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ANIL SUKUMARAN

Qualifications
BDS, MDS, PhD, FICD, FPFA

Positions
Associate Professor, Periodontics
 
Contact
Office phone   :  467-7434
Office fax        :  467-8548
Office location :  Rm - AA9
Email address  :  anil@graduate.hku.hk

Education

Doctorate - 2002, PhD (Periodontology/Oral Microbiology), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Masters - 1989, MDS (Periodontology) Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum, University of Kerala, India.

Bachelors - 1984, BDS - Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum, University of Kerala, India.

Advanced Training - 1995, Invited Researcher (Sabbatical Training), UK Centre for Oral HIV Studies, UMDS Guys Hospital, London (One year).

Honorary Fellowships - 2004, FICD, International College of Dentists, USA and 2004, FPFA , Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, USA.

Professional Membership

Life Member - Indian Society of Oral Implantologists
Life member- The Indian Academy of Osseointegration
Member of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Member, International Academy of Periodontology.
Member, International Association for Dental Research
Member of the FDI section of Deans and Dental Educators.
Member of the Indian Dental Association.
Life member of the International Union for Health Education.
Life member of the Indian Society for Dental Research (Affiliated to
International Association for Dental Research).
Member of the Kerala Dental Specialists Association.
Life member of the Indian Society of Periodontology.
Member of the Association of Forensic Odontologists of India.
Life member of the Indian Immunology Society.
Faculty member, Teachers Training Centre, Medical College, Calicut.
Life member of the Indian Academy of Dental Educationalists.
Life member of the Red Cross Society of India.
Member, Hong Kong Society of Immunology.
Member International Team on Implant Dentistry

Research Interest

Immunology of Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus
Oral lesions in HIV
Smoking and periodontal disease
Post antibiotic effects on microbes

Publications

Al-Ghamdi HS ,  Anil S. Serum Antibody Levels in Smoker and Non-Smoker Saudi Subjects With Chronic Periodontitis, Journal of  Periodontology 78 (6)  June 2007.

Anil S. Solitary Plasmacytoma of maxilla - a case report and review of the literature. General Dentistry 55(1):39-43, 2007.

Anil S. Quantitation of immunoglobulins in gingival tissue of type 2 diabetic patients with periodontitis. Indian Journal of Dental Research 17(4):151-154, 2006.

Anil S, Al Ghamdi HS. The Impact of Periodontal Infections on Systemic   Diseases   -   An   update   for   medical   practitioners. Saudi Medical Journal 27 (6): 767-776,2006

Anil S, Al-Ghamdi HS. A method of gauging dental radiographs during treatment planning for dental implants. J Contemporary Dental Practice 8(6):82-88, 2007.

Anil S. Plasma cell gingivitis among herbal toothpaste users: a report of three cases. J Contemporary Dental Practice. 8(4):60-66, 2007.

Al-Ghamdi HS, Mokeem SA, Anil S. Current concepts in alveolar bone augmentation: A critical appraisal. Saudi Dental Journal 19(2):74-90, 2007.

Anil S. Free at last: The future of scientific reach out (Editorial). Saudi Dental Journal 19(2):74-90, 2007.

Anil S, Samaranayake LP. Brief exposure to antimycotics reduces the extracellular phospholipase activity of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis. Chemotherapy 49: 243-247,2003.
Samaranayake YH, Samaranayake LP,Yau JYY,Dassanayake RS,Li TKL,

Anil S. Phenotypic diversity of oral C. albicans isolated on single and sequential visits in an HIV-infected Chinese cohort. Acta Pathologica, Microbiologica et Immunologica Scandinavica (APMIS) 111: 329 - 337, 2003.

Anil S, Samaranayake LP. Impact of lysozyme and lactoferrin on oral Candida isolates exposed to polyene antimycotics and fluconazole. Oral Diseases 8 (4): 199-206; 2002.

Anil S, Ellepola AN, Samaranayake LP. The impact of polyene, azole, and DNA analogue antimycotics on the cell surface hydrophobicity of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis in HIV infection. Mycopathologia 153(4):179-85; 2002.

