S. Sakthi Devi (MDS, PGDHPE, Associate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from WCLI – USA (World Clinical Laser Institute) and Laser India Academy – New Delhi, Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from Laser India Academy – New Delhi) Department of Periodontology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) (Deemed to be University), Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Campus, Pondy – Cuddalore Main Road, Pillaiyarkuppam, Puducherry – 607402, India. Research and Academic Experience: She has 15 years of research and academic experience. Research Area: Her areas of research include periodontal medicine and lasers. She is also interested in exploring chair-side teaching methods and introducing microteaching. Number of Published papers: She has published 35 papers in reputed journals. Special Award: She has received several Best Paper and Poster awards at various national and international conferences. Any other remarkable point(s): She plays a vital role in the following areas: • Annual member: Indian Dental Association (IDA – Puducherry) • Life member: Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) Life Member: Indian Society for Dental Research (ISDR) • Life Member: Laser India Academy • Member of Dental Education Unit (DEU) of the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University and AIDE (Association of Indian Dental Educators). • Member secretary: PO – CO Analysis of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences (2015 till date) • Member: Web Committee of Indira Gandhi institute of dental sciences • ( 2020 till 2021 ) • Member: Internal Assessment Committee of Indira Gandhi institute of dental sciences (2018 till 2021) • Member: Research Promotion and Progression Committee (2024 till date). She is a Peer reviewer in national and international journals.