Dr Ranjitha Krishna

Dr. Ranjitha Krishna is a Board-Certified Periodontist and Implant Surgeon with a distinguished background in both clinical practice and academic research. She holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the Medical College of Georgia and a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) from Indiana University, where she specialized in Periodontics. Additionally, she earned a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Emory University and has contributed to public health research through her work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Krishna’s academic career spans over a decade, serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the College of Dental Medicine, Augusta University. She has trained numerous dental students and periodontal residents, sharing her expertise through clinical teaching and research mentorship. Her research focuses on the intersection of systemic health and oral conditions, such as the association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular risk factors, and she has collaborated on projects with institutions like the Forsyth Institute and the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics. Dr. Krishna has co-authored several scientific papers and textbook chapters, and her work has been published in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Women’s Health and Periodontology 2000. Her research on the epidemiology of peri-implantitis has earned her recognition, and she continues to present her findings at national and international conferences. She was also awarded the ‘Outstanding Educator’ award by the American Academy of Periodontology for her contributions to periodontal education. In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Krishna serves as a reviewer for several prominent dental journals, including the Journal of Dentistry and the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.