Department of public health dentistry

public health dentistry

Introduction

The department of public health dentistry aims to provide preventive, promotive, and curative services at affordable and accessible oral health care to improve the oral health status of the community, especially for the needy population. In order to achieve this goal, the department is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure in terms of teaching, learning, and practice of dental public health. The department has well-experienced faculty members who are at par with national and international standards to train both graduate and post-graduate students.

Vision:

We are committed to improve the oral health of the community through excellence in dental public health practices

Mission

To impart dental public health skills to the students.
To educate and promote oral health among the community.
To provide affordable, accessible and sustainable oral health care.
To be a trusted resource for oral health information in the community.
To conduct research and identify effective strategies for improvement of oral health.
To influence public policy and legislation in a positive manner.
To conduct regular non-profitable oral health check-up, treatment and educational camps for all with focus on underprivileged ones.
To practice and promote evidence- based dentistry

History of BDS and MDS Curriculum

The BDS program in Public Health Dentistry at M.R. Ambedkar Dental College incorporates a robust curriculum that integrates clinical and preventive care with community outreach. The MDS program offers specialized training in public health dentistry, focusing on epidemiology, research, and health policy development. Over the years, both programs have evolved to meet contemporary public health challenges.

No. of MDS Students

Currently, there are 02 MDS students specializing in Public Health Dentistry at the department.

No. of Ongoing Research Works/Grants

The department is actively engaged in 06 to 08 ongoing research projects and focusing on various aspects of public health dentistry, including oral health policy and epidemiology.

USP in Clinical Practice

The department’s unique selling point in clinical practice is its emphasis on preventive dentistry combined with extensive community outreach programmes. It conducts Tobacco Counselling, regular dental camps in coordination NGOs, health education programs, and oral screenings, particularly in underserved rural and urban areas participating in all the government projects.

Departmental Achievements

The Department of Public Health Dentistry has earned recognition for its research contributions, innovative outreach programs, and its role in fostering community health. Notably, it has earned the Smt. M. Susheela Best Outreach Program Conducted in an Isolated Rural Area Award.

No. of Teaching Faculty

The department has a dedicated team of 05 teaching faculty, including professors, associate professors, and assistant professors.

No. of Non-Teaching Faculty

There are 04 non-teaching staff members, who play a key role in supporting the operations of the department.

No. of Publications and Patents in the Last Year

In the last year, the department has produced 03 publications in the last year.

No. of CDE Programs in the Last Academic Year:03

CDE program on Cancer Diagnosis – Early Detection to Save Lives on 07.02.2024

CDE program on World breast cancer awareness on 25.10.2024

Training Programme on Biomedical Waste Management on 05.12.2024

Graphical Representation of Outreach Dental Camps

No. of camps conducted in the last 5 years

No. of Patients

About Department of Public Health Dentistry

The department of public health dentistry aims to provide preventive, promotive, and curative services at affordable and accessible oral health care to improve the oral health status of the community, especially for the needy population.
The department's infrastructure includes satellite centers and a mobile dental unit, which support outreach programs, providing students with hands-on experience and enhancing their communication skills.
Additionally, the department hosts a tobacco cessation center and collaborates with programs like Dantha-bhagya and the Employee State Insurance Scheme (ESI), offering students opportunities to develop team-building, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Faculty members are actively engaged in research, with publications in national and international journals.
Overall, the department offers students a comprehensive platform to gain expertise in public health dentistry.

Specialises In

Preventive services,
Tobacco counseling,
Oral health screening and oral health education done at both in the department and Rural and Urban Health training centers.
Screening for oral premalignant lesions
Dantabhagya.