Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS) Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.

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1 SHARATH ASOKAN Professor and Head, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu Phone EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Effectiveness of Oil Pulling Therapy with Sesame Oil on Oral Health Status - Meenakshi University October 2005 to December Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry MeenakshiAmmal Dental College and Hospital The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS) Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Master of Science in Psychotherapy and Counseling (MSc) Institute of Psychotherapy and Management Sciences (IPMS) Mumbai. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Academy for Psychotherapists, Psychopathologists and Psychometricians (Charter member of University of Beverly Hills, CA, USA) at Chennai. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 1. Guest Lectures (65) 2. Publication in Category I Journals (47) 3. Publications in Category II Journals (5) 4. Publication in National Daily News Paper (2) 5. National Awards (2) 6. Awards from The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University (1) 7. Paper presentations in State, National, International Dental

2 Conferences (Total - 20; Best paper Awards - 5) 8. Poster presentations - 4 (National 2, International 1; Best Poster 2) 9. Talk Shows on TV (2) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Graduate Tutor Aug 2000 to Sept 2002 Senior Lecturer Sept 2005 to Sept 2009 Reader Sept 2009 till Aug 2011 Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Associate Professor - Sept 2011 to Sept 2014 Professor - Sept 2014 till date Professor and Head - Sept 2015 till date KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu AUTHOR / EDITOR / ACADEMIC FACULTY 1. Contributing author in Pediatric Dentistry - Principles & Practice by MS Muthu and N Sivakumar (Elsevier Publication I and II ed.) 2. Chief editor of MCQs in Pediatric Dentistry by MS Muthu (Elsevier Publication) 3. Pedodontics faculty in SPEED Tutorials Postgraduate entrance exam coaching centre 4. UG / PG examiner, Thesis evaluator, Paper setter in different universities for The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences, Manipal University, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, Meenakshi University. 5. Member PG Board of Studies, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry.

3 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 1. Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry - Life Member 2. Indian Society of Dental Research - Life Member 3. Indian Dental Association - Life Member 4. International Association of Pediatric Dentistry - Annual Member 5. International Association of Dental Research - Annual Member Executive Committee of Member of ISPPD from Assistant Editor of JISPPD from INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES 1. Clinical Research 2. Academic Lectures, Scientific Presentations 3. Organize Pediatric Dental Conferences and Workshops 4. Create Pediatric Dental Hygiene and Health Awareness in the Public Details of Professional Activities I. GUEST LECTURES (65) 1. Pedo Esthetics - in the Continuing Dental Education Programme Annamalai University Dental Alumni, Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Chidambaram, December Applied aspects of Child Psychology and Behavior Management in Narayana Dental College, Nellore on 27 th September Dental armamentarium in Pedodonticsin the Workshop on Dental Armamentarium for aspiring dental practitioners organized by IDA Chennai branch on 26 th January Oil Pulling in the Oil Pulling Therapy Review Meeting organized by Idhayam Group, VVV & Sons at Chennai on 3 rd February Child Psychology Whose Mind to be Reframed? in the 5 th PG Convention of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry hosted by Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, March Dental Health in the Probus Club Meeting organized by the Rotary Club of Virudhunagar on 27 th April 2008.

4 7. Mind Your Mind in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp, KVS Matriculation School, Virudhunagar on 18 th October Pediatric Dentistry A Science or an Art? in the 30 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Ramoji FilmCity, Hyderabad, th November Dental Health in the II Annual General Body Meeting of the Lions Club of Virudhunagar on 28 th November Behaviour Management Is it a Da Vinci Code? in 6 th PG Convention of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry hosted by Narayana Dental College, Nellore, July Human Relationships in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp, Kamarajar College of Engineering Technology, Virudhunagar on 5 th September Pediatric Dentistry for General Practitioners in CDE meeting organized by the IDA, Tanjore Branch in Thiruvarur on 8 th November Effect of Oil Pulling Therapy on Oral Health Status in the 18 th International Conference, Convocation & Awards Presentation Ceremony, Organised by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Kolkatta, February I have an attitude. Do you? in the 32 nd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Amritsar, th November Re-search Research in CDE organized in Narayana Dental College, Nellore, Feb Cross-sectional study in CDE organized by Pedo Planet Health Care Ltd, Chennai, 12 th June Learning theories Pediatric Dentistry Perspective in CDE organized in Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai on 6 th July Re-search Research in the NTR University Zonal CDE organized by Dr.Sudha Nageswara Rao Dental College,Vijayawada. 19. Behind the scene in CDE organized by Raja Rajeswari Dental College, Bangalore on 29 th September Learn, unlearn and relearn in the 33 rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Mangalore, 4-6 th November Tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth in the 29 th Tamil Nadu State IDA Conference at Yercaud, th November 2011.

