Dr Gayathri S

Dedicated Associate Professor with 15 years of experience in enhancing Periodontics curriculum development and delivery. Committed to driving program outcomes through engaging facilitation and support of learning objectives. Passionate professional with a strong background in academic advisement, striving to empower students towards academic success.

• Indian Society of Periodontology and Implantology, G 31
• Bangalore Academy of Periodontology and Implantology, G 4
• Indian Dental Association - Madras Branch, 86235
• Karnataka State Dental Council, 02/28/23
• Dental Council of India, 15,476-A

Published articles in Scopus indexed , Pubmed Central and Web of science indexed Journals

Reviewer for 2 Journals

Coguide for ongoing PhD research

Cash award for High impact publications

Management of LMS and ERP for the School of Dental Sciences

Training in Animal Handling

Training in Animal Cell culture techniques

Examiner for Final year BDS exam on 28th March 2013 at Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

Examiner for Final year BDS exam at Narayana Dental College, Nellore on 18th -21st December 2023

Examiner for MDS Periodontics Exam at Saveetha Dental College on 30th April 2024

Examiner for Final year BDS exam at St Josephs Dental College , Vijayawada on 28th May 2024

Examiner for Final year BDS exam on 24th March 2025 at Thai Moogambigai Dental College Chennai

High impact Journal publications

• Received Best Paper Award for the article titled- "Estrogen receptor alpha binding affinity of selected phytocompounds of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense with Molecular docking analysis" at International Symposium on Macromolecular structure and function, Marine biotechnology and Bioinformatics on 10/06/22
• Received Best Paper Award for the article titled- "Fabrication and characterization of novel biomaterial" at Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, 12/15/23
• Young Researcher Award, given by Institute of Scholars in 2022
• Reviewer in 2 journals Cureus journal & BMC Journal of complementary medicine and therapeutics which are indexed in Scopus , Pubmed Central and Web of Science

• 03/2021, Health Research Fundamentals
• 02/2022 - 04/2022, Introduction to Systematic Review Course
• 05/31/22, Scientific writing course

• 07/19/19, ISP Listerine Lecture Series on Current Opinion in Biofilm Management
• 03/03/20, Guest Lecture on Microbial Dysbiosis, Periodontitis & Systemic Diseases
• 07/21/20 - 07/24/20, FDP on Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• 07/22/20, Precision Medicine to Personalised Periodontal Therapy
• 09/05/20, Guest Lecture (Online) on Clinical Aspects of Dental Implants
• 08/10/20 - 08/15/20, FDP – Research, Publication & Patent Filing
• 05/25/21, Guest Lecture (Online) on Minimally Invasive Periodontal Surgery
• 10/21/21 - 10/22/21, Workshop on manuscript writing
• 02/09/22 - 02/11/22, FDP Out of Box
• 06/14/22 - 06/15/22, Recent developments in Fluorescence Microscopy
• 09/07/22 - 09/10/22, Training program on Animal cell culture techniques
• 10/10/22 - 10/14/22, FDP on Interactive workshop on Systematic review, Meta analysis and Article writing
• 01/23/23 - 01/28/23, FDP on Blue print for Biomedical research
• 02/23/23, Workshop on NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework
• 03/27/23 - 03/31/23, FDP on Patents, Funding and Publications
• 07/25/24, CSM on Intricacies in Orthodontic Diagnosis

 Organised- Oral Hygiene Day on  08/06/19, at  Chemmenchery Govt School, Chennai

Organized World Oral Health Day on 03/21/22 - 03/25/22

Organized National Periodontist Day on 02/23/23

Organized National Conference SCOPE 2025 

• 07/09/19, Current opinion on Biofilm management
• 03/25/20, Importance of Oral hygiene Maintenance
• 12/2021, Importance of Animal Models in Dentistry
• 01/2023, Blueprint for Biomedical Research
• 08/31/23, Oral hygiene Day
• 09/29/23, Updating skills in Digital Dentistry
• 02/21/25, Comprehensive approaches in periodontal therapy

Technique of the invention was published in 16/06/2023 with the title " Bone Biomaterial of Ethanolic Leaves extracts of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense (OC- Elumbu-ooti) with Biphasic Calcium Phosphate, Chitosan and Casein in the treatment of Intabony Defects". 

