This department deals with the identification of milk and permanent teeth, nomenclature detailed study of morphology, its arrangement in the oral cavity, as well as its working & eruption pattern with other adjacent oral structures. Dental histology deals with normal development of teeth, oral cavity and its surrounding and supporting structures. Also deals with microscopic study of above said structures.

DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS

Prosthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. It is “the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral funcation, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.” The department of prosthodontics educates undergraduate and postgraduate students and provides prosthodontic care in the areas of fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontic, and occlusion. At the undergraduate level, the faculty provides training in fixed and removable prosthodontics. Students in the postgraduate program of prosthodontics are provided advanced training in fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics. The postgraduate student is trained to manage the care of all patients requiring moderate furthers the scholarly activities through faculty and student’s research. image (18)The department has state of the art equipment to cater to the various complicated rehabilitative needs of patients. The student will improve clinical skill by treating a wide variety of patients and will learn how to determine if a particular clinical situation requires consultation with other specialties. A fully equipped seminar hall with multimedia facility is available for conducting seminars. A fully installed ceramic unit and restorative Dental Laboratory capable of doing specialized laboratory work helps both the undergraduate and the postgraduate students to deliver comprehensive treatment.

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTIC

This discipline plays an important role in establishing the foundational concepts of dentistry to the undergraduate dental students in caries diagnosis, prevention, repair and restorative techniques. The primary goal of department of conservative dentistry & endodontics encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of sequelae of dental caries and includes the technique and procedures to restore the teeth to full function & appearance in an aesthetically pleasing manner with as little loss of healthy tooth structure as possible. It also involves performing root canal treatment and associated surgical procedures to rid the tooth of its offending malady. The treatments provided include various fillings, root canal treatment, surgical endodontic, bleaching & management of traumatized teeth. image (16)The postgraduate department has state of the art equipment which includes digital radiography & intraoral imaging, apex locators, thermoplastisized G.P system, thermaprepplus kit oven, reduction gear hand-piece and operating microscope. A fully installed ceramic unit and restorative dental laboratory capable of doing specialized laboratory work helps postgraduate students to deliver a comprehensive treatment. The preclinical section os equipped with simulators and phantom heads and students are trained on both extracted natural teeth and ivorine teeth. The undergraduate clinic is also well equipped and students are well trained in decision making, planning treatment and its execution.

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS

Orthodontics, formally known as orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics, is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions which may be a result of tooth irregularities, disproportionate jaw relationships or both. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control & modification of facial growth later known as Dentofacial orthopedics. The department of orthodontics educate undergraduate & postgraduate students. Undergraduate program is designed to enable the students to diagnose, analyze & treat common orthodontic problems by preventive, interceptive & corrective orthodontic procedures. Clinical practice is limited to collection & analysis of records & correction of mild occlusal problems with removable appliances. The post graduate program requires a minimum of three academics year for completion. A high level of advanced clinical skills & original research & dissertation in any of a number of related fields are required. The post graduate student is trained to manage the care of all patients requiring moderate to complex orthodontic treatment. The student is exposed to different therapeutic philosophies through independent study, demonstration and practice. The department has a fully functional laboratory equipped with trimmers, lathes, sandblasting units & advanced gadgets. The student will improve clinical skills by treating a wide variety of patients & will learn how to determine if a particular clinical situation requires consultation with other specialties. A fully equipped seminar hall with full multimedia facility is available for conducting seminars, jounal clubs & case presentations. The department is currently treating over 400 patients on fixed, removable & myofunctional appliances.

DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTICS

Preiodontics is that branch of dentistry that focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Gum tissue serves as a protective layer that covers the jaw bone and the roots of the teeth. The gums and the underlying bone anchor the teeth in their place. With healthy gums the patient’s chances of problem is at a lower risks. Fums tissue in adults is prone to inflammation caused by the bacteria that are commonly found in the mouth. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease in genetically-susceptible individual. Bacteria found in plaque produce toxins that irritate the gums and cause them to turn redness, swelling and bleeding easily. If these continuous for a prolonged period of time the gums detach from the teeth causing pockets(spaces to from). Plaque can also harden into a rough, porous substance known as calculus(or tatar). More recently research has linked gum health to certain systemic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Other factors such as tobacco use and genetic predisposition can contribute to gun infection as well as in diagnosing problems with the gums. Treatments vary from non-surgical therapies to surgical procedures.

