Dr. Chitra Jayachandran

Consultant – Periodontist

MDS in Periodontology (2014-17) from RGUHS, BDS (2008-13) from MUHS with more than 4 years of clinical experience exclusively working in the field of periodontics, implants, and lasers.

Currently working in the Department of Medical Communications and Affairs, Docplexus, handling their major pediatric projects and also Periodontic Consultant for Dental Clinics in Bangalore.

Highly organized and creative professional with over 8 years of experience working both independently and as a part of a team to achieve the goals of first-rate patient care and meticulous research.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

ICH- Good Clinical Practice : QREC
Basic Life Support : AHA
Certification course in GTR and GBR: OSSTEM
ICH-Good Clinical Practice: ISBEC

PAST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Indian Dental Association, Mumbai

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Education and Research Centre
(Research Executive & Faculty – Periodontics)◦ Established the entire working structure of IDA’s research centre by developing the hierarchy of different committees required to initiate a unique ‘Oral Health Research Centre’ in the country.
◦ Efficiently conducted relevant biomedical literature evaluation and research with a good understanding of the various levels of evidence.
◦ Prepared scientific suggestions and medical inputs for product promotion to various dental companies by collating relevant medical information and clinical knowledge.
◦ Independently conducted the entire curriculum on Basic Periodontology (Theory + Practical) for the Comprehensive Residency Programmes.

Kripa Medical Dispensary, Kalina
Mahavir Jain Trust, Dombivli
Over 30 Private Clinics, Mumbai and Thane District
(Consulting Periodontist and Implantologist)
◦ Performed major surgeries for periodontal regenerative and ridge augmentation procedures using different types of bone grafts, membranes and growth factors (PRP & PRF).
◦ Completed numerous Implant surgeries (single tooth and full mouth replacements) using different Implant systems available in the market.
◦ Accomplished abundant minor surgical cases using Laser and Electrocautery.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Non –surgical treatment of Periodontal patients

Scaling, sub-gingival scaling and root planing)

Minor surgical procedures:

Gingival curettage

Frenotomy and frenectomy

Surgical crown lengthening and smile designing

Anatomical crown exposures

Depigmentation

All types of Flaps surgeries:

Resective and Regenerative surgeries using bone grafts and GTR membranes

Periodontal plastic and mucogingival surgeries

Dental Implants:

Pre-Implant grafting

Implant placement

Peri-implant mucositis and Peri-implantitis

Lasers, Photodynamic therapy and Electrocautery

PUBLICATIONS

A. Research Journals

Sr. No.	Title of the Paper	Journal	Year
1	Evaluation Of Efficacy of Chemo mechanical Method of Caries Removal Using BRIX- 3000 Compared to Conventional Excavation With Burs- A Randomized Controlled Trial.	Journal of Indian Dental Association	2020
2	Comparison of the furcation involvement by clinical probing and CBCT with true level of involvement during flap surgery.	World Journal of Dentistry	2017
3	Acute phase proteins- An Overview.	Journal of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research	2016
4	All about dental stains: A review (part II).	Annals of dental specialty	2016
5	Neutrophil associated syndromes and periodontitis.	Journal of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research	2016
6	Quorum sensing – Meetings in the microbial world.	Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science	2015

B. Paper Presentations

Sr. No.	Title of the Paper/Poster	Conference	Venue	Year
1	Paper on “Iontophoresis and Novamin – are they the ultimate paraphernalia for treating dentinal hypersensitivity??	15^th ISP National PG convention	Orissa	2016
2	Paper on “PRF- A comprehensive treatment approach”	8^th ISPRP Conference	Mahe	2015
3	Paper on “A mysterious Case of Pyogenic Granuloma – Capillary Lobular Haemangioma”	14^th ISP PG convention	Navi Mumbai	2015

Dr. Chitra Jayachandran