Faculty Staff
Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna

BDS (TNMed); MDS (Saveetha); PhD (Amst)





General Information
Title

Clinical Assistant Professor in Endodontics


Division

Restorative Dental Sciences


E-mail

prasanna@hku.hk
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Phone Number

2859 0581


Research profile

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Research Theme

Microbiome Innovation



Areas of Research Expertise

Root canal debridement
Endodontic microbiology
Irrigating solutions- sealers-dentin interactions
Endodontic materials




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Article
Baig MMFA, Zou T, Neelakantan P, Zhang C. Development and functionalization of DNA nanostructures for biomedical applications, Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 2021; 68(2): 228-238 doi:10.1002/jccs.
Shetty H, Shetty S, Kakade A, Mali S, Shetty A, Neelakantan P. Three-dimensional qualitative and quantitative analyses of the effect of periradicular lesions on the outcome of regenerative endodontic procedures: A prospective clinical study, Clinical Oral Investigations 2021; 25: 691-700 doi:10.1007/s00784-020-03583-z
Rajasekar V, Darne P, Prabhune A, Kao RYT, Solomon AP, Ramage G, Samaranayake L, Neelakantan P. A curcumin-sophorolipid nanocomplex inhibits Candida albicans filamentation and biofilm development, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 2021; 200: article no. 111617-article no. 111617 doi:10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111617
Abdalla MM, ALI IAA, Khan K, Mattheos N, Murbay S, Matinlinna JP, Neelakantan P. The Influence of Surface Roughening and Polishing on Microbial Biofilm Development on Different Ceramic Materials, Journal of Prosthodontics 2021; 30(5): 447-453 doi:10.1111/jopr.13260
Yeung AWK, Harper B, Zhang C, Neelakantan P, Bornstein MM. Do different cone beam computed tomography exposure protocols influence subjective image quality prior to and after root canal treatment?, Clinical Oral Investigations 2021; 25: 2119-2127 doi:10.1007/s00784-020-03524-w
Ozlek E, RATH PP, Kishen A, Neelakantan P. A chitosan-based irrigant improves the dislocation resistance of a mineral trioxide aggregate-resin hybrid root canal sealer, Clinical Oral Investigations 2020; 24: 151-156 doi:10.1007/s00784-019-02916-x
Abdalla MM, Lung CYK, Neelakantan P, Matinlinna JP. A novel, doped calcium silicate bioceramic synthesized by sol–gel method: Investigation of setting time and biological properties, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials 2020; 108(1): 56-66 doi:10.1002/jbm.b.34365
Ordinola-Zapata R, Peters OA, Nagendrababu V, Azevedo B, Dummer PMH, Neelakantan P. What is of interest in Endodontology? A bibliometric review of research published in the International Endodontic Journal and the Journal of Endodontics from 1980 to 2019, International Endodontic Journal 2020; 53(1): 36-52 doi:10.1111/iej.13210
ALI IAA, Cheung BPK, Yau JYY, Matinlinna JP, Levesque CM, Belibasakis GN, Neelakantan P. The influence of substrate surface conditioning and biofilm age on the composition of Enterococcus faecalis biofilms, International Endodontic Journal 2020; 53(1): 53-61 doi:10.1111/iej.13202
Neelakantan P, Liu P, Dummer PMH, McGrath C. Oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) before and after endodontic treatment: a systematic review, Clinical Oral Investigations 2020; 24: 25-36 doi:10.1007/s00784-019-03076-8
Li DTS, Samaranayake LP, Leung YY, Neelakantan P. Facial protection in the era of COVID‐19: A narrative review, Oral Diseases 2020; Epub 2020-06-07 doi:10.1111/odi.13460
Iandolo A, Abdellatif D, Amato M, Pantaleo G, Blasi A, Franco V, Neelakantan P. Dentinal tubule penetration and root canal cleanliness following ultrasonic activation of intracanal‐heated sodium hypochlorite, Australian Endodontic Journal 2020; 46(2): 204-209 doi:10.1111/aej.12393
Zaen El-Din AM, Hamama HH, Abo El-Elaa MA, Grawish ME, Mahmoud SH, Neelakantan P. The effect of four materials on direct pulp capping: An animal study, Australian Endodontic Journal 2020; 46(2): 249-256 doi:10.1111/aej.12400
Bijle MN, Neelakantan P, Ekambaram M, Lo ECM, Yiu CKY. Effect of a novel synbiotic on Streptococcus mutans, Scientific Reports 2020; 10: article no. 7951-article no. 7951 doi:10.1038/s41598-020-64956-8
Ozlek E, Gunduz H, Akkol E, Neelakantan P. Dentin moisture conditions strongly influence its interactions with bioactive root canal sealers, Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 2020; 45(2): article no. e24-article no. e24 doi:10.5395/rde.2020.45.e24
Pedullà E, Abiad RS, Conte G, La Rosa GRM, Rapisarda E, Neelakantan P. Root fillings with a matched-taper single cone and two calcium silicate–based sealers: an analysis of voids using micro-computed tomography, Clinical Oral Investigations 2020; doi:10.1007/s00784-020-03313-5
Ozlek E, Neelakantan P, Khan K, Cheung GSP, Rossi-Fedele G. Debris extrusion during root canal preparation with nickel‐titanium instruments using liquid and gel formulations of sodium hypochlorite in vitro, Australian Endodontic Journal 2020; doi:10.1111/aej.12424
Shanmugam K, Sarveswari HB, Udayashankar A, Swamy SS, Pudipeddi A, Shanmugam T, Solomon AP, Neelakantan P. Guardian genes ensuring subsistence of oral Streptococcus mutans, Critical Reviews in Microbiology 2020; 46(4): 475-491 doi:10.1080/**X.2020.**
Balasubramanian AR, Vasudevan S, Shanmugam K, Lévesque CM, Solomon AP, Neelakantan P. Combinatorial effects of trans-cinnamaldehyde with fluoride and chlorhexidine on Streptococcus mutans, Journal of Applied Microbiology 2020; doi:10.1111/jam.14794
Rath PP, Yiu CKY, Matinlinna JP, Kishen A, Neelakantan P. The effects of sequential and continuous chelation on dentin, Dental Materials 2020; 36(12): 1655-1665 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2020.10.010
?zlek E, Neelakantan P, Akkol E, Gündüz H, U?ar AY, Belli S. Dentinal Tubule Penetration and Dislocation Resistance of a New Bioactive Root Canal Sealer Following Root Canal Medicament Removal Using Sonic Agitation or Laser-Activated Irrigation, European Endodontic Journal 2020; 5(3): 264-270 doi:10.14744/eej.2020.92905
Krishnamoorthy AL, Lemus AA, Solomon AP, Valm AM, Neelakantan P. Interactions between Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis in an Organotypic Oral Epithelial Model, Microorganisms 2020; 8(11): article no. 1771-article no. 1771 doi:10.3390/microorganisms**
Rath PP, Yiu CKY, Matinlinna JP, Kishen A, Neelakantan P. The effect of root canal irrigants on dentin: a focused review, Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 2020; 45(3): article no. e39-article no. e39 doi:10.5395/rde.2020.45.e39
Sarveswari HB, Kalimuthu S, Shanmugam K, Neelakantan P, Solomon AP. Exploration of Anti-infectives From Mangrove-Derived Micromonospora sp. RMA46 to Combat Vibrio cholerae Pathogenesis, Frontiers in Microbiology 2020; 11: article no. 1393-article no. 1393 doi:10.3389/fmicb.2020.01393
Kalimuthu S, Cheung BPK, Yau JYY, Shanmugam K, Solomon AP, Neelakantan P. A Novel Small Molecule, 1,3-di-m-tolyl-urea, Inhibits and Disrupts Multispecies Oral Biofilms, Microorganisms 2020; 8(9): article no. 1261-article no. 1261 doi:10.3390/microorganisms**
