Faculty

• Academic Excellence Award- IDA, Thiruvalla Branch & KSOMP -2024
• Best Faculty – Paper Presentation – XIX Annual Conference & IX PG Convention- KSOMP 2023
• Second prize – Paper presentation – original research – IAPHD Kerala Chapter -2021
• Best Teaching Award: Indian Education Awards 2019, New Delhi
• 1st Rank in healthcare counseling certificate program of KUHS, 2019
• Highest scorer (BDS) in dental materials – 2009

• Design patent – Electric Toothbrush (Design No.: 473266-001, 05/12/2025)
• Utility patent – AI and IOT Based Oral Pre Cancer-Biopsy Guidance and Detection System (Application No.202541120670 A, Publication Date: 09/01/2026)
• Four-Point Skin Wearable Sensors with Real-Time Data Analysis on Oral Parafunctional Activities (Application No.202541051159 A, Publication Date: 20/06/2025)

• Characterizing miR-20a-3p Expression in the Progression of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Advanced Oral Research. 2025 May;16(1):34-42.
• A Retrospective Analysis of the Clinicopathological Profile of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Tobacco and Non-tobacco Users: Highlighting the Significance of Chronic Mechanical Irritation. Cureus. 2024 May;16(5).
• Comparative evaluation of localized genotoxicity between the field of focus and scatter following exposure to cone beam computed tomography using buccal mucosal micronuclei assay: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Orofacial Sciences 2024; 16(2):p 152-159
• MicroRNA: A Molecular Perspective on Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders. J Oral Biomed Sci. 2024; 3(2): 81-85
• Antiplaque and antimicrobial effects of oil pulling using wet processed virgin coconut oil: An In-vivo preliminary study. OralMaxillofacPathol J2024; 15(1). 77-80.
• Expression analysis of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Oncology Reports. 2024 Mar 1;9:100195.
• miRNA-20a: A Dual Regulator of Cell Migration and Apoptosis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: – An In Vitro Study. J Orofac Sci 2024; 15:167-74.
• Quantification of oral neutrophil counts in periodontal health and disease utilising a standardised oral rinse. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. 2023 Oct 1;27(4):776.
•  Relevance of micro-RNAs and their targets as a diagnostic and prognostic marker in oral squamous cell carcinoma. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2023 Apr-Jun;27(2):364-373.
• Traumatic bone cyst presenting as an asymptomatic radiolucent mandibular lesion- A case report. J Oral Biomed Sci 2023; 2:82-6
• Intraosseous Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumor-A Case Report and Review of Literature. Clinical Dentistry (0974-3979). 2023 Dec 1;17(12).
• Artificial Intelligence: A New Dawn in Dentistry Dr. Nasweeha E N, Dr. Sandeep Sunil, Priya Thomas. Ernad Dental Journal. 2023: 2(1);27-34
• A Comparative Evaluation of Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Damage on Oral Mucous Cells of Patients Having Dental Restorations Using Buccal Cytome Assay-An In Vivo Study. Int national journal of advance studies & growth evolution. 2023;2(4):14-18
• Expression profiling of signal transducer and activator of transcription3 in oral squamous cell carcinoma in south Indian population. Minerva Dent Oral Sci. 2023 Oct 25. doi: 10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04840-4.
• Comparative evaluation of genotoxicity and cytotoxicity of flowable, bulk-fill flowable, and nanohybrid composites in human gingival cells using cytome assay: An in vivo study. J Conserv Dent 2023;26:182-7.
• Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma:A Case Report: Journal of Oral and Biomedical Sciences| Volume 1 | Issue 3 | September- December 2022
•  Comparison of Calretinin Expression in Ameloblastoma, Odontogenic Keratocyst and Oral Epithelial Dysplasia: An Immunohistochemical Study. J Oral Biomed Sci 2022; 1(3):118-124
• Significance of SOX2 in Oral Epithelial Dysplasia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Immunohistochemical Study. World J Dent 2022; 13 (S2):S213-S219
• Personalized Medicine: A New Era in Dentistry- Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, April 2022: Vol.13(71): 40789-93
• Medical Errors in Clinical Care and Ethical Facets. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences Dec 2021;12(69):36560-65
• Canal Transportation And Centering Ability Of Root Canals Prepared Using Rotary And Reciprocating Systems With And Without Pathfiles In Cone Beam Computed Tomography-Based Three Dimensionalmolar Prototypes.J Conserv Dent 2021;24:24-1
•  Ameloglyphics:An Adjuvant In Individual Identification.Journal Of Punjab Academy Of Forensic Medicine &Toxicology.2021:21(1);91-96
• Ethical Perspectives of Advertising among Dental Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Consumers, IJONS Vol.12 , Issue 67, August 2021 :33081-33088
• A View of Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor in Ameloblastoma: A Hybrid Variant. Journal of Health Sciences & Research, Volume 12 Issue 1 (January–June 2021)
• Evaluation and comparison of the effect of 10% sodium ascorbate and propolis solution on the microtensile bond strength and resin tag penetration depth of composite after using 35% carbamide peroxide bleaching agent – An in vitro study. Endodontology 2021;33:11-4
• An unusual presentation of an odontogenic tumor: A diagnostic quandary. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2021;25:94-8
