Dr. Rupamalini S N, Reader in the Department of Periodontics at M.R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore. She has completed BDS from M. R. Ambedkar Dental college and Hospital under Bangalore University and Post graduation from M R Ambedkar Dental college and Hospital under RGUHS and has 11 years of academic teaching experience Dr. Rupamalini S N has contributed significantly to the field of periodontics through her research work and has 8 publications in both national and international journals. In addition, she has received training in basic Implantology and laser dentistry. She is a passionate about teaching and is actively involved in organizing Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes.