Dr Jothi Mariam Varghese

Professor and Head

Department of Periodontology

Qualification: BDS, MDS

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Jothi Mariam Varghese teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students.

    She:

    • Manages undergraduate students
    • Guide for postgraduate students
    • Is involved in academic discussions and clinical training at the post graduate level

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Periodontology Third year BDS
Periodontology Final year BDS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
Certificate in Laser Dentistry 2010
MDS Periodontology Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal 2006
BDS College of Dental Surgery, Manipal 1996

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal Professor and Head of the Department 2020 to till date
Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal Associate Professor 2012 to 2020
Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal Reader 2011 to 2012
Department of Periodontology, MCODS Manipal Assistant Professor 2008 to 2011
AJ institute of Dental sciences, Mangalore Assistant Professor 2007 to 2008

The effect of 8-hydroxyguanosine levels in smokers and non smokers with chronic periodontitis- a case control study.

Evaluation of Glutathione- S-Transferase and ceruloplasmin levels in GCF and gingival tissue as a diagnostic marker for chronic periodontitis.

Antimicrobial effect of Anacardium occidentale leaf extract against pathogens causing periodontal disease

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a new antibacterial agent on plaque biofilm.

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Periodontal Plastic Surgery, Regenerative Periodontics

Area of Expertise

Periodontology

Area of Research

Periodontal Microbiology

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

Member of Federation of Academy of General Education (FAGE), 1997.
Member of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2008.
Member of Indian Academy of Laser Dentistry, 2010.
Member of Indian Society of Prosthodontics, Restorative and Periodontics, 2011. 

Scopus ID- 21735023700

1.     Salvaging a tooth with deep palatogingival groove- An endo-perio treatment- a case report. International Endodontic Journal -2007;40:1-10.

2.     Clinical diagnosis and oral Rehabilitation in patient with Amelogenesis imperfecta- A case report. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2008;9(4):1-11.

3.     The evaluation of a biodegradable dental chip containing chlorhexidine in chitosan base as a targeted drug delivery in the management of chronic periodontitis –in vitro and in vivo study. Journal of Drug Development and Research 2009;70: 395–401.

4.      Clinical Management of teeth with dens invaginatus and periapical lesion –report of two cases. International Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2011; 4(1):75-85.

5.       Storage media - British Dental Journal 2011;211:153.

6.     “Gem Therapy”- myth or reality. International journal of clinical dentistry 2012;5(3).

7.      Evaluation of Glutathione-S-transferase and Ceruloplasmin levels in gingival crevicular fluid and gingival tissue as diagnostic markers for chronic periodontitis. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology 2012:3:437-441

8.      Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement Associated with Orthodontic Therapy – A Case Report. The Journal of Dental Hygiene 2013;87:19-23

9.     Nature’s remedies for Periodontal disease- Review. International Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2013;6:68-78

10. Unconventional method of amalgam restoration-Case report. International Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2013;6:12-15

11. Antimicrobial effect of Anacardium occidentale Leaf extract against pathogens causing Periodontal disease.  Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology 2013;4:15-18

12.  Treatment strategies in regeneration  of endo-perio lesions. Saudi Endodontic Journal  2013 ; 3 :148-150.

13. Cocos nucifera: Its Properties and Contributions to Dentistry. International journal of scientific study 2013;1(3):138-140

14.   Esthetic rehabilitation of a disfigured tooth using an interdisciplinary approach International journal of clinical dentistry 2014;6:399-405

15.  Palatoradicular groove . Saudi Endodontic Journal  2014 ; 4 :160-161.

16. Amlexanox – short communication .British dental journal 2014;217;208

17.  “Thumbsucking”- guidelines to practitioner- Kerala State Dental Journal- 1999;22(3):97-104.

