Sharath Asokan
KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Rajah Muthaiah Dental College and Hospital
0000-0003-1403-5725
About
Prof. Dr. Sharath Asokan is currently the Principal, KSR institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India. He was the youngest and the third Pediatric Dentist from India to have completed his doctorate (PhD on Oil Pulling Therapy) in 2010. He was awarded the “Young Pedodontist Research Award” for the year 2008 by the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) and the “Health Excellence Award” for the year 2009 awarded by Indian Board of Alternative Medicines (IBAM). He received the “Young Dentist Award” from The Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, His Excellency, The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K.Rosaiah in the Dentist Day Celebrations in 2012.
Dr.Sharath Asokan attended the Summer Institute on "Dental Clinical Research Methods" in the University of Washington, Seattle, USA in 2008. He has written and edited chapters for three most sought after Indian textbooks in Pediatric Dentistry. He has delivered over 100 guest lectures across the sub-continent and has about 79 publications in peer-reviewed indexed journals to his credit. He is currently a Member of the Postgraduate Board of Studies, The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, India. He is the External Expert, UG Board of Studies, Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College (VMSDC), Salem and External PhD Guide for Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. He is also a registered PhD Guide for Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
Dr.Sharath Asokan was an Executive Committee Member of ISPPD from 2014-2016 and is currently the Assistant Editor of the Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (JISPPD) from 2016-2021. He is also the Founder Director of Academy for Dental Excellence (ADE), Erode started in 2018 to provide NEET MDS Entrance Exam Coaching Class, Continuing Dental Education (Lectures and Hand-On Courses) to dental students and graduates.
Employment
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KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research Principal2020 - Present
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KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research Professor2014 - Present
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KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research Reader2011 - 2014
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Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital Reader2009 - 2011
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Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital Senior Lecturer2005 - 2009
Education
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Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital PhD2005 - 2010
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Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital MDS2002 - 2005
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Rajah Muthaiah Dental College and Hospital BDS1995 - 2000
Projects & Funding
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Publications (120)
- Parental Perceptions of Analgesic Ice Cream as a Post‐Extraction Therapeutic Modality in Children: A Mixed‐Methods Study Save
- Comparative Assessment of Physicochemical and Cytotoxic Characterisation, in Khaini and Filtered Khaini Smokeless Tobacco Products Save
- Comparative assessment of heavy metal exposure and health risks in khaini and filtered khaini smokeless tobacco products Save
- Effectiveness of tailored oral health education mode based on the learning styles in children aged 10–12 years: An interventional study Save
- Evaluation of phytochemical components, cytotoxicity, and molecular docking of Anacyclus pyrethrum and Commiphora myrrha for formulating a herbal topical anaesthetic gel development Save
- Gemini twins in pediatric dentistry Save
- Humor in pediatric dentistry! Save
- Intravenous Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry: A Concise Review of Treatment Protocol Save
- The Pygmalion Effect Save
- Association between snack parenting style and dental caries status of children aged 7–8 years: a sequential mixed method approach Save