The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry is focused on providing dental care to children and adolescents, including children with special health care needs, in a child as well as parent friendly manner, keeping in mind the goal to build life-long trust between the dentist and the child, facilitating continuing oral health care well into their adulthood. The department accomplishes this by training their staff and instill in students the necessary principles of behaviour shaping, behaviour modification and management skillsets, as well as an in-depth knowledge into the mechanics of oral health problems of children across the various age groups.
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Faculty
Dr. Padmaraj Hegde
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email jkshim@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 1996-12-19
- Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
- Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
- Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
- Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS
- Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
- Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
- Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
- Professor & Head Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
- Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT
- Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
- Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors
- Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
- Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities
- Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
- Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
- Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
- Fellow of IE(India)
- Logic Design
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Finite Automata & formal Languages
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Systems Programming
- RDBMS
- Microprocessors & Peripherals
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Compiler Design,
- Computer Graphics
- VLSI Design
- C# Programming & .NET Concepts
- Embedded and Real Time Systems
- Cryptography and Network Security
- MIS
- CAD for VLSI
- System simulation and Modelling.
Conference/Journal publications
- Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
- Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
- Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
- Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
- Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
- Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
- So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
- President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
- Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
- Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
- Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
- Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
- Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
- BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
- Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
- Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
- President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
- Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal
Research Thrust Areas
- Clinical and community preventive research in children form a major thrust area in the activities of the department, among its other services.
- Dental care and management of children with special health care needs.
- Behavioural dentistry for the management of children in dental clinics.
- Dental management of children with sleep disorders.
- Oral gymnastics and myofunctional corrections of early orthodontic problems in children.
Services
The department conducts and participates in various community outreach programmes, including school dental health programmes, both in conjunction with other departments and independently. Regular peripheral treatment visits are made to rural centre clinics for the provision of affordable quality dental care to pediatric patients across the district. It also hosts a specialized branch offering dental care to children with special needs in an integrated environment with the medical fraternity on a regular basis as part of the NSPECC programme initiative. The department also hosts various state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for clinical practice and research in its field.
Achievements
Achievements since 2014-15:
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry – recognized as the Most Proactive Department in the field of Pedodontics, by Guident, in the year 2019-20.
- Prof. Dr. Amitha M. Hegde (Head of Department) – recognized as a “Distinguished Woman” in the field of Pediatric Dentistry on International Women’s Day, by the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD), on 8th March 2020.
- Prof. Dr. Amitha M. Hegde (Head of Department) – recognized as the Most Proactive Dental Academician, by Guident, in the year 2019-20.
- Prof. Dr. Amitha M. Hegde – recognized as a National Advisor at PedoGuide, 15th ISPPD National PG convention, in 2018.
Dr. MANJU R
- Designation Professor & Head of the Department
- Email drmanjur@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS, MDS
Forensic Odontology
Best research paper award in 2018 by NITTE (Deemed to be University)
- Manju.R, Amitha M Hegde, Anisha Keshan Environmental arsenic contamination and its effect on dental caries experience in school children- Journal of Advanced Oral Research 2017 8(1): 1-5
- Manju.R, Amitha M Hegde, Paul Parlees, Anisha Keshan. Environmental Arsenic Contamination and its Effect on Intelligence Quotient of School Children in a Historic Gold Mining Area Hutti, North Karnataka, India: A Pilot Study- Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice July-Sep 2017 vol8(3): 364-367
- Neil J De Souza, Manju R , Amitha M Hegde, Accuracy of clinical methods of age estimation based on permanent teeth presents erupted: A study on the coastal population of India Forensic Science International 289 (2018) 448e1-448e5
- Suman P, Manju R, Shetty VA, Hegde AM, Rao S. Sex determination from the pulp tissue of deciduous teeth exposed to natural soil and wet clay-A PCR study. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2020 Jul 1; 31(4):562
- Manju R Nair, Veena Shetty, Prachi Suman, Shama Rao, Muthtamil Sampath, Ravi M Subrahmanya, Gender determination by polymerase chain reaction using pulp tissue of deciduous teeth stored in fresh water and natural soil.World Journal of Dentistry. September-October 2020; 11(5): 402-407.
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
DNA based Molecular Analysis of Pulp Tissue of Deciduous Teeth for Gender Determination after Exposure to Various Environmental Conditions"
Dr. AMITHA M. HEGDE
- Designation Senior Professor
- Contact No.