Murbay S, Chang JWW, Yeung S, Neelakantan P. Evaluation of the introduction of a dental virtual simulator on the performance of undergraduate dental students in the pre‐clinical operative dentistry course, European Journal of Dental Education 2020; 24(1): 5-16 doi:10.1111/eje.12453
ALI IAA, Cheung BPK, Matinlinna JP, Lévesque CM, Neelakantan P. Trans-cinnamaldehyde potently kills Enterococcus faecalis biofilm cells and prevents biofilm recovery, Microbial Pathogenesis 2020; 149: article no. 104482-article no. 104482 doi:10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104482
Ramaraj S, Kim MA, Rosa V, Neelakantan P, Shon WJ, Min KS. Combined Effect of Melittin and DNase on Enterococcus faecalis Biofilms and Its Susceptibility to Sodium Hypochlorite, Materials 2020; 13(17): article no. 3740-article no. 3740 doi:10.3390/ma**
BREZHNEV A, Neelakantan P, Tanaka R, Brezhnev S, Fokas G, Matinlinna JP. Antibacterial Additives in Epoxy Resin-Based Root Canal Sealers: A Focused Review, Dentistry Journal 2019; 7(3): article no. 72-article no. 72 doi:10.3390/dj**
Neelakantan P, Ounsi HF, Devaraj S, Cheung GSP, Grandini S. Effectiveness of irrigation strategies on the removal of the smear layer from root canal dentin, Odontology 2019; 107(2): 142-149 doi:10.1007/s10266-018-0373-2
Neelakantan P, Berger T, Primus C, Shemesh H, Wesselink PR. Acidic and alkaline chemicals’ influence on a tricalcium silicate-based dental biomaterial, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials 2019; 107(2): 377-387 doi:10.1002/jbm.b.34129
Lee OYS, Khan K, Li KY, Shetty H, Abiad RS, Cheung GSP, Neelakantan P. Influence of apical preparation size and irrigation technique on root canal debridement: a histological analysis of round and oval root canals, International Endodontic Journal 2019; 52(9): 1366-1376 doi:10.1111/iej.13127
Neelakantan P, Ahmed HMA, Chang JWW, Nabhan MS, Wei X, Cheung GSP, Gomes BPFA. Effect of instrumentation systems on endotoxin reduction from root canal systems: A systematic review of clinical studies and meta-analysis, Australian Endodontic Journal 2019; 45(3): 407-413 doi:10.1111/aej.12333
Neelakantan P, Herrera DR, Pecorari VGA, Gomes BPFA. Endotoxin levels after chemomechanical preparation of root canals with sodium hypochlorite or chlorhexidine: a systematic review of clinical trials and meta-analysis, International Endodontic Journal 2019; 52(1): 19-27 doi:10.1111/iej.12963
Soh JA, Sheriff SO, Ramar NAP, Pulikkotil SJP, Nagendrababu V, Neelakantan P, Amalraj FD. Effect of root canal debridement on inflammatory cytokine levels, Australian Endodontic Journal 2019; 45(2): 171-176 doi:10.1111/aej.12303
Pedulla E, Abiad RS, Conte G, Khan K, Lazaridis K, Rapisarda E, Neelakantan P. Retreatability of two hydraulic calcium silicate‐based root canal sealers using rotary instrumentation with supplementary irrigant agitation protocols: a laboratory‐based micro‐computed tomographic analysis, International Endodontic Journal 2019; 52(9): 1377-1387 doi:10.1111/iej.13132
Ozlek E, Neelakantan P, Matinlinna JP, Belli S, Ugur M, Kavut I. Adhesion of Two New Glass Fiber Post Systems Cemented with Self-Adhesive Resin Cements, Dentistry Journal 2019; 7: 80-80 doi:10.3390/dj**
Jing Y, GONG T, Duan CG, Wang H, Zhang CF, Neelakantan P. In vitro cytocompatibility and osteogenic potential of calcium silicate-based dental cements in a root canal-filling model, Journal of International Medical Research 2019; Epub 2019-12-01: ** doi:10.1177/4801
Abdalla MMA, Lung YK, Neelakantan P, Matinlinna JP. A novel, doped calcium silicate bioceramic synthesized by sol–gel method: Investigation of setting time and biological properties., Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B 2019; 56-66
Ahmed HMA, Neelakantan P, Dummer PMH. A new system for classifying accessory canal morphology, International Endodontic Journal 2018; 51(2): 164-176 doi:10.1111/iej.12800
Reddy P, Neelakantan P, Sanjeev K, Matinlinna JP. Effect of irrigant neutralizing reducing agents on the compromised dislocation resistance of an epoxy resin and a methacrylate resin-based root canal sealer in vitro, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 2018; 82: 206-210 doi:10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2018.01.018
Nagendrababu V, Jayaraman J, Suresh A, Kalyanasundaram S, Neelakantan P. Effectiveness of ultrasonically activated irrigation on root canal disinfection: a systematic review of in vitro studies, Clinical Oral Investigations 2018; 22: 655-670 doi:10.1007/s00784-018-2345-x
Neelakantan P, Feroz Khan KK, Ng PH, Chui YY, Zhang C, Cheung GSP. Does the Orifice-directed Dentin Conservation Access Design Debride Pulp Chamber and Mesial Root Canal Systems of Mandibular Molars Similar to a Traditional Access Design?, Journal of Endodontics 2018; 44: 274-279 doi:10.1016/j.joen.2017.10.010
Daood U, Tsoi KH, Neelakantan P, Matinlinna JP, Omar HAK, Al-Nabulsi M, Fawzy AS. In vitro assessment of ribose modified two-step etch-and-rinse dentine adhesive, Dental Materials 2018; 34: 1175-1187 doi:10.1016/j.dental.2018.05.005
Neelakantan P, Ahmed HMA, Wong MCM, Matinlinna JP, Cheung GSP. Effect of root canal irrigation protocols on the dislocation resistance of mineral trioxide aggregate-based materials: A systematic review of laboratory studies, International Endodontic Journal 2018; 51: 847-861 doi:10.1111/iej.12898
Neelakantan P, Khan KH, Li KY, Shetty H, XI W. Effectiveness of supplementary irrigant agitation with the Finisher GF Brush on the debridement of oval root canals instrumented with the Gentlefile or nickel titanium rotary instruments, International Endodontic Journal 2018; 51: 800-807 doi:10.1111/iej.12892
Izaz S, Dasari B, Bolla N, Neelakantan P. Unusual root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar and its management: A rare case report, Journal of Conservative Dentistry 2018; 21(3): 344-347 doi:10.4103/JCD.JCD_312_16
ALI IAA, Neelakantan P. Light Activated Disinfection in Root Canal Treatment—A Focused Review, Dentistry Journal 2018; 6: 31:1-31:18 doi:10.3390/dj**
Shetty H, Kakade A, Shetty S, Neelakantan P, Nagar S, Desai RS, Beri K. Immunohistochemical characterization of stem cell and differentiation markers of the dental pulp of human natal teeth, Future Science OA 2018; 4(10): article no. FSO342-article no. FSO342 doi:10.4155/fsoa-2018-0062
Shetty H, Shetty S, Kakade A, Desai R, Zhang CF, Neelakantan P. Cone-beam computed tomographic and histological investigation of regenerative endodontic procedure in an immature mandibular second premolar with chronic apical abscess, Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry 2018; 9(4): article no. e12352-article no. e12352 doi:10.1111/jicd.12352
Pawar A, Pawar M, Kfir A, Singh S, Salve P, Thakur B, Neelakantan P. Root canal morphology and variations in mandibular second molar teeth of an Indian population: an in vivo cone-beam computed tomography analysis, Clinical Oral Investigations 2017; 21(9): 2801-2809 doi:10.1007/s00784-017-2082-6
De-Deus G, Brandao MC, Souza EM, Reis C, Reis K, Machado R, Neelakantan P. Epoxy Resin-Based Root Canal Sealer Penetration into Dentin Tubules Does not Improve Root Filling Dislodgement Resistance, European Endodontic Journal 2017; 2: 7:1-5 doi:10.5152/eej.2017.16059
Chang JWW, Praisarnti C, Neelakantan P. Increasing use of Bioceramics in endodontics: A narrative review, Oral Health 2017;
Neelakantan P, Romero M, Vera J, Daood U, Khan AU, Yan A, Cheung GSP. Biofilms in Endodontics—Current Status and Future Directions, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2017; 18(8): 1748:1-21 doi:10.3390/ijms**
