Sn no	Name of the faculty	Position	Experience (in yrs)	Total number of publications
1	Dr. Srinidhi V B	Professor and HOD	16	14
2	Dr.Puspa S	Professor	24	15
3	Dr.Srihari  Devalla	Professor	20	4
4	Dr.Indira Priyadarshini	Professor	13	8
5	Dr.Snigda G	Reader	6	3
6	Dr.Venu Babu Devalla	Reader	5	6
7	Dr. Pavan Kumar Galla	Senior lecturer	6	2
8	Dr.Madhavi K	Senior lecturer	5	1
9	Dr. Srikanth G	Senior lecturer	3	1
10	Dr.Goutham V	Senior lecturer	3	Nil
11	Dr. Rajeshwari P	Senior lecturer	2	Nil
12	Dr. Sai Kedar Ganesh V	Senior lecturer	2	Nil

II BDS

PRE CLINICAL CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY LABORATORY

EXERCISES

1. Identification and study of hand cutting instruments chisles, gingival margin trimmers, excavators and hatchet.
2. Identification and use of rotary cutting instruments in contra angle hand pieces burs (Micromotor) 3. Preparation class I and extended class I and class II and MOD’s and class V amounting to 10 exercises in plaster models.
3. 10 exercises in mounted extracted teeth of following

• Class I, 4 in number
• Class I extended cavities 2,
• Class II 4 in number and
• Class V 2 in number. Cavity preparation base application matrix and wedge placement restoration with amalgam.

5. Exercises on phantom head models which includes cavity preparation base and varnish application matrix and wedge placement followed by amalgam restoration.

• Class I – 5
• Class I with extension – 2
• Class II – 10
• Class II Mods – 2
• Class V and III for glass ionmers- 4
• Class V for amalgam – 2

6. Polishing of above restorations.
7. Demonstration of Class III and Class V cavity preparation. For composites on extracted tooth completing the restoration.
8. Polishing and finishing of the restoration of composites.
9. Identification and manipulation of varnish bases like Zinc Phosphate, Poly carboxylate, Glass Ionomers, Zinc Oxide, Euginol cements.
10. Identification and manipulation of various matrices, tooth separators and materials like composites and modified glassionomer cements.
11. Cast Restoration
12. Preparation of Class II inlay cavity
13. Fabrication of wax pattern
14. Sprue for inner attachment investing
15. Investing of wax pattern
16. Finishing and cementing of class II inlay in extracted tooth.
17. Endodontics
18. Identification of basic endodontic instruments
19. Cornal access cavity preparation on extracted. Upper central incisiors
20. Determination of working length.
21. Biomechanical preparation of root canal space of central incisor
22. Obturation of root canal spaces.
23. Closure of access cavity

 

S.NO	Theory TOPICS	NO. OF CLASSES
1.	Introduction  to Dental Materials	01
2.	Pulp protective agents – Cavity Varnish,  Liners& Bases	03
3.	Luting cements	01
4.	Adhesive cements a.    Zinc Polycarboxylate b.    GIC c.    Resin Cements	01 05 01
5.	Non-Adhesive cements a.    Zinc oxide Eugenol b.    Calcium hydroxide and MTA c.    Zinc Phosphate	01 03 01
6.	Silver Amalgam Introduction, composition and classification Setting reactions and properties Manipulation Bonded amalgam Mercury toxicity Clinical considerations of amalgam restorations	06
7.	Tarnish and corrosion	02
8.	Dentin bonding agents	02
9.	Composites Introduction, composition, classification Various composites Polymerization Properties Curing lamps and techniques	04
10.	Direct filling gold	02
11.	Biocompatibility	02
12.	Gutta percha	01
13.	Sealers Irrigating solutions and medicaments	01 02
14.	Calcium silicate based cements	02

 

 

S.NO	TOPICS	NO. OF CLASSES
1.	Introduction  To Operative Dentistry And Tooth Nomenclature	02
2.	Cariology	03
3.	Fundamentals Of Cavity Preparation	05
4.	Chair -Side Protocol and waste disposal	02
5.	Instrumentation In Operative Dentistry Dental burs	06
6.	Class I Cavity Preparation For Amalgam Restoration	01
7.	Class II Cavity Preparation For Amalgam Restoration	02
8.	Contacts And Contours Tooth Separation Matrices, Wedges	06
9.	Class III, IV & V Cavity Preparation	02
10.	Failures of amalgam restorations	03
11.	Finishing And Polishing Of Restorations	03
12.	Sterilization And Disinfection Waste disposal	02 01

