About Kalaiselvi Karivalavan, DDS

Dr. Kari hails from a vibrant, busy, metropolitan city in southern India called Chennai. She graduated from Saveetha Dental College and was affiliated with Dr. MGR Medical University where she also completed a one-year residency. Dr. Kari acquired a unique blend of experiences in India: she attended many oral cancer research camps in the southern district and carrying out extensive research in endemic fluorosis in Tamil Nadu. She also treated under-served populations and promoted dental education there. Dr. Kari immigrated to the U.S. and underwent the advanced training program at New York University College of Dentistry, to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery with honors in 2011. She is fluent in English and Tamil. Dr. Kari immigrated to the U.S. and underwent the advanced training program at New York University College of Dentistry, to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery with honors in 2011. She is fluent in English and Tamil. Dr. Kari has been married for 18 years to Kari, a mechanical engineer working for Adient. They have a daughter named Poongi—a brilliant girl. Their second daughter Kayal (2006-2008) was lost to Krabbe leukodystrophy. Much of Dr. Kari’s community support goes to organizations that search for a cure. Dr. Kari was recently blessed with an adorable son. The family also has a German Shepherd puppy named Subramani who has proven to be a great companion to the children. When she is not working, Dr. Kari enjoys spending her free time reading dental journals and being with her family. She has a great passion for cooking and gardening as well.