Faculty

Dr Ravikanth Manyam
Professor and Head

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. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Uzunçıbuk H, Russo D, et al. Innovative technologies for identifying oral potentially malignant disorders: a systematic review. Explor Med. 2025;6:1001315.
  2. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Birajdar SS, Rameswarapu M. A scoping review of the effects of artificial intelligence on oral cancer treatment outcome and early diagnosis. Front Oral Maxillofac Med 2025;7:4.
  3. Kartheek G, Ravikanth M, Kumar VDP, Swetha P, Supraja S, Smita B.Reliability of Cephalometric Lines as Indicators for Dentoalveolar Stability in Forensic Identification: A Cross-sectional StudyJ Clin of Diagn Res.2025; 19(3):ZC11-ZC14
  4. Paspuleti S, Ponukupati Y, Ramesh KSV, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Birajdar SS. Volumetric Analysis of Maxillary Sinus Employing CBCT, Enhanced with MIMICS and ITK-SNAP – A Comparative Study. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(1); 34-39.
  5. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Vineeth G, Supriya AN, Birajdhar S. A Comparative Evaluation of 2D and 3D Ante mortem Dental records for Gender Determination among West Godavari Population.Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(1); 5-13.
  6. Doppalapudi Radhika,Sudhakar Vundavalli, Bhavana Sujanamulk et al. Impact of oral health care service quality on intention to attend recall appointments among oral pre cancer patients in a dental teaching hospital, india. Departments & institutiion Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2025;21(1):82-90 .
  7. Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Shikhar Daniel, Ravikanth Manyam, Amarender Reddy, Santosh R. Patil, Development and validation of a prediction model for risk stratification and outcome prediction in oral oncology patients, Oral Oncology Reports, Volume 13,2025, 100728,
  8. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Tatapudi R, Pampana S (December 1, 2024) Non-syndromic bilateral dentigerous cyst in 9-year-old boy – case report and a literature review. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 27 4 260–268.
  9. Sultana K, Birajdar SS, Manyam R, et al. Pattern of Expression of Calretinin in Different Histopathological Types of Ameloblastoma: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2024;14(11):970–976.
  10. Supraja S, Tejaswi PM, Manyam R, Pasupuleti MK, Swetha P, Budumuru RK. Comparison of the anatomy and adaptability of reconstructed teeth with natural teeth: An innovative approach in forensic dentistry. J Forensic Sci Med 2024;10:47-54.
  11. Pasupuleti, Swetha; Vanguru, Raviteja; Manyam, Ravikanth; Siripurapu, Swathi; Alapati, Naga Supriya; Salwaji, Supraja. Viral Carcinogenesis: A Concise Review. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 18(4):p 889-894, Oct–Dec 2023.
  12. Paspuleti, Swetha; Ponukupati, Yasaswi1; Ramesh, K. S. V.2; Manyam, Ravikanth; Birajdar, Smita; Salwaji, Surpaja. Association of Tooth Loss Dementia and Cognitive Decline among the Older Adults of the West Godavari District – A Questionnaire Study. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 18(4):p 663-669
  13. Swathi, Siripurapu1; Pasupuleti, Swetha1; Manyam, Ravikanth1; Kumar Varma, D. Praveen2. The relationship between salivary alpha-amylase, nitric oxide, pain and anxiety-induced stress in patients during dental treatment. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 27(2):p 426-427, Apr–Jun 2023.
  14. Tejaswi , A. S., Ravikanth , M., Swetha , P., Tatapudi , R., & Budumuru , A. (2023). A Case Report & Review of Literature of Florid Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia (FCOD). UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 44(14), 78–84.
  15. 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.
  16. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Manyam R, Akshatha BK, Premalatha BR (2023). Sexual dimorphism in the lip size and finger pattern by digital method- A cross-sectional study. Adv. Life Sci. 10(2): 223-227.
  17. Sri KB, Supriya AN, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Ramesh T, Ramesh MV. Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions among Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2023; 14 (4):340-345.
  18. Manyam , R., Kartheek , G., & Sathya , K. B. (2023). A Case of Hepatic Cysticercosis in Wistar Albino Rats: An Unintended Finding from an Animal House. UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 44(15), 13–18.
  19. Supriya AN, Gayatri SUN, Manyam R, Swetha P, Supraja MHL , Meka JP.A Comparative Analysis of Mandibular Ramus and Maxillary Sinus in Sex Determination among the Population of West Godavari, India: A Tool in Forensic IdentificationJ Clin of Diagn Res.2023; 17(7):ZC29-ZC32.
  20. Vundavalli, Sudhakar et al. ‘COVID-19 Prevalence and Infection Control Practices Among Dentists in Andhra Pradesh State, India’. 1 Jan. 2023 : 743 – 751.
  21. Raju PR, Manyam R, Ahalya P. Adenomatoid hyperplasia of minor salivary glands: A case report in an unusual site. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2023 Apr;105:107985
  22. 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. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2023;27:130-7.
  23. Pillalamarri M, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Moturi K, Tatapudi R. Mucormycosis in a typhoid treated patient: a case report with review of literature. Oral & Maxillofac Pathol J 2023;14(1): page no 138-141.
  24. Pinisetti S, Tadi D, Manyam R. Myofibroblasts in odontogenic cysts and tumors: An immunohistochemical study. J Microsc Ultrastruct 2023;11:68-73.
  25. Maitreyi Pillalamarri, Ravikanth Manyam, Swetha Pasupuleti, Smita Birajdar and Satya Tejaswi Akula. Biochemical analyses for dental age estimation: a review. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences (2022) 12:2
  26. Pragallapati S, Manyam R. Glucose transporter 1 expression in ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst – A comparative immunohistochemical study. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2022;26:185-91
  27. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Alapati NS, Akula ST.(2022) Oral Soft Tissue Keratocyst: A Review of Cases from 1975 to 2021, Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 25(1):195-199
  28. Subbarao G R K N V, Naga Supriya A,Manyam R, Swetha P, Birajdar S, Ealla KKR. Bite Marks: Indispensable Forensic evidence.A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no.128-135
  29. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Supriya AN. Importance of dental radiography in forensic odontology: A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no. 124- 127
  30. Swathi Siripurapu1*, Swetha Pasupuleti1, Ravikanth Manyam1, Kishore Moturi2, Divya Naga Lakshmi Puvvada2. Arteriovenous Malformation of Upper Lip- A Case Report with Literature Review. Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research. 2022; 30(142): 468-47
  31. Baddireddy SM, Akula ST, Nagilla J, Manyam R. Quantification of mast cells in oral reactive lesions-an immunohistochemical study. Acta Bio-medica: AteneiParmensis. 2022 Oct 26;93(5):e2022219
  32. 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
  33. A. Satya Tejaswi, M. Ravikanth, P. Swetha, Ramesh Tatapudi, R. S. G. Satyasai. Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma with Stromal Eosinophilia – A Case Report. Indian J Dent Adv 2021; 12(2): 79-82
  34. Yasaswi ponukupati, Swetha P, Ravikanth M, “Evaluation of digital text book vs. print text book learning perceptions among dental students during covid-19. A questionnaire study.”, Ind J Clin Res Dent, vol. 2, no. 1, Jul. 2021
  35. Tejaswi Lingam H, Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam. Original Research-Immunohistochemical evaluation of survivin in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma – a retrospective study. MEDICINE AND PHARMACY REPORTS Vol. 94 / No. 3 / 2021: 341 – 347 341
  36. Rajesh Peela, T. Sreenivasa Bharath,Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar. Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in identification of high and low cancer risk groups among different tobacco smoking habits in West Godavari Districts. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24012-19
  37. Pooja Medikonda, Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar,Satya Tejaswi Akula. Immunohistochemical expression of Tenascin in Odontogenic Keratocyst and Ameloblastoma: an In-vitro study. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24054-63
  38. Pinisetti S, Tadi D, Manyam R, Alla R. Immunohistochemical evaluation of myofibroblasts in oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2021;25:494-8
  39. M.Parvathi , M.Ravikanth, M.Neelakantappa. Early Detection Support Mechanism in ASD using ML Classifier.Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education 2021;10(12):4543-4549
  40. Bobbili MK, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R. “Evaluation of salivary levels of heat shock protein 70 using ELISA among nonsmokers, conventional smokers, and reverse smokers”: A prospective study. Biomed Biotechnol Res J 2020;4:220-4
  41. S Swathi,Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam. “Non-invasive techniques for detection of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) – Detect early to treat early’’. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine 2020;7(5):1206-14.
  42. Bobbili MK, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R. “Evaluation of salivary levels of heat shock protein 70 using ELISA among nonsmokers, conventional smokers, and reverse smokers”: A prospective study. Biomed Biotechnol Res J 2020;4:220-4
  43. S Swathi,Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam. “Non-invasive techniques for detection of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) – Detect early to treat early’’. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine 2020;7(5):1206-14.
  44. 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
  45. A. Satya Tejaswi, M. Ravikanth, P. Swetha, Ramesh Tatapudi, R. S. G. Satyasai. Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma with Stromal Eosinophilia – A Case Report. Indian J Dent Adv 2021; 12(2): 79-82
  46. Yasaswi ponukupati, Swetha P, Ravikanth M, “Evaluation of digital text book vs. print text book learning perceptions among dental students during covid-19. A questionnaire study.”, Ind J Clin Res Dent, vol. 2, no. 1, Jul. 2021
  47. Tejaswi Lingam H, Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam. Original Research-Immunohistochemical evaluation of survivin in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma – a retrospective study. MEDICINE AND PHARMACY REPORTS Vol. 94 / No. 3 / 2021: 341 – 347 341
  48. Rajesh Peela, T. Sreenivasa Bharath,Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar. Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in identification of high and low cancer risk groups among different tobacco smoking habits in West Godavari Districts. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24012-19
  49. Pooja Medikonda, Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar,Satya Tejaswi Akula. Immunohistochemical expression of Tenascin in Odontogenic Keratocyst and Ameloblastoma: an In-vitro study. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24054-63
  50. Pinisetti S, Tadi D, Manyam R, Alla R. Immunohistochemical evaluation of myofibroblasts in oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2021;25:494-8
  51. M.Parvathi , M.Ravikanth, M.Neelakantappa. Early Detection Support Mechanism in ASD using ML Classifier.Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education 2021;10(12):4543-4549
  52. Maitreyi Pillalamarri, Ravikanth Manyam, Swetha Pasupuleti, Smita Birajdar and Satya Tejaswi Akula. Biochemical analyses for dental age estimation: a review. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences (2022) 12:2
  53. Pragallapati S, Manyam R. Glucose transporter 1 expression in ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst – A comparative immunohistochemical study. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2022;26:185-91
  54. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Alapati NS, Akula ST.(2022) Oral Soft Tissue Keratocyst: A Review of Cases from 1975 to 2021, Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 25(1):195-199
  55. Subbarao G R K N V, Naga Supriya A,Manyam R, Swetha P, Birajdar S, Ealla KKR. Bite Marks: Indispensable Forensic evidence.A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no.128-135
  56. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Supriya AN. Importance of dental radiography in forensic odontology: A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no. 124- 127
  57. Swathi Siripurapu1*, Swetha Pasupuleti1, Ravikanth Manyam1, Kishore Moturi2, Divya Naga Lakshmi Puvvada2. Arteriovenous Malformation of Upper Lip- A Case Report with Literature Review. Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research. 2022; 30(142): 468-47
  58. Baddireddy SM, Akula ST, Nagilla J, Manyam R. Quantification of mast cells in oral reactive lesions-an immunohistochemical study. Acta Bio-medica: AteneiParmensis. 2022 Oct 26;93(5):e2022219
  59. Pragallapati S, Manyam R. Glucose transporter 1 in health and disease. J Oral MaxillofacPathol2019;23:443-9.
  60. Time to Lend an Inner Ear: Vestibular Stimulation Methods inthe Management of Chronic Orofacial Pain. J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent 2018;16:350-1.
  61. Association of susceptibility to eating behavior with hemoglobin concentration in females. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Research,2018; 6(3):626-629.
  62. Beneficial effects of vestibular stimulation on learning and memory: an overview. MOJ Anat & Physiol. 2018;5(3):212-213.
  63. Comparison of Glycogen Positive Cells in Oral Smears with Random Blood Sugar Levels of Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2018; 8: 1-5.
  64. Manipulation of heat cure acrylic resin. Indian Dentist Research and Review.
  65. Identification of Candida species in type 2 diabetic patients using three different staining techniques. Journal of Histotechnology, 41:2, 66-70.
  66. Effect of initial periodontal therapy on salivary trefoil factor (TFF3) in otherwise healthy patients with gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. Contemp Clin Dent. 2018 Jun;9(Suppl 1):S11-S16.
  67. Odontogenic Myxoma of maxilla–A rare case report. WJPMR, 2017,3(1), 282-285.
  68. Epidemiological study of odontogenic tumours:An institutional experience. J Infect Public Health. 2017 May – Jun;10(3):324-330.
  69. A silent transformation of keratocystic odontogenic tumourto squamous cell carcinoma: A case report and review of literature. J Indian Acad Oral Med Radiol 2016;28:175-9.
  70. Demystifying the Mystified – An Ambiguous Presentation of Cemento-ossifying Fibroma in Maxilla. BJMMR 2016, 16(6): 1-6.
  71. Comparison of the number of gingival blood vessels between type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic periodontitis patients: An immunohistochemical study. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2015 Mar-Apr; 19(2): 164–168.
  72. In vitro evaluation of morphological changes of hyflex and pro taper rotary systems in moderate to severe curved canals.IJAREAS 2015 March; 4(3):11-22.
  73. In vitro evaluation of fluoride release and caries inhibition of glass ionomer modified with chlorhexidinediacetate. IJAREAS 2015March; 4(3):62-75.
  74. Expression of Podoplanin in different grades of Oral Squamous cell carcinoma.Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2015 Jul-Aug; 5(4): 299–304.
  75. Primary intraosseous Muco-epidermoid carcinoma of the Maxilla. Ghana Med J. 2015 Jun; 49(2): 120–123.
  76. Epithelioid Haemangioma – A Diagnostic Dilemma.BJMMR2015, 6(10): 1032-1039.
  77. Immunohistochemical expression of MMP-13 in chronic periodontitis. International Journal of periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2014 Jul-Aug;34(4):e79-84
  78. Myofibroblasts in oral lesions – a review’. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. Jan-Apr 2014;18(1): 52-57.
  79. Immunolocalization of CD34 positive progenitor cells in diabetic and non-diabetic periodontitis patients – A comparative study.J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Nov;8(11):ZC96-9.
  80. Primary Gingival Tuberculosis Diagnosis: A Difficult Endeavor. J Contemp Dent Pract2013 1;14(1):137-9.
  81. Disguised ulcer of lip and buccal mucosa – rare clinical manifestation of tuberculosis: a case report.Archives of Oral Research, Sept/Aug. 2013;8(3): 243-48.
  82. Expression of PCNA in oral gingival epithelium of aggressive and, chronic periodontitis—A pilot study. Open Journal of Stomatology2013; 3(1): 112-117.
  83. Heat shock proteins and oral diseases.SRM University Journal of Dental Sciences. 2012;3(2):131-134.
  84. Povidone Iodine and its uses in periodontal therapy: A review. Clinical dentistry. Jan 2012 Jan;6(1):39-47.
  85. Role of deeper sections in diagnostic oral histopathology: A retrospective study. Indian J Dent Res.2011 Jan-Feb;22(1): 62-5.
  86. Gingival fibromatosis with hemi-osseous hyperplasia of jaws, focal maxillary viral papillomatosis of gingiva, fissured tongue and congenitally missing anterior teeth: a case report and surgical management of a new syndrome. Indian J Dent Res.2011 May-Jun; 22(3): 489-92.
  87. Heterogenecity of fibroblasts. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol2011May-Aug; 15(2):247–250.
  88. Desmoplastic fibroma of the mandible: case report and review of literature. British Dental JournalPrim Dent Care.2011 Jul;18(3):115-8.
  89. Classical Burkitt’s lymphoma. Indian J Pathol Microbiol2011; 54:667-8.
  90. Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma: report of a rare case. Clinical Dentistry 2011 May 5(5):8-12.
  91. Desmoplastic Ameloblastoma – A distinct clinicopathological entity. Int J Dent case reports 2011;1(2):52-60.
  92. Giant cell fibroma of maxillary gingiva: Report of a case and review of literature. SRM University Journal of Dental Sciences. 2011 Jan-Mar; 2(1):61-64.
  93. Aneurysmal Bone cyst in Fibrous dysplasia of Maxilla. A rare case report & review of literature.Journal of Dental Science & Research 2010;1(2)Apr-Jun 42-47.
  94. Oral lichen planus in childhood: A rare case report. Dermatology online J2010; Aug 15;16(8):9.
  95. Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the mandible in a six-year-old child. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol2007; 73(2):114-6.
  96. Calcifying odontogenic cyst – A case report. SMET Dental Journal 2004;1(1):20-24.

