Faculty

Dr Ravikanth Manyam
Professor and Head
Head, Research Committee

ravikanth.m@vdc.edu.in

 

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BDS – Jan, 1999– AME’S Dental College & Hospital, Raichur, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka.
MDS – Feb, 2005- Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu.

  1. Life member – Indian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists.
  2. Life Member – Indian Society of Dental Research.
  3. Life Member – Indian Association of Forensic Odontology.
  4. Life Member – Indian Dental Association.
  5. Life member – International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO).
  6. Registered with Andhra Pradesh State Dental Council.



  1. Best Poster Award for “Immunofluoresence in Dentistry” at Dentistree 2K2, Trichy on 24th -25th Aug 2002.
  2. Indian Journal of Dental research.
  3. Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology.
  4. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive dentistry.
  5. Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry.
  6. Recognized as a guide in Oral Pathology and Microbiology for award of Ph.D degree of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

  1. External Examiner (PG & UG) for Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
  2. Internal Examiner in the Department of Dental Anatomy & Histology and Oral Pathology in Vishnu Dental College, and External Examiner for colleges under Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh

  1. “Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma: A case report” at Oral Pathology Club, Saveetha Dental College &Hosp, Chennai on 28th April 2003
  2. “Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst – A rare case presentation.” At Oral Pathology Club, MeenakshiAmmal Dental College &Hosp Chennai.on 18th Sep 2003
  3. “HIV-1 LTR directed expression, sequence variation and pathogenesis.” At XII National Conference of IAOP, New Delhi on 31st Oct-2nd Nov 2003
  4. “HIV-1 LTR directed expression, sequence variation and pathogenesis” at XII National Conference of IAOP, New Delhi on 31st Oct-2nd Nov 2003
  5. “Virtual image to Virtual Reality: Craniofacial Reconstruction” at II National Conference, Indian Association of Forensic Odontology, Chennai on Dec 28, 29 2003
  6. “Clinical Scope Vs Microscope”- A Kaleidoscope of 10 Cases at 58th Indian Dental Conference, Vijayawada on 22nd-25th Jan 2004
  7. “Tumour Angiogenesis: The Life Line of Cancer” at All Indian P.G. Students Seminar in Oral Cancer, SDCH, Chennai on 17th-18th July 2004
  8. “A Kaliedoscope of 5 rare Cases” at IV National Triple ‘O’ Symposium & PG Convention, Bangalore on 14th-15th Aug 2004
  9. Masterly Inactivity-Watchful Expectancy: case report of three Bacterial Infections at XIII National Conference of IAOP, Calicut on 19th-21st Nov 2004
  10. Oral Manifestations of Psoriasis: A clinical, Histopathological and immunohistochemical study of 150 psoriatic patients at XIV National Conference of IAOP, Agra on 17th-19st Nov 2005
  11. White lesions: Differential Diagnosis at 27 th AP State Dental Conference, Tirupathi on 24th-26th Nov 2006
  12. Peripheral Ameloblastoma: Report of 2 cases at XV National Conference of IAOMP on 17th-19th Nov 2007.

  1. “Immunofluoresence in Dentistry” at Dentistree 2K2, Trichy on 24th -25th Aug 2002.
  2. “Crouzon Syndrome: A case report with genetic insight.” At XI National Conference of IAOP, Manipal on 20th-22nd Dec 2002

  1. Regular invited guest speaker for Dr NTR University of Health Sciences CDE programs for various colleges in AP, in specialties like Oral Pathology, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Surgery etc.
  2. Invited guest speaker for specialists in General Dentistry.
  3. Biopsy – Oral pathologist’s perspective– Zonal CDE, Department of Oral Medicine, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram.28-05-16
  4. Odontogenic Tumours Pathogenesis and Clinicopathological correlations– Zonal CDE, Narayana Dental College, Nellore.05-06-16
  5. Odontogenic cysts and Tumours– GSL Medical College, Rajhmundry.23-10-16
  6. Slide discussion– Zonal CDE, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally.24-03-16