Application no: 202341037324 A

• General dental surgeon, Aesthetics Dental Care and Republic Nursing Home, Bangalore, 2002-2005
• Teaching Faculty, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, 10/05/09 - Present
• General dentist and consultant Periodontist, Jayaraj Dental Clinic, Chennai, 2009 - Present
• Experience in Laser dentistry

• Date of Birth: 04/22/80
• Nationality: Indian
• Religion: Hindu

• Yamini R, Thaya K, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, Shifa, Geetha, Exploring Periodontal health in the ERA of Covid -19- A review, African Journal of Biological Sciences, 6, 15, 09/2024, Scopus Indexed
• Gayathri S, Uma Sudhakar, Fathima, Yamini R, Geetha, Sumathi, Sridevi, The Genus Ormocarpum- The Miracle herb with biomedical properties- A systematic review, European Chemical Bulletin, 12, 9, 1451-60, Scopus Indexed
• Gayathri S, Tenzin Tsomu, Amal Rojer, Vijayalakshmi, Yamini R, Sumathi H Rao, Geetha T, Animal Toxicity Testing: Innovations, Challenges and future directions, African Journal of Biological Sciences, 6, 14, 11274-10, 08/2024, Scopus/Google Scholar Indexed
• Geetha T, Gayathri S, Yamini R, Sumathi H Rao, Shifa Fathima, Javeed, Review of Do It Yourself Dentistry- Time to ring the alarm, International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, 24, 11/2023, Scopus Indexed
• Gayathri S, Uma Sudhakar, Srividya S, Snophia Suresh, Phytochemical analysis and In-Vitro Cell viability effects of Ethanolic extracts of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense on Mouse embryonic fibroblasts, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 57, 1, 120-124, 01/2023, Scopus
• Gayathri S, Yamini R, Sumathi H Rao, Geetha T, Deepa C, Laser-assisted management of peripheral ossifying fibroma: Perplexity in diagnosis, Saint International Dental Journal, 6, 48-51, 2022, Google Scholar Indexed
• Gayathri S, Uma Sudhakar, Prakash PSG, Snophia Suresh, Srividya S, Sumathi H Rao, In-vitro Antioxidant and In-vitro Anti-inflammatory activities of Ethanolic leaves extract of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense, Journal of Orofacial Sciences, 14, 2, 130-134, 2022, Scopus Indexed
• Dr Gayathri S, Dr Pudhumai Lakshmi, Dr Nandhini V, Dr Sumathi H Rao, Dr Geetha T, Oral hygiene awareness among pregnant women in Chennai- A survey, Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 31, 3, 169-174, 07/2021, Google Scholar Indexed
• Nandhini V, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, P B Anand, T Geetha, Green Pitch – Be the Part of Solution, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14, 3, 45-48, Jul-Sep 2020, Scopus Indexed
• Gayathri S, Gomathi M, V Nandhini, Sumathi H Rao, T Geetha, Dona Samm, Evidence and role of Periodontium in Forensic Odontology – A Review, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14, 2, 54-57, Apr-Jun 2020, Scopus Indexed
• Anushika C, V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, A proficient singlet oxygen quenching carotenoid and periodontal disease, International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry, 5, 1, 1-6, Jan-Mar 2019, Google Scholar Indexed
• Anushika C, V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Dentistry, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7, 18, 1324-36, 2018, Google Scholar Indexed
• Hima Sai Chandana Devi A, Gayathri S, V Nandhini, Sumathi H Rao, P B Anand, Geetha T, Stem Cells – Saviour Seed of Periodontal Therapy, Journal of Indian Dental Association, 8, 1, 39-43, 2018, Google Scholar Indexed
• Somasheker G, Ramesh AV, Roopa K, Dwarakanath CD, Clinical evaluation of Acellular dermal matrix graft alloderm with coronally advanced flap in the treatment of multiple gingival recessions- A clinical study, African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 16, 2, 81-8, 2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, P B Anand, Peripheral ossifying fibroma – A case report, International Journal of Advanced Research, 5, 6, 1021-1024, 2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• Gayathri S, V Nandhini, Sumathi H Rao, P B Anand, Focal infection theory-a focus on current aspects, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 6, 7, 484-90, 2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, M G Krishna Baba, Mucous membrane pemphigoid case series with literature update, International Journal of Current Research, 9, 5, 05/2017, Google Scholar indexed
• Manimegalai A G, Gayathri S, Morale of Antibiotics usage in dentistry, International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 6, 4, 3114-6, 2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• R Santosh Kumar, V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Comparative study of topical effects of probiotics with a commercial fluoride toothpaste in reducing dental caries in patients with higher salivary streptococcus mutans levels, International Journal of Advanced Research, 6, 4, 3225-3228, 04/2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• V Nandhini, R Santhosh Kumar, Gayathri S, Aparnna Suresh, Reasoning behind the redness- An insight to Pemphigus vulgaris, International Journal of Advanced Research, 6, 3, 03/2017, Google Scholar Indexed

