Overview
Dr. Maria Kuriakose is an Orthodontist with over 20 years of experience working in the Cranio-Maxillofacial Department at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. Throughout her career she has dedicated herself to treating children with cleft lip and palate deformities, as well as various craniofacial anomalies. She excels in providing comprehensive orthodontic care for adults, particularly in preparation for orthognathic surgery for patients with skeletal malocclusion. Her expertise ensures that each patient receives tailored treatment plans designed to improve both function and aesthetics. Her commitment to excellence and compassionate care has made her a trusted specialist in the field of orthodontics, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for her patients.
Area of Expertise
- Orthodontics for Cleft lip and palate patients and Patients with craniofacial deformities.
- Adult Orthodontics- For orthognathic surgery in patients with skeletal malocclusion.
Qualification
BDS
Trivandrum Dental college (1988).
Ph.D in Nuerophysiology
University of Bristol (1994).
Certificate in Orthodontics NYU
(M.D.S) Special interest in cleft and craniofacial deformities. Attended clinics of Dr. Grayson in NYU
July 2004- present
Professor, Dept of orthodontics, Amrita dental school Kochi.
August 2000-2003
Clinical Fellow and Resident, Dept. of Orthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry.
June 1999-Aug 2000
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Sciences, New York University College of Dentistry.
Sept 1997-Sept 1998
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Dental School, State University of Buffalo
March 1995-June 1996
Community Dental Officer (Orthodontics and Care of Special Needs) Sunderland, U.K.
Nov 1992- June 1994
Research Assistant in Physiology, Medical School, University of Bristol, U.K.
Aug 1988- Jan. 1989
House Officer, Dental School, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India.
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