Down the Memory Lane
Dr.L.Lakshmi Narayanan and Dr S.Balagopal, initiated the Post Graduate Conservative and Endodontics Program at Saveetha Dental College in 1996. Having the foresight to recognize the future role of Conservative and Endodontics in dental health care, they set the goals of the program, to development expert clinicians, excellent academicians , Knowledgeable scholars and researcher, and able teachers. They began a long standing tradition of excellence which continues to date. Dr. Lakshmi Narayanan was Head of the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics for ten years. Dr Balagopal served his term in the institution till 1999.
Dr. Subbaroa CV became Chair in 2006. He had been responsible for enhancing the reputation of the program. In 2011 to 2012, he was Professor Emeritus, who taught in the Graduate Endodontics Program here at the Saveetha University, Saveetha Dental College until his retirement in 2012.
Dr Sujeer R Has been a professor in the department from 1996. He headed as a chair for a short period from 2009-2011.
Dr. Nivedhitha MS headed the department from 2011 to the current. Dr Sindhu Ramesh was appointed as Chair in the year 2012 and later two chairs were made. Dr Nivedhitha MS became the Head of Academics and Dr Sindhu Ramesh, former assoc dean of clinics and research later now the dean of accreditation, Saveetha Dental College.
Professor Dr. Iffat Nasim became the Head of Administration and currently Chairing the department activities.
PG RESIDENTS
(2019-2022)
A Postgraduate student in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai. I am passionate about my work. Because I love what I do, I have a steady source of motivation that drives me to do my best. My hobbies include sketching, gardening, reading and cooking. I always believe in a phrase says that " When you feel like quitting, remember why you started ", which helps me to reach my goal. I have a keen interest in Nanodentistry, 3 D Obturation and Dynamic navigation systems. I love travelling and I always dream to become a good Endodontic Speaker & Spread my knowledge. My passion is in Dental photography, aesthetic dentistry, Facial esthetics ( Botox, Fillers) and Laser dentistry.
Awards: 4 I Publications: 13 I Scientific Presentation:23
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I'm a postgraduate student currently pursuing masters in conservative dentistry and endodontics from Saveetha dental college. I'm a passionate singer and have an avid inclination to food and travel and am someone who never leaves any opportunity unturned. I believe in a mantra that says"With great opportunities come great responsibilities ." I'm thankful to Saveetha for giving me a vast variety of opportunities to explore not only clinical but also research and academics. I aspire to become a good endodontist and explore different zones of recent advancements in treatment methods and provide the best care possible to my patients.
Awards: 4 I Publications: 14 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation: 25
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I'm currently pursuing masters in conservative dentistry and endodontics at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital. Passionate Doctor with extensive experience in Conservative dentistry and Endodontics. Adept in properly diagnosing and strategizing for the best treatment plans for patients. Bringing forth an empathetic and professional attitude, committed to providing patients with the best care possible. Experienced in counselling patients on preventative care and positive lifestyle changes. A strong leader who works well under pressure and with other medical professionals. My fields of Clinical interests are Contemporary Endodontics and Aesthetic dentistry. Areas of interest in Clinical research include local anaesthesia and medicaments.
Awards: 4 I Publications: 13 I Scientific Presentation: 25
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I am currently pursuing a masters degree in the field of conservative dentistry and endodontics at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital. I have finished my BDS from KLEs VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum. I have a keen interest in restorative dentistry and endodontics and hence wanted to pursue my post-graduation in it. I am a passionate dentist and believe in a more conservative approach while treating patients. I am sincere and hardworking and give in my 100% at whatever I do. I aspire to be a good endodontist and aesthetic dentist who can satisfy patients' desires in the best way possible.
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I have finished me under graduation at DR.MGR University, Tamilnadu. As I'm pursuing my post-graduation, I aspire to be one of the best Endodontists. A passionate learner with a huge interest to get exposed to modern advancements in my field. I believe effective communication with the patient is a key that brings out the best outcome eventually. My vital goal stands to provide seamless treatment without pain thereby obtaining patient satisfaction. My field of interest includes Painless root canal treatment, Geriatric Endodontics. I am an avid reader, likes to take up adventures thereby gaining new experiences in life.
Awards: 3 I Publications: 14 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation:25
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Currently pursuing a post-graduation programme from the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. My important goal is to be very skilled in complicated molar root canal therapy, the second objective being to reduce the treatment time significantly and to deliver less or minimal postoperative complications to the patient. I have a good interest in the field of music especially guitar, singing and also in photography. I believe in reaching out to people and helping them always in the hour of need. I believe that "failure is always an event and never a person" so one should always keep trying to their very best for success in life within ethics and morality of discipline.