5 22. Made for each other in the NTR University Zonal CDE organized by St.Joseph Dental College, Eluru on 22 nd December Salt N Pepper in the CDE organized by Kannur Dental College, Kannur on 23 rd January Venicile vyapari in the CDE organized by IDA North Malabar Branch, Kannur on 23 rd January Re-search Research in the NTR University Zonal CDE organized by Sri Sai Dental College, Hyderabad on 27 th March Re-search Research in the Academy of Continuing Education of Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram on 28 th March Made for each other in the NTR University Zonal CDE organized by Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram on 29 th March Oral Health (Muthana Mupathirendu) in the Health Education Program organized by the Rotary Club of Virudhunagar on 11 th April Tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth in the Interdisciplinary clinical society meeting ACCESS organized by Bright Smile Dental Clinic, Madurai on 3 rd June Re-search Research in the NTR University Zonal CDE organized by MNR Dental College, Sangareddy, Andhra Pradesh on the 26 th February Salt N Pepper in the NTR University Zonal CDE organized by MNR Dental College, Sangareddy, Andhra Pradesh on the 26 th February Need for a Pedodontist in the CDE organized by the IDA SDK branch, Dharmapuri on 17 th March Clinical Tips in Pedodontics in the CDE organized by the IDA Pollachi branch, Udumalpet on 28 th April Pedo TIME in the CDE organized by the IDA Kumbakonam,Tanjore on 19 th May Research Methodology An eagle s eye view in the NTR University Zonal CDE organized by St.Joseph Dental College, Eluru on 16 th August Understanding Children with Special Needs A psychological perspective in the CDE organized by KLE Dental College, Bangalore on 22 nd August Re-search Research as a Pre-conference course in the 35 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Jaipur, th November 2013.

6 38. Dentistry - An Art in National UG Convention organized by Saveetha Dental College, Chennai on 29 th September Mind Your Mind in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp, Virudhunagar Senthikumara Nadar Polytechnic, Virudhunagar on 4 th November Child Psychology in the CDE Refine organized by Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on 26 th and 27 th February Soft Skills in Dentistry in the 1 st Annual Conference of IDA Tanjore Branch at OVM Resorts, Kumbakonam on 21 st and 22 nd June Pedo TIME in the CDE organized by the IDA Tiruppur on 20 th July Salt N Pepper in the CDE organized by ITS Dental College, Noida on 23 th August Child Psychology in the CDE-PACE organized by Kannur Dental College, Anjarakandy on 13 th September Pedo for General Practitioners in the CDE organized by the IDA Coimbatore on 28 th Sept Made for each other in the CDE organized by Indra Gandhi Dental College & Hospital, Pondicherry on 15 th November What s up doc? in the Indo-Swedish Educational Summit, Anjarakandy Integrated Campus, Kannur on 10 th January Pediatric Dentistese in the 16 th National PG Convention organized by ISPPD, Tumkur, 27 th February Research - A curiosity? in the CDE program organized by JKK Natarajah Dental College Kumarapalayam on 09 th September Diet and Dental Caries The Psychological Perspective in the 37 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Raipur, 8-10 th October Re-search Research in the CDE program organized by KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research and ISPPD on 16 th October Master Key in the CDE program organized by VS Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore on 18 th December Child psychology and Behavior management in the rapid revision CDE program organized by Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on 22 nd January 2016.

