Acharya Dental Chennai

The growing A-list clientele is an endorsement of the clinic’s continued emphasis on putting patients at ease, educating them about their problems, explaining options and offering gentle counsel. The staff exhibit care and patience while performing complex dental procedures, whether need based or cosmetic. The clinic is specifically designed to allay fears that most people generally have about dental treatments.

Meticulously planned, the 14000 sq ft clinic has interiors designed to put the patient at ease. Restful paintings, mellow lighting and landscaping are part of this plan. Free wi-fi, flat screen TVs and calming music ensure that jittery patients are cheerfully engaged. The clinic offers conscious sedation, an accepted technique to relax overly anxious patients. An expert team of dentists comprising Dr Vinod Thamby, Dr Anjum Ali Khan, Dr Ramesh Vinod Kumar, Dr Lakshmi Shekhar, Dr Jagdish Kumar, Dr Aarthi Ramakrishnan and Dr Varun Acharya tender a comprehensive range of treatments.Treatments include general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, root canal therapy, children’s dentistry, preventive dentistry, gum therapy, oral surgery and laser dentistry.

The most popular treatments are cleaning and whitening procedures, cosmetic dentistry, orthodentistry and tooth replacement.  

The 12 modern operatories follow US Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations for sterilisation through infection control and barrier techniques. The clinic uses patient education software to explain procedures. “Educating the patient is the key, as good health begins with the patient’s awareness,” says Dr Acharya. She is actively involved in raising the profile of dentistry and is an active participant in professional organisations. She is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, Member of the Indian Dental Association, American Dental Association, International Dental Federation and Indian Society of Oral Implantology.  An Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Dr Acharya is involved in the Continuing Education programme, and is a regular contributor to several publications in the field of dentistry.

The clinic is also on the panel of many reputed organisations and conducts dental check up campaigns in schools and colleges. Centered on accountability and responsibility for patient recovery, it encourages patients to develop a personal relationship with the staff. “Along with taking care of their teeth, we try to build up their self-esteem and confidence. We want to make a difference in people’s lives,” she says

The clinic conducts several continuing education courses. It has served as a venue for educational demo surgeries by prominent doctors from across the globe as a part of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Continuing Education programme in India.