Vision
- To become a pre-eminent centre in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry moulding dental graduates who possess higher clinical competencies and offering state of the art pediatric dental care.
- To upgrade to state-of-the-art equipment and technologies
- Creating healthy smiles with a gentle touch, providing comprehensive oral health care for children through our thoughts, words & actions
Mission
- To impart sound knowledge in pedodontic and preventive dentistry.
- To foster therapeutic oral health care and behavior guidance for infants, children, adolescents and differently abled individuals.
- Equip the students to identify dental diseases and to apply appropriate behaviour modification techniques tailored to the individual child.
- Encourage community based dental learning programs and encourage research activities.
- Develop an attitude to adopt ethical principles in all aspects of pedodontics practice.
- Establishing a loving, caring and a child focused dental home.
- Promoting healthier eating and home oral care habits as early as possible
Staff


Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary
- Qualification: MDS
- Designation: Professor and Head
- Email:
Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry | SSDC
MDS
- Best teacher award for the year 2010-2011 in S.Nijalingappa institute of dental sciences and research, Gulbarga.
- Best teacher award for the year 2011-2012 in S.Nijalingappa institute of dental sciences and research, Gulbarga.
- Chowdhary N, Subba Reddy VV. Dentin comparison in primary and permanent molars under transmitted and polarized light microscopy: an in vitro study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent.2010 Jul-Sep;28(3):167-72.
- Chowdhary N, Gaffur H, Sandeep, Chowdhary R. An unusual sucking habit in a child. Contemp Clin Dent. 2010 Oct;1(4):249-50.
- Chowdhary R, Chowdhary N. Need of implant dentistry at undergraduate dental curriculum in Indian dental colleges. Indian J Dent Res. 2011 May-Jun;22(3):436-9.
- Chowhdary R, Chowdhary N, Mishra SK. Reosseointegration of loosened implant in a splinted fixed prosthesis. Niger J Clin Pract. 2011 Jan –Mar;14(1):102-5.
- Mishra SK, Chowdhary N, Chowdhary R. Dental implants in growing children. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2013 Jan-Mar;31(1):3-9.
- Chowdhary N, Rani BK, Mukunda KS, Kiran NK. Early detection of congenital syphilis. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2014 Oct- Dec;32(4):333-7.
- Dr. Adnan Ahmed, Dr.Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Dr. Mukunda KS, Dr. Kiran NK, Dr. Abhishek Bansal, Dr. Fehan Ahmed Khan. Endodontic tragedy-retrieval of unusual foreign body-a case report. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Volume 13, Issue 10 Ver.III (Oct.2014),PP 73-75
- VR Reddy, KS Mukunda, N Chowdhary, MC Pradeep, NK Kiran, BS Rani. Knowledge of First-Aid Measure of Avulsion and Replantation of Teeth in Parents from Tumkur District- A Survey Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry. 2(2):41-45.
- Reddy, VR, Chowdhary N, Mukunda KS, Kiran NK, Kavyarani BS, Pradeep MC. Retention of resin based filled and unfilled pit and fissure sealants: A comparative clinical study. ContempClin Dent 2015;6(5):18-23.
- Yeolekar TS, Chowdhary N, Mukunda KS, Kiran NK.Evaluation of microleakage and marginal ridge fracture resistance of primary molars restored with three restorative materials: A comparative invitro study. International Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry. 2015 May-Aug;8(2):108-113.
- SK Mishra,N Chowdhary, H Mahajan. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a child with ectodermal dysplasia: A case report with review of literature. Journal of Current Research in Scientific Medicine. 2016;2(1):53-55.
- Reddy VR, Chowdhary N, Kumar GS, Ambareen Z. Bilateral fusion of mandibular primary teeth with partial anodontia of permanent teeth: A report of a rare case. Saudi J Health Sci 2017;6:182-4.
- Kiran N K , Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Dhanya Jhon, V Rajashekhar Reddy, Pavana M.P, Aravind Sridhara. Comparative evaluation of mechanical properties of centon and type ix GIC-An in vitro study. International Journal of Current Advanced Research. 2019:8(11C); 20498-20501
- Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Kiran N.K., Lakshmi Priya A., V Rajashekhar Reddy, Arvind Sridhara, Pavan M.P., Ashwitha C.Belludi. Comparative Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Ceramic Reinforced Glass Ionomer Cement and Type IX GIC: An Invitro Study. Indian Journal of Public Health Research &Development, December 2019:10(12);35-40.
