 24^th October 2010.

4. Workshop Coordinator, 1^st National Workshop – “Bite Mark Investigation, Analyses & Reporting,” Tagore Dental College & Indian Association of Forensic Odontology - IAFO, Tagore Dental College & Hospital, 18^th – 19^th February 2012.

5. Chair Person, National PG Convention in Oral Medicine & Radiology, Hotel Green Park, Chennai, 26^th & 27^th September 2015.

Judge – Scientific Event, National BDS Students Seminar on Oral Medicine & Radiology, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, 11^th October 2015.

2. Judge – STAR Summit, Saveetha Trans-disciplinary Annual Research Summit, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai, 4^th – 8^th July 2016.

Guest Lectures Given:

Radiovisuography – RVG, CME on Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Modalities, Department of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research, (MAHER), Enathur, Kanchipuram, 3^rd October 2019.

Syndromes – Dental Implications, CME on Update in ENT 2022, conducted by Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research, (MAHER), Enathur, Kanchipuram, 30th November 2022.

Webinar Presentation

Department of Dentistry Organized Webinar on “Oral Cancer.” Online presentation given to Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, on 31^st March 2021.

Department of Dentistry Organized Webinar on “Mucormycosis.” Online presentation ppt given to Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, on 18th June 2021.

Administrative Experience

Assistant Resident Medical Officer (ARMO) – as additional responsibility, for a period of 1 year (April 2019 – March 2020), Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (MMCHRI), Kanchipuram. I was also the maintenance incharge of narcotics for the said period.

Department of Dentistry,

Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute,

Enathur, Kanchipuram – 631 552.

In the photograph: (from left to right)

Dr K Amarendiran, BDS (Senior Dental Surgeon)

Dr R Suresh, MDS (AIIMS - Prosthodontist),

Dr V Anand, B.Sc., MDS (Oral Medicine Radiologist),

Dr S Senthilnathan, MDS (Maxillofacial Surgeon),

Dr BS Dayanidhi, MDS (Maxillofacial Surgeon),

Sister ANM Ms Shakila,

Ms J Gomathy (Dental Hygienist).

Patient Demonstration: Dr BS Dayanidhi, MDS.

CME conducted

Report of RVG inauguration and CME on “ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL IMAGING MODALITIES” conducted by Department of Dentistry on 3^rd October 2019 (Thursday)

Inauguration of Radiovisiography (RVG) unit / Digital Dental X-ray unit at Room no. 43, Department of Dentistry, by Dean (Faculty of Medicine), Prof. Dr. N. Neelambigai, in the presence of Medical Superintendent, Dr.N.Rajamuthaiah, Professor & HOD of Radio diagnosis, Dr. K.V. Rajasekar and faculties and staff of the Department of Dentistry and other departments.

CME on “Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Modalities” was conducted at WTG Morton Lecture Theatre, at 2^nd floor, Hospital Block, MMCHRI. The CME was inaugurated by Dean (Faculty of Medicine), Prof.Dr.N.Neelambigai and the lighting of KUTHUVILAKKU was done by Dean and other dignitaries namely, Medical Superintendent, Dr. N. Rajamuthaiah, Director of Post Graduate Studies, Professor Emeritus Dr. R. Srinivasan, Professor & HOD of Radio diagnosis, Dr. K.V. Rajasekar, Professor & HOD of Dentistry, Dr. V. Anand.

Welcome address was given by Professor & HOD of Dentistry, Dr. V. Anand, Inaugural address was given by Dean (Faculty of Medicine), Prof.Dr.N.Neelambigai, Special addresses were given by Medical Superintendent, Dr.N.Rajamuthaiah, Director of Post Graduate Studies, Professor Emeritus Dr.R.Srinivasan and Professor & HOD of Radio diagnosis, Dr. K.V. Rajasekar. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. R. Suresh, Associate Professor of Dentistry.

The guest of honor was Dr. C. Krithika, Vice-Principal, Professor & HOD of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai who also delivered the guest lecture on “Imaging Modalities for the Maxillofacial Region”. The other lecture was delivered by Professor & HOD of Dentistry, Dr. V. Anand on the topic “Radiovisiography”. The CME was attended by around 100 delegates from MMCHRI, MADC and other institutions from Chennai and Kanchipuram.

At the conclusion of the CME, Dr. K. Amarendiran, Senior Resident of Dentistry was honored for his 15 years of continuous service at the institution.