18. Periodontal abscess - Journal of Interdisciplinary Dentistry

2012;2(1):55-56

19. A pre-prosthetic soft tissue augmentation using a simplified technique. Journal of Interdisciplinary dentistry 2012;2:138-140

20. Interdisciplinary  management of a two-rooted mandibular first premolar with furcation involvement-a Two year follow. Journal of interdisciplinary dentistry 2013;3:33-35

21. Lasers- a revolutionary beam to oral health. The Dentcare health magazine 2013;42-46

22. Platelet rich fibrin as an adjunct to palatal wound healing after harvesting a free gingival graft. A case series. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology 2014;18:399-402

 

23. Geriatric care - A specialist’s perspective . The Dentcare health magazine 2014;29-30

24. Efficacy of Human Chorion Membrane Allograft for Recession Coverage- A Case Series. Journal of Periodontology 2015;86:941-944.

25. Sparkle behind the Emulsion. The Dentcare health magazine 2015

26.  Web yourself to cease bleeding- short communication. Dentistry 2015;5:2.

27. A comparative invitro study investigating the dentinal changes caused by commercially available desensitizing toothpastes and laser – original research. The Journal of Dentist 2015; 3: 1-6

28. Antibacterial action of herbal agents. Saudi Endodontic Journal  2015;5(1):65

29.  Antimicrobial action of herbal irrigants. Saudi Endodontic Journal             2016;6:43.

30. Text Book Chapter titled “Prognosis-predictability redefined” – text book   of “Periodontal disease – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention, published by Nova Publishers, Hauppauge, New York,2010. ISBN no. 978-1-61668-836-3

31.  Isolated gingival overgrowths- a review of case series. Contemporary Clinical Dentistry 2016; 7(2):265-268

32. Periodontal Considerations of Vitamin D in Geriatrics . Journal of Gerontology & Geriatric Research 2016; 5:5

33. Laser Assisted Root Canal Disinfection-A Review. The Journal of Dentist 2016; 4: 41-46

 

34. An in vitro study to evaluate the demineralizing effect of maleic acid and cell attachment on cemental surface. Saudi Endod J 2017;7:23-8.

35. Smear layer removal from root canal system. Saudi Endod J 2017; 7:204

36. “Phototherapeutics in periodontics”. International journal of clinical dentistry 2018;10(3): 185- 197

37.  “Patient Safety”. British dental Journal 2018; 224(3):124.

38.  Antimicrobial efficacy of a denovo anti-plaque agent against periodontal pathogens.  International Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2018;11( 2 ):89-96

39.   Erosive Mucosa. Journal of dental problems and solutions 2018; 5(2):40

40.  Evaluation of biodegradable gel containing flax seed extract (Linum usitatissimum) as a targeted drug delivery for management of chronic periodontitis. Journal of herbal medicine 2019; 15:1-7

41.  The effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on Pentraxin 3 levels in smokers and nonsmokers with chronic periodontitis. Gen. Dent.  2019 ; 67(2):e1-e6

42. Evaluation of the effect of dietary supplements for physical exercise on oral health status. International Journal of clinical Dentistry 2019;2(1):91-99.

43. Evaluation of a mouthrinse containing guava leaf extract as part of comprehensive oral care regimen- a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2019; 19:327

44. In Vitro Evaluation of Substantivity, Staining Potential, and Biofilm Reduction of Guava Leaf Extract Mouth Rinse in Combination with its Anti-Inflammatory Effect on Human Gingival Epithelial Keratinocytes MDPI Materials 2019; 12( 3903):2-15

45. Salivary 8‑hydroxyguanosine levels in smokers and non‑smokers with chronic periodontitis. Odontology 2020; 108:569–577

46.    Evaluation of Smear Layer Removal and Antimicrobial Efficacy of HybenX Against Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilm.European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2021;29:6–13

 

 

Botox in dentistry

Paper highlights the specific use of botulinum toxin in dentistry.

Cocos nucifera: its contributions to Dentistry

Paper highlights the medicinal properties and its contributions to dentistry

Biodent Printing- An Innovate step towards regeneration