Dr. M. S. Muthu
Founder & Chief Pediatric Dentist Pedoplanet Children’s Dental Centers
Dr. M. S. Muthu
Founder & Chief Pediatric Dentist Pedoplanet Children’s Dental Centers
Dr. M. S. Muthu is widely recognised as a pioneering figure in paediatric dentistry in India. With over 24 years of clinical and academic experience, he has redefined how child dental care is delivered, with empathy, precision, and innovation at its core.
In 2004, Dr. M. S. Muthu founded Pedoplanet, South India’s first exclusive children’s dental centre, with a simple mission: to create a safe, child-friendly space where kids could receive world-class dental care without fear. Today, his legacy extends far beyond clinical practice.
Academic Excellence & Thought Leadership
- BDS – Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital (1995)
- MDS – Paediatric Dentistry, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai University (1999)
- Ph.D. – 2010 (4th Paediatric Dentist in India to earn a doctorate)
- Membership – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2016)
- Alumni – University of Washington, Seattle (Dental Clinical Research Methods, 2007)
National & Global Impact
- Chair, Centre for Early Childhood Caries Research (CECCRe) – Sri Ramachandra Institute
- Joint Secretary, Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
- General Secretary, Indian Society of Dental Traumatology
- Chair, Global Task Force on “Cleft Without Caries”
Contributions to Dental Science
- Author of the textbook: Paediatric Dentistry – Principles and Practice (Elsevier)
- Proposed key clinical classifications
- Modified Talon Cusp Classification (2005)
- Dens Evaginatus Classification (2011)
- OXIS Classification of interproximal contacts (2018)
- Multiple research grants totalling ₹6.24 crores
- First Indian recipient of the Paul P. Taylor Award, American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (2020)
- Winner of Dr. Lakshmanan Gold Medal (High Impact Factor Publication) – 2015, 2017, 2018
Dr. M. S. Muthu commitment goes beyond clinical outcomes. He is passionate about mentoring young dentists, advocating for evidence-based care, and ensuring every child receives respectful, research-backed treatment, especially those with special health needs, cleft conditions, and complex oral challenges.