Anil S, Ellepola AN, Samaranayake LP. Post-antifungal effect of polyene, azole and DNA-analogue agents against oral Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis isolates in HIV disease. Journal of Oral Pathology Medicine   30(8): 481-8; 2001.

Samaranayake LP, Anil S, Scully CS. Occupational hazards in dentistry: Part 1. FDI WORLD 4: 8-12, 2001.

Samaranayake LP, Anil S, Scully CS. Occupational hazards in dentistry: Part 2. FDI WORLD 5: 14-18, 2001
Nair RG, Anil S, Samaranayake LP. The effect of oral bacteria on Candida albicans germ-tube formation. Acta Pathologica, Microbiologica et Immunologica Scandinavica 109(2): 147-54; 2001.

Anil S, Ellepola AN, Samaranayake LP.  The impact of chlorhexidine gluconate on the relative cell surface hydrophobicity of oral Candida albicans. Oral Disease 7(2): 119-22; 2001.

Anil S, Ellepola AN, Samaranayake LP, Beena VT. Tuberculous ulcer of the tongue as presenting feature of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infection. General Dentistry   48(4): 458-61; 2000.

Anil S, Lal PM, Gill DS, Beena VT. Metastasis of thyroid carcinoma to the mandible - Case report. Australian Dental Journal 44(1): 56-7; 1999.
Anil S, Beena VT, Lal PM, Varghese BJ. Chondrosarcoma of the maxilla. Case report. Australian Dental Journal 43(3): 172-4; 1998.

Anil S, Baiju FM. Current research in diagnostic methods for assessing periodontal disease. Indian Journal of Dental Research 9(4):120-3; 1998.
Beena VT, Anil S, Remani P, Vijayakumar T.  Expression of lectin binding in oral submucous fibrosis. Indian Journal of Dental Research 9(3): 85-90; 1998.

Anil S, Challacombe SJ. Oral lesions of HIV and AIDS in Asia: an overview. Oral Disease 3 Suppl 1:S36-40; 1997.

Anil S, Samaranayake LP, Nair RG, Beena VT. Gingival enlargement as a diagnostic indicator in leukaemia. Case report. Australian Dental Journal   41(4): 235-7; 1996.

Anil S, Beena VT, Nair RG. Squamous cell carcinoma of the gingiva in an HIV-positive patient: a case report. Dental Update 23(10): 424-5; 1996.

Anil S, Beena VT, Ankathil R, Remani P, Vijayakumar T. Mandibulofacial dysostosis. Case report. Australian Dental Journal 40(1): 39-42; 1995.

Anil S, Beena VT, Nair RG, Vijayakumar T. Evaluation of serum beta 2-microglobulin in premalignant and malignant lesions of the oral cavity. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontics    79(6):750-2; 1995.

Anil S, Beena VT, Nair RG, Varghese BJ. Detection of HIV antibodies in saliva and its implications. Indian Journal of Dental Research 6(3): 95-8; 1995.

Nair RG, Samaranayake LP, Bhat M, Anil S. Attitudes and knowledge of Indian dental professionals about HIV infection and AIDS. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 23(3): 187-8; 1995.

Nair RG, Samaranayake LP, Bhat M, Anil S, Luangjermekron L, Itthagarun A. HIV disease: Perception amongst Indian and Thai dental professionals. International Dental Journal 45 (5): FC12 /128; 1995.

Anil S, Remani P, Beena VT, Nair RG, Vijayakumar T. Immunoglobulins in the saliva of diabetic patients with periodontitis. Annals of Dentistry 54(1-2): 30-3; 1995.

Anil S, Beena VT, Raji MA, Remani P, Ankathil R, Vijayakumar T. Oral squamous cell carcinoma in a case of dyskeratosis congenita. Annals of Dentistry 53(1): 15-8; 1994.

Ankathil R, Anil S, Vijayakumar T, Bhattathri VN, Madhavan VNJ, Nair KM. High risk predictive cytogenetic markers in oral premalignant conditions. Oral Oncology- Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress on Oral Cancer. Vol. 3 - A:  130-133; 1994.

Anil S, Philip T, Jacob O, Beena VT. Hyalinosis cutis et mucosae--a case report. Journal of the Pierre Fauchard Academy 7(3): 89-92; 1993.