- Kiran N.K., Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Y. Sharada Devi Mannur, Neethu Elsa Varghese, Arvind Sridhara, Pavana M.P. Antimicrobial Efficacy of Triphala as Root Canal Irrigating Solution in Infected Primary Teeth: An Ex Vivo Study. Indian Journal of Public Health Research &Development, January 2020:11(01); 104-107.
- Kiran N.K., Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Megha Kuma, Pavana M.P., Aravind Sridhara. Radiographic Evaluation of Different Combinations of Zinc Oxide as an Obturating Material in Pulpectomy: A Comparative in vivo study. Indian Journal of Public Health Research &Development, Jan 2020:11(01);183-188.
- Gupta N, Chowdhary N, Reddy VR, Nk K, Peddi R, Kumar M. Evaluation of Caries Removal Efficacy Using BRIX 3000 and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Primary Molars: A Clinical Comparative Study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2022 Apr 1;23(4):419-424.
- Reddy, V. R., Gupta, N., Prabahar, T., & Chowdhary, N. (2022). Non-invasive Management of Extra-oral Sinus with Radix-entomolaris: A Case Report. International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry, 5(4):49-54.
- Prabahar T, Gupta N, Chowdhary N, Sonnahalli NK, Chowdhary R, Reddy VR. Comparative Evaluation of Occlusal Bite Force in Relation to the Muscle Activity in the Mixed Dentition Children of Age Group 9-12 Years: A T-scan Analysis. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021;14(1):S29-S34.
- Reddy VR, Devakar S, Chowdhary N, Chaitan SM, Peddi R, Kumar PS. Estimation of Copper Levels in Saliva and Its Relation to Dental Caries and Hemoglobin Levels. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021 Mar-Apr;14(2):235-237.
- Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Dr. Nisha Gupta, Dr. Subhathira R, Dr. V Rajashekar Reddy, Dr. Balamurugan Suba Ranjana, Dr. Mahalakshmi D,. “Non-Fluoridated Remineralizing Agent-A Narrative Review”. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology.2021 June; ;25(6):6925-41
- Ranjana BS, Chowdhary N, Kiran NK, Chaitan SM, Reddy VR, Prabahar T. Remineralization efficacy of nonfluoride versus herbal-based pediatric dentifrice in demineralized primary teeth. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2021 Jan-Mar;39(1):67-73.
- Prabahar T, Chowdhary N, Kiran NK, Reddy VR. Laser Assisted Frenectomy - A case report. JDSR.2020 Feb;7(1):22-6
- Ajayakumar LP, Chowdhary N, Reddy VR, Chowdhary R. Use of Restorative Full Crowns Made with Zirconia in Children: A Systematic Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2020 Sep-Oct;13(5):551-558.
- Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, B Suba Ranjana, Subhathira Rajasekaran, V Rajashekar Reddy, Nisha Gupta, A Thirumagal Anuraaga. Child Neglect And Its Repercussions In Covid Era. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2020
- Mahalakshmi S, John D, Chowdhary N, Sonahalli N, Chowdhary R, Kumar M. Comparative Evaluation of Centric Occlusion in the Mixed Dentition of Children in Variable Head Postures Using T-Scan–A Clinical Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY. 2021 Sep 1;9(3):119-24.
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Kiran NK, Peddi R. Clinical Evaluation of Caries Removal Efficacy of Polymer Burs.2022 Jan:7(1);777-784.
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Rajasekaran S. Awareness and Clinical Application of Chemo Mechanical Caries Removal Agent among General Dentists and Dental Specialists in the Era Of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire Survey. Int J Dentistry Oral Sci. 2021;8(9):4284-4291.
- Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Gupta N, Subhathira R, Reddy VR, Ranjana BS, Mahalakshmi D. Non-Fluoridated Remineralizing Agent-A Narrative Review. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology. 2021 Jun 2;25(6):6925-41.
- Shrimahalakshmi, S., Chowdhary, N., & Shivanna, V. (2022). Efficacy of a cocoa-based non-fluoridated remineralizing agent (Theobromine): A systematic review. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S5).
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Thimmaiah M et. al. Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment using the Versatile 2 x 4 Appliance: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development 2023;14(1).
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Shivanna V. Endosequence root repair material (ERRM): A Literature review. International journal of scientific research. 2022 Aug;11(8).