7 54. Pediatric Dentist An Ontological Coach in the 17 th National PG Convention organized by ISPPD, Hyderabad, 27 th February Behavioral Psychology in the NTR University Zonal CDE organized by Lenora Dental College and Hospital, Rajahmundry, 21 st May Symptom Prescription in the the 38 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Kochi, 20-22nd October Reverse Psychology in JKK Natrajah Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalayam, 20 th December Behavioral Perspectives in Patient Management Dr.Mayilvahanan Oration in Salem IDA Annual Meeting, Doddabetta, Ooty on 7 th January Child Psychology and Behavior Management - Rapid Revision in CKS Teja Dental College and Hospital, Tirupathi on 26 th January Child Psychology and Behavior Management - Rapid Revision in KLE Society s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore on 16 th March Research Methodology and Basics of Biostatistics in the CDE organized by Vinayaka Mission Sankaracharya Dental College and Hospital, Salem on 30 th March PedoByte in the CDE organized by IDA Kumbakonam on 23 rd July Tare Zameen Par - A complete update on Psychology in CDE organized by AME Dental College, Raichur on 24 th November Child Psychology and Behavior Management - Rapid Revision in KLE Society s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore on 10 th January Learn,Unlearn, Relearn - Child Psychology in Toto in CDE organized by Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha on 20 th January II. PUBLICATIONS (52) Published in Category I Journal (47) 1. Maxillary crown dilaceration of right permanent central incisor - A Case Report. J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2004; 22(4): Noonan syndrome - A case report. J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2007; 25(3):

8 3. Effect of Oil Pulling Therapy on Streptococcus mutans count in Plaque and Saliva Using Dentocult SM Strip mutans Test: A Randomised Controlled Triple Blind Study. J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2008; 26(1): Oil Pulling Therapy. Indian J Dent Res 2008; 19(2): Dental Caries Prevalence and Treatment Needs of Down Syndrome Children in Chennai, India. Indian J Dent Res 2008; 19(3): Oral Findings of Down Syndrome Children in Chennai City, India. Indian J Dent Res 2008; 19(3): Effect of Oil Pulling on Plaque Induced Gingivitis A Randomised Controlled Triple Blind Study. Indian J Dent Res 2009; 20(1): Children s behavior pattern and behavior management techniques used in a structured postgraduate dental program. J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2009; 27(1): Folk Remedy in Br Dent J 2009; 207(12): Mechanism of Oil Pulling Therapy Invitro Study. Indian J Dent Res 2011; 22(1): Effect of Oil Pulling on Halitosis and Microorganism Causing Halitosis - A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial. J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2011; 27(1): Oil Pulling Therapy on Streptococcus mutans count in Plaque and Saliva - A Randomised Controlled Trial. J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent 2011; 18(III): Mirror magic in Br Dent J 2011; 210(12): Hypermobile Tongue in Br Dent J 2012; 212: Volumetric analysis of root canal fillings in primary teeth using spiral CT - Invitro study in J Dent Child 2012; 79(2): Evaluation of Different Health Education Interventions among Preschoolers - A Randomized Controlled Pilot trial in J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2013; 31(2): Effect of Dental Treatments on Salivary Immunoglobulin A of Children with and without Dental Caries - A Comparative Study in Indian J Dent Res 2013; 24(3): Reframing in Dentistry: Revisited in J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2013; 31(3): Child Friendly Colors in a Pediatric Dental Practice in J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2013; 31(4): Bringing out our inner child in Br Dent J 2013; 214:

9 21. Occlusion Characteristics of Preschoolers in Chennai: A Cross Sectional Study in the J Dent Child 2013; 80(2): Attitudes of students and teachers on cheating behaviors: descriptive cross-sectional study at six dental colleges in India in the J Dent Educ 2013;77(10): Symptom Prescription in Br Dent J 2013; 215: Comparison of Behavioral Response to Caries Removal Methods - A Randomised Controlled Cross-over Trial in J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2014; 32(1): Relevance of Piaget s cognitive principles among 4 to 7 year old children: A descriptive crosssectional study in J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2014; 32(4): Validation of a novel behavior prediction scale: A two-centre trial in Contemp Clin Dent 2014; 5(4): Attitudes and perceptions of dental students in Tamil Nadu state towards their curriculum and profession in J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent 2014; 12(3): Effect of conventional vs. game-based oral health education on children s oral health related knowledge and oral hygiene status: A prospective study in Oral Health Prev Dent 2014; 12(4): Oral health related Quality of life of children seeking orthodontic treatment based on child oral health impact profile: a cross-sectional study.contemp Clin Dent 2015; 6(3): Behavioral response and pain perception to computer controlled local anesthetic delivery system and cartridge syringe. J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2015; 33(3): Effect of conventional and game based teaching on oral health status of children: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015; 8(2): Effect of 1% chlorhexidine addition on the antibacterial activity and mechanical properties of sealants: an invitro study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015; 8(3): Dental caries and associated factors influencing it in tribal, suburban and urban school children in J Public Health Res 2015; 4(1): Comparison of the onset of action and behavioral responses to intranasal and sublingual routes of midazolam. Oral Health Dent Manag 2015; 14(6): Cartridge syringe vs computer controlled local anesthetic delivery system: Pain related behavior over two sequential visits A randomized controlled trial. J Clin Exp Dent 2015;7(4):e513-e518.

