Subhiksha Arani

Internationally trained dentist with public health expertise in environmental and occupational health. Dentist with career goals focused on restorative, endodontic, and esthetic dentistry. Committed to provide accessible and preventative oral healthcare, while creating beautiful and hearty smiles for patients from all backgrounds.

• Raju, P., Levi, L., Kalladka, M., & Viswanath, A., Arani, S . Neuropathic orofacial pain: A narrative review of etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Frontiers of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine. (In Progress)
• Arani, S., Nair, S., et al. Preference to usage of dental amalgam among private dental practitioners of Chennai city - cross sectional study [Survey Report]. National Library Of Medicine. (In Progress)

Unites states (hours - )

• Donor Ambassador Volunteer at American Red Cross – September 2024 – Present
• Geriatric Companionship Volunteer in Residential Hospice Care – September 2024 – Present
• Oral Health Educator Volunteer in Colgate-Palmolive's "My Smile is My Superpower" Campaign – August 2024 – Present
• Administrative Volunteer at Aim for Seva Organization – October 2024

India ( hours - )

• Volunteer in Rural Dental Camps in partnership with Profile Dental Clinic and Smiles Up Dental Clinic – June 2023
• Participant in School Oral Screening and Preventative Care Drive at Kendra Vidyalaya School conducted by TNGDC&H – August 2022
• Participant in School Oral Health Programs at ____________ School, conducted by TNGDC&H – June 2022
• Participant in Tobacco Cessation Rally conducted by TNGDC&H – July 2022
• Volunteer in Balavihar Guild of Service – March 2013
• Volunteer at Seva Sangam, honored with the "Chinmaya Bal Sevak" award – June 2011 – April 2012

Certified in HIPAA Privacy Training – OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training, Jul 2024

Certified in HSR for Social & Behavioral Faculty, Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars – CITI Program, Aug 2023

Certified Licensed Dental Practitioner – Tamil Nadu Dental Council, Jul 2023
Reg No: 36610

Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) – American Heart Association, Jul 2022

• Presented a paper titled “BITE-The Interception” in the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd) accredited 9th International World Dental & Oral Health Congress 2022, held on 27th & 28th August 2022 at ITC Grand Chola.
• Presented a paper titled “Pro-Temp Smiles” in the 1st Undergraduate Student Convention held at SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, on 15th February 2020.
• Presented a paper with a dance performance titled “The Power of Bharatanatyam on Anatomy” in the YODAP-19 National Conference on Anatomy of Yoga Dance & Plyometrics at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chrompet, on 5th April 2019.

• The Midwinter Dental Meeting - Chicago Dental Society – 2025
• The Greater New York Dental Meeting – 2024
• Symposium on Oral Oncology & workshop ( SOOW ) - 2023
• The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd) Accredited 9th International World Dental & Oral Health Congress – 2022
• 1st Undergraduate Student Convention held at SRM Dental College – 2020
• YODAP-19 National Conference on Anatomy of Yoga Dance & Plyometrics at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital – 2019
• World Dental Conference and Trade Exhibition, Malaysia – 2019
• World Dental Conference, Dubai – 2018

Chinmaya Bal Sevak – Awarded for dedicating service to support physically and mentally challenged children, fostering optimism and enhancing their life opportunities.

Academic Distinction – Achieved exemplary academic performance in Prosthodontics, Oral Histology, Oral Pathology, General Microbiology and Pathology.

Nitya Kala Ranjani – Recognized for exceptional skill in Bharatanatyam, with over 20 years of performing at prestigious festivals and acclaimed platforms across India.

American Public Health Association, Student Member

One to World, Member

Tamil Nadu Dental Council, Member

Indian Dental Association, Member

Road Safety Patrol - An unit of the Tamil Nadu Police traffic wardens organization, Member

Cultural Secretary - Student Council Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Member

• Successful Esthetics Hands-on Workshop : Veneer Planning and Preparation at GNYDM
• The Future of Pediatric Dentistry: An AAPD Leadership Perspective/Pediatric Caries Management: Parts I and II at GNYDM
• Mandated Infection Control Course for Dentistry at GNYDM
• Starting a Practice: Building Blocks at GNYDM
• Certificate in Foundations: Building the Safest Dental Visit – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Certificate in Fundamentals of Research – Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU)
• Certificate in Endodontics – Indian Dental Association (IDA)
• “Oral Cavity - Portal to Health and Diseases” by the University of Pennsylvania“Implant Failures – We All Have Been There” in the CDE program “PROSTHODONTIST’S PERSPECTIVE” by Satyabama Institute of Science and Technology
• “Cranio-Mandibular Relationships” in the CDE program “PROSTHODONTIST’S PERSPECTIVE” by Satyabama Institute of Science and Technology
• “Restoring Smiles with Complete Dentures” in the CDE program “PROSTHODONTIST’S PERSPECTIVE” by Satyabama Institute of Science and Technology
• “Contemporary Laser-Assisted Pediatric Dentistry (Lap – D)” by Dr. Saravana Kumar, organized by the South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry
• “Tips and Tricks on Predictable Composite Restoration in Pediatric Patients” by Dr. Sanjay Miglani, organized by the South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry
• “Pediatric Dental Trauma and Odontogenic Infections” by Dr. Kelly A. Kirtland, organized by the South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry
• “Electronic Length Determination and Troubleshooting with Apex Locators” by Dr. Ajay Logani, organized by the South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry
• “Practicing Laughing Gas Dentistry in Children” by Dr. Kunal Gupta, organized by the South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry

Acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer. Avid hiker with experience traversing the enchanting Himalayas. Passionate culinary enthusiast and amateur cook. Aspiring world traveler.