- Dr.Shrimahalakshmi, Dr.Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Dr.Veena S. Mesiodens: Review of literature with case report. JDSR. 2022 Sep; 8(2): 13-16

Dr Veena S
- Qualification:MDS
- Designation:Reader
- Shrimahalakshmi, S., Chowdhary, N., & Shivanna, V. (2022). Efficacy of a cocoa-based non-fluoridated remineralizing agent (Theobromine): A systematic review. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S5).
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Thimmaiah M et al. Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment using the Versatile 2 x 4 Appliance: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development 2023;14(1).
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Shivanna V. Endosequence root repair material (ERRM): A Literature review. International journal of scientific research. 2022 Aug;11(8).
- Dr.Shrimahalakshmi, Dr.Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Dr.Veena S. Mesiodens: Review of literature with case report. JDSR. 2022 Sep; 8(2): 13-16
- Shivanna V, Munjal S, Duggal R, Natt AS, Kaur A. Modified Distal Shoe for Bilateral Loss of Deciduous Second Molar-A Case Report. Baba Farid University Dental Journal. 2014;5(2):155-7.
- Enhancing esthetics of extensive mutilated tooth with fiber post - International Journal of dental & health sciences Int J Dent Health Sci 2015; 2(1): 221-224.
- Behavioral Management in child with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder- review. J Dent oral health 2016;2(3):037.
- Modified Circummandibular wiring technique in the management of displaced pediatric mandibular parasymphysis fracture -an alternative to bone awl -A Case Report. J applied medical and dental sciences. 2017. 3(1).
- Bava FA, Umar D, Bahseer B, Baroudi K. Bilateral radicular cyst in mandible: an unusual case report. Journal of international oral health: JIOH. 2015 Feb;7(2):61.
- Atraumatic needle hub technique: A technical note on pediatric fracture management. International Journal of dental & health sciences Int J Dent Health Sci 2017; 4(2): 221- 224.
- Kumar V, Shivanna V, Kopuri RC. Knowledge and attitude of pediatricians toward digit sucking habit in children. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2019 Jan 1;37(1):18.
- Shivanna V, Jain Y, Valluri R, Birra V, Kumar V, Ealla KK. Estimation of dental anxiety levels before and after dental visit in children with visual impairment using modified dental anxiety scale in braille text. Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry. 2020 Jan;10(1):76.
- Kumar V, Shivanna V, Kopuri RC. Knowledge and attitude of pediatricians toward digit sucking habit in children. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2019 Jan 1;37(1):18.

Dr. V Rajashekar Reddy
- Qualification: MDS
- Designation: Reader
- Email: drvrajashekarreddy@gmail.com
- Kiran NK, Tilak Raj TN, Mukunda KS, Rajashekar Reddy V. Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (Gorlin-Goltz syndrome). Contemp Clin Dent. 2012 Oct;3(4):514-8.
- VR Reddy, KS Mukunda, N Chowdhary, MC Pradeep, NK Kiran, BS Rani. Knowledge of First-Aid Measures of Avulsion and Replantation of Teeth in Parents from Tumkur District-A Survey Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry 2 (2), 41-45
- Reddy VR, Chowdhary N, Mukunda KS, Kiran NK, Kavyarani BS, Pradeep MC. Retention of resin-based filled and unfilled pit and fissure sealants: A comparative clinical study. Contemp Clin Dent. 2015 Mar;6(Suppl 1):S18-23.
- Reddy VR, Chowdhry N, Kumar GS, Ambareen Z. Bilateral fusion of mandibular primary teeth with partial anodontia of permanent teeth: A report of a rare case. Saudi J Health Sci. Sept-Dec 2017;6(3):182-4
- Soumya SG, Shashibhushan KK, Pradeep MC, Babaji P, Reddy VR. Evaluation of Oral Health Status among 5-15-Year-old School Children in Shimoga City, Karnataka, India: A Cross-sectional Study. J Clin Diagn Res. 2017 Jul;11(7):ZC42-ZC47.
- Kushal B, Babaji P, Kukkalli KS, Muttugadur CP, Reddy VR.Comparative Evaluation of Herbal and Non Herbal Tooth paste on School Children. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.2017;6(3):1596-1608.
