Mary Anbarasi Johnson
Biography
Working as a professor and Head in pediatric nursing department ,CMC Vellore.I worked as Clinical Nurse Specialist in PICU for a year and as Assist Professor in USA for two years.US faculty &friends went out of their ways to help me.I also worked as Assit.Director of Nursing,in Saudi Arabia Defence Sector, ( Kamis Mushayt Armed Forces Hospitals for the Southern Saudi Arabia Region) ,I have learnt much about military from the excellent and amicable team there . I have served in CMC Vellore as Deputy Nurisng Superintendent for staff training and quality assurance,NABH Co-ordination, HICC -coordination etc. I have been CMC Instituitional research board member for more than 4 years. CMC gave me opportunity to be secretary for the HICC (Hospital Infection Control Commiittee )secretary for a term.CMC gave me opportunity to be Master trainer for International Projects like GFATM ,IMNCI at national level aswell national projects like ICMR Infection control ,Child Sexual Abuse Protection ,OSCE by Dr.MGR Medical university aswell Diabetic of Educators programme etc. It also gave me opportunity to be examiner or paper setter for various levels of nursing students for 6 universities and inspector for Dr.MGR Medical University .I am very much interested in reviewing articles.I have published in 70 national , international journals and presented in around 30 national and international conferences. I have also contributed for 5 book chapters and published two books . I have completed “Lean Six Sigma -Academy Europe ,green ,yellow and black belt in Saudi. NGO “INSO” had awarded me aswell ,I am thankful to them aswell thankful to SAS society for giving me the fellow membership with them(FSASS) .I am given opportunity to be the chief editor for a book on “Trends in Engineering, Management and Arts” and editor for two ” Management books”.I recently received “Life Achiemement Award “ by the SAHEI ,The Best Faculty award and Best Administrative Officer Award was also bestowed this year by Coimbatore academy, India. My alma mater helped me to get “Presidents Gold Medal for standing first in the university for Bsc ( N) programme.CMC research guidance has given me opportunity to be speaker at many international conferneces aswell to be advisory member or editorial member or executive editor or reviewer in more than 80 international journals and Chief Editor for two Indexed International Journal.I am also conferred with the European Anexas Excellence Award and Ramicento International ‘s –“ Icon of the Year Award “ , “Asia Pacific Nurse Specialist “ and “Leadership Excellence Award 2024 ” recently.Eudoxia Royal Golden Assembly’s(US) FRAIL membership was given in 2024 aswell the “Royal Golden -Best Academician Award ” was bestowed by them in 2024.I extend my sincere thanks to them.
Research Interest
As a professor and Head in pediatric nursing department ,CMC Vellore
worked as Clinical Nurse Specialist in PICU for a year and as Assist Professor in USA for two years
Abstract
Dental Hygiene in children -Pediatric Nurses Roles
Dental hygiene among children is a critical component of overall health and well-being, as early oral health behaviors can significantly impact long-term dental outcomes. Pediatric nurses play a pivotal role in promoting good dental hygiene practices and preventing oral health issues in children. Their involvement extends beyond basic care, encompassing education, guidance, and early intervention to ensure proper oral hygiene habits are developed from a young age. Through regular monitoring of oral health, offering preventive care advice, and educating parents and caregivers about the importance of oral hygiene, pediatric nurses contribute to reducing the prevalence of dental caries and other oral health problems in children. This abstract explores the various roles pediatric nurses play in fostering dental hygiene, the challenges they face, and the strategies they employ to support both children and families in achieving optimal oral health. By emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, the abstract underscores the necessity for pediatric nurses to be well-versed in oral health practices to improve the overall health outcomes of children.
