About Dental

The Dental faculty focuses on the study and treatment of oral health, encompassing the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and mouth. Programs in dentistry train students to become professionals in maintaining oral hygiene, performing dental procedures, and providing specialized care in fields such as orthodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. Dental professionals work in clinical practice, research, education, and public health to improve the oral health of individuals and communities.

Scope of Dental Studies:

• Clinical Dentistry: Involves diagnosing and treating oral diseases, performing surgeries, and providing preventive care.
• Orthodontics: Focuses on the alignment of teeth and jaws to improve function and appearance.
• Periodontics: Involves the treatment of gum diseases and the supporting structures of the teeth.
• Oral Surgery: Specializes in surgical procedures related to the mouth, jaws, and teeth.
• Prosthodontics: Focuses on restoring damaged or missing teeth with prosthetics like crowns, bridges, and dentures.
• Pediatric Dentistry: Focuses on dental care for children, including preventive and restorative treatments.

Career Opportunities:

• Dentist (General Practitioner or Specialist)
• Orthodontist
• Periodontist
• Oral Surgeon
• Pediatric Dentist
• Prosthodontist
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Researcher

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs:

• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

Postgraduate Programs:

• MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

Doctoral Programs:

• Ph.D. in Dentistry