Dr. RAENA SIMON
Pediatric Dentist
THRISSUR
Summary
Experienced dental professional with a Master of Dental Surgery in Pediatric Dentistry and two years of teaching at PSM Dental College. Possesses three years of clinical experience in pediatric dental care and a strong commitment to enhancing undergraduate education and clinical training. Aiming for a Senior Lecturer position to support academic development and evidence-based patient care.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer
PSM Dental College
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Teaching undergraduate dental students in pediatric dentistry.
- Conducted clinical demonstrations and facilitated chairside teaching to enhance student learning experiences.
- Supervising students during pediatric dental clinical postings.
- Guided students in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning to foster clinical competence.
- Promoting infection control, patient safety, and ethical clinical practice.
- Participating in departmental academic activities, case discussions, and seminars.
- Assisted with student assessments and clinical evaluations, contributing to departmental educational objectives.
Consultant Pediatric Dentist
Private clinics
08.2023 - Current
- Clinical assessment and comprehensive oral health care for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Educated patients on preventive dental practices to maintain oral health.
- Pulp therapy for primary and young permanent teeth.
- Provided myofunctional therapy to improve jaw and facial muscle function.
- Behaviour guidance and child-friendly communication.
- Treatment planning, parental counselling, and follow-up care.
- Myofunctional Therapy
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to infection-control protocols.
Education
Master's Degree - MDS, Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
Yenepoya
Mangalore, Karnataka, IN06-2023
Bachelor's Degree - BDS
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN08-2017
Skills
- Teaching supervision
- Lecture preparation
- Clinical chairside demonstrations
- Case-based learning
- Student mentoring
- Pediatric dentistry
- Academic assessment
- Pediatric Oral Health
- Advanced Treatment Techniques
- Sedation Techniques
Registration
Kerala Dental Council Registration: 19669
MDS THESIS TITLE
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF TRIPHALA, ASSA-FOETIDA AND 0.2% CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTH RINSES ON SALIVARY STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS.
LIBRARY DISSERTATION
MYOFUNCTIONAL APPLIANCES
Certification
1) NIROUS OXIDE INHALATION SEDATION WORKSHOP" BY DR.SRINIVAS NAMINENI-Yenepoya Dental College, Derlakatte, Mangalore; Jan 18th-19th 2021
Publications
- Simon R, H.T AR, Sargod SS, Suvarna R, Shabbir A. Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of triphala, assa-foetida and 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth rinses on salivary streptococcus mutans [Internet]. Int J Oral Health Dent. 2024 [cited 2026 Oct 23];10(1):19-27. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.2024.004
- Simon R, Ajay Rao HT, Sargod SS, Suvarna R, Shabbir A. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Aromatherapy in Management of Dental Anxiety in Pediatric Patients among Pediatric Dentists and Post Graduates . International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research 2023-12
- Simon R, Poojary A, Rao HTA, et al. Coronavirus - new variants and new symptoms . J Evolution Med Dent Sci 2021;10(36):3166-3170, DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2021/643
- CARIES EXCAVATION TECHNIQUES-CURRENTCONCEPTS AND APPROACHES International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research 2023-11 | Journal article. Contributors: Dr. Raena Simon; Dr.Bhavishya B K; Dr.Thomas Manjooran; Dr. Hemjith Vasudev; Dr. Anju S Raj; Dr.Sangeetha J Kadavan
Accomplishments
POSTER PRESENTATION
1) "PULPOTEC- AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL ENDODONTIC TREATMENT IN PRIMARY TEETH" - 18thISPPD National PG Convention, 8th April, 2022
2) "PHYTOMEDICINE- AN INNOVATIVE 'SOLUTION' TO FIGHT CARIES" - 19thISPPD National PG Convention, 24th
PAPER PRESENTATION
1) "UNILATERAL TEMPEROMANDIBULAR JOINT ANKYLOSIS: A CASE REPORT"- Indian Clinical Research Association (ICRA), Aug 29, 2021
2) "RELATION BETWEEN DERMATOGLYPHICS AND BEHAVIOUR IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY"- 42nd National ISPPD (Virtual) Conference 2021, PEDODISHA- Nov 27, 2021
3) "ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF ASAFOETIDA MOUTH RINSE ON SALIVARY STRPTOCOCCUS MUTANS LEVEL" - 3rdInternational Congress of SAAPD, 27th Aug, 2022
AWARDS :
- 3rd place: " UNILATERAL TEMPEROMANDIBULAR JOIN ANKYLOSIS: A CASE REPORT"- Indian Clinical Research Association (ICRA), Aug 29, 2021
Timeline
Consultant Pediatric Dentist
Private clinics
08.2023 - Current
Senior Lecturer
PSM Dental College
07.2023 - 07.2025
Master's Degree - MDS, Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
Yenepoya
Bachelor's Degree - BDS
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College