Anu Viswanathan

Background

About Anu Viswanathan

Dr. Anu was raised in Mumbai and spent her childhood training in jazz and classical Kathak dance. Her combined interest in art and science led her to dentistry, graduating in 2008 with a bachelor’s in dental surgery in India. Raised in a tradition of philanthropy, Dr. Anu volunteered to help underserved communities and provided free dental treatment in Mumbai while she was working as a full-time private practice general dentist. After nine years of private practice in Mumbai, during which she started and operated her own solo practice for the last six years, she moved to USA with her husband. In the United States, she attended The University of Colorado and obtained a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and was awarded for her work in periodontics, oral pathology and special needs care. After Colorado, Dr. Anu moved on to the University of Pittsburgh where she trained extensively in periodontology, earning a master’s degree and becoming proficient in periodontal plastic surgery, esthetic crown lengthening, atraumatic extractions, implant surgeries (including full-mouth rehabilitations), bone regeneration and reconstruction, biopsies, laser surgery and sinus lift procedures. She was also trained in intravenous conscious sedation techniques to help patients with dental anxiety. During her residency, Dr. Anu was a finalist in the research poster presentation at the Academy of Osseointegration and was awarded the Osteology Foundation student grant in 2023. She is also a finalist for the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Research Forum Poster Competition 2023. As a resident at Pitt, she served as the student ambassador to the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. Dr. Anu strives to present sound, evidence-based treatment options to her patients and prides herself on honesty, empathy, compassion and integrity. This has helped her relate to patients throughout her career, building trust and comfort. In her spare time, Dr. Anu and her husband,Mitul have travelled extensively and enjoy exploring cultures and cuisines. They enjoy hiking and running, and have even scaled a few 14ers. Board Eligible Periodontics and Implant Surgeon •special interests in soft tissue grafting, gum recession coverage,intra oral bone grafting, full mouth implant reconstruction, sinus augmentation,surgical extractions, moderate sedation in office •minimally invasive surgeries