Super Specialty Dental Centre-Consultants

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Dr. P.S Thaha(Managing Director of Super Specialty Dental Centre) MDS, CCF, FICD(USA), D.LIT(USA).- Honorary Consultant in Periodontics & Implantologist. M.D's Column » Prof.Dr. B.R.R.Varma, MDS .- Consultant in Periodontics and gum related disorders. Prof.Dr. G.Ramachandran, MDS .- Senior Consultant in Conservative/ Endodontics. Prof.Dr. Chandrashekharan Nair, MDS.- Senior consultant, Prosthodontics an Maxillo facial prosthetic division. Prof.Dr. Sheila George, MDS.- Consultant in Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry. Dr. William Thomas, MDS.- Specialist in Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge Specialist. Dr. Ganesh C, MDS.- Specialist in Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry. Dr. Roopesh, MDS.- Specialist in Orthodontics. Dr. Ashly, BDS.- General Dentist & Patient Care Officer. Dr. Jayalatha, MDS.- Consultant and Specialist in Paedodontics.

		Prof. Dr.B.R.R.Varma- A fore runner of Dentistry in Kerala and India. He has made his presence felt in India and abroad as well. After completing his MDS in Peridontics from Bombay University in the year 1966, joined Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum as Demonstrator in 1966. He was soon promoted as Prof. and Head of the Dept. of Periodental in 1976. He was instrumental in his capacity as special officer for Govt. Dental College, Calicut in 1982-83, in starting the dental college. He retired from his services as Joint Director of Medical Education, Trivandrum. After retirement he pursued his academic interest and worked in the "College of Dental Sciences" in Manipal, where he was Prof. and Head of the Dept. of Peridontics. He later worked as Professor and Head of the Dept. of Post Graduate studies at "Yenepoya Dental College", Mangalore till 2002. Recognizing his academic excellence and clinical acumen, he was granted "WHO fellowship" in March 1984 and was posted in Department
	of Periodontics at New York University School of Dentistry, New York, State University of New York at Buffalo and Tuft Dental School, Boston. He has also worked abroad as county Dental Surgeon in Cape Palm, Liberia West Africa and as Professor and Head of Periodontic faculty of Dentistry, at Arab Medical University, Benghazi. He is regarded as one of the most experienced dentists in India in Peridontal Surgical Procedures like flap surgery, tissue grafting and guided tissue regeneration techniques (GTR).
		Prof. Dr.G.Ramachandran A Senior Consultant in Conservative and Endodontics. Dr.G.Ramachandran after completing his MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontic from Govt.Dental College, Trivandrum, joined there as a tutor. He successfully managed his presence in an academic career and also had a thriving practice in Trivandrum. He was soon promoted as Prof.and head of Dept. of Conservative Dentistry, Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum in the year 1980. He went on to serve as Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Kerala and as a member of Kerala University Senate. He retired from Govt. service as Joint Director of Medical Education, 1993. Dr.G.Ramachandran has also had International assignments, when he was Prof. and head of the departments of conservative dentistry, faculty dentistry, Al Arab medical University, Libya. Following his retirement he joined as Post Graduate Professor in KVG dental college in Sullia, Karnataka and retired in the academic year 2003.
	Well known for his clinical status, he is one of the pioneers in clinical practice in Trivandrum, who has more than four decades in experience in Dentistry. An authority in managing grossly damaged tooth and root canal treatment, he has been known to lend a soothing touch through his expert patient management and experience in dentistry. Presently he is the director of PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum.
	Prof. Dr. Chandrashekharan Nair A Senior consultant in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Division. Esthetic rehabilitation of the revages of Cancer and Trauma is his challenging area of specialization. Dr. Chandrashekharan Nair has done path breaking work in this field and is often regarded as the pioneer in low cost of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Fabrication of Maxillofacial paths like jaws, ears and nose etc. in the area of super specialization practiced by very few dentist. Super speciality dental centre is the only centre in Kerala that can efficiently manage all type of maxillofacial prosthetic at an affordable rate.
		Prof. Dr. Sheila George A Consultant in Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry. After completing her masters degree in Dental surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from GDC, Trivandrum, in 1987, she was engaged in private practice till 1992. In 1992 she joined King Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where she worked as specialist in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics till 1997. In 1997, she joined Super Speciality Dental Centre as Specialist in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. She continues as senior consultant in SSDC. A highly talented and skilled Endodontist and Professor of Conservative Dentistry, she has more than 24 years of experience in this field, with golden hands to manage difficult root canal treatment and for retreatment of cases.

		Dr. William Thomas - Consultant of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Specialist. After completing his post graduation he has sharpened his skills in implant systems like Endopore, Oraltronics and life care. His area of expertise includes Full Ceramic, Metal Free Ceramics and Ceramic Veneers. Prosthetics rehabilitation of geriatric patients using full dentures, over dentures, and cast partial dentures remains his area of special interest.
		Dr. Ganesh C - Dr.Ganesh C after completing his Bachelor's Degree in Dental Surgery(B.D.S) from Mangalore University went on to specialize in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from Dr.MGR Medical University , Chennai. Well Versed in the latest trends in Endodontics like rotary root canal preparations using Profiles, Protaper and Race he brings into SSDC the latest and most effective in Endodontic practice .Also his clinical area of expertise includes Esthetic Restorations and Smile Designing. He has presented research papers both in state level and national level conferences and is currently pursuing his academic interests as Senior lecturer in the department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Trivandrum.
		Dr. Roopesh - Specialist in Orthodontics. Dr. Roopesh R, after graduating with a first class from the Government Dental College, Trivandrum finished his graduation in General Dentistry, proceeded to his Post graduation in Orthodontics at Government Dental College, Calicut. He started his consultant practice in 2000 in Trivandrum, Kerala and currently holds the position of Reader, in the Department of Orthodontics, PMS College of Dental Sciences and Research, Vattappara and is committed in providing state-of-the-art care to his patients with a personal touch. Dr. Roopesh believes that his commitment should be evident from the first visit of the patient or parent who makes to his office until the last appointment when braces or appliances are removed.
	Dr. Roopesh has several publications to his credit and is actively pursuing the study of Functional Appliances. He and his wife Rani have a daughter, Reshma and are residing in Trivandrum.
		Dr. Jayalatha - A former student of Trivandrum Dental College, completed her post graduation in the year 1997. She started her career as a Consultant Paedodontist from 1998 onwards in Poly Dental Specialists Centre. One of the oldest and reputed dental specialists centre in private sector in Central Travancore. From 2001 onwards, she has joined as specialist in Paedodontics in “King Khalid Hospital” under Ministry of Health in kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She is working as a consultant in Paedodontics from 2004 in “Super Speciality Dental Centre”. She is an expert in managing all Paedodontic patients including cases of Paediatric endodontia, Paediatric orthodontics, Paediatric Oral surgery and Pediatric Prosthodontics with skill and competence. She is specially trained in managing patients under general anesthesia. She makes immediate rapport with all child patients, a commendable acheivement that makes her a successful Paedodontist.
		Dr. Ashly Susan Benoy- General Dentistry & Patient Care Officer. After completing her BDS from Dr M.G.R Medical University,she developed her clinical skills abroad at Doha and in Central Travancore.With a clinical experience nearing a decade she is an expert in managing routine clinical work.Her endearing personality and excellent rapport with the patients makes her an ideal patient care officer.