Introduction
The Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology was established in the year 1999 at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences. This specialty of Dentistry includes Dental Anatomy, Histology, Embryology and Pathology. Forensic Odontology, an emerging field in Dentistry also comes under this department.
Dental Anatomy and Histology forms the foundation to better understanding of Clinical Dentistry for first year undergraduates and Oral Pathology teaches third year undergraduates to identify various pathologic conditions clinically as well as on histo-pathologic examination. The department has a well-equipped histopathology lab for tissue processing where routine H & E staining, special staining, Immunohistochemistry and Exfoliative Cytology are carried out regularly to facilitate precise and accurate diagnosis for appropriate treatment plan. There is a Haematologic laboratory where blood investigations can be done.
- To provide knowledge of basic dental anatomy and morphology which is absolutely essential for further study of Dentistry
- To identify various pathologic conditions clinically as well as histopathologically for appropriate treatment plan
- To acquire knowledge in the basics of molecular based techniques, immunology, genetics and to accomplish research in oral cancer and other oral diseases.
To become a centre of excellence in the field of Oral Pathology through futuristic development by introducing new technologies like
- Cell culture labs
- Stem cell research
- Karyotyping
- Molecular studies
Facilities
Research Activities
The Head of the Department is guiding PhD students of other Universities.
| Name of the PG | Guide / Co-Guide | Title of the Thesis | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dr. Arun Mohan |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Immunohistochemical expression of podoplanin in normal mucosa, oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. |
2014 |
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Dr. George Jacob |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Immunohistochemical expression of survivin in normal mucosa, oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. |
2014 |
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Dr. Gomakumar |
Guide – Dr.Girish K.L, |
Comparing the reliability of barr bodies, palatal rugae and mesio distal dimensions of maxillary canine and central incisors in determination of sex |
2014 |
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Dr. Krishna Prasad |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Expression of Cyclin D1 in normal mucosa, oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. |
2015 |
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Dr. Sudha Rani |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Expression of PTEN in normal mucosa, oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous
cell carcinoma
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2015 |
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Dr. Akhil |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Determination of accuracy of radiological age estimation using Indian version of Demirjian’s formula in population of Kanyakumari district |
2016 |
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Dr. Aldrin Jerry |
Guide -Dr.Girish K.L, |
Qunatitative and qualitative evaluation of argyrophilic nucleolar organiser region in normal mucosa, inflammatory,potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions. |
2016 |
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Dr. Jeslin Mary |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Evaluating the genotoxic effects of silver amalgam and resin basd restoration. Micronuclei based comparative study on oral exfoliated cells. |
2016 |
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Dr. Vidya S |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
A comparative analysis of mandibular ramus and mental foramen in sex determination among the Kanyakumari population |
2017 |
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Dr. Ashitha |
Guide -Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Comparing the efficiency of coconut oil and palm oil with xylene as clearing agent in conventional Haematoxylin and Eosin Histopathological staining procedures |
2017 |
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Dr. Ani Simila |
Guide -Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
A comparative analysis of CDSF and Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen(PCNA) in oral squamous cell carcinoma-An immunohistochemical study. |
2018 |
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Quantitative analysis of apoptotic cells in normal oral mucosa, oral epithelial dysplasia, OSCC by using Methyl green Pyronin stain. |
2017 |
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Dr. Swetha |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Quantitative estimation of Langerhans cells in normal oral mucosa,inflammatory mucositis, oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma using CD1a Antibody- An Immunohistochemical study. |
2018 |
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Assesment of methylmercury level in (blood ) and genotoxic effects in oral exfoliated cells in chronic fish eaters iun Kanyakumari dist |
2017 |
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Dr. Abilasha |
Guide -Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Candida species isolation in Type 2 Diabetic patients using Chrom agar media |
2018 |
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Dr. Rajalakshmi |
Guide - Dr. Isaac Joseph. T, |
Tongue prints in Forensic Dentistry |
2018 |
| Name of the PG Scholar | Name of the Guide / Co-Guide | Title of the Research Project |
|---|---|---|
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Dr. Abilasha |
Dr. Isaac Joseph T. |
Detection of Candida species in saliva of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic individuals using Chrom Agar media and PCR- A comparative study |
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Dr. Isaac Joseph T. |
Analysis of Genotoxic Effects of Mobile phone radiation in Buccal mucosa using Giemsa Stain and Comet Assay : A Comparative Evaluation |
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Dr. Rajalakshmi |
Dr. Isaac Joseph T. |
Quantitative estimation of salivary Interleukin-8 in Oral Lichen Planus patients with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
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Identification of Cell Cannibalism in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and it’s correlation with worst pattern of invasion and lymphocytic response |
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Dr. JeyaPriya |
Dr. Isaac Joseph T., |
Evaluation of Salivary pH, flowrate, buffering capacity of pre and post menopausal women and correlation of various lesions and conditions in oral cavity |
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Dr. Isaac Joseph T. |
Highlighting the stromal mucin using special stains : A key to identify the pattern & intensity in Tumour progression |
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Dr. Veenah |
Dr. Isaac Joseph T., |
Evaluation of salivary levels of tumour necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 10 in patients with recurrent apthous stomatitis |
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Dr. Isaac Joseph T. |
Evaluation of mitotic index, apoptotic index and turnover index in different grades of oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma |
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Dr. Percy Ida |
Dr. Prasanth T., |
Evaluation and comparison of cancer stem cell markers Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 1 and Sex Determining Region- Y Box 2 in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Oral Verrucous Carcinoma – An Immunohistochemical study |
| Title of the Paper | Author | Name of the Journal | Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
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Genotoxic effects of saliva amalgam &composite restoration cohort case control study in oral exfoliated cells |
Dr. T. Isaac Joseph |
Contemporary clinical dentistry |
2018 |
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Virtopsy an integration of forensic science and imageology |
Dr. T. Isaac Joseph |
Journal of forensic dental science |
2017 |
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Minor salivary gland changes in oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma |
Dr. T. Isaac Joseph |
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
2016 |
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Linear IgA dermatosis adult variant with oral manifestation |
Dr. T. Isaac Joseph |
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology |
2015 |
Teaching Programme
- Individual training in identification and carving of primary & permanent teeth
- Develop skills in age estimation using plaster casts.
