Dr. Abhilash A

Associate Professor

BDS,MDS(CONSERVATIVE AND ENDODONTICS)

Area of Interest

  • Teaching.
  • Endodontics &operative dental procedures
  • Advanced restorative modalities. 
  • Smile designing
  • Tooth whitening
  • Crown bridges and veneers
  • Full mouth rehabilitations
  • Research in Operative Dentistry & Endodontics.
  • Utilizing modern techniques and technologies CBCT,Microscopes,Loupes for complex endodontic procedures

Additional Responsibilities

  • Course Director for advance clinical dentistry (2015-16)
  • Course Director   for preclinical operative dentistry (2017-18)
  • Restorative and Endodontic Consultant for KKUCOD (King Khalid University - College of Dentistry).
  • Research Guide: Students of 5th, 6th and 8th year and Interns.
  • Course Co-Director: Advance Clinical Dentistry (2014-15), Preclinical Operative Dentistry 1 & 2 (2016-17) and Clinical Operative Dentistry (2018-19).
  • Developed curriculum according to University standards: Pivotal role in the development of restorative and endodontic curriculum in B.D.S training at King Khalid University, Abha, K.S.A.
  • Adapted teaching methods and class materials to suit student needs. (BLACK BOARD, E-learning and END-NOTE).
  • Utilized innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Expertise in formulation of multiple choice questions (MCQ’s).
  • Exam evaluation committee member.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Performed research to be utilized in academic writing for publication.
  • External examiner for UG courses

Achievements, Memberships, Awards

Dental Council Registration Status

Registered with State Dental Council, Registration No. 5512


Memberships

Member of Federation of Operative Dentistry of India. 

Member of Indian Dental Association.

Member of Kerala Conservative and Endodontic Association.

Publications

Title Journal / Book Publication details

Authourship 1st / 2nd etc

Effect of Different Layering Techniques on Shear Bond Strength of Microhybrid and Bulk Fill Nanohybrid Composite Resin: An in vitro Study. World J Dent 2018;9(3):231-234 

5

Clinical Efficacy of Subgingivally Delivered 1.2 mg Simvastatin in the Treatment of Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2017 Mar/Apr;37(2)

2

Effect of passive ultrasonic irrigation on the cleanliness of dentinal tubules in non-surgical endodontic retreatment with and without solvent: A scanning electron microscope study. J Int Oral Health 2016;8(7):753-759.

1

Assessment of the Quality of Root Canal Treatment Performed by Undergraduates in College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia: A Radiographic Analysis; Journal of International Oral Health 2016; 8(5):1-4.

4

Noninvasive Technique for Estimating Blood Glucose Levels among Diabetic Patients The Journal of Contemporary Dental practice, March 2016,17(3)1-5.

5

A Study Of Lip Prints Among   Madurai Population Under The Age Of 25 years; International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine Vol. 18 No. 2&3, July December 2015.

2

Pain control in the dental office,an  update on the current strategies.The journal of conservative and endodontic society of kerala April 2014 vol 4 no 1

3

Invitro microleakage studies in dentistry,a review on the types and its clinical relevance The journal of conservative and endodontic society of kerala Oct 2013 vol 3 no 2

2

A comparative evaluation of five obturation techniques in the management of simulated internal resorptive cavities – An Ex Vivo study in Journal of Pharmacy and Bio allied sciences. (Ref: Manuscript No. JPBS_75_19)

Comparison of Accuracy in Determining the Root Canal Working Length by Using Two Generations of Apex Locators – An In Vitro Study Published online 2019 Sep 11. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.696 Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2019 Oct 15; 7(19): 3276–3280 

3

Determination of labiopalatal angulation of maxillary anterior teeth using manual method and digital method, Journal of contemporary dental practice February 2023







Presentations

Sl. No.

Title of Workshop/ Hands-on Course

Organized by

Date

Venue

1

Course in Arabic language

Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education

1st February – 8th April 2015

College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha.

2

Workshop On “Basic Statistical Analysis-Using MS-Excel”

College Of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha

17th December  2016

College Of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha

3

Workshop on using Endnote reference manager

College Of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha

14th October 2017

College Of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha

4

Research Design and Sample size Estimation

College Of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha

10TH March 2018

College Of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha

5

Workshop On Correlation Analysis

College Of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha

2nd February 2019

College Of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha

6

Pulpotomy

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

24th October 2021

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

7

Bioclear Concept 

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

26th November 2021

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

8

Management of Orofacial Pain

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

1st December 2022

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

9

Tooth extraction simplified and management of medical emergencies

IDA

5th March 2023

IDA Kottarakara Branch

10

Repel and Revive of Oral cancers

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

24th October 2021

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

11

Teaching Training Course

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

3rd November 2022

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

12

Research to Publications

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

14th December 2021

Sri Sankara Dental College,Varkala

13

Defining current concepts in successive dentistry 

IDA

7th May 2023

IDA Trivandrum Branch

Research Projects