Dr. S Karthik

Dr; S. Karthik is an accomplished academician and clinician actively engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate dental education; Committed to academic excellence, he adopts interactive and student-centered teaching approaches, fostering critical thinking through discussions, questions, and structured quizzes during lectures. Academic & Teaching Contributions Dr; Karthik is actively involved in both preclinical and clinical teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students. He emphasizes active learning methodologies to enhance student engagement and promote analytical thinking during lectures and clinical discussions; A significant focus of his work is postgraduate education, where he mentors students in clinical practice, research activities, seminar presentations, and journal clubs.

He also contributes to the academic assessment process by preparing question papers and serving as an examiner for both undergraduate and postgraduate practical examinations; Clinical Expertise & International Training Dr. S; Karthik is an "International Team for Implantology (ITI) Scholar", with advanced training from prestigious global institutions: Tokyo Medical and Dental University (Institute of Science), Tokyo, Japan – Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Medicine (1 year) Eastman Dental Hospital, Rome, Italy – Department of Periodontology and Implantology (4 months) This international exposure has significantly strengthened his expertise in implant dentistry, enabling him to effectively guide postgraduate students in diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning for implant-supported rehabilitations. Research & Professional Development Dr; Karthik is actively involved in research within the field of Prosthodontics, with a particular focus on oral implantology. He remains committed to continuous professional development through regular participation in: Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programs Workshops and hands-on training National and international conferences He also serves as a Guest Editor for Frontiers in Dental Medicine, contributing to a special issue on: "Innovative Methods for Diagnosing and Managing Peri-Implantitis: Non-Surgical and Surgical Approaches.” Institutional & Co-Curricular Responsibilities Beyond academics, Dr; Karthik plays an active role in institutional development and student engagement.

He currently serves as the **Staff Cultural Coordinator**, organizing and overseeing cultural initiatives at institutional level like "Hues", including involvement in the annual university cultural event “Utsav”; At the institutional level, he mentors student clubs such as: Inquizitor (Quizzing Club) & Malang (Dramatics Club). He also serves as a Teacher Guardian, supporting undergraduate students in adapting to academic life and guiding their personal and professional development throughout their stay in Manipal; Through these roles, he contributes meaningfully to the holistic development of students and fosters a vibrant campus environment. Vision Dr; S. Karthik aims to integrate clinical expertise with innovative teaching practices to nurture competent, ethical, and well-rounded dental professionals.