BDS – 2016 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
MDS – 2021 – Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
Professional Affiliations:

1. Life Member of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (IAPHD).
2. Life Member – AP State Dental Council.

1. Manumanthu VR, Chandrappa V, Kadiyala SCR, Koruprolu RL, Thorreti VSL, Varma PVKV, et al. Changes in preclinical dental students’ attitudes towards community service following a longitudinal community-based service-learning programme: a quasi-experimental study. Eur J Dent Educ. 2026 Aug 12. doi:10.1111/eje.70281.
2. Praveen, Gadde, Sravani, Manchikatla, Kadiyala Chaitanya Ram, Indukuri Sai Lakshmi Durga, Poornima ULS, Pampana Sravani. Oral health status, treatment needs, and patterns of utilization of dental services among village volunteers in Andhra Pradesh: A cross-sectional multi-stage cluster survey. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2023; 12(11): 2863-2868.
3. Sri Chaitanya Ram K, Narayana Rao V, Naveen Kumar B, Akhil P, Anvesh G ,Prasanth T. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Oral Health Care among Pharmacists in Kakinada City-Andhra Pradesh. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences-(IJPBSTM) 2021;11 (2): 154-160.
4. Krishna DVS, Narayana Rao V, Naveen Kumar B, Akhil P, Anvesh G, Sri Chaitanya Ram K Beliefs about medicines and self-medication among patients with dental pain in outreach programs – A cross sectional study . International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research-(IJDSIR)2021; 4(3): 493 – 499.

Paper Presentations>

1. Scientific poster on the topic – “Smile pearls” at 23rd IAPHD conference, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, 2018.

Posters Presentation

1. Oral Health Policy Initiatives Poster presented at 10th Indian Association Of Public Health Dentistry IAPHD convention in Coorg College of Dental Sciences.

1. Best Scientific poster presentation on the topic – Smile pearls at 23rd IAPHD conference, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, 2018.

 

BDS – 2018 – St. Joseph Dental College, Eluru, Dr.NTR. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
MDS – 2023 –Lenora Dental College, Rajahmundry, Dr. YSR . University of Health sciences, Vijayawada
Professional Affiliations:

1. Life Member of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (IAPHD).
2. Life Member – AP State Dental Council.

1. Assessment of Anxiety and stress during Covid-19 second wave among the students of the dental college- A Cross sectional study
2. Prevalence of Smoking, Beliefs & Attitudes Towards Tobacco Cessation Among Health Care Professional Students in Rajahmundry-A Cross Sectional Study
3. Prevalence of Tooth Wear and Associated Risk Factors among General Population in East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh-A Cross-Sectional Study.