Awards: 3 I Publications: 7 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation:14
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An aspiring postgraduate student who is striving hard to overcome the obstacles and join the divine tribe that provides immediate pain relief and a confident smile to the community. I strongly believe the inaccurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans for comfortable and successful treatment outcomes. My area of interest is irrigation dynamics, Laser Activated irrigation and minimally invasive dentistry.
Awards: 2 I Publications: 13 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation:25
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ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Keerthika-Rajamanickam
I have completed my undergraduate at SRM University, Chennai and currently pursuing my postgraduate at Saveetha University Chennai. During my postgraduate, I developed a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry and aspire to achieve excellence in that field someday. My research interests include the use of Nanotechnology in Endodontics. My motto in life has always been to keep trying till you succeed and to never give up no matter what, for what seems impossible today will one day become your warm-up!
Awards: 2 I Publications: 12 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation:25
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(2020-2023)
Anjali Sankar graduated with honours from SDM college of dental sciences, Karnataka and currently is in her second year of residency and integrated PhD in the department of conservative dentistry and endodontics. Anjali is an avid reader, animal lover who makes biryani on the weekends and is a licensed scuba diver. She has a determined thirst for nanotechnology for which she is now conquering a seat on the table with her research on chitosan nanoparticle applications in root canal irrigation systems. She has various ongoing Research projects in the field of nanotechnology. Anjali believes in holistic patient care and painless dentistry so that each patient walks out with a smile more confident than they came in with.
Publications: 1 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation: 5
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anjali_Sankar3
Nishitha Arun is currently pursuing her masters in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics with an integrated PhD at Saveetha dental college. She completed her undergraduate degree from The TamilNadu Dr MGR Medical University. Her special interest includes pain management in endodontics and aesthetic dentistry. Her passion for dentistry has evolved to a new level after joining Saveetha university owing to the world-class dentistry practised here.
Awards: 2 I Publications: 1 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation: 7
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Astha Bramhecha hails from the state of Maharashtra. She has completed her Bachelors of Dental Surgery from Rural Dental College, Loni, where she realised her passion for the field of endodontics. She is currently pursuing her Post Graduation in Endodontics and Conservative dentistry at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai. Saveetha has helped her further channelise her interests in the field of research in Cariology and with the right guidance that she has received from this institute, she has a patent on guided endodontic access. In her free time, Astha likes to lay back with a good book. Creative arts also intrigue her and so she unwinds with some painting and sketching. She’s always looking for new things to learn and experiment with and is open to new experiences and adventures. Something she truthfully lives by is never saying no to something without having tried it at least once.
Awards: 2 I Publications: 3 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation:5
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Divya Balachandran Sena is pursuing post-graduation in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from one of the best dental colleges in India, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. She completed her undergraduate from Mamata Dental College, Khammam. She was brought up in Hyderabad and her hobbies are cooking, playing basketball, swimming, reading novels and listening to music. Being the mother of a toddler, and being able to maintain a perfect balance between her profession and family is the best thing about her. She is a free-spirited, easy mingling and cheerful person. Her strength is her family as a whole and of course my strong passion for my profession. Her weaknesses include being a little pessimistic at times.
Awards: 2 I Scientific Presentation: 5
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Divya-Sena
M.Shamly graduated with a Bachelor of dental surgery degree from Best dental science college, Madurai. During her Undergraduate, she started developing a passion for dentistry. She wished to develop her skills in a reputed institution. Presently she is happy learning Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Saveetha dental college, Chennai and feels she has made an excellent choice. The life at Saveetha changed her entirely starting from the way of approaching patients to do awesome work and getting a final satisfaction in her daily clinical works. She was like an introvert before joining Saveetha, but now she feels like she has changed a lot in the way of being outspoken and confident. She is very much proud and happy to become an Endodontist graduating from this well-esteemed university. She feels thankful for their support in providing the students with a good environment and all facilities that no one can give. Clinically she loves doing Root canal treatment in varied canal anatomy and esthetic treatments. She had no idea about research work before. But here she developed knowledge and motive towards research work as well. Her hobbies are playing sports and singing. She is very good at carrom and throwball.