Report prepared by : Dr. R. Suresh, Associate Professor of Dentistry,
Organizing Committee of the CME on
“ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL IMAGING MODALITIES”

Dean: Professor Dr KV Rajasekhar Sir, MD., DMRD.,
Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram.

In the photograph: (from left to right)
Dr S Senthilnathan, MDS (Maxillofacial Surgeon),
Dean: Professor Dr KV Rajasekhar, MD, DMRD (Radiology)
Dr BS Dayanidhi, MDS (Maxillofacial Surgeon),
Professor & HoD Dr Kumaravel, MD (Dermatology),
Dr K Amarendiran, BDS (Senior Resident)
Professor Dr Muthurangan, MS (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery),
Emeritus Professor Dr Raja Muthiah, MS (General Surgeon & Medical Superintendent).

Students being engaged for a patient demonstration.
OT Procedures Undertaken

Periodic maxillofacial trauma cases mainly from road traffic accidents (RTA) are being done and maxillofacial fractures are being reduced by our department team, led by the maxillofacial surgeon. All doctors and assistants participate in the theatre procedures to which I had the opportunity of participating too, helping, assisting and recording the surgical procedures and learning for the benefit of all involved.

Out Patient Procedures Undertaken

Regular dental treatment is being done by our department team of doctors. The regular procedures involve extractions of carious, mobile and fractured teeth, surgical removal of impacted third molar teeth,
removal of root stumps, root canal treatment, restorations of carious and fractured teeth by various dental cements and light cure restorative material, oral prophylaxis and oral hygiene instructions, demonstration of proper brushing technique, radio-visuography (RVG), diagnosing oral diseases and appropriate treatments, monitoring, treating and managing medically compromised patients and referring them to other medical departments for opinion and management, and early detection of oral cancer by regular screening of all patients.

Explanations to create awareness among patients with counselling of patients against the use of smoking and chewing tobacco and its products, alcohol and spicy foods, are regularly provided.

In the photograph (2020): (from left to right)
Dr R Suresh, MDS (AIIMS - Prosthodontist),
Dr V Anand, B.Sc, MDS (Oral Medicine Radiologist),
Dr S Senthilnathan, MDS (Maxillofacial Surgeon),
Dr K Amarendiran, BDS (Senior Resident),
Ms J Gomathi (Dental Hygienist),
Dr BS Dayanidhi, MDS (Maxillofacial Surgeon),
Dr Sivaranjini, BDS (Junior Resident),
Dr S Monisha BDS (Junior Resident),
Dr M Maunika, BDS (Junior Resident).

Dr Ruby Ramya, MDS (Periodontist) (lower right)
Department Sister Shalini (lower left)

The department has two dental chairs, an RVG computer unit for radiography, and other needed equipment and materials for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Prenently the department is manned by a Professor & HoD (myself), an Associate Professor (Dr BS Dayanidhi), an Assistant Professor (Dr Ruby Ramya), a Senior Resident (Dr K Amarendiran), two Junior Assistants (Dr M Monisha, BDS) & (Dr S Sivaranjini, BDS), a dental hygienist (Ms J Gomathy) and an assisting sister (Shakila).

Periodic oral prophylaxis being done by the Dental Hygienist Ms J Gomathi, for the community at Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (MMCHRI).
Assisting her in the procedure is department sister Ms Shakila, ANM.

Classes & Student Interaction

Periodic engagement of classes and demonstrations were undertaken to II & III year CBME Batch MBBS students. Students were encouraged to learn through observaton and interaction with the well experienced dental team of our department. The basic portions are covered as per the syllabus and guidelines given by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Exclusive Dental Camp 1

Place: ORIKKAI,
Indian Oil Petrol Pump Station.
Date: 14^th February 2020, Friday.
Time: 9 AM to 5 PM.

We the staff of the Department of Dentistry, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, comprising a team of five people, one Professor, one Associate Professor two Assistant Professors and a Senior Resident, present the details of having organized and conducted an ‘Exclusive Dental Camp,’ for the community, at the Indian Oil Petrol Pump Station, in Orikkai, Kanchipuram, by creating awareness to the community in order to avail the services offered by our college dental department.

A total of 104 patients were screened for Oro-dental diseases and recorded. Among the population of people reported to us many were in the age groups of 20 to 70. Of these 86 were male and 14 were female patients. Only four children could visit us post school hours around 5 pm.

