
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
He teaches undergraduate and post-graduate students in the field of Oral Medicine and Radiology. Teaching includes Training students in oral diagnosis and radiographic interpretation. He guides both Undergraduate and Post Graduate students in patient history taking and treatment planning. He is actively involved in guiding postgraduate dissertations and research projects.
Post Graduate training includes conducting seminars, journal clubs, and case discussions. He is also involved in various administrative responsibilities which include Curriculum planning and academic coordination and conducting Under Graduate and Post Graduate Examination and assessment activities. Key research thrust areas include Management of Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders, Radiomorphometric measurements using Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Biomarkers in Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Oral Medicine | III BDS & IV BDS |
| Oral Radiology | III BDS & IV BDS |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2003 | |
| MDS | Oral Medicine and Radiology | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2009 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | HOD | 15-07-2024 to till date |
| Professor | 29-04-2023 till date | |
| Associate Professor | 27.05.2014-20-04-2023 | |
| Reader | 26.05.2013-26.05.2014 | |
| Assistant Professor | 26-05-2009 - 26.05.2013 |