Dr. Thiruvanamalai P Sivakumar, D.D.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1164405767
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Dr. Thiruvanamalai Sivakumar is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Frederick, MD, with 21 years of experience helping children feel comfortable and safe during dental visits. He specializes in all aspects of children's dental care, including exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and root canals, and uses advanced techniques like nitrous oxide and safe sedation to help anxious patients relax. Dr. Sivakumar is passionate about building trust with fearful children and transforming their feelings about dentistry—something he finds incredibly rewarding after decades in the profession. As a faculty member at the University of Maryland's pediatric dentistry program and an active leader in several dental associations, he stays current with the latest in children's dental health. He is accepting new patients and would be happy to care for your child's smile.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University of Connecticut, Fellow in Pediatric Dentistry
- Yale-New Haven Hospital Yale University, Fellow in Pediatric Dentistry
- Madras Dental College, Dental Degree (1989)
- University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Advanced General Dentistry Residency (2 years)
- Charles Clifford Dental School Sheffield, Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery and Restorative Dentistry
- University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Pediatric Dental Residency (2 years)
- Leeds Dental School, Clinical Assistant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- University of Connecticut Graduate School, Master's Degree in Dental Science
Board Certifications
- Board-certified Pediatric Dentist
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 11/28/2005
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- X-rays
- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
- Safe sedation
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Maryland State Dental Association
- Frederick County Dental Association
- Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Skygen (Healthy Smiles program)
Beyond the Office
Faculty with University of Maryland, Department of Pediatric Dentistry (15+ years)
Executive Committee Member, Maryland State Dental Association (10+ years)
Executive Committee Member, Frederick County Dental Association (10+ years)
Executive Committee Member, Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (8 years)
Executive Committee Member and volunteer, Skygen 'Healthy Smiles' program for Maryland's children
Faculty in Department of Surgery/Pediatric Dentistry at Yale University (2 years)
Wife is Dr. Savithri Sivakumar, a dental school classmate
Daughter is attending University of Pennsylvania Dental School with interest in Pediatric Dentistry
Daughter completed undergraduate at Johns Hopkins University with double major in Spanish and Molecular and Cellular Biology
Enjoys traveling and visits India at least once a year
Likes spending time at Bethany Beach area
Plays badminton
Watches cricket
Enjoys time with family and friends
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