Dr. Binila S Babu
Designation
Professor
Specialization
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Experience
9 Years
Qualifications
BDS, MDS
Education
  • Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Dr. Binila S Babu is accomplished clinician, eminent academician, and recognized leader with over nine years of experience in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. She has authored numerous indexed publications in prestigious national and international specialty journals.

She has served as the Co-Editor of the Journal of the Indian Dental Association (IDA) Kochi, which won the State Award for Best Journal. A dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment, she is a member of the Institutional Women’s Cell and the former Chairperson of the Women Dental Council of IDA Kochi, where she spearheaded impactful programs to promote women’s professional growth and well-being.

Dr. Binila played a pivotal role as the coordinator in developing and managing the institutional website, implementing innovative updates to enhance accessibility and functionality for all members. She also serves as the Program Coordinator for the Institutional Mentoring Committee, guiding students through academic challenges and career development.

Currently, she is a reviewer for both a national specialty journal and a state-level journal, actively contributing to the advancement of dental research. Her areas of interest include esthetic dentistry and sports dentistry.

She is currently pursuing PhD under KUHS, further advancing her expertise and commitment to dental education and research.

Publications
  1. A comparative evaluation of the internal adaptation of various lining materials to dentin under light cure composite restorations: A scanning electron microscope study. J Int Oral Health 2017;9:6-11.
  2. Posterior Ceramic Restorations. Bulletin of IDA Kochi 2018; 21(2). 
  3. Enamel-Dentin FPD: A Potential Definitive Treatment. Journal of the Marthandam Indian Dental Association  2013;1(4):22-5.
  4. Functional and esthetic rehabilitation : a multidisciplinary approach. Journal of Dental and Orofacial Research 2015;11(1).
  5. Evaluation of efficacy of MTAD and EDTA based root biomodifier on periodontally involved teeth-A SEM study. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine 2021;08(3)
  6. Treatment Of Grade 2 Furcation Defects Using Healiguide GTR Membrane And Osseograft Dental Bone Graft: A Clinical Study. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2021;8(11)
  7. Effect of Three Different Smear Layer Removal Agents on the Push-Out Bond Strength of an Endodontic Sealer: An In Vitro Study. J Res Adv Dent 2022;13(6):1-5.
  8. Phytic acid: A novel dentine conditioning agent for glass ionomer cement restorations: An in vitro scanning electron microscopic study. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2023;15:S391‐5.
  9. Omeprazole with Calcium Hydroxide’s Effectiveness as an Intracanal Medication against Enterococcus faecalis. J Pharm Bioall Sci. 2024 Dec;16(4):S3724-S3726.
Achievements

In recognition of her exceptional contributions to the dental profession, Dr. Binila was honored with the prestigious Fellowship of the International College of Dentists (FICD), an exclusive global recognition awarded to outstanding dental professionals for their leadership, and service.

 She is also the  recipient of the IDA Excellence Award 2025 and serves as an Executive Committee Member of Conservative and Endodontic Society of Kerala and IDA Kochi.