DentiSight - Dr. Anjali K V
Name: Dr. Anjali KV (MedBound handle: @Anjalkv1997bvb)
Birth Place: Kannur, Kerala, India
Educational Qualification: BDS, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala, India (2016-2022)
Languages you speak or write: English & Malayalam
What do you do?
I am working as an associate dentist. I have pursued certification courses in medical writing, content writing, pharmacovigilance, and advanced Excel.
What prompted you to choose this profession?
I was interested in pursuing the medical stream.
What is the best part about being a dental student/professional?
I had an opportunity to learn about different treatment modalities and also got the opportunity to interact with patients.
How do you like spending your free time?
Glancing at nature, reading, doing crafts
Which is your favorite subject in dentistry and why?
My favorite subject is Periodontics. I am curious to know how pathogenicity can affect gum tissues and bone.
Which is your least favorite subject in dentistry?
Prosthodontics, as it is very boring.
What are some studying tips you use to retain and understand things better?
I wake up in the morning which helps me to grasp better. I had this habit of making notes on tough topics.
Which dental procedure(s) do you enjoy/anticipate doing the most?
Restoration
What do you enjoy more, doing an RCT or extracting teeth?
Extracting the teeth
What are some challenges you face in your professional field?
Uncooperative patients
How would your friends describe you?
Genuine and simple
What has been the best/ most memorable moment in your dental school so far?
My graduation day
Has dentistry impacted your food choices? Like, do you consume less sugary and sticky food items?
Yes
As a dental health professional, what is your dental health care regime?
I use mouthwash along with brushing
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
Definitely, in the writing field.
Where would you like to work in the future?
I would like to start my entrepreneurship
What is your dream travel destination?
Thailand
Tell us a secret talent(s) that the world does not know about you.
Doing crafts.
What are you not very good at?
Understanding people
A quote that resonates deeply with you?
Serendipity
Any other point(s)/thought(s) you would like us to know about you? Please feel free to share with us.
A hypersensitive girl with a dream of visiting different countries, and learning new skills.
(DentiSight/Anjali K V/Dr.Lakshmi Aravind)