Zhezhen X, Zhongchun T, Neelakantan P, Yanling C, Xi W. Enterococcus faecalis Immunoregulates Osteoclastogenesis of Macrophages, Experimental Cell Research 2017; 362(1): 152-158 doi:10.1016/j.yexcr.2017.11.012
Ounsi HF, Nassif W, Grandini S, Salameh Z, Neelakantan P, Anil S. Evolution of Nickel-titanium Alloys in Endodontics, Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2017; 18: 1090-1096 doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2181
Thakur B, Pawar AM, Kfir A, Neelakantan P. Extrusion of Debris from Primary Molar Root Canals following Instrumentation with Traditional and New File Systems, Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2017; 18: 1040-1044 doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2172
Neelakantan P, Sriraman P, Gutmann JL. Removal of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament by different irrigants and irrigating techniques: a cone beam computed tomography analysis, General Dentistry 2017; 65: 45-49
Mohan G, Jgannathan N, Neelakantan P. Histobacteriology Of Teeth With Failed Root Canal Treatment – A Pilot Study, Oral Health 2017;
Daood U, Banday N, Akram Z, Tsoi KH, Neelakantan P, Omar H, Abduljabbar T, Vohra F, A;-Hamoudi N, Fawzy AS. Mechanical and Spectroscopic Analysis of Retrieved/Failed Dental Implants, Coatings 2017; 7: 201-201 doi:10.3390/coatings**
Nagendrababu V, Sheriff Sultan O, Kannathasan S, Patel AS, Chitra E, Neelakantan P, Davamani F. Root canal irrigants influence the hydrophobicity and adherence of Staphylococcus epidermidis to root canal dentin: an in vitro study, Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 2017; 43(1): e1-e1 doi:10.5395/rde.2018.43.e1
Devaraj Sharmila, Jagannathan Nithya, Neelakantan Prasanna. Antibiofilm efficacy of photoactivated curcumin, triple and double antibiotic paste, 2% chlorhexidine and calcium hydroxide against Enterococcus fecalis in vitro, Scientific Reports 2016; 6: null-null doi:10.1038/srep24797
Govindaraju Lokhasudhan, Neelakantan Prasanna, Gutmann James L.. Effect of root canal irrigating solutions on the compressive strength of tricalcium silicate cements, Clinical Oral Investigations 2016; 21(2): 567-571 doi:10.1007/s00784-016-1922-0
Neelakantan Prasanna, Devaraj Sharmila, Jagannathan Nithya. Histologic Assessment of Debridement of the Root Canal Isthmus of Mandibular Molars by Irrigant Activation Techniques Ex Vivo, Journal of Endodontics 2016; 42(8): 1268-1272 doi:10.1016/j.joen.2016.05.005
Emilia E., Neelakantan P.. Biomarkers in the dentin-pulp complex: role in health and disease, The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry 2015; 39(2): 94-99 doi:10.17796/jcpd.39.2.rp710
Almeida Gustavo, Machado Ricardo, Cunha Rodrigo Sanches, Vansan Luiz Pascoal, Neelakantan Prasanna. Maxillary first molar with 8 root canals detected by CBCT scanning: A case report, General Dentistry 2015; 63(2): 68-70
Neelakantan Prasanna, Sharma Subash. Pain after single-visit root canal treatment with two single-file systems based on different kinematics—a prospective randomized multicenter clinical study, Clinical Oral Investigations 2015; 19(9): 2211-2217 doi:10.1007/s00784-015-1448-x
De-Deus Gustavo, Scelza Miriam Z., Neelakantan Prasanna, Sharma Subash, Neves Aline de Almeida, Silva Emmanuel Jo?o Nogueira Leal. Three-dimensional quantitative porosity characterization of syringe- versus hand-mixed set epoxy resin root canal sealer, Brazilian Dental Journal 2015; 26(6): 607-611 doi:10.1590/00074
Neelakantan Prasanna, Nandagopal Mugunth, Shemesh Hagay, Wesselink Paul. The effect of root dentin conditioning protocols on the push-out bond strength of three calcium silicate sealers, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 2015; 60: 104-108 doi:10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2015.04.006
Neelakantan P., Mohanraj R., Chua E., Belli S.. Impact of conditioning regimens and time on adhesion of a fiber post to root dentin using two resin cements, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2015; 29(4): 337-346 doi:10.1080/**.2014.989652
Neelakantan Prasanna, Cheng Cheng Qing, Ravichandran Vinoddhine, Mao Teresa, Sriraman Priyanka, Sridharan Swetha, Subbarao Chandana, Sharma Subash, Kishen Anil. Photoactivation of curcumin and sodium hypochlorite to enhance antibiofilm efficacy in root canal dentin, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 2015; 12(1): 108-114 doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2014.10.011
Intern Swetha Sridharan, Neelakantan Prasanna. Revascularization in endodontics, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2015; 7(2): 139-145
Neelakantan P., Cheng C. Q., Mohanraj R., Sriraman P., Subbarao C., Sharma S.. Antibiofilm activity of three irrigation protocols activated by ultrasonic, diode laser or Er: YAG laser in vitro, International Endodontic Journal 2015; 48(6): 602-610 doi:10.1111/iej.12354
Neelakantan Prasanna, Sharma Subash, Shemesh Hagay, Wesselink Paul R.. Influence of Irrigation Sequence on the Adhesion of Root Canal Sealers to Dentin: A Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Push-out Bond Strength Analysis, Journal of Endodontics 2015; 41(7): 1108-1111 doi:10.1016/j.joen.2015.02.001
Kee Yen Lai, Neelakantan Prasanna. Local anesthetics in dentistry - Newer methods of delivery, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2014; 6(1): 4-6
Swaminathan Yogeshwari, Neelakantan Prasanna. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to improve the success of inferior alveolar nerve block in root canal treatment, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2014; 5(2): 498-502
Sriraman Priyanka, Mohanraj Rohini, Neelakantan Prasanna. Aggregatibacter actinomyctemcomitans in periodontal disease, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2014; 5(2): 406-419
Hemagaran Gemimaa, Neelakantan Prasanna. Remineralization of the tooth structure - The future of dentistry, International Journal of PharmTech Research 2014; 6(2): 487-493
Thirumalai Vanilarasu, Neelakantan Prasanna. Pulp vitality tests, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2014; 7(1): 39-44
Raaj Sri Ramulu Sri Shoban, Neelakantan Prasanna. Pharmacotherapy in root canal treatment, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2014; 5(3): 43-50
Devaraj Sharmila Devi, Neelakantan Prasanna. Curcumin- Pharmacological actions and its role in dentistry, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Health Care 2014; 6(1): 19-22
Nasim Iffat, Neelakantan Prasanna, Subbarao C. V.. Effect of gutta-percha solvents on the bond strength of two resin-based sealers to root canal dentin, Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2014; 72(5): 376-379 doi:10.3109/**.2013.841987
Mao Teresa, Neelakantan Prasanna. Three-dimensional imaging modalities in endodontics, Imaging Science in Dentistry 2014; 44(3): 177-183 doi:10.5624/isd.2014.44.3.177
Sambandam V., Neelakantan P.. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) in restorative dentistry and endodontics, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2014; 39(1): 57-59 doi:10.17796/jcpd.39.1.xr1q428
Marickar R. F., Geetha R. V., Neelakantan P.. Efficacy of contemporary and novel intracanal medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2014; 39(1): 47-50 doi:10.17796/jcpd.39.1.wmw**h56666
