ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, established in 1989, has been providing oral pathological diagnosis since 1991. The postgraduate (MDS) course began in 1998, with intake increased to four students in 2007. Specializing in oral and maxillofacial pathology and microbiology, the department focuses on diagnosing and managing diseases affecting these regions, correlating human biology with disease symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Our aims include accurate disease diagnosis, supporting hematology for treatment initiation, and aiding surgeons in effective disease management. Objectives encompass teaching subjects like oral pathology, microbiology, and forensic odontology, providing international standard academic services, publishing research, and promoting oral cancer awareness and prevention. Our vision is to be a center of excellence in learning and research, fostering competent, ethical professionals. We aim to enhance our programs, offer multidisciplinary training, and utilize innovative teaching technologies. Initiatives include a center for oral cancer prevention, Braille books for patient education, national and international student exchange programs, and innovative courses in forensic odontology and oral oncology.