Dr. Suprabha BS
Professor and Head of the Department
Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises departmental work
- Prepares question papers and conducts theory, practical and clinical examinations
- Is involved in patient care, patient consultation, and allotting patients to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Suprabha BS teaches BDS & MDS
She:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | III year BDS, Final Year Part II, BDS course |
| Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | MDS course |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Methodology | Biostatistics | Manipal University | 2011 |
| MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) | Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal University | 1999 |
| BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal University | 1997 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal University | PhD Guide | September 2012 | |
| Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Professor and Head of the department | 05 April, 2018- | |
| Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Professor | 11th July 2012 -4th April 2018 | |
| Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Associate Professor | 18 May, 2005- 10 July, 2012 | |
| Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Reader | 16 February, 2005- 17 May, 2005 | |
| Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Assistant Professor | 2 May, 2001- 15 February, 2005 | |
| AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore | Assistant Professor | 01 Feb,2000-27 April, 2001 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Dental Material Technology and its clinical applications, Child Dental Fear and its implications on Behaviour, Preventive Dentistry in children, Paediatric Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Trauma to Anterior teeth
Area of Expertise
Dental Material Technology and its clinical applications, Child Dental Fear and its implications on Behaviour, Preventive Dentistry in children, Paediatric Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Statistics and Research Methodology
Area of Research
Dental Material Technology and its clinical applications, Child Dental Fear and its implications on Behaviour, Preventive Dentistry in children
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life Member of Indian Society of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2003.
- Yearly Member of Indian Dental Association since 2004.
A comparative evaluation of sealing ability of restorative materials used for coronal sealing after root canal therapy
2001-19-12 Sudha P Vidya M
December 19, 2001, Journal of Indian Society of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
A comparative evaluation of sealing ability of root canal sealers
2002-01-03 Sudha P Vidya M
January-March, 2002, Indian Journal of Dental Research.
Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia- A case report
2002-20-03
20 March, 2002, Journal of Indian Society of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
Hypohidrotic type of ectodermal dysplasia - Case report
2003-22-05 Pai SM Shetty P
May 22, 2003, Karnataka State Dental Journal.
Total oral rehabilitation in a patient with port wine stains
Baliga M
April-June, 2005, Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
Premolarised double dens in dente in albinism-A case report
2005, September, Journal of Indian Society of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
Protocol for treatment of a HIV positive child in your dental clinic
2005-01-01 Baliga M
January, 2005, Kerala Dental Journal.
Development enamel defects- A review of their etiology and management
2005-01-05
May, 2005, Kerala Dental Journal.
Permanent molars- Delayed development and eruption
2006-01-06 Arathi R Pai SM
June, 2006, Journal of Indian Society of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
Ankylosis of primary molar along with congenitally missing first permanent molar
2006-01-06 Pai SM
June, 2006, Journal of Indian Society of Paedodontics and Preventive dentistry.
Evaluation of micro leakage, flow and adaptability of glassionomer and resin sealants
2014-01-01 Dr Sanskriti Khanal
An in vitro study which compares micro leakage and the flow and adaptability of resin based sealant and glass ionomer sealant applied with invasive and non-invasive technique
Comparative evaluation of micro leakage and shear bond strength of two adhesive liners under composite restorations
2014-01-01 Dr Simi B
The in vitro study compared the micro leakage in class II nanocomposite restorations without liner, with resin-modified glass ionomer liner and flowable composite liner. In addition, the shear bond strength of resin modified glass ionomer and nano filled flowable composite liners to nanocomposite restorative material was determined and compared.
Effectiveness of composite cure using different light curing units
2014-01-01 Dr Shweta Choudhary
An in vitro study done to compare the polymerization efficacy of micro hybrid and nanocomposites cured with Quartz-tungsten halogen (QTH) and light emitting diode (LED) light curing units (LCUs). The effectiveness of pulse cure mode in LED LCU was also investigated.
Effect of fluoride varnish and chlorhexidine /thymol varnish on mutans streptococci levels in human dental plaque: a double blinded randomized controlled trial
2014-01-01 Dr Sanchit Paul
Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial carried out with an Aim of comparing the effect of fluoride varnish (F) and chlorhexidine/thymol varnish (CHX/T) with intensive application regimen on mutans streptococci (MS) levels in human dental plaque.
Bond strength of sealant to enamel after cariogenic challenge using three bonding protocols
2014-01-01 Dr Pinky Kalra
The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the tensile bond strength of a resin-based pit-and-fissure sealant to enamel after cariogenic challenge using three bonding protocols: without adhesive, etch-and-rinse and a self-etching adhesive system.
Randomized clinical trial done with the aim of comparing the pain during needle penetration using 15% lignocaine spray and 8% lignocaine gel as a topical anaesthetic during buccal infiltration of local anaesthesia.
2014-01-01 Dr Anshul Sharma
Randomized clinical trial done with the aim of comparing the pain during needle penetration using 15% lignocaine spray and 8% lignocaine gel as a topical anaesthetic during buccal infiltration of local anaesthesia.
Taking care of your baby’s teeth
2003-07-07
7 July, 2003. Aarogyavani a publication of Udayavani; vol.2 issue 36, Article on prenatal care, oral hygiene and diet of new born baby, diet in early childhood, thumb sucking in children below 4 years and the role of parent, highlighting the importance of milk teeth.