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  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
Associate Dean (Student Support Services)

swetha.p@vdc.edu.in

 

AboutResearchPublicationsPatentsAchievementPaper presentationPosters PresentationGuest LecturesResource Person

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. “A Multi-Domain Analysis of Digital Dependency and Its Impact on Sleep Quality, Psychological Stress, and Oral Health Status among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study”.
  2. Impact of social media exposure on dental anxiety, oral health literacy, and oral hygiene status among young adults: A cross-sectional study.



2025

  1. Sharmila K, Pasupuleti S, Koneru J, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Birajdar SS.(2025) Volumetric analysis of maxillary canine and maxillary sinus for age estimation using CBCT scans: A predictive tool in forensic dentistry, J Oral Maxillofac Pathol, 29:640-647.
  2. Supraja MHL, Swetha P, Manyam R, Koneru J, Raju US.(2025) Central Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Maxilla: A Case Report with Immunohistochemical Analysis, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 19(12):ZD19-ZD22.
  3. Meesala B, Birajdar SS, Manyam R, Swetha P, Alapati NS, Supraja S.(2025) Efficacy of Natural Dye (Indigo blue), Lysochrome Dye (Sudan black) and Fluorescent Dye (Nile blue A) in Cheiloscopy as a Lip Print Enhancer in Forensic Odontology: A Cross-sectional Study, J Clin Diagn Res, 19(11):ZC44-ZC48.
  4. Ramesh K, Laxmi KR, Nissi G, Swetha P, Murthy AR, Ramsateesh M.(2025) Unveiling the Impact of Leukocyte Platelet-rich Fibrin (L-PRF) on Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Journal of Advanced Oral Research, 16(2):179-188.
  5. Laxmi KR, Ramesh K, Sruthima N, Swetha P, Kumar PM, Ramesh MV et al.(2025) Impact of Photobiomodulation on the Clinical Outcomes of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials, Journal of Advanced Oral Research, 16(2):140-151.
  6. Kartheek G, Chalapathi KV, Manyam R, Swetha P, Birajdar S, Supriya AN.(2025) Radiographic study of Mental Foramen characteristics and its relation with gender among the South Indian adult population, Oral Maxillofac Pathol J, 16(2):190-195.
  7. Supraja MH, Supriya AN, Manyam R, Kavya M, Swetha P, Birajdar SS.(2025) Immunohistochemical expression of M1 and M2 macrophages in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma using CD68 and CD163: A comparative study, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 29(3):416-423.
  8. Rajashekaraiah PB, Mishra MN, Chandavarkar V, Ramu S, Pasupuleti S, Chandra Prakash SCA.(2025) Age Estimation in Living Adults: An Investigation into Pulp to Tooth Area Ratios, Oral Sphere J Dent Health Sci, 1(4):204-209.
  9. Alapati NS, Mannava C, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Sangineedy J, Moturi K.(2025) Cherubism: A rare hereditary skeletal dysplasia manifesting as bilateral maxillofacial swellings – A case report and review of the literature, J Dent Spec, 13(2):303-311.
  10. Ragunathan YT, Nirmal RM, Kheur S, Srivastava KC, Pasupuleti S, Kumar SK, Armen A Muradyan, Heboyan A.(2025) Bibliometric insights into molecular and bioinformatic research trends on ameloblastoma, Discover Oncology, 16:1444.
  11. Mannava C, Manyam R, Kumar NV, Puvvada DN, Swetha P, Supriya N.(2025) Immunohistochemical expression of SOX2 and OCT4 in primary odontogenic keratocyst, recurrent odontogenic keratocyst, and odontogenic keratocyst treated by the decompression technique, J Oral Maxillofac Pathol, 29:286-292.
  12. Ramesh K, Gokul M, Penmetsa G, Sruthima G, Mohan Kumar P, Swetha P, Vivek B.(2025) Quantitative determination of the antibacterial activity of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and tetracycline gel against Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) and Prevotella intermedia (Pi) – a microbiological in vitro study, J Complement Integr Med, 22(1):142-148.
  13. Paspuleti S, Ponukupati Y, Ramesh KSV, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Birajdar SS. Volumetric Analysis of Maxillary Sinus Employing CBCT, Enhanced with MIMICS and ITK-SNAP – A Comparative Study. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(1); 34-39
  14. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Vineeth G, Supriya AN, Birajdhar S. A Comparative Evaluation of 2D and 3D Ante mortem Dental records for Gender Determination among West Godavari Population.Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(1); 5-13
  15. Ponukupati Y, Paspuleti S, Ramesh K. Assessment of Professional Contentment among the Dental Undergraduates in Southern India: An Observational Study. World J Dent 2024;15(11): 994–999
  16. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Birajdar SS, Rameswarapu M. A scoping review of the effects of artificial intelligence on oral cancer treatment outcome and early diagnosis. Front Oral Maxillofac Med 2025;7:4.
  17. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Uzunçıbuk H, Russo D, et al. Innovative technologies for identifying oral potentially malignant disorders: a systematic review. Explor Med. 2025;6:1001315
  18. Kartheek G, Ravikanth M, Kumar VDP, Swetha P, Supraja S, Smita B.Reliability of Cephalometric Lines as Indicators for Dentoalveolar Stability in Forensic Identification: A Cross-sectional StudyJ Clin of Diagn Res.2025; 19(3):ZC11-ZC14

