Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences
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The Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences is a private dental school located about 86 kilometres (53.4 mi) from the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
, India and around 18 kilometres (11.2 mi) from the Nalgonda District
headquarters. Tasked with the provision of affordable dental care with special focus on the rural populations of Sreepuram
and Narketpally
, it is an offshoot of the Kamineni Education Society, founded by Kamineni Surya Narayana Rao, chief managing director of Kamineni Hospitals in Hyderabad. The college is affiliated to the N.T.R. University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The Kamineni Educational Society is in the process of attaining autonomous status and obtaining recognition as a 'Deemed University' by the Dental Council of India
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Kamineni Educational Society operates colleges/schools across two campuses at Narketpally in the Nalgonda District and L.B. Nagar
in Hyderabad.
2001 Batch (Gladiators)
Dr. Apurva Arjarapu (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2011)
Dr. Ambreen Fatima (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2013)
Dr. Shilpa Reddy Reggati (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2013)
Dr. Swapna Manda (University of Southern California, Los Angeles, DDS Class of 2013)
Dr. Swati Panugoth (University of California, San Francisco, DDS Class of 2013)
Dr. Chakradhar Rao Beerpur (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2014; MPH-University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesberg)
Dr. Ayesha Swarn (MSc in Dental Materials, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Residency/MSc in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of North Carolina, USA)
2002 Batch (Spartans)
Dr. Katta Kalyan (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2013;MSc in Oral Biology, University of Louisville, Louisville)
Dr. Anil Kumar Malla (MPH-Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green)
Dr. Nausheen Bhanu (MSc in Oral Biology, University of Louisville, Louisville)
Dr. Zubair Ali Mohammed (Master's in Psychological approaches to Health & Management, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom)
Dr. Vinay Kumar Pilly (MPH-University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; Residency/MSc in Dental Public Health-University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada)
Dr. Kamal Kishore Tak (Assistant Commandant Officer-Dentist, CRPF, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India)
Dr. Charlotte Jakkula (MPH-Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green)
2004 Batch (Lancers)
Dr. Rahul Avadhani (MPH-Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois)
Dr. Swati Gandluri (MPH-Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois)
Dr. Vijayasen Reddy (MSc in Health Systems Management, Texas Women's University, Texas)
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India and around 18 kilometres (11.2 mi) from the Nalgonda District
Nalgonda district
Nalgonda / Nallagonda District is a district in Andhra Pradesh. It has a population of 3,483,648 of which 13.32% is urban as of 2001.-Etymology:Its name is derived from two Telugu words Nalla & Konda i.e...
headquarters. Tasked with the provision of affordable dental care with special focus on the rural populations of Sreepuram
Sreepuram
Sreepuram is the Northern Regional area of Archdiocese of Kottayam.- Sreepuram Bishop's House :Bishop's house of Auxiliary Bishop of Arch Diocese of KottayamCurrent Bishop : Mar Joseph Pandaraseril- Sreepuram English Medium School :...
and Narketpally
Narketpally
Narketpally is a village and mandal located along National Highway 9 in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It lies on National Highway 9 between Chityal and Kattangoor in Nalgonda district. It is the fastest growing village/town in A.P...
, it is an offshoot of the Kamineni Education Society, founded by Kamineni Surya Narayana Rao, chief managing director of Kamineni Hospitals in Hyderabad. The college is affiliated to the N.T.R. University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The Kamineni Educational Society is in the process of attaining autonomous status and obtaining recognition as a 'Deemed University' by the Dental Council of India
Dental Council of India
The Dental Council of India was incorporated under The Dentists Act, 1948 to regulate dental education and the profession throughout India. It is financed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and through the local state dental councils....
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Kamineni Educational Society operates colleges/schools across two campuses at Narketpally in the Nalgonda District and L.B. Nagar
L.B. Nagar
Lal Bahadur Nagar or L.B.Nagar or Bahadurguda is an assembly constituency in Hyderabad, India. It was once a Municipality in Ranga Reddy District in the Andhra Pradesh...
in Hyderabad.
Narketpally campus
Colleges on the Narketpally campus:- Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences
- Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences
- K.E.S. College of Nursing
- Sreevidya Peeth High School
Principals
- Dr.K.A.R.H. Sastry, M.D.S., Professor EmeritusProfessorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (2001–2005) - Dr.K. Subba Rao, M.D.S., Professor, Department of ProsthodonticsProsthodonticsProsthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons...
(2005–2009) - Dr. Raja Babu, M.D.S., Professor, Department of Periodontics (2009–2009)
- Dr. Chithranjan, M.D.S., Professor, Department of Prosthodontics (2009–present)
Annual functions
- Vasantham (January 25, 2005)
- Jalsa (April 15, 2008)
- Amalgamation (October 2009)
Dental Medex (Swasthya–2009)
The first medical exhibition was held by management involving the medical, dental and nursing colleges between November 5 and 8, 2009. The event featured stalls belonging to departments of the three colleges, whose staff explained to visitors basic information regarding individual health and well being. Total attendance was estimated at around 22,000; the majority of visitors were school children and local college students.Alumni
The first intake of dental doctors graduated in July 2007. Since that time the institute's alumni have spread around the world, with the majority now in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada pursuing higher studies. A significant number are studying for their Master of Dental Surgery at dental establishments in India while the rest are either in private practice or government service.2001 Batch (Gladiators)
Dr. Apurva Arjarapu (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2011)
Dr. Ambreen Fatima (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2013)
Dr. Shilpa Reddy Reggati (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2013)
Dr. Swapna Manda (University of Southern California, Los Angeles, DDS Class of 2013)
Dr. Swati Panugoth (University of California, San Francisco, DDS Class of 2013)
Dr. Chakradhar Rao Beerpur (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2014; MPH-University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesberg)
Dr. Ayesha Swarn (MSc in Dental Materials, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Residency/MSc in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of North Carolina, USA)
2002 Batch (Spartans)
Dr. Katta Kalyan (New York University, New York, DDS Class of 2013;MSc in Oral Biology, University of Louisville, Louisville)
Dr. Anil Kumar Malla (MPH-Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green)
Dr. Nausheen Bhanu (MSc in Oral Biology, University of Louisville, Louisville)
Dr. Zubair Ali Mohammed (Master's in Psychological approaches to Health & Management, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom)
Dr. Vinay Kumar Pilly (MPH-University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; Residency/MSc in Dental Public Health-University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada)
Dr. Kamal Kishore Tak (Assistant Commandant Officer-Dentist, CRPF, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India)
Dr. Charlotte Jakkula (MPH-Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green)
2004 Batch (Lancers)
Dr. Rahul Avadhani (MPH-Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois)
Dr. Swati Gandluri (MPH-Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois)
Dr. Vijayasen Reddy (MSc in Health Systems Management, Texas Women's University, Texas)
Publications
- Harshvardhan Jois(Department of Oral Pathology), "Micronucleus as Potential Biomarker of Oral Carcinogenesis". Indian Journal of Dental Advancements. IJDA, 2(2), April-June, 2010
- Chandra Shekar BR & Raja Babu P (Department of Periodontics), "Cultural factors in health and oral health". Indian Journal of Dental Advancements.IJDA, 1(1), 2009