Anil S, Beena VT. Oral submucous fibrosis in a 12-year-old girl: case report. Pediatric Dentistry 15(2): 120-2; 1993.

Anil S, Beena VT, Remani P, Mysore J, Vijayakumar T. Total hemolytic complement (CH50) and its fractions C3 and C4 in the sera of patients with localized juvenile periodontitis. Annals of Dentistry 52(1): 18-20; 1993.

Anil S, Raji MA, Beena VT, Vijayakumar T. Fracture of tooth by internal resorption: case report. Endodontics and Dental Traumatology 9(2): 79-80; 1993.

Ankathil R, Vijayakumar T, Anil S, Madhavan J, Nair MK.  Spontaneous and mitomycin induced sister chromatoid exchange (SCE) frequencies in patients with premalignant and malignant oral lesions. Journal of Experimental Clinical Cancer Research 12:13-17, 1993.

Anil S, Shanavas KR, Beena VT, Remani P, Vijayakumar T. Quantitation of circulating immune complexes in patients with chronic periapical lesions. Journal of the Nihon University School of Dentistry   35(3): 175-8; 1993.

Anil S, Raji MS, Beena VT. Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy. Report of a case. Indian Journal of Dental Research 4(2): 65-7; 1993.

Anil S, Beena VT, Remani P, Haseenabeevi M, Vijayakumar T. Immunology of chronic generalized periodontitis. 2. Estimation of total hemolytic complement (CH 50) and its fractions C3 and C4. Indian Journal of Dental Research 2(3-4):35-9; 1991.

Haseenabeevi VM, Remani P, Anil S, Vijayakumar T. Plant lectins - histochemical and cytochemical applications in oncology. Indian Journal of Dental Research 2(3-4): 45-53; 1991.

Anil S, Remani P, Ankathil R, Vijayakumar T. Circulating immune complexes in localised juvenile periodontitis. Singapore Dental Journal 15(1): 17-9; 1990.

Anil S, Hari S, Vijayakumar T. Periodontal conditions of a selected population in Trivandrum District, Kerala, India. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology   18(6): 325; 1990.

Anil S, Remani P, Vijayakumar T, Hari S. Cell-mediated and humoral immune response in diabetic patients with periodontitis. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology 70(1): 44-8; 1990.

Anil S, Hari S, Remani P, Vijayakumar T, Ankathil R. Cell-mediated and humoral immune responses in patients with localized juvenile periodontitis. Bulletin of the Kanagawa Dental College 18(1): 3-6; 1990.

Anil S, Remani P, Ankathil R, Vijayakumar T. Circulating immune complexes in diabetic patients with periodontitis. Annals of Dentistry 49(2): 3-5, 45; 1990.

Anil S, Remani P, Vijayakumar T, Joseph PA. Total hemolytic complement (CH50) and its fractions (C3 and C4) in the sera of diabetic patients with periodontitis. Journal of Periodontology 61(1): 27-9; 1990.

Anil S, Hari S, Remani P, Vijayakumar T. Immunology of chronic generalized periodontitis. 1. Estimation of cellular and humoral immune status. Indian Journal of Dental Research 2(1): 127-32; 1990.

Anil S, Jacob OA, Hari S. Oral myiasis: a case report. Annals of Dentistry 48(2):28-30; 1989.

Anil S, Vijayakumar T. Oral manifestations of HIV infection. Center for AIDS Research and Control Calling 7 (2): 22-23; 1994.

Anil S, Manoj M, Varghese BJ, Beena VT.  Chemical antiplaque agents - an update. Bulletin of the Indian Society of Periodontology 17: 67-69; 1994.

Nair MK, Devi UP, Anil S. Guided tissue regeneration - a new approach in periodontal therapy. Bulletin of the Indian Society of Periodontology 17: 55-56; 1994.

Anil S, Samuel SK, Beena VT.  Oral lesions in HIV infection and AIDS. Center for AIDS Research and Control Calling 7: 39-41; 1994.

Anil S, Kaimal S, Beena VT. Hairy leukoplakia - a distinct clinical lesion. Center for AIDS Research and Control Calling 7: 34-38; 1994.

