Dr Debarchhana Jena

- Chief Pediatric Dentist - BDS, MDS (Pediatric Dentistry), FIAPD

- 10+ Year Experience

- IAPD Fellow 2023-2028

- Laser Therapy Fellow

- Tongue and Lip Tie Specialist

- Conscious Sedation Certified

- Myofunctional Orthodontics Certified

- Special Health Care Needs In Dentistry Certified

- Advanced Clinical Training in Pediatric Airway Dentistry

- IAPD Caries Management Award 2025

Dr. Debarchhana Jena is a postgraduate-trained pediatric dentist (MDS) and the founder of Childhood Smiles, North Bangalore’s first exclusive pediatric dental center. She is a Fellow of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) and holds specialized certifications in conscious sedation, pediatric laser therapy, and care for children with special needs. In 2025, she received the IAPD Caries Management Case Report Award- an international recognition for clinical excellence in children’s dental care.

Years of Clinical Experience
Specialized Certifications
National / International Awards Win

Education and Training

MDS- Pediatric Dentistry

College of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka.

BDS

DAPM RV Dental College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.

  • Certified for Conscious Sedation (Hyderabad, India, 2016).
  • Certified for Myofunctional Orthodontics (Kerala, India, 2020).
  • Certified for care of Autism Spectrum Disorder (2021).
  • Certified for Special care needs in dentistry from Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (ISPPD) specifically catering oral health service to children with special health care needs.
  • International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) Fellows in Paediatric Dentistry (2023-2028).
  • Fellowship in laser therapy from Asian Academy of Laser Therapy.
  • Advanced Clinic Training in Pediatric Oral Lasers (Tongue Tie and Lip Tie) from TOTS Institute, Chennai.
  • Clinic Training in Optimizing Care for Pediatric Mouth Breathing, Snoring & Sleep Apnea – Integrating ENT & Dental Perspectives at Somnio – The Sleep Clinic, Hyderabad.
  • Advanced Training in Ankyloglossia - Untying Ankyloglossia: The Impact on Infants, Children and Adults (2026) - MGH Institute

Recognition and Awards

  • IAPD Caries Management Case Report Award at 30th IAPD Congress 2025, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Second-Best Table Clinic Presentation in the 13th National PG Convention of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (2016).
  • Best Scientific paper presentation in 39th Annual conference organized by Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (2017).
  • Best Scientific paper presentation in 45th Karnataka State Dental conference (2017).
  • Best Scientific paper presentation in 4th interstate Dental Conference organized by IDA Davangere, Karnataka (2017).
  • Mrs. S. Puspam Suriyan award for securing highest mark in P.G. in the subject Pedodontics by IDA Davangere and Bapuji Educational Association, Karnataka (2018).
  • First Position in Scientific Paper Presentation at KIDS-WEBCON 2021 organised by Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (2021).
  • Second Best Scientific Presentation in the International Digital Pediatric Dentistry Congress (COVDENT 2020) conducted by South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry (2020).

Published Research

  • “Management of decayed primary anterior teeth using Silver diamine fluoride and performed zirconia crowns: A minimal intervention and aesthetic approach” Paper published in Clinical Dentistry, Mumbai, July 2021
  • Scientific Reviewer for International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry and CODS Journal of Dentistry

Associations

  • Life member of ISPPD (Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry).
  • Life member of SAAPD (South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry).
  • Life member of ISDT (Indian Society of Dental Traumatology).
  • Life member of the foundation for orofacial myotherapy.
  • Member of IAPD (International Association of Pediatric Dentistry).
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