Dr. Tharani has completed BDS from Priyadarshini Dental college, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu and MDS from P.M.N.M Dental college, Bagalkot, Karnataka, She is presently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital. she has special interest in Forensic dentistry, child abuse and Neglect, Dental care of children with special needs and child Psychology.