Dr. Pushpalatha C

• Cariology- Caries Prediction, Caries Detection, Caries Prevention, Diet and Dental Caries, Caries Simulation
• Biomaterials- Dental drug design and development, Biomaterials for Caries Management
• Clinical Pediatric Dentistry- Oral Rehabilitation and behaviour management – dental clinic and hospital based setting

19 chapters

• Secured second place for paper presentation at the 3rd World dental and Facial Aesthetics Conference held on 3rd to 5th November 2023 at Himachal Dental College
• Exemplary Faculty Award for the year 2022, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
• Excellence in Reviewing Award by Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of the journal, 2021
• Best invited lecture award, at International Summits and Conference on Materials Science, Nanotechnology, & Bio-manufacturing, (ISCMNB 2021), Malaysia, May 2021
• Women Researcher Award in the International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine, 2021 in Trivandrum, India
• 2nd prize for E-Poster titled “An Ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of Cure at “Global Symposium on Head & Neck Cancer” - An International Joint Awareness Conference conducted on 9th April 2021 by Oral Cancer Research Centre, INDIA and Carcinogenesis Foundation, USA
• Excellence in Reviewing Award by Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of the journal, 2020
• Best ACS oral presentation for paper title Biocompatability and sustained drug release profile of novel cocoa polyphenol varnish, at ICAMR 25-27 July, 2019
• Bajpai-Saha Award at International Conference BioMET 2018, VIT, Vellore
• First prize for the scientific paper titled Dental pulp role in Forensic Odontology at National Workshop on Forensic Odontology and Medicine, Mangalore, 2004
• Research topic Editor for Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
• Chief Editor for British Journal of Dental Research and Development (2019-2020)
• External Advisory Board of Research Committee of M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bengaluru
• Journal reviewer for various International Journals

National Conference Papers

• Navami Gopan, Shreya Johari, Prahlad Gadicherla, Pushpalatha C. 'Talk right, Smile bright!'. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, S(35), pp. 26. 2017
• C. Pushpalatha, Swaroop Hegde, R Deverswaran, Latha Anandakrishna. 'Antimicrobial efficacy of sustained release novel cocoa polyphenol varnish against oral pathogens'. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Vol 35, Supplemental Issue, pp. S(128), September 2017
• Sneha N, Pushpalatha C. 'In vitro evaluation of antibacterial activity and surface microhardness of cranberry extract, grape seed extract and chlorhexidine as an intracanal medicament'. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, S(35), pp. S(90), September 2017
• Kavita Komandhur, Pushpalatha. 'Potential of ginger in Pediatric Dentistry'. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, pp. S(35), pp. 5