III& IV BDS

Theory classes for III BDS

S.NO	TOPIC NAME
1.	Pt. evaluation, diagnosis & treatment planning
2.	Isolation Gingival Tissue Management
3.	Pain Management in operative dentistry
4.	Introduction to Composite restorations Tooth preparation for composites (Class I to VI)
5.	Indirect Tooth colored restorations
6.	Additional Esthetic procedures Shade selection Color and its applications Vital tooth bleaching Veneers Splinting and Conservative Bridges
7.	Occlusion in operative dentistry
8.	Biomechanics for restorative dentistry
9.	Complex Amalgam restorations
10.	Cast restorations
11.	Tooth preparation for Direct Filling Gold
12.	Tooth hypersensitivity
13.	Minimal Invasive Dentistry Caries risk assessment Caries diagnostic aids Caries Prevention Techniques
14.	LASERS in operative dentistry
15.	Nano technology in operative dentistry
16.	Non carious tooth defects
17.	Cavosurface margin configuration
18.	Periodontal aspects in operative dentistry
19.	Microleakage in operative dentistry
20.	Interim restorations

 

 

Theory classes for IV BDS

 

 

Practical: type of exercise and number to be performed (III & IV BDS)

• • • Class I amalgam restoration – 10
    • Class II amalgam restoration – 12
    • Class I composite restoration – 8
    • Class II composite restoration – 5
    • Class III composite restoration – 8
    • GLC restoration – 15
    • Root canal treatment – 2
    • Vital pulp therapy – 2

Internship

• • 1. Restoration of extensively mutilated teeth 5 Cases
    2. Inlay and onlay preparations 1 Case
    3. Use of tooth coloured restorative materials 4 Cases
    4. Treatment of discoloured vital and non-vital teeth 1 Case
    5. Management of dento alveolar fracture 1 Case
    6. Management of pulpless, single-rooted teeth without periapical lesion. 4 Cases
    7. Management of acute dento alveolar Infections 2 Cases
    8. Management of pulpless, single-rooted teeth with periapical lesion. 1 Case
    9. Non-surgical management of traumatised teeth during formative period

Curriculum

Postgraduate students
First year postgraduate

Sn no	Work on typodont teeth	Number
	Class II amalgam cavities Conservative preparation Conventional preparation	3 3
	Inlay cavity preparation including wax pattern and casting on premolars and molars Mesio-occlusal cavity Disto-occlusal cavity Mesioocclusodistal cavity	2 2 2
	Onlay preparation on molars including wax pattern and casting	2
	Full Crown a. Anterior b. Posterior (1 each to be processed)	2 2

 

S no	Pre Clinical work on natural teeth	Number
1.	Wax Carving of all permanent teeth
2.	Inlay on molars and premolars MO, DO, and MOD including wax pattern and casting	5
3.	Amalgam cavity preparation a. Conventional b. Conservative	2 2
4.	Complex amalgam on molar teeth	2
5.	Onlay on molars including wax pattern and casting – 02 (1 to be processed)	2
6.	Full crown premolars and molars (metal, PFM & – 04 Ceramic)	4
7.	Full crown anterior (PFM, composite& Ceramic)	3
8.	Veneers anterior teeth	2
9.	Composite a. Composite Filling (Class I,II,III & V) b. Inlay (Class I & II) c. Veneer d. Diastema Closure e. Angle Buildups	5 (each) 2 2 2 2

Endodontics:

1.	Sectioning of all maxillary and mandibular teeth (vertical & horizontal).
2.	Access cavity opening in relation to maxillary and mandibular permanent teeth.
3.	Access cavity preparation,BMP and Obturation a) Anterior (3 maxillary and 3 mandibular) – Conventional prep – Step back – Crown down – Obturation (2 lateral compaction and 1 thermoplasticized) b) Premolar (2 upper and 2 lower) obturation 1 each c) Molar (3 upper – 2 first molars and 1 second molar 3 lower – 2 first molars and 1 second molar) obturation 1 each	6 2 2 2 3   4   6
4.	Post and core preparation and fabrication in relation to anterior and posterior teeth a. Anterior 10 (Cast Post 5 and prefabricated post 5) b. Posterior 05 (Cast Post 2 and prefabricated post 5)
5.	Removable dies	4

Clinical Work:

A	Composite restorations	30
B	GIC Restorations	30
C	Complex amalgam restorations	5
D	Composite inlay + veneers (direct and indirect)	10
E	Ceramic jacket crowns	5
F	Post and core for anterior teeth 10	10
G	Bleaching vital	5
	Non vital	5
H	RCT Anterior	20
I	Endo surgery – observation and assisting	5