  1. A CDE program cum workshop on “Diagnostic Challenges In Oral Pathology- Basics To Recent Advances” at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, on December 12th 2009 commemorating the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of AP State Dental Council.
  2. “Immunohistochemistry” workshop at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, on 22ndMarch 2010.
  3. 1st AP State Students Conference of IDA held at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram October 12-14th 2012.
  4. 1st National Midterm Conference of IAOMP, 24 -26 Jan 2013, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai.
  5. IAOMP National PG Convention held at Tirupathi July 9th -11th 2013.
  6. 11th National conference of Indian Association of Forensic Odontology, 21 & 22 Sep 2013


Dr P.Swetha
Professor
Chairman – Internal Assessment Committee

swetha.p@vdc.edu.in

 

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BDS – March, 2006– JSS Dental college & Hospital, Mysore. Rajiv Gandhi University of life sciences.
MDS – April, 2011- Rajah Muthiah Dental college & Hospital, Chidambaram, Annamalai university, Tamil Nadu
Professional Affiliations:

  1. Life Member IAOMP



  1. Awarded 1st prize for poster at XVII National Conference of IAOMP, Kolkata
  2. Awarded 1st prize for poster at XVIII National Conference of IAOMP New Delhi
  3. Secured highest theory & practical marks in the subject of Oral Pathology & Microbiology (PG) in the year 2011.

  1. “Effect of mast cells on tumor angiogenesis in Oral squamous cell carcinoma.” At Tamilnadu Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons association (TOMA) on 16/06/09

  1. “Collagenous fibroma (desmoplastic fibroblastoma) – an entity or a part of spectrum.” At XVII National Conference of IAOMP, Kolkata on 26/12/2008 to 29/12/2008
  2. “Malignant peripheral nerve sheath Tumor – a rare entity with multiple recurrences.” At XVIII National Conference of IAOMP New Delhi on 27/11/2009 to 29/11/2009
  3. Poster presented on “Estimation of Salivary buffers in children with early childhood caries” at 18th IAOP International Conference, Chennai on 08th-11th of Sep, 2016.
  4. Poster presented on “Fibro – Osseous lesions of Jaws – An Institutional Study” at 18th IAOP International Conference, Chennai on 08th-11th of Sep, 2016.
  5. Poster presented on “HIF-1 expression in Oral Sqamous Cell Carcinomas – A pilot study” at 18th IAOP International Conference, Chennai on 08th-11th of Sep,2016.

  1. Presented a guest lecture on “Infection control” on 18th October 2011 at ACEVDC conducted at Vishnu dental college, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
  2. Presented a guest lecture on “Immunology of cancer” on 23rd September 2013 at Zonal CDE Programme conducted by GITAM dental college and Hospital, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
  3. “How to present an effective seminar” in PEETIKA PG orientation programme, VDC, 2018.
  4. “What and Why? In diagnosis of pathology” in Zonal CDE on 16th Sep 2017, GITAM, Vishakapatnam.
  5. “Devising an essay question” and “Team Work” in workshop on educational science and technology at Vishnu Dental College, April 2016.
  6. “Devising an essay question” in workshop on faculty development for IOAMR members at VEDIC, on 30th Oct, Hyderabad.

  1. Faculty Development Workshop for Indian Association of Oral Medicine & Radiology Members at VEDIC, Hyderabad, 30.09.2016 to 02.10.2016.
  2. Faculty Development Workshop on “Educational Science & Technology” at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, 21.04.2016 to 23.04.2016.