2024

  1. Dinesh G, Ramesh K, Penmetsa GS, Swetha P, NVS Sruthima G, Kumar PM.(2024) Microbiological and Immunological Assessment of Peri-implant Sites in Healthy and Diabetic Individuals after Prosthetic Rehabilitation: A Prospective Case Control Study, Journal of Advanced Oral Research, 15(2):169-178.
  2. Pasupuleti MK, Haripriya N, Penmetsa GS, Pasupuleti S, Gottumukkala SN, Ramesh KS, Vivek B.(2024) Comparison of structural, mechanical, and histochemical characteristics of L-PRF and T-PRF membranes using different centrifugation protocols – An ex-vivo observational study, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology, 36(4):507-511.
  3. Tivanani M, Rahul ST, Ramesh KSV, Pasupuleti S, Velagala SK, Mulakala V.(2024) Quantitative determination and antibacterial properties of TiO2 nanoparticle-doped glass ionomer cement – An invitro study, Eur Oral Res, 58(1):8-13.
  4. Sultana K, Birajdar SS, Manyam R, et al. Pattern of Expression of Calretinin in Different Histopathological Types of Ameloblastoma: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2024;14(11):970–976
  5. Supraja S, Tejaswi PM, Manyam R, Pasupuleti MK, Swetha P, Budumuru RK. Comparison of the anatomy and adaptability of reconstructed teeth with natural teeth: An innovative approach in forensic dentistry. J Forensic Sci Med 2024;10:47-54
  6. Premalatha B. R, Shetty S. K, Hegde U, Chandavarkar V, Swetha P, Sangappa S. B. Acquired High Flow Arteriovenous Malformation of the Lower Lip Induced by Hormonal Variation- Report of a Rare Case and Review. Biomed Pharmacol J 2024;17(2)
  7. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Tatapudi R, Pampana S (December 1, 2024) Non-syndromic bilateral dentigerous cyst in 9-year-old boy – case report and a literature review. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 27 4 260–268

2023

  1. Konathala RSV, Gottumukkala S, Mohan KP, Pasupuleti S, Anusha B, Penmetsa G, Vinnakota K.(2023) Impact of Periodontal Disease on Sleep Quality and Oral Health-related Quality of Life, Meandros Med Dent J, 24(4):274-279.
  2. Ramesh KSV, Anusha B, Sruthima GNVS, Penmetsa GS, Pasupuleti MK, Swetha P, Vivek B, Keerthi V.(2023) Antibiotics in Periodontal Disease Management among Periodontists and Non-periodontists in South India; the Value of Continuing Education in Dentistry: A Cross-sectional Study, World J Dent, 14(8):716-721.
  3. Premalatha BR, Usha Hegde, Priyanka Nitin, HS Sreeshyla, Nitin V Muralidhar, P Swetha.(2023) Should the Postgraduate Dental Curriculum Be Revamped? – A Stress Assessment Study, J Multi Dent Res, 9(1):10-14.
  4. Ranga Raju P, Manyam R, Pasupulati S et al.(2023) An institutional study of the salivary gland neoplasms: A case series and review of literature, Clin Case Rep Open Access, 6(3):263.
  5. 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
  6. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Manyam R, Akshatha BK, Premalatha BR (2023). Sexual dimorphism in the lip size and finger pattern by digital method- A cross-sectional study. Adv. Life Sci. 10(2): 223-227
  7. Sri KB, Supriya AN, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Ramesh T, Ramesh MV. Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions among Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2023; 14 (4):340-345.
  8. Supriya AN, Gayatri SUN, Manyam R, Swetha P, Supraja MHL , Meka JP.A Comparative Analysis of Mandibular Ramus and Maxillary Sinus in Sex Determination among the Population of West Godavari, India: A Tool in Forensic IdentificationJ Clin of Diagn Res.2023; 17(7):ZC29-ZC32.
  9. Swetha P, Yasaswi P, Ramesh KSV, Manyam R, Sruthima NVSG.Psychosocial Impact, Perceived Stress Levels and their Learning Effect among the Undergraduate Dental Students during the Transition from Preclinicals to Clinicals: A Questionnaire-based Cross-sectional StudyJ Clin of Diagn Res.2023; 17(9):ZC01-ZC05
  10. Swathi, Siripurapu1; Pasupuleti, Swetha1; Manyam, Ravikanth1; Kumar Varma, D. Praveen2. The relationship between salivary alpha-amylase, nitric oxide, pain and anxiety-induced stress in patients during dental treatment. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 27(2):p 426-427, Apr–Jun 2023
  11. Tejaswi , A. S., Ravikanth , M., Swetha , P., Tatapudi , R., & Budumuru , A. (2023). A Case Report & Review of Literature of Florid Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia (FCOD). UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 44(14), 78–84.
  12. BR, Premalatha & Basavaraj, Suman & Hegde, Usha & Sudhir, Jagadeeswari & Chandavarkar, Vidyadevi & Pasupuleti, Swetha. (2023). The Promise and Challenges of Energy Medicine: A Review of the Current Landscape.
  13. Swetha, Pasupuleti; Ramesh, KSV1; Vanguru, Raviteja; Sruthima, Gottumukkala N. V. S.1; Rajashekaraiah, Premalatha Bidadi2; Srinivas, Sowmya3. Role of Emotional Intelligence in Academic Performance among Dental Students of South India: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 18(4):p 698-702, Oct–Dec 2023
  14. Pasupuleti, Swetha; Vanguru, Raviteja; Manyam, Ravikanth; Siripurapu, Swathi; Alapati, Naga Supriya; Salwaji, Supraja. Viral Carcinogenesis: A Concise Review. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 18(4):p 889-894, Oct–Dec 2023.
  15. Paspuleti, Swetha; Ponukupati, Yasaswi1; Ramesh, K. S. V.2; Manyam, Ravikanth; Birajdar, Smita; Salwaji, Surpaja. Association of Tooth Loss Dementia and Cognitive Decline among the Older Adults of the West Godavari District – A Questionnaire Study. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 18(4):p 663-669

2022

  1. Yoithapprabhunath TR, Srichinthu KK, Gupta D, Singh D, Pasupuleti S, Nirmal RM. Effectiveness of Molecular-Targeted Chemotherapy in Ameloblastomas: A Systematic Review. Indian J Dent Res 2022;33:323-31
  2. Medikonda P, Akula ST, Manyam R, Swetha P, Moturi K, Tatapudi R. Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia of the palate: A case report with literature review. J NTR Univ Health Sci 2022;11:246-50
  3. Maitreyi Pillalamarri, Ravikanth Manyam, Swetha Pasupuleti, Smita Birajdar and Satya Tejaswi Akula. Biochemical analyses for dental age estimation: a review. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences (2022) 12:2
  4. 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. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2023;27:130-7.
  5. Pillalamarri M, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Moturi K, Tatapudi R. Mucormycosis in a typhoid treated patient: a case report with review of literature. Oral & Maxillofac Pathol J 2023;14(1): page no 138-141.
  6. Subbarao G R K N V, Naga Supriya A, Manyam R, Swetha P, Birajdar S, Ealla KKR. Bite Marks: Indispensable Forensic evidence. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no.128-135
  7. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Supriya AN. Importance of dental radiography in forensic odontology: A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no. 124- 127
  8. Swathi Siripurapu1*, Swetha Pasupuleti1, Ravikanth Manyam1, Kishore Moturi2, Divya Naga Lakshmi Puvvada2. Arteriovenous Malformation of Upper Lip- A Case Report with Literature Review. Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research. 2022; 30(142): 468-47
  9. Sruthima Naga Venkata Satya Gottumukkala1 , Chaitanya A.1 , Ramesh Konathala Santhosh Venkata1 ,Gautami S. Penmetsa1 , Suneetha Koneru2 and Swetha Pasupuleti3. Estimation of Salivary Neopterin Levels in Aggressive and Chronic Periodontitis After Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Cohort Study. Journal of Advanced Oral Research.2022;6 july.
  10. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Alapati NS, Akula ST.(2022) Oral Soft Tissue Keratocyst: A Review of Cases from 1975 to 2021, Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 25(1):137-141
  11. RAMESH K, SwEtHA P, SRUTHIMA N, KuMAR PM, KuMAR CN, ViVEK B, ANuSHA B. Mental Health Status of Dental Faculty, Students and their Parents during COVID-19 Pandemic in Southern India-A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2022 Feb 1;16(2).
  12. SwethaPasupuleti, K. S. V. Ramesh, A Textbook on Reactive Lesions, INSC International Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-68576-232-2
  13. Pillalamarri, M., Manyam, R., Pasupuleti, S. et al. Biochemical analyses for dental age estimation: a review. Egypt J Forensic Sci 12, 2 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-021-00260-4

