SRM Dental College Ramapuram

# # 🎉 Patent Publication | Innovation in Herbal Biomedical Technology

We are delighted to announce the publication of a new patent by DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY highlighting an innovative *herbal cryogel-based biomedical formulation*. 🌿🧪

📜 *Patent Title:*
*“Herbal Cryogel Containing *Terminalia chebula, Trigonella foenum, Syzygium cumini and Silver Nanoparticles”**

📅 *Publication Date:* 17 July 2026
📄 *Patent Application No.:* 202641065576
🏛️ *Applicant:* SRM Dental College

# # # 🔬 About the Invention

The invention presents a *herbal cryogel incorporating silver nanoparticles within a polymeric matrix*, developed using a freeze–thaw cryogelation technique.

The formulation combines the potential benefits of Terminalia chebula, Trigonella foenum, Syzygium cumini, and biosynthesized silver nanoparticles, offering promising *antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties*.

With its *high porosity, excellent swelling capacity, and sustained-release characteristics, the cryogel demonstrates potential applications in **wound dressing, tissue engineering, and other biomedical fields*. 🌿✨

👩‍🔬 *Inventors:*
* Dr. Vinodhini Sridharan
* K. S. Gokulnath
* Priyanshu Nandan Prasad
* Jashwanth Roshan S.
* Razen Ibrahim

👏 *Congratulations to the entire team on this significant achievement and contribution to innovative biomedical research!*

We are delighted to share that Dr. Priyadharsini Nataraj, Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, was invited to serve as a Moderator for judging the presentations at the 16th Slide Seminar, organized by the Department of Oral Pathology, Sri Ramachandra Dental College, on 5 August 2026.

🌟🏆📚 PROUD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – FIRST PRIZE IN SCIENTIFIC PAPER PRESENTATION 📚🏆🌟

The Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology 🦷🏥, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, proudly congratulates Dr. Shreenidhi S., First Year Postgraduate, for securing the 🥇 First Prize in Scientific Paper Presentation at the 24th National IAOMR Postgraduate Convention 2026, held at Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, from 6th–8th August 2026.

🎉 The convention witnessed participation from 223 postgraduate delegates representing dental institutions from across India, making it one of the most competitive scientific forums for postgraduate students in Oral Medicine and Radiology.

🏅 Dr. Shreenidhi S. secured First Prize for the scientific paper titled “Artificial Intelligence-Based Detection of Mental Foramen Characteristics in Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Age and S*x Predilection: A Retrospective Observational Study.”

💡 The award-winning research focused on the development and training of Artificial Intelligence models for detecting mental foramen characteristics on CBCT images and evaluating their application in age and s*x prediction, highlighting the future of AI-driven forensic dentistry and dentomaxillofacial radiology.

👩‍🏫✨ The research was carried out under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Anuradha Ganesan, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, whose mentorship, encouragement, and academic leadership played a pivotal role in this achievement.

🏛️ The Dean, faculty members, postgraduate students, and staff of SRM Dental College extend their heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Shreenidhi S. and Dr. Anuradha Ganesan on this outstanding accomplishment. This prestigious recognition reflects the department’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, scientific research, and the advancement of Artificial Intelligence in Oral Medicine and Radiology.

👏🎉 Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes for many more academic achievements and milestones ahead! 🎉👏

✨ INNOVATION RECOGNIZED. PATENT PUBLISHED. ✨
We are delighted to announce the publication of our patent, marking another significant milestone in innovation and research excellence.
📜 Patent Details
📝 Title of the Patent:
"Bracesmart Application for Telemetric Smart Bracket"
📅 Publication Date: 12.06.2026
📄 Patent Application No.: 202641050081
Indian Patent Application (A1)
👨‍🔬 Inventors
🏆 Dr. Hasini G
🏆 Varshaa B. K
🏆 Sunjay Raj J. K
🏆 Chandana Pratima G
🏆 Abhinand A
🏆 Dr. K. Ravi
🏛️ Applicant : SRM Dental College
BraceSmart is a novel telemetric orthodontic application that combines sensor-enabled smart brackets with a mobile platform to monitor tooth movement and certain intraoral parameters in real time. Through wireless data transmission and secure cloud-based technology, the system facilitates remote treatment monitoring, early identification of treatment deviations, seamless patient–doctor communication, appointment management and timely clinical intervention. This integrated approach has the potential to improve treatment precision, enhance patient compliance and advance the delivery of modern orthodontic care.
This patent publication reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, translational research and the development of evidence-based technologies that contribute to improved patient care and the future of digital orthodontics.
🎊 Heartiest congratulations to the inventors on this outstanding achievement. We wish them continued success in advancing excellence in dental research, innovation and academic endeavours. 🌟👏

*"Nano Silver Toothpaste Containing *Terminalia chebula, Trigonella foenum, and Syzygium cumini"**

*Publication Date:* 17 July 2026

*Patent Application No.:* 202641065574 A1
*Indian Patent Application (A1)*

# # # About the Invention

The patented invention relates to a novel herbal nano-silver toothpaste formulation comprising silver nanoparticles (5–50 nm) synergistically combined with extracts of Terminalia chebula, Trigonella foenum, and Syzygium cumini. The formulation demonstrates enhanced antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, offering a promising approach to maintaining oral hygiene and preventing dental diseases.

The invention also discloses an innovative process for preparing a stable toothpaste base incorporating nano-silver and herbal bioactive ingredients, ensuring improved formulation stability and therapeutic potential.

# # # Inventors

* Dr. Vinodhini Sridharan
* K. S. Gokulnath
* Priyanshu Nandan Prasad
* Jashwanth Roshan S.
* Razen Ibrahim

*Applicant:* SRM Dental College

This achievement highlights the institution's dedication to fostering impactful research, promoting interdisciplinary innovation, and translating scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions.

*SRM Dental College congratulates the inventors on this outstanding accomplishment and wishes them continued success in advancing research and innovation in oral healthcare.*

DENTAL SCREENING CAMP

"A dental Awareness camp was conducted by the Department of Public Health Dentistry at SANATORIUM ,Chennai 🎈

📅 august 2nd,2026.

Dental professionals from SRM Dental College screened : 25 beneficiaries, providing oral health education of tooth brushing ,dental Screening,diagnosis, and basic hygiene , focusing on benificiaries.”