Second Year
Case discussion- 5

1	Ceramic jacket crowns	10
2	Post and core for anterior teeth	10
3	Post and core for posterior teeth	05
4	Composite restoration	15
5	Full crown for posterior teeth	15
6	Cast gold inlay	05
7	Other special types of work such as splinting – Reattachment of fractured teeth etc.	10
8	Anterior RCT	30
9	Posterior RCT	40
10	Endo surgery performed independently	05
11	Management of endo – Perio problems	05
12	Angle build up composite	05
13	Diastema closure	05
14	Composite Veneers	05

Under graduate teaching program as allotted by the HOD
• Seminars – 5 by each student
• Journal club – 5 by each student
• Dissertation work
• Prepare scientific paper / poster and present in conference and clinical meeting
• Library assignment to be submitted 18 months after starting of the course
• Internal assessment – theory and clinical
Third Year

Cast gold inlay- Onlay, cuspal restoration	10
Post and core	20
Molar endodontics	50
Endo surgery	05
Diastema Closure	05
Angle Build up	05
All other types of surgeries including crown lengthening, perioesthetics, hemi sectioning, splinting, replantation.

Presentation of:
• Seminars – 5 by each student
• Journal club – 5 by each student
• Under graduate teaching program as allotted by the HOD
• Internal assessment – theory and clinical

DECODING COMPLEX ROOT CANAL ANATOMIES IN DAY-TO-DAY CLINICAL PRACTICE

CIRCULAR

Continuing Dental Education bharat

Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics
Ongoing research work

S.NO	TITLE OF THE STUDY	NAME OF THE STUDY
1)	EFFICACY OF CHEMILUMINESCENCE BASED PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY IN ROOT CANAL DISINFECTION— AN IN VITRO MICROBIOLOGICAL STUDY.	B.M.PRAVALLIKA
2)	EVALUATION OF ELECTRODERMAL ACTIVITY DURING ENDODONTIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IN PATIENT WITH LIMITED COMMUNICATION:AN IN VIVO STUDY	G.PRAVALLIKA
3)	BACTERIAL LEAKAGE ASSESSMENT OF A NEW CALCIUM SILICATE BASED SEALER USING DIFFERENT OBTURATION TECHNIQUES:AN EX VIVO STUDY	K.MOUNIKA
4)	EFFECT OF PREHEATING, POST CURE HEATING AND COMBINED HEAT TREATMENT ON MICROHARDNESS OF BULK FILL BIS-GMA FREE AND BIS-GMA CONTAINING COMPOSITE RESIN RESTORATIVE MATERIALS: AN INVITRO STUDY	N.PRASANTHI
5)	EFFICACY OF CARBON DOTS AS PHOTOSENSITIZER IN ROOT CANAL DISINFECTION: AN EX VIVO MICROBIOLOGICAL STUDY	V.PRAPANNA
6)	DESENSITIZING ABILITY OF DIFFERENT DESENSITIZING AGENTS- AN INVIVO STUDY	K. SHEBA RANI
7)	COMPARISON OF TWO DIFFERENT MICROLEAKAGE SYSTEMS IN EVALUATING APICAL MICROLEAKAGE USING TWO DIFFERENT ROOT END FILLING MATERIALS:AN EX-VIVO STUDY	M.HEMA
8)	AN IN VITRO EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF APROTIC SOLVENTS ON BOND STRENGTH OPTIMIZATION IN COMPOSITE-TO-COMPOSITE REPAIR	MD.NEEMAN ALI
9)	ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTIVENESS OF INTRACANAL HEATING OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE USING COMPOSITE CURING LIGHT AND PREHEATING USING SPECIAL SYRINGE WARMER AGAINST E. FAECALIS BIOFILM:AN EX VIVO STUDY	M.POOJA
10)	COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF IMAGE QUALITY ASSESSMENT BETWEEN DIGITAL SLR CAMERA AND SMART PHONE CAMERA FOR DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY	K.RAJYALAKSHMI NAGA VENNELA
11)	EFFECT OF FINAL IRRIGANTS ON THE PUSHOUT BOND STRENGTH OF A BIOCERAMIC SEALER:AN EX-VIVO STUDY	CH.GOWTHAM
12)	COMPARATIVE ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTIVENESS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES, ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES AND NANO HYDROXYAPATITE GUTTAPERCHA ON ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS: AN INVITRO STUDY	S. SIVA TEJASWI

PUBLICATIONS (2019-2024)

