PhD Guide – Dr. Sageena George

Dr. Sageena George - Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

Brief Introduction

Dr. Sageena George completed her BDS (University of Kerala, 1990) and MDS (University of Kerala, 1994). She serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry at PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum She has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience.

Her major research interests include preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry, rotary endodontics, caries prevention, remineralization studies, fluoride therapy, and behavior guidance. She has guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and published multiple papers in national and international indexed journals.

Research Area

  • Pediatric rotary endodontics
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Fluoride therapy
  • Remineralization of primary enamel
  • Resin infiltration techniques
  • Early childhood caries
  • Pediatric behavior management
  • Minimal intervention dentistry
  • Laser applications in dentistry

Research Experience

  • Professor & PhD Guide, Department of Pediatric  & Preventive Dentistry, PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Trivandrum (2009 – present).
  • PhD Guide – KUHS (since 2021).
  • Guided multiple UG and PG dissertations in Pediatric Dentistry.
  • Research collaborations with Sri Chitra Institute of Science & Technology, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Biogenix Research Centre (Poojappura) and the Geological Survey of India.

Guided the following studies for MDS

(All projects carried out under KUHS or PMS College of Dental Science & Research.)

  1. Comparative evaluation of coronal microleakage of four commercially available pit and fissure sealants on permanent teeth – an in vitro study (2011 – 2014).
  2. Comparative evaluation of oral hygiene status and practices in children between 4–15 years with hearing impairment before and after oral health education (2011 – 2014).
  3. Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH): a search into prevalence, characteristics and risk factors (2012 – 2015).
  4. Comparative evaluation of microhardness and fluoride release in primary enamel treated with acidulated phosphate fluoride gel alone and in combination with diode laser (810 nm) – an in vitro study (2012 – 2015).
  5. Efficacy of four different remineralising agents on primary teeth: a comparative evaluation using microhardness testing and quantitative light-induced fluorescence – an in vitro study (2013 – 2016).
  6. Prevalence of early childhood caries and assessment of its associated risk factors in preschool children of Kerala (2013 – 2016).
  7. Comparative evaluation of penetration depth of a resin infiltrant following surface pretreatment with 3 different etchants – an in vitro study (2014 – 2017).
  8. Comparative evaluation of canal centering ability and remaining dentin thickness with manual files and different rotary systems in primary teeth using micro-CT – an in vitro study (2014 – 2017).
  9. Analysis of salivary proteinase 3 as a biomarker for caries severity in children – a cross-sectional study (2015 – 2018).
  10. Comparative evaluation of diffused calcium and hydroxyl ion release from TheraCal LC, ProRoot MTA and Calcimol LC as indirect pulp-capping materials in permanent teeth – an in vitro study (2015 – 2018).
  11. Efficacy of 0.1 % octenidine hydrochloride and 0.12 % chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinses on plaque control and oxidative stress in institutionalized Down syndrome children – a comparative analytical study (2016 – 2019).
  12. Comparative evaluation of two mixed dentition space analyses in Kerala population (2016 – 2019).
  13. Comparative evaluation of fluoride release, recharge and microleakage of glass ionomer cement, bioactive restorative material and giomer – an in vitro study (2016 – 2019).
  14. Comparative evaluation of efficacy of caries removal using polymer bur, a chemomechanical agent and spoon excavator in primary teeth – an in vivo study (2017 – 2020).
  15. Comparative evaluation of cleaning efficacy and quality of obturation using manual and rotary file systems in primary mandibular molars – an in vivo study (2017 – 2020).
  16. Comparative evaluation of efficacy of virtual-reality distraction, autodistraction and tell-show-do techniques in reducing anxiety of pediatric patients – an in vivo study (2017 – 2020).
  17. Comparative evaluation of shear bond strength and microleakage of conventional, zirconia-reinforced and silver-reinforced glass ionomer cements in primary teeth – an in vitro study (2017 – 2020).
  18. Prevalence of traumatic dental injuries and associated risk factors among 7–12-year-old school children in Trivandrum – a cross-sectional study (2017 – 2020).
  19. Comparative evaluation of two bulk-fill composites and one posterior glass-ionomer cement in Class II lesions in primary teeth (2018 – 2021).
  20. Comparative evaluation of antibacterial efficacy, remineralisation potential and reduction in discolouration of silver diamine fluoride after application of various reducing agents – an in vitro study (2018 – 2021).
  21. Comparative evaluation of remineralisation potential of different fluoride varnishes on artificial enamel caries in primary teeth – an in vitro study (2018 – 2021).
  22. Comparative evaluation of cariogenic potential of sweetening additives in infant weaning food – an in vitro study (2018 – 2021).
  23. Comparative evaluation of disinfectant ability of silver diamine fluoride, chlorhexidine and chlorhexidine-incorporated GIC on residual cariogenic bacteria in interim therapeutic restoration – an in vivo study (2018 – 2021).
  24. Knowledge, attitude and prevalence regarding sports-related dental injuries among 10–16-year-old students from sports schools in Trivandrum district – a cross-sectional study (2019 – 2022).
  25. Comparative evaluation of effectiveness of sodium fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride in preventing and arresting dental caries in differently-abled children – an in vivo study (2019 – 2022).
  26. Comparative evaluation of color matching and aesthetics of universal sculptable composite and single-shade universal composite in natural teeth – an in vivo study (2019 – 2022).
  27. Comparative evaluation of anxiety level and pain perception following local infiltration single-tooth anaesthesia and a needle-less pressure syringe – an in vivo study (2019 – 2022).
  28. Comparative evaluation of microleakage between bioceramic and MTA in simulated apexification – an in vitro study (2019 – 2022).
  29. Anaesthetic efficacy of 4 % articaine versus 2 % lignocaine in root canal treatment of teeth with MIH – a randomized control trial (2020 – 2023).
  30. Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy and smear-layer removal using two root canal irrigants in pulpectomy – an in vitro study (2020 – 2023).
  31. Detection of Scardovia wiggsiae in caries-free and severe ECC-affected children (2020 – 2023).
  32. Comparative evaluation of microleakage and push-out bond strength of bioactive bioceramic MTA and conventional MTA in simulated apexification – an in vitro study (2020 – 2023).
  33. Fluoride release, recharge and shear bond strength of three restorative materials used in primary teeth – an in vitro study (2020 – 2023)

