BDS – November 2003- PMNM Dental College and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University.
MDS – April 2007- AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University.

Professional Affiliations:

1. Life Member ISPPD
2. Life member FSCD (Federation for Special Care Dentistry)
3. Life member SAAPD (South Asian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)

1. Paper presentation at the 42^nd National ISPPD (Virtual) Conference 2021 titled ‘COMPARISION OF CARIES REMOVAL EFFICACY OF CHEMOMECHANICAL METHOD AND ART FROM PRIMARY MOLARS: A CLINICAL STUDY’
2. Paper presentation at the 37^th annual conference of ISPPD held at Raipur (2015)
3. Chairing a scientific session at the 37^th annual conference of ISPPD held at Raipur (2015)
4. Paper presentation at 36^th annual conference of ISPPD held at Lucknow (Oct 2014)
5. Chaired a scientific session held at the 36^th annual conference of ISPPD held at Lucknow (Oct 2014)
6. Privileged to be a speaker on BREAKING THE BARRIERS for children with special health care needs at the Zonal CDE program for post-graduates conducted by NTR University of Health Sciences in August 2013
7. Conducted scientific pre-conference workshop on THERMOFORMING at the 33^rd ISPPD national conference held at Mangalore in 2011
8. Paper presentation on CATCH UP WITH THE PATCH. DO AWAY WITH THE NEEDLES at the 28th ISPPD National Conference, 2006
9. Poster presentation on DEEP IMPACT at 27th ISPPD national conference, 2005
10. Reviewer for Dental Essence Journal (Gujarat government journal)

BDS – Oct 2007 – Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Dr NTR UHS, Andhra Pradesh.
MDS – April 2013 – Government Dental College & Hospital, Afzalgunj, Dr NTR UHS, Hyderabad.

Professional Affiliations:

1. Life Member ISPPD

1. Education Research Project on “Faculty Perception on Clinical Shadowing: A Mixed Methods Study” for Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, D.E.L.T.A (Dental Education Learning Teaching Academy) Mini-Residency program.

2026

1. Arfiya S, Chaitanya P, Peddi R, Ahalya P, Phani Kumar MS, Ramalaxmi K. Correlation of Dermatoglyphics and Hormonal Fingerprints with Dental Caries among 3-6-year-old Children: A Cross-sectional Study. J Clin Diagn Res. 2026;20(5): ZC67-ZC71.
2. Sravya A, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, Ravigna P, Chaitanya P, Surekha GL. Factors affecting children’s regular attendance to dental hospital in Andhra Pradesh, India: A cross-sectional study. J Oral Res Rev 2026;18:146-51.

2025

1. Chaitanya P, Vinay C, Uloopi KS. How do residents perceive the integration of basic science concepts in case-based learning presentations? J Dent Educ. 2025 Jun;89 Suppl 1:958-961.
2. Aishwarya A, Chaitanya P, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, Ahalya P, Surekha GL. Clinical Performance of Non Caries Excavation and Conventional Techniques of Caries Removal in Primary Molars: A Split-mouth Randomised Control Trial. J Clin Diagn Res 2025 Apr;19(4):ZC43-ZC47.
3. Peddi R, Pasupuleti MK, Pavitra R, Chaitanya P, Thakkar R, Parmar D, et al. Benefits and challenges of dental implants in pedodontics: An umbrella review. J Int Oral Health 2025;17:165-73.
4. Sailaja PS, Chaitanya P, Vinay C, Uloopi K. Changes in Salivary pH, Buffer Capacity, and Streptococcus mutans Count after Intake of Various Types of Honey: A Linear Crossover Trial. World J Dent 2025; 16 (5):412-417.
5. Srikanth MG, Vinay C, Chaitanya P, Uloopi K, Peddi R, Ramesh MV. Prevalence of tooth mortality among 6-13 year old school children. J Oral Health Oral Epidemiol. 2025;14:2501.1705.
6. Sravya, A., Vinay, C., Uloopi, K., Ravigna, P., Chaitanya, P., & Cheeli, S. Effectiveness of Resin-Infiltration in Masking White Spot Lesions and Enamel Defects, Color Stability and Inhibition of Caries Progression: A Systematic Review. J Dent Indones. 2025;32(2): 139-146.
7. “Pratyusha KSS, Chaitanya P, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, Ravigna P, Cheeli S. The effect of using intra-oral camera as an educational aid for oral health promotion in children. Eur Oral Res 2025;59(3): 166-171.
8. Pratyusha KSS, Chaitanya P, Ahalya P, Vinay C, Ravigna P, Anusha D. Clinical and radiographic outcomes of replanted avulsed immature permanent teeth: a systematic review. Braz Dent Sci. 2025;28(3):e4810.

