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Dr T Elangovan

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Former Professor of Oral Pathology
Proprietor and Principal Dentist – DT Smile Care
Nobel Fellowship in Implantology
Certified Digital Smile Design Practitioner

Dr T Elangovan is a highly acclaimed dental clinician and one of the most respected academicians in Chennai. With over 20 years of clinical experience and expertise in all the disciplines in dentistry, he lives by his vision to constantly upgrade and scale new peaks in his profession.

Dr Elangovan graduated from Dr MGR Medical University, in 1998 and completed his masters program from Sri Ramachandra University in 2004. Building on a strong passion for the profession and a desire to offer outstanding and affordable dental care services for the community, he established D T Smile care in 2002. He obtained his Post-doctoral diploma from Annamalai University in the field of Medical Law and Ethics. He honed his  expertise in various facets of clinical dentistry by completing signature courseswhich includes “Nobel Fellowship Program“ in implant and esthetic dentistry, “Digital Smile Design”, “Dental Laminates, Crown and Bridges”, “Dental Photography” and “Full Mouth Rehabiltation” to name a few.

With a great flair and love for teaching, he associated himself with two of the prestigious institutes in Chennai and has trained several batches of undergraduate and post graduate dental students for more than 10 years. A record holder throughout his academic career, he went onto present several scientific papers and win awards at both national and international levels. Dr Elangovan has published numerous articles in medical and dental journals and has written chapters dealing with oral diseases in the field of dematopathology. An avid quizzer, he regularly conducts quiz programs for both undergraduate and post graduate dental students. He has been a panel member of examiners in various universities of Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh.

A keen fitness enthusiast, Dr Elangovan is a short distance marathon runner, and also daily indulges in sports activities like badminton and tennis. His other interests includes reading books and his favourite author is Robin Sharma

Meet Dr Elangovan


Academic appointment

  • Nov 2004 – Dec 2008 : Senior Lecturer, college of Dental Scences, Sri Ramachandra Unversity
  • Jan 2009 – July 2014 : Associate Professor, SRM University
  • July 2014 – Oct 2014 : Professor, SRM University

Awards

  • 2003 – Best Scientific Award – 12th National Conference of IAOMP – New Delhi, India
  • 2010 – Best Scientific Award – 32nd Asia-Pacific Dental Conference – Colombo, Srilanka
  • 2018 – Outstanding Dentist of the year – FAMDENT excellence in Dentistry awards, Mumbai, India
  • 2019 – Outstanding Dentist of the year – FAMDENT excellence in Dentistry awards, Mumbai, India

Guest lectures

  • Candida and its association with Streptococci – a microbiological study in Down syndrome, – 32nd Asia Pacific Dental Conference – Colombo, Srilanka May 2010
  • Prevalence of developmental disorders of the oral cavity in Chennai population: An epidemiological study- first international conference of IAOMP –  Chennai – December 2010
  • Immunohistochemical expression of MUC 1 mucin in oral inflammatory, premalignant and malignant oral lesions: An institutional study, –  Asia Pacific Dental Conference – Dubai, UAE 2014
  • Bilateral palatal ulcerations – a diagnostic enigma, – XI national conference of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist, – Manipal, – December 2002
  • HIV – yet to be conquered, – XII national conference of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist, – New Delhi – October-November 2003
  • Cancer, can we nip it in the bud,-  Clinical Society Meeting held at SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, Chennai – March 2010.
  • Expect the Unexpected,- Interactive Slide Seminar – Sri Ramamchandra University, College of Dental Sciences – October 2010
  • Cemento – ossifying Fibroma – a report of two cases – XX national conference of IAOMP – Hyderabad – November 2011
  • Oral cancer, the good, the bad, the ugly – Sri Balaji Dental College & Hospital – March 2013
  • Histopathology – made simple, easy & interesting – Saveetha National Undergraduate Convention 2013 – Saveetha University – September 2013.
  • Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancer – Tagore Dental College & Hospital – February  2014.
  • Its just normal- ORPAT 2016-  Tagore Dental College & Hospital – January 2016
  • immunobullous disorders – significance and care of oral lesions- National Dermatology and Venereology conference PULSE 2017 – Madurai, February 2017.
  • Importance of basic sciences in dental practice – Saveetha Dental College and Hospital – Chennai, November 2019

