Founding Dean & Managing Trustee
Prof. Sunil Muddaiah K A
Chair Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Kodagu
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Kodagu
🦷 Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
🌐 32 International MOUs
🏛️ Founded CIDS · 1999
✉ sunil@cids.edu.in
"Education is the foundation upon which future leaders build their dreams and achievements."
👤 About
Biography
Dr. Sunil Muddaiah completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Masters in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from Mangalore University, India. He did his schooling at Lawrence School, Lovedale, Nilgiris and at Ramakrishna Vidyashala, Mysore.
He is presently the Professor and Chair at the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences — the institution he founded in 1999, with MOUs for Research and Clinical Excellence signed with 32 International Universities across Europe and the Asia Pacific.
Beyond academics, he has channelled his energy across social welfare, medical research, aesthetics, and arts — making him one of the most impactful figures in dental education in South Asia.
🏆 Milestones
Key Achievements
Founded CIDS · 1999
Established Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, now a premier institution with 32 international university MOUs across Europe and Asia Pacific.
Anuraadh NGO
Founded Anuraadh, a social initiative supporting communities in need of primary life goals — education and health — across Kodagu.
Samaadhaan · 2012
Founded Samaadhaan, a private clinical chain for aesthetics, cosmetology, and specialist dental care.
Aaavishkaar Labs · 2014
Founded a cutting-edge research laboratory with special interest in Cell Lines and Phytochemicals.
Founder President — IDEA
Founder President of the International Dental Educationists' Association (IDEA) and the Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research (JMDR).
Bolcha Women's Initiative · 2023
Founded Bolcha, encouraging pottery and ceramics art in Virajpet — empowering women artisans locally.
International Honours
Honoured by Nitte University, Mahidol University (Thailand), and Hanoi Medical University (Vietnam). Distinguished invitee at Mahidol's 50th anniversary, presided by HRH Princess Sirindhorn.
🌐 Roles
International Positions
India Country Representative — South-East Asian Association for Dental Education (SEAADE)
Country Representative for India — Association of Dental Education of the Asia Pacific (ADEAP)
India Representative — International Dental Collaboration of the Mekong River Region (IDCMR)
Ambassador — Eurasian Association of Orthodontists
🔬 Research
Research Activities
⚕️ Lifestyle Medicine & Health
- Isolation and purification of anti-cholesterolemic agents from Citrus maxima seeds
- Anti-diabetic activity of saponins from Semecarpus anacardium plants
- Antifungal properties of oil from Centratherum anthelminticum
- Isolation of DHA, EPA and phospholipids from seed materials — radical quenching activity
- Effects of Curcumin on Candida — anticandida activity of curcumin from turmeric (in vitro)
🦷 Orthodontics
- Comparison of en-masse retraction using continuous loop, sliding mechanics and mini-implant anchorage (FEM study) — Published
- Evaluation of apical root resorption in maxillary anterior intrusion using utility arch and mini screws — Published
- Modified NiTi spring vs T-Loop in canine retraction — comparative clinical study — Published
📖 Publications
Key Publications
- Protocols for Administration and Management of Dental Schools in South-Asia
- Protocols for Infection Control for Dental Schools in South-Asia
🏛️ Hosted
International Events Hosted (2022–2024)
India International Orthodontic Symposium (IIOS) — Coorg, March 2023. 150 delegates and speakers attended.
IDCMR Congress — Coorg, October 2022. 230 delegates from South East and Asia Pacific regions.