- Joining date
- BDS from A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences under Mangalore University in July 1992
- MDS Degree (Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry) from A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences under Mangalore University in July 1994
- She was awarded Ph.D. Degree by Priest University, Thanjavur in the year 2016
Special child care and stem cell therapy
Best outgoing student of the year 1991.
- She hosted a successful 33rd national conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) held in Mangalore on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of November 2011
- She has also organized various CDE programs, workshops in the institution, and also a National PG convention in the year 2005
- She served as the President of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) for the year 2011-2012. The Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) had honored her with "B.R. VACHER ORATION AWARD" based on for her outstanding performance as the President of ISPPD for the year 2012- 2013
- The Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) had honored her with the fellowship for her outstanding work in the academic field of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry for the year 2013-14.
- Dr. Amitha M Hegde was appointed as external expert for the faculty selection committee meeting held in Manipal
- She was also a part of the evaluation of Advanced research proposals at RGUHS for the year 2015-16 and Rajiv Gandhi University Ph.D. Registration Committee member and EC Member of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry academic board
- She got Best Research PaperAward 2018 published from best Research Paper at ABSMIDS
- She is also appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry and the Jaypee International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. She has presented numerous papers at various national and international conferences including the International Conference of Pediatric Dentistry in Sydney, Australia. she has also written a textbook titled Pediatric Dentistry for Special Child.
- She is also a Ph.D. guide and has Six Ph.D. candidates under her. She has been an internal as well external examiner to various national and international boards including the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Publications
- Accuracy of clinical methods of age estimation based on permanent teeth present as erupted: A study on the coastal population of India, 2018 Forensic Science International.
- Effect of virtual reality distraction on pain and anxiety during dental treatment in 5 to 8-year-old children, 2019 Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
- Effect of crude apple extract on the cariogenic factors of Streptococcus mutants: An in vitro study,2018 Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
- Environmental arsenic contamination and its effect on intelligence quotient of school children in a historic gold mining area Hutti, North Karnataka, India: A pilot study, 2017 Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
- Characterization of Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Anterior Teeth with Varying Levels of Root Resorption 2021, Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry.
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
On Special child care and stem cell therapy etc
Also served as the Dean of Students Welfare and Activities
Dr KAVITA RAI
- Designation Visiting Professor
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS,MDS
Dr. RAJMOHAN SHETTY
- Designation Professor
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS,MDS
Dr. VABITHA SHETTY
- Designation Professor
- Email drvabithashetty@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS, MDS
- Sleep disorders in children
- Children with special health care needs
- Preventive dentistry
Guest speaker at National Conference (ISPPD)
Lucknow 2013
- Evaluation of Antiplaque and Antimicrobial activity of Cocoa bean extract: An In Vivo Study. World Journal of Dentistry, 2021
- Effect of Virtual reality distraction on pain and Anxiety during dental treatment in 5 to 8-year-old children. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2019
- Effect of crude apple extract on the cariogenic factors of Streptococcus mutans: An in vitro study. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2018
- Remineralizing and anticariogenic benefits of pure milk - A review. NUJHS, 2016
- A novel music based tooth brushing system for blind children. Journal of Indian society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2013
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Dr. AMARSHREE A. SHETTY
- Designation Additional Professor & Associate Dean, Student welfare
- Email dramarshreeshetty@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS, MDS, PHD
2nd Best paper in the Research category of Scientific Presentation in the 2nd Congress Of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry in conjunction with 3rd Annual Conference of Nepalese Association of Pediatric Dentistry held at Katmandu, Nepal on 4rth to 6th April 2019
RAJYOTSAVA AWARD was conferred on 1st November 2020 by Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Dakshina Kannada.
RAJYOTSAVA AWARD was conferred on 1st November 2020 by Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Dakshina Kannada.
