Venkata Gorthi Chandana, BDS, MDS, MBA, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Diagnosis & Oral Health at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, followed by an MBA from the University of New Brunswick in Canada. Her academic and clinical background spans periodontal care, comprehensive oral health education, and supportive instruction for dental students in both preclinical and clinical learning environments.