Oral Medicine & Radiology
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology runs undergraduate program (BDS) and deals with the diagnosis of various pathologies involving oral and para oral structures, identification of related underlying systemic illness and its non-surgical and pharmacological management. The department also plays a major role in catering the needs of imaging of craniofacial structures including Intra oral and extra oral imaging techniques using both conventional and digital equipments.
In our department the students are trained to make a proper case documentation, critical thinking and decision making for a precise diagnosis, investigations and treatment plan as part of comprehensive patient management. Students are also exposed to formulate dental treatment plan for medically compromised patients.
VISION & MISSION
VISION
To be a center of excellence in the diagnosis and medical management of lesions in oral and paroral structures and head and neck imaging, also to be an excellent training center for academics, research and oral healthcare to the society
MISSION
We deliver excellence in patient care with precise diagnosis and non-surgical management of oral pathologies.
We provide state of art technology and equipments in imaging of craniofacial structure as part of patient care.
WE assure the students a good teaching learning experience and exposure to clinical research.
We provide meaningful higher education and patient care by promoting quality of education through emphasizing mentorship, interpersonal skills and empathy.
FACULTY DETAILS
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| 1 | Dr. M Deivanayagi | Vice Principal & HOD |
LAB & EQUIPMENTS
Key features:
Chair side test facilities like Pulp tester, sialography kit, aspiration, medical emergency medicine kit and histological smears.
Pain management clinic equipped Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy
Center of excellence for radiology equipped with intra oral radiography machines, Kavo indirect digital radiographic unit, Panoramic / Cephalometric unit and CBCT unit along with Fujifilm digital dry film printer.
SERVICES OFFERED
The services offered in the department spans a wide range such as:
Separate 350 sq.ft Geriatric clinic inside OPD
Separate phlebotomy clinic for venous blood collection in OPD
Diagnosis and medical management of various Oral and maxillofacial lesions
Identifications of systemic illness through oral manifestation
Oral cancer screening, investigations and referral
Pain management through non-surgical and non-pharmacological methods.
All radiological imaging like IOPA view, bite wing, occlusal view, OPG, CBCT imaging is done in Radiology centre.
PUBLICATIONS
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Foliate papillitis. JIOMR
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Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS |
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The dental patient with diabetes. Asian academic research journal of multidisciplinary.
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Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS |
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Awareness and knowledge of common oral diseases among primary care physicians. Journal of Clinical and diagnostic research
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Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS |
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Pattern of Antibiotic prescription by General dentist – A Questionnaire based study Indian journal of applied research
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Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS, Dr. Arunakiry MDS, Dr. Vijayachander MDS |
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Salivary diagnostics – A review International journal of Oral medicine
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Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS, Dr. P. Gayathri MDS |
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Tools for Expert witnesses in dentistry International journal of Forensic odontology
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Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS, Dr. K. Karthikeyan MDS |
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Stuffed Weber syndrome Journal of contemporary dental research
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Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS, Dr. K. Karthikeyan MDS |
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Florid osseous dysplasia report of two cases and review of literature. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research
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Dr. M. Gayathri MDS |
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Primary malignant melanoma of Mandibular gingiva with cerebral metastasis. A case report with review of literature. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research
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Dr. M. Gayathri MDS |
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Bifid Condyle: Radiographic Dilemma. Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS |
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Prevalence and characterization of non odontogenic orofacial pain in a tertiary health care center across Puducherry – a cross sectional study. Journal of advanced clinical and research insights
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Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS |
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Diagnosis of Cervicofacial lymphadenopathy by color Doppler ultrasound International journal of Maxillofacial imaging
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Dr. P. Gayathri MDS |
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Cone beam computed tomographic imaging – Anatomy of Maxillofacial region Journal of Contemporary dental research
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Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS |
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Estimation of salivary amylase level in depressive individuals Journal of Contemporary dental research
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Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS |
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Patients’ Satisfaction Regarding The Dental Treatment Provided by Educational Dental School in Majmaah University Pak J Med Health Science |
Prof. Dr. S. Karthiga kannan MDS |
ON GOING RESEARCH
BOOKS & CHAPTERS
CBCT – A quick review (Author - Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS, Contribution – Dr. S. Karthiga Kannan MDS)ISBN No: 978-93-91556-71-6