OVERVIEW
Pharmacology is a branch of medicine that deals with the actions of the drugs on living system. In dentistry it is a pre-clinical subject that provide a strong knowledge about the actions, mechanisms, clinical indications, adverse effects, interactions and contraindications which are important in the clinical practice. The Department of Pharmacology, RDCH, has spacious and sophisticated laboratory, Museum and library. The academic pattern of BDS and MDS Pharmacology is based on Dental Council of India and The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR. Medical University, Chennai. The department also encourage the research works for Interns and Postgraduates of various specalities. Similarly, the teaching faculties are also doing the interdisciplanry research with other dental departments.
VISION
Our goal is to generate new knowledge and tools that can lead to better treatments for devastating human diseases.
MISSION
The Department of Pharmacology dedicated to teaching fundamental principles and rationale of drug therapy in undergraduate and post graduate Dental students and also to train the future dentist with the theoretical and practical aspects of Pharmacology.
FACULTY LIST
Extension Activities and Collaborations:
Two-days- Handson workshop on “Breaking Antimicrobial Resistance – Newer antimicrobial drug development and testing”, organized by the Department of Pharmacology and Microbiology, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Kavalkinaru Jn, Tirunelveli-627105, on 28 th & 29 th July 2025. Served as an Organizing Secretary.
Organized and conducted Toothpaste making competition for II BDS Students on world oral health day, in collaboration with Dept of Periodontics on 20 th march 2025.
Extension Activities and Collaborations:
Two-days- Handson workshop on “Breaking Antimicrobial Resistance – Newer antimicrobial drug development and testinTwo-Day Hands-on Workshop titled "Basic and Advanced Techniques in Phytochemical Analysis", organized by the Department of Pharmacology, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Kavalkinaru Jn, Tirunelveli – 627105, on 29th & 30th July 2024. Served as Organizing Chairman.g”, organized by the Department of Pharmacology and Microbiology, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Kavalkinaru Jn, Tirunelveli-627105, on 28 th & 29 th July 2025. Served as an Organizing Secretary.
DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Research collaboration and MOU
- 1. RVS College of Arts and Science, Sulur, Coimbatore on 27/01/2025.
- PSGR Krishnammal college for women, Peelamedu Coimbatore on 06/04/2023.
ICMR- STS Project
DHR – ICMR – STS – 2024-205 ; Reference ID : STS2024-04478: Title: Development & evaluation of antimicrobial activity of novel poly herbal gel formulation containing Sida cardifolia, Solanum xanthocarpum and Psidium guajava – An In-vitro analysis ; Year 2024-2025 ;
Student – Anand R; Guide – Dr. V Thirumalai; Fund Rs.60,000/-
Research and Awards
- Dr. V.Thirumalai
- Received “Fellow of Basic Medical Sciences” in Pharmacology specialization from Indian Association of Basic and Paramedical Sciences , on 06th March 2026.
- Best oral presentation award: Original Research Work , “Development and evaluation of In-Vitro anti-fungal activity of novel polyherbal gel containing Solanum xanthocarpum, Psidium guajava, and Sida cardifolia.”, at ” Third International Conference on Advances in Biosciences and Biotechnology (ICABB-2026)” conducted by the Department of Biotechnology, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal On 12th & 13th February 2026.
- Award for Excellence in Dental Research by the Indian Society of Dental Research at the 34th Annual Conference of ISDR, organized by Rajas Dental College and Hospital, February 2024.
- Best Oral Presentation Award: original research work, entitled “Anti-arthritic evaluation of Cadaba indica leaf extract on FCA-induced inflammatory arthritis in Wistar male rats” at the 2nd National Conference on Natural Products, conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 19–21 April 2024.
- Best Paper Award: Original research paper entitled ” In-vitro and in-silico anti proteinase activity of Cadaba indica leaf extract ” in ” International conference on current trends in medicinal chemistry” Organized by – ASSOCIATION OF CHEMISTRY TEACHERS Mumbai & Saveetha Dental College And Hospital, Chennai, held on 24th & 25th January 2023
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Spacious laboratory for undergraduate BDS – Pharmacology practical programs.
- The department has a museum of various drugs and dosage forms.
- The department library has new and earlier editions of various international Pharmacology textbooks.
- The department library has new and earlier editions of various international Pharmacology textbooks.
- Unique facility for herbal extract preparation and analysis.