Dr. Shantipriya Reddy

Dr Shanthipriya Reddy is a senior periodontist and implantologist in Bengaluru with 36 years of experience, currently serving as Head of the Department of Dental Medicine at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, and consulting at Cosmo Dental Studio, Domlur.

She specialises in periodontics, dental implantology, laser-assisted periodontal procedures, gummy smile correction, and microsurgical management of gingival recession, with over 60 national and international publications, 19 years of postgraduate teaching experience, and authorship of multiple widely used periodontics textbooks.

She consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Periodontal Disease Management

Patients with gum disease, bone loss, and chronic periodontitis are evaluated and managed by Dr Shanthipriya Reddy with structured periodontal treatment protocols:

• Scaling and root planing
• Periodontal surgical intervention
• Bone regenerative procedures
• Chronic periodontitis management
• Long-term periodontal maintenance care

Laser-Assisted Periodontal Surgery

Patients requiring periodontal surgical intervention are managed by Dr Reddy with advanced laser technology for precision tissue management and faster healing:

• Laser-assisted periodontal surgery
• Laser gingival contouring
• Laser-assisted pocket decontamination
• Soft tissue laser procedures
• Minimally invasive laser periodontal care

Periodontal Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Dentistry

Patients with gummy smiles, gingival recession, and aesthetic gum concerns are managed with microsurgical and plastic periodontal techniques:

• Gummy smile correction
• Gingival recession treatment with microsurgical equipment
• Crown lengthening procedures
• Soft tissue grafting
• Aesthetic periodontal surgical planning

Dental Implantology

Patients with missing teeth requiring implant-based replacement are evaluated and managed with implant planning and placement expertise:

• Dental implant placement
• Implant-supported prosthetics planning
• Bone augmentation for implant sites
• Immediate and delayed implant protocols
• Long-term implant maintenance

Regenerative Periodontics

Patients with advanced bone and tissue loss are managed with regenerative surgical techniques aimed at restoring periodontal support:

• Guided tissue regeneration
• Bone graft procedures
• Regenerative periodontal surgery
• Platelet-rich fibrin applications
• Furcation defect management

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Shanthipriya Reddy currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru (Head of Department)
• Cosmo Dental Studio, Domlur, Bengaluru

Academic Role

Dr Reddy serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontics at Dr Shyamala Reddy Dental College, Research Centre and Hospital, with 19 years of postgraduate teaching experience and ongoing involvement in mentoring MDS students.

Credentials and Qualifications

• BDS, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (1990)
• MDS Periodontics and Implantology, MR Ambedkar Dental College, Bengaluru (1995)

Dental Council Registration

• Karnataka State Dental Council, Registration No. 7897A (1995)

Awards and Recognition

• Best Paper Award, Indian Dental Association (IDA)
• Over 60 publications in national and international journals

Research, Publications and Academic Contributions

Dr Shanthipriya Reddy has authored widely referenced academic texts in periodontics and has presented and conducted workshops at major national and international conferences:

Textbooks Authored

• Essentials of Clinical Periodontology and Periodontics, five editions
• Miniatlas on Periodontal Surgeries

Editorial and Reviewer Roles

• Reviewer, Indian Journal of Dentistry
• Reviewer, Journal of the Indian Society of Periodontology

Conference Contributions

• Conducted three pre-conference workshops at national periodontology conferences
• Delivered lectures extensively at national and international conferences on periodontology and implantology

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Indian Society of Periodontology
• Member, Indian Dental Association
• Member, Indian Society of Perio-Restorative Dentistry
• Member, Indian Society of Oral Implantology

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