Expert Clinicians

Meet Our Medical Team

A team of highly qualified, board-certified specialists committed to providing painless, world-class dental care.

Founder & Director
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Dr. Egammai Manikandan

Dr. Egammai Manikandan

Founder & Chief Dentist

Gold Medalist & University Topper
Textbook Chapter Contributor
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Consultant

Professional Biography

Dr. Egammai Manikandan is the Founder and Chief Dentist of Pearl Dental Chennai, with over 18 years of clinical experience in advanced dentistry and implant rehabilitation. A distinguished academician, she completed her Bachelor's degree in 2008 and her Master's in Prosthodontics in 2012, graduating as a Gold Medalist and securing State Second Rank in the postgraduate entrance examination. Since 2020, Dr. Egammai has been an integral part of the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, where she leads the Dental Department and plays a key role in the oral rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients. Her expertise lies in Strategic Implantology and Immediate Loading Dental Implants, enabling patients to receive fixed teeth without prolonged waiting periods, even in complex cases involving severe bone loss, uncontrolled diabetes, or compromised immunity. Recognized as a leading expert in her field, Dr. Egammai has delivered numerous lectures and hands-on training programs for dentists and senior practitioners across India. She has also authored multiple publications in national and international journals on prosthodontics and advanced implantology. Since establishing Pearl Dental Chennai in 2013, she has transformed the smiles of over 5,000 patients and successfully placed more than 15,000+ dental implants. Her commitment to clinical excellence, ethical treatment, and uncompromising quality has earned the trust of patients from across India and abroad, including many international and high-profile individuals.

Specialists & Dental Staff

Dr. Wasim Ahmed M.D.S.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Wasim Ahmed is an expert in the field of extraction of wisdom teeth. He has a particular passion for performing surgeries rela...

Dr. Priyanka MDS, MFDS RCPG (UK)

Periodontic Dentist

Dr. Priyanka obtained her bachelor's degree from Saveetha Dental College and her master's degree from SRM Dental College. She curr...

Dr. Deepak, MDS

Endodontic Dentist

Dr. Deepak Selvam, formerly an Assistant Professor at Saveetha Dental College, earned his postgraduate degree from Saveetha Dental...

Dr. Vijaykumar M.D.S

Orthodontic Dentist

Dr. Vijaykumar, a graduate of Govt. Dental College and Hospital in Chennai, currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Meenaksh...

Dr. S. Navaneetha Krishnan MD DNB anes

Anaesthetist

Dr. Navaneetha Krishnan is a Professor of Anesthesia at Saveetha Medical College in Kancheepuram District. He pursued his Doctor o...