Research & Innovation

Advancing dental knowledge through evidence-based research, ICMR and UGC-funded projects, and active collaboration with national institutes.

8+

Active Projects

120+

SCI Publications

₹80L+

Research Grants

15

PhD Scholars

Funded Research Projects

Prevalence of Oral Cancer in Rural Tamil Nadu — A Cross-Sectional Study

PI: Dr. Nithya KrishnanPublic Health Dentistry

ICMR — ₹12.5 Lakhs2023–2025Ongoing

Efficacy of Diode Laser vs Conventional Scalpel in Gingival Depigmentation

PI: Dr. Lakshmi VenkatesanPeriodontics

DCI Research Grant — ₹6 Lakhs2022–2024Completed

3D Printed Surgical Guides in Implant Placement — An In-Vitro Study

PI: Dr. S. PrabhakaranOral Surgery

Institutional — ₹3 Lakhs2022–2023Completed

Stress Distribution in Zirconia vs PFM Crowns — FEA Analysis

PI: Dr. Priya MenonProsthodontics

UGC — ₹8 Lakhs2024–2026Ongoing

Salivary Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes

PI: Dr. T. BalamuruganOral Medicine & Radiology

ICMR — ₹15 Lakhs2024–2026Ongoing

Recent Publications

Comparative evaluation of remineralisation potential of three commercially available fluoride agents

Kavya R, et al. · J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent · 2024

Effectiveness of motivational interviewing on oral hygiene compliance in orthodontic patients

Karthik B, et al. · Angle Orthodontist · 2023

Antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticle-incorporated denture base resins

Priya M, et al. · J Prosthodontic Research · 2024

CBCT evaluation of condylar morphology in TMJ disorder patients

Balamurugan T, et al. · Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol · 2023

Effect of honey as an intracanal medicament on Enterococcus faecalis

Anitha S, et al. · J Endodontics · 2022