Anulekha M. R., Neelakantan Prasanna. Minimum intervention dentistry-An overview, Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2014; 7(10): 1169-1174
Neelakantan Prasanna, Grotra Deeksha, Sharma Subash. Retreatability of 2 mineral trioxide aggregate-based root canal sealers: A cone-beam computed tomography analysis, Journal of Endodontics 2013; 39(7): 893-896 doi:10.1016/j.joen.2013.04.022
D'dharan Shawna Rekshmy, Neelakantan Prasanna. Therapeutic uses of cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) extract - A review, International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 2013; 5(3): 197-199
Sambandam Vigneshwar, Neelakantan Prasanna. Steroids in dentistry - A review, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research 2013; 22(2): 240-245
Rajendran Syarminii, Neelakantan Prasanna. Applications of antiseptics in endodontics, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research 2013; 22(2): 232-234
Ahmed Nabeel, Neelakantan Prasanna. Antiseptics and antibiotics used in regenerative endodontics, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2013; 5(4): 141-144
Tamilselvam S., Divyanand M. J., Neelakantan P.. Biocompatibility of a conventional glass ionomer, ceramic reinforced glass ionomer, giomer and resin composite to fibroblasts: In vitro study, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2013; 37(4): 403-406 doi:10.17796/jcpd.37.4.98h23631v**
Neelakantan Prasanna, Subbarao Chandana, Sharma Subash, Subbarao Chandragiri Venkata, Garcia-Godoy Franklin, Gutmann James L.. Effectiveness of curcumin against enterococcus faecalis biofilm, Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2013; 71(6): 1453-1457 doi:10.3109/**.2013.769627
Pillai Vijaya Puthiriraj, Neelakantan Prasanna. Desensitizing toothpastes for treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, International Journal of PharmTech Research 2013; 5(4): 1769-1773
D'dharan Shawna Rekshmy, Neelakantan Prasanna. Oral piercings: An art that destroys, International Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2013; 6(4): 361-366
Subramaniam Sharmraaj, Neelakantan Prasanna. Local anesthesia in dentistry - Clinical Considerations, International Journal of Drug Development and Research 2013; 5(4): 30-36
Ramesh Skanda, Neelakantan Prasanna. Pain management in endodontics, Journal of Pain Management 2013; 6(4): 281-289
Saghiri Mohammad Ali, Asgar Kamal, Lotfi Mehrdad, Karamifar Kasra, Neelakantan Prasanna, Ricci John L.. Application of mercury intrusion porosimetry for studying the porosity of mineral trioxide aggregate at two different pH, Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2012; 70(1): 78-82 doi:10.3109/**.2011.597777
Neelakantan Prasanna, Rao Chandragiri Venkata Subba, Indramohan Jamuna. Bacteriology of deep carious lesions underneath amalgam restorations with different pulp-capping materials - An in vivo analysis, Journal of Applied Oral Science 2012; 20(2): 139-145 doi:10.1590/S1
Subbarao C., Neelakantan P., Subbarao C. V.. In vitro biocompatibility tests of glass ionomer cements impregnated with collagen or bioactive glass to fibroblasts, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2012; 36(3): 269-274
Saghiri Mohammad Ali, Asgar Kamal, Lotfi Mehrdad, Karamifar Kasra, Saghiri Ali Mohammad, Neelakantan Prasanna, Gutmann James L., Sheibaninia Ahmad. Back-scattered and secondary electron images of scanning electron microscopy in dentistry: A new method for surface analysis, Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2012; 70(6): 603-609 doi:10.3109/**.2011.645057
Neelakantan P., Varughese A. A., Sharma S., Subbarao C. V., Zehnder M., De-Deus G.. Continuous chelation irrigation improves the adhesion of epoxy resin-based root canal sealer to root dentine, International Endodontic Journal 2012; 45(12): 1097-1102 doi:10.1111/j.1365-2591.2012.02073.x
Neelakantan Prasanna, Grotra Deeksha, Subbarao Chandragiri Venkata, Garcia-Godoy Franklin. The shear bond strength of resin-based composite to white mineral trioxide aggregate., Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) 2012; 143(8)
Saghiri Mohammad Ali, Asgar Kamal, Lotfi Mehrdad, Nazari Amir, Karamifar Kasra, Neelakantan Prasanna, Gutmann James L.. Effect of storage temperature on sealing ability and solubility of white mineral trioxide aggregate., Acta odontologica Scandinavica 2012; 70(6): 536-540
Neelakantan Prasanna, Jagannathan Nithya. Non vital bleaching - A non invasive post endodontic treatment option: A case report, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2012; 6(3): 527-529
Neelakantan Prasanna, Subbarao Chandana, Ahuja Roshni, Subbarao Chandragiri Venkata. Root and canal morphology of Indian maxillary premolars by a modified root canal staining technique, Odontology 2011; 99(1): 18-21 doi:10.1007/s10266-010-0137-0
Prasanna N., Subbarao C. V., Gutmann J. L.. The efficacy of pre-operative oral medication of lornoxicam and diclofenac potassium on the success of inferior alveolar nerve block in patients with irreversible pulpitis: A double-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial, International Endodontic Journal 2011; 44(4): 330-336 doi:10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01833.x
Neelakantan P., Subbarao C., Subbarao C. V., De-Deus G., Zehnder M.. The impact of root dentine conditioning on sealing ability and push-out bond strength of an epoxy resin root canal sealer, International Endodontic Journal 2011; 44(6): 491-498 doi:10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01848.x
Neelakantan P., John S., Anand S., Sureshbabu N., Subbarao C.. Fluoride release from a new glass-ionomer cement, Operative Dentistry 2011; 36(1): 80-85 doi:10.2341/10-219-LR
Ravindranath Mithun, Neelakantan Prasanna, Karpagavinayagam Kumaraguru, Subba Rao C. V.. The influence of obturation technique on sealer thickness and depth of sealer penetration into dentinal tubules evaluated by computer-aided digital analysis, General Dentistry 2011; 59(5): 376-382
Ravindranath Mithun, Neelakantan Prasanna, Subba Rao C. V.. Maxillary lateral incisor with two roots: A case report, General Dentistry 2011; 59(1): 68-69
Reddy Santhoshini, Neelakantan Prasanna, Saghiri Mohammad Ali, Lotfi Mehrdad, Subbarao Chandragiri Venkata, Garcia-Godoy Franklin, Gutmann James L.. Removal of gutta-percha/zinc-oxide-eugenol sealer or gutta-percha/epoxy resin sealer from severely curved canals: An in vitro study, International Journal of Dentistry 2011; null-null doi:10.1155/2011/541831
Indramohan Jamuna, Neelakantan Prasanna, Subba Rao C. V., Vasudevan C.. Can traumatic occlusion cause endodontic problems? A case report., General dentistry 2011; 59(4)
Neelakantan Prasanna, Jagannathan Nithya, Nazar Nabeel. Ethnopharmacological approach in Endodontic Treatment: A focused review, International Journal of Drug Development and Research 2011; 3(4): 68-77
Jagannathan N., Neelakantan P., Thiruvengadam C., Ramani P., Premkumar P., Natesan A., Herald J. S., Luder H. U.. Age estimation in an indian population using pulp/tooth volume ratio of mandibular canines obtained from cone beam computed tomography, Journal of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology 2011; 29(1): 1-6
Neelakantan Prasanna, Subbarao Chandana, Subbarao Chandragiri Venkata, Ravindranath Mithun. Root and canal morphology of mandibular second molars in an Indian population, Journal of Endodontics 2010; 36(8): 1319-1322 doi:10.1016/j.joen.2010.04.001
