
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Dr. Tina Puthen Purayil serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Manipal College of Dental Sciences. She provides leadership in the academic, clinical, research, and administrative activities of the department, overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical training, patient care services, and research initiatives. Her responsibilities also include mentoring postgraduate students, coordinating faculty activities, and organizing academic and scientific programs in restorative dentistry and endodontics.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | II BDS |
| III BDS | |
| IV BDS | |
| Post Graduate |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore | 2001 | |
| MDS | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore | 2006 |
| Post Graduate Certificate course in Laser Dentistry | Laser | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2015 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Professor and Head | 1.3.2025 to Till Date |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Professor | 16.1.2025-1.3.2025 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Associate Professor | 29.11.2012-15.1.2025 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Reader | 29.11.2011-28.11.2012 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 9.10.2007-28.11.2011 |