Publications

1.Argyrophilic Nucleolar Organizer regions (AgNORs) in   inflammatory,       premalignant and malignant oral lesions – a quantitative and qualitative assessment. “Indian Journal of dental Research” Apr – Jun 2008
2.Assessment of silver nucleolar organizing regions (AgNORs) in the cyst epithelium of multiple odontogenic keratocyst “SRM University journal of Dental Sciences” Vol 1(2) Jul – Sep 2010, pg 194 – 198.
3.Oral Lichen Planus: A Review on Current Medical Management “Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry” Vol 1(5) Jul – Aug 2011, pg 269 – 273
4.Talon Cusp In Fused Teeth – A Rare Concomitant Occurrence “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology”  Sep – Dec 2012.
5.Tissue processing of oral biopsy specimens – an adjunct to diagnosis – Journal of craniomaxillary disease vol 2, issue 1, 2013, pg 38-45.
6.Dental morphological characteristics – anthropological significance Journal of craniomaxillary disease – Journal of craniomaxillary disease vol 2, issue 2, 2013, pg 120.
7. Non dentigerous variant of unicystic ameloblastoma – a case report. SRM journal of research in dental sciences vol5, issue 3, july-september 2014

Membership

Professional / scientific organisations

  • Indian Dental Association
  • Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Indian Society of Dental Research
  • Indian Science Congress
  • Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, India

Testimonials

Dr.Elangovan is the Albert Schweitzer of Chennai. He diagnoses patient’s exact problems by the symptoms. He is quite open and suggests treatments that are best suited. Truly he is a doctor who makes the patient smile.

Uma Shankar


I know Dr.Elangovan for the last 12 to 13 years. He is an excellent dentist and a gem of a person. As a Transplant surgeon, I always envy his bedside manner and haven’t seen someone better than him in making the patient comfortable. He is extremely kind hearted and very humble person. I would always recommend him to anyone who needs a dental treatment.

Dr.Abdul Rahman
HPB and Transplant Surgeon
Cambridge,UK


The doctor’s polite attitude is his greatest boon which is magnanimously passed on to us. This attitude makes us feel at ease even during the process of treatment. My daughter had come for impacted canine both sides. The journey of the treatment was very smooth with negligible discomfort even during the surgical procedure. Our whole family of five people including a 90 year old is safely under the cosy care and expert guidance of doctor. In fact extraction of teeth and providing a particular clip for the nonegerian was wonderfully done by our expert doctor. We wish the doctor a very successful future in all walks of life.

R.Nithyashree


Dr.Elangovan has always treated my dental problems in a gentle and patient way. His humble kind and friendly approach as always made me feel welcome to his clinic. He is a boon to the society. I pray that may God grant him a long healthy peaceful and happy life. May he continue his good work forever.

M.Raveena


Dr Elangovan is very courteous polite and very kind in explaining issue and its treatment procedure. No wonder he has got so much of good reviews from his patients. Prescribed treatment is very effective and good value for money.

Thamizh


I have been his patient for more than 10 years. Time and again he proves his mettle, with virtue of high degree of professionalism, consideration of patient’s pain and need. I would consider him as one of the best dentist in Chennai. Will meet him soon for other RCs. All the best for his future endeavours.

Prasanth


The best dentist our family has ever seen. As most of us are abroad he treats us according to our convenience. I have been under his treatment from childhood. I have been complimented for my smile always which is only because of him. The best dentist always.

Mohammed


Patient and Meticulous! I was afraid to visit any dentist, but Dr.Elangovan proved to be a wonder guy who treats with such an ease, making me feel as comfortable during and after the treatment. Thanks to the great doctor.

N.Vinitha


I have been coming for dental treatment for the last 10 Years, excellent doctor. Very patient and hears all your problems. Gives correct advice and treatment. Never over prescribes any treatment. Even though I stay a bit far away I have never been to any other dentist. My parents are associated for the last 15 years. My personal experience and that of family is excellent

Veena

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