Vision
The professional dental education begins in india after plus two. A detailed professional approach is appraised to the clinicians in all round development of knowledge, skill and attitude. Following is the road map for our vision to be accomplished
- Prepare students to develop ability in critical thinking and problem solving.
- Make healthy promotions for patients a priority.
- Provide timely and efficient care
Mission:
To train specialists in prosthodontics, who are skilled clinicians with a strong research background.
Continued advancement of knowledge in prosthodontics through integration of basic and advanced sciences with clinical research.
To provide high quality patient service by our predoctoral and postdoctoral students and by our faculty and staff.
Programs :
UG :
This program provides lectures, seminars, clinical experience and clinical teaching in the period of 5 year dental curriculum ,students are exposed to wide range of patients with prosthetic problem and all students get extensive pre -clinical and clinical experience in the department .Clinical practice involves exposure to complete dentures cases removable partial dentures and introduction to fixed partial dentures
PG :
- This program provides seminars ,workshops, clinical teaching, journal clubs ,IDM enrichment program ,problem based learning etc in the period of 3yrs dental curriculum.
- To train specialists in prosthodontics, who are skilled clinicians with strong research back ground
Staff


Dr. Padmaja S
- Qualification: MDS
- Designation: Professor and Head
- Email: drpadma2128@gmail.com
MDS
01 | Dr.Padmaja.S, An Evaluation of three gingival displacement materials on the gingival sulcus width-an invivo study :Dental HorizonApril-May 2010:Vol3;Issue5:18-19 |
02 | Dr.Padmaja.S,Dr,Navita V,Dr.Brig.K.K.Xavier M;Conventional technique v/s modified technique vas score reveals the preferred prosthetic option in completely edentulous OSF patient-a case report :DentalHorizon June–July 2010 Vol 4: Issue:1 38-44. |
03 | Dr.Prafulla.T, Dr.kalpana,dr.Harish, Dr,Padmaja.S: A Sportman,s Dominant Desire for Dominant looks by MICD way with Computer Guided Occlusion-A case Report-International Journal of Oral Health Sciences Sept2011;Vol1 issue2:92-96. |
04 | Dr.Prafulla.T, Dr.Padmaja.S :New Frontier in treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome-a case report; Karnataka State Dental Journal.OCT-DEC 2011:vol 30:no 4:133-34. |
05 | Padmaja.S : Liquid–supported denture & neutral zone for atrophic residual ridges-a case report: People’s journal of Scientific Research:Jan2012:vol5(1)25-28. |
06 | Dr. Padmaja.S: Biohazards associated with the materials used in Prosthodontics: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice:Apr-Jun2013•Vol16•Issue2:139-44.(PUBMED INDEXED) |
07 | Dr.Robert kerstein, Dr.Prafulla.T, Dr.Padmaja.S :Force Finishing and Centering to Balance a Removable Complete Denture Prosthesis Using the T-Scan III Computerized Occlusal Analysis System: J Indian ProsthodontSoc2013:volume 13,issue 3:184-188.(PUBMED INDEXED) |
08 | Prafulla Thumati, S.Padmaja ,H.Saritha: An evaluation of topographic changes in peri-implant hard and soft tissues using a standardized technique :journal of Dental Implant Jul-Dec2013:vol3:issue2:91-100. |
09 | Naik.R.Archana, Savita A.M,Gopikrishna .V,Padmaja.S et al: State of the Art Tissue Engineering:New Developments in Periodontal Therapy:Dayananda Sagar international Journal(DSIJ-Science Section)2013:vol 1,iss1:27-32. |
10 | Dr.Prafulla.T, Dr.Padmaja.S:Multidisciplinary Approach in Full Mouth Rehabilitation-From Ruins ToRiches inOral Health :IOSRJournal of Dental and Medical Sciences Nov-Dec2013:Vol12:iss3:25- 29. |
11 | Prafulla Thumati,Padmaja.S ,Raghavendra reddy:Flexible Dentures in Prosthodontics-An Overview:Indian J DentAdv2013:5(4):1380- 85 |
12 | Dr.Prafulla Thumati,Dr.Padmaja.S,Dr.Rakhi Manwani,Dr.Minal Mahantshetty:Topic-Digital smile designing (Dsd)Protocol to rehabilitate a trauma case-a case report: Asian Journal of Science and Technology April 2014:Vol. 5, Issue 3, pp. 255. |
13 | Sumalath.S.Padmaja.S,.Prafulla.T:Every contact leaves its trace-insight into recent advances of forensic odontology JCa.treat& research:2015:vol3:no.3:1-7 |