2021

  1. A. Satya Tejaswi, M. Ravikanth, P. Swetha, Ramesh Tatapudi, R. S. G. Satyasai. Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma with Stromal Eosinophilia – A Case Report. Indian J Dent Adv 2021; 12(2): 79-82
  2. Dr Pooja Medikonda, Dr. T. SreenivasaBharath, DrSwetha P, DrRavikanthManyam, Dr. Alapati Naga Supriya, DrSmitaBirajdar. Immunohistochemical expression of tenascin in odontogenic keratocyst and ameloblastoma: an in-vitro study.Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; 2021,32(3)
  3. Dr Rajesh Peela, Dr. T. SreenivasaBharath, DrSwetha P, DrRavikanthManyam, Dr. Alapati Naga Supriya, DrSmitaBirajdar. Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in identification of high and low cancer risk groups among different tobacco smoking habits in west godavaridistricts.Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; 2021,32(3)
  4. Yasaswiponukupati, SwethaP,RavikanthM.Evaluation of digital text book vs. print text book learning perceptions among dental students during covid-19. A questionnaire study.Indian Journal of Clinical Research in Dentistry, 2021;2(1);1-3
  5. Teja Lingam, SwethaP, RavikanthM.Immunohistochemical evaluation of surviving in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma – a retrospective study. Medicine and Pharmacy reports, 2021: 94(3)

2020

  1. S Swathi, Swetha P,RavikanthManyam. Non-invasive techniques for detection of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) – Detect early to treat early. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2020; 7(5): 1206-1214.
  2. Bobbili MK, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R. “Evaluationof salivary levels of heat shock protein 70 using ELISA among nonsmokers,conventional smokers, and reverse smokers”: A prospective study. BiomedBiotechnol Res J 2020;4:220-4.
  3. TR, Y.P., Seeni , R., Kenniyan Kumar , S., Shanmugam , M., Krubakar , R. and Pasupuleti, S. 2020. Analysis of genetic damage in individuals exposed to Chronic Mechanical Irritation (CMI) in the lateral boarder of the tongue due to Cusp of Carabelli (CoC) – A Cytogenetic study:CoC – A chronic mechanical irritant?. Indian Journal of Clinical research in Dentistry. 1, (1) 2020, 1-4.
  4. Gunupati, S., Thummala, K., Kurra, S, Pasupuleti S. 2020. Ameloblastoma ex COC: An enigma to clinicians and Pathologists: A Conglomerate lesion. Indian Journal of Clinical research in Dentistry. 1, (1) 2020, 17-23.

2012-2019

  1. Ramesh KSV, Swetha P, Mohan Kumar P, Sruthima NVS, Naresh Kumar C. Estimation of superoxide dismutase levels in saliva and gingival crevicular fluid among smokers and non-smokers in periodontitis patients – An Observational Study. Niger Med J. 2019;60(3):133-137.
  2. Swetha P, Manoj Kumar Bobbili, Ramesh PSV. Immunology of Dental Caries – A review. International journal of current advanced Research.2018;7(6):13117-13123
  3. Madhusudhan Reddy, Govindraj Kumar N, RavikanthManyam, Swetha P, Naga Supriya A, SreenivasaBharath T. Comparison of glycogen positive cells in Oral smears with random blood sugar levels of type II diabetes patients – Original research. Annals of medical and health science research. 2018.Vol 8; Special (1):1-5.
  4. GandikotaKartheek,RavikanthManyam, Naga SupriyaAlapati, P. Swetha Ramesh. Identification of Candida Species in type II diabetic patients using three different staining techniques. Journal of Histotechnology. 2018;41:66-70
  5. Manoj Kumar Bobbili, Swetha P, Govindraj Kumar Nalabolu, Supriya A, Pallavi N. TUGSE – Case series. International journal of scientific Research.2017;6(10):133-35
  6. Dr. Madhusudhanreddy, Dr. N. Govindraj Kumar, Dr.Swetha P. Non syndromic impacted hyper-dontic premolars – two case reports and review of literature. International journal of current research2016;8(7):34179-34181
  7. KeerthiRao. J, Santhosh Kumar S Hiremath,Govind Raj K Nalabolu, Alapati Naga Supriya, SreenivasaBharath T, Swetha P. Histomorphometric image analysis of leukoplakia with different grades of dysplasia and oral submucous fibrosis in parabasal and spinous layers of oral epithelium. International Journal of Current Advanced Research.2016;5(3),694-698
  8. BinaKashyap, SanjeevAnand, Sudhakara Reddy, ShruthiBasavaradhyaSahukar, Naga Supriya, SwethaPasupuleti. Comparison of the bite mark pattern and intercanine distance between humans and dogs. J Forensic Dent Sci. 2015.7(3):175–179.
  9. Ramesh KSV, Swetha P, Sameera ASS. Pregnancy and Pregnancy Tumour – Is there any relation? A Report of two cases and its pathogenesis. Asian J Health Sci. 2015:3(3);9-12
  10. Swetha P, Ramesh KSV, Madhavan R Nirmal, Veeraavarmal, Sameera ASS. Expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the epithelial linings of Odontogenickeratocyst, Dentigerous cyst and Radicular cyst. Ann Med Health Sci Res.2014;4(4): 583-89
  11. Ramesh KSV, Swetha P, Krishan.V, Mythili.R, Rama Krishna Alla, Manikandan.D. Assessment of thickness of palatal masticatory mucosa and maximum graft dimensions at palatal vault associated with age and gender – a clinical study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research.2014: Vol-8 (5): ZC09 – ZC13
  12. Manjunath SM, Gupta AA, Swetha P, Moon NJ, Singh S, Singh A. Report of a Rare Case of an OdontogenicMyxomaofthe Maxilla and Review of Literature. Ann Med Health Sci Res.2014;4:45-8
  13. Rahul Chavan, SmitaShrishaliBirajdar, Swetha P, Priyanjali Dutta, Madhura S, Simranjit Singh, Rose KanwaljeetKaur. Saliva as an alternative diagnostic tool – A Review.Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry. 2014;2:(1)131-34 (International Journal).
  14. TirumalasettySreenivasaBharath, Yelamolu Rama Krishna, GovindRajkumarNalabolu, SwethaPasupuleti, SuneelaSurapaneni, and Suresh BabuGanta. Neurofibroma of the Palate- A rarity. Case reports in Dentistry. vol. 2014, 4 pages
  15. Ramesh KSV, Swetha P, Madhavan R Nirmal, Ramakrishna Alla. Nitric Oxide “Double edged Sword” – A Review. Trends biomaterartif organs. 2014:28(1).37-43
  16. P Swetha, A. Nagasupriya, N Govind Raj. “Characterization of verrucous mucosal lesions.” Indian J Den Res. 2013: 24(5): 642-44
  17. G Suresh Babu, A Naga Supriya, N Govind Raj Kumar, P Swetha.Tumor Markers: An overview. J orofac sci. 2012; 4(2):87-95.
  18. Suresh BabuGhanta, NehaNayan, N Govind Raj Kumar, SwethaPasupuleti. Epithelial – Mesenchymal Transition – Understanding the Basic Concept: Review article. J orofac sci. 2012; 4: 82-6

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  1. Certificate of Achievement for completing the SWAYAM course Psychology XI Part-I ,conducted from April 2025 to September 2025.
  2. “Volumetric Analysis of Maxillary Sinus Employing CBCT, Enhanced with Mimics & ITK-SNAP – A Comparative Study” at the 31st National Conference of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists, held at Kodaikanal, and was honoured with the Best Paper Award
    for the presentation.
  3. “Exploring Gender-Based Differences in Tongue Prints: A Comparative Analysis of 2D Images and 3D Scanned Models” presented at the DC 75 Conference–2025 on 07/02/2025.
  4. Awarded 1st prize for poster at XVII National Conference of IAOMP, Kolkata
  5. Awarded 1st prize for poster at XVIII National Conference of IAOMP New Delhi
  6. Secured highest theory & practical marks in the subject of Oral Pathology & Microbiology (PG) in the year 2011.

  1. “Evaluation of Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) in the Epithelial Linings of Odontogenic Keratocyst, Dentigerous Cyst and Radicular Cyst” on 09/09/2016 during the conference held from 08/09/2016 to 11/09/2016.
  2. “Association of Tooth Loss, Dementia and Cognitive Decline among the Geriatric Population of West Godavari District – A Questionnaire Study” at the 42nd Andhra Pradesh State IDA Conference held on 07/10/2023.
  3. “Volumetric Analysis of Maxillary Sinus Employing CBCT, Enhanced with Mimics & ITK-SNAP – A Comparative Study” at the 31st National Conference of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists, held at Kodaikanal, and was honoured with the 2nd Best Paper Award for the presentation.
  4. “Exploring Gender-Based Differences in Tongue Prints: A Comparative Analysis of 2D Images and 3D Scanned Models” at the DC 75 Conference–2025 on 07/02/2025 and was honoured with the Best Paper Award for the presentation.
  5. “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. “What and Why in the Diagnosis of Oral Pathology” at GITAM Dental College on 21/04/2024, highlighting the significance and diagnostic approaches in Oral Pathology.
  2. Presented a guest lecture on “Infection control” on 18th October 2011 at ACEVDC conducted at Vishnu dental college, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
  3. 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
  4. “How to present an effective seminar” in PEETIKA PG orientation programme, VDC, 2018.
  5. “What and Why? In diagnosis of pathology” in Zonal CDE on 16th Sep 2017, GITAM, Vishakapatnam.
  6. “Devising an essay question” and “Team Work” in workshop on educational science and technology at Vishnu Dental College, April 2016.
  7. “Devising an essay question” in workshop on faculty development for IOAMR members at VEDIC, on 30th Oct, Hyderabad.

