Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Professor & Dean
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Oral Health Science | Thammasat university, Thailand | 2018 |
| MDS | Periodontology | Annamalai University | 2001 |
| BDS | Annamalai University | 1997 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital | Dean, Professor & Head | Administration, Clinics and Research | 02/05/2012- 22/05/2025 |
| Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | Director | Research & Collaborations | 12/08/2012- 14/02/2014 |
| Santosh Dental College & Hospital, Santosh University | Professor | Research and collabration | 01/12/2010- 27/14/2012 |
| Apollo Clinic Qatar, Apollo Hospitals, Doha, Qatar. | Specialist | Periodontist | 01/10/2007 - 23/03/2008 |
| IOMIT'S SSR Medical College, Belle Rive, Mauritius | Reader | Acting Head | 22/11/2005 - 20/08/2007 |
Role of AI in Dentistry: Opportunities and Challenges
03/05/2025 oral health Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan
Assessment of the role of Th17 cell and related biomarkers in periodontitis: A systematic review
23/04/2025 Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan sangamithraSidharthan supriyaKheur Subhashree Mohapatra
The effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on glycemic control in Indian diabetics with periodontal disease – A systematic review and metaanalysis. Dental Journal, 58(2), 198–206
26/06/2024 Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan S. K., Kulloli, A., Martande, S Ghadge, K. K.,
Evolution of Mucogingival Surgery to Periodontal Plastic Surgery".
2024 Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan
“Revolutionizing Periodontal Education in India through Competency- Based Curriculum: Aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 17”
2024 Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan
Translational implications of a novel combination of iPRF and collagen scaffold for proliferation of gingival mesenchymal stem cells.
2024 Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan Ghadge, K.K. ShettySK Kharat Kheur S., Kulloli A.,
Management of mucogingival defect following excision of multiple gingival squamous cell papillomas using VISTA - A case report with 24 months follow‑up
2024 Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan ShettySK Kulloli A KheurS
Is the oral hygiene complete without the tongue cleaning? Accepted for publication
Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan
“Interdental cleansing:” A neglected side dish in oral hygiene maintenance
2024 Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Periodontal regeneration (hard and soft tissue), Periodontal prognosis, Preventive periodontics
Area of Expertise
Periodontal regeneration (hard and soft tissue), Periodontal prognosis, Preventive periodontics
Area of Research
Periodontal regeneration (hard and soft tissue), Periodontal prognosis, Preventive periodontics
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Immediate Past President – Indian Society of Periodontology(2024-
2025)
President – Indian Society of Periodontology(2023-2024)
Member of the Academic Council of Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bangalore(2023-2025)
Member of the Expert Group for Reviewing the research proposals by the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi.
Member of the Expert Group for Reviewing the Task Force Proposals by theIndian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi.
Member of the Expert Group for Developing Dental Surgery Practice Guidelines during Covid19 constitued by NITI Aayog, Health & Family Welfare Division, Government of India.
Member of the experts for “Competency based Undergraduate & postgraduate curriculum for BDS & MDS by the team of subject experts in the specialty of Periodontology appointed by the Dental Council of India, New Delhi.
Past Editor in Chief of the “Journal of Dental Research & Review”(2018-2023)
Currently – Editorial Board of the “Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology”.
Executive Committee Member of the “Indian Society of Periodontology” – 2013-2018
Scientific Programme Convener of the “Indian Society of Periodontology” – 2018 - 2019
Joint Editor of the “Journal of Indo-Pacific Academy of Forensic
Odontology”(2011-2013).
Reviewer - “Journal of Periodontology”.
Reviewer - “Journal of International Academy of Periodontology
Reviewer Committee of “Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology”.
Reviewer - “Medical Hypothesis”.
Inspector - Dental Council of India, New Delhi.
PhD Examiner – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
PhD Examiner – Punjab University, Punjab.
PhD Examiner – Dr. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
Karnataka.
PhD Examiner – Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni,
Maharashtra.
Past Secretary General of the “International Clinical Dental Research
Organization”(2009-2013).
Board of Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, Pravara Institute of Medical
Sciences, Loni< Maharashtra -2015 - 2016 & 2022-2024.
Member – Board of Management – (2010-2011) Santosh University, India.
Member - Academic Council - (2010-2011) Santosh University, India.
Member – PG & UG Board of Studies, Santosh University, India.
Assistant Controller of Examinations - (2010-2012) Santosh University, India.
Member of the Curriculum Development Committee for Undergraduate
Dental program at Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital,
SRMC&RI (DU), (2003-2005) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Examiner for Undergraduate & Post Graduate University Examinations in
Periodontology In India.
Honours & Achievements
1. During tenure as Dean received the National Charaka Award for the Best
Institution in the Country for the Excellence & Outstanding Contribution in
Clinical Dentistry among 317 Dental Colleges in the Country from the
Indian Dental Association on October 26, 2024.
2. During tenure as Dean, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Dr. D.Y.
Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune was Ranked Number 2(2021) Number
3(2020,2022,2023) & Number 5(2024) in the country in the National
Institute Ranking Framework conducted by Ministry of Education,
Government of India in the Dental Category in the NIRF Dental Rankings.
3. Honoured for the fourth time for having being invited as the first Indian
Speaker by the Highest Body of Periodontology in the World "The
American Academy of Periodontology" to deliver a Lecture at their
Prestigious Innovations in Periodontics Forum.