2026

1. Kanakamedala A, Penmetsa GS, Aishwaraya VL, Koruprolu RL, Bhupathi A, Gottumukkala NVS. Association between physical activity, anxiety, and periodontitis: a cross-sectional study from Andhra Pradesh, India. J Clin Diagn Res. 2026;20(1):ZC44–ZC48. doi:10.7860/JCDR/2026/76305.22313.
2. Reddy RS, Gollu SS, Mantena SR, Koneru J, Merneedi VK, Koruprolu RL, et al. Accuracy of dynamic navigation system in endodontic microsurgery: A systematic review of in vitro studies. J Adv Oral Res. 2026.
3. Koneru J, Rangasamudram AR, Reddy RS, Koruprolu RL, Kumar BR, Tak H, et al. The role of oral microbiome in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus: a systematic review. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med Pathol. 2026;38(5):1014-1019. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoms.2026.04.006.
4. Gupta M, Annapoorna BM, Chaluvadi P, Koruprolu RL, Sebastiane N, Mynam RSB. Comparative evaluation of the remineralisation potential of biomimetic agents on phosphorylated dentine using SEM-EDX analysis: an in vitro study. Biomater Investig Dent. 2026;13:278-286. doi: 10.2340/biid.v13.45797.
5. Penmetsa GS, Thota S, Kumar PA, Chittabathina P, Gottumukkala SNVS, Koruprolu RL. Impact of surgical microscopes versus ergonomic loupes (Admetec™) on root planing precision and clinical outcomes in periodontal therapy: A randomized controlled trial. J Int Oral Health. 2026;18(1):68-76.
6. Alapati Naga Supriya, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Supraja S, Rama Laxmi Koruprolu, Ravikanth Manyam, Swetha P, Smita Shrishail Birajdar, Rameswarapu Mounika, Mohan Kumar P. Age Estimation in Forensic Dentistry Using Artificial Intelligence:An Umbrella Review. Journal of Advanced Oral Research 2025;17(2):152–160
7. Peddi R, Penmetsa A, Koruprolu RL, Koneru J, Cheeli S. Clinical validation of modified Erickson and Kuroll’s radiographic method for prediction of canine impaction. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2026;44(1):100-105.
8. 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 [cited 2026 Jun 01];14(1):144-149. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jds.10312.1773388455
9. Peddi R, Lakshmidevi L, Penmetsa A, Koruprolu RL, Koneru J, Cheeli S. Clinical validation of modified Erickson and Kuroll’s radiographic method for prediction of canine impaction. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2026;44(1):100-105. doi: 10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_465_25.
10. Arfiya S, Chaitanya P, Peddi R, Penmetsa A, Kumar MSP, Koruprolu RL. 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. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2026/80586.23292.
11. Ch SP, Kantheti H, Rudraraju A, et al. Prevalence and patterns of oral manifestations in patients using psychotropic drugs: a cross-sectional study. World J Dent. 2026;17(7):626-631.
12. Manumanthu VR, Chandrappa V, Kadiyala SCR, Koruprolu RL, Thorreti VSL, Varma P VK, et al. Changes in preclinical dental students’ attitudes towards community service following a longitudinal community-based service-learning programme: a quasi-experimental study. Eur J Dent Educ. 2026 Aug 12. doi: 10.1111/eje.70281.
13. Beeraboina AB, Chunduri VJ, Koruprolu RL, et al. Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in management of oral submucous fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Oral Res. 2026. doi: 10.1177/23202068261474650.
14. Supriya AN, Rama Laxmi K, Rao DB, et al. Quantifying pulp volume and pulp-tooth ratio in maxillary central incisors for age assessment using CBCT: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Oral Res. 2026;17(1):59-71. doi: 10.1177/23202068261420941.
15. Mettapalli PK, Bhuvana D, Peddi R, et al. Investigating the relationship between maternal and pediatric dental caries and periodontal health. World J Dent. 2026;17(10):963-968.
16. Javvadi KM, Reddy SR, Koneru J, Koruprolu RL, Madamanchi UM, Merneedi V, et al. Comparative evaluation of the effects of photobiomodulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on temporomandibular joint disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med Pathol. 2026. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoms.2026.09.001.

2025

1. Ayyagari L, Sajjan MCS, Bhupathi PA, Koruprolu RL, Alla RK. Assessment of lung function in partially edentulous patients using spirometry: a cross-sectional study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2025;25(1):46-51.
2. Salwaji S, Pasupuleti MK, Dantuluri M, Koruprolu RL. Role of nonmetric molar crown traits, occlusal patterns, and facial forms in identifying ethnicity in the West Godavari population. World J Dent. 2025;16(2):111-117.
3. Ramesh KSV, Koruprolu RL, Sruthima NVSG, Swetha P, Budumuru A, Mettapalli PK, et al. Efficacy of mangosteen as local drug delivery for improving periodontal health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Complement Integr Med. 2025.
4. Ramesh KSV, Kumar KA, Vivek B, Lakshmi KR, Manisha B, Joshna I, et al. Efficacy of oral melatonin supplementation as an adjunct in periodontal treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Oral Res. 2025;16(1).
5. Bollepalli B, Penmetsa A, Peddi R, Mannam H, Koruprolu RL, Penmetsa GS. Comparison of efficacy of photobiomodulation and topical anesthetic spray in reducing injection pain in children. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2025;43(2):269-275.
6. Molli VLP, Pasupuleti MK, Thakkar R, Penmetsa GS, Parmar D, Jahagirdar A, et al. Advanced biomaterials in periodontal regeneration: a systematic review of systematic reviews. J Int Oral Health. 2025;17(3):174-187.
7. Laxmi KR, Ramesh KSV, Sruthima NVSG, Swetha P, Kumar PM, Ramesh MV, et al. Impact of photobiomodulation on NSPT: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Oral Res. 2025;16(2):140-151.
8. Ramesh KSV, Laxmi KR, Nissi G, Swetha P, Murthy AR, Ramsateesh M. L-PRF on orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Oral Res. 2025;16(2):179-188.
9. Reshmasri C, Rachuri P, Kalisipudi S, Koruprolu RL, Amudala N. Comparative evaluation of microleakage in composite materials: an in vitro study. J South Asian Assoc Pediatr Dent. 2025;8(3):159-164.
10. Chowdary DM, Begum ZU, Budumuru A, Koruprolu RL, Naveen AC, Chakravarthy KM, et al. Association of hormonal fingerprints and BMI with dental caries and malocclusion. Granja Jornal. 2025.
11. Padmini KSU, Begum ZU, Koruprolu RL, Budumuru A, Farheen SN, Lakshmi TS. Impact of spaced retention technique on knowledge and attitudes of dental students towards oral cancer screening: an educational intervention study. Granja J. 2025;8(11):34-44.
12. Naik DP, Gortha P, Varma M, Kumar M, Koruprolu RL, Rameswarapu M. Prevalence of bruxism and its association with stress among dental students. J Dent Indones. 2025;32(3):153-159.