PhD research titled " Clinical evaluation of Herbal bone graft Ormocarpum Cochinchinense (OC) in Intrabony Defects- An Animal Study

• Received Best Paper Award for the article titled- "Estrogen receptor alpha binding affinity of selected phytocompounds of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense with Molecular docking analysis" at International Symposium on Macromolecular structure and function, Marine biotechnology and Bioinformatics on 10/06/22
• Received Best Paper Award for the article titled- "Fabrication and characterization of novel biomaterial" at Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, 12/15/23
• Young Researcher Award, given by Institute of Scholars in 2022
• Reviewer in 2 journals Cureus journal & BMC Journal of complementary medicine and therapeutics which are indexed in Scopus , Pubmed Central and Web of Science

• 03/2021, Health Research Fundamentals
• 02/2022 - 04/2022, Introduction to Systematic Review Course
• 05/31/22, Scientific writing course

• 07/19/19, ISP Listerine Lecture Series on Current Opinion in Biofilm Management
• 03/03/20, Guest Lecture on Microbial Dysbiosis, Periodontitis & Systemic Diseases
• 07/21/20 - 07/24/20, FDP on Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• 07/22/20, Precision Medicine to Personalised Periodontal Therapy
• 09/05/20, Guest Lecture (Online) on Clinical Aspects of Dental Implants
• 08/10/20 - 08/15/20, FDP – Research, Publication & Patent Filing
• 05/25/21, Guest Lecture (Online) on Minimally Invasive Periodontal Surgery
• 10/21/21 - 10/22/21, Workshop on manuscript writing
• 02/09/22 - 02/11/22, FDP Out of Box
• 06/14/22 - 06/15/22, Recent developments in Fluorescence Microscopy
• 09/07/22 - 09/10/22, Training program on Animal cell culture techniques
• 10/10/22 - 10/14/22, FDP on Interactive workshop on Systematic review, Meta analysis and Article writing
• 01/23/23 - 01/28/23, FDP on Blue print for Biomedical research
• 02/23/23, Workshop on NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework
• 03/27/23 - 03/31/23, FDP on Patents, Funding and Publications
• 07/25/24, CSM on Intricacies in Orthodontic Diagnosis

 Organised- Oral Hygiene Day on  08/06/19, at  Chemmenchery Govt School, Chennai

Organized World Oral Health Day on 03/21/22 - 03/25/22

Organized National Periodontist Day on 02/23/23

Organized National Conference SCOPE 2025 

• 07/09/19, Current opinion on Biofilm management
• 03/25/20, Importance of Oral hygiene Maintenance
• 12/2021, Importance of Animal Models in Dentistry
• 01/2023, Blueprint for Biomedical Research
• 08/31/23, Oral hygiene Day
• 09/29/23, Updating skills in Digital Dentistry
• 02/21/25, Comprehensive approaches in periodontal therapy

Technique of the invention was published in 16/06/2023 with the title " Bone Biomaterial of Ethanolic Leaves extracts of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense (OC- Elumbu-ooti) with Biphasic Calcium Phosphate, Chitosan and Casein in the treatment of Intabony Defects". 

Application no: 202341037324 A

• General dental surgeon, Aesthetics Dental Care and Republic Nursing Home, Bangalore, 2002-2005
• Teaching Faculty, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, 10/05/09 - Present
• General dentist and consultant Periodontist, Jayaraj Dental Clinic, Chennai, 2009 - Present
• Experience in Laser dentistry

