Hodmed

Date of Birth	30.4.1955
Educational Qualifications	Bachelor of Dental Sciences ( BDS ), Bangalore, Karnataka, 1979. Masters in Preventive & Social Dentistry (MDS), Bangalore, Karnataka, 1990.
Teaching Experience	Professor & Head of Department, M.R. Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore, Karnataka ( 1991 - date ).
Academic Achievements	Vice President, Indian Dental Association (IDA), Bangalore Branch, 1992-1993. 1st dental surgeon to introduce 'Electro-acupucture analgesia in Dentistry' in India. Awarded the ' Indira Gandhi National Unity Award ' in the year 1989. Editor - Journal of Indian Asociation of Public Health Dentistry ( IAPHD ).
Organisation Memberships	Life member - International Union for Health Promotion & Education (IUHPE). Founder Member - Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry ( IAPHD ). Life Member - Indian Society of Health Administrators. Member of Indian Dental Association (IDA) Member of Karnataka State Dental Council (KSDC).