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Oral Pathology & Microbiology

Since 2006, this postgraduate centre has played a key role in guiding patient treatment, supported by specialized Haematology, Cytology & Histopathology, and Microbiology laboratories that aid clinical
decision-making and research across dental specialties. Training follows a three-pronged approach—university curriculum, problem-based learning, and critical analysis—to ensure academic and clinical excellence while fostering intellectual, rational, and social skills, producing proficient Oral Pathologists dedicated to patient care.

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Activities/ Achievements

2025

  • Dr. Shashidara R Keynote speaker at Intracommand CDE on Oral Cancer: A Multidimensional Challenge

  • Received Research Grant of Rs. 5.25 lakhs from RGUHS

2024

  • Launch of Add-on Courses on Salivary Diagnostics, Dental Occlusion, and Creative Writing

  • Dr. Shashidara R – Keynote Speaker at Innobiodent 3 on Salivary Diagnostics

2023

  • Dr. Yadhukrishna Ranked 2nd in RGUHS PG Examinations

  • Virtual Awareness Programme (VAP): Way to curb the tobacco menace and Oral cancer?

2021

  • Launch of Virtual Clinics for training during COVID

  • Dr. Yadhukrishna Ranked 8th in RGUHS PG Basic Examinations

  • Dr. Shashidara R Nominated as Board of Studies Member (PG), RGUHS

2020

  • First Comprehensive Workshop on Oral Cancer, Tobacco, Prevention & Challenges

  • Master Class – Oration Series 11 with Dr. Anita Borges

  • Master Class – Oration Series 12 with Dr. W. M. Tilakaratne

2019

  • Establishment of Centre for Forensic Odontology

  • Hands-on Workshop in Forensic Odontology for Kodagu Police Department

  • Master Class – Oration Series 10 with Dr. Tilakaratne

  • Research Grants Worth Rs. 38 Lakhs Received

2018

  • Launch of Problem-Based Learning and Evidence-Based Dentistry Modules

  • Workshop on Dental Sleep Medicine

Publications

    • Liquid-based cytology in the diagnosis of oral pre-cancer, cancer, and other oral lesions – Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 28(4), 535-543

    • Comparative evaluation of thermal impact of 980 nm diode laser on soft tissue… – Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology 28(1), 91-98

    • Airway-centric orthodontics: a review on oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea – Frontiers of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine 6

    • Case report: Mistaken identity of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma treated as periapical lesion…

    • Senescence in oral lichen planus using SMP-30 marker

    • Evaluation of Albizia lebbeck bark extracts on cariogenic Streptococcus mutans

    • Randomized clinical trial of oral probiotic S. salivarius M18 in children

    • Immune System and Malnutrition: The Inseparable Duo in Managing HIV

    • Prevalence of Civatte bodies in Oral Lichen Planus

    • Youth and Zero Cancer Prevalence in India – An Achievable Goal? – JCDR

    • Relationship between trappin-2 and gingipain in periodontal conditions – JIAP

    • Anticancer properties of Hottentotta rugiscutis scorpion venom – IJCMAS

    • Microwave vs Conventional Tissue Processing in Oral Pathology: Oral Maxillofac Pathol J

    • Evaluation of gingival tissue samples for determining time of death – Forensic Science International

    • Curcumin antifungal activity… – Indian Journal of Dental Research

    • Smartphone vs photomicrography whole slide imaging – JFMPC

    • Desmoplastic ameloblastoma – Case report – JFMPC

    • Anti-candidal probiotic activity in PMDs – JIDMR

    • VELscope in oral precancer diagnosis – J Multi Dent Res

    • Automated counting of bacterial colonies by image analysis – JIDMR

    • FHIT expression in odontogenic lesions – Indian J Pathol Microbiol

    • Tobacco-induced alterations in exfoliated epithelial cells – Image analysis study

    • Koilocytes: A Review – J Multi Dent Res

Research

    • Oral Mycology

    • Oral Precancer and Cancer

    • Oral microbiome in dental caries & periodontopathies

    • Forensic Odontology

    • Disinfection of dental unit effluents using ozonated water – microbiologic study

    • Apoptosis assessment in Oral Lichen Planus by TUNEL assay

    • Comparative RSK2 expression in selected epithelial odontogenic tumors – relationship to histogenesis

    • Anti-microbial effect of white vs green tea on Streptococcus mutans and impact on salivary pH

    • Colonization of Streptococcus mutans and salivary pH in dental caries & association with periodontal disease severity before & after therapy

    • Antimicrobial efficacy of cranberry & probiotic chocolates on Streptococcus mutans – in vitro study

