Dr. Vinu Thomas George
Associate Professor
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Is internal and external examiner of Manipal University for BDS and MDS.
- Is student counsellor.
- Is faculty in charge of Dental Mechanic course and BDS program.
- Is faculty in advanced course - Aesthetic Dentistry.
Vinu Thomas George guides postgraduate students.
He:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Removable Prosthodontics | First year, Second year and Third year BDS program |
| Fixed Prosthodontics | Final year BDS program |
| Implant Prosthodontics | Final year BDS program |
| Maxillofacial Prosthodontics | Final year BDS program |
| Prosthodontics | MDS |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDS | Removable & Fixed Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Implantology, Aesthetic Dentistry | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore | 2006 |
| BDS | The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai | 1995 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Prosthodontics, MCODS Manipal | Associate Professor | 2011 to date | |
| Department of Prosthodontics, MCODS Manipal | Reader | 2010 - 2011 | |
| Department of Prosthodontics, MCODS Manipal | Assistant Professor | October 2006 - 2010 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Implant prosthodontics
Area of Expertise
Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Area of Research
Dental Materials
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life Member of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2002.
- Member of Indian Dental Association, 1996.
- Member of International Association of General Dentistry, 2012.
A comparative in vitro study on the physical properties of reused Nickel - Chromium alloy (Verasoft®) using different proportions to fresh alloy (Verasoft®)
2012-01-01 Kamalakanth Shenoy
Scopus Id: 57078114800
Scopus Id: 57078114800 Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society. To find out acceptable proportions by weight percentage where reused alloy can be mixed with fresh alloy resulting in casting with acceptable properties.
Distraction osteogenesis - An overview of principle and its applications
2012-01-11 Veena Hegde
Indian Journal of Dentistry, Review of evolution and techniques of distraction osteogenesis.
A comparative in vitro study on the Ultimate tensile strength, Yield strength and Percent elongation of reused nickel chromium alloy (Verasoft®) to fresh alloy (Verasoft®)
Dr. K. Kamalakanth Shenoy
J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2012. January - February Supplementary Issue (2): 54 – 66
Distraction osteogenesis – An overview of principle and its applications.
Dr. Veena Hegde
Indian J Dent. 2012 Oct – Dec; 3(4): 222 – 225
Role of self care practices and denture maintenance in oral health.Journal of orofacial research.
Dr. Mallika S Shetty Dr. Rekha P. Shenoy
2014 Jan-Mar; 4(1): 7 – 11
Management of Failed Long-span Single-piece Fixed Prosthesis with Metal–Ceramic Crowns and Cantilever Bridge with Predictable Esthetic Outcome
2016-14-10 Vinu Thomas George
World Journal of Dentistry 2016;7(3):162-65