14 | S.Padmaja:An insight into future beckons of maxillofacial prosthodontics- Anaplastology:journal of dental research and review.Ap-jun2015,vol2:2:91-96 |
15 | Dr.Mahesh,dr.Padmaja.S:A revolution of rapid prototyping-A Review.Journal of dental practice and research;jan-jun2015;vol2:1:32-39. |
16 | Dr.Prafulla.T,Dr.Padmaja.S.MyofascialPainDysfunctionSyndromeTreatmentbyOcclusalEquilibrationUsingT-Scan and Electromyography for the Precise Analysis of Muscle Activity; Indian J DentAdv.2017;9(3):134-138. |
17 | Rizwanulla,Padmaja,S,Malathi Dayalan:ligaplant-An era of third dentition;Prosthetic And Implant Dentistry;January–April 2019; Volume 2 Issue 2:69-73. |
18 | Dr.Padmaja.S:Assessement Of Oral Health Related Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Among The Autorikshaw Drivers In Davangere City- A Cross Sectional Study; Asianjournalofscienceandtechnology.June,2019 Vol.10,Issue,06,pp.9747- 9750 |
19 | Dr.sasirekha,Dr.Padmaja.s dr.Malathi D:A new approach to manage flabby ridge-A case report : Asian journal of science and technology :Feb 2020 :vol 11(1)10761-66 |
20 | Dr.Neethu Elizabeth,Dr.Padmaja.S,Dr.Malathi.D:Nanotechnology in prosthodontics-An overview.international journal of current research march 2020:vol 12,issue 3 p-10529-33 |
21 | Dr.Smarika M,Dr.Padmaja.S,Dr.Malathi D. The effect of different irrigating solutions and laser irradiation on push out bond strength of prosthetic posts-An invitro study. International journal of innovation scientific research and review. may 2020:vol 2 ,issue 5 p-228-231 |
22 | Dr.Savitha, Dr.Malathi D,Dr.Padmaja.S . A systematic approach for full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with lost vertical dimension-A case report .international journal of current research July 2020:vol 12:iss 7 p-12578-81 |
23 | Dr.Babu Rajendra P,Dr.Ravikumar.N,Dr.Soorya Poduval,Dr.Padmaja.S.Evaluation of available bone in posterior maxilla in relation to maxillary sinus-A Radiographic study. International journal of innovative research in dental science 0ct 2020 ;vol 5:issue 5 p-583-86. |
24 | Dr,Neethu E,Dr.Padmaja.S,Dr.Malathi D. Comparative evaluation of stress distribution of zirconia,cobalt chromium and poly etheretherketone (PEEK) framework material on an atrophic maxilla in All –on-6 implant treatment concepts- A 3 dimensional finite element analysis:international journal of current research in dentistry 2021:vol1;no 1,pp 1-7. |
25 | Dr.Nischita.AB,Dr.Padmaja.S. Anaplastology-A new era in maxillofacial rehabilitation:international journal of dental science and innovative research :2021:vol 4:issue 6:page 86-97. (PUBMED INDEXED) |
26 | Dr.Nischita AB, Dr.Padmaja.S. Suction tip a tip for hallow denture – a case report international journal of dentalscience and innovative research (PUBMED INDEXED) Volume 5 issue 1 january 2022 pg no 366-371 |
27 | Avijit .P,Raghavendra P, S.Padmaja,Kalavathi.S.D,Chetana .K,Neelanjali.M.Interim obturator prosthesis for maxillectomy Rehabilitation -case report -2020 SSAHE Journal of interdisciplinary research vol 3(1) Jan- june 2022 pg 15-20 |
28 | Raviteja,BVH,Padmaja.S,Geetanjali P,Kalavathi SD,Neelanjali M,Chetana.K.Metal reinforced single maxillary complete denture-a triumph against fracture-journal of dental sciences and research, feb 2022 volume 13 issue 1 |
29 | Pratyasha N,Kalavathi,SD,Padmaja.S,Raghavendra P,Chetana.K,Neelanjali.M.Sectional impression :a mammoth solution to a petite vestibulum oris -a case report-2020 SSAHE Journal of interdisciplinary research, volume 3(2) July-dec 2022,pp36-41 |
30 | Dr.Nischita A.B, Dr.Padmaja.S.Comparative Evaluation of the Diametral tensile strength of four commercially available luting cements: An in vitro study. International journal of Innovative science and research technology (PUBMED INDEXED) January 2023;vol 8:issue 1:729-744. |

Dr. kalavathi S D
- Qualification:MDS
- Designation:Professor
- Email:kalasrirang27@gmail.com
- Sunitha N Shamnur, Jagadeesh KN, Kalavathi SD Kashinath KR. Flexible dentures – an alternative for rigid dentures?. Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2009.Nov; 1(1) :74-79.
