Dr. SNEHA MAHAVADI

Dynamic General Dentist with a proven track record at Heartland Dental, specializing in restorative dentistry and emergency care. Demonstrates expertise in treatment planning and patient assessment, effectively prioritizing communication and education to enhance patient experiences. Committed to improving oral health outcomes through the successful implementation of preventive strategies for a diverse range of patients.

• Indian Dental Association
• Telangana State Dental Association
• American Academy of Conservative Dentistry
• American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
• American Public Health Association
• California Dental Association
• American Dental Association
• Tri-County Dental Society
• Texas Dental Association
• Academy of General Dentistry
• Academy of Laser Dentistry
• Nineth District Dental Society

• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, Heartland Dental
• Lasers- Academy of Laser Dentistry
• Invisalign
• Texas Registered Dentist, 08/06/24, 09/30/26

• Early Detection of Oral Squamous Cell Cancer in an underserved population using Portable Multi-Spectral and Reflectance Technology, Volunteer research assistant, University of Texas School of Dentistry, Houston, TX
• Paget’s disease of bone, Government Dental college and hospital, Hyderabad, India
• Treatment of Dental Fluorosis, Government Dental college and hospital, Hyderabad, India
• Maintenance of Fixed Orthodontics Appliance: Post treatment phase in Orthodontics, Government Dental College and hospital, Hyderabad, India
• Classification of Oral diseases, MNR Cancer Institute, Hyderabad, India

COVID-19 preceptorship, 05/2020, Harvard School of Medicine curriculum, Epidemiology principles, Health Disparities, Policy Changes, and Socioeconomic Effects in the U.S., Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19, Communicating Information about COVID-19, Training for Potential Clinical Roles, Global Innovation and Collaboration, Medical Ethics in Relation to COVID-19

Dental Assistant/Lead Coordinator, 2021, Dr. Janet Southerland, DDS, St Vincent’s hope clinic, Galveston, TX, It is a DentaQuest scholarship program named as 'Expanding Capacity for Oral Health Care through Interprofessional Education and Practice (Say Ah!)' to promote oral health care through non dental professionals., Application of sealants, Fluoride varnishes, Silver diamine Fluoride to patients., Lead coordinator for organizing and coordinating volunteers in the clinic to perform their duties well such as- oral exam, referrals, application of medicaments – Silver Diamine, Fluoride varnishes., Recipient of $2000 Scholarship from DentaQuest for outstanding work in leading the team and oral screening the underserved population.

• Heartstart
• Clinical Essentials and Leadership 1-Oral Surgery
• Clinical Essentials and Leadership -II – Restorative Dentistry
• Laser Distribution (Gemini)
• CBCT fundamentals
• Invisalign
• Endodontic fundamentals - WaveOne system
• Making the leap- session 1,2,3

Opinions, knowledge and challenges of infection control of dental practices during COVID-19 pandemic, Research manuscript, Dr. Janet Southerland, 05/2023, The thesis is about an online survey and will be electronically sent via mail to the active dentists in the state of Texas published in TDA journal.

• Advanced Restorative Course, Stevenson Dental Solutions, San Dimas, CA, 05/11/19-05/18/19, 56
• Advanced Restorative Course, My Plano Dental, Plano, TX, 08/02/18-08/06/18, 32
• Fixed Orthodontics, Asian Institute of Advanced dentistry, Hyderabad, India, 05/2014, 16
• Aesthetic Dentistry, Asian Institute of Advanced dentistry, Hyderabad, India, 05/2014, 8
• Rotary Endodontics, Asian Institute of Advanced dentistry, Hyderabad, India, 05/2014, 8

• Member of the panel, 01/27/23, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA, Participated as a member of the panel to discuss various topics about school by answering questions from the prospective students.
• Volunteer Dental Assistant, 02/03/20, 01/31/22, St Vincent’s (hope) clinic, Galveston, TX, Assisted the doctor in extraction of grossly decayed teeth of adults., Learnt the use of Dentrix software for entering patient health records and Dexis software for imaging., Sterilization and infection control conforming with CDC guidelines., Post-op instructions to the patients., Learnt the use of medications, anesthetic medications and treatment protocols.
• Volunteer Dental Assistant, 03/01/19, 01/15/20, Dr. Teresa Grygo, DDS, Healthcare for the Homeless, Houston, TX, Assisting in endodontic procedures, crown preparations, extractions with alveoloplasty and suturing., Maintaining the electronic health record system using Dexis software., Periapical radiographs, Bitewings along with panoramic radiographs., Sterilization and infection control conforming with CDC guidelines., Post-op instructions to the patients.
• Volunteer Physician Assistant, 01/05/18, 02/15/19, Dr. Ajay Aggarwal, MD, Texas Anesthesia Back Pain Center, Houston, TX, Assisted in cervical and lumbar epidural procedures., Patient counseling on pain recovery and the role of controlled and uncontrolled drug substances., Responsibilities included recovery room management, MRI interpretation, scheduling the patients, preparing patient records using Practice Fusion EHR and filing billing packages, contacting the insurance companies for claim status, preparing and submission of Health Insurance Claim forms to various insurance companies., Scrutinizing opioid use through the prescription drug monitoring program.
• Volunteer dental assistant, 04/01/16, 12/08/17, Dr. Sheena Thomas, DDS, Carus Dental, Woodlands, TX, Observed various treatment procedures including endodontic procedures, crown preparations, SRP, restorations, and extractions., Shadowed during case history taking, patient notes, comprehensive examinations, oral cancer screening., Oral hygiene instructions and tooth-brushing techniques demonstration., Sterilization and infection control.