Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology is unique in that it combines Oral Medicine and Radiology. It amalgamates the fields of oral medicine, which involves the diagnosis and management of oral diseases, and oral radiology, which focuses on the use of imaging techniques to diagnose and evaluate oral conditions. This specialty bridges traditional areas of health, between medicine and dentistry as it deals with the oral manifestations of systemic diseases. From access to state-of-the-art infrastructure to over the years this department has been committed to achieve excellence in imparting professional education in the field of Oral Medicine and Radiology, research and assesses the success of its programs using the highest standards of quality, innovation and visibility.
UG PROGRAM:
The teaching program for undergraduates includes didactic lectures, demonstration of x-ray techniques and clinical discussion by the faculty. Apart from casing the essential curriculum defined by DCI, the department encourages students-
At the conclusion of the course the students shall acquire skills in -diagnosing diseases, instituting various investigations, taking and interpreting intra oral radiographs, and effective communication with the patient.
PG PROGRAM:
The 3 year Post graduate program is well structured with clearly defined goals, which grooms the PGs for management of various Oro-facial pathologies and various radiographic techniques specified. The MDS program also inculcates and helps the PG students to develop-
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Publications-150
Professionals in this field engage in research to advance the understanding and management of various oral and maxillofacial conditions, as well as to enhance diagnostic and treatment modalities. The Department is having more than 100 articles published in various National, International, Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals.
Books-12
The Staff from the Department have more than 8 Books in National and International Publication Houses.
Patents- 16
The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology is having 15 Patents to its credit.
Conferences/CDE/Webinars Organized: 5
Over the years the department has organized various National Level Conferences, CDE programs, Workshops and Webinars under the esteemed banner of IAOMR.
Awards:
The Staff and Postgraduate students of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology have secured various awards in National, International and in Specialty Conferences and Symposiums
Staff awards-10
PG awards- 5
View moreThe Department of Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics specializes in the correction of abnormalities of jaw and teeth through the use of various removable and fixed appliances. Treatment takes the form of pre-adjusted edgewise appliances, lingual appliances , ceramic braces, myofunctional appliances, clear aligners, surgical orthodontics and micro implant based orthodontics.
The Department has excellent facilities ranging from separate UG and PG clinics with advanced digital imaging and treatment simulation system, a first, which enables planning of complex procedures.
A combination of classroom lectures and practical experience at the clinic provides students with excellent understanding of procedures. With research being an important goal of the department, all PG and PhD students undertake research projects. The department currently has around a 1000 on-going cases covering all aspects of the specialty.
VISION
The Department is continuously upgrading the clinical work, research and academics in the field of Orthodontics.
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POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME:
The Department boasts of state of the art treatment facilities
Specialized Training:
The postgraduate section has adequate dental chairs with all modern amenities. The post-graduate program prepares qualified dentists to manage the full range of Dentofacial discrepancies like Cleft lip and palate, temporomandibular discrepancies and various craniofacial syndromes. The department also conducts interdisciplinary discussion for cases like Ortho-perio cases, orthognathic cases and pre prosthetic cases, which fall within the responsibility of the Orthodontics
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
The undergraduate are trained by means of lectures with demonstrations, tutorials, preclinical, laboratory, and clinical work. The training program is supervised by eminent faculty.
Under Graduate students on posting are being taught about the subject through clinical discussions and demonstration and are made to work on patients reporting to the department.
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A 3-year strategically designed preplanned academic, research and clinical curricula to become an expert in Pediatric Dentistry.
Department of Pediatric was established in 1996 with the aim of comprehensive training of undergraduate & postgraduate students to acquire knowledge & skills in order to enable them to effectively deal with the problems encountered. Pediatric and Preventive dentistry is a vital part of preventing and treating any dental issues that may arise during early childhood and hence forms one of the most important branches of dentistry. It is that branch of dentistry concerned with the dental care and treatment of children till the age of 14 years. When it comes to the health of your child's primary teeth, there is no better time than now to start practicing excellent oral hygiene. Good oral hygiene starts as early as infancy. Whether you're nursing or bottle feeding, you should begin incorporating some type of dental hygiene regimen as soon as possible. This is an important part of dental care because it prevents bacteria from continuing to grow, which may eventually lead to other dental diseases .This branch of dentistry besides diagnosing dental decay also identifies habits at an earlier stage and intercepts them immediately. This branch also deals with children with special health care needs.
The department offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses .
UG PROGRAM:-
Students are taught by academicians and practitioners with years of rich experience in the field. They are also given the chance to observe theoretical learning in application at the Rama Dental College and Hospital. The programs offered by the Department adopt a comprehensive approach to dental education and cover a wide range of topics from patient education and investigations to preventive services and treatments such as Restorations, Minor extractions. Fluoride application and oral prophylaxis .
