Dr. Krishna Priya Vellore is an accomplished dental academician, researcher, and Professor & Head in the field of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. She has built an extensive academic career spanning more than two decades, with progressive responsibilities across teaching, clinical dentistry, research, academic administration, and professional leadership.

She began her academic career as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor at Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad, serving from April 2003 to October 2006. She subsequently worked as Reader/Associate Professor at Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Kothrepally, Vikarabad, from October 2006 to August 2009, followed by another tenure as Reader/Associate Professor at Army College of Dental Sciences from August 2009 to June 2011. She served as Professor at MNR Educational Trust, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, from July 2011 to October 2013.

Since October 2013, Dr. Krishna Priya Vellore has been serving as Professor & Head, Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad, where she continues to contribute to dental education, clinical training, research, and departmental development.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Krishna Priya Vellore has demonstrated sustained scholarly engagement in pediatric and preventive dentistry. Her documented academic record includes 47 scholarly works, comprising original research articles, case reports, reviews, and other academic contributions, together with five textbook/book contributions.

Her research interests encompass a broad range of clinically relevant areas, including:

• Pediatric oral health and preventive dentistry
• Early childhood caries
• Dental anxiety and pain management
• Pulp therapy and restorative dentistry
• Dental trauma in children
• Special-care dentistry
• Developmental dental anomalies
• School oral health and dental health education
• Pediatric oral and maxillofacial conditions
• Innovative approaches to pediatric dental care

Her research reflects an emphasis on evidence-based approaches to improving oral health outcomes among children and addressing complex clinical problems encountered in pediatric dentistry.

Selected Research Highlights

Among her notable scholarly contributions is the 2026 case report on conservative management of multiple idiopathic external apical root resorption in a 13-year-old patient, highlighting an uncommon pediatric dental condition and its conservative management.

Her recent research also includes a 2025 cross-sectional study investigating the association between gestational age and birth weight with early childhood caries and developmental defects of enamel in children aged 3–6 years. Another 2025 in-vitro investigation evaluated the microtensile bond strength of restorative materials on silver diamine fluoride (SDF)- and non-SDF-treated teeth, addressing contemporary approaches in minimally invasive pediatric dentistry.

In 2024, she contributed research comparing green tea, formocresol, and mineral trioxide aggregate in primary molar pulpotomy, examining alternative approaches to pulp therapy. Her earlier work includes research on physiological root-end closure in a traumatized young permanent tooth using collagen particles as a pulpal dressing, demonstrating her longstanding interest in regenerative and conservative treatment approaches.

Books & Academic Contributions

Dr. Krishna Priya Vellore has also contributed to dental education through textbooks and scholarly book chapters. Her documented works include publications on:

• Minor Oral Surgical Procedures in Pediatric Dentistry (2026)
• Genetics in Pediatric Dentistry (2025)
• Dental Health Education and School Oral Health Programmes
• Unveil Unmet School Oral Health Needs—Dental Health Education and School Health Programmes (2024)
• Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases in Children (2024)
• Dental Management in a 7-Year-Old Child with Ichthyosis Vulgaris – Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Science (2022)

These contributions support students, dental professionals, and practitioners by presenting clinically relevant knowledge in pediatric and preventive dentistry.

Innovation & Intellectual Contribution

In addition to her publications and books, Dr. Krishna Priya Vellore has demonstrated an interest in dental innovation. In 2026, she was associated with an Indian design registration for an Oral Care Tooth Brush with Integrated Laser, documented as Indian Design No. 475520-001. This contribution reflects an effort to explore innovative approaches and technology-assisted solutions in oral healthcare.

Clinical & Educational Impact

Throughout her career, Dr. Krishna Priya Vellore has combined academic teaching with clinical expertise in pediatric dentistry. Her scholarly portfolio demonstrates sustained engagement with pediatric dental diseases, preventive care, dental trauma, developmental anomalies, anxiety management, oral health education, and contemporary treatment modalities.

As Professor & Head, she has also contributed to the academic development of dental professionals through teaching, supervision, clinical training, research activities, and dissemination of pediatric dental knowledge.

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award 

Dr. Krishna Priya Vellore demonstrates several significant attributes relevant to the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. Her career reflects more than two decades of academic and professional experience, progressive leadership responsibilities, and a sustained record of research and scholarly publication.

Her 47 documented scholarly works, multiple textbooks and book contributions, research across diverse areas of pediatric and preventive dentistry, recent peer-reviewed studies, clinical case reports, and contribution toward dental innovation collectively demonstrate continued scholarly activity and professional contribution.

Her work addressing early childhood caries, pediatric pulp therapy, dental trauma, special-care dentistry, dental anxiety, developmental dental disorders, school oral health, and preventive dentistry reflects a broad and clinically meaningful research portfolio. Her continuing role as Professor & Head of the Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry at Army College of Dental Sciences further demonstrates academic leadership.

Considering her extensive academic experience, sustained research engagement, substantial scholarly output, textbook contributions, clinical research portfolio, academic leadership, and documented innovation, Dr. Krishna Priya Vellore is eligible for consideration for the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.