
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Encourages interactive and clinically oriented learning among undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, integrating demonstrations, case discussions, and hands-on training in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Actively involved in teaching, assessment, and mentoring students in clinical work, presentations, and short-term research projects. Engages in advanced research in regenerative endodontics, biomaterials, and 3D bioprinting, with a focus on dental pulp stem cell–based innovations.
Has multiple peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and ongoing PhD work, while regularly participating in academic development programs. Contributes to clinical care, research guidance, and institutional academic activities, promoting evidence-based practice, innovation, and a collaborative learning environment.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | III BDS |
| Preclinical Conservative Dentistry | II BDS |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDS | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | AJ Institute of Dental Sciences | 2020 |
| BDS | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2016 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, MAHE | Senior Lecturer | 11/2022 – Till Date |
| Manipal University College Malaysia, Melaka | Assistant Professor | 06/2022 – 11/2022 |
| A J Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Assistant Professor | 11/2021 – 06/2022 |
| Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Assistant Professor | 10/2020 – 11/2021 |