About

• Dr. Padma Ariga is a Senior Consultant in Prosthodontics and the Head of the Department of Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery, with nearly 25 years of experience in both academic and clinical practice. She holds specialized expertise in Prosthodontics, focusing on the replacement of missing teeth using both fixed and removable prosthetic solutions.
• A dedicated teaching professor and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists(FICOI), Dr. Ariga has served as faculty for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs at a reputed academic institution for nearly two decades. Her hospital-based specialty practice emphasizes interdisciplinary consultations, particularly in complex restorative and rehabilitative cases.
• She has actively contributed to the academic community by presenting numerous papers and guest lectures at national and international conferences, and has authored nearly 60 publications in both national and international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has served as an Internal Auditor for Quality Management Systems for over five years.Dr. Ariga is also a contributor to textbook chapters in Prosthodontics, including fixed prosthodontic lab procedures, further underlining her commitment to advancing dental education and practice.

Interest

• Exclusive specialization in aesthetic and functional replacement of missing teeth, utilizing all-ceramic and metal options, along with various removable prosthesis solutions. Experienced in managing multiple missing teeth cases within a multispeciality dental department through an interdisciplinary approach, including implantology. Skilled in smile designing procedures, smile correction, and full-mouth rehabilitation, with a dental perspective on managing obstructive sleep apnea.

Education

• BDS – Govt. Dental College (GDC),Faculty of Medicine,University of Madras, Chennai.
• MDS – Saveetha Dental College,The TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.
• Fellowship in Implantology (ICOI).
• Training at Leeds dental institute U K and Zimmer institute,Switzerland

Speciality and areas of Interest

• Prosthodontics
• Aesthetic and functional replacement of missing teeth
• All-ceramic and metal prosthetics
• Removable prostheses
• Implantology
• Smile designing & correction
• Full-mouth rehabilitation
• Dental Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Professional membership and certification
• Indian Prosthodontic Society
• Fellowship in Implantology (ICOI)
• Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI)

Research & Publications

• Presented papers and guest lectures at national and international conferences
• Nearly 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Contributor to textbook chapters in Prosthodontics
• Served as Internal Auditor for Quality Management Systems for 5+ years

Work Experience

• Senior Consultant in Prosthodontics
• Head of Department, Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Teaching faculty for UG, PG, and research programs
• Specialty practice with interdisciplinary approach