Naveena Preethi Palraj

Multifaceted Senior Lecturer with (Pediatric Dentistry )MDS degree and proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous graduate-level courses at Dental School and earned high approval ratings from students . Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of optimum outcomes. Dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.

• International Association of Dental Research (IADR)
• American Dental Association (ADA)
• Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
• Pediatric Oral Health Research Group

• Honorary Fellowship Award, FICD (Fellow, International College of Dentist) (ICD-2018) 2018
• FAMDENT Student of the Year Post-Graduate Nomination (Among Top 10 National Level Nomination), Recognition of Highest Standards of Excellence in the Dental Profession 2016
• Bharat Ratna Dr. Abdul Kalam Gold Medal Award, Global Economic Progress & Research Association (GEPRA), In recognition-Meritorious Service in Medicine, Industry, Research, Education & Social Service 2015
• Best Budding Pedodontist, Praxis Media Group, India 2015
• Medical Equipment-Magazine Review, CarieScan ProSmart Technology for better tomorrow 2015
• Indira Gandhi Gold Medal Award, (GEPRA) Awarded "Individual Achievement and Service to the Nation" - recognizing the efforts in the field of oral healthcare in the regions of rural India. 2015

• Study of Lip Print Pattern Among Young Individuals in Bangalore City, Chandru K, Preethi N, IFJMT, 2020
• Identification of Specific Anaerobic Bacteria in Endodontic Infections of Primary Teeth- A PCR Study, Thimmegowda U, Thomas J, Bilichodmath S, Preethi N, Int J Clin Pediatr Dent, 2019
• Unilateral Connation of Primary Mandibular Lateral Incisor and Canine Associated with Missing Succedaneous Teeth: Report of a Rare Case in Siblings, Thimmegowda U, Parameshwara PM, Krishnamurthy NH, Preethi N, J Clin Diagn Res, 2017
• Genotoxic Effects of X-rays in Buccal Mucosal Cells in Children Subjected to Dental Radiographs, Preethi N, Chikkanarasaiah N, Bethur SS, BDJ Open, 2016
• Transposition with Fusion of Maxillary Incisors in Primary Dentition: A Report of a Rare Case, Bhat PK, Rai N, Krishnamurthy NH, Thimmegowda U, Preethi N, J Clin Diagn Res, 2016
• Effect of Mastic Chewing Gums on Salivary Streptococcus Mutans Count, Preethi N, Chikkanarasaiah N, Bethur SS, Umapathy, I J Pre Clin Dent Res, 2015
• A Cross Sectional Dermatoglyphic Analysis in Children with Dental Caries, Chandru K, Preethi N, IJFMed T, 2015
• Cheiloscopy: A Study of Morphological Patterns of Lip Prints in Rajasthani Population, Sharma R, Sharma K, Preethi N, Degra H, Rajmani H, J Res Med Den Sci, 2015
• The Effect of Lactobacillus Brevis CD2 in High-Risk Caries Teenage Group, Preethi N, Jayasudha C, Nagarathna DR, Navin BK, Shakunthala, Veena Arali, Int Dental Journal, 2015
• Association of ABO Blood Groups with Malocclusion in Population of Jaipur, India: A Prospective Study, Sharma R, Preethi N, Nagarathna C, Navin HK, Int J Sci Stud, 2015
• Comparison of W Angle with Different Angular and Linear Measurements in Assessment of Sagittal Skeletal Relationship in Class I and Class II Patients in Jaipur Population- A Cephalometric Study, Sharma R, Sharma K, Mathur A, Preethi N, Agarwal V, Singh Satija S, OHDM, 2015
• An Update on Current Remineralizing Agent, Nagarathna C, Sakunthala BK, Preethi N, OHDM, 2015
• Neurological Mechanisms involved in Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Contemporary Review, Sharma R, Preethi N, Sidana A, Int J Contemp Dent Med Rev, 2015
• Remineralizing Agent- Then and Now- An Update, Preethi N, Nagarathna C, Sakunthala BK, Dentistry, 2014

• Diversity in Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Sales Accreditation Council of Medical Affairs (ACMA) 2021
• The Beginning- A CRC's Guide to Clinical Research Management SingHealth Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore 2020
• Teleconsultation: Use, Limitations and Implementation SingHealth Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore 2020
• Interceptive and Myofunctional Orthodontics Course Kerala Dental & Orthodontic Centre, Dr.Joby, Kerala, India 2017
• Nitrous oxide Oxygen Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India 2016
• Laser Safety and Biological Interaction, Latest Advance in Laser Dentistry Indian Academy of Laser Dentistry (IALD), Chennai, India 2015

• Conference Chair (Oral Session, Volunteer), American Association of Dental Research, 2016
• Dental services to Pediatric to Geriatric patients (Volunteer), Created Community Awareness (Region: Kumbalgodu-Bangalore Rural) Actively Involved (2015-18)
• National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Coordinator, Actively Involved Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India (2014-15)
• Dental Treatment Camps in Specially-abled Schools, Organized & Conducted Under-developed Areas, and Anganwadai (Rural Health Care, India) (2012-15)

• Naturalistic Approach to Oral Health, EuroSciCon Conference on Dental & Dental Hygiene, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2018
• Pregnancy Can Have an Important Effect on Oral Hygiene, FDI-World Dental Congress, Madrid, Spain, 2017
• Genotoxic Effects of X-Rays in Buccal Mucosa Cells in Children Subjected to Dental Radiographs, International Academy of Dental Research, Los Angeles, USA, 2016
• It Shouldn't Hurt To Be A Child, Oral Health Dental Management, 6th Indian Dental Congress, Bangalore, India, 2015
• Pediatric Dentists' Study Group LITTLE STEP Towards Shared Learning, MSRUAS, Pit and Fissure Sealants, Bangalore, India, 2014
• The Effect of Lactobacillus Brevis CD2 in High-Risk Caries Teenage Group, FDI-World Dental Congress, New Delhi, India, 2014
• Innovative Caries Detector- Smart Technology for Better Tomorrow, 11th Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Chandigarh, India, 2014
• Effect of Mastic Chewing Gum on Salivary S. Mutant Count, 83rd IADR/ AADR General Session & Exhibition, IADR Annual Meeting, Cape Town, South Africa, 2014
• Innovations and Future Directions in Pediatric Dentistry, 9th Biennial Conference of The Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia, Singapore, 2014
• The Effect of Mastic Chewing Gums on Salivary Streptococcus Mutant Count, TNGDC, Chennai, India, 2013
• Enamel Bio-Remineralization Magic, 35th Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Jaipur, India, 2013

• Meditation : I practice daily meditation and simple yoga to maintain mindfulness and inner balance.
• Music : I enjoy exploring different genres of music, which enhances my creativity and relaxation.
• Dance : I have been captivated by Bharatanatyam since childhood and continue to practice this classical dance form.