Our institution has consistently nurtured a vibrant research culture across all academic levels. For the year 2024– 25, our research initiatives span a wide range of clinical, basic science, and technological domains, involving undergraduate students, postgraduate scholars, faculty, and PhD candidates. These research activities reflect our institution’ s commitment to fostering innovation, academic excellence, and evidence-based practice. Regular workshops, funding opportunities, and ethical committee support ensure all projects meet high standards of scientific integrity and societal relevance.Â
Our institution strongly emphasizes research as a core pillar of academic and clinical excellence. We believe that a research-oriented atmosphere fosters innovation, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice among students and faculty. To support and streamline research endeavors, we have established a well-structured and functional Institutional Research Committee (IRC), which oversees all research-related activities within the college.Â
The IRC functions as the central body for promoting research culture and guiding investigators through the process of proposal development, ethical considerations, methodology, and statistical analysis. The committee conducts regular meetings to review and provide constructive feedback on ongoing and proposed research projects. This promotes high-quality research output while ensuring compliance with academic and regulatory standards.Â
In addition, we have a dedicated Institutional Ethical Clearance Committee (IECC) that ensures all research involving human participants upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct. The committee is registered and operates under the guidelines set by national and international ethical frameworks. Every research proposal undergoes a thorough review process focusing on informed consent, confidentiality, risk assessment, and scientific merit before ethical clearance is granted. This process safeguards the rights, safety, and well-being of all participants involved in the research.Â
Our college also encourages interdisciplinary research by collaborating with other departments, institutions and universities. Faculty members actively guide undergraduate and postgraduate students in carrying out meaningful research projects, often resulting in presentations at national and international conferences, as well as publications in reputed journals. We maintain subscriptions to various online journal databases including EBSCO, ProQuest, and KNIMBUS, providing easy accessto a wide range of scholarly literature.Â
To support digital research management, we utilize platforms such as Autolib and DELNET, which streamline access to books, theses, and global research repositories. The college also conducts regular workshops and training sessions on research methodology, biostatistics, reference management tools, and scientific writing to build capacity among students and staff.Â
Our institution believes in recognizing and rewarding research excellence. Best paper awards, travel grants, and support for publication fees are offered to motivate budding researchers. Furthermore, faculty are encouraged to apply for extramural funding and research grants from government and private organizations, and assistance is provided throughout the application process.
Research at our college is not merely a mandate but a culture that is deeply embedded in our academic ecosystem. With strong administrative support, ethical oversight, digital tools, and an encouraging environment, our institution stands committed to advancing knowledge and fostering a new generation of clinician-researchers.
1. PhDResearch Projects
– Advanced research projects underrecognized PhD guides.
– Focus areasinclude biomaterials, oral cancer diagnostics, and regenerative therapy
2. StemCell Research
– Investigating the regenerative potential of dental pulp stem cells.
– Studies focusing on scaffold development and tissue engineering applications in
endodontics and periodontics.
3. Dental Material Science Research
– Development and evaluationof new composite resins, ceramics, and adhesives.
– Comparative studies on longevity, strength, and biocompatib
4. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Research
– Clinical and radiographic studies on TMJ disorders.
– Interdisciplinary approach involving prosthodontics, radiology, and physiotherapy
5. CBCT-Aided Research
– Utilization of Cone Beam Computed Tomography for anatomical assessment, pathology diagnosis, and treatment planning.
– Studies evaluating 3D volumetric data inorthodontics, implantology, and endodontics
6. Randomized Clinical Trials(RCTs)
– Conducting ethically approved RCTs for evidence-based comparison of treatment modalities.
– Includes trials on pain management, restorative protocols, and prosthodontic outcomes
7. Questionnaire
-Based Studies- Patient satisfaction surveys, knowledge-attitude-practice (KAP) studies, and behavioral research.
– Focus on oral hygiene awareness, quality of life, and treatment compliance
8. Web-Based Research
– Digital data collection through online platforms.
– Use of tele-dentistry tools, mobile health apps, and AI in oral health screening
9. NewMaterial Research
– In-house and collaborative testing of novel dental materials.
– Studies on antimicrobial coatings, bioceramics, and nanotechnology in dentistry.
10. Undergraduate Research
– ICMR-supported student research projects.
– Emphasis on early exposure to research methodsand publication.
11. Postgraduate Dissertations
– Each PG student carriesout a mandatorydissertation underfaculty guidance.
– Topics selected based on clinical relevance and scope for innovation.
12. Staff Research Activities
– Faculty-initiated projects in both basic and applied sciences.
– Interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaborations encouraged.
– Continuoussupport for publication, conference presentation, and grant writing
13. Digital Dentistry
– 3D Printing: Use of additive manufacturing for fabrication of surgical guides, dental models, and provisional restorations.
– CAD/CAM: Clinical studies evaluating the precision and patient satisfaction with digitally fabricated prostheses.
– Intraoral Scanning: Research comparing accuracy and efficiency vs traditional impressions.
– Digital Smile Design: Integration of facial aesthetics with prosthetic planning and patient acceptance studies
14. Implant Research
-Surface Modification: Studies on bioactive coatings and their influence on osseointegration.
– Implant Biomechanics: Finite element analysis (FEA) on stress distribution around implants.
– Immediate vs Delayed Loading: Randomized clinical trials comparing success rates.
– Implant Planning Software: Research on guided implant surgery and patient outcomes
15. Immunohistochemistry(IHC)
– Oral Cancer Research: Use of IHC markers (e.g., p53, Ki-67) to study tumor progression and prognosis.
– Inflammatory Markers: Identification of cytokines in chronic periodontitis or peri-implantitis.
– Autoimmune Lesions: Expression of immune markers in conditions like lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris.
16. Molecular Studies
– Gene Expression Analysis: Real-time PCR studies in oral cancer, bone healing, and pulp regeneration.
– Protein expression analysis: Western blotting, ELISA, Spectrometry etc.- Molecular Biomarkers: Identifying diagnostic and prognostic markers in saliva and tissue.
– Pathogen Detection: PCR-based studies for microbial analysis in periodontal and endodontic infections.