Neelakantan Prasanna, Subbarao Chandana, Ahuja Roshni, Subbarao Chandragiri Venkata, Gutmann James L.. Cone-beam computed tomography study of root and canal morphology of maxillary first and second molars in an Indian population, Journal of Endodontics 2010; 36(10): 1622-1627 doi:10.1016/j.joen.2010.07.006
Neelakantan Prasanna, Subbarao Chandana, Subbarao Chandragiri V.. Comparative evaluation of modified canal staining and clearing technique, cone-beam computed tomography, peripheral quantitative computed tomography, spiral computed tomography, and plain and contrast medium-enhanced digital radiography in studying root canal morphology, Journal of Endodontics 2010; 36(9): 1547-1551 doi:10.1016/j.joen.2010.05.008
Sainulabdeen Sajad, Neelakantan Prasanna, Ramesh Sindhu, Subbarao C. V.. Antibacterial activity of triclosan incorporated glass ionomer cements - An in vitro pilot study, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2010; 35(2): 157-161
Neelakantan Prasanna, Sanjeev Kavitha, Rao Cv Subba. Ultramorphological characterization of the resin dentin interface - An in vitro analysis of nanoleakage patterns of dentin adhesives, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2009; 33(3): 223-230
Neelakantan Prasanna, John Sosham, Subbarao C. V.. Restoring function and esthetics in a pair of twins with amelogenesis imperfecta, Journal of Indian Prosthodontist Society 2009; 9(2): 105-108
Neelakantan Prasanna, Cv Subbarao. An analysis of the antimicrobial activity of ten root canal sealers - A duration based in vitro evaluation, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2008; 33(2): 117-122
Neelakantan Prasanna, Sanjeev Kavitha, Subbarao C. V.. Duration-dependent susceptibility of endodontic pathogens to calcium hydroxide and chlorhexidene gel used as intracanal medicament: an in vitro evaluation, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 2007; 104(4) doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.04.035
Prasanna N., Pallavi Reddy Y., Kavitha S., Lakshmi Narayanan L.. Degree of conversion and residual stress of preheated and room-temperature composites, Indian Journal of Dental Research 2007; 18(4): 173-176
Conference Paper
Neelakantan P. Interactions between root canal irrigants and root filling materials, The 23rd UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai 2019) 2020;
Neelakantan P. Bioceramic root canal fillings - Are we there yet?, AEEDC Dubai 2020: UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition 2020;
Neelakantan P. Bioactive root canal cements: Clinical perspectives, AEEDC Dubai 2020: UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition 2020;
Neelakantan P. Cytocompatibility of an experimental hydraulic tricalcium silicate cement, American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Annual Meeting, 2019 2019;
Neelakantan P, Levesque C, Banerjee A, Chu CH, Lo ECM. Modulation of Streptococcus mutans Biofilm and Virulence by a Natural Compound, IADR/AADR/CADR 2019 General Session & Exhibition 2019; 98(Spec Iss A): abstract no. 1650-abstract no. 1650
Bijle MN, Neelakantan P, Ekambaram M, Lo ECM, Yiu CKY. Effect of Arginine on Growth of Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG, Journal of Dental Research (Spec Issue) 2019; 98(Spec Iss A): Abstract no. 3016-Abstract no. 3016
Neelakantan P. Cytocompatibility of an Experimental Hydraulic Tricalcium Silicate Cement, American Association of Endodontists Annual Session 2019 2019;
Neelakantan P. Social Networking in Root Canal Biofilms: The Story of Enterocci, International Association for Dental Research 2019 General Session & Exhibition 2019; 98(Spec Iss A)
Shetty H, Shetty S, Kakade A, Neelakantan P. Outcomes of infected teeth treated with cell-homing based regenerative procedures, Journal of Dental Research (Spec Issue) 2019; 98(Spec Iss A): Abstract ID 2197-Abstract ID 2197
Rath PP, Yiu CKY, Matinlinna JP, Kishen A, Neelakantan P. The effect of root canal irrigation regimens on dentin collagen, Journal of Dental Research (Spec Issue) 2019; 98(Spec Iss A): Abstract ID 2054-Abstract ID 2054
Ali IAA, Matinlinna JP, Levesque CMT, Neelakantan P. Effect of trans-cinnamaldehyde on Enterococcus faecalis biofilms, Journal of Dental Research (Spec Issue) 2019; 98(Spec Iss A): Abstract no. 0210-Abstract no. 0210
Neelakantan P. Quality of life and endodontics, European Society of Endodontology (ESE) 19th Biennial Congress 2019;
Neelakantan P. Root canal debridement - are our priorities in the right direction?, 20th Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation Scientific Congress 2019;
Neelakantan P. Root canal debridement: time to unlearn and re-learn?, Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Conference (IACDE) 2019;
Neelakantan P. Root canal debridement: Current concepts and future perspectives, The 20th Scientific Congress of the Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation 2019;
Neelakantan P. Disinfection of the root canal system: Quo vadis?, Invited Lecture, University of Tlaxcala, Puebla, Mexico 2019;
Neelakantan P. Disinfection of the root canal system: Quo vadis?, Invited Lecture, National University of Mexico, Mexico City 2019;
Neelakantan P. Root canal disinfection and Biofilm biology: What do we know?, Invited Lecture, University of Minnesota, USA 2019;
Neelakantan P. Root canal debridement: Limited by Challenges and Challenging the Limits, UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2018 2018;
Neelakantan P. Root canal debridement: Limited by Challenges and Challenging the Limits, Indian Dental Conference 2018;
Harper B, Neelakantan P, Hamama HHHE. Bonding of a Novel Bioactive Restorative Material to Dentine, 2018 IADR/PER General Session & Exhibition 2018;
Neelakantan P, Selvabaskaran AM, Levesque CM. Molecular Detection of Virulence Determinants in Enterococcus faecalis Isolates, General Session & Exhibition of the IADR and IADR Pan European Regional Congress 2018;
Neelakantan P. Root canal disinfection, Dental World International Conference, Budapest, Hungary 2018;
Neelakantan P. Effect of apical preparation size on bacterial reduction within root canals in vivo and in vitro, Journal of Endodontics 2017; 43(3): e10, abstract no. OR36-e10, abstract no. OR36 doi:10.1016/S0099-2399(17)30169-3
Neelakantan P. Root canal irrigation - present status and future directions, 15th International Convention of the Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University 2017;
Neelakantan P. Current trends and concepts in root canal preparation, 15th International Convention, Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University 2017;
Neelakantan P. Root canal disinfection - exploring current challenges, International Symposium on Minimally invasive dentistry, Government Dental College Mumbai and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India 2016;
Nasim Iffat, Neelakantan Prasanna, Sujeer R., Subbarao C. V.. Color stability of microfilled, microhybrid and nanocomposite resins - An in vitro study, Journal of Dentistry 2010; 38(SUPPL. 2) doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2010.05.020
Book Chapter
D'dharan Shawna Rekshmy, Neelakantan Prasanna. Oral piercings: An art that destroys . Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine. 2015:359-365.