Geethanjali G, Amarshree A. Shetty, Amitha M. Hegde, Delisha Y. Fernandes. Non-Invasive Management of Natal Tooth.J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sciences, 2020; 9(16): 1402-1404
Geethanjali G, Amarshree A. Shetty, Amitha M. Hegde. Craniofacial and Oral Features of Williams Syndrome- A Rare Case Report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2020; 14(7): 05-07. Nair DJ, Shetty AA, Hegde AM. Efficacy of a Modified Audio-Tactile Performance Technique with Braille (ATP) on the Oral Hygiene Status of Visually-Impaired Children. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021 Jan 1;45(1):15-21. AM Hegde, AA Shetty, N Lolayekar, DJ Nair, HS Nair - Prevalence of Malocclusion among Children with Special Health Care Needs and the Awareness of Their Parents towards Pediatric Orthodontic Care.Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical sciences:2018:1-7
Geethanjali G, Amarshree A. Shetty, Amitha M. Hegde. Craniofacial and Oral Features of Williams Syndrome- A Rare Case Report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2020; 14(7): 05-07. Nair DJ, Shetty AA, Hegde AM. Efficacy of a Modified Audio-Tactile Performance Technique with Braille (ATP) on the Oral Hygiene Status of Visually-Impaired Children. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021 Jan 1;45(1):15-21. AM Hegde, AA Shetty, N Lolayekar, DJ Nair, HS Nair - Prevalence of Malocclusion among Children with Special Health Care Needs and the Awareness of Their Parents towards Pediatric Orthodontic Care.Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical sciences:2018:1-7
Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
- Parental attitudes and awareness towards oral health of healthy children during the pandemic Covid-19 in Man galore Taluk. Part I
- Covid Education to Teachers in Government aided and un-aided schools of Mangalore Taluk
- Parental concerns towards unmet needs of children with special needs during the pandemic Covid 19
- Parental attitudes and awareness towards oral health of children with special needs during the Pandemic Covid 19 in Mangalore Taluk - Part II
- Levels of awareness of preventive protocols amongst special educators in schools during COVID-19.
Dr. SRIKALA BHANDARY
- Designation Additional Professor
- Email drsrikalabhandary@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS,MDS
- Special children
- Plant based research
- Forensic Odotontology
- S Bhandary, N. Hari Salivary biomarker levels and oral health status of children with autistic spectrum disorders: A comparative study. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry 2017 vol 18: 91-96
- Bhandary S, Rao S, Shetty S, D,Cruz AM Estimation of salivary biomarkers in passive smoking children- A comparative study" Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science: 2016, Vol .15(2) 160-165
- Srikala Bhandary, Elaine Ang Zuo Mei, Urvashi A Shetty Assessment of perception and preferences of parent's and children's towards their dentist and dental treatment: A questionnaire study. International Journal of Dental and Health Sciences 2018 Original Article Volume 04, Issue 05: 1176-1183
- Srikala Bhandary, Pooja M. R. Urvashi Ashwin Shetty Pediatricians Perceptions towards the Use of Sweetened Liquid Medications and its Relationship to Oral Health of Children. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. 8(41) 3070-3073.2019
- Srikala Bhandary, Lekshmi R Suresh, Urvashi A Shetty, Kavitha Rai Blindness to the dental needs of children with visual impairments: caregiver's perspectives on traumatic dental injuries. World Journal of Dentistry Volume 11 Issue 4 (July-August 2020
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Dr. Ananthu H
- Designation Lecturer
- Email ananthu.h@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, (MAHE), Mangalore, India
(Graduated in September 2018)
MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, (MAHE), Mangalore, India
(Graduated in May 2022)
FAGE (Fellowship of Academy of Higher Education)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Local Anaesthesia techniques in Pediatric Dentistry, Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Habits in children
- Presented a scientific review poster titled " Decoding the neonatal oral cavity: An overview of the common lesions and their management" at the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Virtual Conference, 2020 (IAPD20 Virtual).
- Presented a scientific review poster titled "From milk to green tea extract: An overview of the different storage and transport media for avulsed teeth before replantation" at the 28 th Congress of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry.
- Presented posters at the National conferences and conventions organized by the ISPPD (2019-2020).
Revamping Pediatric Dental Practice: The COVID 19 influence. Review article published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, July 2021.
Articaine: Opening up a new vista for Pediatric Patients. Review article published in Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, October 2021.
