Dr. Meghana Maruthi Specialist in Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

Area of Expertise

● Dr. Meghana is a highly skilled Oral Maxillofacial Physician and Radiologist who is available for consultations at HCG Cancer Centre, a leading oncology hospital in Bengaluru.

● She practices Dental Oncology which is managing any oro-dental needs and complications seen in patients dealing with different types of cancer.

● Trained in using Photobiomodulation Therapy aka Low Level Laser Therapy in head and neck region.

● She is also actively involved in clinical research in the fields of oral medicine, dental oncology, and radiology.

● She is also responsible for conducting and managing various academic programs at the center.

Research & Publications

● Exploring the Role of Circulating Tumor Cells in Contralateral Neck Metastasis. Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons. 2024 Jan 1;12(1):55-62.

● Oral mucositis: Current knowledge and future directions. Disease-a-Month. 2022 May 1;68(5):101300.

● Age Estimation of Adults Using Permanent Mandibular First Molars on Digital Panoramic Radiographs. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. 2021 Jul 1;15(3):3670-8.

● Unilateral mandibular coronoid osteoma - An unusual cause for pseudoankylosis - Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Oct-Dec 2021;33(4):476-479. ISSN: 1972 - 1363,

● Ancient Schwannoma of the tongue. Journal of Medicine, Radiology, Pathology & Surgery (2016), 2, 20–23.

● Managing Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment – A published interview with Patients Engage: https://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/managing-oral-complications-cancer-treatment

Medical Breakthrough

● Dr. Meghana has played an instrumental role in formulating a unique learning fellowship program in Dental Rehabilitative Oncology at HCG; she is also one of the faculty members for this program.

● She has initiated and established the patient information system (EMR) for Yeshaswi Dental Clinic.

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