2024

1. Sushmitha K, Uloopi KS, Chandrappa V, Chaitanya P, Spandana C, Ahalya P. Knowledge, attitude, and practices of mothers toward infant oral care living in rural areas of west Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. JIndian Assoc Public Health Dent 2024;22:284-8.
2. Bhavana K, Uloopi KS, Vinay C, Chaitanya P, Ramesh MV, Ahalya P. A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Clinical Performance of Bioactive Restorative Material and Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement in Carious Primary Molar Restorations. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2024 Oct;17(10):1109-1113.
3. Himabindu B, Uloopi KS, Vinay C, Chaitanya P, Ravigna P, Chandana N. Effectiveness of school dental screening programme and different referral mechanisms on caries experience among 6-11-year-old children. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2024 Oct 1;42(4):267-272.

2023

1. Swathi P, Uloopi KS, Vinay C, RojaRamya KS, Chaitanya P, Ahalya P. Effectiveness of Laser-activated and Ultrasonic Irrigation Techniques in Removal of Calcium Hydroxide and Modified Triple Antibiotic Paste from the Root Canals: An In Vitro Evaluation. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2023 Aug;16(Suppl 1):S1-S5.
2. Deepika B, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, RojaRamya KS, Chaitanya P, Ramesh MV. Comparison of the Retention Rates of Pit and Fissure Sealants Placed on First Permanent Molars Treated with Air Abrasion and Acid Etching: A Split-mouth Randomised Clinical Trial. J Clin Diagn Res 2023 Oct;17(10):ZC05-ZC08.
3. Rekha GS, Chandrasekhar R, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, RojaRamya KS, Chaitanya P. In Vitro Evaluation of Reliability and Validity of International Caries Detection and Assessment System II Coding for Occlusal Caries using Magnification. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2023 Sep;16(Suppl 2):138-141.
4. Varshitha K, Uloopi KS, Vinay C, RojaRamya KS, Chaitanya P, Ahalya P. Effectiveness of Distraction with Virtual Reality Eyewear in Managing 6-11-year-old Children with Hearing Impairment during Dental Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2023 Nov-Dec;16(6):820-823.
5. Chaitanya P, Bhadila G, Dragan IF. Faculty perception on clinical shadowing: A concurrent mixed methods study. J Dent Educ. 2023 Apr;87(4):572-582. doi: 10.1002/jdd.13148. Epub 2022 Nov 30. PMID: 36451248.
6. Sajjan GS, Praveen D, Gadde P, SajjanMCS, Swamy MSS, Chaitanya P, Ramesh KSV et al. Perspectives of Indian dental residents on novel online practical examination during COVID-19: A cross-sectional study. J Dent Educ. 2023;1-6.
7. Shalini K, Uloopi KS, Vinay C, Ratnaditya A, RojaRamya KS, Chaitanya P. Impact of Parenting Style on Child’s Behavior and Caries Experience in 3–6-year-old Children: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(2):276–279.
8. PhaniKumar MS, RojaRamya KS, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, Alla RK, Chaitanya P. Effect of Dentine Pretreatment with 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride and CPP-ACPF on Micro-Shear Bond Strength of Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement. Asian J. Chem. 2023;35(6):1445-1448.
9. Pooja Y, Chaitanya P, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, Alla RK, Ahalya P. Antimicrobial and Mechanical Properties of GIC Incorporated with Silver Vanadate Nanoparticles: An In-vitro Study. J Clin Diagn Res 2023 Jun;17(6):ZC29-ZC32.
10. Sirisha S, Vinay C, Alla RK, Uloopi KS, Chaitanya P, Chandana N. Physico-Mechanical Characteristics of Ormocer and Bulk Fill Composite Resin Restorative Materials: An in-vitro Study. J Clin Diagn Res 2023 Jul;17(7):ZC01-ZC04.
11. Mohan Kumar P, Praveen D, Venkata Ramana Murthy V, Chaitanya P, Girija S. Sajjan & Mohana K. ‘‘Patients and clinicians perspectives on conventional and proprioceptive derivation approach’’: focus on learning and experiencing new skills, Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science 2023; 24(3):299-309.

