Oral Pathology
Research focus
The Department houses sophisticated instruments such as the Immunofluorescence microscope, image analyser software and the hard tissue microtome that uniquely caters to the avid researchers. A five headed microscope is also available which enables postgraduate learning.
| S.No | Title of the project | Name of the project Leader | Name of the funding agency | Year in which started&Duration | Collaborating agency |
| 1 | Salivary FABP- A sensitive & specific biomarker of myocardial damage | Dr.S.Mythili Guide: Dr.N.Malathi | ICMR Rs 27,00,000 | 2009/ 5 years | Pondicherry central university |
| 2 | Therapeutic effects & molecular mechanisms of anti-fibrosis herbs on in-vitro fibroblast cell cultures in Oral submucous fibrosis. | Dr. Pooja Guide: Dr.N.Malathi | ICMR Rs 32, 16, 600 | 2010/ 5 years | Ragas Dental college & Dept. of Biotechnology, SRIHER |
| 3 | In-vitro anti-cancer effects of Fenugreek, cinnamon, papaya seed & leaf extracts on Oral squamous cell carcinoma | Dr. Saranya Guide: Dr.N.Malathi | ICMR Rs 32, 16, 600 | 2010/ 5 years | Faculty of Pharmacy, SRIHER & Dept. of Biotechnology, Taramani |
| 4 | In-vitro anti-proliferative activity of Psidium guajava leaves in Oral Squamous cell carcinoma | Dr. Sharada.T. Rajan Guide: Dr.N.Malathi | Departmental | 2011/ 5 years | Faculty of Pharmacy, SRIHER & Dept. of Biotechnology, CLRI, Madras |
| 5 | Expression profiling and quantification of selected micro RNAs in potentially malignant oral lesion (leukoplakia) & Oral squamous cell carcinoma | Dr. N. Sangeetha Guide: Dr.N.Malathi | Departmental | 2011/ 5 years | Dept. of Genetics, SRIHER & Dept of Biotechnology, IIT Madras |
| 6 | Aberrant expression of HSP 90 in Oral squamous cell carcinoma: A potential therapeutic approach | Dr.A.Soumya Guide: Dr.N.Malathi | ICMR Rs 32,16,600 | 2011/5 years | Dept. of General Pathology, SRIHER & Dept of Biotechnology, IIT Madras |
| 7 | Study of genetic polymorphisms of COLA1 gene, microscopic features & serum osteocalcin and calcitonin levels in dental & skeletal fluorosis | Dr. Maya Ramesh Co-Guide: Dr.N.Malathi | Departmental | 2012/ 5 years | Dept. of Oral Pathology, Vinayaka Mission Dental college, Salem |
| 8 | Evaluation of expression & quantification of micro-RNA 21 in oral premalignant lesions and oral squamous cell carcinoma | Dr. N.Sangeetha | GATE- SRU Rs. 10,000 | 2013/ 1 yr | Dept. of Genetics, SRIHER & Dept of Biotechnology, IIT Madras |
| 9 | Role of incremental lines in cementum of human teeth in age determination | Prinicipal investigator: Mr. Chiraag Kumbhat I year BDS Guide: Dr.Sharadha.T.Rajan Dr.Vijayanirmala Dr.N.Malathi | Chancellor's summer research fellowship - 2013 Rs. 10,000 | 2013/2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 10 | Evaluation & histological changes in the dentin & pulp in active & passive self-ligating systems as compared to conventional appliance systems | Principal investigator: Dr.PS Haritha Collaborator Dr. N. Malathi | Young Faculty research Grant Rs. 10,000 | Gate 2012-2013 | Inter-Departmental |
| 11 | Awareness of forensic dentistry among dentists in chennai | Prinicipal investigator: Ms. Adeline III year BDS Guide: Dr.S.Vijayanirmala Dr.Sharada.T.Rajan Dr.N.Malathi | Chancellor's summer research fellowship - 2014 Rs. 10,000 | 2014/2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 12 | Types of CEJ in anterior and posterior teeth | Prinicipal investigator: Ms.Kamalam, Ms. Lakshmi.VK III BDS Intern Guide: Dr.T.Radhika Dr.N.Malathi | Chancellor's summer research fellowship - 2014 Rs. 10,000 | 2014/2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 13 | Early Detection, Better Prognosis - IL-6 in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Prinicipal investigator: Ms.Nihmath III year BDS Guide: Dr.Gheena.S, Dr.N.Malathi | Deapartmental | 2012-13 | Inter-Departmental |
