PCC 1: UNLOCKING THE BASICS OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
ThDr. Manjula Datta
MBBS, DCH, MD in Paediatrics
Professor Emeritus,
TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai
NGO consultant, ASPIRE
Dr. Sarumathi T
MDS MSc Epidemiology, PhD Professor and Head, Department of Epidemiology Professor Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai
This pre-conference course is designed to provide undergraduate students, postgraduate residents, research scholars, faculty, and clinicians with a strong foundation in research methodology and biostatistics.
The programme covers research design, study methodology, ethics, data collection, basic statistical analysis, interpretation of results, and scientific writing.
PCC 2: BIOMARKERS IN DENTISTRY FOR PERSONALISED CARE
Biomarkers in Dentistry for Personalised Care explores the latest advances in identifying molecular and clinical markers for tailored treatment.
This Preconference course will highlight their role in early diagnosis, risk assessment, and precision therapy.
A must attend for students, clinicians and researchers aiming to integrate personalised medicine into dental practice.
Prof. Swaminathan Sethu, BDS, MSc, PhDS
Research Scientist | Immunology | GROW Research
Laboratory | Narayana Netralaya Foundation,
Bangalore
PCC 3: MASTERING HIGH-QUALITY SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS- AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
A systematic review consolidates studies on a research question using rigorous methods to ensure accuracy and minimize bias.
This workshop trains participants to plan reviews, interpret meta-analyses, and communicate findings. It also addresses common reasons for rejection, guiding successful publication in high-quality journals.
Dr. Venkatesh Babu, BDS, MOrth, FDS RCPS (Glasgow), PhD
Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
PCC 4: EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS IN DENTAL RESEARCH
The Evidence Synthesis in Dental Research workshop introduced systematic reviews, meta-
analysis, and critical appraisal
Hands-on sessions covered PubMed searches, data extraction, and bias assessment.
Item phasized applying evidence synthesis to improve clinical decisions, guidelines, and
research.
Mr. Richard Kirubakaran
Lead epidemiologist at analytics INC
Research Scientist in Biostatistics Cochrane, South Asia
PCC 5: NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY
Participants will be introduced to the core concepts of Neuromuscular Dentistry (NMD) and trained in taking Neuromuscular (NM) bites using ULF TENS for TMD patients.
The session includes a demonstrative, hands-on bite registration procedure.
Prof. Dr. Tatu Joy, MDS, PGDMLS, PhD
Founder & Lead Physician
TMJ Head & Neck Pain Care, Ernakulam
PCC 6: CLEFT RESEARCH: FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT-TOPICS, FUNDING, COLLABORATIONS, STUDY DESIGN,AND EXECUTION
This workshop supports clinicians, researchers, and trainees in developing impactful, fundable cleft care research. It covers priorities, funding, collaboration, and study design.
Practical guidance on ethics, data collection, and dissemination is also provided.
Dr. Badri Thiruvenkatachari
Research Director, Professor,
Dept of Orthodontics,
Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital
Hon Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics, University of Manchester
PCC 7: THE MINIMALIST DENTIST-CHANGING CONCEPTS IN MID
Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) focuses on prevention, early detection, and tooth preservation over traditional “drill and fill.”
It interrupts the restorative “death spiral,” prolonging natural tooth life.
The workshop covers caries risk assessment, adhesive restorations, and pulp-preserving therapies with relevance to Indian practice.
Dr. Krithika Datta, MDS
Professor & Head of the Department of Cariology
at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai
PCC 8: FUNDING SUCCESS SIMPLIFIED: DESIGNING, WRITING, BUDGETING AND REFINING ICMR AND DST PROPOSALS, SBDCH
This workshop helps researchers in India navigate the challenges of securing funding, with a focus on ICMR and DST. Participants will gain practical skills in proposal design, budgeting, and writing compelling applications.
Insights on topic selection, common pitfalls, and responding to reviewer feedback will boost funding success.
Dr. Aarthi Bhuvaraghan,
Director of ARAN, Professor,
Oral medicine and radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital
PCC 9: STEM CELLS AND SMART BIOMATERIALS IN DENTISTRY: FROM LABORATORY INNOVATION TO CLINICAL REGENERATION
This session explores stem cells and smart biomaterials in regenerative dentistry.
It highlights innovations that enhance tissue regeneration and clinical outcomes.
It bridges laboratory research with evidence-based clinical practice.
Dr. S. Raghunandhakumar
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology
Stem Cell Bio-Bank for Regenerative Medicine
Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Conference
Students Research Conference
Preconference Courses
7 October 2026- Wednesday
Students Research Conference
Preconference Courses
8 October 2026 – Thursday
Orations Invited Guest Lecture Symposium Free Papers
Preconference Courses Conference Inauguration & Inaugural dinner
9 October 2026 – Friday
Orations Invited Guest Lecture Symposium Free Papers
Banquet and Cultural Night
10 October 2026 – Wednesday
Invited Guest Lecture Free Papers
Valedictory Function
11 October 2026 – Thursday