
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Dr. Jothi Varghese is involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Periodontology at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal. She provides undergraduate training for Third and Fourth Year BDS students through lectures, clinical instruction, and academic guidance.
She supervises their clinical activities, helping them strengthen their skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and periodontal patient care. She guides postgraduate students through academic discussions, seminars, clinical case management, and research-related activities. She supports them in developing advanced skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, periodontal therapy, and patient care, while also encouraging their participation in departmental academic activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Periodontology | Final year BDS |
| Periodontology | Third year BDS |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDS | Periodontology | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2006 |
| BDS | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 1997 | |
| Certificate in Laser Dentistry | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2010 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal | Professor | 2025 to till date |
| Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal | Professor and Head | 2020-2025 |
| Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal | Associate Professor | 2012 to 2020 |
| Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal | Reader | 2011 to 2012 |
| Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal | Assistant Professor | 2008 to 2011 |
| AJ institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore | Assistant Professor | 2007 to 2008 |