White Springs Dental Care

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Meet Our Doctors

Our team of specialized dental professionals brings passion, expertise, and years of advanced training to every procedure.

Dr. Lohitha K.

Chief Dentist & Endodontist

Dr. Lohitha K.

BDSMDS (Endodontics & Conservative Dentistry)Root Canal SpecialistMicro-Endodontics

With over 5 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lohitha is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care that prioritizes the preservation of your natural smile. As an Endodontist, her focus is on saving teeth that have been compromised by deep decay, trauma, or infection, ensuring patients can maintain their dental health for a lifetime.

She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of oral and facial pain, utilizing advanced techniques to ensure procedures are precise, effective, and—most importantly—comfortable. Her approach combines clinical precision with a gentle touch, taking the time to explain every step of the process so patients feel informed and at ease.

By integrating modern technology with a deep understanding of dental anatomy, Dr. Lohitha aims to provide treatments that are not only functional but also harmonize with the natural aesthetics of your smile.

5+
Years Experience
MDS
Endodontics Specialist
Chief
Dentist

Areas of Expertise

  • Advanced root canal therapy - primary treatments and complex retreatments
  • Micro-Endodontics with magnification technology for intricate canal systems
  • Surgical endodontics - apicoectomies and root-tip infection treatment
  • Management of dental trauma - fractured and displaced teeth
  • Conservative esthetic dentistry with minimally invasive techniques

Education & Professional Milestones

  • MDS in Endodontics & Conservative Dentistry - advanced root canal techniques and restorative procedures
  • 5+ years of dedicated practice managing complex cases and emergency dental care
  • Proficient in digital imaging and rotary endodontics for enhanced patient outcomes

“Your natural teeth are worth saving. Let's work together to keep your smile healthy.”


Dr. Anup Singhvi

Lead Orthodontist

Dr. Anup Singhvi

BDS, MDS (Orthodontics) DavangereFAGE (Manipal)MOrth FRCPS (Glasgow, UK)Invisalign Gold Tier · KOL Speaker

Dr. Anup Singhvi is an orthodontist with more than 12 years of experience specializing in the treatment of complex malocclusion with mutilated cases. His passion for orthodontics has allowed him to treat more than 7,000 cases successfully in a span of 18 years.

Well versed in surgical orthodontics, Dr. Singhvi has also achieved Invisalign Gold Tier status and serves as a KOL (Key Opinion Leader) speaker for Invisalign.

As one of the leading practitioners in treating complex cases using MARPE, he has not only limited himself to alignment of teeth but also jaw bases - treating cases in initial stages of sleep apnoea and asthma with airway obstruction.

7,000+
Cases Treated
18+
Years Experience
Gold Tier
Invisalign Provider

Areas of Expertise

  • Complex malocclusion with mutilated cases
  • Surgical orthodontics
  • MARPE for jaw base correction
  • Invisalign clear aligner therapy
  • Airway-focused orthodontics for sleep apnoea and asthma
  • Early intervention and interceptive orthodontics

Dr. Narahari Ranganatha

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Narahari Ranganatha

BDS (V S Dental College, Bengaluru)MDS, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (RRDCH, Bengaluru)PhD (pursuing) - TMD, RGUHSFICOI (USA)FICCMO (USA)

Dr. Narahari Ranganatha is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with excellent communication skills and a passion for learning new surgical techniques. He brings strong theoretical and practical knowledge to every case, working with dedication both independently and as part of a team.

Dr. Narahari completed his graduation from V S Dental College & Hospital, Bengaluru and his post-graduation in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from Rajarajeshwari Dental College & Research Institute, Bengaluru. He continuously updates his knowledge by attending conferences held across the world.

He has presented scientific papers including “Bleomycin in Management of Lymphangioma” at the Asian Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Convention, and “Basal Cell Adenocarcinoma of Major Salivary Glands” at the National Triple “O” Symposium. His research includes work on autotransplantation of teeth and lasers in oral & maxillofacial surgery, with published articles on treatment algorithms for ameloblastoma and post-surgical reconstruction.

Dr. Narahari is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI), USA and a Fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO), USA. He is currently pursuing his PhD in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders from RGUHS. He also serves as a member of the Karnataka Cancer Institute.

