Faculty

Dr U. SHIVAJI RAJU
Professor & Head

shivajiraju.u@vdc.edu.in

AboutResearchpublicationsPaper/Poster PresentationsAchievementGuests Lectures

BDS – August 2002 – KGF College of Dental Sciences, Kolar.
MDS – April 2010 – Sri Sai Dental College & Hospital, Vikarabad, DrNTRUHS.

Professional Affiliations:

  • AOMSI life member
  • AOMSI AP Chapter life member
  • AOMSI AP Chapter EC member
  • Bhimavaram Dental Association Joint Secretary

  1. Intraoral Dual Nerve Block- L-142772/2024 – COPYRIGHT
  2. Brace Shield – A Surgeons Guard During Orthognathic Surgery, Reg No- L-109074/2021 – COPYRIGHT



  1. Efficacy of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Pain and Swelling following Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery:A Randomized Controlled Trialat 48th Annual Conference of AOMSI held at Kolkata on 14th December 2024.
  2. To Evaluate the Effect of Intraarticular injection of platelet-rich plasma in managing temporomandibular joint disorders at 46th Annual Conference of AOMSI held in Indore on 18th November 2022.
  3. Versatility of Buccal Fat Pad in the Reconstruction Of Intraoral Defects at 33rd Annual Conference of AOMSI, Lucknow, 2008.
  4. Posterior Iliac Bone Grafting In the Reconstruction of Intraoral Defects at 1st Asian PG Convention Mangalore, 2013.

Resource Person

  1. Faculty Development Workshop on “Educational Science & Technology” at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, 21.04.2016 to 23.04.2016.


  1. Delivered a Guest lecture on “Pre-prosthetic surgery” in Zonal CDE “Interdisciplinary Prosthodontics” on 20/04/2024
  2. Delivered a lecture on “Road safety awareness” for final-year undergraduate students on 10-2-2024.
  3. “Chair Side Teaching” in the Workshop on Educational Science & Technology held at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram on 23rd to 25th April 2016.
  4. “Awareness on HIV & AIDS” for students in Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram on 1st December 2016 (AIDS Day).
  5. “How to give Intra muscular injections” for interns in Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram on 25th November 2013.
  6. Management of orofacial cysts at Zonal CDE Programme – Department of Pedodontics – Vishnu Dental College on 12-9-12.


Dr.P Divya Naga Lakshmi
Reader,
Chairman – BLS Training
CCLS (Comprehensive cardiopulmonary life support ) instructor from IRCF

puvvadadivya@vdc.edu.in

AboutResearchpublicationspaper/Poster presentationsAchievementGuest Lectures

BDS – September 2009 – Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram.
MDS – April 2014 – Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram.
FCLPCLS – Fellowship in Cleft lip, palate and Craniofacial Surgery.
Trained BCLS instructor – Dr.YSRUHS

Professional Affiliations:

  • AOMSI life member
  • EC member for AP AOMSI state chapter 2018-2019
  • American Heart Association certified BLS and ACLS instructor

  1. A Comprehensive Study of Outcomes of Three Different Bone Plating Techniques In The Treatment Of Mandibular Symphysis/Parasymphysis Fractures”
  2. INTRAORAL DUAL NERVE BLOCK-L-142772/2024 – COPYRIGHT
  3. BRACE SHIELD -A SURGEONS GUARD DURING ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY, Reg No- L-109074/2021 – COPYRIGHT
  4. VDC CONCORD- A ROAD MAP TO QUALITY DENTAL CARE, Reg No- L- 101936/2021– COPYRIGHT