2022

1. Prakash, D. Kumar Mani; Vinay, C; Uloopi, KS; RojaRamya, Kakarla Sri; Penmatsa, Chaitanya; Chandana, N.. Evaluation of caries arresting potential of silver diamine fluoride and sodium fluoride varnish in primary molars: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 40(4):p 377-382, Oct–Dec 2022.

2021

1. Bhuvaneswari P, Vinay C, Uloopi K, RojaRamya KS, Chandrasekhar R, Chaitanya P. Clinical Evaluation of the Retention of Self-adhering Flowable Composite as Fissure Sealant in 6–9-year-old Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022; 15 (3):322-326.
2. Zulekha, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, RojaRamya KS, Penmatsa C, Ramesh MV. Clinical performance of one shade universal composite resin and nanohybrid composite resin as full coronal esthetic restorations in primary maxillary incisors: A randomized controlled trial. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2022 Apr-Jun;40(2):159-164.

2020

1. AmruthaVarshini I, Vinay C, Uloopi KS, et al. Effectiveness of Pre-cooling the Injection Site, Laser Biostimulation, and Topical Local Anesthetic Gel in Reduction of Local Anesthesia injection Pain in Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(1):81–83.
2. Surekha GL, Vinay C, Baliga S, Uloopi KS, RojaRamya KS, Penmatsa C. Effect of preconditioning the fractured coronal fragments with remineralizing agents on fracture resistance of re-attached teeth. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2021;39:384-7.
3. Dalavai P, Nasreen F, Srinivasan R, Pramod J, Bhandary S, Penmatsa C. To evaluate and compare the compressive strength of root dentin exposed to calcium hydroxide, mixed with various vehicles for a period of 30 days – An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2021;24:563‐7.

2018

1. Chaitanya P, Martha S, Punithvathy R, Reddy M. Squamous Papilloma on Hard Palate: Case Report and Literature Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2018;11(3):244-246.
2. Chaitanya P, Reddy JS, Suhasini K, Chandrika IH, Praveen D. Time and Eruption Sequence of Permanent Teeth in Hyderabad Children: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin PediatrDent 2018; 11(4):330-337.

2017

1. Chaitanya P, Praveen D, Reddy M. Mucocele on lower lip: A case series. Indian Dermatol Online J2017;8:205-7.

2016

1. Penmatsa C, Jampanapalli SR, Bezawada S, Birapu UKC, Radharapu VK. Zinsser-Cole-Engman Syndrome: A Rare Case Report. JClin Diagn Res 2016;10(6):ZD07-ZD09.
2. Martha S, Reddy ER, Sreelakshmi N, Rani T, Aduri R, Chaitanya P. Antimicrobial activity and fluoride release property of resin modified glass ionomer luting cement. J Int Oral Health 2016;8(4):1-5.
3. Chaitanya P, Sharada Reddy J, Suhasini K, Hema Chandrika I. Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome – Case Report with Multiple Dental Anomalies. Int JCurrRes2016;8(6):33683-85.