2022

1. Assessment of Anxiety and stress during Covid-19 second wave among the students of the dental college- A Cross sectional study; International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research:2022: 5( 3);156 – 165.
2. Health care delivery systems in India- Lambert Academic publishing , Feb-2022.
3. Quitting tobacco and choosing life “The Tobacco Epidemic” – Lambert Academic publishing ,Oct-2022.

Paper Presentations

1. Assessment of Anxiety and stress during Covid-19 second wave among the students of the dental college- A Cross sectional study(IAPHD 25TH National conference, NOV 18-20TH 2022)
2. Prevalence of Smoking, Beliefs & Attitudes Towards Tobacco Cessation Among Health Care Professional Students in Rajahmundry-A Cross Sectional Study(26th IAPHD National conference, Goa, Sep 23-25th 2022)

Posters Presentation

1. Oral Health- The Missing Link in Non-Communicable Diseases
   -Lets act before it costs.

1. Won Best scientific paper at IAPHD 25TH National conference-NOV, 2022.

 

BDS – 2015 – St. Joseph Dental College, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
MDS – 2022 – Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
Professional Affiliations:

1. Life Member – AP State Dental Council.

2026

1. Gurindapalli, Nissi; Nachu, Lakshmi Mani Kumari; Vasamsetti, Divya Bhavani; Budumuru, Ramesh Kumar; Nachu, Lakshmi Manojna; and Pasupuleti, Mohan Kumar (2026) “The Immediate Impact of Fixed Appliances and Aligners on Perioral Soft Tissues and Speech: AComparative Approach,” International Arab Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 17: Iss. 4, Article 7.
2. Ramesh KS, Kalluri S, Vasamsetti D, Srinivas S, Bhuvaneswari J, Konda N, Vineeth G, Gottumukkala SN, Swetha P, Gautami PS, Mohana MS. Clinical accuracy and applications of intraoral scanners in periodontal assessment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
3. Vasamsetti DB, Kalluri SK, Mohammed S, Konakanchi A, Budumuru RK, Alla RK. Evaluation of mechanical properties of denture base materials reinforced with alumina nanoparticles: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Stoma. 2026;79(2):143-150. doi:10.5114/jos.2026.163676.
4. Penmetsa GS, Thota S, Patnaik B, MAKV R, Vasamsetti DB. Clinical Evaluation of Peri-Implant Mucosal Enhancement Using Leukocyte and Titanium Platelet-Rich Fibrin with Sohn’s Poncho Technique: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Oral Implantology. 2026 Jan 23;1.
5. Pasupuleti MK, Rao BS, Penmetsa GS, Gottumukkala NS, Ramesh KS, Bhavani VD. Efficacy of Titanium-Reinforced Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Treating Intrabony Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medical Journal of Dr. DY PatilVidyapeeth. 2026 Feb 1;19(2):106-15.
6. Kalluri SK, Bhavani VD, Kumar BR, D’Costa DA, Gavara SG, Kommuru S. Awareness, acceptance, and barriers to dental implant therapy in rural and semi-urban South India: A cross-sectional COM-B based study. Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology. 2026;41(1):432-440.

2025

1. Vasamsetti DB, Kalluri SK, Vallabhaneni S, Budumuru RK, Mynam RS. Does Dental Insurance Influence Treatment-seeking Behavior? A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry. 2025 Oct;23(4):396-401.
2. Kattimani V, Sreeram RR, Panga GSK, Vasamsetti DB, Tiwari R. Patient-specific implants in maxillo-facial reconstruction: current practices and way forward—an overview of systematic reviews. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2025. doi:10.1007/s12663-025-02440-4.

2023

1. Shaik, Parveen Sultana; Halder, Niharika; Thota, Saranya; Nachu, Sneha; Bhavani, Vasamsetti Divya; Pavani, Nijampatnam P. M.. Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Health-Care Workers in Southern India. Annals of Indian Psychiatry 7(1):p 25-29, Jan–Mar 2023.
2. Talluri D, Panga GS, Shaik PS, Pavani NP, Yaddanapalli SC, Bommireddy VS, et al. Correlation of dental caries status with BMI in school children of age 3-16 years- An institutional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2023;12:649-53.
3. Konki A, Pachava S, Pavani NP, Bhavani VD. Strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis on the current scenario of primary health care in India. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2023 Aug;10(8):3016.
4. Vasamsetti DB, Talluri D, Pachava S. Sugar score and dental caries experience among high school children. International Dental Journal. 2023 Sep 1;73:S10-1.

