Dr. Harini S
Experience: | 3 years |
Education: | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University |
Academic degree: | Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) |
Area of specialization: | I am mainly working in the field of periodontics where my core focus is flap surgery, mucoginigival surgery and implants. Flap surgeries are important because they allow deep cleaning and regeneration of tissues in advanced gum disease, saving teeth that otherwise might be lost. I spend a lot of time explaining to patients why such procedures are needed, since many think gum bleeding or swelling is minor until it turns into chronic problem.
Mucoginigival surgery is another area I practice, dealing with gum recession, root coverage and improving the esthetic look of gums while also protecting teeth from sensitivity or damage. These cases are delicate, require precision and patience, but the outcome often makes patients more confident in their smile and oral health.
Implants are the third part of my specialization, helping restore missing teeth with stability and function close to natural. Implant work demands planning, bone assessment, surgical skill and follow up care. Sometimes patients are nervous about the surgical aspect, but once they adjust, they often say it feels like their own tooth again. |
Achievements: | I am grateful that during my journey I got recognition for best paper and best poster presentation, those moments felt like encouragement to keep pushing in academic work. I also have two publications which added to my growth as a periodontist, writing research is never easy and sometimes frustrating with edits, but it teaches discipline and sharpens understanding. These achievements remind me that dentistry is not only about practice in clinic but also about contributing to wider knowledge!! |
I am a periodontist by training and for the past 2 years I worked as a clinic head and consultant periodontist across 16 clinics. Handling that many centers at once was not just about doing treatments, it was about balancing patient care, team coordination and making sure standards were maintained in every clinic. Some days I moved from one branch to another, checking complex cases, guiding junior doctors, and sometimes stepping in myself when situations needed direct intervention. As a specialist in periodontology my main focus is on gum health, prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, scaling, flap surgeries, regenerative procedures and implant related care. Gum problems may look small to patients at first, just bleeding or mild swelling, but left untreated they become chronic and damage both bone and teeth. I always try to explain this clearly, because awareness is often the first step toward compliance. Being a clinic head also exposed me to administrative side of dentistry—scheduling, resource management, setting up treatment protocols that worked in busy urban clinics as well as smaller centers. It was demanding, sometimes frustrating too, but it taught me consistency and leadership. When you are responsible for 16 clinics, you realise quickly that even a small lapse in protocol can affect dozens of patients. What kept me motivated was patient interaction itself. Whether it was a straightforward scaling or a surgical case, I saw how gum treatment can improve not just oral health but overall confidence. Many patients fear periodontal treatment thinking it will be painful, but with proper technique and communication most leave relieved and satisfied. Looking back at those two years I feel it gave me both depth in my specialty and width in terms of exposure. I had to be a clinician, a teacher, and sometimes a manager all at once. It wasn’t perfect, mistakes happened, but each day brought learning that still guides me in practice now.