• • 1. Role of lasers in operative dentistry and endodontics -Dr. Venu babu devalla Lambert academic publishing (LAP) 2024
  • 2. Babu DV, Ballullaya SV, S P, Taufin N, Naveen PS. Nanoparticles Induced Biomimetic Remineralization of Acid-Etched Dentin. J Dent (Shiraz). 2024 Dec 1;25(4):359-368. doi: 10.30476/dentjods.2024.98928.2117.
  • 3. Ganji MM, Satry TV, Rayudu PD, Sree AS, Priyadarsini MD, Babu DV. Comparison of Apical Debris and Irrigants Extrusion using Four Different Thermally Treated Endodontic File Systems: An ex vivo Study. J Res Adv Dent 2023;14(4):1-4.
  • 4. Mahitha N, Priyadarsini D, Babu DV. A Comparative Evaluation OfEtidronic Acid AndEdta Irrigating Solutions In Dentinal Demineralisation And Removal OfSmearlayer. Guident. 2023 Apr 1;16(5).
  • 5. Ganji MM, Satry TV, Rayudu PD, Sree AS, Priyadarsini MD, Babu DV. Comparison of apical debris and irrigants extrusion using four different thermally treated endodontic file systems: an ex vivo study. J Res Adv Dent. 2023;14(4):1–4.
  • 6. Taufin N, Priyadarshini BI, Shankarappa P, Ballullaya SV, Devalla S, Gavini S. Eighteen-month clinical performance of preheated nanoceramic resin-based composites in Class I occlusal cavities: A randomized clinical trial. J Conserv Dent. 2022 Jan-Feb;25(1):47-53.
  • 7. Gavini S, Devalla S, Shankarappa P, Padmaja M, Tiriveedi R, Ramakrishna J. Effect of Fluoride Recharge on the Microleakage of Fluoride-Releasing Restorative Materials: An Ex VivoConfocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Study. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2022 Apr 8;12(2):216-225.
  • 8. Sravya V, Deepa VL, Lalitha PL, Komandla DR, Bollu IP, Dalavai P. Role of phosphate-buffered saline on push-out bond strength of MTA Flow™ and Biodentine™ after acid challenge: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent. 2022 May-Jun;25(3):264-268. 
  • 9. Dharma P, Manisha GM, Vinay T, Babu DV. Comparing the cutting efficiency of heat-treated nickel titanium endodontic files with conventional nickel titanium endodontic files: a systematic review. Rama Univ J Dent Sci. 2022 Dec;9(4):5–11.
  • 10. Reddy JK, Malini DL, Ballullaya SV, Pushpa S, Devalla S, Reddy AV. Influence of “MOTRCS” factors on the performance of various direct and indirect restorations: A finite element analysis. J Conserv Dent. 2021 Jan-Feb;24(1):15-23.
  • 11. Ballulaya SV, Taufin N, Deepthi N, Devella VB. Application of CBCT Data and Three-Dimensional Printing for Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment: Three Case Reports. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Biosciences. 2021 Jul 1;9(3):206-10. 
  • 12. Indugu V, Ravivarma M, Divya K, Neelima K, Dhari VK, Babu DV. Comparative assessment of pain control in fixed orthodontic therapy by using rubber-based teethers vs ibuprofen. Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry. 2021;11(2):40–4.
  • 13. Vusurumarthi V, Ballullaya SV, Pushpa S, Veluvarti VRK, Loka PR, Galla PK. Evaluation and Comparison of Caries Excavation Efficacy of Three Different Burs: A Micro-computed Tomographic-assisted Study. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2020 Apr 14;10(2):213-219.

LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS IN THE LAST 5 YEARS:

• • 1. Won the best paper presentation in 25^thIACDE National PG convention in Agra (2025) – Rajyalakshmi naga vennela ,Dr. N. prasanthi (PGs).
    2. Won the best paper presentation in 8^th IDA Telangana state Dental Conference (2024) – Dr Harshitha (PG).
    3. Won the best paper presentation in 39^thIACDE National conference in Mumbai (2024) – Dr. Pravallika and Dr Gowtham (PGs).
    4. Won the best paper award in 37^TH IACDE National conference in Bhopal (2023) – Dr Mounika , Dr Sireesha (PGs) .
    5. Won the best paper award in 37^thIACDE National conference in Bhopal (2023) – DR Srinidhi V B ( HOD)
    6. Won the best poster presentation in 22^ndIACDE National PG convention in Rajahmundry (2022) – Dr Saajani (PG).
    7. Won the best paper presentation in 22^ndIACDE National PG convention in Rajahmundry (2022) – Dr Sandhyasree (PG).
    8. Won the best paper presentation in 22^ndIACDE National PG convention in Rajahmundry (2022) – Dr Rayudu , Dr Manisha (PGs).
    9. Won the best paper presentation in 22^ndIACDE National PG convention in Rajahmundry(2022) – Dr Ajay kumar , Dr Sai Ram . (PGs)
    10. Won the best paper presentation in 34^th IACDE National PG Conference in Mumbai (2019) – Dr Snigdha , Dr Rajeswari , Dr Archana (PGs).
    11. Won the best poster presentation in 34^th IACDE National PG Conference in Mumbai (2019) – Dr Sameera , Dr Ganesh (PGs)