Publications:

  1. 1996 June – Effect of 4 meta-adhesives on bond strength and marginal seal of amalgam restorations and repairs – An in vitro study. J Indian Soc Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry.
  2. 2010 Oct–Dec – Biological Dentistry – To Be or Not to Be? International Dental Journal, Vol 6 Issue 4.
  3. 2010 Oct–Dec – Behavioural disorders in children: An Overview. International Dental Journal, Vol 6 Issue 4.
  4. 2011 Mar – History Taking for Anaesthesia in Children. Kerala Dental Journal, Vol 34 No 1.
  5. 2013 – Role of the Dentist in Child Physical Abuse. Trivandrum Dental Journal, Vol 4 Issue 2.
  6. 2014 July – Biologic Restoration of a Traumatized Maxillary Central Incisor in a Toddler: A Case Report. J Indian Soc Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, 32:79-82.
  7. 2014 – Delayed Reimplantation: A Case Report. J Int Oral Health, 6(5):104-107.
  8. 2015 – Childhood Oral Lichen Planus: A Report of Two Cases. J Dent Tehran Univ Med Sci, 12(5):374-378.
  9. 2016 – Rotary Endodontics in Primary Teeth: A Review. Saudi Dental Journal, 28(1):12-17.
  10. 2017 – Dental Transmigration. Kerala Dental Journal, 40(3).
  11. 2017 – Transposition of Teeth: A Review. Trivandrum Dental Journal, Vol 7 Issue 1.
  12. 2017 – Study of Pulse Rate and Behavioral Anxiety Reactions in Children during Skin Prick Test with Local Anaesthetic Solution under Different Clinical Settings. Kerala Dental Journal, 40(4).
  13. 2017 Oct–Dec – A Novel Use of Extracted or Fractured Teeth for Restoration of Severely Mutilated Primary Teeth. Annals of Dental Specialty, Vol 5 Issue 4.
  14. 2017 May–Jun – Efficacy of Four Remineralising Agents in Primary Teeth: In-Vitro Evaluation Using Micro-Hardness Testing and Quantitative Light Induced Fluorescence. Pediatric Dentistry, 39(3):233-237.
  15. 2018 – LSTR: A New Venture in Pulp Therapy. KDJ, 41(1):169.
  16. 2018 Sep–Oct – Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair – Current Concepts and Practices. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent, 11(5):446-450. PMID 30787561.
  17. 2020 Jan – Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation – A Boon to Pediatric Dentistry. Kerala Dental Journal, 43(1):21-23.
  18. 2020 – Resin Infiltrants – A New Era in Minimal Intervention. Int Dent J Students Res, 8(3):100-107.
  19. 2020 – Evaluating Relationship between Caries Status and Body Mass in Children and Need for Diet Counseling – A Cross-Sectional Study. J Oral Health Dent, 3(2):201-207.
  20. 2020 – Knowledge and Attitude among Dental Practitioners Regarding the Use of Fluoride Toothpaste for Children. Int Dent J Students Res, 8(1):9-13.
  21. 2020 Jan – Medical Management of Carious Lesion with Silver Diamine Fluoride – A Report of Three Cases in Preschool Children. KDJ, 43(1):32-34.
  22. 2020 – Wipe Out White Spots with Resin Infiltration Technique: Case Series. J Oral Health Dent, 3(2):208-211.
  23. 2021 – Comparative Evaluation of Diffused Calcium and Hydroxyl Ion Release from Three Different Indirect Pulp Capping Agents in Permanent Teeth – An In Vitro Study. Saudi Dent J, 33(8):1149-1153.
  24. 2021 – Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Unseen Concern – A Review. J Maxillofacial Science and Research, 2(2):61-66.
  25. 2022 – Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacies of 0.2 % Chlorhexidine and 4 % Tulsi Extract in the Decontamination of Child Toothbrushes. J Int Soc Prevent Community Dent, 12(1):85-92.
  26. 2022 – Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Distraction, Audio Distraction and Tell-Show-Do Techniques in Reducing the Anxiety Level of Pediatric Dental Patients – An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent, 14 (Special Issue 2).
  27. 2023 – Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Different Domains of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Pediatric Dentists from Kerala – A Cross-Sectional Study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent, 41:181-189.
  28. 2023 – Anaesthetic Efficacy of 4 % Articaine versus 2 % Lignocaine in Root Canal Treatment of Teeth with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent, 41(4):316-321.
  29. 2024 – Inter-Examiner Agreement among Pediatric Dental Specialists in Assessment of Tonsil Size, Friedman Tongue Position and Staging of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children – An Observational Study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent, 42(2):91-97.
  30. 2024 Mar – Salivary Proteinase 3 as a Biomarker for Caries Severity in Children – A Cross-Sectional Study. J Contemp Dent Pract, 25(3):236-240.

Professional Memberships:

  • British Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
  • Association of Pediatric & Preventive Dentists (Kerala State)