10 36. Effect of 95% ethanol as a final irrigant before root canal obturation in primary teeth: an invitro study in Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2016; 9(1): Evaluation of sealing ability of Biodentin and Mineral trioxide Aggregate in primary molars using scanning electron microscope: A randomized controlled in-vitro trial. Contemp Clin Dent 2016;7(3): Health camps in schools and content analysis of the school textbooks: A cross-sectional study in Tamil Nadu. J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2016; 34(3): Comparison of behavior and dental anxiety during intranasal and sublingual midazolam sedation: a randomized controlled trial in J Clin Pediatr Dent 2016; 40(1): Comparison of drug acceptance and anxiety between intanasal and sublingual midazolam sedation. Pediatr Dent 2016; 38(2): Association between optimism, psychosocial wellbeing and oral health: a cross-sectional study. J Clin Pediatr Dent 2016;40(3); Pediatric Dentistese. J Indian Soc Pedo Prev Dent 2017; 35(1): Comparison of antimicrobial efficacy of diode laser, triphala and sodium hypochlorite in primary root canals - a randomized controlled trial in Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017; 10(1): Comparative Evaluation of the Local Anesthetic Activity of Root Extract of Anacyclus pyrethrum and its Interaction at the Site of Injection in Guinea Pigs. Anesth Essays Res. 2017; 11(2): Effectiveness of behavioral vaccine on the oral health of children in Komarapalayam, South India: A randomized controlled pilot trial. Contemp Clin Dent 2017; 8(3): Caries status and salivary charactersirtics of South Indian school children with Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation - A cross sectional study. J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent 2017; 15(2): Comparison of oral health status and knowledge on oral health in two age groups of school children: A cross-sectional study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017; 4: Category II Journal (5) 1. Maturing Pyogenic Granuloma - A Report of Two Cases in Pak Oral Dental J 2006; 26(2): Use a thorn to draw a thorn: Reframing and symptom prescription for habit cessation in J Indian Acad Dent Spec Res 2014; 1:22-24.

11 3. Fixed functional space maintainer: A weight gainer: A case report in J Indian Acad Dent Spec Res 2014; 1: Customized Bluegrass Appliance in World J Dent 2014; 5(1): Antimicrobial efficacy of two commercially available toothpastes on salivary Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus and Candida: a randomised controlled trial. J Indian Acad Dent Spec Res 2015;2: Publications in News Paper (2) 1. Not Just Baby Teeth in Health Watch section of The Hindu on 22/06/08 2. Open Sesame Oil Pulling Therapy in Page 3 of Times of India on 30/09/09 Accepted (Awaiting) for Publication (3) 1. Objective and Subjective Parameters of Oral Health in South Indian Children - A Cross Sectional Study in Indian J Dent Res Comparison of the effectiveness of probiotic, chlorhexidine based mouthwashes and oil pulling therapy on plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation in year old school children a randomized controlled trial in Int J Clin Pediatr Dent The effect of electromagnetic radiation interference from Smartphones on electronic apex locators function. Endodontic Practice Today III. POSTER PRESENTATIONS (5) 1. Mucogingival Defects in Children - Treatment Options in the 25 th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mumbai, November Efficacy of Oil Pulling on Oral Health Status in the 86 th Congress of the International Association of Dental Research, Toronto, July Are you smarter than a fifth grader? in the 32 nd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Amritsar, November Validation of a novel behavior prediction scale in the 36 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Lucknow, October Tabula Rasa in the 37 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Raipur, 8-10 th October 2015.