1. D.E.L.T.A (Dental Education Learning Teaching Academy) Mini-Residency program on Dental Education from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine from June 2021-November 2021.
2. Advanced GEPEC (Global Engineering Promotion & Education Collaborative) course on PD (Proprioceptive Derivation) from 18/11/2019 to 20/11/2019.
3. Basic GEPEC (Global Engineering Promotion & Education Collaborative) course on PD (Proprioceptive Derivation) at Auroville Dental Centre from 16/11/2018 to 17/11/2018.
4. Distinction in 1st & 2nd BDS, Anatomy, Physiology including Biochemistry, General Pathology & Microbiology, Oral histology, Preclinical Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics.
5. 1st prize in essay competition conducted by FODI at Mamata Dental College on 24th Feb 2005.
6. 2nd prize in essay competition conducted by ‘The first AP state Inter collegiate under graduate education programme’ on Oral Anatomy, Oral Histology and Oral Pathology at SIBAR Dental College on 2nd July 2005.
7. Basic GEPEC (Global Engineering Promotion & Education Collaborative) course on PD (Proprioceptive Derivation) at Auroville Dental Centre from 16/11/2018 to 17/11/2018.
8. Advanced GEPEC (Global Engineering Promotion & Education Collaborative) course on PD (Proprioceptive Derivation) from 18/11/2019 to 20/11/2019.
9. D.E.L.T.A (Dental Education Learning Teaching Academy) Mini-Residency program on Dental Education from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine from June 2021-November 2021.
10. State 4thrank in MDS, APPG entrance examination held in 2010.

Paper Presentations

1. Suraksha – A Novel Low Resource School Dental Health Program Unveiled at ‘PEDOTAAL-2022’ ISPPD National Conference, People’s University, Bhopal on 24th-26th November 2022.
2. “Faculty Perception on Clinical Shadowing for Undergraduate Students: A Concurrent Mixed Methods Study” at PED’O’DISHA 2021, 42nd National ISPPD (Virtual) Conference, Bhubaneswar from 25th to 27th November 2021.
3. “Delayed Emergence of Lower Permanent Canines – A Cross Sectional Study” at 40th AP State Dental Conference, Guntur from 22nd to 24th November 2019.
4. “Unusual outcome of Apexification: Case report and literature review” at 39th AP State Dental Conference, Rajahmundry from 7th to 9th December 2018.
5. The Time & Eruption Sequence of Permanent Teeth in 5-15 year Old Children in Hyderabad – An Epidemiological Study, at 33rd AP State Dental Conference, Kurnool – 17th Dec 2012.
6. Ellis van Creveld Syndrome – A Case Report, at 32nd AP State Dental Conference, Khammam – 17th Dec 2011.

Poster Presentations

1. Digital or printed crowns: What does the evidence say? at ISPPD CONVENE 2026, 22nd ISPPD, Visakhapatnam on March 12th-14th 2026.
2. Photo-Activated Disinfectionat 9th National ISPPD PG convention, Coorg – 4th Nov 2012.
3. Dyskeratosis Congenita-A Case Report, at 33rd National ISPPD Conference, Mangalore – 23rd Feb 2012[Clinical Periscope with Presentation].
4. Prevention of Extension – Minimal Invasive Dentistry, at 8th National ISPPD PG Convention, Salem – 26th Feb 2011.
5. Scope of Pediatric Dentistry, at 32nd National ISPPD Conference, Amritsar – 12th Nov 2010.
6. Ameloblastoma – 26th AP State Dental Conference (23rd 24th Dec 2005).

BDS – Dec 2007 –P.M.N.M. Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka.
MDS – 2017 – Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, DR NTR UHS.
Associate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry – World Clinical Laser Institute.

1. Life Member ISPPD
2. Life Member IDA

Paper Presentations

1. Presented paper on “Dentin remineralization with zinc oxide and calcium fluoride nanoparticles” at 37th national PG conference Raipur in 2016.

Poster Presentations

1. Presented poster on “Self-Assembling Peptide: A Novel Biomimetic material For Enamel Regeneration” on 27th Feb 2015 at 12thPG convention, Tumkur, Bangalore.
2. Presented scientific case presentation on “at 43RD ISPPD NATIONAL PEDOTAAL CONFERENCE, BHOPAL on 24th Nov 2022.

BDS – 2014 – Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Dr N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
MDS – 2019 – Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Dr N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.

1. Life Member ISPPD

1. Surekha GL, Vinay C, Baliga S, Uloopi KS, RojaRamya KS, Penmatsa C. Effect of preconditioning the fractured coronal fragments with remineralizing agents on fracture resistance of re-attached teeth. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2021;39:384-7.