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Dr. MEGHNA BHANDARY
- Designation Lecturer
- Email drmeghna@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS, MDS
- Special Child Care
- Stem Cell Therapy
Publications :
- Characterization Of Stem Cells From Human Exfoliated Deciduous Anterior Teeth With Varying Levels Of Root Resorption Journal Of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2021
- Negative Impacts Of Electronic Gadgets On School Going Children In Dakshina Kannada District Journal Of Advanced Medical And Dental Sciences Research, 2019
- Evaluation Of Plaque pH Changes Following Consumption Of Health Drinks By Children: A Pilot Study Journal Of Clinical And Diagnostic Research, 2017
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
- Comparison of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous posterior teeth with varying levels of root resorption" in Stem Cell Investigation journal. Accepted date- May 17,2021
- Augmentation of the narrow anterior alveolar ridge using autogenous block onlay graft in a Pediatric patient - A case report. International Journal of Clinical Pediatric dentistry accepted date - 6th May 2020
Dr. PRAJNA P. NAYAK
- Designation Lecturer
- Email drprajna@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
MDS batch 2016 - 2019
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, MAHE
Manipal
BDS batch 2009-2014 AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, RGUHS
BDS batch 2009-2014 AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, RGUHS
- Non-dental biofilm induced traumatic gingival lesion in a child - A case report Journal: Dental Update Status: Accepted
- "Nanomedicine in cancer clinics: Are we there yet?" Journal: Current Pathobiology Reports Link: https://rdcu.be/cgIw4
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
- Early childhood caries
- Nano dentistry
- Dental traumatology
Dr. Krithika Shetty
- Designation Lecturer
- Email krithika.shetty@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
BDS
A J Institute of Dental Sciences
Batch 2019-20
MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from A J Institute of Dental Sciences-
Batch 2013-14
Behaviour management, Pediatric Endodontics
1. Best Paper in the Scientific Paper Presentation at the 2nd World Dental Sciences and Oral Health Conference, Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh | December 2021
2. 10th rank, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences 2017
3. Best Paper in the Scientific session for the research paper "A Survey of Factors Inducing Stress Among Dental Students" | 1st Student Conference of Research in Education, Manipal University, 2017
4. 2nd position Table Clinic, IDAs Students' Symposium, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | October 2017
5. 3rd position, Poster Presentation | IDAs Students' Symposium, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | October 2017
6. 3rd position in Paper Presentation, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet in collaboration with International Dental Educationists Association (IDEA) | February 2017
7. Best paper in Scientific presentation at the 2nd Inter State & 42nd Karnataka State
Dental Conference | November 2014
1. Esthetic and Functional Rehabilitation of a child with complete anodontia in primary and mixed dentition stage: A Case Report with 4-year follow-up | International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry |
2. Comparative Evaluation of Remineralization Potential of Sodium Fluoride Varnish and Sodium Fluoride Varnish Fortified with Bioglass -An In Vitro Study | International Journal of Advanced Research | 2022
3. Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Various Herbal Root Canal Irrigants Against Enterococcus Faecalis - An In Vitro Study | International Journal of Advanced Research | 2022
4. Early Childhood Caries and Infant Oral Health -Knowledge, Attitude, Practices Among Pediatricians and General Practitioners in Udupi District | International Journal of Advanced Research | 2022
5. Comparison of Anti-Bacterial Efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride and sodium fluoride in pre-school children- An In-vivo Study | International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology | May - 2021
6. Cystic Complex Odontoma- A Case Report | EC Dental Science | 2018
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Dr. Namitha P. Kamath
- Designation Reader
- Email namithapkamath@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. 9742868960
- Joining date
Pedo Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Outstanding individual contribution in community service projects, during the year 2017, conferred by IDA Udupi district branch.
1. The effect of aloe vera and tea tree oil mouthwashes, on the oral health of school children. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. Volume 21, pages 61-66, 2020. DOI:10.1007/s40368-019-00445-5
2. Efficacy of Concomitant therapy with fluoride and chlorhexidine varnish on remineralization of incipient lesions in children. International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2016. DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1381
3. Stem cells- a new lease of life. IDA Bulletin.
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
1. Principal author - manuscript submitted - supervised toothbrushing after mid-day meal and its effect on oral hygiene of school children.
2. Case review under preparation for long space maintainers.
3. Co-author in a manuscript submitted for publication.
Deputed to work in Dental Dept at Nitte Gajria Hospital since December 2013.
Dr. Kavitha Rai
- Designation Visiting Professor
- Contact No.
- Joining date
