Sajitha Kalathingal

Dr. Sajitha Kalathingal is a Professor and Director of Radiology in the Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences at the Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, with additional appointments in the College of Allied Health Sciences for Dental Hygiene. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Mangalore University (1995) and Master's in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology from UNC Chapel Hill (2005).

Her academic credentials include:

• MS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of North Carolina (2005)
• DDS in Dentistry, Mangalore University (1995)
• Board Certification in Radiology (BCRD), American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (2005)
• Georgia Dental License (2006)

Dr. Kalathingal pioneers technology-integrated dental education while advancing digital radiography and 3D imaging applications. Her research focuses on quality assurance protocols, clinical implementation of cone beam CT, and diagnostic innovations for oral pathologies, establishing her as a leader in evidence-based radiographic techniques.

Publication analysis reveals consistent contributions to dental imaging science, with emphasis on artifact reduction in digital radiography, 3D modeling for periodontal diagnostics, and early detection protocols for jaw pathologies. Her work bridges technical innovation with clinical practice across oncology, endodontics, and prosthodontics.

Professional recognition includes:

• Councilor, Public Policy & Scientific Affairs (AAOMR, 2024)
• Outstanding Faculty Award (DCG/Augusta University, 2018)
• Oral Radiology Section Councilor (ADEA, 2018)
• P&T Committee MVP (DCG, 2017)
• OKU National Honor Society President (2017)

As an educator, she teaches 12+ courses including Radiology, Oral Diagnostic Sciences, and Implantology while mentoring dental students and residents. Committee leadership spans faculty recruitment, clinical education policy, and radiation safety across departmental, college, and university levels since 2006.

Dr. Kalathingal directs continuing education programs in Cone Beam CT and maintains active clinical practice, contributing to national standards through AAOMR and ADEA committees while advancing patient-centered imaging protocols.