Areas of Expertise

  • Trauma care and maxillofacial reconstruction
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Dental implantology
  • Temporomandibular disorder management
  • Surgical extractions and impacted tooth removal
  • Tumor resection and post-surgical reconstruction

Publications & Presentations

  • "Bleomycin in Management of Lymphangioma" - Asian Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Convention
  • "Basal Cell Adenocarcinoma of Major Salivary Glands" - National Triple "O" Symposium
  • "Treatment Algorithm for Ameloblastoma" - Case report
  • "Tetracycline Sclerotherapy in Management of Chyle Leak" - Journal of Health Sciences & Research
  • "Reconstruction of Post-Surgical Defect After Tumor Resection" - International Journal of Contemporary Dental & Medical Review

Dr. Vinayak Raghunathan

Periodontist & Implantologist

Dr. Vinayak Raghunathan

MDS — PeriodonticsBDS (Saveetha Dental College)ImplantologistMedical Registration Verified

Dr. Vinayak graduated from Saveetha Dental College and Hospital in the year 2008 and has trained for one year extensively in oral Implantology under Dr. Girish Rao at R.V. Dental College, Bangalore. He also obtained his Masters in Periodontics and Implantology in the year 2014. Dr. Vinayak is uniquely qualified to perform both the surgical and restorative phases of implant dentistry.

Currently, he works as a Clinical Asst. Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Implantology at the Oxford Dental College, Bangalore.

He has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and is a reviewer for various national and international journals. He has also received 3 lakhs grants from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore to conduct a research on dental implants.

He is the academic coordinator from India for The POSEIDO academic network (The Periodontology, Oral Surgery, Esthetic & Implant Dentistry Organization) which is based in Geneva, Switzerland and has the wide academic network in 21 different countries. He is also the academic mentor for the Madras Dental and Academic Centre, Chennai. Patients attest to Dr. Vinayak's skills and abilities due to his objective approaches to treatment planning.

18+
Years Experience
11
Years as Specialist
100%
Patient Satisfaction

Areas of Expertise

  • Periodontics and gum treatment
  • Dental implantology (surgical & restorative)
  • Cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry
  • Dental surgery
  • Gum tissue regeneration and grafting

Academic & Research

  • Academic Coordinator (India) - POSEIDO network, Geneva, Switzerland (21 countries)
  • Reviewer for various national and international peer-reviewed journals
  • Received ₹3 lakh research grant from RGUHS, Bangalore for dental implant research
  • Academic Mentor - Madras Dental and Academic Centre, Chennai

Dr. B V Jayashankar

Consultant Prosthodontist & Implantologist

Dr. B V Jayashankar

BDS, MDS (Prosthodontics)ImplantologistFICOI (USA)Head & Neck (UK, 2018)

#22135, Prestige Jindal City, Chikkabidrakallu, Tumakuru Road, Bengaluru 560073, Karnataka, India

Dr. B V Jayashankar is a consultant prosthodontist and implantologist with over eight years of clinical experience and extensive academic service. His practice spans advanced implant dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation, and maxillofacial prosthodontics-including consultant work with Bangalore Maxillofacial Associates (Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital & Vikram Hospital) and Manipal Hospital, Miller's Road-alongside senior lecturer and associate professor roles at leading dental institutes.

A graduate of JSS Dental College, Mysore (BDS, 2010) and Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital (MDS Prosthodontics, 2015, RGUHS), he has pursued international training in head and neck restorative dentistry (ABMU, UK, 2018) and completed the Fellowship in Implantology with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (USA, 2022). He combines evidence-based prosthetic care with digital and implant workflows for predictable outcomes.

8+
Years Clinical
6+
Years Teaching
FICOI
USA Fellow

Education & qualifications

  • BDS (2010) - JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore; RGUHS, Bengaluru
  • MDS in Prosthodontics including Crown & Bridge and Implantology (2015) - Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bengaluru; RGUHS
  • Head & Neck course for restorative dentistry (2018) - Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Swansea, United Kingdom
  • Fellowship in Implantology (2022) - International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), USA

Areas of expertise

  • Dental implantology and implant-supported fixed and removable prostheses
  • Full-mouth rehabilitation and complex crown-and-bridge work
  • Maxillofacial prosthodontics and oral rehabilitation after segmental mandibulectomy
  • Digital workflows including intraoral scanning for implant-supported cement-retained restorations
  • Occlusion-focused training and evidence-based torque protocols for implant components