    • Effect of curcumin on Candida albicans – in vitro microbiological study

    • Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans by isolated soil fungi – in vitro study

    • Organic replacements for tissue fixation and processing

    • Influence of methodology & techniques on bitemark analysis

woman-patient-dentist.jpg

Activities/ Achievements

2025

  • Dr. Shashidara R Keynote speaker at Intracommand CDE on Oral Cancer: A Multidimensional Challenge

  • Received Research Grant of Rs. 5.25 lakhs from RGUHS

2024

  • Launch of Add-on Courses on Salivary Diagnostics, Dental Occlusion, and Creative Writing

  • Dr. Shashidara R – Keynote Speaker at Innobiodent 3 on Salivary Diagnostics

2023

  • Dr. Yadhukrishna Ranked 2nd in RGUHS PG Examinations

  • Virtual Awareness Programme (VAP): Way to curb the tobacco menace and Oral cancer?

2021

  • Launch of Virtual Clinics for training during COVID

  • Dr. Yadhukrishna Ranked 8th in RGUHS PG Basic Examinations

  • Dr. Shashidara R Nominated as Board of Studies Member (PG), RGUHS

2020

  • First Comprehensive Workshop on Oral Cancer, Tobacco, Prevention & Challenges

  • Master Class – Oration Series 11 with Dr. Anita Borges

  • Master Class – Oration Series 12 with Dr. W. M. Tilakaratne

2019

  • Establishment of Centre for Forensic Odontology

  • Hands-on Workshop in Forensic Odontology for Kodagu Police Department

  • Master Class – Oration Series 10 with Dr. Tilakaratne

  • Research Grants Worth Rs. 38 Lakhs Received

2018

  • Launch of Problem-Based Learning and Evidence-Based Dentistry Modules

  • Workshop on Dental Sleep Medicine

Publications

    • Liquid-based cytology in the diagnosis of oral pre-cancer, cancer, and other oral lesions – Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 28(4), 535-543

    • Comparative evaluation of thermal impact of 980 nm diode laser on soft tissue… – Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology 28(1), 91-98

    • Airway-centric orthodontics: a review on oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea – Frontiers of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine 6

    • Case report: Mistaken identity of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma treated as periapical lesion…

    • Senescence in oral lichen planus using SMP-30 marker

    • Evaluation of Albizia lebbeck bark extracts on cariogenic Streptococcus mutans

    • Randomized clinical trial of oral probiotic S. salivarius M18 in children

    • Immune System and Malnutrition: The Inseparable Duo in Managing HIV

    • Prevalence of Civatte bodies in Oral Lichen Planus

    • Youth and Zero Cancer Prevalence in India – An Achievable Goal? – JCDR

    • Relationship between trappin-2 and gingipain in periodontal conditions – JIAP

    • Anticancer properties of Hottentotta rugiscutis scorpion venom – IJCMAS

    • Microwave vs Conventional Tissue Processing in Oral Pathology: Oral Maxillofac Pathol J

    • Evaluation of gingival tissue samples for determining time of death – Forensic Science International

    • Curcumin antifungal activity… – Indian Journal of Dental Research

    • Smartphone vs photomicrography whole slide imaging – JFMPC

    • Desmoplastic ameloblastoma – Case report – JFMPC

    • Anti-candidal probiotic activity in PMDs – JIDMR

    • VELscope in oral precancer diagnosis – J Multi Dent Res

    • Automated counting of bacterial colonies by image analysis – JIDMR

    • FHIT expression in odontogenic lesions – Indian J Pathol Microbiol

    • Tobacco-induced alterations in exfoliated epithelial cells – Image analysis study

    • Koilocytes: A Review – J Multi Dent Res

Research

    • Oral Mycology

    • Oral Precancer and Cancer

    • Oral microbiome in dental caries & periodontopathies

    • Forensic Odontology

    • Disinfection of dental unit effluents using ozonated water – microbiologic study

    • Apoptosis assessment in Oral Lichen Planus by TUNEL assay

    • Comparative RSK2 expression in selected epithelial odontogenic tumors – relationship to histogenesis

    • Anti-microbial effect of white vs green tea on Streptococcus mutans and impact on salivary pH

    • Colonization of Streptococcus mutans and salivary pH in dental caries & association with periodontal disease severity before & after therapy

    • Antimicrobial efficacy of cranberry & probiotic chocolates on Streptococcus mutans – in vitro study

    • Effect of curcumin on Candida albicans – in vitro microbiological study

    • Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans by isolated soil fungi – in vitro study

    • Organic replacements for tissue fixation and processing

    • Influence of methodology & techniques on bitemark analysis

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