| 14 | Awareness of biomedical waste management among dental professionals and auxiliary staffs in Chennai, India | Prinicipal investigator: Ms.Sruthi Nandakumar Intern Guide: Dr.T.Radhika Dr.N.Malathi | Chancellor's summer research fellowship - 2013 Rs. 10,000 | 2013/2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 15 | Histological analysis of primary and permanent teeth | Guide:SUGANYA R DR | Chancellor's summer research fellowship – 2015Rs. 10,000 | 2015 / 2 months | Departmental |
| 16 | Neoclear as an effective xylene substitute in pathological laboratory | Guide: SANGEETHA N DR | Chancellor's summer research fellowship – 2015Rs. 10,000 | 2015 / 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 17 | Evaluation of role of mast cells and eosinophils in odontogenic cysts using special stains | Guide: SANGEETHA N DR | Chancellor's summer research fellowship – 2015Rs. 10,000 | 2015 / 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 18 | Role of nutritional deficiencies in recurrent aphthous stomatitis | Guide: THAMIZHCHEL VAN H DR | Chancellor's summer research fellowship – 2015Rs. 10,000 | 2015 / 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 19 | A histopathological evaluation of Oral Lichen planus & Oral Lichenoid reaction by using special stains | Guide: SHARADA T RAJAN DR | Chancellor's summer research fellowship – 2015Rs. 10,000 | 2015 / 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 20 | Salivary biomarkers in oral premaligant and malignant lesions | Guide: MYTHILI S DR | Chancellor's summer research fellowship – 2015Rs. 10,000 | 2016 / 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 21 | Relation beween crown dimension and stature of a person | Guide: MALATHI N DR | Chancellor's summer research fellowship – 2015Rs. 10,000 | 2016 / 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 22 | Age changes of Oral mucosa in geriatric population | Guide:SUGANYA R DR | Chancellor's summer research fellowship – 2015Rs. 10,000 | 2016 / 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 23 | Prevalence of Developmental defects of the oral cavity in a population of 500 patients visiting the dental clinic | Guide: Dr.R.Vidhya | Chancellor’s Summer research fellowship 2017 Rs.10,000 | 2017/ 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 24 | To assess the salivary pH pre, during & post radiation therapy | Guide: Dr.R.Vidhya | Chancellor’s Summer research fellowship 2018 Rs.10,000 | 2018/ 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 25 | 3D wax model development for tooth morphology lab: A novel guided carving system | Guide: Dr.A. Soumya | Chancellor’s Summer research fellowship 2018 Rs.10,000 | 2018/ 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 26 | Antiproliferative activity of Solanum lycopersicum in OSCC | Guide: Dr.Sharada T Rajan | ICMR Students’ short term study | 2019/ 8 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 27 | Histological staining potential of Beta vulgaris on oral tissue as a substitute to Eosin | Guide: Dr.Sharada T Rajan | Chancellor’s Summer research fellowship 2019 Rs.10,000 | 2019/ 2 months | Inter-Departmental |
| 28 | The multiple learning styles- Learning strategies of undergraduate dental students- A questionnaire based study | Guide: Dr.Sharada T Rajan | Chancellor’s Summer research fellowship 2019 Rs.10,000 | 2019/ 2 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 29 | Formulation and optimization of a herbal mucoadhesive gel for antifibrotic effect in oral submucous fibrosis using animal models | Principal Investigator: Dr.Malathi N | SPARC MHRD Rs. 56 lakhs | 2019/ 3 years | Collaborative research |