Research & publications

  • Main dissertation: comparative evaluation of stress distribution around bone, implant, abutment, and prosthesis using zirconia vs. titanium implants in the anterior maxilla (3D finite element analysis)
  • Publications in Journal of Dental Implants on manual torque wrenches and spring-loaded vs. friction-loaded torque wrenches (in vitro animal bone models)
  • Asia Pacific Journal of Science & Technology (2022): FEA stress distribution - zirconia vs. titanium anterior maxillary implants
  • Patent granted for a dental implant with unique identification

Selected academic highlights

  • Best paper award - spring-loaded vs. friction-loaded torque wrench study (IPS Student Convention, 2014, Visakhapatnam)
  • Faculty speaker - “Oral rehabilitation of segmental mandibulectomy with osseointegrated dental implant” (24th ISOI Conference, 2017, Bengaluru)
  • Scientific posters at ISOI National Conference (2012) and 40th IPS Conference, Chennai (2012)
  • Table clinic - “A novel technique for implant placement” (42nd IPS Conference, Chandigarh, 2014)

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jayashankar to Whitesprings Dental Care, where his depth in prosthodontics, implantology, and maxillofacial rehabilitation strengthens our ability to deliver precise, evidence-based restorative outcomes for every patient.


Dr. Shreyasee Maity

Prosthodontist & Implantologist

Dr. Shreyasee Maity

MDS (Prosthodontics)ImplantologistAssistant Professor

Dr. Shreyasee Maity is a specialist Prosthodontist and Assistant Professor based in Bengaluru with over 4 years of clinical and academic expertise. A consultant at several of the city's leading dental centers, she specializes in Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Implantology, and Aesthetic Smile Designing.

Combining her role as an educator with hands-on precision, she is dedicated to restoring dental function and crafting confident, natural smiles through advanced restorative techniques.

4+
Years Experience
MDS
Prosthodontics
Asst.
Professor

Areas of Expertise

  • Full Mouth Rehabilitation
  • Dental implantology
  • Aesthetic smile designing
  • Advanced restorative techniques for function and natural aesthetics
  • Clinical education and evidence-based prosthodontic care

Dr. Keerthana D. R.

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist

Dr. Keerthana D. R.

BDS, MDSPGDFAOOral & Maxillofacial Pathologist & Microbiologist

Dr. Keerthana D. R. is a highly skilled Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist with 6 years of clinical and diagnostic experience. Known for her meticulous diagnostic precision and excellent communication skills, she excels in bridging the gap between clinical findings and laboratory science. Dr. Keerthana is a dedicated professional who thrives in both independent diagnostic roles and multidisciplinary hospital teams, always maintaining a commitment to punctual and evidence-based dental services.

Dr. Keerthana completed her graduation and post-graduation in Oral Pathology & Microbiology, where she developed deep expertise in the microscopic evaluation of complex head and neck pathologies. She is a lifelong learner, constantly updating her knowledge by attending national and international conferences to stay abreast of the latest advancements in molecular pathology and digital diagnostics.

6+
Years Experience
MDS
Oral Pathology
Consultant
Pathologist

Clinical & diagnostic expertise

  • Triple Assessment approach linking clinical presentation, imaging, and histopathology for definitive diagnoses
  • Interpretation of incisional and excisional biopsies for complex oral lesions
  • Management of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDs) and autoimmune mucosal conditions
  • Advanced diagnostics including Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
  • Insights into tumor behavior, salivary gland pathologies, and surgical margins to support surgeons and oncologists

Research & academic contributions

  • Research focus on odontogenic tumors and hard tissue pathology
  • Peer-reviewed publications and presentations emphasizing early detection and patient outcomes
  • Academic interest in Forensic Odontology - age estimation and human identification from dental tissues

Currently, Dr. Keerthana D. R. serves as a Consultant Oral Pathologist, where her expertise is vital in accurately determining pathology and providing comprehensive reporting that directly shapes effective treatment plans. Her ability to translate complex cellular data into actionable clinical insights ensures that every patient receives a personalized and highly accurate diagnostic pathway.

We are honored to welcome her to Whitesprings Dental Care, where her unwavering dedication to diagnostic precision and patient-centered care continues to elevate the standard of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology.

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