1. 1^st prize in paper presentation on Association of serum ferritin levels with occurrence of ECC: A systematic review and meta analysis at 40^th ISPPD conference- 2018, Nagpur..

Paper Presentations

1. “Association of serum ferritin levels with occurrence of ECC: A systematic review and meta analysis at 40^th ISPPD conference – Nagpur, 2018.
2. “Strengthening the fragment reattachment”- Effect of storage media on fracture resistance of reattached crown fragments at 39^th ISPPD Conference – Chennai, 2017..

Poster Presentations

1. “Picture paints a thousand words”-Revolutionizing dental health education at 14^th ISPPD Convention- Bengaluru, 2017.

BDS – 2012 – Dr. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of dental sciences, Gannavaram, Dr N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
MDS – 2018 – St. Joseph Dental College, Eluru, Dr N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.

1. Life Member ISPPD

1. A clinical comparative efficacy of Musical toothbrush and Audio tactile performance method on Oral Hygiene maintenance in Visually impaired children.
2. Clinical and radiographic evaluation of thymus vulgaris mixed Endoflas powder as obturating material in primary molars-A case series.
3. Comparative Reliability of Rugoscopy and Dactyloscopy for the predilection of malocclusion and dental caries in children: A cohort Study.
4. Arch dimensional changes in West Godavari children with Early childhood caries.

1. Cheeli S, GhanaShyam Prasad M, Radha Krishna AN, Kumar KVKS, Dangeti.D, Pavanireddy S. Comparative Reliability of Rugoscopyand Dactyloscopy for the predilection of malocclusion and dental caries in children:A cohort Study.Pesq Bras Odontoped Clin Integr 2017;17(1) : e3796.
2. Pasupuleti MK, Salwaji S, Manumanthu VR, Beeraboina AB, Gurram VK, Cheeli S. Knowledge and perception regarding oral manifestations of COVID-19 among the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Vishnu Dental College—a questionnaire based study. Front Oral Maxillofac Med 2022.

Paper Presentations

1. Presented paper on Clinical and radiographic evaluation of thymus vulgaris mixed Endoflas powder as obturating material in primary molars-A case series in 39th National ISPPD Conference held at Chennai 2017.
2. Presented paper on Arch dimensional changes in West Godavari children with Early childhood caries in 14th National ISPPD Convention held at Bangalore 2017.
3. Presented paper on Comparative Reliability of Rugoscopy and Dactyloscopy for the predilection of malocclusion and dental caries in children: A cohort Study in 38th National ISPPD Conference held at Kochi 2016.

Poster Presentations

1. Presented poster on Dental visit –no more knuckles only chuckles in 13th National ISPPD Convention held at Hyderabad 2016.
2. Presented poster on Training the immature child in 37 th National ISPPD Conference held at Raipur 2015.

BDS – 2019 – St. Joseph Dental College, Dr N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
MDS – 2023 – Dr Sudha and Nageswarrao Dental College, Dr N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.

1. Life Member ISPPD

1. A clinical comparative efficacy of Musical toothbrush and Audio tactile performance method on Oral Hygiene maintenance in Visually impaired children.
2. Clinical and radiographic evaluation of thymus vulgaris mixed Endoflas powder as obturating material in primary molars-A case series.
3. Comparative Reliability of Rugoscopy and Dactyloscopy for the predilection of malocclusion and dental caries in children: A cohort Study.
4. Arch dimensional changes in West Godavari children with Early childhood caries.

2025

1. Bollepalli B, Penmetsa A, Peddi R, Mannam H, Koruprolu R, Penmetsa GS. Comparison of efficacy of photobiomodulation and topical anesthetic spray in reducing the injection pain in children aged 6-12 years – A randomized clinical trial. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2025 Apr 1;43(2):269-275.

Paper Presentations

1. Presented scientific paper presentation on Comparative evaluation of reminerelizing efficacy of three fluoridated dentifrices at 43RD ISPPD National Pediatric Conference, BHOPAL on 24th Nov 2022.

Poster Presentations