  1. 23/04/2018 – Resource Person for Faculty Development Program conducted for Junior Newly Joined Faculty at Vishnu Dental College on the topic “Team Work and How to Prepare a Question Paper.”
  2. 18/04/2019 – Resource Person for Faculty Development Program conducted for Junior Newly Joined Faculty at Vishnu Dental College on the topic “Team Work and How to Prepare a Question Paper.”
  3. 20/09/2018 – Resource Person for “Peetika Orientation Program” at Vishnu Dental College for Post Graduate Students on the topic “Team Work and How to Frame an Essay Question.”
  4. 22/10/2019 – Resource Person for “Peetika Orientation Program” at Vishnu Dental College for Post Graduate Students on the topic “Team Work and How to Frame an Essay Question.”
  5. 09/10/2023 – Resource Person for “Peetika Orientation Program” at Vishnu Dental College for Post Graduate Students on the topic “How to Prepare a Seminar.”
  6. 18/10/2025 – Resource Person for “Peetika Orientation Program” at Vishnu Dental College for Post Graduate Students on the topic “How to Prepare a Seminar.”
  7. 03/05/2025 – Resource Person for Creative and Content Club Orientation Program at Vishnu Dental College for Undergraduate Students of VDC and Students Success Center Coordinators on the topic “Creative and Content Club Activities and Student Engagement.”
  8. 17/07/2025 – Resource Person for Orientation Program at Vishnu Dental College for all the Faculty on the topic “Student Success Center Activities.”
  9. 19/07/2025 – Resource Person for POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Orientation Program at Vishnu Dental College for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students on the topic “Awareness on Prevention of Sexual Harassment.”
  10. 12/08/2025 – Resource Person for Viksit Bharath Orientation Program at Vishnu Dental College for all Vishnu Dental Students on the topic “Viksit Bharath Awareness and Student Participation.”
  11. 10/12/2025 – Resource Person for V-CONNECT Orientation Program at Sri Vishnu Educational College for Women for Undergraduate Students of VDC on the topic “Student Support and Institutional Connectivity.
  12. Faculty Development Workshop for Indian Association of Oral Medicine & Radiology Members at VEDIC, Hyderabad, 30.09.2016 to 02.10.2016.
  13. 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
Vedic coordinator

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




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  1. Supriya AN, Rama Laxmi K, Rao DB, Ravikanth M, Swetha P, Ramesh MV, Kartheek G, Vanguru R, Anil B. Quantifying Pulp Volume and Pulp-tooth Ratio in Maxillary Central Incisors for Age Assessment Using CBCT: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Oral Research. 2026 May;17(1):59-71.
  2. Birajdar SS, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Koruprolu RL, Salwaji S, Alapati NS. Age estimation using correlation between cervical vertebral (C3 and C4) skeletal age with actual age on lateral cephalogram in West Godavari population – A cross sectional study. J Dent Spec. 2026;14(1):144-149. doi:10.18231/j.jds.10312.1773388455.
  3. Supriya AN, Rama Laxmi K, Rao DB, Ravikanth M, Swetha P, Ramesh MV, Kartheek G, Vanguru R, Anil B. Quantifying Pulp Volume and Pulp-tooth Ratio in Maxillary Central Incisors for Age Assessment Using CBCT: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Oral Research. 2026 May;17(1):59-71.

2025

  1. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Vineeth G, Supriya AN, Birajdhar S. A Comparative Evaluation of 2D and 3D Ante mortem Dental records for Gender Determination among West Godavari Population.Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(1); 5-13.
  2. Paspuleti S, Ponukupati Y, Ramesh KSV, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Birajdar SS. Volumetric Analysis of Maxillary Sinus Employing CBCT, Enhanced with MIMICS and ITK-SNAP – A Comparative Study. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(1); 34-39.
  3. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Birajdar SS, Rameswarapu M. A scoping review of the effects of artificial intelligence on oral cancer treatment outcome and early diagnosis. Front Oral Maxillofac Med 2025;7:4.
  4. Mannava C, Manyam R, Kumar NV, Puvvada DNL, Swetha P, Supriya N. Immunohistochemical expression of SOX2 and OCT4 in primary odontogenic keratocyst, recurrent odontogenic keratocyst, and odontogenic keratocyst treated by the decompression technique. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2025 Apr-Jun;29(2):286-292. doi: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_254_24.
  5. Alapati NS, Mannava C, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Sangineedy J, Moturi K. Cherubism: A rare hereditary skeletal dysplasia manifesting as bilateral maxillofacial swellings – A case report and review of the literature. J Dent Spec. 2025 oct;13(2):303-311.
  6. Supraja, Maanyam Hema Lakshmi; Supriya, Alapati Naga; Manyam, Ravikanth; Kavya, Mandala; Swetha, Pasupuleti; Birajdar, Smita S. Immunohistochemical expression of M1 and M2 macrophages in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma using CD68 and CD163: A comparative study. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 29(3):p 416-423, Jul–Sep 2025.
  7. Kartheek G, Chalapathi K V, Manyam R, P Swetha, Birajdar S, Supriya A N. Radiographic study of Mental Foramen characteristics and its relation with gender among the South Indian adult population. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(2); 190-195.
  8. MEESALA B, BIRAJDAR SS, MANYAM R, SWETHA P, ALAPATI NS, SUPRAJA S. Efficacy of Natural Dye (Indigo blue), Lysochrome Dye (Sudan black) and Fluorescent Dye (Nile blue A) in Cheiloscopy as a Lip Print Enhancer in Forensic Odontology: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2025 Nov 1;19(11):ZC44-ZC48.
  9. Sharmila K, Pasupuleti S, Koneru J, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Birajdar SS. Volumetric analysis of maxillary canine and maxillary sinus for age estimation using CBCT scans: A predictive tool in forensic dentistry. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2025;29:640-7.

2023

  1. 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. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2023;27:130-7.
  2. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Manyam R, Akshatha BK, Premalatha BR (2023). Sexual dimorphism in the lip size and finger pattern by digital method- A cross-sectional study. Adv. Life Sci. 10(2): 223-227.
  3. Kambampati B Sri , Alapati N Supriya , Ravikanth Manyam , Swetha Pasupuleti, Tatapudi Ramesh, Manumanthu V Ramesh. Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions among Geriatric Patients:A Cross-sectional Study. World Journal of Dentistry 2023;14(4):340-45.
  4. Alapati Naga Supriya, Saridena Udayasri Naga Gayatri, Ravikanth Manyam, P Swetha, Mhl Supraja, Jyothi Pravallika Meka. A Comparative Analysis of Mandibular Ramus and Maxillary Sinus in Sex Determination among the Population of West Godavari, India: A Tool in Forensic Identification. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2023;17(7):ZC29-ZC32.
  5. 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.
  6. Pasupuleti, Swetha; Vanguru, Raviteja; Manyam, Ravikanth; Siripurapu, Swathi; Alapati, Naga Supriya; Salwaji, Supraja. Viral Carcinogenesis: A Concise Review. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 18(4):p 889-894, Oct–Dec 2023.
  7. 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. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2023;27:130-7.
  8. 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.
  9. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Manyam R, Akshatha BK, Premalatha BR (2023). Sexual dimorphism in the lip size and finger pattern by digital method- A cross-sectional study. Adv. Life Sci. 10(2): 223-227.
  10. Sri KB, Supriya AN, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Ramesh T, Ramesh MV. Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions among Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2023; 14 (4):340-345.
  11. Supriya AN, Gayatri SUN, Manyam R, Swetha P, Supraja MHL , Meka JP.A Comparative Analysis of Mandibular Ramus and Maxillary Sinus in Sex Determination among the Population of West Godavari, India: A Tool in Forensic IdentificationJ Clin of Diagn Res.2023; 17(7):ZC29-ZC32.
  12. Pasupuleti, Swetha; Vanguru, Raviteja; Manyam, Ravikanth; Siripurapu, Swathi; Alapati, Naga Supriya; Salwaji, Supraja. Viral Carcinogenesis: A Concise Review. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 18(4):p 889-894, Oct–Dec 2023.

2022

  1. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Alapati NS, Akula ST.(2022) Oral Soft Tissue Keratocyst: A Review of Cases from 1975 to 2021, Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 25(1):195-199.
  2. Subbarao G R K N V, Naga Supriya A,Manyam R, Swetha P, Birajdar S, Ealla KKR. Bite Marks: Indispensable Forensic evidence.A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no.128-135
  3. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Supriya AN. Importance of dental radiography in forensic odontology: A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no. 124-127

2021

  1. Rajesh Peela, T. Sreenivasa Bharath,Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar. Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in identification of high and low cancer risk groups among different tobacco smoking habits in west godavari districts. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24012-19.
  2. Pooja Medikonda, Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar,Satya Tejaswi Akula. Immunohistochemical expression of tenascin in odontogenic keratocyst and ameloblastoma: an in-vitro study. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24054-63.
  3. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Alapati NS, Akula ST.(2022) Oral Soft Tissue Keratocyst: A Review of Cases from 1975 to 2021, Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 25(1):195-199
  4. Subbarao G R K N V, Naga Supriya A,Manyam R, Swetha P, Birajdar S, Ealla KKR. Bite Marks: Indispensable Forensic evidence.A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no.128-135
  5. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Supriya AN. Importance of dental radiography in forensic odontology: A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no. 124- 127
  6. Rajesh Peela, T. Sreenivasa Bharath,Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar. Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in identification of high and low cancer risk groups among different tobacco smoking habits in West Godavari Districts. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24012-19
  7. Pooja Medikonda, Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar,Satya Tejaswi Akula. Immunohistochemical expression of Tenascin in Odontogenic Keratocyst and Ameloblastoma: an In-vitro study. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24054-63

