Question 1

Where does Dr. Harika practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Harika practices at Dr.Smilez Group of Dental Centers - Porur.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Harika?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Harika for Teeth - Jewellery, Complete/Partial Dentures Fixing, Impaction / Impacted Tooth Extraction. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Harika's education qualification?

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Dr. Harika has the following qualifications - BDS, PhD - Hospital Administration.

Question 4

What does Dr. Harika specialises in ?

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Dr. Harika specialises as Dentist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Harika have?

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Dr. Harika has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. Harika practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Harika?

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Dr. Harika is a Dentist in Porur, Chennai and has an experience of 17 years in this field. Dr. Harika practices at Dr.Smilez Group of Dental Centers in Porur, Chennai. She completed BDS from Sri Ramachandra Dental College Hospital in 2009 and PhD - Hospital Administration from Annamalai Universtiy in 2010. She is a member of Indian Dental Association. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Teeth - Jewellery,Complete/Partial Dentures Fixing,Impaction / Impacted Tooth Extraction,Acrylic Partial Denture and Flexible Partial/Complete Denture etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a dentist?

Accepted Answer

A dentist is a doctor who practices dentistry. Dentistry involves the mouth, teeth, gums, and related areas. A dentist takes care of the overall oral healthcare. Common procedures performed at the dentist are tooth filling, tooth extraction, cleaning and polishing of teeth, and minor tooth surgeries like root canal treatment. Within dentistry, there are many specializations that require further training.

Question 8

What education qualifications are mandatory for a Dentist?

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A doctoral degree in the field of dental medicine or dental surgery is required to become a dentist. The pre-requisite for doing a dental course is a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a science related field. Qualifying in the dental admission exam and enrolling in a dental school are the next steps.

Question 9

Should I consult a dentist for bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Bad breath is often due to lack of oral hygiene. In some cases, it may be an indication of some underlying health issue. Consulting a dentist for bad breath is the most logical step. A dentist will perform thorough examination of your teeth and gums to determine the cause of bad breath. Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath.

Question 10

How many sittings does a dentist take for Root canal treatment?

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Root canal treatment is a dental procedure followed for advanced decay of tooth that cannot be repaired by filling. In this treatment the tooth pulp is removed, the space is cleaned and filled, and finally a crown is placed on the tooth. The number of sittings for a root canal treatment varies depending on the extent of tooth decay.

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