I am working as a Professor and PhD guide in the Department of Periodontology and is presently the Director of Post graduate studies, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai. I did my masters and PhD from Annamalai University, Post Doc from Michigan State University (USA). I am a fellow of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists (FIABMS) and Indian Society of Dental Research (FISDR). She has many awards to her credit and among them the most outstanding awards are the best ‘RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AWARD’ in the field of Periodontology from the then Hon’ble Union Health Minister, The ‘YOUNG ACHIEVER’S AWARD’ at (ICDRO) World Dental Conference, for PhD research in the field of Periodontal medicine, “ TAMIL NADU YOUNG WOMEN SCIENTISTS AWARD” for my contribution in the field of Dental Research, the “BEST TEACHER AWARD” for Dental Education on the occasion of the Dentist Day organized by Dr. M.G.R. Medical University of Govt. of Tamil Nadu, the “BEST SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION AWARD” at International Association for Dental Research. I have been appointed as a PhD guide for MAHER University and Dr MGR University Chennai I am a reviewer for many National and International Journals such as Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, Journal of Biomedicine and International Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Journal of American academy of Periodontology, Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization, Indian Journal of Dental Research, PLOS and Journal of clinical and diagnostic Research. Apart from this I have 3 patents , more than 130 publications in both national and international journals to my credit and is the author of the Book entitled “Periodontal pathogens in sub-gingival and atherosclerotic plaque”. A dedicated mentor and guide and at present have 8 PhD scholars under my guidance. My current research activities are based on YOGA PRACTICES ON DENTAL HEALTH, PERIODONTAL MEDICINE and STEM CELLS.

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