Orthodontics Dental Facial Orthopedics

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

OVERVIEW:

The specialty Orthodontics is concerned with the correction of disproportions of jaws and alignment of teeth both in children as well as adults to improve their facial esthetics, smile, oral health and function. The main focus of the teaching program is to train them in acquiring self-assisted lifelong learning skills. Globally accepted student-centric innovative methods of teaching are used to train the students. The training program enables them to prepare for examinations at a global level.

UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMME:

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMME:

The department provides state of the art clinical care to the patients in an serene environment thus facilitating best clinical training to the undergraduate and postgraduate students. The training modules comprise of very basic to most advanced Orthodontic Techniques and Mechanics. The Postgraduates are trained to impart comprehensive orthodontic treatment care to patients which includes – Management of dental problems with removable or fixed multi-bonded appliances, skeletal problems through growth modulation .Under the direct supervision of the specialists multidisciplinary treatments for those suffering from facial deformities like cleft palate, TMJ disorders and other patients with special needs are performed in the department. Postgraduates are trained and encouraged for public speaking by the way of seminar presentation, Journal clubs, paper, table presentations at the State and National levels. Beyond the teaching activities the department serves diverse populations of patients, their communities utilizing modern tools like digital X-rays and digital photographs and orthodontic software for diagnosis and treatment planning

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DOLPHIN IMAGING:

Dolphin Imaging software is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device.

Dolphin Imaging software is designed for use by specialized dental practices for capturing, storing and presenting patient images and assisting in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Results produced by the software’s diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of trained and licensed practitioners.