GOLD Speakers
Dr Padminee Krishnan, BDS, MDS, FMPS
- Speaker Type: 2026 Main Presentation
- Country: India
Biography:
Dr. Padminee Krishnan is an Airway-Focused Pediatric Dentist and the Founder of Giggles & Grins Kids Dental Clinic, a state-of-the-art pediatric dental centre in Adyar, Chennai, with a satellite branch in Dadar, Mumbai. With over 8 years of clinical experience, she is deeply committed to raising a generation of cavity-free and braces-free children through prevention-first, airway-centered, and child-friendly dentistry.<br>
Her clinical expertise spans functional frenuloplasty, infant oral motor assessment, breastfeeding support, myofunctional therapy, pediatric dental sleep medicine, jaw expansion, needleless injections, laughing gas sedation, and full-mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia. She leads an interdisciplinary, in-house team that includes a Speech-Language Pathologist, Lactation Consultant, Feeding Therapist, and Baby Sleep Consultant, ensuring comprehensive and holistic care for every child.<br>
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Padminee is passionate about education and advocacy. She founded PRISM, a professional learning platform that trains dentists and healthcare providers in airway-focused pediatric dentistry and functional frenuloplasty. For parents, she created MYOFLIX, an engaging educational platform designed to empower families with practical tools to support optimal oral and airway development from infancy onward.<br>
Recognized for excellence, Dr. Padminee was awarded the Charaka Award for Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry (2025) by the Indian Dental Association, and Giggles & Grins was honored as the Best Pediatric Dental Practice in South India by Voice of Healthcare. Guided by her belief that “a well-informed parent is a child’s first dentist,” she continues to inspire both families and professionals to prioritize early airway, breathing, and oral health.</br></p>
Her clinical expertise spans functional frenuloplasty, infant oral motor assessment, breastfeeding support, myofunctional therapy, pediatric dental sleep medicine, jaw expansion, needleless injections, laughing gas sedation, and full-mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia. She leads an interdisciplinary, in-house team that includes a Speech-Language Pathologist, Lactation Consultant, Feeding Therapist, and Baby Sleep Consultant, ensuring comprehensive and holistic care for every child.<br>
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Padminee is passionate about education and advocacy. She founded PRISM, a professional learning platform that trains dentists and healthcare providers in airway-focused pediatric dentistry and functional frenuloplasty. For parents, she created MYOFLIX, an engaging educational platform designed to empower families with practical tools to support optimal oral and airway development from infancy onward.<br>
Recognized for excellence, Dr. Padminee was awarded the Charaka Award for Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry (2025) by the Indian Dental Association, and Giggles & Grins was honored as the Best Pediatric Dental Practice in South India by Voice of Healthcare. Guided by her belief that “a well-informed parent is a child’s first dentist,” she continues to inspire both families and professionals to prioritize early airway, breathing, and oral health.</br></p>