2010-2020

  1. Raghu Dhanapal, TS Bharath, A. Naga Supriya, P Soujanya. Current trends in forensic genetics. Journal of forensic dental sciences 2010;2(2):96-98. Pubmed indexed
  2. A Naga Supriya, Raghu Dhanapal, Reena K, CR Ramachandran, TR Saraswathi. Patterns- A crime solver. Journal of forensic dental sciences 2011;3(1):3-7.
  3. Ravikanth M, A Naga supriya, Reena K, Y Ramakrishna, Tenny John, TR Saraswathi. Aneurysmal bone cyst in Fibrous Dysplasia of maxilla. A rare case report & review of literature. Journal of Dental Science & Research 2010; 1, (2), Apr-Jun. 42-47.
  4. D Bheemalingeswara Rao, Sanjana Nair, Rajya lakshmi, A Naga Supriya, Raj Mohan. Comparative evaluation of gingival displacement using Expasyl, Magic foam cord and Medicated retraction cord An Invivo Study. Trends in prosthodontic & Dental implantology 2012;3(1):8-12.
  5. Suresh Babu Ghanta, A.Naga Supriya, N.Govind Raj Kumar, P Swetha. Tumor markers – An overview. Journal of orofacial sciences 2012;4(2):87-95
  6. Swetha P, A Naga Supriya, N Govind Raj kumar. Characterization of different verrucous mucosal lesions. Indian journal of dental research 2013;24(5):642-44.
  7. A Naga supriya, N Govind Raj kumar, Padma Rayalu, TR Saraswathi, CR Ramachandran. Osteosarcoma of mandible – case report and review of literature. Journal of clinical dentistry 2012;6(8):18-22.
  8. N Govind Raj kumar, Bina Kashyap, TR Saraswathi, Smita B, A Naga supriya, TS Bharath. Evaluation of teaching by students of a professional institution. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2014;8(3):305-306.
  9. Keerthirao. J, santhoshkumar s hiremath.,govind raj k nalabolu., alapatinagasupriya., sreenivasabharath t5 and swetha p. Histomorphometric image analysis of leukoplakia with different grades of dysplasia and oral submucous fibrosis in parabasal and spinous layers of oral epithelium. International journal of current advanced research. 2016; 5(3), 694-8.
  10. Kashyap B, Anand S, Reddy S, Sahukar SB, Supriya N, Pasupuleti S. Comparison of the bite mark pattern and intercanine distance between humans and dogs. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences. 2015;7(3):175-179.
  11. Anand S, Kashyap B, Kumar GR, Shruthi BS, Supriya AN. Pericoronalradioluciences with significant pathology: Clinico histopathologic evaluation. Biomed J. 2015 Mar-Apr;38(2):148-52. doi: 10.4103/2319-4170.133779.
  12. Nagasupriya A, Rao DB, Ravikanth M, Kumar NG, Ramachandran CR, SaraswathiTR.Immunohistochemical expression of matrix metalloproteinase 13 in chronic periodontitis. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2014 Jul-Aug;34(4):e79-84.. PubMed PMID: 25006778.
  13. Dr. Madhusudhan Reddy, Dr N Govindraj Kumar, Dr Swetha P, Dr A. Naga Supriya. Non syndromic impacted hyper-dontic premolars – two case reports and review of literature International journal of current research, Vol 8,Issue 7,July 2016;34971 -81.
  14. Manoj Kumar Bobbili, Swetha P, Govindraj Kumar Nalabolu, Supriya A, Pallavi N. TUGSE – Case series. International journal of current advanced Research; Vol 6; Issue 10;Oct 2017;133- 35.
  15. P.Swetha, Manoj Kumar Bobbili, Supriya .A. Immunology of Dental Caries – A review International journal of current advanced Research; 2018June; 7 Issue 6 (A)13117 -13123.
  16. Madhusudhan Reddy, Govindraj Kumar N, Ravikanth Manyam, Swetha P, Naga supriya A. Comparison of glycogen positive cells in Oral smears with random blood sugar levels of type II diabetes patients – Original research. Annals of medical and health science research; Vol 8; Jan 2018;1-5.
  17. Gandikota Kartheek, Ravikanth Manyam, Naga Supriya Alapati, P Swetha.Identification of Candidda Species in type II diabetic patients using three different staining techniques. Journal of Histo technology,2018;1-5.

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  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. Delivered a Guest lecture – “Microtomy” on 12th April 2025 at Zonal CDE program, conducted by St Joseph Dental College and Hospital, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh.
  2. 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.
  3. “ 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
Co-ordinator for Internal Assessment Committee

birajdarsmita@vdc.edu.in

 

AboutResearchPublicationsAchievementPaper presentationPosters PresentationGuest Lectures

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.




2026

  1. Birajdar SS, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Koruprolu RL, Salwaji S, Alapati NS. Age estimation using correlation between cervical vertebral (C3 and C4) skeletal age with actual age on lateral cephalogram in West Godavari population – A cross sectional study. J Dent Spec. 2026;14(1):144-149. doi:10.18231/j.jds.10312.1773388455.

2025

  1. Supraja, Maanyam Hema Lakshmi; Supriya, Alapati Naga; Manyam, Ravikanth; Kavya, Mandala; Swetha, Pasupuleti; Birajdar, Smita S. Immunohistochemical expression of M1 and M2 macrophages in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma using CD68 and CD163: A comparative study. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 29(3):p 416-423, Jul–Sep 2025.
  2. Kartheek G, Chalapathi K V, Manyam R, P Swetha, Birajdar S, Supriya A N. Radiographic study of Mental Foramen characteristics and its relation with gender among the South Indian adult population. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(2); 190-195.
  3. Meesala B, Birajdar S S, Manyam R, Swetha P, Alapati N S, Supraja S. Efficacy of Natural Dye (Indigo blue), Lysochrome Dye (Sudan black) and Fluorescent Dye (Nile blue A) in Cheiloscopy as a Lip Print Enhancer in Forensic Odontology: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2025 Nov 1;19(11):ZC44-ZC48.
  4. Sharmila K, Pasupuleti S, Koneru J, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Birajdar SS. Volumetric analysis of maxillary canine and maxillary sinus for age estimation using CBCT scans: A predictive tool in forensic dentistry. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2025;29:640-7.
  5. Kashyap B, Kaur G, Padala SR, Birajdar SS, Desai RS. Salivary Melatonin Change in Oral Lichen Planus Patients: A Pilot Study. Cureus. 2025 Oct 21;17(10).
  7. Kartheek G, Ravikanth M, kumar VDP, Swetha P, Supraja S, Smita B. Reliability of Cephalometric Lines as Indicators for Dentoalveolar Stability in Forensic Identification: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2025 Mar, Vol-19(3): ZC11-ZC14.
  9. Paspuleti S, Ponukupati Y, Ramesh KSV, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Birajdar SS. Volumetric Analysis of Maxillary Sinus Employing CBCT, Enhanced with MIMICS and ITK-SNAP – A Comparative Study. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(1); 34-39
  10. Reddy BNK, Swetha P, Manyam R, Vineeth G, Supriya AN, Birajdhar S. A Comparative Evaluation of 2D and 3D Ante mortem Dental records for Gender Determination among West Godavari Population.Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(1); 5-13
  11. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Birajdar SS, Rameswarapu M. A scoping review of the effects of artificial intelligence on oral cancer treatment outcome and early diagnosis. Front Oral Maxillofac Med 2025;7:4.
  12. Kartheek G, Ravikanth M, kumar VDP, Swetha P, Supraja S, Smita B. Reliability of Cephalometric Lines as Indicators for Dentoalveolar Stability in Forensic Identification: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2025 Mar, Vol-19(3): ZC11-ZC14

2023

  1. Sultana K, Birajdar SS, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S. Pattern of Expression of Calretinin in Different Histopathological Types of Ameloblastoma: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2023; 14 (11):970-976.
  2. Paspuleti, Swetha; Ponukupati, Yasaswi1; Ramesh, K. S. V.2; Manyam, Ravikanth; Birajdar, Smita; Salwaji, Surpaja. Association of Tooth Loss Dementia and Cognitive Decline among the Older Adults of the West Godavari District – A Questionnaire Study. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 18(4):p 663-669
  3. 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. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2023;27:130-7
  4. 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
  5. Dr. Mohan Kumar P., Dr. Ananda Babu B., Dr. M. Sita Rama Kumar, Dr. Narasimha Rao G., Dr. Smita Shrishail Birajdar, & Dr. Padmavathi K. (2022). “Clinical Shadowing in Dental Education: Dentists Undercover”- An Observational Study. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 10(3), 93–102.

2022

  1. Maitreyi Pillalamarri, Ravikanth Manyam, Swetha Pasupuleti, Smita Birajdar and Satya Tejaswi Akula. Biochemical analyses for dental age estimation: a review. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences (2022) 12:2
  2. Madhura Bhatt, Smita Shrishail Birajdar, Priyanjali Dutta, Radhika MB, Sarah D’mello, G Suganya.A Review of BCR ABL1Negative myeloproliferative neoplasm with dental implications Euromediterranean Biomedical journal (2022),17(4)12-17
  3. Subbarao G R K N V, Naga Supriya A,Manyam R, Swetha P, Birajdar S, Ealla KKR. Bite Marks: Indispensable Forensic evidence.A Review. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology J 2022; 13(2): page no.128-135

2021

  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
  2. Rajesh Peela, T. Sreenivasa Bharath,Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar. Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in identification of high and low cancer risk groups among different tobacco smoking habits in West Godavari Districts. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24012-19

2011-2020

  1. Pooja Medikonda, Swetha P, Ravikanth Manyam M, Alapati Naga Supriya, Smita Birajdar,Satya Tejaswi Akula. Immunohistochemical expression of Tenascin in Odontogenic Keratocyst and Ameloblastoma: an In-vitro study. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 2021; 32(3):24054-63
  2. Sudhakara M, Radhika MB, Lalita j Thambiah, Paremala K, Afreen Nadaf, Birajdar Smita Shrishail. “Gnathic odontogenic myxoma – A pediatric case report.” Dent Bytes 2011; 2 (1): 35-38.
  3. Smita Shrishail Birajdar, Priyanjali Dutta, Suganya G, Radhika MB, Lalita J. Thambaih, Soumya M.“A Comparative Study of DNA Retrieval from Incinerated Forensic Jaw Bone – Tooth Complex.” Journal of Dentistry and Oral Biosciences 2011; Vol 2(3): 6-10.
  4. Prahlad Gupta, Nidhi Gupta, Atish Prakash Pawar, SmitaShrishailBirajdar, Amanpreet Singh Natt, and HarkanwalPreet Singh, “Role of Sugar and Sugar Substitutes in Dental Caries: A Review,” ISRN Dentistry, vol. 2013, Article ID 519421, 5 pages.
  5. SmitaBirajdarShrishail, Priyanjali Dutta, Suganya G, RadhikaMB, Lalita J. Thambiah, Soumya M. A comparative study of DNA retrieval from incinerated jaw bone and jaw bone – tooth complex. JDOB, 2013; Vol. 2(3): 21-24.
  6. Expression of Ki-67 in normal oral epithelium, leukoplakia oral epithelium and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Oral and maxillofacial pathologyvol.18 No 2(May-Aug)2014: 169-176; PUBMED
  7. Chavan Rahul, Birajdar Smita,Shrishali, Swetha P, Dutta Priyanjali, Madhura S, Singh Simranjit, Kaur Rose Kanwaljeet. Saliva as an Alternative Diagnostic Tool.Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry 2014;2(1):131-134.
  8. Kumar NGR, Kashyap B, Saraswathi TR, Birajdar S, Nagasupriya A, Bharath S. Evaluation of Teaching by Students of a Professional Institution. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR. 2014;8(3):305-306. doi:10.7860/JCDR/2014/7983.4193
  9. Raj Kumar N G, Kashyap B, Bhupathi A, Babu GS, Nagaraja A, Birajdar S. Cancer stem cells: Recent advances, signaling and molecular markers. Clin Cancer Investig J 2014;3:189-95.
  10. Evaluation of oral epithelial dysplastic features in oral lichen planus: The diagnostic difficulties. Clinical cancer investigation journal. Vol 4, issue 3(May-June 2015).
  11. Govind Raj K. Nalabolu, N. Pallavi, Santhosh Kumar S. Hiremath, Smita S. Birajdar. Synergisticimmunotherapies and current molecular targets in oral cancer treatment. J NTR Univ Health Sci,April- June 2017, 73 – 81.
  12. Dr. Nagaraja A, Manoj Bobbili, Govindraj Nalabolu, Smita Birajdar, Bharath TS.Fibro-osseous lesions of jaw- An institutional study of 69 cases in Coastal Andhra Pradesh.Indian Journal of Medical Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences, October -2017, 13-22.
  13. Dr. Smita Shrishail Birajdar, Dr. Radhika M.B, Dr. Soumya Makarla, Dr. Shrinath, Dr. Paremala K, Dr. Sudhakara M. Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting as an oral lesion: a case report and literature. International journal of scientific research, October-2017, 153-156.
  14. Kumar BJ,  Birajdar SS, Chandrappa V, Naik R. Two third Tumour (AOT) in Lower Jaw: A Rare Case Report. Int J Sci Res. 2019;8(9): 50-51.

