Punnya Angadi Rao
VIDWAN ID: 289807

Dr Punnya Angadi Rao

Female Doctor of Philosophy
Head of the Department | Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
KLE VISHWANATH KATTI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES (2020 - 2024)
Karnataka
Expertise: Dentistry Oral Surgery and Medicine
133 Publications
7 Projects
1673 Scopus Citations
1369 CrossRef
18 Years 9 Months Total Experience
Publications
133 Total
Articles
130
Chapters
2
Proceedings
1
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1,673 Citations
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Professional Recognition

Best Scientist Award
2024
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Best Young Scientist Award
2022
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
VGST Award for outstanding Research Publication
2024
Karnataka Science and Technology , VGST
Best PhD Thesis Award
2019
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Best Teacher Award
2010
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Best Original Research Paper
2010
Indian Association of Forensic Odontology
Ist Rank in MDS Oral Pathology
2005
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Presidents Award for Scoring Highest Marks in BDS
2001
SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad
Outstanding Researcher Award
2023
Venus Health foundation, Center for Health and Medical Sciences.

Community & Membership

KAHER Institutional Ethical Comitteee
Member
Jan 2020
KAHER Board of Interdisciplinary Studies
Member Secretary
Jan 2015
KAHER Board of Studies for Clinical Subjects- Faculty of Dentistry
Member
Jan 2020
KAHER Faculty of Dentistry- Preclinical Subjects
Member
Jan 2022
Ethics Committee (Human) for Ph.D Research Projects of KAHER
Member
Jan 2021
Internal Quality Assurance Cell, KAHER
Assitant Cordinator
Jan 2020
Undergraduate Board of Studies, SDM University
External Member
Jan 2019
Research and Ethics committee , SDM University
External Member
Jan 2020
Scientific Correspondence and Review Committee, KLE VK IDS
Member Secretary
Jan 2014
Publication and Plagirism Check Comitteee, KLEVKIDS
Member Secretary
Jan 2018
Intellectual Property Rights Committee
Member
Jan 2021
Goa StateGoa state higher education and Goa research foundation
Grant Reviewer
Jan 2023
Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Life
Jan 2006
Indian association of Forensic Odontology
Life
Jan 2008
Indian Dental association
Life
Jan 1997

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2017
Indrashil University
Master of Dental Surgery
2005
N/A
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
2000
N/A
Head of the Department
Feb 2020 – Apr 2024
KLE VISHWANATH KATTI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES | Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Professor
Apr 2016 – Jan 2020
KLE VISHWANATH KATTI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Reader
Apr 2010 – Apr 2016
KLE VISHWANATH KATTI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Assistant Professor
Sep 2008 – Apr 2010
KLE VISHWANATH KATTI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Assistant Professor
Aug 2005 – Sep 2008
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital
Medical and Health Sciences
Dentistry Oral Surgery and Medicine

Related Profiles

Scholarly Work

Screening of tobacco users using artificial intelligence-based mobile application for the early detection & referral of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral cancer to designated health care centres
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
A prospective research study to test images from oral cavity of participating subjects to build an artificial intelligence-based tool for supporting the early detection of oral cancers
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Generate Medical imaging datasets (MIDAS) for tobacco induced oral lesions to enhance research in health in India
Other
Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research Role: Principal Investigator
Assessment of Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs, Awareness of Tobacco Use and Oral Cancer, screening of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Cancer and Tobacco Counselling for Auto Rickshaw Drivers of Belagavi City, Karnataka: A Cross-Sectio
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
A prospective research study to collect images from oral cavity of participating subjects to build an artificial intelligence-based tool for supporting the early detection of oral cancers
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Evaluation of tumor budding and TME features in Oral squamous cell carcinoma
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Cyclin D1 expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma and verrucous carcinoma
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator

Development of artificial intelligence algorithm for grading of oral epithelial dysplasia

University KLE Academy of Higher education and Research
Year 2024
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Antifibrotic activity of Dental Pulp stem cells in the oral sub mucous fibrosis

University KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Year 2024
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Development of a non-invasive salivary screening tool for early diagnosis of Oral sub mucous fibrosis and Oral Squamous cell Carcinoma

University KLE academy of Higher Education and Research
Year 2024
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LED -Enhanced pathology Forceps

Dr Pavitra j
Dr Punnya S Rao Dr Manjula M
- Patent No. : 400129009- Filed : 21-08-2024
Published : 01-09-2024 Granted

Methodology for evaluation of immunohistochemical Expression of exosomal tetraspanins CD63 and CD9 in oral epithelial dysplasia.

Nagajothi K
Punnya Rao
- Patent No. : L-154189/2024 Filed : 01-05-2024
Published : 23-09-2024 Granted

Methodology for assessment of circulating tumor cells in oral leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma using flow cytometry

Anoushka Chauhan
Punnya Rao
- Patent No. : L-154283/2024 Filed : 18-04-2024
Published : 24-09-2024 Granted

Methodology for salivary telomere length as a diagnostic biomarker for oral leukoplakia and oral cancer

Anoushka Chauhan
Punnya Rao
- Patent No. : L-154143/2024 Filed : 12-04-2024
Published : 23-09-2024 Granted

Questionnaire To Assess Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Role Of Chatgpt Among Dental Professionals

Chetan Belaldavar
Punnya Angadi
- Application No. : L-151770/2024 Filed : 10-03-2024
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Methodology For Development And Validation Of Artificial Intelligence Algorithm For Histopathologic Grading Of Oral Epithelial Dysplasia

Chetan Belaldavar
Punnya Angadi
- Application No. : L-150553/2024 Filed : 07-03-2024
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Questionnaire for assessment of knowledge and attitudes regarding metaverse and its applications among dental students and dental professionals.

