Professor & HOD
Dr.Vidya K.C
Education : MSc PhD (Medical Microbiology)
Teaching Experience : 38 years
Email Address : vidyakc@mbdc.edu.in
Teaching Subjects
- Microbiology
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Areas of Clinical Interest
- Bacteriology, Mycology
Institutional Responsibilities
- 2 year Pre clinical in charge
Memberships in professional organizations
- Life member of IAMM
List of Publications
| 1 | ARYATHILAKAN, NIMMYSABU, RAJESHRAMANKUTTY, KCVIDYA, NITHYAANNIETHOMAS, JUSTINJOBE. ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF 0.05 N AND 0.1 N SILVER NITRATE MOUTHWASH AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS AND CANDIDA ALBICANS: AN IN VITRO STUDY JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ORAL HEALTH (J INT ORAL HEALTH)2022 | JANUARY-FEBRUARY | VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 1. 101 |
| 2 | Asha S Anand1, Majo Ambooken1, Jayan Jacob Mathew1, KS Harish Kumar2, KC Vidya2, Linu Sara Koshy1 Antifungal – prescribing pattern and attitude toward the treatment of oral candidiasis among dentists in and around Kothamangalam in Kerala: a survey published in “Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry” Year:2016| volume:6|Issue:2| Page: 77-80. |
| 3 | K.C. Vidya, P.S .Mallya, P.S.Rao. Inhibition of bacterial adhesion by subinhibitory concentrations of antibiotics. Indian journal of medical microbiology 2005; 23(2):102 – 105. |
| 4 | Mani V. R, Vidya K.C. A microbiological study of Ophthalmianeonatorum in hospital-born babies. Journal of the Indian medical association 1997, 95(7):416-7, 421 |
Short Courses & Certificate Programs
| SI.No | Subject /Specialization | Board/University | Pursuing/Date of Award |
| 1 | Virology cell culture training at SreeChithra Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum in 1998. | ||
| 2 | National hands on workshop on anaerobic culture techniques held at Father Muller Medical College 2014. |
Completed Research Projects
| SI.No | Title of the Project | Role Performed (Principal/ Co-Investigator) | Date of Completion |
| 1 |
Prevalence of Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among out patients and students in Dental school – A Cross sectional survey. (Dr. Leena Johnson – Oral Medicine. 1st Prize in National Conference) |
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| 2 |
Management of chronic periodontitis using sub-gingival irrigation of ozonized water – A clinical and microbiological study. (Dr. Annie Aravind – Periodontics) |
Principal | November 2015 |
| 3 |
Estimation of glycatedhaemoglobin level, Candida count, species and antifungal susceptibility in Type II Diabetes mellitus. (Dr. Merin – Oral Medicine) |
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| 4 | Effect of propolis on Enterococcus faecalis.(Dr. Lalkrishna – Endodontics) | ||
| 5 |
Effect of Endopamirrigant on Enterococcus faecalis (Dr. Sonia – Endodontics) |
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| 6 |
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of a novel herbal alternative Chromolaenaodorata, 5% sodium hypochlorite and 2% chlohexidine against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms formed on tooth substrate: An in vitro study. Efficacy and antibacterial effects of QMix. (Dr. Lalkrishna – Endodontics) |
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| 7 |
Comparison of antimicrobial efficacy of novel root canal irrigants with a conventional root canal irrigant against mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. An in vitro study. (Dr. Michael – Endodontics) Prevalence Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutansin caries. |
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| 8 | Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of a novel herbal alternative | ||
On Going Research Projects
| SI.No | Title of the Project | Role Performed | Expected Date of Completion |
| 1 |
Comparative evalution of the antifungal properties of two different natural plant extracts on PMMA denture base resin – an in vitro study |
Co-Investor | 2024 |
| 2 |
Comparison of antibacterial efficacy of carnosic acid, calcium hydroxide and triple antibiotic paste as an intracanal medicament against E fecalis and candida albicans– an in vitro study. |
2025 | |
| 3 |
Antibiogram and prevalence of gram negative bacteria in subjects with different stages of periodontitis : a clinico-microbiological study |
2025 |
