Departments

Introduction

Oral Medicine and Radiology is a unique speciality encompassing two branches of dentistry. Oral medicine is that area of special competence concerned with the health of the oral and para-oral structures. In particular, it deals with the diagnosis and management of oral precancer and cancer as well as management of oral conditions in patients with medically compromised conditions and behavioural disorders. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is concerned with imaging and interpretation of maxillofacial pathologies and the department is keeping pace with the ever-evolving branch of dentistry.

Vision

• To foster the development of dental graduates with adequate knowledge, necessary skills and reasonable attitudes which are required for prevention,diagnosis and treatment of Dental and Maxillofacial diseases.
• To develop an aptitude for research and update the students with latest diagnostic approaches.
• To encourage clinical application of evidence based therapeutic approaches.
• To instil a sense of community service amongst students.

TEACHING PROGRAMS

• Undergraduate training for BDS degree. A mentorship system is followed at the undergraduate level.
• Postgraduate training for MDS degree with an intake of 3 seats per year.
• Recognized center for pursuing Ph.D. under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Introduction

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a speciality of dentistry that deals with Diagnosis and Management of Diseases of Oral and Maxillofacial region (The Face, Jaw and Neck areas). An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon specializes in the Identification and Clinical diagnosis of the diseases pertaining to the head and Neck region using various radiological and laboratory investigations.

Since its inception in the year 1992, the Department has contributed in imparting theoretical and practical knowledge to the Undergraduates and Postgraduates in the field of Oral Anatomy, Exodontia, Minor Oral surgical procedures, Facial trauma, Head and Neck pathologies, Dental implants and Orthognathic surgeries (Facial cosmetic surgery). The Department faculties who are involved in teaching, guiding and mentoring students use various comprehensive teaching aides such as: Videos, charts, Models, Smart boards and Power point presentations. Chair side demonstration of various clinical procedures is also given to the students.

• Laser Unit
• Ultrasonic Bone Surgery Unit
• Cryosurgery Unit
• Dental Implant Units – ( Includes Physiodispenser, Direct & Indirect Sinus Lift Kits)
• Oscillating Saw System for Orthognathic Surgeries.
• Surgical Diathermy and Cautery Units
• Oxygenator and Defribillator machines
• Lab Centrifuge for PRP & PRF preparation

Teaching Programmes offered

Undergraduate teaching program:

• Oral and Maxillofacial surgery: Theory and Clinicals for III and IV BDS – Imparting skills on –
• Extracting detailed medical history of the patient.
• Arriving at an accurate Clinical diagnosis using Radiological and Laboratory Investigations.
• Performing Extractions and Minor surgical procedures efficiently under the guidance of the well-trained faculties.
• Knowledge on Sterilization, Disinfection and Infection Control Protocols.
• Management of Medical Emergencies on the Dental Chair.

A mentorship system is followed at the undergraduate level.

 

Postgraduate teaching program:

• Master of Dental Surgery was started in the year 2003 with the admission of 2 seats per year which includes –
• Training of Post-graduate students in assisting and performing various minor oral surgeries and major maxillofacial procedures.
• Postings at Accident and Emergency Department in the associated Hospital for handling cases of trauma and complex facial injuries.
• Postings at Anaesthesia Department in Fortis Hospitals for imparting basic knowledge on Local and General Anaesthesia .
• Peripheral postings at Kidwai Cancer Hospital for training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and at Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Hospitals for observation and training in Cleft lip & palate repair surgeries.

Implant certificate course:

• In the year 2008, department received the ‘Certificate Course in Oral Implantology’ under the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with the admission of 2 seats per year.
• The students are trained for –
• Accurate Patient selection
• Basic knowledge on the various components of Oral Implantology and its usage.
• Clinical assessment, Radiographic interpretation and planning for Implant placement.

 

Introduction

Prosthodontics is the speciality of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

Since its inception in the year 1992, the department has moved forward progressively in all domains of teaching, learning, research and patient treatment/care.

The department has separate Clinical areas for UG & PG students and a modern state of the art fully equipped Pre- Clinical Laboratory, casting/ceramic lab and clinical lab.

The department also fulfils all the requirements for the maintenance of infection control. The department has the most up-to-date equipments and instruments to cater to advanced student training and to the various types of treatment modalities for patient satisfaction.