Punnya Rao
Anouskha Chouhan
- Patent No. : L-147196/2024 Filed : 10-01-2024
Published : 26-04-2024 Granted

Dental Anesthesia with angulated needle syringe

Akash Mondal
Sanjay Rao
Punnya Rao.
- Patent No. : 202441030627 A Filed : 14-12-2023
Published : 22-03-2024 Published

Lignocaine mucosal patch as an alternative to local infiltration anesthesia in the maxillary region for dental procedures

Chaitrali Sant
Sanjay S Rao
Bhasker Kurangi
Punnya S Rao
- Patent No. : 202341089565 A Filed : 23-11-2023
Published : 22-03-2024 Published

PORTABLE DENTAL UV STERILIZER

KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences
belagavi
- Patent No. : 396399-001 Filed : 29-09-2023
Published : 30-09-2023 Granted

Isolation and Culture of Primary oral submucous fibrosis firbroblasts from OSMF patients

Snehalata Narvekar
Punnya Rao
Baliga Sridhar
- Patent No. : L-142480/2024 Filed : 14-09-2023
Published : 30-01-2024 Granted

Chlorhexidine Diacetate Coated Black Braided Silk i,e CDC-BBS Suture for Closure of Surgical Wounds in the oral Cavity

Dr Sachin K
- Patent No. : 552467 Filed : 26-04-2023
Published : 16-10-2024 Granted

Microscopic Photoquilting

KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences
- Patent No. : NA Filed : 09-06-2022
Published : 17-06-2022 Published

Biometric tooth print scanner

Dr.Julia Thenmozhi
- Application No. : 387591-001 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Methodology for development of a non invasive diagnostic tool usingRaman spectroscopy in saliva for early detection of oral submucousfibrosis and oral squamous cell carcinoma

Dr Pushpak Shah
- Patent No. : L-150551/2024 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Methodology for development of a non invasive diagnostic tool using molecular markers in saliva for early detection of oral submucous fibrosis and oral squamous cell carcinoma

Dr Pushpak Shah
- Patent No. : L-153476/2024 Filed : 30-11--0001
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Scholarly Publications

Double dens invaginatus in an impacted molariform supernumerary tooth: An unique case

Open Access
Journal Article
Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. Year: 2008. Volume: 26 , Issue: SUPPL. 5 , Pages: S26-S28 .
Authors: RT Anegundi; H Kaveri; ShruthiB Patil; A Punnya

Palatal mucormycosis: A rare clinical dilemma

Journal Article
ORAL SURGERY. Year: 2008. Volume: 1 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 145-148 .
Authors: S.R. Shetty; V.A. Punnya

Swertia purpurascens Wall: Evaluation of its antifibrotic activity in an in vitro model of oral submucous fibrosis

Open Access
Journal Article
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Year: 2025. Volume: 29 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 402-408 .
Authors: Snehalata Narvekar; Shridhar D. Baliga; Punnya V Angadi

Dental pulp stem cells as a novel antifibrotic therapy for oral submucous fibrosis: An in vitro study

Open Access
Journal Article
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research. Year: 2025. Volume: 15 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 383-389 .
Authors: Snehalata Narvekar; Shridhar D. Baliga; Punnya V Angadi

Characterization of stromal calcifications in odontogenic keratocyst: a multicentric study

Journal Article
Odontology. Year: 2025. Volume: 113 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 438-447 .
Authors: Karishma Madhusudan Desai; Yoichi Tanaka; Punnya V. Angadi; Supriya Mohit Kheur; Uday Puranik; Ayaka Tatsumi; Shoichi Sekikawa; Takeshi Nomura

Global expert consensus on oral submucous fibrosis: Standardizing care, surveillance, and prevention strategies

Open Access
Review
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Year: 2026. Volume: 30 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 2-13 .
Authors: Pratibha Ramani; Vinay K. Hazarey; Kannan Ranganathan; Jayanta Chattopadhyay; Punnya Angadi; W. M. Tilakarathne; Raghu Radhakrishnan; Karishma Desai; Dinesh K. Daftary; Abilasha Ramasubramanian; Ramya Ramadoss; K Hema Shree

Development and validation of a CNN model for grading oral epithelial dysplasia

Journal Article
Revista Española de Patología. Year: 2026. Volume: 59 , Issue: 2 .
Authors: Chetan Belaldavar; Punnya V. Angadi; Uma Mudenagudi; Ujwala Patil; Ramesh Ashok Tabib

Vision-Based Solutions for Early Detection of Oral Cancer

Conference Paper
Year: 2026. Volume: 1671 LNNS , Pages: 499-511 .
Authors: Chetan Belaldavar; Sushma Kulkarni; Atharv Bijapur; Ramesh Ashok Tabib; Ujwala Patil; Chaitra Desai; Uma Mudenagudi; Punnya V Angadi
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