Dr A. Naga Supriya
Associate Professor
Chairman – Alumni Committee

nagasupriya.a@vdc.edu.in

 

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BDS – April, 2007 – ST. Joseph Dental college & Hospital, DR NTR University of Health Sciences
MDS – April, 2012 – Vishnu Dental college & Hospital, DR NTR University of Health Sciences
Professional Affiliations:

  1. Life Member IAOMP



  1. Awarded 1st prize for paper presentation – Collagen destruction in periodontal disease-role of MMP 13’ – on January, 2011 at All India dental students IDA National conference, Vijayawada


  1. “Aneurysmal bone cyst in a case of fibrous dysplasia – A Case Report” on 12.12.09 at Vishnu dental college, Bhimavaram
  2. Collagen destruction in periodontal disease-role of MMP 13’ – on January, 2011 at All India dental students IDA National conference, Vijayawada

  1. “Mountain valley cortex in Gingival fibromatosis” in July 2009 at IX National PG convention at Vijayawada
  2. “Aneurysmal bone cyst in a case of fibrous dysplasia – A Case Report” from 27 & 29TH November, 2009 at XVIII natinal conference of IAOMP, NEW DELHI
  3. Patterns- A crime solver’ in April, 2010 at 7th national Forensic odontology conference, Chennai
  4. ‘Role of microbial infections in craniofacial abnormalities’ in June 2010 at X National PG convention, Coorg
  5. ‘Immunohistochemical expression of MMP 13 in chronic periodontitis’ in December 2010 at Ist international & XIX National IAOMP conference, Chennai
  6. Virus – A Novel therapy for cancer in December 2012 at XX National IAOMP conference, Hyderabad

  1. Presented a Guest lecture – “ Cytokeratins in Health & Disease” on 10th Jan 2013 at Zonal CDE program, conducted by Gitam dental college and Hospital, Vishakapatanam, Andhra Pradesh.
  2. “ Matrix Metalloproteinases in Health & Disease” on 27th June 2015 at zonal CDE programme, conducted by Lenora Dental College, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.


Dr Smita Shrishail Birajdar
Associate Professor
Chairman – BWD

birajdarsmita@vdc.edu.in

 

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BDS – March, 2005 – H. K. E’s S. N. Dental College, Gulbarga – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
MDS – June, 2012 – Krishna Devaraya College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
Professional Affiliations:

  1. Life Member IAOMP.





  1. “A Comparative Study Of Carious Teeth Using Bright Field Microscopy And Polarized Light Microscopy .” from 16/06/10 to 17/06/10 at X National Postgraduate Convention Of Indian Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists, Coorg
  2. “ Odontogenic Carcinoma – a case report” from 22/07/11 to 24/07/11 at Dentistry 2011 at Gayatri Vihar, Bangalore
  3. “A Comparative study of DNA Retrieval from Incinerated Forensic Jaw Bones and Jaw Bone – Tooth Complex.” From 18/11/11 to 20/11/11 at XX National Conference of Indian association of oral and maxillofacial pathologists- 2011, Hyderabad.


  1. Presented a Guest lecture at Zonal CDE program, conducted by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
  2. “ Microarrays” on 27th July 2013 at zonal CDE program, conducted by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
  3. “ Endocrinology – Their Oral Manifestations ” on 26th March 2016 at zonal CDE program, conducted by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.


Dr P.Ranga Raju
Reader

rangaraju.p@vdc.edu.in

 

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BDS – September, 2004– PMNM Dental College, Bagalkot, Karnataka. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
MDS – June, 2017 – Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, AP. Dr NTR UHS, Vijayawada.
Professional Affiliations:




  1. A high grade Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the mandible with prominent clear cell changes: A rare case. India’s Oral Cancer Conference from 30thjuly to august 1st 2015 at Melmaruvathur Chennai.
  2. Mucoepidermoid carcinomas of the Jaws: A case series. XV National Post graduate convention Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists.11th and 12thjuly 2015 at VadodharaGujarath.

  1. HIF1α expression in oral squamous cell carcinomas: A pilot study. 18th IAOP – XXV IAOMP Conference 8th to 11th Sep 2016 at Chennai.
  2. Salivary gland Neoplasms of the oral cavity: An institutional study. XXIV National conference Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists20th to 22nd November 2015 at Jaipur.



