The Oral Health Gap: Beliefs Vs Behaviour

Dr. Divya Vaishnavi is a final-year postgraduate student in the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar. Passionate about improving children’s oral health, her academic work focuses on the intersection of behaviour, perception, and preventive dentistry. With a keen interest in public health, she has actively contributed to research addressing oral health disparities in children. Her dedication to community outreach, evidence-based practice, and academic excellence is reflected in her dissertation and scholarly contributions. Dr. Vaishnavi aspires to continue advancing paediatric oral health through research, education, and compassionate clinical care.