DR.J.PRABHAKAR

Dr.J.Prabhakar, the Chief of Tooth Helpline, is a renowned dentist, reputed speaker and a wonderful teacher. He is a Conservative Dentist by profession who treats cavities in the mouth.He completed his BDS from Saveetha Dental College and MDS from the Sree Balaji Dental College. From then on, he has never looked back. He has been trained extensively in the field of Endodontics for treating infected root canals by single visit, automated root canal therapy. He has also specialized in Esthetic Dentistry and he firmly believes that a beautiful smile can make a life of a person happier and confident.

Dr. Prabhakar has presented a number of scientific papers and posters in several National conferences. His thesis on "Herbal Irrigants used in Root Canal Therapy" was done in association with Dr. Anil Kishen, M.D.S., Ph D, Research Head, National University of Singapore" and was well appreciated by renowned endodontists. It was published in the Journal of Endodontics which is the third best journal in Dentistry internationally.

He is currently working as an Asst Professor at Tagore Dental College and Hospital where he has guided students and bagged Best Papers in National conferences in Conservative Dentistry.

Publications :

• Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Herbal Alternatives (Triphala and Green Tea Polyphenols), MTAD, and 5% Sodium Hypochlorite against Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm Formed on Tooth Substrate: An In Vitro Study. J Endod 2010;36:83–86. http://www.jendodon.com/article/S0099-2399(09)00827-9/abstract

Memberships :

• Member, Indian Dental Association
• Member, Federation of Operative Dentistry
• Member, Indian Association of Forensic Odontology

DR.PRIYA PRABHAKAR

DR.PRIYA PRABHAKAR, M.D.S, the Managing Director of Tooth Helpline is a Periodontist who treats any infection in the gums and the bone surrounding the teeth.

She completed her BDS from Saveetha Dental College and MDS from Ragas Dental College. To add a feather to her cap, she has undergone extensive training in Dental Implant treatment conducted by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and has been trained by the pioneers in the field.

She has presented several papers and posters in many National Conferences. She has also bagged the prizes for best paper and best poster. She has done wide research in "Oral Health and Infertility Treatment" and has also presented it as a paper in a Periodontology National Conference.

She has written several articles and has given interviews to a number of newspapers. She has a publication in the Journal of Indian Society of Peridontology of her thesis on Ridge Augmentation which is an important aspect in Implant Dentistry.

She is currently working as an Asst Professor at Tagore Dental College and Hospital.

Publications :

• Clinical and histological evaluation of alloderm GBR and BioOss in the treatment of Siebert's class I ridge deficiency. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2008;12:73-8 http://www.jisponline.com/text.asp?2008/12/3/73/44099

Memberships :

• Executive Commitee Member, IDA Madras Branch
• Executive Commitee Member
• Member, Indian Dental Association
• Member, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Member, Indian Association of Forensic Odontology

DR.SHERIN BANU

Dr.Sherin Banu, BDS is a general dentist who treats patients of all ages. She completed her BDS in Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Porur. She has presented a poster on ORAL SUBMUCUOS FIBROSIS in the Department of Oral Medicine And Radiology. She is currently working in TOOTH HELPLINE as a full time general dentist. She makes sure that all the patients are taken care of the in the best possible way.