Paper Presentations

  1. Presented paper onEvaluating Tube- Related Challenges and Complications in Jaw Cyst Decompression: A Retrospective Study on Tube- Tantrums in Conservative Management in 48thAOMSI National Conference on 13thDecember 2024
  2. Volumetric Trends Post-Decompression in Odontogenic Keratocystsvs. UnicysticAmeloblastomas in the 47th Annual Conference of AOMSI, held at Delhi on November 23rd,2023.
  3. Presented paper on Evaluating Tube- Related Challenges and Complications in Jaw Cyst Decompression: A Retrospective Study on Tube- Tantrums in Conservative Management in 48thAOMSI National Conference on 13thDecember 2023.
  4. Volumetric Trends Post-Decompression in Odontogenic Keratocystsvs. UnicysticAmeloblastomas in the 47th Annual Conference of AOMSI, held at Delhi on November 23rd,2023
  5. Is Orthognathic Surgery Still the Only Option for a Gummy Smile? in the 46th Annual Conference of AOMSI, held at Indore on November 18, 2022.
  6. Treatment Strategies for Gummy Smile in 14th AOMSI AP state chapter, Visakhapatnam on 10th September 2022.
  7. A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON REMOVAL OF MINIPLATES AT 5TH AOMSI AP STATE CONFERENCE-VIZAG ON 31-01-2012.
  8. MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL OF SURGICAL PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS – B AT ACE-VDC, VISHNU DENTAL COLLEGE, BHIMAVARAM ON 10-4-2013.
  9. COMPARATIVE STUDY ON VERSATALITY OF ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR ILIAC BONE GRAFTING IN INTRAORAL DEFECTS AT 6TH AOMSI AP STATE CONFERENCE-ONGOLE ON 27-07-2013.
  10. PERCENTAGE VARIATIONS IN 3 DIMENSIONAL BONE VOLUME BETWEEN TWO HALVES OF FACIAL ASYMMETRY PATIENTS – A CT STUDY AT INDOCLEFTCON 2015 GOA ON 02-05-2015.

Poster Presentations

  1. A STUDY ON PRIMARY RECONSTRUCTION PLATE FRACTURE – A COMPLICATION ORCONSEQUENCE at 37th NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS OF INDIA – HYDERABAD29th NOV – 1st DEC 2012.
  2. VERSATALITY OF POSTERIOR ILIAC BONE GRAFTING IN INTRAORAL DEFECTS – A REPORT OF 2 CASES AT 1st ASIAN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERYPCONVENTION–MANGALORE ON 29th TO 31st AUGUST 2013.


  1. Speaker and Demonstrator for the TOPIC – “Urinary Catheterization and Nasogastric tube Insertion ” in the “AOMSI – SKILLS MAXFAC” program at GSL Dental College, Rajahmundry on 8/2/2024 and 9/2/2024.
  2. Chaired a session at 48th Annual Conference of AOMSI held at Kolkata on 14th December 2024.
  3. Introduction to ACLS in Zonal CDE conducted at Vishnu Dental College, on 28th April 2017.


DR. Anil Budumuru
Reader

anil@vdc.edu.in

AboutResearchpublicationspaper/Poster presentationsAchievementGuest Lectures

BDS – 2012 – Vishnu Dental college, Dr.NTR University of health sciences, Vijayawada.
MDS – 2017 – Government Dental College and Hospital, Vijayawada, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Professional Affiliations:


  1. intraoral dual nerve block- Reg No- L-142772/2024 – Copyright
  2. Brace Shield -A Surgeons Guard During Orthognathic Surgery, Reg No- L-109074/2021 – Copyright







Dr. R. Narenkishore
Reader

narenkishore.r@vdc.edu.in

AboutResearchpublicationspaper & Poster presentationsAchievementGuest Lectures

BDS – 2012 – AMES Dental College, Raichur, Karnataka .
MDS – 2017 – Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

Professional Affiliations:



  1. Loco-Regional Bone Grafting of Maxillary Alveolar Ridge with Chin Graft at APAOMSI State Conference, 2015.
  2. Bio Medical Waste Management AP State Dental Conference at Vishnu Dental College, 2012.


