Prof. Vanishree B. K. (Naik) is an accomplished academician, clinician, and researcher in the field of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry with over 15 years of combined teaching and clinical experience. She began her academic career as Junior Staff in Orthodontics at Navodaya Dental College & Hospital, Karnataka, and later served as Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor at Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Shivamogga. Since 2019, she has been associated with M. A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune, where she currently serves as Reader/Associate Professor. Alongside her academic responsibilities, she has gained valuable clinical expertise through practice at Gokul Dental Care and Implant Centre and Sabka Dentist, Pune.

Research Contributions

Prof. Vanishree has made significant contributions to pediatric dentistry, preventive oral healthcare, minimally invasive dentistry, clinical pediatric endodontics, orthodontics, oral microbiology, and dental biomaterials. Her research focuses on improving children's oral health through evidence-based clinical trials, innovative preventive strategies, and advanced dental materials. She has authored 25+ research publications in reputed national and international journals, including the International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, European Journal of Orthodontics, International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research, and several indexed journals. Her scholarly work includes randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, epidemiological studies, and rare case reports.

Innovation, Patents & Research Projects

Prof. Vanishree has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation with several patents and research projects. Her notable patented innovations include:

• Formulation of Mouthwash with Ethanol Extract of Mentha arvensis
• Smart Pain Relief Mouthguard
• Implant Surface Modification Apparatus for Enhancing Osseointegration
• Advanced Fluoride Application Device for Pediatric Dentistry

She has also led and participated in numerous clinical research projects involving pulpotomy medicaments, preventive mouth rinses, fluoride therapy, indirect pulp therapy, conscious sedation awareness, and pediatric restorative materials.

Teaching, Academic Leadership & Professional Development

An experienced educator, Prof. Vanishree has consistently contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate dental education. She has actively participated in numerous faculty development programmes, research methodology workshops, and educational technology training programmes. She has delivered invited lectures on Minimal Invasive Dentistry and Oral Health Care in Children, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and knowledge dissemination.

Conference Participation & Scientific Presentations

Prof. Vanishree has actively participated in numerous national and state conferences organized by the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD), Indian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD), and Indian Dental Association (IDA). She has presented several award-winning scientific papers and posters on pediatric dentistry, nanodentistry, preventive dentistry, and clinical research. She has also served as Chairperson and Resource Person at prestigious national conferences and dental shows.

Editorial, Reviewer & Professional Memberships

She actively contributes to scientific publishing as a reviewer for numerous international journals, including journals in microbiology, dentistry, medicine, biotechnology, and public health. She also serves as:

• Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Health Research
• Reviewer Board Member, Medicon Dental Sciences Journal
• Member for scrutiny of research proposals under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)

She is a Life Member of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD).

Awards & Recognitions

Prof. Vanishree has received several prestigious recognitions, including:

• International Excellence Award in Research and Development
• Outstanding Researchers in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry – Global Outreach Dental Award
• Best Scientific Poster Award at the KSDC Conference
• Outstanding Student Award for securing first position in Public Health Dentistry
• ARGHYAM Scholarship for academic excellence

These achievements reflect her dedication to research, innovation, teaching, and community oral healthcare.

Research Impact

Prof. Vanishree's work has significantly contributed to preventive pediatric dentistry through evidence-based clinical research, innovative oral healthcare devices, and translational dental research. Her publications, patents, reviewer roles, invited lectures, and leadership in research continue to influence pediatric dental practice and education.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award 

Prof. Vanishree B. K. (Naik) is highly eligible for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. Her distinguished academic career, extensive teaching experience, impactful clinical and translational research, multiple high-quality publications, innovative patents, active involvement in national research projects, international research recognitions, editorial and peer-review contributions, and leadership in pediatric and preventive dentistry collectively demonstrate outstanding excellence in scientific research. Her sustained commitment to advancing pediatric oral healthcare, promoting innovation, mentoring students, and contributing to the global scientific community makes her a deserving candidate for this prestigious recognition.