Dr. Girish Suragimath is an accomplished dental academician, clinician, researcher, and Professor in the field of Periodontology. He has more than 25 years of teaching and academic experience, progressing through positions from Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer to Reader, Associate Professor, Professor, and currently Professor & Head, Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad. His responsibilities include postgraduate and undergraduate academic coordination, examination duties, theory teaching, and supervision of postgraduate surgical periodontal procedures.

Research & Scientific Contributions

Dr. Suragimath has made substantial contributions to periodontal and oral health research, with 121 scientific publications in national and international journals. His research spans periodontal disease, periodontal regeneration, laser dentistry, oral cancer, salivary biomarkers, oral-systemic relationships, periodontal microbiology, gingival recession, oral hygiene, and preventive dentistry. His recent research has particularly focused on salivary biomarkers for periodontal disease and oral cancer, as well as the association between periodontitis and systemic disorders.

Books & Scholarly Contributions

He has authored/co-authored five textbooks, covering areas such as genetics in periodontics, probiotics, periodontal disease and viruses, dental implant materials, and the periodontal-orthodontic relationship. He has also contributed book chapters on periodontal disease and pregnancy outcomes and oral hygiene maintenance following traumatic dental injuries.

Patents & Intellectual Property

Dr. Suragimath has demonstrated strong innovation in dentistry through multiple registered design patents. His innovations include a toothbrush, hydraulic mouth-opening device, head cap, travelling oral hygiene kit, calibrated surgical blade, intraoral photography mirror, body-stabilizing device for panoramic radiography, and dental chair with vital-sign monitoring. He has also applied for a patent relating to a surgical incision guide.

Copyrights

A particularly notable achievement is the award of 89 copyrights by the Copyright Office of India, reflecting his sustained contribution to academic, scientific, and intellectual-property development.

Research Interests & Projects

His research interests include periodontal wound healing, herbal adjuncts in periodontal therapy, obesity and periodontitis, gingival recession coverage, periodontal-systemic disease relationships, oral hygiene, smokeless tobacco effects, periodontal regeneration, and salivary biomarker-based detection of periodontal diseases and oral cancers.

Teaching, Mentoring & Academic Leadership

As Professor and Head, Dr. Suragimath plays a significant role in postgraduate and undergraduate education, academic planning, examination activities, clinical training, and research mentorship. His long academic career reflects sustained commitment to dental education, clinical excellence, student development, and periodontal specialty training.

Professional & Community Engagement

He is associated with professional organizations including the Indian Dental Association, Indian Society of Periodontology, and Indian Society of Dental Research. He has actively participated in continuing dental education programmes and community-oriented periodontal healthcare services. He has also contributed to sports and cultural activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students and is an active marathon runner.

Key Achievements

• 25+ years of academic and teaching experience
• Professor & Head, Department of Periodontology
• 121 scientific publications
• 5 textbooks
• Multiple scholarly book chapters
• 89 copyrights awarded
• Multiple registered design patents and innovations
• Extensive postgraduate and undergraduate teaching experience
• Research contributions in periodontal therapy, oral cancer, salivary biomarkers, lasers, and periodontal-systemic relationships
• Active involvement in professional organizations, CDE programmes, and community dental healthcare

Eligibility for Distinguished Professor Award

Dr. Girish Suragimath is highly eligible for the Distinguished Professor Award in Scientific Laurels. His eligibility is strongly supported by his more than two decades of academic leadership, long-standing professorial experience, extensive research record of 121 publications, authorship of textbooks and book chapters, 89 registered copyrights, multiple patented/registered dental innovations, postgraduate mentorship, clinical expertise, and sustained contributions to Periodontology and dental education. His combination of academic leadership, scientific productivity, innovation, professional service, and community engagement makes him a strong candidate for recognition as a Distinguished Professor.