The curriculum is designed such that students go through simulation and bench courses to learn the fundamental skills, and then evolve to more complex cases in the Prosthodontic clinics. Teaching involves the latest techniques in Prosthodontics with comprehensive treatment planning in all aspects of prosthodontic care including geriatric care, Implant Dentistry, Occlusion and Aesthetics. The department is involved in a lot of research activity in collaboration with various scientific centers. We endeavour to constantly improve our teaching techniques/methods.

We strive to let our patients have a unique, holistic, professional experience when they visit our clinics. We are also committed to providing the highest standard of dental care available and fostering long-term relationships with our patients.

The department has a dedicated & motivated Teaching staff. The upgradation of the skills of staff & students is enhanced by organizing various CDE Programmes, symposia, hands-on workshops and other faculty development programs. The department has an impressive pass percentage & university ranks have been obtained by the students through the years.

The students are facilitated with a well equipped Library with text books, Journals, educational charts, demonstration CD’s, display models, chapter wise question bank, previous years question papers & multiple choice question bank. The department conducts various free camps and community extension activities to improve the skill of trainees/students.

Our dept is also a centre for the Dantha Bhagya scheme, instituted by the Govt of Karnataka since July 2015through which patients with BPL card are provided free removable complete and partial denture treatment.

Teaching Programmes offered

• Undergraduate Teaching programmes
• I BDS: Dental Materials
• II BDS: Dental materials, Complete denture Prosthodontics and Pre Clinical

Prosthodontics

• III BDS: Fixed Prosthodontics, including Implantology, Pre clinical Prosthodontics, Clinical Prosthodontics.
• IV BDS: Removable Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Management of TMJ disorders, Clinical Prosthodontics

A mentorship program is followed at the undergraduate level.

 

• Postgraduate teaching programmes

The post graduate training (Master of dental surgery- 3 year course) in the speciality of Prosthodontics was started in the year 2003 and there is an intake of 3 PG students every year. The department also has a PG diploma course (2 year course), with an annual intake of one student.

• PhD course
• The department of Prosthodontics received the recognition of the PhD course in 2018, under the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
• The department also has a university recognised PhD guide.

Introduction

Oral pathology and microbiology is a specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions (the mouth and jaw areas). An oral and maxillofacial pathologist specialises in the clinicopathological correlation of diseases of the head and neck region using various histopathological and laboratory investigations .

Since its inception in the year 1992, the department has endeavoured in imparting knowledge to undergraduates in the subjects of Oral Anatomy, Histology, Physiology & Embryology and Oral Pathology & Microbiology . The department faculty who are involved in teaching, guiding and mentoring the students use a multitude of comprehensive teaching aids, such as PowerPoint presentations, smart boards, models, charts, videos ,microscopic slides and a microscope attached to a CCTV to impart education to the students.

The department is also equipped with a state of the art histopathology /cytopathology laboratory which includes embedding centre, cold plate, soft tissue microtome, hot air oven, ph meter, autoclave, digital balance, stereomicroscope, trinocular microscope with CCTV and camera attachment , antigen retrieval microwave and a pentahead research microscope being the cynosure of the department.

Teaching Programmes offered

Undergraduate teaching programme:

• Oral Anatomy, Histology, Physiology and Embryology ( IBDS )
• Oral Pathology and Microbiology (II and III BDS )

We follow a mentoring system at the undergraduate level with 15 students being mentored by one faculty.

Post graduate Teaching programme:

The postgraduate course (Master of Dental Surgery) was started in the department in the year 2012 with admission of three seats per year.

PhD course:

In 2018, the department received the recognition of the PhD course under the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Introduction

The department of Conservative Dentistry, Endodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry is a front runner in postgraduate and under graduate education, spear heading a path for clinical excellence built on a strong foundation of evidence based dentistry. The department infrastructure consists of a built up area of 8113 square feet consisting of UG and PG section.

Conservative dentistry is that branch of Dentistry exclusively concerned with the study, diagnosis and integrated management of diseases of the teeth and their supporting structures and the rehabilitation of teeth to proper function and aesthetic requirements of an individual. Endodontics on the other hand, as the name suggests is that branch of dentistry concerned with the diseases and injuries of the soft tissue inside the tooth (the dental pulp) and the bone surrounding the root tips of teeth.

A specialist in this field deals comprehensively with treating patients and restoring proper form, function, health and aesthetics of hard and soft tissues of teeth and their surrounding structures using state of the art technology, materials and techniques.