Dr S. Supraja
Senior Lecturer

supraja.s@vdc.edu.in

AboutPublicationsAchievementResearchPaper presentationPosters PresentationGuest Lectures

BDS – October, 2007 – C. K. S. Teja Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhimavaram, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.
MDS – May, 2018 – St. Joseph Dental College, Bhimavaram, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Professional Affiliations:

 

  1. Kumar PM, Nagate RR, Alqahtani SM, Sarma GS, Supraja S. Role of jargon in the patient–doctor communication in the dental healthcare sector—A systematic review and metaanalysis. J Edu Health Promot 2023;12:198.
  2. Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti, Supraja Salwaji, Venkata Ramesh Manumanthu, Ananda Babu Beeraboina, Vijay Kumar Gurram, Spandana Cheeli. Knowledge and perception regarding oral manifestations of COVID-19 among the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Vishnu Dental College—a questionnaire based study.Frontiers of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicne.
  3. Salwaji , S., Pasupuleti, M. K., Manyam, R., Pasupuleti , S., Alapati , N. S., Birajdar , S. S., & Mounika , R. (2023). Nuclear Fractal Dimension in Diagnosing Oral Cancer- A Systematic Review. UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 44(8), 47–55.
  4. Paspuleti S, Ponukupati Y, Ramesh KS, Manyam R, Birajdar S, Salwaji S. Association of tooth loss dementia and cognitive decline among the older adults of the West Godavari district – A questionnaire study. J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ 2023;18:663-9.
  5. Supraja Salwaji, Anuradha Ananthaneni, Puneeth Horatti Kuberappa, Bhavana Bagalad, Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti, Vijay Srinivas Guduru.Fractal Analysis of Nuclear Architecture in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Using Transmission Electron Microscopy: An Original Research.Meandros Med Dent J.
  6. Pasupuleti S, Vanguru R, Manyam R, Siripurapu S,Alapati NS, Salwaji S. Viral carcinogenesis: A concise review. J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ 2023;18:889-94.
  7. Supraja S, Anuradha A, Guduru V, Kiresur MA, Pasupuleti MK, Vignatha P. Importance of sexual dimorphism of themaxillary sinus and mandibular inter coronoid distance of vijayawada city population in andhra pradesh: An original research. J Forensic Sci Med 2021;7:91-5.
  8. Mohan Kumar P, Penmetsa GS, Gottumukkala SNVS,Ramesh KSV, Supraja S. Oral malodor: Epidemiology, Etiology,Physiology, Diagnosis, Counseling aspects and clinical management- An overview.IP Int J Periodontol Implantol 2021;6(2):93-97.
  9. Mohan Kumar P, S. Sahitya, Gautami S. Penmetsa, S. Supraja , Shivashankar Kengadaran , A. Chaitanya. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice related to ergonomics among the students of three different dental schools in India: An original research. Journal of Education and Health Promotion 2020;9:266(1-5).
  10. Supraja S. Chromatin detection methods-diagnostic scope in oral pathology. European journal of medical research. 2017;4(9):820-824.
  11. Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti, Subramanya Shetty Molahally, and Supraja Salwaji. Ethical guidelines, animal profile, various animal models used in periodontal research with alternatives and future perspectives. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology. Vol 20, Issue 4, July-August 2016.
  12. Mohan Kumar P, Supraja, Sahithya reddy, Lakshmi kanth. Sports dentistry –A short communication. Indian Journal of Unani Research. Vol. 1, Issue 1, January 2012.

Textbook Publicatons

  1. Mohan Kumar P, Supraja S. Role of Anaerobic Microorganisms in Periodontal Diseases. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-659-42004-7. 2013.
  2. Supraja S, Mohan Kumar P. Role of DNA damage and DNA repair in oral cancer and aging: Insights into DNA damage in oral cancer. 2020. ISBN: 978-620-0-78878-8. Lambert publishers.



  1. Paper presented on “ A DUBIOUS CASE OF SALIVARY GLAND TUMOR” in ASOMP conference, Vijayawada held on 18th and 19th August 2017.
  2. Paper presented on “Sexual Dimorphism of Maxillary Sinus and Mandibular Intercoronoid Distance” in Forensic Odontology Conference, Bangalore held on 8th and 9th September 2017.