  1. Delivered a Guest Lecture on Trauma awareness was given to SRKR engineering students on Feb 13th ,2024.


Dr P Sravani
Senior Lecturer

sravani.pampana@vdc.edu.in

AboutResearchPublicationsPaper & Poster presentationAchievementsGuest Lectures

BDS – 2015 – Sri Sai Dental college & Hospital, Dr.NTR University of health sciences, Vijayawada.
MDS – 2020 – St Joseph Dental College, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Professional Affiliations:

  1. AP STATE CHAPTER AOMSI LIFE MEMBER
  2. AOMSI LIFE MEMBER

 

  1. Intraoral Dual Nerve Block-Reg No- L-142772/2024 – COPYRIGHT

  1. Praveen G, Sravani M, Kadiyala CR, Indukuri SL, Poornima UL, Pampana S. Oral health status, treatment needs, and patterns of utilization of dental services among village volunteers in Andhra Pradesh: A cross‑sectional multi-stage cluster survey. J Family Med Prim Care 2023;12:2863-8.
  2. Narasimha Rao G, Pampana S, Yarram A, Suresh Sajjan MC, Ramaraju AV, Bheemalingeswara Rao D. Surface Modifications of Dental Implants: An Overview. Int J Dent Mater. 2019; 1(1): 17-24.
  3. Satyasai R. S. G, Patruni P, Nagasai K, Sravani P, Meghana V, Divya P. Management of Zygomatic Arch Fracture in Polycythemia Vera Patient-A Case Report. Enviro Dental Journal 2022; 4(2). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/EDJ.04.02.03

  1. Paper presentation -BSSO FOR MANDIBULAR PROGNATHISM– A CASE REPORT 26th AUG 2018 11th ANNUAL AP STATE CONFERENCE OF AOMSI-AP CHAPTER – TIRUPATI
  2. Paper presentation -CHRONIC TMJ SUBLUXATION– A CASE REPORT 2nd MAR 2019 23rd MIDTERM CONFERENCE , 9th PG CONVENTION- AOMSI , RAIPUR
  3. Paper presentation -CAPILLARY HEMANGIOMA ON RIGHT POSTERIOR REGION– A CASE REPORT 27th JUL 2019 12th A.P. STATE CHAPTER – AOMSI, GUNTUR
  4. Poster presentation -OSSIFYING FIBROMA IN MANDIBLE – A CASE REPORT 8th DEC 2018 39th AP STATE DENTAL CONFERENCE, RAJAHMUNDRY
  5. Poster presentation -ROLE OF COLLAGEN IN MINOR INTRAORAL SOFT TISSUE DEFECTS 15th NOV 2019 44th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF AOMSI , BENGALURU



Dr Vadupu Meghana
Senior Lecturer

meghana.vadupu@vdc.edu.in

AboutResearchPublicationsPaper & Poster presentationsAchievementsGuest Lectures

BDS – 2019 – VISHNU DENTAL COLLEGE, Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
MDS – 2023- VISHNU DENTAL COLLEGE, Dr.YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
Professional Affiliations:

  1. AP STATE CHAPTER AOMSI LIFE MEMBER
  2. AOMSI LIFE MEMBER

 

  1. Evaluation of the effect of silicone residue after different surface treatments on shear bond strength of glass ionomer cement to the dentin surface.

  1. Romala, S.S.G., Moturi, K., Manyam, R. Meghana Vadupu, P. Divya Naga Lakshmi, Anil Budumuru, U. Shivajiraju.Labial salivary gland biopsy: a crucial method for confirming seronegative Sjogren’s syndrome—a case report. Bull Natl Res Cent 48, 125 (2024).https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-024-01279-y
  2. Moturi K, Divya P, Manyam R, Meghana V, Raju US. Maxillary antral mucocele with sphenoidal sinus empyema—a rare case report. AME Medical Journal. 2024 Jun 30;9.
  3. Satyasai R. S. G, Patruni P, Nagasai K, Sravani P, Meghana V, Divya P. Management of Zygomatic Arch Fracture in Polycythemia Vera Patient-A Case Report. Enviro Dental Journal 2022; 4(2). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/EDJ.04.02.03