• Yamini R, Thaya K, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, Shifa, Geetha, Exploring Periodontal health in the ERA of Covid -19- A review, African Journal of Biological Sciences, 6, 15, 09/2024, Scopus Indexed
• Gayathri S, Uma Sudhakar, Fathima, Yamini R, Geetha, Sumathi, Sridevi, The Genus Ormocarpum- The Miracle herb with biomedical properties- A systematic review, European Chemical Bulletin, 12, 9, 1451-60, Scopus Indexed
• Gayathri S, Tenzin Tsomu, Amal Rojer, Vijayalakshmi, Yamini R, Sumathi H Rao, Geetha T, Animal Toxicity Testing: Innovations, Challenges and future directions, African Journal of Biological Sciences, 6, 14, 11274-10, 08/2024, Scopus/Google Scholar Indexed
• Geetha T, Gayathri S, Yamini R, Sumathi H Rao, Shifa Fathima, Javeed, Review of Do It Yourself Dentistry- Time to ring the alarm, International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, 24, 11/2023, Scopus Indexed
• Gayathri S, Uma Sudhakar, Srividya S, Snophia Suresh, Phytochemical analysis and In-Vitro Cell viability effects of Ethanolic extracts of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense on Mouse embryonic fibroblasts, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 57, 1, 120-124, 01/2023, Scopus
• Gayathri S, Yamini R, Sumathi H Rao, Geetha T, Deepa C, Laser-assisted management of peripheral ossifying fibroma: Perplexity in diagnosis, Saint International Dental Journal, 6, 48-51, 2022, Google Scholar Indexed
• Gayathri S, Uma Sudhakar, Prakash PSG, Snophia Suresh, Srividya S, Sumathi H Rao, In-vitro Antioxidant and In-vitro Anti-inflammatory activities of Ethanolic leaves extract of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense, Journal of Orofacial Sciences, 14, 2, 130-134, 2022, Scopus Indexed
• Dr Gayathri S, Dr Pudhumai Lakshmi, Dr Nandhini V, Dr Sumathi H Rao, Dr Geetha T, Oral hygiene awareness among pregnant women in Chennai- A survey, Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 31, 3, 169-174, 07/2021, Google Scholar Indexed
• Nandhini V, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, P B Anand, T Geetha, Green Pitch – Be the Part of Solution, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14, 3, 45-48, Jul-Sep 2020, Scopus Indexed
• Gayathri S, Gomathi M, V Nandhini, Sumathi H Rao, T Geetha, Dona Samm, Evidence and role of Periodontium in Forensic Odontology – A Review, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14, 2, 54-57, Apr-Jun 2020, Scopus Indexed
• Anushika C, V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, A proficient singlet oxygen quenching carotenoid and periodontal disease, International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry, 5, 1, 1-6, Jan-Mar 2019, Google Scholar Indexed
• Anushika C, V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Dentistry, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7, 18, 1324-36, 2018, Google Scholar Indexed
• Hima Sai Chandana Devi A, Gayathri S, V Nandhini, Sumathi H Rao, P B Anand, Geetha T, Stem Cells – Saviour Seed of Periodontal Therapy, Journal of Indian Dental Association, 8, 1, 39-43, 2018, Google Scholar Indexed
• Somasheker G, Ramesh AV, Roopa K, Dwarakanath CD, Clinical evaluation of Acellular dermal matrix graft alloderm with coronally advanced flap in the treatment of multiple gingival recessions- A clinical study, African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 16, 2, 81-8, 2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, P B Anand, Peripheral ossifying fibroma – A case report, International Journal of Advanced Research, 5, 6, 1021-1024, 2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• Gayathri S, V Nandhini, Sumathi H Rao, P B Anand, Focal infection theory-a focus on current aspects, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 6, 7, 484-90, 2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Sumathi H Rao, M G Krishna Baba, Mucous membrane pemphigoid case series with literature update, International Journal of Current Research, 9, 5, 05/2017, Google Scholar indexed
• Manimegalai A G, Gayathri S, Morale of Antibiotics usage in dentistry, International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 6, 4, 3114-6, 2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• R Santosh Kumar, V Nandhini, Gayathri S, Comparative study of topical effects of probiotics with a commercial fluoride toothpaste in reducing dental caries in patients with higher salivary streptococcus mutans levels, International Journal of Advanced Research, 6, 4, 3225-3228, 04/2017, Google Scholar Indexed
• V Nandhini, R Santhosh Kumar, Gayathri S, Aparnna Suresh, Reasoning behind the redness- An insight to Pemphigus vulgaris, International Journal of Advanced Research, 6, 3, 03/2017, Google Scholar Indexed

PhD research titled " Clinical evaluation of Herbal bone graft Ormocarpum Cochinchinense (OC) in Intrabony Defects- An Animal Study

Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics since 2013