Publications: 1 I Scientific Presentation:4
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I am Niharika, Pursuing post-graduation in one of the premier Dental institutions in INDIA, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital Chennai, which offers a spectacular curriculum to students as it is committed to providing a holistic learning environment for the development of budding dental professionals. I completed my Undergraduate from Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai in 2018. My passion for dentistry has driven me to this institution which has been striving to raise the standards in dental education on par with global standards and to perform high-quality dental research that will benefit the public. I'm a Hodophile, my hobbies are playing carrom, listing to music and Adventuresome. My strengths are my family and I strongly believe in myself. The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. Working towards my passion for creating Vibrant Smiles for healthy lifestyles.
Awards: 1 I Publications: 3 I Scientific Presentation:5
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Niharika-Popuri
Harish Selvaraj is currently pursuing his masters in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Saveetha Dental College. He completed his undergraduate degree from Sri Ramachandra Dental College in 2018. His research interests include Dental Restorative Fiber Reinforced Composites and have various ongoing research in the same. He is clinically inclined towards Aesthetic Dentistry and Rotary Endodontics.
Publications: 3 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation:4
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I am K.Aravindan, pursuing post-graduation in one of the premier dental institutions in India, Saveetha dental college and hospital, Chennai; I completed my undergraduate from Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai in 2018. As a budding dentist, I believe endodontic pain management is of the greatest service to the patient. I aim to deliver wholesome endodontic treatment to increase the longevity of the tooth. My hobbies are playing volleyball, driving. My strength is my family members.
Publications: 2 I Patents: 1 I Scientific Presentation:4
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aravindhan-Ka
(2021-2024)
Dr. Tanvi Shah comes from the hustles and bustles of Mumbai City and is a Gujarati girl at heart. She graduated from Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai followed by a 6 month residency at K.E.M Hospital during the 2nd wave of Covid-19 where she worked tirelessly in the Mucormycosis ward. She is currently pursuing MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Saveetha Dental College. She is a part of the Throwball Team for the college. She has a keen interest in Regenerative Endodontics, Aesthetic Dentistry and Painless Dentistry. In her free time she likes to tend to her plants and is an obsessive cleaner with an interest in the stock market.
Publications: 1 I Scientific Presentation: 5
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tanvi-Shah-23
Dr. Sahil Choudhari is a postgraduate resident in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Having completed BDS from the same college, he was an academic topper in his final year of BDS. His areas of interest include aesthetic dentistry, minimally invasive dentistry and CAD CAM dentistry. His interest in research led him to undertake a module of training in research methodology and biostatistics. He has worked on several research studies and reviews. At present, he has authored over 20 journal publications which includes PubMed-indexed and several Scopus-indexed publications. Sahil is a sports enthusiast, an amateur photographer and a share market lover.
Publications: 24 I Scientific Presentation: 28 I Awards: 11
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ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sahil-Choudhari
Dr. Annie Sylvea have completed her bachelors degree from Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai and currently pursuing her masters from Saveetha dental college in the department of conservative dentistry and Endodontics. Dentistry has been herpassion ever since shewas a little kid. she believes in making the world a better place,one smile at a time. One of herpassionate fields is aesthetic dentistry. She is open to learning new things as well as perfecting my old skills. She is a pet lover and love spending time with animals. Her current goal is to be a good endodontist and conservative dentist who delivers the best possible treatment.
Scientific Presentation: 6
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Annie-Sylvea
Dr. Ipsitha Vejendla, currently pursuing masters in dental surgery in the field of conservative dentistry and endodontics in Saveetha dental college and hospital, Chennai. I have completed my undergraduate degree from Manipal college of dental sciences, Manipal. I’m inclined more towards learning aesthetic dentistry and aspire to be the best in it, creating confident smiles. My field of clinical interest include laser dentistry, minimally invasive dentistry and regenerative endodontics. I believe that hardwork brings success and aim to deliver the best service to the community.
Scientific Presentation: 5 I Awards: 1
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ipsitha-Vejendla
Dr. Sruthi S has completed her Bachelors in Dental Surgery from SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad and is currently pursuing her post graduation in the department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. Her areas of interest include regenerative endodontics, minimally invasive dentistry and Aesthetics. Her goal in life is to be a slightly better than who she was yesterday, both as a professional and as a person. She truly believes that a small act of kindness goes a long way and looks forward to a happy life with good books and great music. She also swears by positivity, love and gratitude.
Scientific Presentation: 6 I Awards: 2
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sruthi-Sairaman
I am Dr. Swathi, a Post Graduate student pursuing Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, India. I have completed BDS from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai.
My area of interest in my profession will be aesthetic dentistry and I always aspire to get exposed to modern advancement. I am a free-spirited and a cheerful person. My strength is family as a whole and of course my strong passion for my profession. Apart from that, I love listening to music, trying different cuisines and I keep myself fit and healthy. My favorite quote, “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”
Keep smiling. I believe I was created to create beautiful smiles.
