Dr. Mythili Kalladka

Dr Mythili Kalladka is a Consultant in Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders and Dental Sleep Medicine in Bangalore with 24 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road.

She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain (DABOP), holds an MSD and Fellowship in Orofacial Pain from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA, and has over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals with multiple best paper and poster awards at national and international conferences.

Area of Expertise

Dr Kalladka's clinical practice is exclusively focused on orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders, and dental sleep medicine, making her one of the few internationally board-certified specialists in this field practising in Bangalore.

Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders

Complex orofacial pain and jaw disorders are diagnosed and managed with internationally trained clinical expertise and evidence-based treatment protocols.

• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD)
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Chronic facial pain
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Atypical facial pain
• Jaw pain, clicking, and locking
• Bruxism and teeth grinding
• Jaw clenching disorders
• Occlusal splint therapy

Headache and Related Disorders

Orofacially related headache conditions are managed with subspecialty expertise spanning dental, neurological, and musculoskeletal contributions to head pain.

• Tension-type headaches
• Migraine related to dental and jaw dysfunction
• Cervicogenic headaches
• Headaches associated with TMJ disorders

Dental Sleep Medicine

Sleep-related breathing disorders are managed with oral appliance-based approaches and comprehensive sleep disorder evaluation.

• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Snoring disorders
• Oral appliance therapy for sleep apnoea
• Mandibular advancement device fitting
• Comprehensive sleep disorder evaluation and counselling

Palliative and Pain Care

Palliative care principles are integrated into chronic orofacial pain management for patients with complex and treatment-resistant conditions.

• Chronic orofacial pain requiring palliative pain management
• Long-term care planning for refractory facial pain conditions

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Epione Clinic, Varthur, Bangalore (Consultant)
• Brookefield Hospital, Bangalore (Consultant)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• BDS, Government Dental College, Bangalore (2002)
• Fellowship in Orofacial Pain (FIOFP), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA (2005)
• MSD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA (2007)
• DABOP, Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain
• Training in Palliative Care and Dental Sleep Medicine

Professional Memberships

• American Board of Orofacial Pain
• American Academy of Orofacial Pain
• American Headache Society
• National Headache Foundation
• International Association for the Study of Pain
• Indian Society for Study of Pain
• Indian Sleep Disorders Association
• Indian Association of Sleep Research
• Indian Association of Palliative Care
• Karnataka State Dental Association

Awards, Academic Contributions and Publications

Awards and Recognition

• Multiple awards for best poster and paper presentations at national and international conferences

Publications and Academic Contributions

• More than 50 publications in peer-reviewed PubMed-indexed journals
• Keynote speaker at multiple national and international conferences in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine

Why Consult Dr Mythili Kalladka

Dr Mythili is among a small number of specialists in India holding a DABOP board certification from the American Board of Orofacial Pain alongside an MSD and Fellowship from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and an active keynote speaker profile at national and international conferences.

Her exclusive focus on orofacial pain, TMD, and dental sleep medicine makes her a clinically distinctive choice for patients with complex jaw pain, chronic facial pain, and sleep-related breathing disorders in Bangalore. She consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Book an Appointment with Dr Mythili Kalladka, Orofacial Pain Specialist in Bangalore

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