Honours and Awards
2020. Neelakantan P, Chu CH, Leung MYY. Faculty Knowledge Exchange (KE) Awards - Faculty of Dentistry: Empowering non-governmental organizations to improve the oral health status of non-ethnic Chinese (Ethnic minorities and migrant workers) in Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong.
2018. Neelakantan P. IADR Joseph Lister Award 2018: International Association for Dental Research.
2018. Neelakantan P. IADR Innovation in Oral Care Award: International Association For Dental Research.
2018. Neelakantan P. Teaching Feedback award (Student-led teaching and learning award): The University of Hong Kong.
2016. Neelakantan P. Outstanding Researcher Award (Endodontology): Aufau International Awards.

Editorships
2021: Associate Editor. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.
2020: Section Editor. Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.
2020: Associate Editor. Frontiers in Oral Health.
2019: Reviews Editor. Frontiers in Microbiology.
2019: Associate Editor. Heliyon.
2019: Editorial Board Member. International Endodontic Journal.
2018: Reviews Editor. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.
2018: Guest Editor - Endodontic Microbiology. Dentistry Journal.
2017: Associate Editor. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice.

Knowledge Exchange
04 November 2020: Neelakantan Prasanna, Chu Chun Hung, Leung Mike Yiu Yan. 2020/21 KE Impact Project Funding: KE-IP-2020/21-27: Empowering a Non-governmental Organization to Improve the Oral Health Status of Non-ethnic Chinese (Ethnic Minorities and Migrant Workers) in Hong Kong ($90,000).
04 November 2020: Yu Yiru Ollie, Neelakantan Prasanna, Chu Chun Hung. 2020/21 KE Impact Project Funding: KE-IP-2020/21-30: Empowering a Non-governmental Organization to Improve the Oral Health Status of the Elderly in Hong Kong ($150,000).
01 October 2020: Neelakantan Prasanna, Chu Chun Hung, Leung Mike Yiu Yan. Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2020 (Faculty of Dentistry) for 'Empowering Non-governmental Organizations to Improve the Oral Health Status of Non-Ethnic Chinese (Ethnic Minorities and Migrant Workers) in Hong Kong' (team award).
16 September 2020: Neelakantan Prasanna, Chu Chun Hung, Leung Mike Yiu Yan. KE Newsletter story: "Helping Minorities Access Dental Health".
30 September 2019: Neelakantan Prasanna, Chu Chun Hung, Leung Mike Yiu Yan. 2019/20 KE Impact Project Funding: KE-IP-2019/20-16: Evaluating the Outcomes of “Empowering a Non-governmental Organization to Improve the Oral Health Status of Non-ethnic Chinese (Ethnic Minorities and Migrant Workers) in Hong Kong” ($100,000).
01 February 2019: Neelakantan Prasanna. SERVICE 100: Reaching Out: A Mission to Create Healthier Smiles.
01 January 2019: Neelakantan Prasanna. Call for smile - Service 100 project.
01 September 2018: Leung Katherine Chiu Man, Chu Chun Hung, Neelakantan Prasanna, Duangthip Duangporn. 2018/19 KE Impact Project Funding: KE-IP-2018/19-30: Empowering a non-governmental organization to deliver oral care to South Asian women ($85,000) .
01 September 2018: Neelakantan Prasanna, Leung Mike Yiu Yan, Chu Chun Hung. 2018/19 KE Impact Project Funding: KE-IP-2018/19-32: Empowering a non-governmental organization to improve the oral health status of Indian and Pakistani non-ethnic Chinese in Hong Kong ($100,000).
08 February 2018: Neelakantan Prasanna. SERVICE 100: Reaching Out: A Mission to Create Healthier Smiles. .
01 February 2018: Neelakantan Prasanna. Call for smile - Service 100 project.
15 September 2017: Neelakantan Prasanna. Effectiveness of new ultrasonic devices .
01 September 2017: Neelakantan Prasanna, Leung Mike Yiu Yan, Chu Chun Hung, Murbay Sukhdeep. 2017/18 KE Impact Project Funding: KE-IP-2017/18-19: Empowering a non-governmental organization to improve the oral health status of Non-Ethnic Chinese (ethnic minorities and migrant workers) in Hong Kong ($100,000).
01 August 2017: Neelakantan Prasanna. AM730 article: Save your infected teeth with root canal treatment (摔掉牙齒該怎樣辦?) CHAPTER 2.
21 June 2017: Neelakantan Prasanna. AM730 article: Save your infected teeth with root canal treatment (摔掉牙齒該怎樣辦?) CHAPTER 1.
03 March 2017: Neelakantan Prasanna. 摔掉牙齒該怎樣辦？ I fell down and my tooth came out!! - We can still save your tooth and your smile!.