image (21)There are various procedures available for the restoration of gums and other periodontal disease in the traditional form of flap surgery along with bone grafting and use of GTR membrane and other technique such as Gingivectomy, state of the art Periodontal plastic surgery for root coverage of exposed roots to bring in the state of healthy and stable condition. In recent years the awareness among patients have resulted in tremendous for the preservation and prevention of tooth loss, felt presence of importance to save the natural tooth rather than going for replacement. Apart from that more cosmetic forms of treatment in the form of lasers have given new dimension on periodontal treatment approach. Advances in dentistry have been so dramatic that dentists are now into tissue engineering and isolating stem cells from dental tissue and manipulating them for tissue reconstruction.

DEPARTMENT OF ORAL MEDICINE & DENTAL RADIOLOGY

As mouth is the main gate of our body and teeth are the guards, if the teeth are strong the digestion is perfect and the diseases may not enter the body. This is the aim of our institution to make all teeth perfect and good condition. The department of oral medicine and dental radiology is the department where the all types of oral and maxillofacial diseases are diagnosed and proper treatment is advised. This is the department where the patient has to go first, carefully examined and advised. Students are trained in this department. They learn the examination of the patient by taking history, diagnosis and they are taught how get investigations done and treatment, radiographic technique is also in their syllabus and they are trained to take radiograph and its interpretations. There are 10 dental chairs in the department and 4 X-ray machines. Department has all types of diagnostic instruments, X-ray which are taken are Orthopantomograph (OPG), expta Oral radiographs of skull and mandible and X-ray of teeth. Department has 2 extra oral radiographic machines and 2 intra oral radiographic machines, X-ray dryer and developer machines. X-rays are taken by the trained Radiographers. Average patients which are visiting are approx 120/day, which are examined by all qualified Doctors in the department and then advised for treatment at various departments of this college. image (28)The diseases like ulcers, lichen planus, candidacies, sub macous fibrosis, diseases of tongue, precancerous lesions, neuralgia, herpes, myofascial pain bruxism etc. are treated in the department. Post graduated clinicians are available to treat the patients as well to teach the students.

DEPARTMENT OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a branch of dentistry to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. Treatments performed in this department include:

• Dentoalveolar surgery ( surgery to remove impacted teeth, difficult tooth extractions, extractions on medically compromised patients, bone grafting or preprosthetic surgery to provide better anatomy for the placement of implants, dentures, or other dental prostheses).
• Diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant pathology, cysts, tumors etc.
• Diagnosis and treatment of soft and hard tissue trauma of the oral and maxillofacial region (jaw fractures, cheek bone fractures, nasal fractures, Le Fort fracture, skull fractures and eye socket fractures).
• Diagnosis and treatment of chronic facial pain disorders.
• Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint(TMJ) disorders.
• Extraction of decayed, diseased and non restorable teeth.

The department deals with all kinds of surgical treatment procedures. Extreme importance is given to sterilization of instruments. The undergraduates carry out meticulous maintenance of instruments and they never fail to sterilize instruments everyday and prior to every case. Students are trained to simulate the clinical scenario, wherein they are trained to evaluate every case, chart a treatment plan and carry out all the treatment procedures in that patient.

Community department helps to give better understanding for the patient, as patient should be treated as a part of community rather than a specific and to realize the importance of implanting the future dental practice. In last community dentistry provides the specialized skills and knowledge that will enhance the future practicing dentistry and to indentify the community health problems and in last suggest approaches for their correction.

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Pediatric dentistry is one of the youngest branches of dentistry, growing with leaps and bounds to reach the highest summits in dental sciences. It encompasses almost every aspect of dentistry and forms an integral part for the management of complex craniofacial disorders in infants, children, young adolescents and medically compromised patients. The pediatric dentistry department has the state of art technology of latest dental equipment & materials to make it on par with emerging trends. The department is dedicated to approach all children with affection and tender care. It also takes equal responsibility of educating and counseling parents in child oral health. Pediatric dentistry virtually includes the essence of all branches of dentistry like diagnosis, Oral Surgery, Rehabilitation, Endodontic, Orthodontics, Preventive Dentistry & also includes the newer avenues like lasers and nano dentistry.