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MASTERS IN DENTAL SURGERY (Pediatric Dentistry and Preventive Dentistry):-
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Prosthodontics treatment provided includes the fabrication of:
Clinics and Laboratories
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DEPARTMENT ACHIEVEMENTS:
Publications: More than 75
Books:More than 25
Patents:2 patents
MoU: 2 MoUs
View moreThe Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology includes final diagnosis of the disease by means of using microscopic, biochemical and other features and its correlation with clinical as well as radiological findings. This can be combined with latest advanced investigative techniques.
The Department helps various clinicians by giving confirmatory diagnosis hence it occupies a unique position in the healthcare community. A thorough knowledge of Oral Pathology and Microbiology therefore lays the foundation for accurate diagnosis which in turn lays the ground for precise treatment.
UG Programme
The department’s UG programme encompasses the subjects of Dental Anatomy & Histology and Oral Pathology extended over the first three years of the BDS course.
The department equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately diagnose diseases and disorders of the oral cavity. Students learn about Dental anatomy, Embryology, Oral Histology, Oral Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Odontology.
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Post Graduate Programme
The MDS programme in the department is a 3 year specialized training module aimed at training dental surgeons in various routine and advanced diagnostic techniques for a career as an oral pathologist.
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Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics is the branch of dentistry which deals with the treatment of caries , malformed, discolored , unesthetic, or fractured teeth, pulpal and periapical diseases and dental pain management. Our vision is to create an environment conductive for enhancement of restorative and endodontic skills.The department has set up its own high standard in patient care, education and research.
The department offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses
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Periodontics is the branch of dentistry which deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the gingiva and supporting structures of the teeth. Thus, the mission of the Department of Periodontology is to provide excellence and innovation in education and patient care with utmost precision and compassion as well as educate them about the importance of personal oral hygiene.
The department has a well segregated section for patient reception, counselling and treatment and a completely different area dedicated to academics. It has a fully air conditioned undergraduate and postgraduate section equipped with all instruments, and materials required for comprehensive dental care of the patients. The post graduate clinic is bolstered with cutting edge facilities including micro-surgery, soft tissue LASER, electrocautery and an implant surgery unit. The department has a state of the art seminar room with all the audio-visual facilities which enhances the education experience of the students. It also has an integrated department library with a vast collection of books, student library dissertations, journals and seminars.
With this the department offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), dental hygienist diploma courses and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme to its students.
UG PROGRAM:
The teaching program for undergraduates includes didactic lectures, demonstration of non-surgical periodontal techniques and clinical discussion by the faculty members. Apart from teaching the essential curriculum defined by DCI, the department encourages students-
PG PROGRAM:
This 3-year postgraduate program in periodontology will make skilled Periodontists, capable of diagnosing, treating, and preventing periodontal diseases. The program promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing PG students to work effectively with other dental specialties and healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
Advanced Clinical and Research training in Periodontics which include:
DENTAL DIPLOMA:
The department offers a two-year dental hygienist diploma course with an intake of 20 students each year. By the end of the course students will be able to:
PhD PROGRAMME (DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY):
College offers PhD programme in periodontology. The curriculum has a well defined systematic approach for any scholar to enjoy and learn during their course. The department provides:
DEPARTMENT ACHIVEMENTS:
Publications- 200
Books- 15
Patents- 15
Conferences/CDE/Webinars Organized: 22
Awards:15
Staff awards-15
PG awards- 21
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES/OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
FACULTY
Our staff are well trained with required skill. sets and volume of cases to ensure hands on experience to all the trainees and achieve competence in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Expertise, competence and familiarity
“Innovation is the combination of different ideas, contribution and contribution of different minds”
State of the Art Infrastructure
Undergraduate Training
The oral surgical curriculum for undergraduates is split into two parts with the trainees being exposed to basics of local anaesthesia and management of medical emergencies at the chair side in the III year and the core maxillofacial surgery in the final year of Under graduation.
Postgraduate Training
Involves the Diagnosis and treatment of
Intensive Surgical Training Program with Skin to skin Hands on Guidance
The trainees are exposed to complete spectrum of maxillofacial surgeries during their tenure and are provided with an opportunity to pursue advanced training.
Learn from the Master Minds
Trainees receive mentorship from renowned professors and surgeons with over three decades of unparalleled experience. The combination of exceptional mentors, large patient volumes, and advanced infrastructure brings out the best in our trainees
Implantology Unit
Faculty and students play an active role in the management of patients requiring dental implants, staying abreast of the latest information and techniques in this rapidly evolving and crucial field.
Department Achievement
Welcome to Rama Dental College & Hospital, where excellence in education meets compassionate patient care.
The esteemed faculty members are highly experienced expertise and dedicated in the field of dental education and work towards providing the best dental care for the patients.
Hands-on training under experienced faculty, preparing students for real-world practice.
Providing personalized and compassionate care for patients' oral health needs.