Preventive Oncology

Dr. Lavanya devi. R

Dental Surgeon

  • BDS
Dr. Lavanya devi. R
Speciality
Head&Neck
Department
Preventive Oncology
Highest qualification
BDS
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, 2009-2014

About

Dr. R. Lavanya Devi, BDS, F.A.G.E., is a Dental Surgeon with over 12 years of clinical experience, including 6 years in the Department of Preventive Oncology at Cancer Institute (WIA). She completed her BDS from Tagore Dental College and Hospital and was awarded the Fellowship of the Academy of General Education (F.A.G.E.), Manipal.

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She has served as a Lecturer in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology at Tagore Dental College and Hospital and has worked as a General Dental Surgeon in private practice. Currently, she is associated with the Tiruvannamalai Cancer Education and Screening Project under the Department of Preventive Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA).

Her areas of expertise include oral cancer screening and early detection, management of potentially malignant oral disorders, tobacco cessation counselling, cancer patient counselling, and preventive oral healthcare. She actively participates in scientific, educational, and community outreach initiatives focused on cancer awareness and early detection.

Clinical areas of expertise

  • Oral Cancer Screening and Early Detection
  • Management of Potentially Malignant Oral Disorders
  • Tobacco Cessation Counselling (TCC)
  • Cancer Patient Counselling
  • Oral Health Assessment and Preventive Care
  • Community-Based Cancer Awareness and Screening Programs
  • Comprehensive Dental Care
  • Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Head&Neck

Professional experience

  • Dental Surgeon, Department of Preventive Oncology, Tiruvannamalai Cancer Education and Screening Project-Cancer Institute(WIA), Tiruvannamalai

  • Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

  • General Dental Surgeon, Smart Smile Dental Clinic, Chennai

  • Assistant Dental Surgeon, Deepam Dental Clinic, Tiruvannamalai