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

Aristotle gave the name anatomy about 2300 years back. Anatomy means “To cut and see”. Anatomy deals with lot of disciplines like Embryology, Osteology, Histology, Mylogy, Angiulogy, Radiology, Comparative and Gross Anatomy.

image (52)The vision of department is to provide comprehensive fundamental, Theoretical and practical knowledge of Human Anatomy to both undergraduate and post graduate students in simple, easily understandable way.

The anatomy department of our institute is situated on ground floor. We have a well equipped Histology section with our microscopes for each student. We have a embalming room with cadaver storage facility.

We have complete Human skeletons and a big bone bank. Bones are issued to students for study at home. The embryology models and charts are in plenty. Along with preserved wet specimens of human organs. Stress is given to students to understand surface markings of all important structures. The practical hall walls are covered with important posters and charts.

Department has traditional and high tech methods of teaching. Routine doubt clearing sessions are encouraged at regular intervals. Assessment and examinations are conducted as per guidelines.

image (53)The collage library is well equipped with standard textbooks. The students are free to study in library or else get them issued whenever they want. The library is air conditioned and situated in a noise free area of college.

The department wants to ignite the fire of anatomy subject in students. Thus, ensuring a sound & successful dental surgeon of future.

This Department deals with two subjects, GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY AND MEDICAL BIO-CHEMISTRY

1. GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

General Physiology deals with Homeostasis, Blood, Muscle & Nerve, Digestive System, Excretory System, Body temperature & function of skin, Endocrinology, Reproduction, Cardio-Vascular System, Respiratory System, Central Nerves System.

2. MEDICAL BIO-CHEMISTRY

The major aim is to provide a sound but crisp knowledge on the biochemical basis of the life processes relevant to the human system and to dental/medical practice.

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

This Department deals with the sources and nature of drugs, dosage forms; prescription writing; pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs), mode of action of drugs, combined effects of drugs, receptor mechanism of drug action, factors modifying drug response, adverse drug reactions; drug interactions, Implications of General Principles in clinical dentistry. Teach students to Prescribe drugs for common dental and medical ailments, To appreciate adverse reactions and drug interactions of commonly used drugs, Critically evaluate drug formulations and be able to interpret the clinical pharmacology of marketed preparations commonly used in dentistry.

This Department deals with two subjects. General Pathology and Microbiology.

GENERAL PATHOLOGY

This subject deals with scientific study of disease processes, which result in morphological and functional alterations in cells, tissues and organs to the study of pathology and the practice of dentistry. To recognize and analyze pathological changes at macroscopically and microscopical levels and explain their observations in terms of disease processes, Diagnosis and clinical features.

MICROBIOLOGY

Aim of this subject is to introduce the students to the exciting world of microbes. To make the students aware of various branches of microbiology, importance, significance and contribution of each branch to mankind and other fields of medicine.

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL MEDICINE

The role of this Department is to put Special emphasis on the importance of various diseases as applicable to dentistry. Such as :-
1. Special precautions/ contraindication of anaesthesia and various dental procedures in different systemic diseases.
2. Oral manifestations of systemic diseases.
3. Medical emergencies in dental practice. A dental student is taught in such a manner that they are able to record the arterial pulse, blood pressure and be capable of suspecting by sight and superficial examination of the body – diseases of the heart, lungs, kidneys, blood etc. Further be capable of handling medical emergencies encountered in dental practice.

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

This Department deals with acquaintance of student with various diseases, which may require surgical expertise and to train the student to analyze the history and be able to do a thorough physical examination of the patient. The diseases as related to head and neck region are given due importance, at the same time other relevant surgical problems are also addressed. At the end of one year of study the student have a good theoretical knowledge of various ailments, and are practically trained to differentiate benign and malignant diseases and be able to decide which patient requires further evaluation. Further, the following aspects are covered.
1. HISTORY OF SURGERY
2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY
3. WOUNDS
4. INFLAMMATION
5. INFECTIONS
6. TRNSMISSABLE VIRAL INFECTIONS
7. SHOCK AND HAEMORRHAGE
8. TUMOURS, ULCERS, CYSTS, SINUS AND FISTULAE
9. DISEASES OF LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
10. DISEASES OF THE ORAL CAVITY
11. DISEASES OF LARYNX, NASOPHARYNX
12. NERVOUS SYSTEM
13. FRACTURES
14. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIVE SURGERY
15. ANOMOLIES OF DEVELOPMENT OF FACE
16. DISEASES OF THYROID AND PARATHYROID
17. SWELLINGS OF THE JAW
18. BIOPSY etc.