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Pediatric dentistry otherwise popularly known as children dentistry is the part of dentistry, which treats children with teeth associated problems from birth through adolescence. Children are not only a miniature adults they differ physically, physiologically and psychologically from adults. Pediatric dentists are specially trained to efficiently treat the children by understanding their emotional and cognitive needs, which requires a completely different approach. The department of Pediatric dentistry is well organized with experienced and efficient faculty who can impart their knowledge and expertise to students. The department is very well equipped with all the modern, latest amenities and clinical material to train the students efficiently. Pediatric dentistry includes comprehensive treatment to children, thereby providing opportunity for the students to learn and expertise in other branches of dentistry too. We, the faculty from the department of pediatric dentistry believe in teaching our students in a pleasant , friendly environment. Pediatric dental specialists advance the dental wellbeing of children just as fill in as instructive assets for parents. It is suggested that a dental visit ought to happen inside a half year after the nearness of the primary tooth or by a child’s first birthday celebration. It is essential to set up a far reaching and open progressing connection between the dental specialist and patient – alluding to this as the patient's "dental home". This is on the grounds that early oral assessment helps in the recognition of the beginning phases of tooth decay. Early recognition is basic to keep up oral wellbeing, change deviant propensities, and treat varying and as basically as could reasonably be expected. Moreover, parents are given a program of preventive home consideration (brushing, flossing and fluorides), a caries hazard evaluation, data on finger/thumb sucking, and pacifier propensities, guidance on forestalling wounds to the mouth and teeth of kids, diet advising , and information on growth and development.
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN PEDODONTICS
This program gives lectures, classes, clinical experience and clinical educating in the time of multi-year dental educational plan, Student are presented to a wide scope of pediatric patients with dental issues and all understudy get broad pre-clinical and clinical involvement with the division. Clinical practice includes exposure to behavior management, preventive aspects, such as brushing, flossing and fluorides, early detection of caries and its treatment.
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION IN PEDODONTICS
This program provides seminars, workshops, clinical teaching , journal clubs, IDM, enrichment program, problem based learning , etc in the period of 3 years dental curriculum.
To train Specialists in Pedodontics, who are skilled clinicians with a strong research back ground.
Continued advancement of knowledge in Pedodontics through integration of basic and advanced sciences with clinical research.
Prepare students to develop ability in critical thinking and problem solving
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Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary
- Qualification: MDS
- Designation: Professor and Head
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Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry | SSDC
MDS
Preventive and interceptive pediatric dentistry
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- 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
Message from HOD
We provide a heartly dental undergrad and post grad training while giving far reaching dental consideration to our patients. We are glad to offer amazing clinical preparing using best in class innovation. Our very much prepared and well disposed staffs centers around instructing as per the current educational plan pre requisties.
The department centers around planning dental understudies to give proficient and better quality dental administrations than an ever-expanding populance of kids. The understudies are additionally educated to manage physically , mentally disaabled 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.
As dentistry progresses, more noteworthy accentuation is put upon counteraction to keep up perfect oral well being. The department actualizes the standards of preventive dentistry through training of guardians and network by direcing camps where understudies are actualizes the standards of preventive dentistry through training of guardians and network by directing camps where understudies are urged to take an interest. To this repute, the division has additionally embraced numerous schools around the institution.
Our postgraduates have taken interest in research and have presented papers in different national and international conferences. Additionally our alumni have proceeded to do very well whether it is in the quest for advanced education, scholastic or dental practice. we guarantee you a productive program in our department.
Come and visit us.
wish you success.
Dr Nagalakshmi Chowdhary.
MDS
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