In the undergraduate program, students are trained extensively in Dental Materials, Preclinical Operative Dentistry, Conservative Dentistry, Endodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry. Upon entry into the clinics, each student is monitored and guided by highly accomplished staff. They start by doing simple restorative work in their third and fourth year after which they progress to more technique sensitive Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics and Aesthetic work during their final year and rotary internship period.

The postgraduate program aims at producing a highly competent clinician at the end of three year program with unique skills to handle an array of cases. Their training starts with a comprehensive schedule of preclinical exercises and the submission of a synopsis for their main dissertation in the first four months after which they advance towards clinical restorative work, endodontic work, microsurgical work and aesthetic work under operating microscopes and dental loupes by the end of their third year. Along with the profound clinical training, our department is a highly respected research environment. It provides a unique opportunity for students to conduct advanced research and provides many academic opportunities. Daily seminars, journal clubs and case discussions with all the staff of the department form the strong theoretical foundation for them as clinicians.

Our department is a believer of modern times and evidence based dentistry. On an average 40,000 patients are treated annually and has the state of art technology, dedicated staff and infrastructure to render good services to patients The department is equipped with three operating microscopes of high standards, advanced materials and devices like RVG, sonic and ultrasonic irrigation devices, warm obturation equipment, file retrieval systems, and many more avant-garde equipment to provide the best possible treatment to our patients.

Goals of the department

• The primary goal of this Department encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sequelae of dental caries and other defects of natural teeth: techniques and procedures to restore the teeth to full function and appearance in an aesthetically pleasing manner with as little loss of the healthy tooth structure as possible

• Performing root canal treatment and associated surgical procedures to rid that tooth and its offending ailments. The treatment provided includes various fillings, root canal treatment, surgical endodontics, bleaching and management of traumatized teeth

• Performing specialized, high-end demanding aesthetic procedures

• To train undergraduate students to a level competent in restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance of the dentition

• To encourage undergraduate students to undertake independent research and to develop an positive outlook to practice innovative treatment protocols

• To train postgraduate students to a level proficiency in the restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance of the dentition; to promote a learning environment through appropriate learning methodologies and assessment tools

• To encourage and promote innovative research and publication

• To promote collaboration with various institutions and disciplines

• To provide optimal supervision of students by well-qualified faculty members through workshop and continued dental education programs

Teaching Programmes offered

Undergraduate Teaching Program:

• Dental Materials (1^st BDS and 2^nd BDS)
• Preclinical Operative Dentistry (1^st and 2^nd BDS)
• Clinical training in Operative Dentistry (3^rd BDS)
• Theoretical and Clinical training in Operative Dentistry and Endodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry (4^th BDS)
• Clinical training in Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry (Clinical Rotary Internship)

 

Postgraduate Teaching Program:

The postgraduate program for master of dental surgery (MDS) was started in the year 2003 with admission of four students per year. The department has grown over the years and as of today, the yearly intake is 8 students per year which includes 5 MDS, 1 PG Diploma, 2 aesthetic certificate students.

PhD Course:

The department received recognition in PhD course and has two PhD guides.

 

COURSE	INTAKE (per year)
PhD	4
MDS	5
PG Diploma	1
Certificate course in Aesthetic Dentistry	2

Introduction

Periodontology is the speciality of Dentistry that deals with the normal anatomy, pathology and management of diseases affecting the periodontium (supporting structures of the teeth). A Periodontist diagnoses and manages diseases and conditions affecting the periodontium as well as motivates patients regarding preventing the same.

The Department of Periodontology , DAPM RV Dental College, was started in the year 1992. It has been our motto since then to teach students ethical practice, empathy towards patients, principles of sterilization and disinfection, appropriate clinical skills and conducting research. The faculty trains the students using a blended learning approach, combining traditional blackboard teaching and power point presentations with online teaching and assessment.

The Department is well equipped with a soft tissue LASER, implant unit, centrifuge machine and iontophoresis unit.

Teaching Programmes offered

Undergraduate teaching programme:

Periodontology for III BDS and IV BDS

Interns are trained in Clinics; for seminar presentation and towards under graduate research and a mentorship program is followed .

Post graduate teaching programme:

The post graduate (Master of Dental Surgery) course was started in the year 2003 with two seats per year which has been subsequently increased to three seats per year.

Ph.D course: The Department has been recognized as a research center to carry out research work leading to a Ph.D degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, from 2015 onwards.

