DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTOLOGY

Overview And Scope

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-

1. To make integrated seminars and posters.
2. To learn clinical diagnostic skills and periodontal management of medically compromised patients.
3. To have exhaustive hands-on exposure in clinical diagnosis and differential diagnosis of various periodontal diseases and conditions.
4. The department organizes periodic workshops, seminars and hands-on courses on various advanced periodontal surgical techniques for its undergraduate 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:

1. Non-surgical periodontal therapies.
2. Systemic & local anti-microbial therapy.
3. Host modulation treatment.
4. Various periodontal flap surgery.
5. Implant and Perio- Plastic Surgery.
6. Reconstructive Periodontal Surgery.
7. Periodontal Microsurgery and Electrosurgery.
8. LASER applications for different periodontal disease and conditions.
9. Advanced Periodontal Research Program.
10. Training in performing various Chair side investigations
11. Interdisciplinary periodontics.
12. Piezosurgery

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:

1. Take detailed Case History.
2. Learn Patient education & motivation skills.
3. Perform Scaling and root planning.
4. Advise various mechanical and chemical plaque control measures.

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:

1. State-of-the-art facilities to ensure advanced learning.
2. To train students to become a good researchers who can be part of the global dental research , and contribute to research organizations and research universities across the world.

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

• The department conducts multiple CDE: conferences/seminars/hands-on courses, symposia by the eminent national speakers for its faculty and students.
• Periodic workshops and short-term courses are being conducted regularly.
• Celebration on Special Days by organizing camps and nukkad-natak, pamphlets, toothbrush & tooth paste distribution and free treatment for its patients.
• Organizing competitions for students and patients to raise awareness on oral & periodontal health.