The Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Government Dental College & Hospital, Jalgaon is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate dental education, patient care, research, and community service. The department specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, dentofacial abnormalities, and craniofacial growth disturbances with the objective of improving oral function, facial esthetics, and overall quality of life.
The department provides competency-based undergraduate education by integrating theoretical knowledge with preclinical and clinical training. Students are trained to identify developing malocclusions, understand craniofacial growth and development, diagnose orthodontic problems, and recognize cases requiring specialized orthodontic management.
Through evidence-based clinical practice, ethical patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community outreach, the department strives to produce competent dental graduates capable of providing preventive and interceptive orthodontic care while promoting lifelong oral health.
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Vision
To be a centre of excellence in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics by providing quality undergraduate education, evidence-based patient care, scientific advancement, and community-oriented oral healthcare.
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Mission
• To impart quality undergraduate education through competency-based teaching and supervised clinical training.
• To provide ethical, affordable, and evidence-based orthodontic consultation and treatment services.
• To train students in the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and management of malocclusion.
• To promote early identification of developing orthodontic problems.
• To encourage research, scientific thinking, innovation, and lifelong learning.
• To organize Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes, workshops, and academic activities.
• To strengthen community awareness regarding early orthodontic intervention and preventive oral healthcare.
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Objectives
• Develop competent undergraduate dental graduates in Orthodontics.
• Train students in diagnosis and treatment planning of malocclusion.
• Develop understanding of craniofacial growth and development.
• Promote preventive and interceptive orthodontics.
• Encourage ethical practice and patient-centred care.
• Foster communication skills, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Improve awareness regarding early orthodontic treatment and oral health.
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Faculty
The Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics is supported by dedicated faculty committed to excellence in teaching, patient care, and academic development.
Faculty Member Designation
Dr. Priyanka Mantri Assistant Professor
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Undergraduate (BDS) Teaching Programme
The department conducts undergraduate teaching in accordance with the curriculum prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
Theoretical Training
Students are taught:
• Introduction to Orthodontics
• Growth and Development of Craniofacial Structures
• Etiology of Malocclusion
• Classification of Malocclusion
• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Orthodontic Records and Study Models
• Cephalometrics (Introduction)
• Preventive Orthodontics
• Interceptive Orthodontics
• Fixed and Removable Orthodontic Appliances (Introduction)
• Functional Appliances (Introduction)
• Orthodontic Retention
• Orthodontic Emergencies
• Interdisciplinary Orthodontic Care
Clinical Training
Students receive supervised clinical training in:
• Patient Examination
• Orthodontic Case History
• Diagnosis of Malocclusion
• Study Model Analysis
• Space Analysis
• Orthodontic Records
• Oral Hygiene Instructions for Orthodontic Patients
• Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontic Procedures
• Clinical Case Discussions
• Referral of Complex Orthodontic Cases
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Clinical Services
The department provides comprehensive orthodontic services including:
• Orthodontic Consultation
• Diagnosis of Malocclusion
• Preventive Orthodontic Care
• Interceptive Orthodontic Procedures
• Habit-Breaking Appliances
• Space Maintainers
• Growth Assessment
• Orthodontic Records
• Patient Counselling
• Referral for Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment
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Clinical Facilities
The department is equipped with:
• Undergraduate Orthodontic Clinic
• Orthodontic Consultation Area
• Diagnostic Records Section
• Study Model Laboratory
• Cephalometric Tracing Facilities
• Orthodontic Instruments
• Sterilization Facilities
• Audiovisual Teaching Aids
• Digital Photography Facilities (where available)
• Patient Waiting Area
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Teaching Methodology
The department follows competency-based education through:
• Interactive Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Chairside Clinical Teaching
• Small Group Discussions
• Case-Based Learning
• Problem-Based Learning
• Clinical Seminars
• Journal Discussions
• Self-Directed Learning
• Internal Assessment
• Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
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Academic Activities
The department regularly conducts:
• Clinical Case Presentations
• Seminars
• Journal Clubs
• Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Programmes
• Hands-on Workshops
• Guest Lectures
• Clinical Audits
• Interdepartmental Academic Meetings
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Community Outreach
The department actively participates in:
• School Dental Health Programmes
• Malocclusion Screening Camps
• Oral Health Awareness Programmes
• Preventive Orthodontic Awareness Activities
• Rural Dental Health Camps
• Community Screening Programmes
• Oral Hygiene Education
• Parent Counselling Programmes
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Patient Care Philosophy
The department is committed to:
• Early diagnosis and timely intervention
• Ethical and evidence-based patient care
• Patient-centred treatment planning
• Functional and esthetic improvement
• Prevention of developing malocclusion
• Strict infection control and patient safety
• Compassionate and respectful healthcare
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Core Values
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Patient-Centred Care
• Lifelong Learning
• Social Responsibility
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Future Goals
The department aims to:
• Strengthen competency-based undergraduate education.
• Upgrade orthodontic diagnostic and teaching facilities.
• Promote preventive and interceptive orthodontics.
• Encourage undergraduate research and scientific publications.
• Organize regular Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary patient care.
• Expand community-based orthodontic screening programmes.
• Introduce digital orthodontic records and advanced diagnostic technologies.
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Department Motto
“Aligning Smiles • Guiding Growth • Building Confidence.”