Krishna Prasad

Dr. Krishna Prasad Shetty joined Ajman University in February 2017 at the College of Dentistry and the Department of Clinical Sciences as a Specialist in Operative Dentistry and Endodontics. He has been engaged in teaching Geriatric Dentistry to undergraduate students, supervising students' research projects, and instructing in Pre-Clinical Endodontics. Additionally, he serves as a Clinical Instructor and Specialist in Clinical Dentistry, focusing on Operative Dentistry and Endodontics.

Education
  • MDS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, 1999.
  • B.D.S., M.D.S., Manipal University, India, 1996; R.G.U.H.S., Bangalore, India, 1999.
Experience
  • Lecturer, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University (UAE), 2017 – Present.
  • Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Navodaya Dental College, Raichur, India, 2008 – 2017.
  • Visiting Professor, Mauritius Dental College, University of Mauritius, Mauritius, 2008 – 2009.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Jodhpur University, India, 2007 – 2008.
  • Registrar, Endodontics, MOH, State of Kuwait, 2006 – 2007.
  • Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Jaipur University, India, 2003 – 2006.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal University, 1999 – 2003.
Teaching Area
  • In Materials Science, Operative Dentistry, and Endodontics
  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Clinical Dentistry (Operative Dentistry & Endodontics)
Research
  • Research in various advanced restorative and endodontic materials, special clinical cases, local anesthesia, biofilm associated with microorganisms, and various bacteria associated with endodontic problems.
  • Epidemiological studies.
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Awarded First Prize for Poster Presentation at the XII Annual Conference of FODI and VI Annual Conference of IES, Mumbai, 1998. Presentation on "Fibrous Splint Used in Various Endodontic Procedures" at the XV Annual Conference of FODI and VIII Annual Conference of the Indian Endodontic Society, Mangalore, November 2002.
  • Paper presentation on "Diagnosing the Missed Diagnosis in Endodontic Radiology" at the 28th IACDE & IES National Conference, Hyderabad, 2014.
  • Paper presentation on "Microscopes in Present Endodontics" at the 31st IACDE & IES National Conference, Kolkata, India, November 2016.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Federation of Operative Dentistry of India (FODI)
  • Indian Endodontic Society
  • Restorative 2000 Study Group (Mangalore Zone)
  • Indian Dental Association
  • Kuwait Dental Association (with medical license)
  • Editorial Member of the Indian Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics