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Dr Dhanasekar Balakrishnan

JKKN DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL

Dr Dhanasekar Balakrishnan

Principal — Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

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

DegreeSpecialisationUniversityYear
MDSProsthodontics and Crown & Bridge RGUHS2002
FDS RCSRoyal College of Surgeons of England 2024
MFDS RCSRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh2024
MFDS RCSRoyal College of Surgeons of Glasgow 2025
MDTFEDRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh2025

💼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

AwardBodyYear
Good Teacher Award- Excellence in Teaching AwardManipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, MAHE2019
Good Teacher Award- Excellence in Teaching AwardManipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, MAHE2018
Good Teacher Award- Excellence in Teaching AwardManipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, MAHE2017
Provenance Annual Business Plan Competition- 2nd placeMAHE, Manipal 2014
Mentor award, Innovation DayMAHE, Manipal2015
Mentor award, Innovation DayMAHE, Manipal2014

👥Professional Memberships

OrganisationTypeSince
International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)Life 2012
Indian Prosthodontic Society (OL 1002)Life2002
Indian Dental AssociationLife 2002
Indian Society of Prosthodontics and Restorative PeriodonticsLIfe2007
Karnataka Prosthodontic SocietyLife 2015