Meghana Devalaraju

As a compassionate and skilled paediatric dentist, I am passionate about providing optimal care for children and adolescents. I specialize in preventive care, restorative dentistry, and managing dental anxiety in young patients. I am committed to continuous growth in the field of paediatric dentistry and aspire to develop further in an academic or private practice, while staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the industry.

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• Conscious sedation in pediatric dentistry - KSDC – CDE Workshop, Nov'24
• Management of medical emergencies in dental practice - KSDC, Mar'24
• Inhalation sedation in pediatric dentistry - Hands on course, Srinivas institute of dental sciences, Apr'24
• Systemic drug administration - Hands on workshop, Nov'23
• Basic care and Life support - Training course

• Travel & Cultural Exploration
• Reading & Literature
• Volunteering & Social Causes
• Fitness & Wellness

Efficiency of chewable tooth brush in improving oral hygiene of institutionalized visually impaired children in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka - A randomized control trial

Awarded Best Paper Presentation at the 19th ISPPD National PG Convention held at Saveetha Dental College, Chennai in February 2023.

• Efficiency of chewable toothbrush in improving oral hygiene of institutionalized visually impaired children in DK District, Karnataka - A randomized control trial, Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Under peer review, 2024
• A multidisciplinary approach to adult orthodontic treatment in the presence of chronic periodontitis: A case report, Journal of Advanced Oral Research- Accepted, Publication awaited, 2024
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Multiple Missing Teeth in Severe Early Childhood Caries: A Case Report, International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry, Sep 2024
• Management of incompetent lips and hyperactive mentalists by modification of the twin block appliance with lip pads, Malnad Dental Journal, Aug 2024
• Antibacterial efficacy of clindamycin gel - incorporated obturating materials for primary teeth against enterococcus faecalis – An in - vitro study, International Journal of Current Research, DOI: 10.24941/ijcr.47593.08.2024
• Chewing Pomegranate Fruit as an Adjuvant to Fight Against Early Childhood Caries, International Journal of Science and Research, DOI: 10.21275/SR24917183646 ISSN: 2319-7064
• Comparative evaluation of state anxiety and pain perception of children using virtual reality and audio guided imagery – A randomised control trail, International Journal of Dental Science and Clinical Research, Apr 2023
• Clindamycin gel as novel intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis in Primary Teeth, International Journal of Dental Science and Clinical Research, 2582-3271
• Assessment of attitude among dental undergraduate students towards Public Health Dentistry as a career choice in Davangere city-A cross sectional survey. Public Health, International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences
• Child sized dentistry- lambert publications

Postgraduate - Pediatric Dentist - Sandeepa Special School, Sep'23 – Sep'24

• Delivered comprehensive dental care to children with special health care needs, and helped to alleviate oral health disparities