  1. Presented a paper on Factors Affecting Bone Remodelling and Healing After Anterior Maxillary Osteotomy: A Quantitative Analysis in 48thAOMSI National Conference on 13thDecember 2024
  2. Presented paper on Comparison of angulation errors in Implant Placement, Conventional Technique vs. dynamic Navigation System -A Prospective Study in 1st NEXTGEN AOMSI SYMPOSIUM held at MAMATA DENTAL COLLEGE on 30th March 2024.
  3. Presented paper on Impact of Alcohol-related factors on RTA’s and subsequent Postop-morbidity among Maxillofacial-Injury Patients: Retrospective Cross-sectional Study in 47th AOMSI National Conference on 24th November 2023.
  4. Evaluation of Effectiveness of Buffered 1% Lignocaine and Non-Buffered 2% Lignocaine on Pulpal Anaesthesia Using Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block – A Comparative Study – 5th ACOMS conference 2020 VIRTUAL on 24-10-2020.
  5. FEA Study on Stress Distribution at Condyle in Trauma to Mandible with Impacted Third Molars. – 25th MID-TERM Conference & 11th PG Convention of AOMSI MIDCOMS-2022,Coimbathooreon 16-7-2022
  6. To Evaluate effect of Intraarticular injection of platelet rich plasma in the management of temporomandibular joint disorders – 9th International World Dental and Oral Health Congress 2022,Chennai on 27-8-2022
  7. TRIGEMINO -CARDIAC REFLEX – 13th Annual ConferenceAp State Chapter at Eluruon 9-10-2021
  8. Complications Associated withReconstruction Platefor Mandibular Defects: Case Series – 14th Annual AOMSI Conference, Ap State Chapter,Visakhapatnam on 10-9-2022.

  1. Scored highest in the BASIC SCIENCE EXAMINATION held in July-2020, D.R. N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.
  2. Awarded with first best paper at 25th MID-TERM Conference & 11th PG Convention of AOMSI MIDCOMS-2022 held at LEMERIDIEN, Coimbatore.
  3. Awarded with best poster at 14th ANNUAL AOMSI CONFERENCE, AP STATE CHAPTER, Visakhapatnam.


Dr. Mounica Thirumalareddy
Senior Lecturer

mounica.t@vdc.edu.in

AboutResearchPublicationsPaper & Poster presentationAchievementsGuest Lectures

BDS – 2019 – Dr.Sudha & nageswarrao Siddhartha institute of Dental College,DrNTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
MDS –2023- GITAM Dental College,Dr YSR University of Health Sciences,Vijayawada
CCLS (Comprehensive cardiopulmonary life support) instructor from IRCF
Fellow in facial aesthetics and Postgraduate diploma in aesthetic cosmetology

Professional Affiliations:

  1. AP STATE CHAPTER AOMSI LIFE MEMBER
  2. AOMSI LIFE MEMBER

 

  1. Hand-Held Thermal Camera in the Assessment of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Deficits

  1. Uppala D, Sivakalyan U, Sreevalli U,Harika Varshita B, Thirumalareddy M. Intraosseous Epidermoid Cyst of Jaw: A Case Report. J Craniomaxillofac Res 2024; 11(1):65-69.
  2. P. Navya, U. Siva Kalyan, K. Vasudha, T. Mounica,Foreign Body Ingestion in Dentistry: A Unique Case Report on Decision-Making and Successful Management Strategies, International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR),Volume 7, Issue 1; January-February 2024; Page No 244-248 .

  1. Presented paper on topic in AP AOMSI-Eluru Blood on aspiration- 2021
  2. Presented paper on topic in AP AMOSI-Vizag Role of Thermography in Maxillofacial Surgery- 2022
  3. Presented poster presentation in AOMSI Mangalore on topic Bone morphological changes in conservatively managed OKC-A meticulous 5-year annual follow up-2021

  1. Awarded BEST PAPER on topic in AP AMOSI-Vizag Role of Thermography in Maxillofacial Surgery.



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