Scientific Presentation: 6 I Awards :2
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Swathi-Suresh-8
Dr Sashwat Sathish is currently pursuing his masters in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Saveetha Dental College. He has completed his undergraduate degree from Sri Ramachandra Dental College in 2020. His clinical interests include aesthetic and biomimetic dentistry while his research inclination is towards CADD/CAM milling and material testing. His other passions are Basketball, fitness, anime and sim racing.
Scientific Presentation : 5 I Awards : 1
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Dr. Shruthi Rajagopal is a postgraduate student in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Saveetha dental college. She successfully completed her BDS from SDM College of Dental Sciences with University Rankings in Prosthodontics and Dental Anatomy and Histology. She is clinically interested in aesthetic dentistry, management of complicated root canal cases and biomimetic dentistry. After beginning her work in Saveetha, she has really been drawn to photography and digital dentistry. With a passion for novel experiences, she believes in constantly striving to become a well rounded professional and person. On a personal front, she is interested in working out regularly and cooking gourmet food.
Scientific Presentation : 4 I Awards : 2
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shruthi-Rajagopal
Dr vivek Mahale is currently pursuing his masters in conservative and endodontics at saveetha dental college. He completed his undergraduate degree from College of Dental sciences,Davanagere.His areas of interest are CAD CAM dentistry, esthetic dentistry, Regenerative endodontics and nanodentistry.His hobbies are playing music instruments,traveling, playing cricket. His greatest strengths are his self belief , passion for dentistry and his ever supportive family. With world class facilities available at saveetha he aims to deliver best quality treatment to patients .He aspires to be a finest endodontist and esthetic dentist.
Dr.Anjali Rathi is pursuing post graduation in the field of Conservative and Endodontics from Saveetha Dental College,Chennai. She completed her undergraduate from BVDU,Pune. She believes in doing the best on what she sets her heart to. Passionate about Endodontics, she’s an avid learner and her interest are always set on learning new advancements and mastering old ones.
Born and brought up in Sikkim , she loves being in nature. Anjali loves to travel and paint occasionally.
ATLURI MANOJ is pursuing post-graduation in the Department of Conservative and Endodontics from the most reputed dental colleges in India,Saveetha Dental College,Chennai.He is Passionate towards serving the people through dentistry. He completed his undergraduate degree from Dr.NTR university of health sciences.His special interest lean towards Aesthetic dentistry,intracanal medicaments,digitalisation in dentistry and CAD/CAM .The life at Saveetha brought up a new person in him being confident and dynamic while facing a problem. He has developed interest and motivation towards research as well.He always believes in hardwork pays back.
Dr Aruna is currently Pursuing her postgraduation in Saveetha dental college and hospital.she did her undergraduation from Sri Venkateswara dental college.Her areas of research interest are regenerative endodontics,cariology.Her hobbies include painting,badminton,gardening.She aspires to become a good endodontist and explore different zones of recent advancements in treatment methods and provide the best care possible to her patients.
Manobharathi is pursuing her post graduation in Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics in Saveetha dental college, Chennai. She completed her undergraduate from Government dental college and hospital, Chennai. She believes in persistence and hardwork. She is inquistive by nature and aspires to learn something new with each passing day. Her area of interest includes Aesthetic dentistry and minimally invasive dentistry.
Dr Ketaki Turbatmath is currently pursuing her Post Graduation in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals. She has completed her undergraduation from YCM Dental College and Hospital, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.She has keen interest in Aesthetic Dentistry, Digital Dentistry and Dental Photography and her aim is to achieve excellence in that field someday. She believes in the mantra, ‘ the harder you work , the more you have of it.’ Her wish is to build a state of the art clinical practice to provide best possible treatment for the patients. Apart from Dentistry, she likes Yoga and other fitness activites. She is a Badminton player and loves to travel,trek, and is an adventure freak.
Dr. Tanushree Saxena is currently pursuing post graduation in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. She enjoys doing small things with great love, which has inspired and driven her interest in pursuing a career in this field of dentistry. She is particularly interested in regenerative endodontics, aesthetic, painless and minimally invasive dentistry. She is eager to learn more about newer techniques and approaches to endodontic and restorative treatment through didactic and practical training at the institute and application of advanced technology in conducting contemporary research, undertaking evidence-based treatments. Her hobbies include basketball, synthesiser, creative writing and amateur astronomy. She aspires to give back to the community in abundance