Professional Societies
: Member. International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
: International Member. American Association of Endodontists.
: Life Member. Indian Endodontic Society.
: Life Member. Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.

Grants
Project Title: A Triple Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Government Recommended Mouthwashes in the Mitigation of Respiratory Pathogens
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2021
Amount: HKD**
Principal Investigator: Professor McGrath, Colman
Professor Hung Fan Ngai Ivan, Dr Leung Mike Yiu Yan, Dr Neelakantan Prasanna
Project Title: 3D printed dental implants with anti-biofouling surface
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Funding Year: 2020
Amount: HKD150000
Principal Investigator: Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna
Co-investigator(s): Professor Burrow Michael Francis, Dr Pow Edmond Ho Nang, Dr Tsoi Kit Hon, Dr Su Yuxiong, Dr Chu Zhiqin
Project Title: A novel compound to prevent and arrest dental caries
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research
Funding Year: 2020
Amount: HKD53280
Principal Investigator: Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna
Project Title: A novel arginine-fluoride varnish for synergistic dental caries prevention
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2019
Amount: HKD704007
Principal Investigator: Professor Yiu, Cynthia Kar Yung
Co-investigator(s): Dr Neelakantan Prasanna, Dr Ekambaram Manikandan, Dr Tsoi Kit Hon
Project Title: Effect of biofilm modulators on the transcriptomic profile, quorum-sensing and virulence gene repertoire of oral pathogenic bacteria
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research
Funding Year: 2018
Amount: HKD66570
Principal Investigator: Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna
Co-investigator(s): Dr Kao Richard Yi Tsun
Project Title: American Association of Endodontists Annual Session 2019; Cytocompatibility of an Experimental Hydraulic Tricalcium Silicate Cement
Grant Type: URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Funding Year: 2018
Amount: HKD15325
Principal Investigator: Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna
Project Title: Nano-titanium dental implant functionalized with novel biofilm inhibitors: Towards prevention of dental implant infections
Grant Type: Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC)
Funding Year: 2018
Amount: HKD918690
Principal Investigator: Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna
Co-investigator(s): Professor Matinlinna Jukka Pekka
Project Title: Fabrication of a novel device for measurement of proprioceptive loading on teeth.
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research
Funding Year: 2017
Amount: HKD111050
Principal Investigator: Dr Murbay, Sukhdeep
Co-investigator(s): Dr Neelakantan Prasanna
Project Title: Stabilizing the Resin - Dentin Interface of Root Canals Using a Novel Approach
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research
Funding Year: 2017
Amount: HKD63460
Principal Investigator: Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna
Co-investigator(s): Professor Matinlinna Jukka Pekka, Professor Yiu Cynthia Kar Yung, Professor Kishen Anil
Project Title: A Dual-acting, Nano-capsulated varnish for targeted prevention for childhood caries
Grant Type: IADR Innovation in Oral Care Award
Funding Year: 2017
Amount: HKD392085
Principal Investigator: Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna
Co-investigator(s): Professor Chu Chun Hung
Project Title: Synthesis and characterization of curcumin nanoparticles with and without novel polymer caging
Grant Type: Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Funding Year: 2016
Amount: HKD150000
Principal Investigator: Dr Neelakantan, Prasanna
Co-investigator(s): Dr Wang Yufeng, Professor Cheung Gary Shun Pan, Professor Matinlinna Jukka Pekka