Anil S, Nair RG, Beena VT. Oral candidiasis - a potential expression of HIV infection. Center for AIDS Research and Control Calling 7: 19-21; 1994.

Anil S, Philip T, Madhu K, Beena VT, Vijayakumar T. Radiation caries- a rational approach towards its prevention and management. Journal of Indian Dental Association 64:9-12, 1993.

Nayar BR, Bai M, Anil S. Symmetrical gingival fibromatosis with advanced bone loss- report of a case. Journal of Indian Dental Association 64:233-235, 1993.
Anil S, Beena VT, Vijayakumar T. Current concepts of root surface treatment in periodontal therapy. Bulletin of the Indian Society of Periodontology 15 (3): 9-12, 1992.

Shanavas KR, Anil S, Vijayakumar T. Circulating immune complex (CIC) in malignant neoplasms. Stomatologica India 5 (2): 57-63, 1992.

Anil S, Rajendran R, Hari S, Vijayakumar T, Ankathil R. Acrocephalosyndactyly (Apert's syndrome)-a case report. Journal of Indian Dental Association 63: 17-20, 1992.

Anil S, Soman A, Ramachandran R, Beena VT, Vijayakumar T. Laser applications in dentistry - An overview. Journal of Indian Dental Association 63 (3): 101-106, 1992.

Anil S, Philip T, Mangalam MK, Beena VT.  Necrotizing sialometaplasia - report of a case. Journal of Indian Dental Association 63 (7): 293-295, 1992.

Anil S, Gilbert M, Philip T, Haridas A, Beena VT. HIV/AIDS and Dentistry - control of cross infection. Kerala Dental Journal 16 (2): 609-615, 1992.

Anil S, Beena VT, Raji MA, Sreela LS, Vijayakumar T. Morphometric analysis of premaxillary supernumerary teeth. Journal of Indian Dental Association 63 (8): 337-341, 1992.

Shanavas KR, Anil S, Beena VT, Vijayakumar T. Circulating immune complexes (CIC) in malignant neoplasms. Kerala Dental Journal 15(2): 667-673, 1992.

Anil S. AIDS and Dentist - Some complementary issues. Proceedings of the 25th Kerala State Silver Jubilee and Peninsular Conference, 1992.

Joseph R, Cheru RT, Nandakumar K, Bai M, Anil S. The effect of citric acid as an adjunct to conventional root preparation in periodontal therapy- a clinical study. Bulletin of the Indian Society of Periodontology 16: 8-16, 1992.

Prabhakaran T, George KK, Anil S. Dentin hypersensitivity- an overview.  Kerala Dental Journal 15:725-729, 1992.

Anil S. Oral manifestations in HIV infected patients. Proceedings of the Kerala Science Congress, Kozhikode pp. 246-247, 1991.

Anil S. Towards better dental awareness - Dental surgeons role and participation in public health dentistry. Proceedings of the 23rd Kerala Dental Conference, Cannanore pp. 19-22; 1991.

Nandakumar K, Bai M, Anil S, Joseph R. Effect of plaque control on periodontal tissues. Kerala Dental Journal 14 (3): 509-513; 1991.

Anil S, Vijayakumar T. Oral manifestations of HIV infection. National Symposium on AIDS, Commemoration Volume pp. 14-16, 1990.

Anil S. Posterior restorative resins inlay technique. Journal of Stomatology Odontology and Maxillofacial Surgery 11(1): 17-18, 1990.

Vijayakumar T, Shanavas KR, Remani P, Anil S, Rajendran R. Immunology and biochemistry of oral premalignant and malignant lesions. Proceedings of the First Asian Congress on Oral Cancer.  An overview of current problems on oral cancer, 1990.

Anil S, Nandakumar K. Algae derived hydroxyapatite (Algipore) - A new bone implant material. Journal of Stomatology Odontology and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: 132, 1990.

Anil S. Collagen/Hydroxyapatite - A new implant for augmenting deficient   alveolar ridges. Journal of Stomatology Odontology and maxillofacial Surgery 1 (6): 197-198, 1990.

Vivek V, Nair BJ, Pradeep CV, Anil S, Ramachandran G. Perforating internal resorption - a case report. Journal of Stomatology Odontology and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: 9-11, 1990.

