Sajitha Kalathingal
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Undergraduate Health Professions: Dental Hygiene
Bio
Dr. Sajitha Kalathingal is a Professor and Director of Radiology in the Department of Oral Health &Diagnostic Sciences at the DCG Dental College of Georgia. She earned Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from India and Masters in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Kalathingal’s responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate radiology courses.
Dr. Kalathingal is a member of AAOMR and a diplomate of ABOMR. She serves on local and national committees and makes significant contributions to the specialty by actively engaging in CE courses and other professional activities.
Dr. Kalathingal is a pioneer in promoting teaching with technology. Her other interests include research with digital imaging technologies and maintaining a robust clinical practice utilizing advanced imaging services.
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Education
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MS, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
University of North Carolina -, 2005
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DDS, Dentistry
Mangalore University, 1995
Certifications
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BCRD
Am Brd of Oral & Maxillo Radio, 2005
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Masters in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
The University of North Carolina , Chapel Hill, 2005
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DEN
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 2006
Awards & Honors
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Councilor, Public Policy & Scientific Affairs
AmericanAcademy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, 2024
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Outstanding Faculty member
Dental College of GA/ Augusta University, 2018
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Councilor, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Section
ADEA, 2018
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Most Valuable Person P&T committee service
Dental College of GA, 2017
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OKU DCG -President
OKU National Honor scoiety, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEIM 5611
Intro to Oral Implantology
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RSDS 5492
Introduction to Clinic Dent II
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DSOM 5402
Oral Diagnostic Sciences II
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DSRD 5211
Radiology
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DSRD 5692
Radiology Clinic II
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CLCR 8014
Dental Implantology
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DSCP 5701
Diagnostic Sciences Conference
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BMOM 5101
Intro to the Oral Microenviro
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RSDS 5391
Introduction to Clinical Dent
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PERR 7001
Orientation for New Residents
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CLCR 8006
Radiology
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DSRD 5591
Radiology Clinic I
Teaching Interests
Radiology- Physics and Techniques
Digital Radiography
Advanced imaging using 3D techniques
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Osteosarcoma of the Jaws: Report of 3 cases with emphasis on early clinical and radiographic findings, 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- The role of software in quality assurance in indirect digital intra oral imaging, 2020
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Management of Large Radicular Lesions Using Decompression: A Case Series and Review of the Literature., 2019
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Postprocessing of all-zirconia restorations in digital dental radiographs: a quality assurance predicament., 2018
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Application of radiopaque micro-particle fillers for 3-D imaging of periodontal pocket analogues using cone beam CT, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Advanced imaging techniques and its clinical applications
Digital radiography
Educational projects- Teaching with technology
Department Service
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P&T Ad hoc committee for reviewing non-tenure
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Dental Associates
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CEPAC
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty recruitment committee - OBDS
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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OHDS Emergency and COOP committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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DCG
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Clinical Education and Process Advisory Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Recruitment
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Continuing education committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Students academic affairs review committee
2014 - Present
University Service
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Patient Family centered care
2010 - Present
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Radiation safety
2006 - Present
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Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
2014 - 2016
Professional Service
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Continuing education
2019 - Present
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CE, Cone Beam Computed Tomography
2019 - Present
Role: Director
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CE on Cone Beam Computed Tomography
2018 - Present
Role: Director
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Kiawah Island CE course
2017 - Present
Role: Director
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American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Awards Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
