ORAL MEDICINE AND
RADIOLOGY

Overview And Scope

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-

• To make integrated seminars and projects.
• Learning of diagnostic skills and medical management of oral diseases
• Exhaustive hands on exposure in Diagnostic Radiology where they learn to take different radiographic views and image interpretation

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-

• The Comprehensive Research oriented program which focuses on Clinical based research and Evidence based learning methodologies.
• PGs are trained in Intra-oral and Extra-oral Imaging techniques and also in Advanced Diagnostic techniques such as CBCT, Ultrasounds, CT and MRI
• The clinical workup of the special case is an unwavering area of focus.
• Vital Staining and biopsy procedures for different pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.
• Students are encouraged to practice recent trends in the management of diseases via Laser and TENS therapy, Ultrasound Therapy along with Basic Life Support and Emergency Management.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

• In diagnosis and treatment of various potentially malignant and malignant disorders affecting oral cavity
• Diagnosis of oral manifestations of systemic diseases
• Special training in taking of various Intraoral as well as Extraoral Radiographs and its interpretation
• Training in performing various Chair side investigations
• Training in performing and interpreting CBCT
• Interdisciplinary case discussions
• Special training in providing treatment to patients with Oro-facial/TMJ pain

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES/OUTREACH PROGRAMS

• Conducted National level conferences under the esteemed banner of IAOMR
• Conducted various CDEs / Webinars/Hands –on workshops by eminent national speakers on various Latest Diagnostic and treatment modalities for treating oral lesions
• Various Workshops are being conducted on advanced imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, CBCT ,Ultrasounds etc
• Conducting various Short Term courses, Conferences, Workshops , Guest Lectures, Extension activities
• Celebration on Special Days are key highlights , these include-
• World Oral Cancer Day
• World No Tobacco Day
• National Oral Medicine and Radiology Day
• World Radiography Day
• World Diabetes Day
• World AIDS Day

DEPARTMENT ACHIVEMENTS:

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