— A dental scholar's record

SteffieDione Rebello.

An aspiring dental surgeon committed to clinical excellence, research, and digital public health — advancing preventive oral healthcare through evidence and technology.
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Research Lead · ICMR
04
Univ. Rank
Steffie Dione Rebello presenting SmokeMukti research
Belagavi, 2025Plate I
3× Gold Medalist2 Apps Shipped4 Publications1 Authored Book
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§ 01 — Profile

On posture

"An accomplished dental scholar with outstanding academic, research, and leadership credentials — passionate about advancing public health dentistry through evidence-based, technology-enabled care."

Research Lead for SmokeMukti, an ICMR-funded tobacco cessation mobile application addressing behavioural public health outcomes. Triple gold medalist with international recognition, two copyright patents, and an authored book in dental case history.

Clinical
Diagnosis & treatment planning
Clinical
Restorative dentistry
Clinical
Periodontal therapy
Clinical
Oral surgery assistance
Public Health
Community dentistry
Public Health
Tobacco cessation interventions
Research
Behavioural mHealth design
Research
Mixed-methods study design
Steffie demonstrating SmokeMukti to research participants
In the fieldPlate II

§ 02 — Honours

In gold.

Three subjects awarded at first rank, alongside four ranked presentations across national and international stages.

No. 01

Orthodontics

Gold Medal · Indian Orthodontic Society

Gold Medal2025—2026
No. 02

Periodontics

Gold Medal · KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences

Gold Medal2025—2026
No. 03

Public Health Dentistry

Gold Medal · KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences

Gold Medal2025—2026

&Conference rankings.

2024
Gold Ranker — Poster Presentation
National IAOMR UG Conference
2024
Gold Ranker — Paper Presentation
Cynodents 12th World Dental Sciences & Oral Health Conference, Karad
2025
Gold Ranker — Paper Presentation · Overall 3rd Rank, UG Category
International AIDEC E-Conference, Malaysia
2024
Table Clinic Presentation
28th Scientific Convention, KLE VK Institute, Belagavi

§ 03 — Research

The field work.

ICMR-Funded · Flagship
Research Lead

SmokeMukti— path to freedom.

An ICMR-funded digital health innovation designed to support tobacco cessation through 24/7 accessibility, personalised motivation, and evidence-based tools. Designed, prototyped, and validated in Belagavi, India, with measured psychometric outcomes.

Guided by Dr. Anil V Ankola, KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi.

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Features delivered

24/7 Accessibility
Continuous Motivation
Progress Tracking
Convenience & Flexibility
Goal Setting
Personalized Support
●Research Lead: Steffie Dione RebelloFunded by ICMRCopyright Application — In Process
Upcoming Research · Sister Project
Investigator

Oravira— oral health, where it's needed most.

A mobile-based oral health education tool for HIV patients, deployed at ART centres in Goa. Built on the same care-pathway pattern as SmokeMukti, applied to the oral-health × HIV intersection. Currently in active research — psychometric and user-experience studies are underway.

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Active studies

  • ▸Oral Manifestations & Integration of Oral Health Services in ART Centres in Goa: A Mixed-Methods Study
  • ▸Effectiveness of a Mobile-Based Oral Health Education Tool Among HIV Patients in ART Centres, Goa
●Investigator: Steffie Dione RebelloSetting: ART Centres, GoaCopyright — Upcoming

Copyright Applications

  • SmokeMukti — Tobacco Cessation Application
    Copyright Application — In Process
  • Oravira — Oral Health Education Tool for HIV Patients
    Copyright — Upcoming

§ 04 — Education

The curriculum.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

KLE VK Institute of
Dental Sciences

Belagavi, Karnataka, India · 2022 — 2025

04
University Rank

Clinical Rotations

OrthodonticsGold
PeriodonticsGold
Community DentistryGold
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Prosthodontics
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Pedodontics
Oral Medicine & Radiology
Oral Pathology

Clinical Procedures

→Scaling & root planing
→Restorations
→Extractions (assisted & performed)
→Root canal treatment
→Complete & removable partial dentures
→Interim & immediate dentures
→Orthodontic appliances

§ 05 — Library

Published work.

Steffie
Rebello
2024

Authored Book

Dental Case History

Facilitates efficient case history taking and outlines diagnostic and treatment outcomes for clinical dental practice.

Lambert Academic Publishing

Papers & Studies

§ 06 — Public

Out in the field.

Service delivery and cultural leadership across institutions, government health centres, and community programmes.

Community & Public Health

●Dental camps & rural outreach programmes
●School oral health screenings
●Tobacco cessation awareness campaigns
●ART Centre postings — HIV patient care
●Jail postings
●Satellite centre postings
●Community oral health awareness initiatives

Cultural Secretary

Represented KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences at state and national level conferences.

Leadership Highlights

○Cynodents Conference — 1st place, Dance
○Cynodents Conference — 1st place, Fashion Show
○Armed Forces Medical College — Dance Competition
○KLE University events — Music, Singing, Instrument & Fashion
○Master of Ceremonies for institutional events
○Led the Cultural Committee

Plate III

Recognised internationally — in proof.

A curated record of certificates, conference booths, and field deployments.

AIDEC 2025 — Session Best Oral Presentation Award, First Place Certificate
AIDEC 2025 · Malaysia
Session Best Oral Presentation Award — First Place
01 / 09

§ 07 — Practitioner

The profile.

Strengths, metrics, memberships, and the focal points of clinical and research interest.

Research Metrics

3
Gold Medals
3
International Ranks
ICMR
Grant Recipient
4
Publications
1
Authored Book
2
Apps Shipped

Strengths

Clinical reasoning
Research aptitude
Leadership
Communication
Innovation
Academic excellence

Workshops & Certifications

▸Biostatistics Workshop
▸Rotary Endodontics Workshop
▸National Periodontics Day — Active Programme Contributor
▸World Oral Health Day — Active Programme Contributor

Areas of Interest

OrthodonticsPublic Health DentistryPeriodonticsEndodonticsOral MedicineHIV & Oral HealthCosmetic DentistryDigital Dentistry

Professional Memberships

Indian Dental Association
Student Member

Honours

Student Exchange Programme
Merit Awardee

§ 07 — Correspondence

Let's
collaborate.

Open to research collaborations in digital dentistry, public health interventions, and tobacco cessation. Available for speaking engagements and consultancy on mHealth in oral healthcare.

Email
[email protected]
Telephone
+91 87886 71408
Location
Belagavi · Goa · India
Languages
English · Hindi · Konkani · Kannada
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