International Conference Papers

• Pushpalatha C, Swaroop Hegde, R Deveswaran; Effectiveness of Theobromine Based Dental Varnish on the White Spot Lesions-An In-vitro Study, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12864, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):32
• Chhaya Kumar, Pushpalatha C, Prakash Chandra Shetty, Shruthi N, T Niranjana Prabhu; Novel modified Calcium Silicate-based endodontic cement as root end filling material: A Pilot Study, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12872, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):279
• Elizabeth Abbu Varghese, Pushpalatha C, T Niranjana Prabhu, R Deveswaran; Theobromine based Nano Composite as a Dental Restorative Material – A Pilot Study, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12879, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):378(Q1)
• Sushil Kumar M S, Latha Anandakrishna, Pushpalatha C, Dhananjaya G; Esthetic rehabilitation of primary upper anterior incisors with preformed pediatric zirconia crowns- A case report, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12879, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):385
• Bharkhavy K V, Pushpalatha C,Latha Anandakrishna ,; Application of silver nanoparticles in pediatric dentistry: A review of Literature DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12867, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):116
• Gayathri V S, Pushpalatha C, Shreya Johari; Cytotoxicity and smear layer removal potential of intracanal medicaments containing oregano essential oil, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12872, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2): 279
• Sibikar Prabakar, Pushpalatha C, Pushpa D Poojar, Latha Anandakrishna, Prakash Chandra Shetty; In-silico Approach to Assess the Antimicrobial Effect of novel Chitoavul Gel – An Avulsion Storage Media, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12870, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):230
• Vismaya Dhareshwar, Pushpalatha C,Sibikar Prabakar, Aishwarya Raju; Antibacterial Activity of Cranberry-Derived Proanthocyanidin Against Oral Pathogens:An In-Silico Approach, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12867, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2): 103
• Navami Gopan , Latha Anandakrishna, Pushpalatha C; Silver Diamine Fluoride in management of Early Childhood Caries: A Review ofLiterature, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12867, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):108
• Salma, Latha Anandakrishna, Pushpalatha C; Multi disciplinary Dental Care Approach in Patient with Kabuki Syndrome: A Case Report, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12881, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):421
• Arshiya Shakir, Pushpalatha C; Evaluation of Salivary pH Changes After Consumption of Different Berry Juices, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12867, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):143
• Maitry Dinesh Chandra Bhanushali, Prakash Chandra, Latha Anandakrishna, Pushpalatha C, Effectiveness of Different Irrigation Systems in Primary Teeth: An In-VitroStudy, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12872, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):206
• Divya Mary Mathew, Pushpalatha C, Gayathri V.S, Pooja Hirekodi; Antibacterial Activity of Plectranthusamboinicus Against Oral Pathogens: An In-Silico Approach, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12867, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):126
• Savitri Ranjeri, Pushpalatha; Dental Manifestations of Werewolf Syndrome: A Case Report, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12882, Int J Paediatr Dent. 2021;31(Suppl. 2):443
• Pushpalatha, C., 2021, September. Effect of cocoa based dental varnish on the enamel surface microhardness-an in vitro study. In Abstracts of International Conferences & Meetings (Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 4-4)
• Shakir, A. And Pushpalatha, C., 2021, September. Nanotechnology in dentistry. In Abstracts of International Conferences & Meetings (Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 5-5)
• Shakir, A., Pushpalatha, C. And Cherian, L., 2021. Assessment of Fracture Resistance of Cranberry and Grape Seed Extract Intracanal Medicament. SPAST Abstracts, 1(01)
• Suresh, J., Pushpalatha, C. And Dhananjaya, G., 2021. An In-Silico Approach of the Antibacterial Activity of Coleus amboinicus Against Oral Pathogens. SPAST Abstracts, 1(01)
• Johari, S., Gayathri, V.S. and Pushpalatha, C., 2021. Anti-inflammatory potential of intracanal medicament containing oregano essential oil. SPAST Abstracts, 1(01).
• Bharkhavy, K.V., Pushpalatha C., Anandakrishna L and Lakshmi, R., 2021. Antimicrobial activity of Silver Nanoparticles: an in-vitro study. SPAST Abstracts, 1(01).
• Sushil Kumar M S , LathaAnandakrishna , Shwetha G, PushpalathaC, Comparison of the Effectiveness of DIAGNOdent ™ With SEM-EDX in Determining the Chemical Composition of Primary and Permanent Enamel: An In-Vitro Study” Caries Research, July, 2021
• Chhaya Kumar, Pushpalatha C, Elizabeth Abbu Varghese, Arshiya Shakir,; Child Abuse and Behavioral Development in Children Supplementary issue of International Journal of Forensic Odontology, Supplementary issue of International Journal of Forensic Odontology
• Elizabeth Abbu Varghese, Pushpalatha C, Chhaya Kumar, Arshiya Shakir,; Different Screening Tools to Identify Child Abuse: A literature Review, Supplementary issue of International Journal of Forensic Odontology
• Pushpalatha C , Arshiya Shakir , Chhaya Kumar, Elizabeth Abbu Vargehese,;Silence of Child Abuse – An Unspoken Truth, Supplementary issue of International Journal of Forensic Odontology
• Sibikar P, Bharkavy KV, Pushpalatha C,; Knowledge, aptitude and experience of child abuse among ramaiah university of Applied science students-A questionnaire study, Supplementary issue of International Journal of Forensic Odontology

National Journal Papers

• Shwetha, G., Shetty, A.K., Usha, R. and Pushpalatha, C., 2017. Modified Palatal Crib Appliance for Habit Correction: A Case Report. Journal of Dental and Orofacial Research, 13(2), pp.61-65.
• Pushpalatha, C., Devi, M.M., Kamath, P.S. and Shwetha, G., 2016. A Custom Modified Band And Loop Space Maintainer-A Case Report. Journal of Dental and Orofacial Research, 12(2), pp.30-32.
• Pushpalatha C, Caniniform supplemental tooth: A rare case report. Journal of dental and Orofacial research. Sep 2012; 8(1): 6-10.
• Amitha.M. Hegde, Pushpalatha C, Early childhood caries. Kshema. June 2005.

