Dr. Suman Challa, BDS, MSPH
Dental Public HealthNPI: 1225209570
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Dr. Suman Challa is a dental public health specialist in San Antonio with 18 years of experience helping communities stay healthy through preventive dental care. She earned her dental degree from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and completed advanced training in dental public health at UT Health San Antonio, plus a master's degree in health policy from Texas A&M University. Dr. Challa is passionate about reducing dental health gaps and serves as director of the Dental Public Health Residency Program while leading preventive care programs for Head Start children since 2010. She welcomes new patients and focuses on preventive dentistry, pediatric care, and helping families access quality oral health services.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- M.S. in Health Policy and Management - Texas A&M University (2005)
- Clinical Fellowship in Dental Public Health - UTHSCSA-Dental School (2007)
- B.D.S. in Dentistry - Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2000)
- Residency in Dental Public Health - UTHSCSA-Dental School (2006)
Credential: BDS, MSPH
NPI registered: 03/14/2008
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Areas of Focus
Beyond the Office
Head Start Varnish Rotation (since 2014)
Head Start Prevention Rotation (since 2010)
Dental Public Health Residency Program Director
Principal Investigator on $5.7 million Center for Medicare Services grant providing comprehensive oral healthcare to nursing home residents
Principal Investigator on HRSA Dental Faculty Development and Loan Repayment Program
Contributor to Post Doctoral Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
Focus on serving uninsured and underinsured populations
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