
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Dr.Vaudev Ballal is actively involved in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students. He provides undergraduate training to Second, Third, and Fourth Year BDS students in Operative Dentistry and Endodontics through lectures, clinical training, and academic guidance. He supervises the second year BDS students in their pre-clinical operative skills and also directs the Third- and Fourth-Year students during their clinical activities which assist them in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. At the postgraduate level, he guides students through academic discussions, seminars, clinical case management, and research-related activities.
He supports their development of advanced clinical skills in diagnosis, treatment planning and comprehensive patient care. He also undertakes advanced research training for post-graduate students in scientific manuscript drafting and publication. He is a PhD guide who has been supervising students in MAHE and other institutions.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Conservative Dentistry | II BDS, III BDS, IV BDS |
| Endodontics | III and IV BDS |
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | Post graduate students |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad | 1998 | |
| MDS | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2004 |
| PhD | Endodontics | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2011 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Professor | 01.10.2020 till date |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Additional Professor | 16.01.2013 to 30.09.2020 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Associate Professor | 14.07.2009 to 16.01.2013 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Reader | 14.07.2007 to 14.07.2009 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 14.07.2004 to 14.07.2007 |