- Kalavathi S.D, Arvind Moldi, Phaneendra Kumar. Restoring ocular esthetics using ocular prosthesis. Journal of Dental Sciences and Research.2010.Sep;1(2):39-44.
- Naveen Bh,Kashinath K.R,Ravi Kumar and Kalavathi S.D Preplanned surgical obturator prosthesis – a boon for rehabilitation. Journal of Dental Sciences and Research.2011.Sep; 1 (2): 1-5.
- S Raghavendra Prasad, N Ravi Kumar, HR Shruthi, and SD Kalavathi. Temporomandibular pain.Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology.2016.july; 20 (2) : 272-275.
- BH Naveen, Raghavendra S Prasad, KR Kashinath, Shylesh Kumar, SD Kalavathi, and Narendra Laishram.An innovative modified feeding appliance for an infant with cleft lip and cleft palate: A case report - Journal of Family medicine and primary care. 2019 Jun; 8(6): 2134–2136.
- Sridharan. R, Kalavathi. S. D, Naveen. B. H, Narendran Laishram, Sivasaranya. B and Rameswari R..Comparison of shear bond strength of two commercially available veneering ceramics to zirconia core by layering technique – an in-vitro study. International journal of scientific research. 2021.Jan;10(1):12-14.
- Arun Thomas Philip, Kalavthi.S.D, Naveen.B.H, Ajay Balaji. Evaluation of linear dimensional stability of BD impress and nexus medodent thermoplastic impression materials – an in vitro comparative study. International journal of scientific research. 2021.Apr;10 (4):22-25.
- Ajay Balaji, Naveen.B.H, Kalavthi.S.D, Arun Thomas Philip. Evaluation of surface detail reproduction of BD impress and nexus medodent thermoplastic impression materials – an in vitro comparative study. International journal of scientific research. 2021.Apr;10 (4):28-30.
- Pratyasha Nanda, Kalavathi S.D, Padmaja S, Raghavendra Prasad S, Chethana K and Neelanjali M. Sectional impression: a mammoth solution to a petite vestibulum oris -a case report. 2020 SSAHE Journal of interdisciplinary research.2022. July-dec;3(2):36-41.
- Avijit Prasad, Raghavendra Prasad S, Padmaja S, Kalavathi S.D. Interim obturator prosthesis for maxillectomy Rehabilitation -case report.2020 SSAHE Journal of interdisciplinary research.2022. Jan- june;3(1):15-20.
- Ayushi Jain D, Chethana K, Raghavendra Prasad S, Shylesh Kumar BS,Geethanjali P and Kalavathi SD. Pink porcelain -an amendment for aesthetics in fixed prosthesis. Journal of dental sciences and research. 2020. Sep;7(2):21-25.
- BH Naveen, Raghavendra S Prasad, KR Kashinath, Shylesh Kumar, SD Kalavathi, and Narendra Laishram . An innovative modified feeding appliance for an infant with cleft lip and cleft palate: A case report. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.2019. June;8(6): 2134-2136

Dr. Raghavendra Prasad S
- Qualification: MDS
- Designation: Reader
- Email: ragavsungal79@gmail.com
- Shalini joshi, Raghavendra prasad S, Ritika bhambhani. Custom Modified Stock Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report
- Ravi kumar, Raghavendra Prasad. S, K.R. Kashinath, Naveen B.H. Telescopic complete denture-with a custom mode stud attachment. Journal Of Dental Sciences And Research.2014.Nov; 2(3):10-13.
