Dr. Sushmitha R Iyer

Dr Sushmitha R Iyer is a Consultant Orthodontist at Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, with 14 years of experience in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics, clear aligner therapy, and interdisciplinary orthodontic care.

She completed her MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Government Dental College, Chennai, securing an All-India Rank of 51 in the AIPG Dental Entrance Examination, and is Invisalign certified with expertise across all major digital orthodontic planning platforms.

She has managed over 3,000 orthodontic cases and has delivered invited talks at international conferences including BADICON 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Whether you are looking for an orthodontist, clear aligner specialist, Invisalign provider, or braces expert in Bengaluru, Dr Sushmitha R Iyer combines digital precision with biomechanics-driven treatment planning for predictable outcomes.

She consults in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Sushmitha R Iyer provides comprehensive orthodontic care covering clear aligners, fixed appliances, lingual orthodontics, TAD-assisted correction, functional orthopaedics, and interdisciplinary orthodontic treatment.

Clear Aligner Therapy in Bengaluru

She is a specialist in clear aligner therapy with Invisalign certification and training on ClearCorrect, and personally designs, stages, and clinically executes her own aligner plans across all major digital platforms including OnyxCeph, Maestro 3D, 3Shape OrthoAnalyzer, and ArchForm.

• Invisalign treatment
• ClearCorrect aligner therapy
• TAD-assisted clear aligner protocols
• Complex aligner case planning
• Functional and orthopaedic applications with aligners
• Hybrid aligner and fixed appliance combinations

Fixed and Lingual Orthodontics in Bengaluru

• Metal and ceramic braces treatment
• Lingual orthodontics (invisible braces on inner surface)
• Self-ligating bracket systems
• Fixed functional appliances including Herbst appliance
• Complex malocclusion correction

Accelerated and Interdisciplinary Orthodontics in Bengaluru

• Wilckodontics (accelerated orthodontic technique)
• Micro-osteoperforations for faster tooth movement
• TAD (Temporary Anchorage Device) assisted treatment
• Interdisciplinary orthognathic surgery preparation and treatment
• Interdisciplinary orthodontic case management

Functional and Orthopaedic Orthodontics in Bengaluru

• Myofunctional therapy for developing jaw irregularities
• Growth modification appliances
• Functional orthopaedic treatment for jaw discrepancies
• Early interceptive orthodontic treatment

Cleft Lip and Palate Orthodontics in Bengaluru

• Nasoalveolar Moulding (NAM) for cleft lip and palate infants
• Orthodontic management of cleft cases
• Pre-surgical orthodontic preparation for cleft patients

Hospital Affiliation in Bengaluru

Dr Sushmitha R Iyer currently practises at Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar, Bengaluru.

• OPD Timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Consultation Fee: ₹500

Credentials and Trust Signals

Qualifications

• BDS, Government Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2012)
• MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Government Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2018) — All-India Rank 51 in AIPG Dental Entrance Examination
• Invisalign Certified, Align Technology
• ClearCorrect Certified, Straumann Group (2022)

Awards and Recognition

• First Prize, Paper Presentation (Innovation Category), Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kochi (2017)
• First Prize, Paper Presentation (Clinical Category), Final Countdown 2017, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai
• Invited International Speaker, BADICON 2024, Sheraton, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Hands-on Workshop Conductor, BADICON 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Memberships

• European Aligner Society
• Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS)

Dr Sushmitha R Iyer is registered with the Karnataka State Dental Council (Reg. No. 61766).

About Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar

Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar is a NABH accredited outpatient clinic under the Manipal Health Enterprises network in Bengaluru.

It provides comprehensive dental and specialty outpatient services in a modern clinic setting in the heart of Indiranagar, Bengaluru.

Clinical Experience

Dr Sushmitha R Iyer began her career with clinical and academic roles in Chennai before transitioning to Delhi where she worked across leading practices including The Face Oral and Maxillofacial Clinic and Aura Care Clinic.

She joined Smiles.ai as City Orthodontist in 2022 and was promoted to City Head Orthodontist, Delhi within six months, supervising a team and delivering over 160 aligner treatments in ten months.

She subsequently served as Team Lead Orthodontist and aligner planning consultant with Rejove 32 Aligners, conducting workshops in India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, before joining Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Sushmitha R Iyer has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and has presented at national and international orthodontic conferences. Key publications include:

• Skeletal and dental changes induced by the Flip-Lock Herbst appliance in Angle's Class II Division 1 malocclusion, Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics and Dental Prospects (2021)
• Soft tissue cephalometric analysis of Flip-Lock Herbst Appliance effects on facial profile, IJDSIR (2021)
• Comparison of antimicrobial effects of selenium and silver nanoparticles on orthodontic mini-implants, APOS Trends in Orthodontics (2022)
• Effect of Er,Cr:YSGG laser enamel etching on shear bond strength, Journal of Orthodontic Science (2022)
• Survey-based study on patient awareness and decision-making across orthodontic treatment modalities

She has presented at Indian Orthodontic Society conventions and the World Implant Orthodontic Conference, and was invited as international speaker at BADICON 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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