International Journal Papers

• Shakir, A., Deveswaran, R. and Jerin James, J., 2024, April. Development of Zeolite‐Loaded Air‐Brushed Nanofibers for Oral Use and Its Characterization. In Macromolecular Symposia (Vol. 413, No. 2, p. 2300128).
• Kumar, C, Pushpalatha., 2024, April. The Synergism of Silver and Fluoride: A New Arsenal in Caries Management. In Macromolecular Symposia (Vol. 413, No. 2, p. 2300129).
• Pushpalatha, C., Gayathri, V.S., Sowmya, S.V., Augustine, D., Alamoudi, A., Zidane, B., Albar, N.H.M. and Bhandi, S., 2023. Nanohydroxyapatite in dentistry: A comprehensive review. The Saudi Dental Journal.
• C, Pushpalatha. and R, Prem Kumar., 2023. Comparison of Efficiency and Responses of Biodentine with Other Agents on Direct and Indirect Pulp Capping in Primary and Permanent Teeth - A Review. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 14, pp.12
• C, Pushpalatha., R, Prem Kumar. and Kumar Chhaya., 2023. Enamel regeneration. International Journal of Dental Research, 5, pp.28-33
• Pushpalatha, C., Sowmya, S.V., Augustine, D., Kumar, C., Gayathri, V.S., Shakir, A., Prabhu, T.N., Sandhya, K.V. and Patil, S., 2022. Antibacterial Nanozymes: An Emerging Innovative Approach to Oral Health Management. Topics in Catalysis, pp.1-12.
• Augustine, D., Sowmya, S.V., Gujjar, N., Pushpalatha, C. and Haragannavar, V.C., 2022. Role of Nanozymes in Oral Cancer the Road Ahead. Topics in Catalysis, pp.1-11.
• Pushpalatha, C., Bharkhavy, K.V., Shakir, A., Augustine, D., Sowmya, S.V., Bahammam, H.A., Bahammam, S.A., Albar, N.H.M., Zidane, B. and Patil, S., 2022. The Anticariogenic Efficacy of Nano Silver Fluoride. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10.
• Pushpalatha, C., Dhareshwar, V., Sowmya, S.V., Augustine, D., Vinothkumar, T.S., Renugalakshmi, A., Shaiban, A., Kakti, A., Bhandi, S.H., Dubey, A. and Rai, A.V., 2022. Modified Mineral Trioxide Aggregate—A Versatile Dental Material: An Insight on Applications and Newer Advancements. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10.
• Pushpalatha, C., Suresh, J., Gayathri, V.S., Sowmya, S.V., Augustine, D., Alamoudi, A., Zidane, B., Albar, N.H.M. and Patil, S., 2022. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Review on Its Applications in Dentistry. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10.
• Bharkhavy, K.V., Pushpalatha, C., Anandakrishna, L., Rajamma, L. and Shashanka, H.M., 2022. Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles: An In-Vitro Study. ECS Transactions, 107(1), p.14755.
• Suresh, J., Pushpalatha, C., Parasuraman, P. and Dhananjaya, G., 2022. An In-Silico Approach of the Antibacterial Activity of Coleus Amboinicus Against Streptococcus Mutans. ECS Transactions, 107(1), p.18247.
• Gayathri, V.S., Johari, S., Pushpalatha, C. and Deveswaran, R., 2022. Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Intracanal Medicament Containing Oregano Essential Oil. ECS Transactions, 107(1), p.17651.
• Komandur, K., Salma, U. and Pushpalatha, C., 2022. Formulation of a Ginger Extract Liquid Bandage and Assessing Its Antimicrobial, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antioxidant Efficacy: An In-Vitro Study. ECS Transactions, 107(1), p.19217.
• Shakir, A., Pushpalatha, C. and Cherian, L., 2022. Assessment of Fracture Resistance of Cranberry and Grape Seed Extract Intracanal Medicament. ECS Transactions, 107(1), p.11131.
• Pushpalatha, C., 2021, September. Effect of theobromine based dental varnish on the enamel surface microhardness-an in vitro study. In Abstracts of International Conferences & Meetings (Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 4-4).
• C. Pushpalatha; S. Hegde; R. Deveswaran, Effectiveness of theobromine based dental varnish on the white spot lesions-an in vitro study, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, Sept 2021, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12864
• C. Pushpalatha, Arshiya Shakir, Ummey Salma, V.S. Gayathri, Role of Nanoceria in Dentistry: A Review, Trends Biomater. Artif. Organs, (2022), 36(1)
• Bharkhavy, K.V., Pushpalatha, C. and Anandakrishna, L., 2021. Silver, the magic bullet in dentistry–A review. Materials Today: Proceedings.
• Mathew, D.M., Pushpalatha, C. and Anandakrishna, L., 2021. Magnetic nanoparticles: A novel adjunct for dentistry. Materials Today: Proceedings.
• Talukdar, A., Pushpalatha C, Prakash Chandra, Diganta Borah, 2021. Band and Loop Space Maintainers in Children: A Case Series. Saudi J Oral Dent Res, 6(2), pp.102-104.
• Pushpalatha, C., Varghese, E.A., Kumar, C., Bharkhavy, K.V. and Sagarkar, A.R., 2020. Newer Diagnostic Tools to curb the COVID-19 Pandemic. Trends in Biomaterials & Artificial Organs, 34(S1), pp.22-27.
