Dr. Kevin Varghese Sam: Your Specialist for Children’s Dental Care

Dr. Kevin is an experienced pediatric dentist, which means he specializes in caring for the dental health of children from infancy through their teenage years. He earned his bachelor’s dental degree (BDS) from A.B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore and his Master’s degree (MDS) from SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad; both under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in India by 2015. A standout pedodontist, Dr. Kevin has been serving SMC since 2019.

Dr. Kevin has a strong background in helping children with unique needs, including those with cleft and other facial birth differences. He previously worked at a specialized centre in India that focused on dental rehabilitation for these children, showing his commitment to comprehensive care.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Kevin’s expertise ensures that children receive gentle and effective dental care tailored to their growing needs:

• Pediatric Dentistry: Kevin provides comprehensive pediatric dentistry services. This includes regular check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants to protect young teeth from cavities. He creates a positive and fun environment for children, helping them feel comfortable and building good dental habits early on.
• Pulp Therapy for Baby and Adult Teeth: When a tooth’s inner pulp (where nerves and blood vessels are) becomes infected or injured, pulp therapy aims to save the tooth. For baby teeth, this might involve a pulpotomy or pulpectomy to keep the tooth healthy until it’s time for it to naturally fall out.
• Teeth Extractions: Sometimes, a tooth needs to be removed. Dr. Kevin performs teeth extractions with gentleness and care, ensuring the child’s comfort throughout the process. This might be for severely damaged teeth, or to make space for orthodontic treatment.
• Stainless Steel Crowns: For baby teeth that have large cavities or have undergone pulp therapy, Dr. Kevin often uses stainless steel crowns. These are durable, pre-made caps that cover and protect the entire tooth.
• Early interceptive orthodontics: By identifying and addressing issues with jaw growth or teeth alignment at a young age, he can often guide the development of the jaws to prevent more serious problems later on, sometimes reducing the need for extensive orthodontic treatment in the future.
• Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Surgery (Frenectomy): This procedure helps when a piece of tissue (called a frenum) is too tight, restricting the movement of the tongue (“tongue tie”) or the lip (“lip tie”). For infants, this can impact breastfeeding, while for older children and adults, it can affect speech, eating, and even oral hygiene.
• Kid -Friendly Dental Care – Kevin understands that a trip to the dentist can be daunting for children, so he approaches each child with immense patience and a gentle touch. He uses simple, reassuring language to explain what he’s doing, often turning it into a fun or educational moment. His calm and friendly demeanor helps to ease any anxieties, building trust and ensuring that children feel safe and comfortable during their treatment.

Preventive Dental Care, Anticipatory guidance, Teeth Cleaning, Fluoride Application, Conventional pediatric dental procedures, Tooth Coloured fillings Root canal therapy for milk and permanent teeth, Crowns – Stainless Steel / Zirconia Crowns, Extractions, Early Interceptive Orthodontics, Tongue tie and Lip tie Surgery

9+ years of experience

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