Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai The TN Dr. MGR Medical University March, 2003
BDS:
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore Bangalore University March, 1998.
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Served as EC member for the Indian Orthodontic Society
Served as EC member of Dental Council of India
Awarded with the ‘Best woman achiever in academics’ award
PUBLICATIONS:
Abirami Vetriselvan, Saravanan Pichai, Revathi Peddu, Ashok Kumar Talapaneni, Devikanth Lanka, Aruna Dokku. A Finite Element Analysis of Mandibular Anterior Intrusion Using Mini-Screws With Three Different Implant Insertion Angles. Cureus 17(12): e99879. DOI 10.7759/cureus.99879 2 of 13. (December 22, 2025)
Priyadharshni Ramachandran· Shweta Nagesh· S. P. Mani· Revathi Peddu· Boyapati Ramanarayana. Gadolinium‑doped hydroxyapatite coating on orthodontic miniscrews— an in‑vitro analysis.
Aruna Dokku, Varikuti Angelina Praisy, Revathi Peddu, Devikanth Lanka, Saravanan Pichai, Ashok Kumar Talapaneni, Abirami Vetriselvan, Sanjeev Jakati. Knowledge and Awareness of Orthodontic Malocclusions and Optimal Treatment Timing Among Primary School Teachers in Andhra Pradesh. Cureus 17(11): e96202. November 06, 2025.
Gonuguntla Y, Peddu R, Talapaneni A, Dokku A, Lanka D, Pichai S. Evaluation of root resorption of mandibular anterior teeth at the end of stage I with three different alignment archwires. APOS Trends Orthod. doi: 10.25259/APOS_327_2024
Nataleya Felix, Shweta Nagesh, Lalitha Chintala, Revathi Peddu, Ravindranath Dhulipalla, Ramanarayana Boyapati. Development and Preliminary In Vitro Evaluation of Paprika-based Disclosing Agent for Postorthodontic Composite Removal. World Journal of Dentistry, Volume 16 Issue 6 (June 2025)
Sumana I, Jakati S, Revathi P, Aruna D, Devikantha L, Saravanan P. Perception of a Perfect Smile: Do Specialists See Beauty Differently? Granja Journal. 2025 Nov;8(11)
Dr T. Kiran Kumar, Dr. Ashok Kumar Talapaneni, Dr. Revathi Peddu, Dr. Devikanth.Lanka, Dr. Aruna Dokku, Dr Sanjeev Jakati, Dr. Saravanan Pichai. “Anti-Microbial Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Hexametaphosphate Coated Elastomeric Modules.’’ IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861.Volume 24, Issue 2 Ser. 2 (February. 2025), PP 80-93
Chanduka M, Nagesh S, Peddu R, Dhulipalla R, Mandagaddi RJ, Boyapati R. A Comparative Assessment of Adjacent Teeth Morphologies, Angulations and Inclinations in Buccal and Palatal Impacted Canines- An Observational Study. Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery.2025;21(3) 64-73 doi:10.58240/1829006X-2025.3-64
Pichai S., Peddu R., Dokku A., Lanka D., Talapaneni AK, Prasanna KL. Reliability of hand dimensions and mandibular canine index as indicators in sex determination. JIDA 2024; XVII; 22-28. https://doi.org/10.33882/jida.15.37160.
Pichai S, Peddu R, Dokku A, Lanka D, Talapaneni AK, Prasanna KL. Comparison of the antibacterial effects of Nano silver containing mouthwash with Chlorhexidine mouthwash in orthodontic patients. Journal of Indian Dental Association (JIDA). 2024 Sep;18(9)
Lanka D, Krishnaveni J, Peddu R, Dokku A, Pichai S, Bellam S. Comparative evaluation of the hyoid bone position in skeletal Class III subjects with and without cleft. Paripex – Indian Journal of Research. 2024 Aug;13(08):95–99. *doi:*10.36106/paripex
Siva Prasad Sripathi, Revathi Peddu, Ashok Kumar Talapaneni, Kalyani Mallavarapu, Aruna Dokku, Devikanth Lanka, Saravanan Pichai, Souren Bellam, Shaik Asma Bhanu, Lakshmi Kalyani. (May 31, 2024) Effect of Second and Third Molar Eruption Stages on First Molar and Maxillary Arch Distalization With Modified Palatal Anchorage Plate and Beneslider: A 3D Finite Element Analysis. Cureus 16(5): e61403. DOI 10.7759/cureus.61403
Peddu R, Mallavarapu K, Talapaneni AK, Dokku A. An innovative and conservative approach to molar distalization. J Int Clin Dent Res Organ 2024;16:93-7.
Somasekhar Majji, Revathi Peddu, M. Kalyani, Devikanth, Aruna Dokku and Bhargavi Nuvusetty. Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage Under APC Plus, APC Flash-Free and Conventional Stainless Steel Brackets: An In Vitro Study. J Indian Orthodontic society 2022;1-7.
Revathi Peddu, Aruna Dokku, Kalyani Mallavarapu, Devikanth Lanka. Driftodontics – A case series. International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry 2022;8(1):91–94.
