Founder

About Us

Our clinic is founded on the belief that a confident, healthy smile can truly change lives. We are passionate about helping our patients achieve smiles they feel proud to share. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care in a comfortable, sterile, and safe environment where every patient feels welcomed and at ease. With highly trained and experienced professionals, we prioritize each patient’s needs to deliver efficient, stable, and long-lasting treatment results. By continually advancing our knowledge, technology, and facilities, we strive to offer modern, reliable, and compassionate dental care to every patient we serve.

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About Our Founder

Dr. K. Jyothindra Kumar, a native of Trivandrum and alumnus of Loyola School, earned his dental and orthodontic specialist qualifications from the University of Kerala. He holds Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow and is a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics. He was also honored with a Fellowship in Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and awarded a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) for his contributions to orthodontics.

He had a distinguished career in the Kerala Medical Education Department from 1980 to 2020, serving as Professor of Orthodontics at Government Dental College, Trivandrum, and later as Principal of Government Dental Colleges in Trivandrum and Kottayam. He retired as Joint Director – General of Medical Education and Head of the Kerala Dental Education Service, and also played a key role in establishing the Government Dental Colleges in Alappuzha and Thrissur.

Qualifications & Professional Affiliations

​Education - Specialty – Orthodontics Fellowships SENIOR (Academic & Administrative) POSTS HELD Professional Affiliations

​Education  - Specialty – Orthodontics :

D.Sc : Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, Saveetha University, Chennai –2014

FDSRCS.Ed : Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Ad Hominem, Royal College of  Surgeons of Edinburgh,  Scotland , UK -2000

MDORCPS : Membership in Dentofacial Orthopedics, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow.1999

M.Orth.R.C.S.Ed :  Membership in Orthodontics, Royal College of Surgeons,  Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. -1996

D.I.B.O : Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics. 1999

M.D.S.: Master in Dental Surgery, Orthodontics, University of Kerala.1983

B.D. S. : Bachelor in Dental Surgery, University of Kerala.1978

  1. Fellow, Indian Board of Orthodontics (FIBO)
  2. Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, India Section. (FPFA)
  3. Fellow International College of Dentists, India Section.(FICD)
  4. Fellow, International Medical Science Academy, Indian Section.(FIMSA)
  5. Fellow,  Academy Dentistry International, India Section. (FADI)
  6. Fellow, Indian Society of Dental Research (FISDR)
  7. Fellow, World Federation of Orthodontists  (FWFO)
  8. Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine-UK (FRSM)
  1. Joint Director – General of Medical Education, Government of Kerala from  2012 to 2020.
  2. Principal, Govt Dental College, Kottayam from 2008 to 2012.
  3. Principal,  Govt Dental College, Tvpm from 2006 to 2008.
  4. Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Kerala from:  (i) 2015-2017 (ii) June.2006 – 2008
  5. Ph.D Guide,Faculty of Dentisty, University of Kerala from January, 2002.
  6. Professor & Head, Dept of Orthodontics, Dental College, Trivandrum from 96.to 2006.
  1.   Life Member, Indian Dental Association.
  2.   Life Member, Indian Orthodontic Society.
  3.   Fellow, World Federation of Orthodontists since 1996.
  4.   Founder & Life Member, Indian Begg Study Group.
  5.   Member, IADR , International & India Section. Member –  Craniofacial biology Group.
  6.   International Member, British  Orthodontic Society.
  7.   Associate Member, European Orthodontic Society.
  8.   Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, U.K.
  9.   Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine, UK
  10. Fellow - Pierre Fauchard Academy, India Section..
  11. Fellow - International Medical Science Academy, India Section. 
  12. Fellow -  Academy Dentistry International, India Section.
  13. Fellow - Life Member, International College of Dentists, India Section
  14. Founder -  Life Member, Indian Academy of Dental Educationists.
  15. Life Member,  Society for Biomaterials & Artificial Organs in India.
  16. Founder  Member, Indian Association of Forensic Odontologists.
  17. Life Member,  Society of R & D Managers in India.
  18. Member,  Material Research Society of India.
  19. Member,  Dental Educational Society of India.
  20. Life Member,  International Union for Health Education.
  21. Associate Life Member,  Indian Academy of Hospital Administration.
About Us

At Dentia, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized dental care for patients of all ages. Our skilled team uses the latest technology to ensure comfortable, efficient treatments and beautiful, healthy smiles for life.