2022

1. Bhavani VD, Talluri D, Pachava S. Students’ perceptions on interprofessional education: An exploration of attitudes and awareness among medical and dental students. J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent 2022;20:178-82.

2021

1. Vasasmetti DB, Pachava S, Talluri D. Remineralizing Agents in the Prevention of Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Orofac Sci 2021;13:121-8.

Paper Presentations

1. Community oral health profiling of the West Godavari district through assessment of service utilization, needs, and behavioral patterns,2025, UDAAN-IDA, Hyderabad.
2. Students’ perceptions on interprofessional education: an exploration of awareness and attitudes among medical and dental students at 24th IAPHD National Conference at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. And received Best paper presentation award.
3. Remineralizing agents – An anticipation for caries, IAPHD colloquium 2021, virtual conference.

Posters Presentations

1. Nanocomposites as sealants in preventive dentistry at 13th IAPHD National PG Convention at Maulana Azad institute of dental sciences, New Delhi.

1. A Guest lecture on “Biostatistics- Breaking the Barriers and Bridging the Gap” at Perio Adhyaan conducted on 8th August 2024 at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram.
2. A Guest lecture on “Educational Research and Data Analysis” at VEDIC teaching learning conclave on 20th September 2024 at Vishnu Educational Development and Innovation Centre (VEDIC), Hyderabad.

1. Best paper presentation at 24th IAPHD National PG conference at Hyderabad 2019.

 

BDS – Oct 2011 – Vishnu Dental College, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada

Professional Affiliations:

1. Life Member of Indian Dental Association.

1. Praveen G, Jambukeshwar K, Swathi K, Santhosh Kumar V, Ramesh MV, Anandababu B. Comprehensive assessment of tooth wear in children: A state wide representative survey in Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Medical and Health Research 2018;4(9):62-67.
2. Praveen G, Anitha A, Ramesh M V. Negating the negativity: Spotlight on “file drawer effect” in health care research. J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent 2016;14:243.
3. Syed YA, Reddy BS, Ramamurthy TK, Rajendra K, Nerella NK, Krishnan M, Ramesh MV, Mohammed RB. Estimation of Salivary Parameters among Autoimmune Thyroiditis Patients. J Clin Diagn Res. 2017 Jul;11(7):ZC01-ZC04.
4. Gadde P, Sanikommu S, Manumanthu R, Akkaloori A. Uddanam nephropathy in India: a challenge for epidemiologists. Bull World Health Organ 2017;95(12):848-849.
5. Ramesh MV, Naveenkumar PG, Prashant GM, Sakeenabi B, Allamaprabhu, Vijetha K. Evaluation of Effect of Brushite-Calcite and Two Indigenous Herbs in Removal of Fluoride from Water. J Clin Diagn Res. 2016 Jun;10(6):ZC83-5.
6. A Vaishali, K Madhu Varma, P Arun Bhupathi, T Sreenivasa Bharath, MV Ramesh, P Venkata Karteek Varma. In vitro evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of 2% chlorhexidine loaded electrospun nanofibers.
7. Ramesh MV, Naveenkumar PG, Prashant GM, Sakeenabi B. Indian Dental Students’ Perspectives on Dental Education and Their Future Professional Career: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Based Survey. British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science 2015;7(3): 211-19.

1. National wide course topper in Health Research Fundamentals online course and exam conducted by National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai during July to September, 2016.
2. GM Prashant Memorial Award conferred by Indian Dental Association in March 2016 for scoring highest marks in the subject of Public Health Dentistry during NTRUHS University exams held in May 2015.

Paper Presentations

1. Dental Students’ Perspectives on Dental Education and Their Future Professional Career : A Cross-sectional Questionnaire Based Study at 67th Indian Dental Conference, Hyderabad, February 2014.
2. Total Dietary Fluoride Intake Among Pre-school Children of Different Social Classes in a Non-fluoridated city at XIX National conference of the IAPHD, Kochi, November 2014.
3. Evaluation of Effect of Brushite-Calcite and Two Indigenous Herbs in Removal of Fluoride From Water – A Pilot Study at XVIII National conference of the IAPHD, Lucknow, November 2013.
4. Empowering Rural Dentistry – The Vision of Tomorrow at XVII National conference of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Chennai, November 2012.

Posters Presentation

1. Empowering Rural Dentistry – The Vision of Tomorrow at XVII National conference of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Chennai, November 2012.