- Shah TD, Naveen YG, Kamath GP, Puttaraj TK, Reddy VR, Raza MA, Saware S.Prosthodontic management of Ectodermal Dysplasia - A Case Report. Indian journal of Contemporary Dentistry, Jul-Dec 2017;5(2):11-13
- Rai R, Reddy VR, Babaji P, Shashibushan K.Compound Odontoma in Maxillary Anterior Region. Interventions in Pediatric Dentistry: Open Access Journal 2018; 1(1)-IPDOAJ.MS.ID.000105
- Babaji P, Kushal B, Kukkalli KS, Muttugadur CP, Reddy VR.Compound Odontoma in Maxillary Anterior Region Involving Central Incisor: A Case Report. Indian journal of Contemporary Dentistry, Jan-Jun 2017,5(1):35-38
- Rai R, Shashibhushan KK, Babaji P, Chandrappa PM, Reddy VR, Ambareen Z. Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of 3Mix and Vitapex as Pulpectomy Medicament in Primary Molars: An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2019 Nov-Dec;12(6):532-537.
- V Madhusudhan V, Chaitan SM, V Rajashekar Reddy, Sujay Kumar G, Jibin K Sabu. Assessment of Subjective Facial Analysis and its Relation with Dental Relationships. J Res Adv Dent 2019;10(1s):376-379
- Kiran N.K, Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Dhanya Jhon, V Rajashekar Reddy, Pavana M.P, Aravind Sridhara. Comparative evaluation of mechanical properties of cention and type ix GIC- An in vitro study. International Journal of Current Advanced Research. 2019:8(11C); 20498-20501
- Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Kiran N.K., Lakshmi Priya A., V Rajashekar Reddy, Arvind Sridhara, Pavana M.P, Ashwitha C. Belludi. Comparative Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Ceramic Reinforced Glass Ionomer Cement and Type IX GIC: An Invitro Study. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, December 2019:10(12);35-40
- Madhusudhan. V, Jibin. K. Sabu, Chaitan. S.M, V Rajashekar Reddy, Mayank. To Assess Role of Digital Apps in Orthodontic Cephalometries Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry, 2020:10(2);223-27
- Madhusudhan. V, Jibin. K. Sabu, Chaitan. S.M, V Rajashekar Reddy, Mayank. Assessment of Smile Measurements Between Different Types of Anterior Overjet Malocclusion Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry.2020:10(2);218-221
- Madhusudhan V, Chaitan SM, V Rajashekar Reddy, Sujay Kumar G. To Assess Disinfecting Efficacy of Chlorhexidine on Orthodontics Brackets: An Invitro Study J Res Adv Dent 2020:10 (2);186-18
- Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, B Suba Ranjana, Subhathira Rajasekaran, V Rajashekar Reddy, Nisha Gupta, A Thirumagal Anuraaga. Child Neglect And Its Repercussions In Covid Era. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2020
- Ajayakumar LP, Chowdhary N, Reddy VR, Chowdhary R. Use of Restorative Full Crowns Made with Zirconia in Children: A Systematic Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2020 Sep-Oct;13(5):551-558.
- Prabahar T, Chowdhary N, Kiran NK, Reddy VR. Laser Assisted Frenectomy - A case report. JDSR.2020 Feb;7(1):22-6
- Ranjana BS, Chowdhary N, Kiran NK, Chaitan SM, Reddy VR, Prabahar T. Remineralization efficacy of nonfluoride versus herbal-based pediatric dentifrice in demineralized primary teeth. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2021 Jan-Mar;39(1):67-73.
- Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Dr. Nisha Gupta, Dr. Subhathira R, Dr. V Rajashekar Reddy, Dr. Balamurugan Suba Ranjana, Dr. Mahalakshmi D,. “Non-Fluoridated Remineralizing Agent-A Narrative Review”. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology.2021 June; ;25(6):6925-41
- Reddy VR, Devakar S, Chowdhary N, Chaitan SM, Peddi R, Kumar PS. Estimation of Copper Levels in Saliva and Its Relation to Dental Caries and Hemoglobin Levels. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021 Mar-Apr;14(2):235-237.
- Prabahar T, Gupta N, Chowdhary N, Sonnahalli NK, Chowdhary R, Reddy VR. Comparative Evaluation of Occlusal Bite Force in Relation to the Muscle Activity in the Mixed Dentition Children of Age Group 9-12 Years: A T-scan Analysis. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021;14(Suppl 1):S29-S34.
