Smiles by Siddani

Oral health is an essential component of overall health, and its importance in public health cannot be overstated Dr Pujitha Siddani is a dentist committed to improving children’s oral health through public health strategies Dr Siddani's journey to becoming a pediatric dentist is an exceptional one that exemplifies the values of hard work, dedication, and passion

Dr. Siddani’s dental career began in India and sparked her interest in public health after she volunteered at a non-profit organization in India that cares for children through orphanages. The unaddressed dental needs of many children in the orphanages highlighted to her the influence and crippling effects of health disparities on children with no healthcare access To address this need, Dr Siddani developed a large-scale oral health program to bring dental services closer to the 7,000 children living in orphanages It was this experience that strengthened Dr Siddani’s resolve to pursue advanced education in the US to become a pediatric dentist competent in public health and with the ability to improve oral health outcomes for children from underserved communities.

Dr. Siddani’s training in public health enabled her to focus on advocacy and policy efforts to have a significant impact on children’s oral health in the US. She worked tirelessly in collaboration with schools and community partners to increase access to oral health services by linking children, youth, and families to no or low-cost dental resources Dr Siddani's advocacy of mandatory annual dental screenings (AB 1433) in California assisted in delivering dental services through school-based health centers to countless students in Los Angeles county Her outstanding contributions to the field of children’s oral health have been of tremendous consequence, especially for children with disproportionately high dental needs.

Dr. Siddani believes that every child’s well-being is deeply connected to the health and wellness of their community. She incorporates public health strategies and concepts into her practice model to ensure a positive influence at a community level Dr Siddani provides exceptional care for her patients in rural Colorado and offers dental services for special needs children in an environment that accommodates their unique needs She continues to be an advocate for high-quality dental care and its positive impact on children's overall health and their ability to thrive. Dr. Siddani’s commitment to public health and improving access to dental care is commendable and inspirational.