S. Thikkurissy, DDS, MS
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S. Thikkurissy, DDS, MS is a Professor and Robert Creedon Endowed Chair of Dentistry at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dr. Thikkurissy obtained his DDS from New York University. He completed the program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Wright Patterson and was in active duty in the U.S. Air Force for eight years, serving as Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at Ramstein AFB in Germany. Dr. Thikkurissy obtained his Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry as well as a master's degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He was Director of the Predoctoral Program in Pediatric Dentistry from 2006-2011 and Director of Inpatient Dental Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital from 2010-2013. Dr. Thikkurissy is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, has served as Chair of the AAPD Committee on Sedation and Anesthesia, and on the he ADA Committee on Dental Education and Licensure group on Sedation. He has lectured in 22 states, and internationally. He has 40 peer-reviewed publications primarily in the areas of morbidities, quality of life, and pain management in children.