Overview

All cases which report to the hospital are screened, in the department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, diagnosed and referred to other departments for appropriate treatment. The diagnosis and treatment of anomalies and diseases of the teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues are the main goals of this department. Cases of Oro Facial Pain, Mucosal lesions, Cysts, Benign, Malignant tumours of the jaw, TMJ & Salivary gland disorders are diagnosed, investigated and treated in the department of Oral Medicine Diagnosis & Radiology.

The students are taught the required clinical skills in the diagnosis & treatment of various oral lesions. They also get trained in laser excision of soft tissue lesions, non-surgical management of Temporo mandibular disorders by therapeutic Ultrasound & Advanced diagnostic aids such as Computerised Tomography, Cone Beam Computerised Tomography, Radiovisuography, Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The potential thrust areas include

• Oral Cancer
• Oral Potentially malignant & malignant lesions
• Dental management of medically compromised individuals
• Geriatric oral care
• Palliative oral care
• Tobacco cessation counselling
• Advanced diagnostic aids such as Ultrasound, CT, CBCT, MRI

VISION

The department of Oral Medicine envisages to be a pioneer in providing quality oral care, teaching and research involving the various diseases of the oral and maxillo facial complex.

MISSION

To achieve affordable, universally accessible , scientifically acceptable oral health care for all.