Dr Sandhya Ramanujam

Dental Surgeon, Certified Life Coach & Counselor, Clinical Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner

Dr. Sandhya Ramanujam is a leading  dental practitioner, proficient in all phases of dentistry and specializes in the placement and restoration of Dental Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry. She has worked extensively in the US, India and Nigeria in a clinical and academician capacity.

 Her forte includes Smile Makeovers utilizing implants, crown and bridge work and veneers. She plans out and executes the' teeth in an hour' concept with dental implants.

Her vast experience as a dental auditor for insurance companies led her to complete a post graduate program in Medico Legal Ethics from the Prestigious National Law School, India.

She owns a private practice in San Diego, CA, USA – Bernardo Dental Care, which has been providing comprehensive dental treatment to patients since 1995. The practice is geared towards fostering professionalism and excellent care in a high-tech setting.

She has set up a State-of-the-Art Dental Wing at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria which is a 450 bedded hospital performing the most intricate procedures using highly specialized equipment. She is currently involved in setting up a Dental University at the Afe Babalola Teaching Hospital campus and is on their Faculty.

She enjoys speaking at various conferences pertaining to Dentistry and Applied Behavioral Sciences. Being an avid academician she routinely gives lectures internationally, on topics related to Patient care and documentation, Dental Law, Implantology and Aesthetic rehabilitations. She integrates the necessity of good communication skills for dentists in her lectures.

She has authored a book on “Medico Legal Aspects for The Dental Practitioner” which was published by Jaypee Publishers in 2010. She is currently working on her second publication on Practical Implantology.

She is a Distinguished Toastmaster and has held the position of a Division Director. She believes in the need for developing public speaking skills and with that intent she started a Gavel Club for the youth and has held over 75 Youth Leadership Training programs.

As an entrepreneur she has owns a wellness center called Saama Wellness, in San Diego, CA (USA), which houses Holistic offerings under one roof namely Dental (Bernardo Dental Care), Health Workshops, Training programs( Holistic and Vocational), Communication and Leadership programs for the youth and adults, Hypnotherapy and Counseling.

Her strong belief in Mind-Body integration has led her to delve deeply into holistic sciences such as hypnotherapy, inner child, law of attraction and heal your life concepts. That, coupled with a Master’s in Psychology and an International Coaching Certification, has led her to pursue the healing of the body through the mind. She works with her clients by helping them look inward to seek answers and work on themselves. She works with women empowerment groups helping abuse victims recapture control of their lives. She has a very strong spiritual grounding and has enhanced her understanding of the Universe by studying Vedic Sciences, Psychology, Hypnotherapy & Behavioral Sciences. Her background in medical training gives her an enriched understanding and a very practical & result-oriented approach towards Spirituality & Holistic Healing.

She is the President of SD Nari- a non-profit organization for women and is on the Advisory Board for Salveo Healthcare.

She resides in San Diego, CA. She loves walking on the beach and finds it meditative. Coming from a close knit Army family, she has a zest for life. She enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and exploring new places. She is always open to new experiences in life.