• Odontogenic Keratocyst with Dysplastic Changes: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature.Clinical Dentistry 2021; XV; 28-32.
• Oral Pigmented Disorders: A Review. International Journal of Drug Research and Dental Science. 2020; 2 (4): 9- 104
• Covid-19: The Global Pandemic Wave – A Review. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences: 2020;7(12): 100-105
• Oral Potential lesions: A clinical perspective for diagnosis and treatment. Taper, IDA Thiruvalla :2020;4(1):70-84
• Maxillary calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor. Saudi J Oral Sci 2020;7:117-9
• Human Dirofilariasis. Online J Health Allied Scs. 2020;19(4):7.
• A review on zebra fish as an experimental model for studying craniofacial development disorders. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2020;11(2):57-59
• Biophysiology of Oral Mucosal Melanocytes. J Health Sci Res 2019;10(2):47–51
• Immunohistochemical Expression of Fascin in Oral Epithelial Dysplasia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. World Journal of Dentistry. 2019 Sep;10(5):341.
• Chloroma: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Oral Maxillofac Patho J 2019;10(2):78–84.
• Treacher Collins Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Oral Maxillofac Patho J 2019;10(2):90–94
• Advancing fronts in pathology: International Journal of Current Research 2019 April 11, (04). 3082-3086.
• Challenges in Grossing Specimens: An Overview: International Journal of Pharmacy & Technology| March-2019| Vol. 11 | Issue No.1 6817-6830
• A rare case of plexiform ameloblastoma involving maxillary sinus: Malanadu dental journal, 2019
• Ambiguity in Diagnosis: A Case Report of Central Odontogenic Fibroma; International Journal of Current Research. 2019 Feb 11, (02), 1616-1619
• Immunohistochemical expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2019 Jan 1;30(1):102.
• Christ Siemens- Touraine Syndrome- a rare case report : Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Science; 2019 1 (11) : 102-104
• Radiographic assessment of pulp stones: A retrospective study. International J Current Research 2018;10:73837-41
• Cell in focus: Merkel cell; Annoor Journal of Scientific Research 2018; Vol 1: 29-35
• Histological Evaluation of Epithelial Thickness, Microvasculature and Number of Mast Cells in the Gingiva of Smokers and Non-smokers with Chronic Periodontitis. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2017 Nov 1;11(11).
• Mast Cell Density in Oral Lesions using Metachromatic Stains: A Comparative Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2017 Oct 1;11(10).
• Verrucous carcinoma in association with proliferative verrucous leukoplakia: a case report. J Odontol Res 2017; 5(1):23-26
• Sex determination efficacy of Papanicolaou and acriflavine Schiff stains in buccal smears. J Forensic Dent Sci 2017; 9:46-7
• Phase-contrast Microscopy: An Adjuvant Tool to assess Cementum Annulation in Forensic Dentistry. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2017;8 (1):5-8.
• Progressive systemic sclerosis: a case report and review of literature. Int J Health Sci Res. 2016; 6(12):329-334
• An unusual case of granular cell ameloblastoma of the anterior mandible. Int J Health Sci Res. 2016; 6(6):394-398.
• Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome: A Case Report of Two Brothers. Oral Maxillofac Pathol J 2016;7(1):698-701
• Neurofibromatosis: Report of two cases. Malanadu dental Journal: 2015
• An insight into internal resorption. ISRN dentistry. May 12;2014
• Prion disease in humans: oral and dental implications. North Am J Med Sci 2013; 5:399-403
• Cavernous lymphangioma of lower lip. Health Sciences 2013;2(3):1-7
• Micronuclei and other nuclear anomalies in buccal mucosa following exposure to X-ray radiation. Analytical and quantitative cytology and histology. 2012 Jun;34(3):161-9.
• A Rare Case of Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma in the Submucosal Soft Tissue of Hard Palate. Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Journal .2012;3 (1):215-17
• Facts in artifacts. JOMFP 2013;Vol. 17 ( 3 ):397-400
• Primary mucosal melanoma of the oral cavity: A case report and review of literature. Journal of Clinical Dentistry.2011;2(1):5-8
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• District Level Winner – Young innovators Program (YIP- 7.0)- 2025
• Guided KUHS research appreciation ward project 2024
• ICMR STS project: Guided  ICMR  studentship project, 2019
• Kerala State Council of Science Technology and Environment Funded Project, 2019

•  Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. London, UK, 2025
•  Advances of Nano-Biocomposites in Medical Applications. In Biocompatible Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications 2025 Aug 26 (pp. 63-97). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
• Non-Coding RNAs and Diet. In Molecular Mechanisms in Nutritional Epigenetics 2024 May 24 (pp. 31-48). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
•  Comprehensive Review on Cyst of the Jaws. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing 2023
• Cancer Stem Cell in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing2023
•  Comprehensive Review on Oral Lichenoid Mucositis. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing2023

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