Invited Lectures and Keynote Speeches
01 February 2020: Bioceramic root canal fillings - Are we there yet?. AEEDC DUBAI 2020.
01 February 2020: Bioactive root canal cements: Clinical perspectives. AEEDC, Dubai, UAE.
01 February 2020: Interactions between root canal irrigants and root filling materials. AEEDC Dubai 2019.
01 November 2019: Root canal debridement - time to unlearn and re-learn?. Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
01 September 2019: Quality of life and endodontics. European Society of Endodontology.
01 July 2019: Disinfection of the root canal system: Quo vadis?. University of Tlaxcala, Puebla, Mexico.
01 June 2019: Social networking in root canal biofilms. International Association for Dental Research 2019.
01 April 2019: Root canal disinfection and Biofilm biology: What do we know?. University of Minnesota, USA.
01 April 2019: Root canal debridement: Current concepts and future perspectives. Asia Pacific Endodontic Confederation (20th Scientific Congress, Turkey).
01 April 2019: Disinfection of the root canal system: Quo vadis?. National University of Mexico, Mexico City.
01 April 2019: Root canal debridement - are our priorities in the right direction?. 20th Asia Pacific Endodontic Confederation.
01 October 2018: Root canal disinfection. Dental World Congress, Budapest, Hungary.
01 February 2018: Root canal debridement – Limited by Challenges and Challenging the Limits. Indian Dental Conference.
01 February 2018: Root canal debridement – Limited by Challenges and Challenging the Limits. AEEDC INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION, DUBAI.
01 May 2017: Current trends and concepts in root canal preparation. 15th International Convention, Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University.
01 May 2017: Root canal irrigation - present status and future directions. 15th International Convention, Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University.
01 June 2016: Root canal disinfection - exploring current challenges. International Symposium on Minimally invasive dentistry, Government Dental College Mumbai and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India.

HKU Committee Appointments
01 July 2017-30 June 2019: Student Grievances, Committee of Enquiry into. Two other members of the Grievances Panel, appointed by the Chairman: members of the Panel
01 October 2016-30 September 2020: Faculty of Dentistry, Board of the. The teachers who are members of the Faculty and who are full-time employees of the University