Meet Dr. Chithra Durgam

Dr. Chithra Durgam’s “Dr. Durgam Experience” was featured in Amazon’s Alexa Stories, recognizing her as one of the first dentists to integrate voice technology into patient care. Through Alexa, she shared dental tips and guidance, showing how voice assistants can make oral health information more accessible and engaging.

Forbes highlighted Dr. Durgam’s innovative use of voice AI to connect with and educate patients. The article focused on how she uses conversational technology to improve communication and build stronger patient relationships.

Dental Entrepreneur highlighted Dr. Durgam’s  24 years of experience, practicing at Aesthetic Dental in North Bergen, New Jersey. She is known for integrating advanced technology into her practice, offering services such as clear aligners, dental bonding, and laser gum therapy. Additionally, she has been involved in community initiatives, including providing mouthguards for special needs children and supporting foster children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a dental leader, Dr Chithra Durgam has made engaging with the community and helping mentor other dentists a priority. She also is an innovator creating the dentist directory DentalEvidence.com, providing evidence based articles on every day dental questions. Her efforts in this area have been highlighted in the Voice of Healthcare Summit and the forthcoming book Voices of Healthcare by Dr. Matt Cybulsky.

In Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk, Dr. Chithra Durgam is highlighted as a trailblazer in integrating social media into dentistry. She utilized platforms like Musical.ly (now TikTok) to create engaging, educational content about dental procedures, making the dental experience more approachable and appealing, especially to younger audiences. Her innovative approach not only attracted a new generation of patients but also positioned her as a thought leader in the dental community

As a dental leader, Dr Chithra Durgam has made engaging with the community and helping mentor other dentists a priority. She also is an innovator creating the dentist directory DentalEvidence.com, providing evidence based articles on every day dental questions. Her efforts in this area have been highlighted in the Voice of Healthcare Summit and the forthcoming book Voices of Healthcare by Dr. Matt Cybulsky.

As a dental leader, Dr Chithra Durgam has made engaging with the community and helping mentor other dentists a priority. She also is an innovator creating the dentist directory DentalEvidence.com, providing evidence based articles on every day dental questions. Her efforts in this area have been highlighted in the Voice of Healthcare Summit and the forthcoming book Voices of Healthcare by Dr. Matt Cybulsky.

201 Magazine recognized Dr. Durgam in its “Best of Bergen” feature, noting her inclusion in Crushing It! and her innovative use of digital platforms to connect with patients and grow her practice.

In 2016, the Associated Press (AP) published an investigative report questioning the effectiveness of flossing, a practice long recommended by dental professionals and health authorities. The AP’s investigation analyzed 25 studies on flossing, finding that the evidence supporting its benefits was “weak” and “very unreliable.” Many of these studies were criticized for small sample sizes, short durations, and potential biases, often funded by the flossing industry itself. Dr. Durgam refuted these claims and discussed the importance of daily flossing.