• Kumar, C., Varghese, E.A., Pushpalatha, C., Prabakar, S. and Maladevi, M., 2020. Role of Nanoparticles in Prevention of COVID-19. Trends in Biomaterials & Artificial Organs, 34(S1), pp.17-21.
• Komandur, K., Pushpalatha, C. and Deveswaran, R., 2020, October. Formulation of a ginger extract liquid bandage and in-vitro assessment of physical and chemical characteristics. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2274, No. 1, p. 050009). AIP Publishing LLC.
• Pushpalatha, C., Stephen, A. and Deveswaran, R., 2020, October. Assessment of antioxidant activity of an intracanal medicament containing grape seed extract. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2274, No. 1, p. 050012). AIP Publishing LLC.
• Pushpalatha, C., Niharika, K.G. and Deveswaran, R., 2020, October. Assessment of biocompatibility of cranberry and grape seed extract as an intracanal medicament. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2274, No. 1, p. 050011). AIP Publishing LLC.
• Johari, S., Pushpalatha, C. and Deveswaran, R., 2020, October. Formulation and antimicrobial assessment of intracanal medicament containing oregano essential oil. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2274, No. 1, p. 050007). AIP Publishing LLC.
• Pushpalatha, C.,Hegde, S. and Deveswaran, R., 2020, October. Biocompatibility and sustained drug release prolife of novel cocoa polyphenol varnish. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2274, No. 1, p. 050013). AIP Publishing LLC.
• Shakir, A., Pushpalatha, C. and Varghese, E.A., 2020, October. Caries management using calcium sensitive Casein dentifrice–An in-vitro study. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2274, No. 1, p. 050014). AIP Publishing LLC
• Nagaraja, S., Mathew, S., Rajaram, R.B., Pushpalatha, C., Abraham, A. and Chandanala, S., 2019. Evaluation of histological and pH changes in platelet-rich fibrin and platelet-rich fibrin matrix: A In vitro study. Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 10(4), p.652.
• C.Pushpalatha, SwaroopHegde, R Deverswaran, LathaAnandakrishna; Development of Antimicrobial Dental Varnish Against oral pathogens using isolated Cocoa polyphenols: An in-vitro study; Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial organs,32(1),31-35,2018
• Jessica Anna Thomas, Pushpalatha, C., Swaroop Hegde and Mahantesha, S, Consequence of anterior tooth trauma: A unique case report. International Journal of Current Research Vol 8, Issue, 12, pp.43092-43094, December, 2016
• Sowmya SV, Pushpalatha C Roopa S Rao., 2016. Benign Migratory Glossitis-A Case of Hereditary Aetiology. IOSR J Dent Med Sci, 15(08), pp.109-11.
• Patil, A., Shigli, A., Tamagond, S.B. and Pushpalatha, C., 2014. Missed canal… call from radix entomolaris. BMJ case reports, 2014, p.bcr2013202204.
• Pushpalatha, C., Umapathy, T. and Sowbhagya, M.B., 2014. Case report semi-talon cusps on maxillary anterior teeth: A rare entity. IJOCR, 2, pp.91-3.
• Pushpalatha, C.,Tammannavar, P.S., Nimbal, A. and Jain, S., 2013. Is dental neglect a child abuse? A review. Int J Adv Res, 1(5), pp.273-275.
• Nayak, S.S., Pushpalatha, C., Tammanavar, P.S., Naduwinmani, S.L. and Mohan, M., 2013. Efficacy of locking plates/screw system in mandibular fracture surgery. The journal of contemporary dental practice, 14(2), p.222.
• Bhasin, V.S., Tammannavar, P., Pushpalatha, C., Nayak, S.S. and Viswanathan, V., 2013. A Cephalometric Evaluation of Pretreatment and Post-treatment Outcome using Tetragon Analysis: A Retrospective Study. The journal of contemporary dental practice, 14(2), pp.238-243.
• Tammannavar, P., Pushpalatha, C., Jain, S. and Sowmya, S.V., 2013. An unexpected positive hypersensitive reaction to eugenol. BMJ Case Reports, 2013, p.bcr2013009464.
• Chunduri, N.S., Madasu, K., Tammannavar, P.S. and Pushpalatha, C., 2013. Necrotising fasciitis of odontogenic origin. BMJ Case Reports, 2013, p.bcr2012008506.
• Pushpalatha, C., Tammannavar, P.S. and Sowmya, S.V., 2011. Incisiform supplemental tooth with Mesiodens: A Case report. International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry, 2(3).
• Pushpalatha, C.,Nimbal, A., Jain, S. and Tammannavar, P., 2013. Dental Pulp Stem Cells Scope in Dentistry; A Review. IOSR J Dent Med Sci, 8(1), pp.38-41.

• South Asian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (Life member)
• Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (Life member)
• International Association of Paediatric Dentistry(2020-2021)

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