Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology

About Us


  • Oral Medicine and Radiology, the discipline comprises the specialties of Oral Medicine, which deals with clinical diagnosis and management of a wide range of orofacial conditions oral precancers, oral mucosal diseases, orofacial pain, salivary gland diseases, temporomandibular joint disorders and oral manifestations of systemic diseases amongst many.
  • The specialty of Oral Radiology deals with diagnostic oral and maxillofacial imaging. Our department is well equipped with both conventional and state-of-the-art advanced imaging modalities contributing to efficient patient care as well as research.
  • We have a fully digital picture archiving and communication system aiding in convenient access to radiographic images from all departments in the dental college.
  • Our students are trained primarily focusing on clinical skills, communication skills, and counseling which constitute the baseline in establishing the trust with the patient which is most important for successful clinical practice.
  • Gives hands-on training in taking and processing radiographs with the necessary precautions. Students are motivated to participate in conferences, and seminars and to present scientific papers/posters across the state and the country and we also constantly encourage their aptitude for research.
  • We also have a connected tobacco cessation centre which helps in identifying individuals who need help quitting and are managed accordingly. Our department as a whole strives hard, giving our best to deliver quality oral health care to patients and impart thorough knowledge to students, our humble contribution to the betterment of mankind.

OUR VISION


  • To train dental graduates in the field of oral medicine and Radiology with appropriate skill and knowledge, enlightening them to know the art of diagnosis prevention, and management of all oral diseases.
  • To provide effective and expert patient care.

OUR MISSION


  • To identify and cultivate new knowledge in the realm of science, transforming oral health care practices and related technologies for the benefit of individuals, families, and communities.
  • To facilitate enhanced research activities for social welfare.

Infrastructure


  • Department Library
  • Intra Oral Camera
  • Museum - Advanced 3D learning aids
  • Carbon Monoxide Analyzer
  • Latest Imaging Modalities CBCT
  • IOPA-RVG
  • Digital OPG