CV: Sarat Thikkurissy DDS, MS

Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS, MS
Assistant Professor
Section of Pediatric Dentistry
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University

Answers questions in the following forums:

NetWellness Articles associated with this Author:

Article Name Forum

Pediatric Dentists: Caring for your Child's Teeth
Dental and Oral Health (Children)

	Article Name	Forum
	Pediatric Dentists: Caring for your Child's Teeth	Dental and Oral Health (Children)

Education:

2001-2003. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Masters of Science
1994-1998. New York University, College of Dentistry, NY Doctor of Dental Surgery Senior Honors Program; Pediatric Dentistry
1989-1994. The University of California, Riverside, CA Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Political Science

Licensure or Certification:

2006. Board Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
2002-2003. Columbus Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH Certificate, Pediatric Dentistry Chief Resident
1998-1999. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH Certificate, Advanced Education in General Dentistry-1 Certification, Nitrous Oxide and Intravenous Sedation

Affiliations:

2006-present. The Ohio State University / Columbus Children’s Hospital Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
2006-Present. The Columbus Children's Hospital, Member of Medical Staff
2006-Present. Member, Special Care Dentistry
2003-2006. United States Air Force, Ramstein AB, Germany Chief, Pediatric Dentistry, 435th Dental Squadron
1999-2001. United States Air Force, FE Warren AFB, Wyoming General Clinical Dentist, 90th Dental Squadron

Partial List of Publications:

2006. Thikkurissy S, Casamassimo P, McTigue D, Eswuedo R, Beck FM "Salivary Methotrexate following IV therapy for osteosarcoma: a pilot study" Journal of Disability and Oral Health.2006;7(3):153-156
2001. Thikkurissy S, Pavone A, Rega A, Bae R, Roy M, Wishe HI, Kiremidjian-Schumacher L. “Effect of interleukin-2 and selenium on the growth of squamous cell carcinoma cells”. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2001 Feb; 124(2):142-9.

Partial List of Presentations:

"Clinical Management of Carious and Traumatic Insults to the Pediatric Pulp Complex" The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 'Last Chance CE', December 2006
“Infant Oral Health for the General Dentist” Dental Distractions Lecture Series, Garmisch, Germany, May 2006 (Invited Speaker)
“Bruxism in the Pre-pubertal child” West German Dental Society, April 2006 (Invited Speaker)
“Review of Aug 2005 CDC Survey on Dental Caries, Enamel Fluorosis, Sealant retention and Edentulism” 435th Dental Squadron, Continuing Education Lecture, August 2005
“Pediatric Sick Call / Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management” 435th Dental Squadron, Continuing Education Lecture, March 2005
“21st Century Preventive Dentistry” 435th Dental Squadron, Continuing Education Lecture, October 2004
“Oral Hygiene and Home Care Aides” Lecture to Red Cross Volunteer Class – September 2004
“Creation of a Dental Home” 435th Dental Squadron, Professional Staff – April 2004
“Behavior Management In Pediatric Dentistry” West German Dental Society, November 2003 (Invited Speaker)
“Dental Trauma in the Primary and Young Permanent Dentition” West German Dental Society October 23, 2003 (Invited Speaker)
“Child Abuse and Dental Neglect” 86th Dental Squadron Annual Training, October 2003
“Pathology of the Minor Salivary Glands” Columbus Children’s Hospital Contemporary Issues Seminar, April 2003
“Management of Common Oral and Dental Trauma” Lecture – Department of General Surgery, Columbus Children’s Hospital – December 6, 2002 (Invited Speaker)
“Management of Caries within the Primary Dentition” Lecture as part of Pediatric Dentistry 551, The Ohio State University College Of Dentistry – July 24, 2002
“Herbal Use Within the Pediatric Population” American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Annual Session, Denver Co – May 24, 2002
‘Unregulated and Unaware: Herbal Supplementation in the Pediatric Population’ The Ohio State University, Combined Hospital Staff Meeting – January 2002
‘Fascial Space Infections in the Pediatric Patient’ Columbus Children’s Hospital, Contemporary Issues Seminar – September 2001
‘Triage 2001 – Diagnosis Through the DIME and START Paradigms’ F.E. Warren AFB, February 2001
‘Patient Assessment’ F.E. Warren AFB, February 2001
‘‘Diagnosis and Management of Oroantral Communications’ Thomas E.Hinman Meeting, Atlanta Georgia, March 2000
‘Periodontal Chemotherepeutics: The new wave Of Periodontics?” Wright Patterson AFB, October 1999
‘Gnathostomatology (or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love My Articulator)’ Wright Patterson AFB, September 1999
‘Adoptive Immunotherapy Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinoma II’ American Dental Association, Washington D.C. March 1998
“Fluoride Supplementation for the Medical Professional” 86th Medical Group, Professional Staff
“Methotrexate/Saliva Concentrations in the Pediatric Patient as an Indicator of Potential Occupational Risk to the Dental Team” Master’s Thesis – The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Awards:

2004. 435th Dental Squadron Junior Dental Officer of the Year
2004. United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Dental Care Optimization (DCO) Award for overall production and resource management
2002. United States Air Force Achievement Medal
2002United States Air Force Commendation Medal
2002. United States Air Force Space Command Junior Dental Officer of the Year
2002. 90th Medical Group Company Grade Officer of the Year
2000. Forensic Team Chief – State of Wyoming Crime Lab
2000. Humanitarian Service Medal – Joint Task Force Creole
2000. Armed Forces Service Medal – Operation New Horizon
1998. 1st place, Greater New York Dental Meeting Table Clinic
1998. 2nd place, American Dental Association /Dentsply Table Clinic Competition
1998. Hymann J.Schorr Award for Leadership – NYU College of Dentistry
1997. New York University – President’s Service Award

Answers questions in the following forums:

NetWellness Articles associated with this Author:

Education:

Licensure or Certification:

Affiliations:

Partial List of Publications:

Partial List of Presentations:

Awards:

Web Links: