A skilled and dedicated dental professional with extensive experience in both academia and clinical setting.
Experienced dental educator with strong academic background having served as senior lecturer at Srinivas dental college.
I excelled in delivering both theoretical and practical lessons, guiding dental students through their course work while providing post graduate mentorship.
My role also involved supporting research initiatives including mentoring students for ICMR projects.
With a commitment to fostering academic excellence I am dedicated to shaping the next generation of dental professionals through effective teaching and guidance.
Specialized in wide range of general dentistry procedures including root canal treatment, for both adult and pediatric patients, Removable partial dentures and restorative procedures and aesthetic treatment.
As a pediatric dentist I have handled specialized care for children ensuring their comfort and optimal dental health.
* I was responsible to deliver both theory and practical classes to dental students.
* Provided guidance to post graduate students and guided students for ICMR projects and helping them with research development and academic achievements.
* Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
* Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
* Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
* Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in dentistry techniques.
* Collaborated with a team of dental professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
* As a Senior lecturer, I have guided a 3rd year BDS student for ICMR, for which we received a grant of 50,000 for the study titled "Evaluation of effectiveness of an educational intervention program on the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding use and storage of tooth brush among parents and children."
* I have also published the below articles -
1. Sturge – Weber syndrome - a case report, Journal of Post Graduate Dentistry – AJIDS;Vol2;issue1:103-105:2018
2. Antibacterial efficacy of Chlorhexidine, betadine and probiotic incorporated GIC: an in vitro study, Estrn J Med Sci
3. Dental Management of a child patient with chronic immune Thrombocytopenicpurpura: a case report, Manipal Journal of Dental Sciences 5(2) 1-5
4. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Educational Intervention Program on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among School Teachers Regarding Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Mangaluru City, RGUHS Journal of Dental S CIENCES Vol 15;Issue 1;75-85
5. An in-vitro Comparative Evaluation of fracture strength of composite resin and activate kids bioactive restorative for use in strip crowns, RJDS Volume 14, Issue No. 1
* I have presented the blow papers and posters in conference -
PAPER PRESENTED:
1. Knowledge of school teachers regarding management of traumatic dental injuries in Mangaluru city.
2. Evaluation of antibacterial activity of betadine, Probiotic incorporated glass inonomer cements - An in vitro study.
POSTER PRESENTED :
1. “Prevalence of early childhood caries in India.