Sukanya Srikumar

Dental Therapist

Sukanya, is a registered Dental Therapist and Hygienist with the General Dental Council (GDC), bringing over three years of experience as a Dentist in India. She pursued her dental education at a renowned university in India before pursuing a Master of Public Health from the University of Chester in the UK.

Sukanya is proficient in a wide range of dental procedures, including general dentistry, restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery. Her scope of practice includes:

• obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history
• carry out a clinical examination within their competence
• complete periodontal examination and charting and use indices to screen and monitor periodontal disease
• diagnose and treatment plan within their competence
• prescribe radiographs
• take, process and interpret various film views used in general dental practice
• plan the delivery of care for patients
• give appropriate patient advice
• provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear
• undertake supragingival and subgingival scaling and root surface debridement using manual and powered instruments
• use appropriate anti-microbial therapy to manage plaque related diseases
• adjust restored surfaces in relation to periodontal treatment
• apply topical treatments and fissure sealants
• give patients advice on how to stop smoking
• take intra and extra-oral photographs
• give infiltration and inferior dental block analgesia
• place temporary dressings and re-cement crowns with temporary cement
• place rubber dam
• take impressions
• care of implants and treatment of peri-implant tissues
• carry out direct restorations on primary and secondary teeth
• carry out pulpotomies on primary teeth
• extract primary teeth
• place pre-formed crowns on primary teeth
• identify anatomical features, recognise abnormalities and interpret common pathology
• carry out oral cancer screening
• if necessary, refer patients to other healthcare professionals

She is deeply committed to patient comfort and satisfaction, creating a supportive and welcoming environment for individuals seeking dental care.

Passionate about adopting new interventions and providing high-quality care, Sukanya offers comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages. She is strongly focused on patient education and preventive care, ensuring long term oral health and overall well-being. Her dedication to enhancing the dental experience reflects her commitment to providing exceptional care and promoting lasting, healthy smiles.