Faculty Profile
Dr. Saira George
- Professor
- CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS
Qualifications
# | Course | Institute | University | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | BDS | College of Dental Surgery, Manipal | Mangalore University | 1994 |
2 | MDS | College of Dental Surgery, Manipal | MAHE University | 1997 |
Experience
# | Institute | University | Experience |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences, Karnataka | Bangalore University, Karnataka | 1.11 years |
2 | Faculty of Odonto Stomatology | University of Health Sciences, Kingdom of Cambodia | 1 year |
3 | Mar Baselios Dental College | KUHS | 8.6 years |
4 | St. Gregorios Dental College | KUHS | 7 Yrs |
Awards & Achivements
Certifications
- Certificate of Participation in the Webinar Endodontology Reviewer Training Program held on 27th and 28th of April 2023.
- Certificate of Completion as Leader Trainer in CDSMP – A Stanford University Self-Management Program YILAGA 2017
- Certificate of Completion as Workshop Leader in CDSMP – A Stanford University Self-Management Program YILAGA 2017
- Certificate in Basic Training in Counselling Santhwana Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy 2009
Professional Achievements
- Worked as United Nations Organization (UNO) Designated Dentist from August 2001 to October 2006.
- Chairperson for "Precision in Composite Restorations" organized by Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvatupuzha, held on 21st October 2019.
- Reviewer for Endodontology Journal 2021
- Chairperson for Scientific Session for 12th International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) World Endodontic Congress 202ONE from 12th to 14th August 2021.
- Member of Organizing Committee of 7th ACDI (Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry India – an Affiliate of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) Conference held in Kochi, Kerala from 3rd to 5th February 2023.
- Speaker for IDA Greater Kochi Branch on “IDA – Finish Line – Sharpen Your Skills” held on 10th September 2023.
Other Achievements
- Member of Organizing Committee of 1st ILAGA International Conference held online from 22nd to 24th April 2022. In association with UN DESA; NGO Committee on AGEING, UNITED NATIONS, NY; International Federation on Ageing and Global Peace Foundation.
- Speaker at ILAGA as part of a Rally for Rights for Older People under GAROB "Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People" - United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing - on Heart Brain Connection held in Kochi, Kerala on 13th April 2024.
Publications
- George Saira. Review of lasers in Dentistry. Journal of Dental Lasers. 2010 Dec; 4(2): 28 – 32.
- Kottoor J, Paul KK, Mathew J, George S, Mathew J, Roy A. A permanent mandibular second molar with seven root canal systems. Quintessence Int. 2014 May;45(5):381-3.
- Ranjith Karaththodiyil, Jojo Kottoor, Joy Mathew, Saira George, Jain Mathew. A maxillary first molar with six root canals. Saudi Endodontic Journal. 2014 May-Aug;4(2): 87 – 90.
- Anusree Das, Jojo Kottoor, Joy Mathew, Sanjana Kumar, Saira George. Dentine microhardness changes following conventional and alternate irrigation regimens: An in vitro study. Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 2014 Nov-Dec;17(6):546-549.
- Jaikrishnan S, Kottoor J, Mathew J, Kumar SR, George S, Hari K. Evaluation and endodontic management of a patient with 6 single-rooted molars: a case report. Gen Dent. 2015 Sep-Oct;63(5):e35-7.
- Pius A, Mathew J, Theruvil R, George S, Paul M, Baby A, Jacob J. Evaluation and Comparison of the Marginal Adaptation of an Epoxy, Calcium Hydroxide-based, and Bioceramic-based Root Canal Sealer to Root Dentin by SEM Analysis: An In Vitro Study. Cons Dent Endod J 2019;XX(X):1-8.
- Krishna EMM, Theruvil R, Mathew J, George S, Paul M, Jacob J, Baby A. Evaluation of the Effect of Remineralizing Agent on Bleached Enamel Surfaces Subjected to Erosion: An In Vitro Study. Cons Dent Endod J 2019;XX(X):1-5.
- Dr Pooja Jayan, Dr Jain Mathew, Dr Robin Theruvil, Dr Saira George, Dr Allu Baby, Dr John Jacob. Calcium Hypochlorite solutions in Endodontics. Malanadu Dental Journal/ISSN No.2348-201X / Vol.9-Issue 2 April – June 2020.
- Jose JM, Manju Krishna EM, Ahamed SM, Theruvil R, Mathew J, George S. Effect of Root Dentin Conditioning using different Chelating agents on Pushout Bond strength of MTA fillapex and bioroot RCS: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2021;24:195-8.
Contribution
- Compiled Preclinical Manual for College
- Reviewer for Endodontology Journal