Shaukari S, Bellam S, Nandan KR, Peddu R. Saliva as a reliable diagnostic tool during the coronavirus disease times: A focused review. Indian J Dent Sci 2021;13:294-7.
Lakshman Chowdary Basam, Prasad Mandava, Vijay Kumar Chava, Revathi Peddu, Ram Chowdary Basam, Sravanthi Tammineedi. Atraumatic Orthodontic Banding Procedure- Indirect Banding Technique. Short communication. International Journal of Dental and Health Sciences, January, 2020, Volume 07,Issue 01.
Lakshman Chowdary Basam, Revathi Peddu, Sravanthi Tammineedi, Ram Chowdary Basam. Institutional approach for the management of patients in orthodontic office during COVID‑19 pandemic. Saint International Dental Journal. Jan-June 2020; 4:4-10.
Lakshman Chowdary Basam, Revathi Peddu, Ram Chowdary Basam, Sravanthi Tammineedi, Prasad Mandava, Souren B, Devikanth Lanka , Sandeep T. Continuing Dental Education [CDE] and its role during COVID 19 Pandemic. Global Journal Of Medical Research: J Dentistry & Otolaryngology. Volume 20, Issue 8, Version 1.0, 2020.
Padala RG, Peddu R, Nuvusetty B, Mallavarapu K, Banswada SR, Mood TN. Effect of Fluoride-releasing Elastomers on Mutans Streptococci in Dental Plaque: An In Vivo Study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2019;20(9):1061-1066.
Peddu R, Nuvusetty B, Dokku A, Chadalawada D. Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy for mandibular retrognathism: Two case reports. Indian J Dent Sci 2019;11:51-5
Peddu R, Nuvusetty B, Dokku A, Devikanth L. Orthodontic uprighting of severely impacted mandibular permanent second molar with TMA spring. J NTR Univ Health Sci 2018;7:276-80
Dokku A, Peddu R, Prakash AS, Padhmanabhan J, Kalyani M, Devikanth L.Surface and mechanical properties of different coated orthodontic archwires. J Indian Orthod Soc , 2018; 52:238-42.
Peddu R, Mallavarapu K, Lanka D, Nuvusetty B. Implant‑supported maxillary incisor intrusion. Indian J Dent Sci 2018;10:109-12.
Revathi Peddu, Bhargavi Nuvusetty, Aruna Dokku, Dharmendra Chadalawada.Bilateral saggital split osteomy- surgery first approach for correction of skeletal class II. Journal of Indian Orthodontic society, Volume 52 Issue 2 April-June 2018. 133-136.
Bhargavi Nuvusetty, Revathi Peddu, A Sai Prakash, M Kalyani, L Devikanth, Dharmendra Chadalawada. Assessment of changes in pharyngeal airway size and hyoid bone position following orthodontic treatment of class I bimaxillary dento – alveolar protrusion. Journal of Indian Orthodontic society, Vol 50 Issue 4 Oct‑Dec 2016 215-221.
Katta AK, Peddu R, Vannala V, Dasari V. Management of horizontally impacted dilacerated lateral incisor. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2015;7:S728-30.
Kalyani. M, Revathi. Peddu, SRK Reddy, Sai prakash A. Lower incisor extraction – can it be justified. Journal of Dr.NTRUHS, 2015;4(4) 286-290.
Vasu Murthy Sesham, Anupriya Jaitly, Lalitha Chigurupati, Praveen Kumar Neela, Pavan Kumar Mamillapalli, Revathi Peddu. Comparison of frictional resistance between various bracket types and archwire materials ligated with low-friction and conventional elastic ligatures. Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2015;4(4) 246-252
Anilkumar Katta, K. Karthik, Venkataramana Vannala, N. Kurinji Kumaran, Revathi Peddu, and Vaishnavi Dasari, “Mandibular Second Molar Protraction with Temporary Anchorage Devices–A Case Report.” International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research, vol. 2, no. 6A (2014): 1-4. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-2-6A-1.
Sadhiq Khan Pattan, Revathi Peddu, Shyam Kumar Bandaru, Devikanth Lanka, Kalyani Mallavarapu, Azher Banu Pathan. Efficacy of Super Slick Elastomeric Modules in reducing Friction during Sliding: A Comparative in vitro Study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, September-October 2014;15(5):543-551
Anilkumar Katta, Navaneet Krishnan Kurunji Kumaran1, Adusumilli Sai Prakash, Revathi Peddu. Management of bimaxillary dento alveolar protrusion with lingual appliance. Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2014;3(2) 136-139
Revathi Peddu, Uma Maheswari, Kalyani.M, Shymakumar B. Sai Prakash Adusumilli, S.R.K.Reddy. Mechanical reaction of facial skeleton to rapid palatal expansion devices using laser holography: An In-vitro study. The Journal of Indian orthodontic society, October-December 2013; 47(4):426-432.
Sk. Tanveer Ahamed, Revathi Peddu, Shyam Kumar Bandaru, Kalyani Mallavarapu, Sai Prakash Adusumilli, S. R. K. Reddy. Comparison of measurements from conventional, scanned, and photographed lateral cephalograms: An in vitro study. Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2013;2(4): 261-268