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  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. Delivered a Guest lecture – “Unveiling The Hidden: Periapical Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia With Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis” on 6th May 2025 at CDE program, conducted by Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  2. Presented a Guest lecture at Zonal CDE program, conducted by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
  3. “ Microarrays” on 27th July 2013 at zonal CDE program, conducted by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
  4. “ Endocrinology – Their Oral Manifestations ” on 26th March 2016 at zonal CDE program, conducted by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Dr Kartheek Gandikota
Associate Professor

kartheek.g@vdc.edu.in

 

AboutResearchPublicationsAchievementPaper presentationPosters PresentationGuest Lectures

BDS – October 2009, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram.
MDS – May 2014, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram.
PGDFAO – 2021, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital, Yenepoya Deemed to be University, Mangalore, Karnataka.
Professional Affiliations:

  1. Life Member IAOMP.
  2. Life Member IAFO




2026

    2025

    1. Kartheek G, Chalapathi K V, Manyam R, P Swetha, Birajdar S, Supriya A N. Radiographic study of Mental Foramen characteristics and its relation with gender among the South Indian adult population. J. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2025; 16(2); 190-195.
    2. Kartheek G, Reddy GS, Balaram K, Parveen S, Veeralakshmi P, Abobaker SH, Babu JS, Swarnalatha C, Nayyar AS. Clinical Applicability of Various Digital Softwares Used in Forensic Odontology for Age Estimation Using Teeth on Cone-beam Computed Tomography Imaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Medical Physics. 2025 Apr 1;50(2):398-406.
    3. KARTHEEK G, RAVIKANTH M, PRAVEEN K, VARMA D, SWETHA P, SUPRAJA S, SMITA B. Reliability of Cephalometric Lines as Indicators for Dentoalveolar Stability in Forensic Identification: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2025 Mar 1;19(3).

    2024

    1. Gandikota Kartheek, Richa Singh,Divya Chowdary Penigalapati, Manu Gupta, Johar Rajvinder Singh, Varunjeet Chaudhary (2024) Dental Arch structure as a Potential Tool in Forensic Individual Identification. Frontiers in Health Informatics, 13 (3),8693-8697
    2. Kumari MV, Sumalatha MN, Kartheek G, Kalyani S. Scleroderma and dental implications: a case series. Int J Community Med Public Health 2024;11:2422-6.

    2024

    1. Kartheek G, Kaluvakolanu Sreeha, kumar V, Shiva, Jahnavi Javvadi, Chamini Kancheti, Kumar Macherala Kranthi. Non-Surgical healing of large periapical cyst : A Case report. IJDSIR 2023; 6( 3):208 – 212
    2. Ravikanth Manyam, Gandikota Kartheek, Kella Bhargavi Sathya. A Case of Hepatic Cysticercosis in Wistar Albino Rats: An Unintended Finding from an Animal House. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology2023; 44( 15): 13-18
    3. Dr. Sumalatha M.N , Gadiputi Sreedhar , Phani Himajadevi Vaaka, Kartheek Gandikota. Solitary peripheral osteoma of the mandible: a case report. Int. J. Adv. Res. 9(04), 194-196

    2018

    1. Dr. Nagamalleswar Rao, I., Dr. Poornima Sowjanya, Dr. Satya Bhushan, N.V.V., Dr. Kartheek Gandikota and Dr. Ratnakar Bale “Role of platelet rich fibrin (prf) in the regeneration of osseous defects in the jaw. International Journal of Current Research2018; 10( 03),66622-66627.
    2. Nayyar, Abhishek Singh,; Khan, Mubeen; Deosarkar, Bharat; Deosarkar, Soniya Bharat; Chalapathi, KV; Kartheek, G; Saliva: Newer Avenues in the Era of Molecular Biology, Diagnostic and Prognostic Application. Journal of Medical Sciences 2018;38(1):7-15.
    3. Gandikota Kartheek, Ravikanth Manyam, Naga Supriya Alapati, P Swetha Ramesh. Identification of Candidda Species in type II diabetic patients using three different staining techniques. J Histotechnol. 2018;41(2):66-70.
    4. Nayyar, Abhishek Singh; Chalapathi, KV; Kartheek, G; Pramod, K; Pati, Abhishek Ranjan; Indirapriyadarsini, K; Vala, Dushyantsin. Determination of ABO Blood Grouping from Dentine and Pulp by Absorption-elution Technique. Advances in Human Biology 2018; 8(2):p102-111

    2015-2017

    1. Behera SSP, Behera A, Preetham P, Naik J, Kartheek G, Shivakumar V. Split Post and Core. Int J Oral Care Res 2017;5(2):153-155
    2. Sidhartha SP Behera , Dr Prakash Nidawani , Dr K S Chandrababu , Dr G Kartheek. Bar Connector Retained Overdenture: A Superior Mode of Rehabiltation of Partially Edentulous Arch:A Case Report. I J Pre Clin Dent Res 2015;2(3):91-93
    3. Girish Galgali , Sidharth SP Behera , Kartheek GK. Modified Mandibular Metal Stock Tray-for proper access to Lingual Sulcus on the Mandibular Cast. I J Pre Clin Dent Res 2015;2(4):1-2

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    1. Certified Active Kenyon Responder in Emergency Response Operations.

    1. Presented a paper on Patterns and disturbances of third molar in relation to chronologic age – a retrospective study held at I Mid-term IAOMP national conference 2013, Chennai.
    2. Presented a paper on Pre and post treatment cephalometric superimpositions in personal identification of an individual – a pilot study held at XI IAFO conference 2013, Vijayawada.

    1. Presented a poster on Quantitative estimation of micronuclei in conventional smokers and non-smokers held at XX National IAOMP Conference 201, Hyderabad.
    2. Presented a poster on Comparison of cellular and nuclear sizes of normal buccal mucosal cells in children and adults- a cytomorphometric study held at XII National P.G. convention of IAOMP 2012, Pune.
    3. Presented a poster on Comparison of glycogen positive cells in oral smears with random blood sugar levels of type 2 diabetic patients held at XXI IAOMP National conference 2012, Goa.

    1. Guest lecture on microscope and its advances in zonal CDE program in Feb 2026.

    Dr P.Ranga Raju
    Reader

    rangaraju.p@vdc.edu.in

     

    AboutResearchPublicationsAchievementPaper presentationPosters PresentationGuest Lectures

    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. Life Member IAOMP



    2026

    1. Raju PR, Manyam R, Gandikota K, Bhupathi A, Penmetsa A, Vanguru R. Picmonics and mnemonics: A novel method to enhance the memory retention among dental students. Int J Contemp Med Res. 2026;3(1):A1-A3.

    2023

    1. Raju PR, Kumar NGR, Anand N. Minor salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the jaws: A case series and review of literature. IAR J Med Case Rep. ISSN Print: 2709-3220; ISSN Online: 2709-3239.
    2. Kumar MS, Manyam R, Supriya AN, Raju PR, Ahalya P. Immunohistochemical identification of Langerhans cells using CD1a in chronic periodontitis. IAR J Med Sci. ISSN Online: 2708-3594.
    3. Ahalya P, Uloopi KS, Vinay C, RojaRamya KS, Alla R, RangaRaju P. Evaluation of dentin remineralization with zinc oxide and calcium fluoride Nanoparticles–An in vitro study. Contemporary Clinical Dentistry. 2023 Jan 1;14(1):57-61.
    4. Raju PR, Manyam R, Ahalya P. Adenomatoid hyperplasia of minor salivary glands: a case report in an unusual site. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2023 Apr 1;105:107985.
    5. Gudipati ABK, Raju PR, Kumar NGR, Anand N, Ahalya P. An immunohistochemical assessment of endoglin (CD105) expression in oral epithelial dysplasias and oral squamous cell carcinomas. Am J Clin Case Rep. 2023;4(1):1077.
    6. Raju R, Manyam R, Pasupulati S, Nagasupriya, Ahalya P. An institutional study of the salivary gland neoplasms: A case series and review of literature. Clin Case Rep Open Access. 2023;6(3):263:1-12.
    7. Ranga Raju, Ravikanth Manyam, Swetha Pasupaleti, Nagasupriya, Ahalya P. An Institutional Study of the Salivary Neoplasms: A Case Series and Review of Literature. Clin Case Rep2023;6(3): 263.
    8. Bhargav Kumar Gudapati A, Ranga Raju P, Govind Raj Kumar N, Nagaraj Anand, Ahalya P. An Immunohistochemical Assessment of Endoglin (CD105) Expression in Oral Epithelial Dysplasis’s And Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas.Am J Clin Case Re.2023;4(1):1077.
    9. Ranga Raju, Ravikanth Manyam , P. Ahalya. Adenomatoid hyperplasia of minor salivary glands: A case report in an unusual site. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Volume 105, April 2023, 107985.
    10. Ahalya P, Uloopi KS, Vinay C, Roja Ramya KS, Alla R, Ranga Raju P. Evaluation of dentin remineralization with zinc oxide and calcium fluoride nanoparticles – An In vitro study. Contemp Clin Dent 2023;14:57-61.

    2021

    1. Raju PR, Kumar NG, Anand N, Ahalya P. An Immunohistochemical assessment of Hypoxia Inducing Factor 1 alfa expression in Oral Epithelial Dysplasias And Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. 2021 Jun 22;8(4):2266-92.
    2. Maka Sunil Kumar, Ravikanth Manyam, Supriya A, P.Ranga Raju & P.Ahalya.(2021). Immunohistochemical Identification of Langerhans Cells Using CD 1a in chronic periodontitis. IAR J Med SCI, 2(5), 34-49.


    1. Exploring sexual dimorphism through endodontic morphology: A CBCT based Forensic approach of Maxillary Premolars in South Indian Cohort at IAFO Conference, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.