  1. Poster presented on “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN DENTISTRY- INDIAN SCENARIO” in first women dental conference organized by Indian Dental Association held on 27th September 2015, fortune murali, Vijayawada.
  2. Poster presented on “METHODS OF DETERMINING CHROMATIN ARCHITECTURE” in XXIV IAOMP National Conference, Jaipur held on 20th -22nd November 2015.
  3. Poster presented on “ Bifacial Relationship Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Periodontal Disease” in XVI National PG Convention, Meerut held on 25th and 26th June 2017.



Dr Sindhuri Pragallapati
Senior Lecturer

sindhuri4@gmail.com

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BDS – August 2010 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
MDS – June 2016 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Professional Affiliations:

 





Dr Rameswarapu Mounika
Senior Lecturer

mounika.rameswarapu@vdc.edu.in

AboutPublicationsAchievementResearchPaper presentationPosters PresentationGuest Lectures

BDS – August 2013 – Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
MDS – June 2019 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Professional Affiliations:

 

  1. Mounika R, Nalabolu GK, Pallavi N, Birajdar SS. Association of oral candidal species with human immunodeficiency virus patients of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh – An in vitro study. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2021;25:147-53



  1. A paper titled “Pleomorphic adenoma: An Institutional study” at 2nd Women Dental Conference at GSL Dental College, Rajahmundry.

  1. Poster on “Low grade salivary duct carcinoma: ACase report” at 16th National PG Convention of IAOMP at Subharti Dental College,Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut.
  2. E-poster on “TUGSE: An Institutional review of cases” at 8th Annual conference of Asian society of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology at Gateway Taj, Vijayawada.
  3. E-poster on “Identification of different Candidal species in HIV seropositive patients and their correlation with Cd4 count in population of West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh: An invitro study ” at XXVII National IAOMP conference, Amritsar.



Dr Dasari Divya
Senior Lecturer

ddivyahari999@gmail.com

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BDS – August 2010 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
MDS – April 2015 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Professional Affiliations:

 

  1. Akula ST, Nagaraja A, Ravikanth M, Kumar NG, Kalyan Y, Divya D. Antifungal efficacy of lauric acid and caprylic acid – Derivatives of virgin coconut oil against Candida albicans. Biomed Biotechnol Res J 2021;5:229-34





Dr Vanguru Raviteja
Senior Lecturer

vanguru.raviteja@vdc.edu.in

AboutPublicationsAchievementResearchPaper presentationPosters & Case PresentationsGuest Lectures

BDS – 2020, Drs. Sudha & Nageswararao Siddartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Gannavaram, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
MDS – 2023 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Professional Affiliations:

 

  1. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Alapati NS, Akula ST.(2022) Oral Soft TissueKeratocyst: A Review of Cases from 1975 to 2021, Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 25(1):195-199.
  2. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Shrishail BS, Yoithapprabhunath TR. Analysis of Inheritance patterns, gender dimorphism and their correlation in lip and palm prints–A cross-sectional study. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: JOMFP. 2023 Jan;27(1):130.
  3. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Manyam R, Bk A, Premalatha BR. Sexual dimorphism in the lip size and finger pattern by digital method-A cross-sectional study. Advancements in Life Sciences. 2023 Jul 15;10(2):223-7.

  1. Secured first prize for presenting a poster at 18th National Conferene of Indian Association of Forensic Odontology.


  1. Presented a paper on Inheritance and gender dimorphism in lips &palms – A digital analysis at 29th IAOMP National conference, Dehradun.

  1. Presented a poster on theme: Biomedical Research – Addressing Challenges through Collaboration at AIIMS Anusandhan Research Conference, 2022.
  2. Presented a case report on Carcinomatous transformation of Odontogenic Keratocyst – at the international oral disease case presentation conference, 2022.
  3. Presented a case on erosive lichen at NICPR-ECHO’s Advanced Cancer Screening TrainingProgram for Dentists (ACSTP-O3) held from Sep 17, 2020 through Dec 24, 2020.




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