oral maxillofacial surgery



HOD's Message


Welcome to the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Department of Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, One of the Premier Dental Institutions. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is an exciting area of Dentistry that is rapidly expanding due to the high demand for additional academic research in this scientific arena. The program is designed toward students who want to not only be successful human beings, but also to be recognized as leaders in the field of dentistry, as well as play an important role in the socioeconomic system.


We are particularly interested in teaching, diagnosis, research and community service. Our staff members are enthusisastic and work hard to instil the young generation’s interest in the subject. Our department teaches Dental Anatomy, Oral Histology, Oral Pathology and Microbiology in first, Second and Third BDS programmes.


The faculty engages in a series of discussion with the students on a variety of subjects, allowing them to communicate and shape their thought process. We have a student mentoring programme in place to ensure that we bring out the best of all of our students.








The Faculty has given numerous presentations at National and International Forums, both in India and Abroad; they have numerous publications in National and International journals; we serve on various journal review boards; and we are committed teachers with a scientific bent of mind who are always willing to support our students. Students and Faculty have brought honour to our esteemed institution and expect to so even more in the coming years.


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT


  • The Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology was established in the year 1989. The department provides service on Oral Pathological diagnosis of specimens since 1991. The postgraduate (MDS) course started in 1998 with an annual intake of two students which was raised to four in the year 2007.
  • Oral Pathology and Microbiology is a specialty of dentistry and discipline of Pathology deals with the nature, identification and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region as such it occupies a unique position in the health care community for both the dental and medical professions.
  • Oral Pathology and Microbiology correlate human biology with the signs and symptoms of human disease. The oral Pathologist attempts to understand oral disease so that it can be properly diagnosed and adequately treated.

AIMS


  • Our aim is to provide accurate diagnosis for different types of diseases. The department also functions in conjugations with hematology providing basic data required to begin any appropriate treatment. The diagnosis submitted by us aids the surgeons to have insight into disease process, give adequate treatment thereby improving the prognosis.

OBJECTIVES


  • Teaching and learning of subjects such as Oral Pathology, Oral microbiology, Oral Histology, Tooth Morphology, Oral Physiology & Biology, Forensic Odontology and Research Methodology.
  • Provide academic service with international standard to dental personnel and the public.
  • Provide service in tissue diagnosis with quality and standard.
  • To publish original study/research and review articles in National and International journals of Oral Pathology, Oral biology, Forensic Dentistry and related subjects.
  • Screening and research activities related to oral cancer.
  • Educating and creating awareness among public about oral cancer.
  • Make the functioning of the department efficient, transparent and accountable
  • To promote oral health and prevent oral diseases

Our Vision and Mission


Vision

  • The department of oral pathology and microbiology is a center of excellence in learning and research.
  • It is committed to serve and promote the development of students to reach their true potential in becoming competent, ethical, caring and inquiring citizen and visionary leader.
  • The department of oral pathology is committed to academic freedom and the principles of equal opportunity in the pursuit and application of knowledge, the highest standards of intellectual, education and research productivity and the establishment of learning department and respecting individuals.
Mission

  • To further strengthen the department, the centre of excellence for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
  • To establish the department a centre for higher education providing training through multidisciplinary programmes.
  • To train knowledge and skillful professionals with high ethical standards who will be dedicated to serve and improve the quality of life of community.
  • To train competent professionals with the use of innovative technologies of knowledge especially in the teaching – learning process.

Road Map of the Department


  • Department of oral pathology and Centre for oral cancer prevention, awareness and research ( centre of excellence) in learning and research, supporting a community of scholars and professionals committed to serving society, promoting the development of students to reach their goal, ethical, caring, inquiring citizens and visionary leaders
  • To reach the unreachable
    • Patients with special needs experience barriers to dental care
    • To educate such patients we have come up with Braille book – Hellen Kellen series “How to prevent dental diseases”, care givers as well as patients can be educated with this book about nutrition and preventive oral care so that optimal oral health can be achieved and maintained.
    • We are coming up with such Braille books in the upcoming years
  • Student exchange program
    • Our research lab conducts national student exchange program by providing academic education combined with practical and hands on learning to the students, in future we are planning for international student exchange programe with our partner institution.
    • It provides students with an opportunity to study in a different country and environment experiencing the history and culture of another country
  • Innovative courses
    • The aim of the courses is to provide dentist with a professional qualifications that delivers core knowledge, experience and intellectual skills in forensic odontology, oral oncology and oral cytology. These programs will enable graduates to acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in these areas and in research.