Dr. Yamini Nandini

Dr. Yamini Nandini is renowned for her significant contributions in the field of Dental Implants and Maxillofacial Prosthetics. She has been honored with numerous awards in recognition of her expertise and dedication. With a career marked by innovation and excellence, she continues to set benchmarks in advanced dental care and prosthetic rehabilitation, transforming countless lives with her work.
 

Dr. Yamini Nandini was awarded the Ahilya Bai Holkar Narishakti Puraskar Award, 2025 under Academia, for her significant contribution to the society and upliftment of her Profession on the ocassion of International Women's Day

Membership:  

EC Member, treasurer and presently serving as Secretary of Indian Prosthodontic Society, Bengaluru Branch.

• Member of Indian Prosthodontic Society
• Member of Indian Dental Association
  
  Awards & Recognitions 

• Won Dr. B. Sureshchandra excellency award at 12th ISPRP National conference. JSS Dental College and hospital, Mysore.  

• Won 2nd best faculty paper of the session at 22nd Asia pacific implant society conference, 17th -19th January 2025 at Royal orchid, Bangalore. 

Selected for G.C Das award paper, Competitive clinical category  

• Prosthetic rehabilitation of cranial defects: An analysis of case series, at 13TH Biennial conference of international society for maxillofacial rehabilitation hosted by IPS, Reunite to Reconstruct and Rehabilitate on 5-7th & 12th – 14th Feb 2021. 

Research activities: 

• Stress analysis in bone with implant restored with different crown materials - A 3D FEA study - 2017.

• Research Project Proposal: Title of the proposal -2020 .

An in vitro evaluation of Potential Application of PEG-PCL (poly ethylene glycol–polycaprolactone) nano particles loaded with Ixeris dentate extract as drug delivery system in the management of Dry Mouth. 

Publications:  

• Identification and management of complete denture problems .K.L.E.S Dental Journal 2012:1(1); 27-31. 

• Classification system for FPD failures. Dental Era – A Journal of Dentistry 2012: 2  (1); 32-35. 

• Prosthodontic management of dentinogenesis imperfect - Synapse Scientific Research Journal by BIDS 2012:1(1); 7-9.  

• Prosthodontic management of iatrogenic palatal defect. International journal of contemporary dentistry 2012:3(1); 100-104.  

• Role of resting tongue position in complete denture. JIADS 2012:3(1):26-27.  

• Prosthetic rehabilitation of partial nasal defect- a case report. Medico-legal Update 2012:12(2); 225-227. 

• Comparison of Dimensional Accuracy of Four Different Die Materials Before and After Disinfection of the Impression - An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013; 14(4):668-674. 

• Prosthodontic management of a patient with ectodermal dysplasia - a case report - Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan 2013, Vol. 23 (12): 899-901. 

• Thumb Prosthesis-Simplified approach: A case report - Journal of Dental and Orofacial Research 2014; Vol-10(1):1-4.  

• Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Cranial Deformity in Hyperostotic Convexity Meningioma – Contemp Clin Dent 2019 Nov 12;9:674-7.  

• Velopharyngeal defect management: A case report. World journal of advance healthcare research 2018; vol-2(6):47-51. 

• Semi Precision Attachment in Removable Partial Denture -Guident 2018; pg 16-19.  

• Effect of time and method of drying on bond strength of tray adhesives with vinyl polysiloxanes. J Contemp Dent Pract 2019; 20(1):108-112. 

• A Prescience on acquired maxillary defects-An overview volume -8: pg 43-46. KLES Dental Journal 2019. 

• Reconstruction of cranial defect with preformed acrylic implant-Clinical dentistry: IDA Publications 2018; XII;10-14. 

• Evidence based approach to occlusion in implantology Indian Prosthodontic Society Newsletter 2019; vol 2: Issue 1;13-18. 

• Patient specific cranial implant - 46th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference proceedings - 2018. Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society. 

• Transcending autologous cranioplasty Neurology India March 2020; 68:71. 

• All on four: An insight on rehabilitation of completely edentulous arches. Journal of Bangalore Prosthodontic Forum; vol 3 issue 2, November 2021. 

• Comparative analysis of the effects of two different drill designs on insertion torque and primary stability during osteotomy-An in vivo animal study. Journal of pharmacy and bio allied sciences; June 2024. 

• Level of depression, anxiety and stress, among dental postgraduates during 2nd wave of COVID 19: A cross-sectional study. African journal of biological sciences;6.12.2024. 

• Enhancing accuracy with surgical guides – A Review. Journal of Bangalore Prosthodontic Forum; vol 6 issue 1, September 2024. 

Evaluation of the effects of two different drill designs on temperature measurements during osteotomy-An in vivo animal study. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health,244-248, issue XXVII 2025. 

Scientific Paper Presentations/Guest Lectures/Resource Person  

•  Student achievements:

Paper presentation:  

• Stents and splints in maxillofacial Prosthodontics. Presented at Symposium on Maxillofacial Prosthodontics on 17th Feb 2006, held at Oxford Dental College, Bangalore. 

• Flexible dentures in the treatment of partial edentulism. Presented at 9th National Convention of Prosthodontic P.G students on 22nd -24th June 2007, held at University’s Sharad Pawar Dental College, Sawangi, Wardha. 