- Reddy, V. R., Gupta, N., Prabahar, T., & Chowdhary, N. (2022). Non-invasive Management of Extra-oral Sinus with Radix-entomolaris: A Case Report. International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry, 5(4), 49-54.
- Gupta N, Chowdhary N, Reddy VR, Nk K, Peddi R, Kumar M. Evaluation of Caries Removal Efficacy Using BRIX 3000 and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Primary Molars: A Clinical Comparative Study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2022 Apr 1;23(4):419-424.

Dr.Ambika K Nandhini
- Qualification:MDS
- Designation:Senior Lecturer
- Email:ambikanandini84@gmail.com
- Dr Srikanth K.B Dr Mandeep Sharma,Kalyan Murru, Dr Bala Nikitha G.Dr Sunil Kumar G,Dr Ambika k Nandini,Dr Heena Tiwari, Knowledege of Academic Omfs in Regenerative Nanotechnology In Field of Oral & Maxillo facial surgery: A Questionnarie Survey, Annals Of The Romanian Society For Cell Biology. 2021;25(6).
- Dr Munkund. S, Abdul Rahman Khan. M,Dr Niladri Maiti, Dr Izaz Shaik,Dr. Dr Ambika k Nandini, Anil kumar Pulidini.The Effect of Four Commonly used Root Canal Irrigants On The Removal Of Smear Layer: An In-vitro Scanning Electron Microscopic Study. Annals Of The Romanian Society For Cell Biology. 2021; 25(4).
- Salma, Dr.Deepika Singla Prevalence Of Hypomineralized Teeth And Its Oral Effects In Primary School Going Children- An Original Research International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE).14(2).
- Dr Srikanth Reddy .K Dr Thummala Lakshmi .V, Dr Rahul V.C Tiwari, Dr Fawaz Abdul H.B, Dr Ambika k Nandini, Dr Asfar Zeya. Dr Mahendra.Relevance of Antibiotic Overuse: Covid 19: Systemic Review. European Journal Of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2021;8(1)
- Downs syndrome- insight to pediatric dentistry. International journal of recent advances in multidisciplinary topics. 2020;1(1).
- Isolation in endodontics. Isolation of soft tissues 91369-34077.

Dr. Shrimahalakshmi
- Qualification:MDS
- Designation:Senior Lecturer
- Email:shrimahalakshmi.23@gmail.com
- Mahalakshmi S, John D, Chowdhary N, Sonahalli N, Chowdhary R, Kumar M. Comparative Evaluation of Centric Occlusion in the Mixed Dentition of Children in Variable Head Postures Using T-Scan–A Clinical Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY. 2021 Sep 1;9(3):119-24.
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Kiran NK, Peddi R. Clinical Evaluation of Caries Removal Efficacy of Polymer Burs.2022 Jan:7(1);777-784.
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Rajasekaran S. Awareness and Clinical Application of Chemo Mechanical Caries Removal Agent among General Dentists and Dental Specialists in the Era Of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire Survey. Int J Dentistry Oral Sci. 2021;8(9):4284-4291.
- Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Gupta N, Subhathira R, Reddy VR, Ranjana BS, Mahalakshmi D. Non-Fluoridated Remineralizing Agent-A Narrative Review. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology. 2021 Jun 2;25(6):6925-41.
- Shrimahalakshmi, S., Chowdhary, N., & Shivanna, V. (2022). Efficacy of a cocoa-based non-fluoridated remineralizing agent (Theobromine): A systematic review. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S5).
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Thimmaiah M et. al. Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment using the Versatile 2 x 4 Appliance: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development 2023;14(1).
- Shrimahalakshmi, Chowdhary N, Shivanna V. Endosequence root repair material (ERRM): A Literature review. International journal of scientific research. 2022 Aug;11(8).
- Shrimahalakshmi, Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Veena S. Mesiodens: Review of literature with case report. JDSR. 2022 Sep; 8(2): 13-16
Research Thrust areas :
Preventive dentistry, regenerative dentistry, interceptive orthodontics, behaviour management, dental caries, special children,
Services Offered :
The department centers around planning dental understudies to give proficient and better-quality dental administrations than an ever-expanding populace of kids. The understudies are additionally educated to manage physically, mentally disabled and medically compromised children in an effective and precise way. We likewise attempt different dental well-being programs with an intend to improve postgraduate training. We have extended our service to uncooperative children and special children by providing dental treatments under conscious sedation and general anesthesia.