CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deepa G Kamath teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Periodontology | Third year, Final year part I |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma in Laser Dentistry | Laser Dentistry | Manipal College of Dental Sciences , Manipal | 2013 |
| MDS (Masters in Dental Surgery) | Periodontics | Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences | 2001 |
| BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | College of Dental Surgery, Mangalore, MAHE University | 1997 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Periodontology, MCODS Mangalore | Additional Professor | 2012 | |
| Department of Periodontology, MCODS Mangalore | Associate Professor | 2006-2012 | |
| Department of Periodontology, MCODS Mangalore | Assistant Professor | 2001- 2006 |
Comparative Evaluation of Plaque Inhibitory and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Probiotic and Chlorhexidine Oral Rinses in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
June 21, 2019 Dentistry Shreya Shruthi Shah Dr Supriya Nambiar Dr Deepa G Kamath Ethel Suman Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan
Background. Antimicrobial agents serve as an effective adjunct in plaque control, and chlorhexidine has been the gold standard. However, the philosophy that natural agents are better for children’s oral health is on the rise. Probiotic technology represents a breakthrough approach to maintain oral health by utilizing natural beneficial bacteria commonly found in healthy mouths. Aim and Objective. To compare efficacy of probiotic and chlorhexidine oral rinses in orthodontic patients. Materials and Methods. 30 healthy patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were randomly selected for the study by block randomization and allocation concealment and were divided into three groups: group a, 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash; group b, probiotic mouthwash; and group c, a control group. Results. Probiotic and chlorhexidine groups had significantly decreased plaque indices as compared to the control group. However, greater improvement was seen in the gingival indices than plaque indices with better results in the probiotic group than the chlorhexidine group. No statistical significance was observed in the streptococcus count of probiotic and chlorhexidine groups at the end of the intervention period. Conclusion. The comparison of probiotics to chlorhexidine has proven that probiotics are as effective as chlorhexidine as an adjunctive chemical plaque control agent.
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Laser Dentistry, Periodontal Diagnosis, Periodontal Maintenance
Area of Expertise
Lasers in Periodontics
Area of Research
Knowledge and Awareness and of Periodontitis and OHRQL in Diabetics
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Coordinator of Advanced Dental Studies Committee in Laser.
- Member of Infection Control Committee.
- Member of Restorative Committee.
- Member of Board of Studies.
- Life Member of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2002.
- Life Member of Indian Dental Association, 2011.
- Life Member of Indian Society of Periodontics and Restorative Prosthodontics, 2007.
Bone morphogenetic proteins - potential role in periodontal regeneration
2013-01-01 Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2013, National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine.
Comparative Evaluation of Plaque Inhibitory and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Probiotic and Chlorhexidine Oral Rinses inOrthodontic Patients - A Randomized Clinical Trial
Shreya Shruthi Shah Supriya Nambiar Ethel Suman Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan Asavari Desai Sanchit Mahajan Kushan Kishore Dhawan
2019, International Journal of Dentistry.
Knowledge and awareness of oral health among diabetic patients—a cross-sectional study from Mangalore City
Sangeeta Umesh Nayak K Keshava Pai Ramya Shenoy
2015, Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries.
Detection, removal and prevention of calculus: Literature Review
Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2014, The Saudi Dental Journal.
Nonsurgical approach in the management of amlodipine induced gingival enlargement
Shreshta C Shreshta C Ashita Uppoor Mahesh C P
2010, Journal of Nepal Dental Association.
Dental caries experience of preschool children in Mangalore India
Ramya Shenoy Sequeira P S Rao A Pai D
2009, Journal of Nepal Dental Association.
Platelet-rich fibrin as palatal bandage - A case report
Mannava Y Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development.
Recurrent gingival cyst of adult: A rare case report with review of literature
Karmakar S Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2018, J Indian Soc Periodontol.
Perio-Ortho Interactions - A Review
Nadimpalli Harshita David Kadakampally
2018, J. Pharm. Sci. & Res.
Corticosteroids - Assets and liabilities on periodontium
Nadimpalli harshita
2018, Asian J Pharm Clin Res.
Subgingival Airpolishing - A Simple and Cost Effective Medical Insurance
Sayantan Karmakar
2017, J. Pharm. Sci. & Res.
When Cogs and Gears Fail - Role of Genetics in Periodontal Diseases
Karmakar S Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2017, J. Pharm. Sci. & Res.
Periodontal Health and Its Impact on Quality of Life among Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Sangeeta Umesh Nayak Keshava Pai K
2017, World J Dent.
Diode Laser Treatment for Apthous Ulcers: A Case Report
Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2014, Peripex, Indian Journal of Research.
Probiotics in Oral Care
Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2013, National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine.
Dentinal hypersensitivity and its management- An informed view
Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2013, Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.)
Effect of socioeconomic status on periodontal health of a population in Mangalore
Dr. Verma B R R Dr. Sai Giridhar Kamath
2012, National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine.
Pyogenic Granuloma Associated With Hypertensive Medication - A Case Report
Yamini Mannava, Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2017, IJMSIR.
Diode laser and fluoride varnish in the management of dentin hypersensitivity
P Rohit Jain Ashita Uppoor
2015, Journal of Interdisciplinary Dentistry.
Low Level Laser - Therapeutic Applications in Dentistry - An Informed view
Sangeeta Umesh Nayak
2015, JMSCR.
Comparison of periodontal status of urban and rural population in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka state
B R R Varma Sai Giridhar Kamath Ramya Shenoy
2010, Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry.
Maintenance of dental implants
Pai D G Nayak D G Peter S
2005, Kerala Dental Journal.
Know thy neighbor in orbital infections
2003, Karnataka Journal of Ophthalmology.
Management of dentinal hypersensitivity using fluoride varnish and diode lase
2011-01-01 Rohit Jain
Postgraduate, 2011-2014. This study aims to assess the combined use of 810nm diode laser and fluoride varnish (Bifluorid 12) for the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.