12 IV. PAPER PRESENTATIONS (20) Paper Presentation At International Conference (1) 1. Oral Anomalies, Dental Caries Prevalence and Treatment Needs of Down Syndrome Children in Chennai City, Indiain the 21 st Congress of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD), Hong Kong, June State and National Presentations (19) 1. Miles of Smiles - Restoration of Primary Anterior Teeth in the 57 th Indian Dental Conference, Kochi, January Etch-Bleach-Seal Technique in the 21 st Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Ooty,Nov Eruption Guidance in Pediatric Dentistry in the 58 th Indian Dental Conference, Vijayawada, January Traumatic Injuries to Anterior Teeth - An Epidemiological Study in the 26 th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kolkata, November Correction of Posterior Crossbite in Children in the 22 nd Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Con Dentaire, November Posterior Crossbite in Children: Diagnosis and Treatmentin the 25 th A.P. State Dental Conference, Guntur, December Oral findings, dental caries prevalence and treatment needs of Down syndrome children in Chennai city in the 27 th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Dharwad, November Pedo hurricane calmed down for general practitioners in 59 th Indian Dental Conference, Ludhiana, January Evaluation of behavior pattern and behavior management techniques A retrospective study in 28 th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Rohtak, November Infant oral health A Da Vinci Code in 24 th Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Kumbakonam, December Effect of Oil Pulling on Streptococcus Mutans Count in Plaque using Dentocult SM Strip Mutans Test A Randomized Controlled Triple Blind Study in the 29 th Annual

13 Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bangalore, November Anticipatory Guidance - The Boss in the 25 th Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Erode, December Effect of Oil Pulling on Streptococcus Mutans Count in Saliva using Dentocult SM Strip Mutans Test A Randomized Controlled Triple Blind Study in the International Symposium on Research Priorities in Dental Science and Technology in Asia and Africa, organized by the Indian Society of Dental Research (ISDR), Hyderabad, December Effect of Oil Pulling on Plaque Induced Gingivitis - A Randomized Controlled Triple Blind Study in the 61 st Indian Dental Conference, Mangalore, January Effect of Oil Pulling on Streptococcus Mutans Count in Plaque and Saliva in the 31 st Annual Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Ghaziabad, November Effect of Oil Pulling Therapy with Sesame Oil on Halitosis in the 63 rd Indian dental Association Conference, Chennai, March Oil Pulling Therapy Open Sesame! in the 23 rd National Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research, Chettinad Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, January Effect of Oil Pulling Therapy with Sesame Oil on Oral Health Status in the 24 th National Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research, CSI Dental College, Madurai, October Open Sesame in the 35 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Jaipur, September AWARD FROM THE TAMILNADU DR.MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY Received the Young Dentist Award from His Excellency, The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K.Rosaiah in the Dentist Day Celebration organized by Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University in Raj Bhavan on the 6 th March BEST PAPER / POSTER AWARDS (8) 1. Etch-Bleach-Seal Technique in the 21 st Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Ooty, Nov 03.

14 2. Pedo hurricane calmed down for general practitionersin 59 th Indian Dental Conference, Ludhiana, January Infant oral health A Da Vinci Code in 24 th Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference, Kumbakonam, December Are you smarter than a fifth grader? in the 32 nd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Amritsar, November Effect of Oil Pulling Therapy with Sesame Oil on Oral Health Status in the 24 th National Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research, CSI Dental College, Madurai, October Open Sesame in the 35 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Jaipur, September Validation of a novel behavior prediction scale in the 36 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Lucknow, October Tabula Rasa in the 37 th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Raipur, 8-10 th October 2015 NATIONAL AWARDS (2) 1. Young Pedodontist Research Award for the year 2008 awarded by Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD). 2. Health Excellence Award for the year 2009 awarded by Indian Board of Alternative Medicines (IBAM). TALK SHOWS ON TV (2) - Talk on Pediatric Dentistry for public awareness with interactive question and answer sessions in two (Win TV and Akash TV) Statewide Broadcasting Television Networks UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Attended the Summer Institute on Clinical Dental Research Methods in July-August 2008 First Pediatric Dentist in Tamil Nadu with a PhD Degree and third in India. Youngest Pediatric Dentist with a PhD Degree in India.