- Visalakshi Devarakonda, Prasad Navakoti, Raghavendra Prasad Sungal,Chaitan Sakleshpur Mruthyunjaya,et.al,.Trends in mandibular fracture patterns in central Telangana –A retrospective overview and analysis.Dental traumatology. 2021:1-4
- Nagabhairava Ravikumar, M GunaShekhar, S Raghavendra Prasad, N Lalitha, P Ramanjaneya Raju and Y A Natesh.Unusual foreign body in the nasal cavity of an adult with repaired cleft lip and palate. The Cleft-Palate craniofacial journal. 2015: 52(2); 219-222
- Raghavendra Prasad, Ramanjaneyaraju.p, Pamidi VRC, Ravikumar N. Chondroectodermal Dysplasia without Cardiac Anomalies: A Rare Case Report. Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry.2016;5(2):257-260.
- BH Naveen, Raghavendra S Prasad, KR Kashinath, Shylesh Kumar, SD Kalavathi, and Narendra Laishram .An innovative modified feeding appliance for an infant with cleft lip and cleft palate: A case report-.Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2009.June;8(6):2134-2136.
- Dr. Navakoti Prasad, Devarakonda Visalakshi S, M. Chaitan, S. Raghavendra Prasad, L. Vamsi Krishna Reddy and Karanam Anil Kumar. Rationale of antibiotic usage in simple exodontia – a prospective study.International journal of scientific and research publications. 2019.Aug; 9 (8):245-251.
- Shruthi H r, Raghavendra prasad s, Ritika bhambhani, Shalini joshi.An interim silicone auricular prosthesis – a case report. IJOCR. 2015.Oct - Dec;3(10): 105-108.
- SR Prasad, NR Kumar, HR Shruthi, SD Kalavathi. Temporomandibular pain.Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. 2016.Sep;20:272-275.
- Raghavendra Prasad, Shalini Joshi, Ritika Bhambhani . Making of smile: a simple approach to assist the alignment of lateral incisor RGUHS Jdent.sciences dec 2011 :3 (4).
- Shruthi H, Raghavendra prasad S, Ritika bhambhani, Shalini joshi. An Interim silicone auricular prosthesis-ijocr. oct -dec 2015: 3(10).
- 12. Pratyasha Nanda, Kalavathi S.D, Padmaja S, Raghavendra Prasad S, Chethana K and Neelanjali M. Sectional impression: a mammoth solution to a petite vestibulum oris -a case report. 2020 SSAHE Journal of interdisciplinary research.2022. July-dec;3(2):36-41.
13. Avijit Prasad, Raghavendra Prasad S, Padmaja S, Kalavathi S.D. Interim obturator prosthesis for maxillectomy Rehabilitation -case report.2020 SSAHE Journal of interdisciplinary research.2022. Jan- june;3(1):15-20 - Ayushi Jain D, Chethana K, Raghavendra Prasad S, Shylesh Kumar BS,Geethanjali P and Kalavathi SD. Pink porcelain -an amendment for aesthetics in fixed prosthesis. Journal of dental sciences and research. 2020. Sep;7(2):21-25.
- BH Naveen, Raghavendra S Prasad, KR Kashinath, Shylesh Kumar, SD Kalavathi, and Narendra Laishram . An innovative modified feeding appliance for an infant with cleft lip and cleft palate: A case report. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.2019. June;8(6): 2134-2136.