We used non-invasive oral examination sterile kits, like disposable mouth sticks, torch lights, mouth mask, and gloves for our purposes of history taking and oral examination.

We are thankful for the arrangements made by the Indian Oil Petrol Pump Station, Orikkai, and it’s Manager Mr Rajasekhar, who has volunteered and helped us to conduct the dental camp by arranging for basic infrastructure like shamiana, tables, clothes, towels, water bottles, snacks, tea and lunch for staff.

Exclusive Dental Camp 2

Place: Sree Narayana Guru Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram.

Date: 25^th & 26^th February 2020,
Tuesday & Wednesday.

Time: 9 AM to 2 PM.

We the staff of the Department of Dentistry, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, comprising a team of eight people, one Professor, one Associate Professor two Assistant Professors and a Senior Resident, two Junior Residents & one Dental Hygienist, present the details of having organized and conducted an ‘Exclusive Dental Camp,’ for the school students, at the Sri Narayana Guru Matriculation Higher Secondary School, in Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram, by creating awareness to the community in order to avail the services offered by our college dental department.

Approximately a total of 1000 patients were screened for Oro-dental diseases and recorded in the age groups of 04 to 13 years. The children were provided with a case sheet with the observed and mentioned details of their oral conditions. They have been advised to bring the case card for proper treatment management to our dental department.

We used non-invasive oral examination sterile kits, like disposable mouth sticks, torch lights, mouth mask, and gloves for our purposes of history taking and oral examination.

We are thankful for the arrangements made by the school and its Principal, Thiru K Rangarajan, who has permitted us to conduct the dental camp by providing a separate big hall, tables and water bottles and other items.

Exclusive Dental Camp 3

Place: Chettiarpet, Kanchipuram.
Sri Kumaran Home for the Aged.

Date: 24^th February 2022, Thursday.
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM.

We the staff of the Department of Dentistry, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, comprising a team of six people, one Professor, one Associate Professor, one Senior Resident, two Junior Residents and a Dental Hygienist, present the details of having organized and conducted an ‘Exclusive Dental Camp,’ for the community, at the Sri Kumaran Home for the Aged, in Chettiarpet, Kanchipuram, by creating awareness to the community in order to avail the services offered by our college dental department.
A total of twenty five patients turned up among the eighty inhabitants of the home. They were screened for Oro-dental diseases and recorded.
The patients were given a small camp case sheet format with the observed and mentioned details of their oral conditions. They have been advised to bring the case card for proper treatment management to our dental department.
We used sterile disposable mouth sticks, torch lights, mouth mask, and gloves for our purposes of history taking and oral examination.
We are thankful for the arrangements made by Sri Kumaran Home for the Aged, Chettiarpet, Kanchipuram and its Manager Thiru Elumalai and other staff, who helped us to conduct the dental camp by providing the space and basic amenities required for the conduction of the camp.

Exclusive Dental Camp 4

Place: Regional Transport Office,
Kanchipuram.
Date: 10^th May 2022,
Tuesday.
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM.

We the staff of the Department of Dentistry, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, comprising a team of five, one Professor, one Associate Professor, one Senior Resident, one Junior Resident and a Dental Hygienist, present the details of having organized and conducted an ‘Exclusive Dental Camp,’ for the community, at the Regional Transport Office, Kanchipuram, by creating awareness to the community in order to avail the services offered by our college dental department.

A total of sixty-nine people most of them drivers of heavy vehicles were screened for Oro-dental diseases and recorded. They were briefed on road safety measures and to be vigilant to avoid head and facial injuries. They were advised to use helmets and seat belts while driving. They were also advised on the ill effects of smoking and chewing tobacco which is addictive and induce them for impulsive dangerous driving.

The patients were given a small camp case sheet format with the observed and mentioned details of their oral conditions. They have been advised to bring the case card for proper treatment management to our dental department. We used sterile disposable mouth sticks, torch lights, mouth mask, and gloves for our purposes of history taking and oral examination.

We thank Mr. Dinakaran, the Regional Transport Officer, and his staff, who helped us to conduct the dental camp by providing us the space, water bottles, biscuits and coffee to our doctors and giving us the basic amenities required for the conduction of the camp.

Regular Medical & Dental Screening Camps Participated

NAAC Work

Oral Health Awareness Programmes

Attended "Basic Course In Medical Education" :
Conducted at MMCHRI & Co-ordinated by NMC Regional / Nodal Centre,
Madras Medical College, Chennai.