Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

About

The specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery is unique. The scope of the specialty is extensive and includes the diagnosis and management of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa such as mouth ulcers and infections.

COURSE DETAILS:

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION IN OMFS:

Third and final year under graduate students are extensively trained in basic surgical skills related to exodontia and minor oral surgical procedures.

POST GRADUATE EDUCATION IN OMFS:

It prepares students for a career in teaching, research and practice in our speciality.

  • Professional honesty and integrity are to be fostered.
  • Treatment care is to be delivered irrespective of social status, cast, creed, and religion of the patients.
  • Develop an attitude to seek opinion from allied medical and dental specialities, as and when required.
  • Exposure to varied range of clinical cases and extensive practical training is provided.
  • Students are allowed to select their research topics which they to complete within 18 months of the course.

Staff

Message from HOD

To reach the pinnacle of surgical excellence by adopting the modern cutting edge technology and advanced skills for teaching and training of dental students and professionals, who will utilize their knowledge and skill to serve humanity.

Dr Mahesh Kumar R
MDS

 

 

DEPARTMENT EVENTS / NEWS:

KEY FEATURES:

  • Seminars, Discussions, Journal Article reviews and clinical case discussions.
  • Innovative teaching technique
  • Problem based learning and enrichment programmes are conducted regularly to improve the clinical acumen of the students.
  • Continuing dental education programmes are conducted regularly where external experts are invited to enhance the knowledge of students.
  • All the teaching faculty are updated about recent advancement in the field of Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery and regularly attain conferences, workshop and CDE programmes.

Collaboration:

  • Kidwai cancer institute, Bengaluru for training of postgraduates in oral cancer.

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