| 30 | Invitro antimicrobial efficacy of lignan extracted from C Zizanioides against ATCC strains- T denticola and P.gingivalis | Guide: Dr.H. Thamizhchelvan | ICMR STS– 2020 Rs. 20,000 | 2020/ 8 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 31 | Antiproliferative activity of Pamarus in OSCC- An invitro study | Guide: Dr.Suganya R | ICMR STS– 2020 Rs. 20,000 | 2020/ 8 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 32 | Isolation and identifying the level of contamination of currency notes by microbial pathogens | Guide: Dr.Mythili S | ICMR STS– 2020 Rs. 20,000 | 2020/ 8 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 33 | Prevalence of Supernumerary teeth among Dental Students | Guide: Dr. Sharada T Rajan | Chancellor’s Summer research 2020 Rs. 10,000 | 2020/ 2 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 34 | Artificial intelligence based image classification model for diagnosis of oral cancer | Guide: Dr. Sharada T Rajan | Chancellor’s Summer research 2020 Rs. 10,000 | 2020/ 2 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 35 | Knowledge, awareness and practice regarding Covid 19 prevention among the dental professionals | Guide: Dr. Vandana S | Chancellor’s Summer research 2020 Rs. 10,000 | 2020/ 2 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 36 | Salivary thiocyanate- A biochemical indicator of cigarette smoking | Guide: Dr. Vijayanirmala S & Dr. Sharada T Rajan | Chancellor’s Summer research 2020 Rs. 10,000 | 2020/ 2 months | Inter- Departmental |
| 37 | proposal for a new grading system to determine clinical stage of permanent tooth eruption in 15 year old school children of Chennai and the influence of gender, socio economic status and BMI on eruption | Principal investigator: Dr. Vandana S | GATE 2020 Rs. 1,00,000 | 2020/1 year | Inter- Departmental |
Undergraduate and postgraduate students are encouraged to present their scientific work done under the guidance of the faculty which have been awarded “Best Scientific presentation” in various National and International conferences.
- Dr. Pooja Adtani received the overall best scientific presentation award at the International symposium on OSMF
- Dr.Saranya V received the best paper award at HERBESCON 2016
- Dr.Rajeswari R received the best paper award at SHOWCASE 2016
- Dr.Sangeetha.N received the best scientific presentation at the 18th IAOP and 25th IAOMP 2016 conference
- Dr. Bhargavi N received the overall best paper award at the XXIII National conference of IAOMP, 2014
- Dr. Serena Francis obtained the Best Paper award at the International conference SHOWCASE 2017 at Saveetha Dental college, Chennai.
- Dr. T.A. Lakshmi obtained the best poster award at the CDE program PATHSCOPE at Adhiparasakthi Dental college, Melmaruvathur
- Dr. Pooja Adtani was conferred the PhD degree for her thesis titled ‘Therapeutic effects & molecular mechanisms of anti-fibrosis herbs on in-vitro fibroblast cell cultures in Oral submucous fibrosis’ in 2017
- Dr. Saranya. V was conferred the PhD degree for her thesis titled ‘In-vitro anti-cancer effects of Fenugreek, cinnamon, papaya seed & leaf extracts on Oral squamous cell carcinoma’ in 2017
- Dr.H.Thamizhchelvan, Professor was awarded the Best paper award at the National conference of IAOMP 2017, Bhubaneshwar
- Seven (7) undergraduate students were awarded best scientific presentations at the National conference of IDA, MIDAS 2017
- Dr. Lalita Sai & Dr. Ashwini P, I MDS were awarded the best poster presentation in a CDE program at Adhiparasakthi dental college, Melmaruvathur in 2018
- Dr. Ashwini P & Dr. lalita Sai, I MDS were awarded the 2nd best scientific poster in a CDE program ‘Multi-modality management of Oral Cancer’ at the Rela Institute, Chennai in 2018
- Dr. Sharada T Rajan was awarded the best scientific poster in a CDE program ‘Multi-modality management of Oral Cancer’ at the Rela Institute, Chennai in 2018
- Dr. Lalita Sai was awarded the second best poster in the XVIII National IAOMP PG Convention 2019 held at Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
- Dr. S. Mythili, Senior Lecturer was awarded the second best poster at the ADI global conclave from Dec 10th to 12th, 2020.
- Dr. Rachael J Khodabux, I MDS, was awarded the second best poster in the World Dental conference 2020 (Virtual) from Oct 7th to 11, 2020.