Introduction

The vision of the department of Public Health Dentistry is to be recognized as pioneers in innovative educational program, discovery, transfer of scientific knowledge, the highest degree of service to the community.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Public Health Dentistry is to achieve excellence in the art and science of dentistry through teaching, research, and service:

• To develop outstanding clinical, research and teaching professionals committed to lifelong learning.
• To provide and promote excellent patient care and community service.
• To discover, disseminate and apply knowledge in the oral health sciences.
• To foster an environment that promotes communication, cultural diversity, and ensures further alignment of the department with the vision and mission of the university.

Teaching Programmes offered

UG Teaching program

• Public Health dentistry in third year and final year of Under graduation
• Community service and social accountability initiatives during internship
• UG research and platform to present during the UG research exposition.

PG Teaching program

The PG program in the department has been in place since 2006. The program encourages students to strengthen their comprehensive patient management work. Synergy and colloquium provide unique platforms for discussion and exchange of ideas.

PhD Program

The department is a recognized PhD centre and has one RGUHS recognized PhD guide

Introduction

Since its inception in the year 1994, the department has endeavoured to impart knowledge and clinical skills to students in the area of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry. The faculty include two professors, one reader and one lecturer with a vast experience in teaching and training dental students. The department is also equipped to take care of all the dental treatment needs of children.

The department has well equipped undergraduate and post-graduate clinics, pre-clinical laboratory, play-area for the children, a sterilization room for instrument sterilization, a department library, a radiology room for taking the radiographs, a special child clinic to cater the special needs of the children. The department also conducts dental camps to reach out to the needy underprivileged children of all segments of society in both urban and rural settings.

Teaching Programmes offered

Undergraduate teaching programme:-

• Pediatric and Preventive dentistry (III and IV BDS). A mentorship system is followed at the undergraduate level.

 

Post graduate teaching programme: –

• The postgraduate course (Master of dental surgery) was started in the year 2003 with a current admission of 3 seats per year.

PhD course: –

In 2018, the department received the recognition of the PhD course under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Introduction

Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics is well equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, which offers Post graduate, PG Diploma and PhD programs. We believe in 4D principles which stand for discipline, direction, dedication and determination.

The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced. They are trained from various schools of thoughts of Orthodontics, thereby inculcating the best of all this in teaching and training programs of our department. The staff of the department have travelled widely and have won laurels at various International and National forums for their clinical and research presentations. The department has always strived to teach beyond syllabus, keeping in trend with the current research.

A lot of projects on genetics have been carried out. The department has numerous International and National publications. The department has organized contemporary CDE programs which are well attended and appreciated. The students are trained right from basic to contemporary orthodontic approaches including Lingual , other aesthetic & invisible orthodontic techniques.

Teaching Programmes offered

UG TEACHING PROGRAMME

• ORTHODONTICS: For B.D.S Students

PG TEACHING PROGRAMME

• The Post-Graduate Training Programme was started in the Department in the year 2003 and currently offers 5 M.D.S. & 1 PG Diploma seats per year.

PhD Course:

The Department is a RGUHS recognised PhD centre with 4 Guides.

The Following are the Medical Departments:

Anatomy

Physiology

Pathology

Microbiology

Pharmacology

Biochemistry

General Medicine

General Surgery

Department of Human Anatomy

Introduction :

Human Anatomy is a basic Medical Sciences subject taught usually in the first year of all Health sciences Schools irrespective of the faculty types. The subject deals with the structural organization of all the Human body parts.

Department of Human Anatomy was founded in the year 1992 along with the inception of the DAPM Memorial RV Dental College, Bangalore.

Mainly Anatomy of the Head and Neck is taught in detail to the students of 1BDS class in a Dental College.

Further there are different sections under which the whole of Human Anatomy is studied.

Micro Anatomy is study of Cells and Tissues named as Histology using different types of Microscopes.

Macro Anatomy is Naked eye study of various structures and Organs. It is studied under section Heads of General Anatomy, Embryology, Osteology and Gross Anatomy.

Class room is equipped with smart board which enables optimal use of Multimedia during Theory classes. Anatomy as a subject requires highly illustrative method of teaching to understand hence an extensive use of multimedia with the smart board is a must in every Anatomy Lecture class. The department is WiFi enabled and provided with a laptop and printer copier scanner. In addition to this the faculty members have their own personal laptop. These facilities are used to explore and store the educational resource search and store the same to be utilized during the classes. They are also used for maintaining the records of students attendance and their continuous performance assessments along with administrative documents of the department.

Practical halls of the Department are well equipped with the state of the Art Infra structure.