Poster presentation: 

• Poster presented on “Evolution of dental implants at 7th Indian Prosthodontic society PG students convention on 27th – 28th August 2005, Porur, Chennai.   Staff achievements: 

Paper  presentation: (State level conference)  

• Prosthodontic management of Dentinogenesis imperfecta - A case report, presented at KSDC IDA conference on 25th-27th Nov 2011 held at Mysore medical college, Mysore. 

 Paper presentation: (International conference)  

• Prosthetic cranial reconstruction- through the years, presented at 40th   Indian Prosthodontic Society conference and 8th Biennial Asian academy of Prosthodontic conference on 5th – 9th Dec held at World Trade Centre, Chennai. 

•  Comparative analysis of stress distribution in bone with implant restored with different crown materials - A 3D FEA study, 24th ISOI Conference, 23rd September 2017, Sheraton, Bangalore. 

• Next generation dental implants: Multifunctional dental implant surface, presented at the 22nd Asia pacific implant society conference, 17th -19th January 2025 at Royal orchid, Bangalore. 

Paper presentation: (National conference):

• Removable partial denture: #Boon or a bane”,2013, ISPRP National Conference. Bangalore. 

• Stress analysis in bone with implant restored with different crown materials - A 3D FEA study”, 45th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference, 3rd -5th November 2017, Bali, Indonesia. 

• Patient specific cranial implant- Precision makes the difference- 46th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference, 16th -18th November 2018 Father Muller’s convention centre, Mangalore.

Chennai National Conference:

• Innovate, Integrate and Recreate, Supercell – A novel regenerative tool in dentistry – An interdisciplinary approach, a case series.  2th -4th August 2019. 12th ISPRP National conference. JSS Dental college and hospital, Mysore. 

• Prospects In Antibacterial and Osteogenic Dental Implant Surface 

• Envisioning tomorrow. IPS National conference Goa, 8th - 10th Dec 2023.

PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE:

Conducted pre conference course on Renewing radiance: The art and science of full mouth rehabilitation at 26th PG convention 5th -7th April 2024, Chennai. 

Guest lecture:  

• Techniques in Fabrication of All Ceramic restorations, CDE Programme on All ceramic restorations, 11th March 2011, KLE Dental College, Bangalore. 

Guest speaker (scientific resource person) 

• Retention in maxillofacial prosthesis, at Trends in Prosthodontics & Master Class 2018 at RVDC, Bengaluru. 

 Guest speaker (scientific resource person) 

• “Library dissertation- “A step up for stiffer climb” at KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, PG orientation programme 13th-14th June 2018. 

 Guest speaker (scientific resource person) 

• “Modes of achieving retention in maxillofacial prosthesis with the different maxillofacial materials.” at “Proficiency Unlimited”- The Prostho Conference & Master Class Program, 1st - 3rd February 2019, DR.M.R Ambedkar Dental college & Hospital, Bangalore. 

 Guest speaker (scientific resource person) 

• Library dissertation-A monocle literature review: at KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, PG orientation programme 18th-19th June 2019. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Effective scientific presentation: at Pradyoth 2020- Post graduate orientation programme on September 2nd to 5th 2020. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person)  

• Implant impressions: Procedures and techniques at KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, an insight in to implant dentistry on 02.02.2021. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Effective scientific presentation: at SPECTRUM 2022- Post graduate orientation programme on Feb 16th to 18th 2022. 

Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Implant prosthesis: at KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, Implant pathway 2022- On October 14th 2022. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Job opportunities after BDS: at Interns career guidance programme - 2022- on December 20th 2022. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Career prospects after BDS at Navodaya: orientation program for 1st BDS students - on 29th Dec 2022. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Library dissertation-A monocle literature review: at KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, at Disha- PG orientation programme 17th Feb 2023. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Career prospects after BDS interns orientation program Nov 2023. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Library dissertation-A monocle literature review: at KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, at Disha- PG orientation programme 21st Dec 2023. 

 Guest speaker (scientific resource person) 

• Cleft lip and Cleft palate at Basics Recondite 2023, KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, 12th & 13th October 2023. 

 Guest speaker (scientific resource person) 

• Concepts and philosophies in full mouth rehabilitation at Expert Colloquium: Master class program on 5th April 2024 at PG Convention, Savitha Dental College, Chennai. 

 Guest speaker (scientific resource person) 

• Concepts and philosophies in full mouth rehabilitation at Expert Colloquium: Master class program on 26th & 27th September 2024 at MSR University of Allied Sciences, Bangalore.  

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Library dissertation-A monocle literature review: at KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, at Voyage-2024- PG orientation program 6th,7th & 12th Dec 2024. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Career avenues after BDS interns orientation program 19th & 20th Dec 2024. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Reconstructing lives: Treatment solutions for maxillofacial defects, on 27th January 2025 at Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Tumkur. 

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Implant prosthesis/prosthetic options for implants - From missing teeth to masterpieces: the magic of implant prosthetics: at KLE’S Institute Dental Sciences – Bangalore, Implant pathway- On  2025.

 Guest speaker (Scientific resource person) 

• Role of a Prosthodontist in Craniofacial Rehabilitation, on 26th July 2025 at V S Dental college and Hospital,Bangalore.