- Identify dental anomalies through natural tooth specimens and plaster casts.
- Clinical and microscopic identification of pathological conditions of the oral cavity.
Regular class tests and internal assessment examinations are conducted to monitor and improve the overall performance of undergraduate students.
The post graduate programme was started in the year 2012 and consists of three post graduates per year. They are given intense training to be skilled and efficient Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists at the level of histopathologic and molecular techniques and include
- Participation in preliminary research activities.
- Acquire knowledge about the subject through presentation of seminars, journal discussions and case reporting.
- Mastering the skills of histopathology techniques, special staining, immunohistochemistry and basic molecular and genetic techniques.
- Interaction in national and international level activities through participation in conferences, PG conventions, CDE programmes, preconference courses and presentation of poster and paper.
- Training in undergraduate teaching programme.
Conference and CDEs
- Plasmoblastic lymphoma mimicking multiple myeloma in a seronegative HIV patient. Academic forum, SMIDS. (22-2-16)
- Linear IgA Dermatosis, Case presentation, SMIMS, Kulasekaram. (15-10-16)
- XI Annual conference of Kairali Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology – Kollam, 2014
- XXIII National Conference of Indian Association of oral & maxillofacial pathology – Bangalore, 2014
- XIII National Triple O Symposium – Bangalore, 2015
- XIII IAFO National Conference Forensic Odontology – Mysore, 2015
- Research Methodology Workshop-PMS Dental College – Trivandrum, 2014
- Research Data Management- Azeezia Dental College – Kollam, 2014
- Workshop on Age determination in Forensic Odontology-Rajas Dental College, Kavalkinaru, 2014
- Updates on prevention and control of Oral Cancer – RCC, Trivandrum, 2016
- 18th IAOP – XXV IAOMP 2016 Conference – Chennai, 2016
- CDE Work shop – Forensic odontology, “Age estimation revisited” – PMS Dental College, 2017
Faculty as Speaker/Guest Lecturer
Dr. Isaac Joseph T.
| Conference | Year | Topic Presented |
|---|---|---|
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13th NATIONAL CONFERENCE IAFO-JSSDC, Mysore |
2015 |
Use of Insects and Microbes in crime investigation- A New Dimension in Forensic Sciences |
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9th NATIONAL CONFERENCE IAFO-VMSDC, Salem |
2011 |
Forensic entomology |
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31st TAMIL NADU STATE DENTAL CONFERENCE (VILCON 2013), Pondicherry |
2013 |
Forensic odontology- Dentist perspective |
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5th TOMA CONFERENCE, Chennai |
2009 |
Salivary Gland Disorders |
Dr. Prasanth T.
| Conference | Year | Topic Presented |
|---|---|---|
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18th IAOP –INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, Chennai |
2016 |
Comparison of Serum and Saliva cotinine levels among smokers and non-smokers by using ELISA |
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INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON HEAD AND NECK TUMORS, Manipal |
2015 |
Small cell neuroendocrine tumor of oral cavity-a rare entity. |
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6TH ANNUAL MEETING OF ASIAN SOCIETY OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY, Hyderabad |
2014 |
Clinico-pathologic correlations |
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7TH WORLD WORKSHOP ON ORAL HEALTH AND DISEASES IN AIDS, Hyderabad |
2014 |
Sterilization of Instruments in AIDS Patients |
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XXIII NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY, BANGALORE |
2014 |
Multiple Myeloma vs Plasmoblastic Lymphoma |
Awards/ Recognitions
| Awards / Merits | Year | Faculty Name | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
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ICMR Grants |
2018 |
Dr. Isaac Joseph T. |
Comparative analysis of CD 57 and PCNA expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma – An IHC study. |
