Dr. D. Sasikala

Dr. D. Sasikala is a Consultant Paediatric and Preventive Dentist trained in providing comprehensive oral healthcare for children. Her clinical skills include paediatric endodontics, paediatric orthodontics, restorative dentistry, dental trauma management, and full-mouth rehabilitation under general anaesthesia. She also provides dental care for children with special needs and cleft lip and palate. Her expertise includes laser dentistry and preventive oral healthcare for children. She focuses on creating a positive and comfortable dental experience for young patients while addressing their individual oral health needs and supporting preventive dental care.

Educational Qualifications

• Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry – Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, MAHER University, Chennai
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital

Experience

• Performed oral prophylaxis
• Performed restorative dental procedures
• Performed root canal treatment

Presentations & Publications

• Paper: “Early Childhood Caries and its Risk Factor” – World Dental Conference (Virtual)
• Poster: “Soft Tissue Injuries to the Temporomandibular Joint Following Dental Trauma” – 3rd National Conference, Indian Society of Dental Traumatology (Virtual)
• Paper: “An In-vitro Comparative Evaluation of Different GIC Used for Atraumatic Restorative Treatment” – 42nd National ISSPD Conference, PED’O DISHA (Virtual)
• Paper: “A Review of Success Rate of Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR)” – UPDATES, Pediatric Dentistry-UG & PG Pedo Convention, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital (Virtual)
• Paper: “Management of External Inflammatory Root Resorption After Tooth Reimplantation: A Review” – DENTTRAUMAELLA-VI National Symposium of ISDT, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore. Best Paper – Original Research & Review Category.
• Paper: “Probiotics in Pediatric Dentistry: A Review” – Student Scientific Summit, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
• Paper: “Pet Therapy – An Innovative Behaviour Management in Pediatric Dentistry: A Review” – 3rd International Congress of SAAPD-Vivanta
• Paper: “Digital Media: A Saviour in Pediatric Dentistry: A Review” – PEDOPULSE 2022, SRM Dental College and Hospital, Kattankulathur
• Paper: “Antimicrobial Efficacy of Triple Antibiotic Paste and Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid Against E. faecalis: An In-vitro Study” – PEDOTAAL Conference 2022, 43rd National ISSPD Conference