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Dr Dhanasekar Balakrishnan

JKKN DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL

Dr Dhanasekar Balakrishnan

Principal — Prosthodontics

23+

Years Experience

70

Research Papers

5

Awards Won

👤Professional Summary

Dr. Dhanasekar Balakrishnan is a distinguished academic leader, Prosthodontist, and Implantologist with over two decades of experience in dental education, clinical practice, and institutional leadership. As the Principal of JKKN Dental College and Hospital, he provides strategic direction to enhance academic excellence, research innovation, and student outcomes. With extensive expertise in digital dentistry, oral implantology, and maxillofacial prosthetics, he is committed to integrating advanced clinical practices with high-quality education and patient care. A seasoned educator and mentor, he has contributed significantly to curriculum development, faculty advancement, and research productivity. His leadership focuses on building a dynamic, future-ready learning environment that nurtures competent and compassionate dental professionals.

🎓Academic Qualifications

MDS

2002

Specialisation:Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

University:RGUHS

FDS RCS

2024

University:Royal College of Surgeons of England

MFDS RCS

2024

University:Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

MFDS RCS

2025

University:Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow

MDTFED

2025

University:Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

💼Experience

TEACHING

2002 – PRESENT

Principal and Professor and Head

JKKN Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalayam

CLINICAL · 24 YEARS

2002 – PRESENT

Principal and Professor and Head

JKKN Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalayam

Prosthodontics, Oral Implantology and Aesthetic Dentistry

📖Research & Publications

RESEARCH FOCUS

Oral Implanology

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1

🔒Certifications & Training

Dental Photography

JKKN Dental College and Hospital · 2025

Basic Life Support Provider Certification

American Heart Association · 2024

Certificate course in Intellectual Property Rights

Technology Transfer Office, MAHE · 2016

Bioethics

Manipal University and Clinical Development Service Agency (CDSA) · 2016

Oral Implantology

Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) · 2012

Postgraduate Certificate in LASER in Dentistry

MCODS, Manipal · 2010

Comprehensive Clinical Course in Maxillofacial Rehabilitation

M.A.Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune& Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists (IMPT), UK · 2009

Post Graduate Advanced Certificate in Oral Implantology

Manipal University · 2007

Certificate course in Oral Implantology

IMTEC, Lake View Implant Center, Cochin · 2006

🏆Awards & Recognitions

Good Teacher Award- Excellence in Teaching Award

2019

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, MAHE

Good Teacher Award- Excellence in Teaching Award

2018

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, MAHE

Good Teacher Award- Excellence in Teaching Award

2017

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, MAHE

Provenance Annual Business Plan Competition- 2nd place

2014

MAHE, Manipal

Mentor award, Innovation Day

2015

MAHE, Manipal

Mentor award, Innovation Day

2014

MAHE, Manipal

👥Professional Memberships

International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)

2012

Life

Indian Prosthodontic Society (OL 1002)

2002

Life

Indian Dental Association

2002

Life

Indian Society of Prosthodontics and Restorative Periodontics

2007

LIfe

Karnataka Prosthodontic Society

2015

Life