Dr. Chethana. K
- Qualification:MDS
- Designation:Senior Lecturer
- Email:drchethanamds@gmail.com
- BVH Raviteja, Padmaja, Geetanjali P, Kalavathi S D, Neelanjali M, Dr Chethana K. Metal reinforced single maxillary complete denture-A triumph against fracture. Journal of Dental Sciences and Research.2022 Feb;13(1):1-5
- Pratyasha Nanda, Kalavathi S D, , Raghavendra Prasad S , Chethana K, Neelanjali M. Sectional impression: A Mammoth Solution to a Petite Vestibulum Oris -A case report. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research.2022 July-Dec; 3(2):36-41
- Dr Raghavendra Prasad S, Dr D Ayushi Jain, Dr Ajay G B, Dr Naveen B H, Dr Chethana K, Dr Kalavathi S D. “Palatal Ramp” -An Amelioration for Mastication. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.2022 Feb;32(3).44427-44437
- Ayushi Jain D, Chethana K, Raghavendra Prasad S, Shylesh Kumar B S, Geetanjali P, Kalavathi S D. Pink porcelain -an amendment for aesthetics in fixed prosthesis. Journal of Dental Sciences and Research.2020 Sept;7(2):21-25
- Avijit Prasad, Raghavendra Prasad S, Padmaja S, Kalavathi S D, Chethana K, Neelanjali M. Interim Obturator Prosthesis for Maxillectomy Rehabilitation -Case Report. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research.2022 Jan-June;3(1):15-20
- Hariyabbe Rangaswamy Likhithaswamy, G S Madhushankari, Manickam Selvamani, Ganganna Kokila, K P Mohan Kumar, Krishna Chethana. Comparison of staining adequacy between stored in formalin and paraffin embedded blocks for prolonged duration. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.2020 September-December;24(3):1-5
- Sangram Kumar Panda, Naveen Reddy, Litto Manual, Chethana Krishna, Kyatsandra Narasimhaiah Jagadeesh, Saidath K, Prashanth Babaji. An In vitro Evaluation of Tensile Bond Strength of Soft Liners Bonded to Different Denture Base Resins. Annals of African Medicine.2021 April-June;20(2):48-52

Dr. Nithin Kumar. S.B
- Qualification:MDS
- Designation:Senior lecturer

Dr. Neelajali Matapathi
- Qualification:MDS
- Designation:Senior Lecturer
- Email:neelanjalimatapathi24@gmail.com
- Neelanjali M, Vidya K. S, Ramya S, Glynis A M, Mithun U, Avinash M, Blessy B, K. Kamalaksh S. Evaluation of the quality of life of patients with maxillofacial defects after prosthodontic rehabilitation: A cross-sectional study. J Can Res and Ther. 2021 Oct; 18(7):S219-S225
- Neelanjali M, Sneha S, K Shwetha , K.M Pushpanjali. Effectiveness of Educational Intervention among Adolescents Pertaining to Tobacco Consumption in Bangalore City. J of Dental & Oro-facial Research. 2013 Dec;10(2):4-7.
- BVH Raviteja, Padmaja, Geetanjali P, Kalavathi S D, Neelanjali M, Dr. Chethana K. Metal reinforced single maxillary complete denture-A triumph against fracture. Journal of Dental Sciences and Research.2022 Feb;13(1):1-5
- Pratyasha Nanda, Kalavathi S D, Padmaja S, Raghavendra Prasad S , Chethana K, Neelanjali M. Sectional impression: A Mammoth Solution to a Petite Vestibulum Oris -A case report. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research.2022 July-Dec; 3(2):36-41
- Avijit Prasad, Raghavendra Prasad S, Padmaja S, Kalavathi S D, Chethana K, Neelanjali M. Interim Obturator Prosthesis for Maxillectomy Rehabilitation -Case Report. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research.2022 Jan-June;3(1):15-20

Dr. Sneha H
- Qualification:MDS
- Designation:Senior Lecturer
- Email:sneha.h1995@gmail.com
- rehabilitation: A cross-sectional study. J Can Res and Ther. 2021 Oct; 18(7):S219-S225
- Sneha H, Sindhu D S, Vikas B Kamble. Tongue controlled wheel chair movement in tetraplegic patients- an innovative prototype model. International Journal Dental and Medical Sciences Research. 2022 May-June;4(3):400-403.
- Sneha H, Sindhu D S, Vikas B Kamble. Magnet retained cheek prosthesis for a large defect following squamous cell carcinoma- a case report. International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research. 2022 July;5(4):62-70.
- Sindhu D S, Sneha H, Vikas B Kamble. A novel, innovative, non-invasive chin controlled assistive appliance for effective communication of quadriplegic patient with the care taker. International Journal Dental and Medical Sciences Research. 2022 May-June;4(3):433-435.
- Sindhu D S, Sneha H, Vikas B Kamble. Prosthodontic rehabilitation of midfacial defects secondary to sino-orbital mucormycosis associated with SARS Covid-19 – a case report. International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research. 2022 July;5(4):49-56.
Services Offered :
- Complete denture
- removable partial denture,
- fixed partial denture
- maxillofacial prosthesis(ocular, nasal, auricular and obturators)
- smile designing
- full mouth rehabilitation
- precision attachment
- guide flange prosthesis
- cheek plumpers
- flexible dentures,
- hollow dentures
- salivary reservoirs
- immediate dentures
- Overdentures
- denture screening and treatment camps