Anil S, Ninan RK, Hari S. Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis - a case report. Kerala Dental Journal 12: 193-196, 1989.

Hari S, Anil S. Angular cheilitis - etiological review and clinical management.  Kerala Dental Journal 13: 220-231, 1989.

Hari S, Mathew S, Anil S. Burning mouth syndrome-an etiologic and therapeutic approach. Journal of Indian Dental Association 60: (5) 81-83, 1989.

Anil S, Joseph R, Hari S. Nifedipine induced gingival hyperplasia-a case report. Journal of Indian Dental Association 60: (5) 81-83, 1989.

Anil S, Vijayakumar T. Oral manifestations of HIV infection. Centre for AIDS Research and Control Calling 2: 20-21, 1989.

Hari S, Mathew S, Mangalam MK, Anil S. Prevalence of oral lichen planus in a selected population of 26,254 patients in Trivandrum, South India. Journal of Stomatology Odontology and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: 107, 1989.

Anil S, Hari S. The bicortical screw: The self cutting bicortically supported titanium screw implant. Journal of Stomatology Odontology and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: 107, 1989.

Pradeep CV, Anil S. Polydioxanone (PDS). Journal of Stomatology Odontology and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: 69, 1989.

Hari S, Anil S. White lesions of the oral mucosa. Journal of Stomatology Odontology and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: 107, 1989.

Rajendran R, Anil S, Vijayakumar T. A rare human model for oncogenesis. Singapore Dental Journal 13(1): 49-52; 1988.

Rajendran R, Anil S. Dental office emergencies and statim medical complications - Part III. Kerala Dental Journal 11: 10-13, 1988.

Rajendran R, Anil S. Dental office emergencies and statim medical complications - Part IV. Kerala Dental Journal 11: 59-62, 1988.

Rajendran R, Anil S. Dental office emergencies and statim medical complications - Part V. Kerala Dental Journal 11: 155-157, 1988.

Anil S, Hari S. Halitosis-etiologic factors and management. Kerala Dental Journal 11: 67-70, 1988.

Anil S, Hari S. Periodontal disease in diabetics. Kerala Dental Journal 11: 115-119, 1988.

Rajendran R, Anil S, Vijayakumar T. Rare human model for oncogenesis. Singapore Dental Journal 13: 49-52, 1988.

Rajendran R, Anil S, Vijayakumar T. Risk of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) among the factory workers of Kerala, South India, exposed to cashew. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Primary Health Care, New Delhi, pp. 25-29, 1988.

Anil S, Hari S, Vijayakumar T. A randomised, placebo controlled double blind trial of oxytetracycline in acute phases of periodontal disease. Dental Dialogue 13: 31-33, 1988.

Anil S, Rajendran R. Central haemangioma of the maxilla - a case report. Kerala Dental Journal 10: 19-23, 1987.

Anil S, Rajendran R. Dental office emergencies and statim medical complications - Part I. Kerala Dental Journal 10: 63-65, 1987.

Anil S, Rajendran R. Multiple neurofibromatosis (Von Recklinghausen's disease) involving the palate - report of a case. Kerala Dental Journal 10: 71-75, 1987.

Anil S, Rajendran R. Dental office emergencies and statim medical complications - Part II. Kerala Dental Journal 10: 109-111, 1987.

Rajendran R, Jacob AO, Anil S, Vijayakumar T. Craniofacial dysostosis (Crouzon's disease) - a case report. Journal of Indian Dental Association 59: 65-69, 1987.

Anil S. Combating AIDS in the clinic. Miracle Mix - Annual magazine of the Rajas Dental College 35-37, 1994.

Nair RG, Samaranayake LP, Bhat M, Anil S. Perception of HIV infection and AIDS amongst Indian dental professionals. Center for AIDS Research and Control Calling (in press)

Anil S, Chopra P. The analgesic efficiency and toleration of piroxicam dispersible tablets after extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. Journal of Indian Medical Association (in press).

Anil S, Philip T, Beena VT. Dental health education in the community- an overview of basic concepts and strategies. Journal of Indian Dental Association (in Press).

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