    1. Presented a Guest lecture at Zonal CDE at Vishnu Dental College.
    2. Presented a Guest lecture at Zonal CDE at Gitam’s Dental College, 21/2/26.

    Dr S. Supraja
    Reader
    Apple Professional Learning Specialist

    supraja.s@vdc.edu.in

    AboutResearchPublicationsAchievementPaper 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. Life member IDA

     



    2026

    2025

    1. MEESALA B, BIRAJDAR SS, MANYAM R, SWETHA P, ALAPATI NS, SUPRAJA S. Efficacy of Natural Dye (Indigo blue), Lysochrome Dye (Sudan black) and Fluorescent Dye (Nile blue A) in Cheiloscopy as a Lip Print Enhancer in Forensic Odontology: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2025 Nov 1;19(11).
    2. Pasupuleti MK, Sirisha G, Pujitha G, Penmetsa GS, Salwaji S, Gurindapalli N. Assessment of gingival characteristics by professional versus smartphone imaging. Journal of Advanced Periodontology & Implant Dentistry. 2025 Nov 27;18(1):11.
    3. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Birajdar SS, Rameswarapu M. A scoping review of the effects of artificial intelligence on oral cancer treatment outcome and early diagnosis. Front Oral Maxillofac Med 2025;7:4
    4. Kartheek G, Ravikanth M, Kumar VDP, Swetha P, Supraja S, Smita B.Reliability of Cephalometric Lines as Indicators for Dentoalveolar Stability in Forensic Identification: A Cross-sectional StudyJ Clin of Diagn Res.2025; 19(3):ZC11-ZC14
    5. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Dantuluri M, et al. Role of Nonmetric Molar Crown Traits, Occlusal Patterns, and Facial Forms in Identifying Ethnicity in the West Godavari Population: An Anthropometric Aid. World J Dent 2025;16(2):111–117
    6. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Uzunçıbuk H, Russo D, et al. Innovative technologies for identifying oral potentially malignant disorders: a systematic review. Explor Med. 2025;6:1001315
    7. Kotari, D. S. S., Konakanchi, B. K., Salwaji, S., P, M. K., Kancherla, P., Marrapodi, M. M, Minervini, G. Newer Diagnostic Methods to Detect Oral Cancer and Their Applications in Prevention and Treatment Strategies: A systematic review of systematic reviews: Newer Diagnostic Methods to Detect Oral Cancer. Global Clinical Engineering Journal, 7(2), 37–48.
    8. Kumar PM, Gadde P, Bhupathi A, et al. Exploring and Evaluating the Oral Health Benefits of Oxalis Corniculata.Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2024;20(3):21-30. doi:10.58240/1829006X-2024.3-21.
    9. Pasupuleti MK, Penmetsa GS, Ponnapati K, Yalla S, Salwaji S, Kandikatla P.Assessment of awareness,knowledge and attitude towards oral health among SriVishnu Educational Society students, Bhimavaram, India during COVID-19 healthcrisis. Front Oral Maxillofac Med 2024;6:23.
    10. Pasupuleti M, Salwaji S, Dantuluri M, Raju M, Alluri V, Marrapodi M, Cicciù M, Minervini G. Newer Technological Advances: A Step Towards Better Dental Care:A systematic review . Open Dent J, 2024; 18: e18742106320205.
    11. Supraja Salwaji, Anuradha Ananthaneni , Vijay Srinivas Guduru , Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti Puneeth Horrati Kuberappa , Bhavana Bagalad .Hematological,biochemical, and periodontal alterations at three different stages of chronic kidney disease patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study.Front Oral MaxillofacMed 2024;6:21
    12. Supraja S, Pasupuleti MK, Priya KV, Ananthaneni A, Penumala V. Empowering female dentists in India: A modern perspective. International Dental Journal of Student’s Research 2024;12(2):74-77
    13. Supraja S, Tejaswi PM, Manyam R, Pasupuleti MK, Swetha P, Budumuru RK. Comparison of the anatomy and adaptability of reconstructed teeth with natural teeth: An innovative approach in forensic dentistry. J Forensic Sci Med 2024;10:47-54
    14. 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.
    15. 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.
    16. 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.
    17. 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.
    18. 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.
    19. 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.
    20. 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.
    21. 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.
    22. 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).
    23. Supraja S. Chromatin detection methods-diagnostic scope in oral pathology. European journal of medical research. 2017;4(9):820-824.
    24. 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.
    25. 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.

    1. Delivered a lecture titled “White Lesions of the Oral Cavity: A Diagnostic Approach” at the 7th Zonal Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Programme held at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, on 7 December 2024.
    2. Delivered a shadow session lecture on “iPad as Teaching and Learning Tools” during the Faculty Development Programme held at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, on 25 October 2025.
    3. Delivered a shadow session lecture titled “New Age Doctors: Podcasting, AI & Numbers in Action” on 6 December 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
    4. As an Apple Professional Learning Specialist, delivered a hands-on session titled “Smart Teaching with iPads: A Hands-On Workshop for Dental Educators” on 4 April 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    Dr Rameswarapu Mounika
    Senior Lecturer

    mounika.rameswarapu@vdc.edu.in

    AboutResearchPublicationsAchievementPaper 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. Life member IAOMP

     



    2025

    1. Durga Prasad Naik K, Gortha P, Varma M, Kumar M, Koruprolu RL, Rameswarapu M. Prevalence of Bruxism and Its Association with Stress among Dental Students: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Dentistry Indonesia.;32(3):153-9.
    2. Dr. Shruti Karvekar, Dr. Vilas Pattar, Dr. Jasleen Thakker and Dr. Rameswarapu Mounika. Periodontal Medicine ISBN :978-93-6135-616-2 AkiNik Publications.
    3. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Manyam R, Pasupuleti S, Alapati NS, Birajdar SS, Rameswarapu M. A scoping review of the effects of artificial intelligence on oral cancer treatment outcome and early diagnosis. Front Oral Maxillofac Med 2025;7:4.

    2023

    • 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.
    • 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.

    1. Presented a guest lecture in Zonal CDE topic titled “Histotech Basics: Understanding Tissue Processing”.

    Dr Vanguru Raviteja
    Senior Lecturer

    raviteja.vanguru@vdc.edu.in

    AboutResearchPublicationsAchievementPaper 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. Life member IAOMP

     



    2026

    1. Ranga P, Manyam R, Kartheek G, Arun Bhupathi, Ahalya P, Vanguru R. Picnomics and mnemonics: A Novel method to enhance the memory retention among dental students.International Journal of Contemporary medical Research.2026 Jan; 13(1)
    2. Supriya AN, Rama Laxmi K, Rao DB, Ravikanth M, Swetha P, Ramesh MV, Kartheek G, Vanguru R, Anil B. Quantifying Pulp Volume and Pulp-tooth Ratio in Maxillary Central Incisors for Age Assessment Using CBCT: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Oral Research. 2026 May;17(1):59-71.

    2024

    1. Vanguru R, Swetha P, Manyam R, Tatapudi R, Pampana S. Non-syndromic bilateral dentigerous cyst in 9-year-old boy–case report and a literature review. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal. 2024 Dec 30;27(4):260-8.

    2023

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. Swetha P, Ramesh KS, Vanguru R, Sruthima GN, Rajashekaraiah PB, Srinivas S. Role of Emotional Intelligence in Academic Performance among Dental Students of South India: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University. 2023 Oct 1;18(4):698-702.
    4. Pasupuleti S, Vanguru R, Manyam R, Siripurapu S, Alapati NS, Salwaji S. Viral Carcinogenesis: A Concise Review. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University. 2023 Oct 1;18(4):889-94.
    5. Swetha P, Ramesh KS, Vanguru R, Sruthima GN, Rajashekaraiah PB, Srinivas S. Role of emotional intelligence in academic performance among dental students of South India: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University. 2023 Oct 1;18(4):698-702.
    6. Pasupuleti S, Vanguru R, Manyam R, Siripurapu S, Alapati NS, Salwaji S. Viral Carcinogenesis: A Concise Review. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University. 2023 Oct 1;18(4):889-94.
    7. Vanguru R, P S, Manyam R, Tatapudi R, Pampana S (December 1, 2024) Non-syndromic bilateral dentigerous cyst in 9-year-old boy – case report and a literature review. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 27 4 260–268.
    8. 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.
    9. 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.
    10. 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.

    2022

    1. Vanguru R, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Alapati NS, Akula ST.(2022) Oral Soft Tissue Keratocyst: A Review of Cases from 1975 to 2021, Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 25(1):195-199.

    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.
    2. Presented a Paper on Effectiveness of Rural Satellite clinics in enhancing Dental care access at IDA UDAAN, Hyderabad.
    3. 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.


    Dr Nimmagadda Vikas Kumar
    Senior Lecturer

    vikaskumar.nimmagadda@vdc.edu.in

    AboutPublicationsAchievementResearchPaper presentationPosters & Case PresentationsGuest Lectures

    BDS – 2021 – Maratha Mandal College, Belagavi, Karnataka, RGUHS, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
    MDS – 2025 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

    Professional Affiliations:

     


    Publications
    2026

    2025

    1. Mannava C, Manyam R, Kumar NV, Puvvada DNL, Swetha P, Supriya N. Immunohistochemical expression of SOX2 and OCT4 in primary odontogenic keratocyst, recurrent odontogenic keratocyst, and odontogenic keratocyst treated by the decompression technique. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. 2025;29(2):286-292. doi:10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_254_24.

    1. Awarded First Prize for the session for Scientific Paper Presentation at 75th Indian Dental Association Conference, 7th & 8th February 2025, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
    2. Awarded Second Prize For the session for Poster Presentation at 42nd Andhra Pradesh State Dental Conference, 6th to 8th October 2023, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.


    1. Presented a paper on Immunohistochemical Expression of Ki 67 in Primary Odontogenic Keratocyst, Recurrent Odontogenic Keratocyst and Odontogenic Keratocyst Treated by Decompression Technique at 75th Indian Dental Association Conference, 7th & 8th February 2025, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

    1. Presented a poster on Ameloblastic Carcinoma – An Aggressive Malignant Tumor at 4th International Oral Diseases Case Presentation Conference, 2nd to 4th May 2025.
    2. Poster Presentation on Immunohistochemical Expression of Ki 67 in Primary Odontogenic Keratocyst, Recurrent Odontogenic Keratocyst and Odontogenic Keratocyst Treated by Decompression Technique at 42nd Andhra Pradesh State Dental Conference, 6th to 8th October 2023, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.



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