The Department has ample sets of Micro slides in Histological sections and required number of Microscopes which are well maintained and are of good quality and the same is made available for every student during the practical class.

Processed skeleton and individual Bone sets are available in the Department for demonstration during Osteology classes.

Hand crafted Embryology models are available for demonstrating developmental processes and mile stones.

Dissected specimens of regional dissections and individually dissected specimens are available for prosections and studying Gross Anatomy. These specimens are stored and maitntained in containers with fine grade formalin.

A well updated Departmental Library is available for use of the students and the Teaching staff during the Practical sessions.

At the beginning of an academic year Teaching Anatomy begins with lessons in General Anatomy as it forms the first part of the prescribed Syllabus and also the basis of introduction to all the systems.

Histology initially taught in the Theory class and the same is demonstrated in the practical class with the help of multimedia and microscopic slides. Later the students study the micro slides with the help of Binocular microscopes. They learn to identify the tissues, draw the diagrams in the Histology Manual. This is followed by a detailed discussion and presentation of every slide with extensive interactions among the students and the staff.

General embryology and systemic Embryology is taught as Theory at first and same is demonstrated in Practical classes using Embryology models.

As this is a Dental School Osteology of Skull bones, facial skeleton, jawbone and Vertebrae of the neck is taught in the Theory class and later demonstrated in the Practical classes using the Bone sets.

Gross Anatomy is also taught in the Theory class using smart board and a fine video demonstration of the Human dissection and the same is demonstrated to the students by pro sections in the Practical classes.

Whole of theoretical Anatomy learnt in the Lecture hall is demonstrated in the practical hall, discussed in groups, written and presented by students, finally revised. Topic test and viva are conducted for every topic. 100% of the prescribed Syllabus is not only covered but the students are taught beyond the syllabus too. Before they take up the university exams they take up three internal assessments and their knowledge of Anatomy is substantial and well learnt to clinically apply when they attempt the final examination and pass out of the 1^st year BDS.

The Department is highly disciplined and encourages students to be regular to the classes. Prescribed Attendance is a must prerequisite to attempt the university examination. Every student is equally encouraged and counseled for their academic and social well being. Their personal and medical problems will be addressed to individually in the Department.

 

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Department of Physiology

Introduction

Physiology is a field of science that describes the “Vital” functions of the living organisms and molecules. It forms the foundation to study medicine and the exchange of information between physiology and medicine is a two way street. Medicine borrows its physiochemical principles from physiology. In order to understand medicine physiology forms the reference state. It is important to know the functioning of the healthy person to explore which component may be malfunctioning in a patient.

Medical physiology takes a global view of human body. It deals with the functioning of the human body, which is interdependent. The interdependence begins from the functioning of the individual organ which, in turn depends on how the cell functions that further depends on the interactions among the subcellular organelles and countless molecules. Thus physiology requires an integrated understanding of events at the level of molecule, cell and organ.

 

About the Department

Department of Physiology at D.A.P.M.R.V Dental College was established in the year 1992. Over years department has grown with experiences and accordingly changes have been done for the efficient working of the department and better performance of the students. The departmental infrastructure including library, well equipped lab, computer aids, overhead projectors and Quiklrn leraning management system for learning and assessment.

Services Offered:

We provide Blood pressure examination whenever needed and mentor the students

Teaching Programmes

• Human Physiology For I BDS and
• Basic science for MDS

Highlights of the Department

• Our department has a library with standard recommended text and reference book
• Qualified, committed, dedicated and competent medical faculty
• We have a well equipped laboratory and can accommodate 30 students

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Department of Biochemistry

Introduction

Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. It aims to explore the molecular basis for the physiological changes occurring in living organism and provides explanations for the causes, diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. It is a laboratory based science that enables students to solve biological problems using chemical investigations. The biochemistry department, with a well developed teaching methodology strives to provide in-depth understanding of the subject with special focus on diagnosis and clinical correlation. The department is equipped with several self learning anchor charts and descriptive models to promote visual learning. In addition, a variety of detailed teaching aids such as power point presentations, smart boards, videos are used by the teaching faculty engaged in teaching.

Vision

• To impart solid framework for students to learn, apply and appreciate the importance of biochemistry in their future work as healthcare professionals.
• To provide hands on training to student for performing and interpreting routine biochemical investigations
• To develop teaching methodology that foster learning and promotes research

Teaching programs

• Undergraduate training for BDS degree
• Post graduate training for MDS degree wherein classes are taken for postgraduate students .