The Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics at Government Dental College & Hospital, Jalgaon is committed to excellence in undergraduate dental education, quality patient care, research, and community service. The department focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of dental caries, restoration of damaged teeth, and preservation of natural dentition through evidence-based conservative and endodontic treatment procedures.

The department emphasizes the philosophy of preserving natural tooth structure while restoring form, function, and Aesthetics. Students receive comprehensive preclinical and clinical training in restorative dentistry and endodontics through competency-based education, enabling them to acquire sound theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills.
Equipped with modern clinical infrastructure and contemporary restorative materials, the department provides quality dental care while fostering professionalism, ethical practice, scientific temperament, and lifelong learning among future dental professionals.
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Vision
To be a centre of excellence in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics by providing quality undergraduate education, comprehensive patient care, and promoting scientific excellence, innovation, and ethical clinical practice.
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Mission
• To impart quality undergraduate education through competency-based teaching and clinical training.
• To provide comprehensive, ethical, affordable, and evidence-based restorative and endodontic treatment.
• To preserve natural dentition through preventive, restorative, and endodontic procedures.
• To promote scientific thinking, research aptitude, and evidence-based clinical practice among students.
• To encourage interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive oral healthcare.
• To organize Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes, workshops, and academic activities.
• To participate in community outreach programmes for prevention and early management of dental diseases.
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Objectives
• Develop competent undergraduate dental graduates in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
• Train students in diagnosis and management of dental caries and pulpal diseases.
• Promote minimally invasive and evidence-based restorative dentistry.
• Develop proficiency in modern restorative materials and techniques.
• Encourage ethical practice and patient-centred care.
• Foster scientific temperament, communication skills, and professionalism.
• Improve awareness regarding preservation of natural teeth.
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Faculty
The department is led by an experienced team of academicians and clinicians dedicated to excellence in teaching, patient care, and academic development.

Dr. Sudha Mattigatti
Professor & Head

Faculty Member Designation
Dr. Sudha Mattigatti Professor & Head
Dr. Sandip Patil Associate Professor
Dr. Laxman Phad Assistant Professor
Dr. Suyog Jadhav Assistant Professor
Dr. Twinkle Talreja Assistant Professor
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Undergraduate (BDS) Teaching Programme
The department conducts undergraduate teaching as per the curriculum prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
Preclinical Training
Students are trained in:
• Tooth Morphology and Dental Anatomy Correlation
• Class I to Class VI Cavity Preparations
• Amalgam Restorations
• Composite Resin Restorations
• Glass Ionomer Cement Restorations
• Inlay Cavity Preparation
• Tooth Preparation Principles
• Matrix Systems and Wedging
• Rubber Dam Isolation
• Finishing and Polishing Techniques
Clinical Training
Students receive supervised clinical training in:
• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Management of Dental Caries
• Direct Restorations
• Esthetic Restorations
• Root Canal Treatment (Anterior and Posterior Teeth)
• Pulp Capping Procedures
• Pulpotomy
• Endodontic Emergencies
• Non-Surgical Endodontic Procedures
• Post-Endodontic Restoration
• Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
• Clinical Case Discussions
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Clinical Services
The department provides comprehensive restorative and endodontic treatment including:
Conservative Dentistry
• Dental Fillings
• Tooth-Coloured Composite Restorations
• Glass Ionomer Restorations
• Silver Amalgam Restorations
• Aesthetic Anterior Restorations
• Diastema Closure
• Tooth Bleaching
• Veneers (where indicated)
• Management of Tooth Wear
• Restoration of Fractured Teeth
Endodontics
• Root Canal Treatment
• Single Visit Root Canal Therapy (where indicated)
• Retreatment of Root Canal Cases
• Pulpotomy
• Apexification (where indicated)
• Apexogenesis
• Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
• Endodontic Emergency Care
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Clinical Facilities
The department is equipped with modern facilities including:
• Undergraduate Clinical Section
• Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Laboratory
• Modern Dental Chairs
• LED Light Curing Units
• Rotary Endodontic Systems
• Apex Locators
• Endodontic Micromotors
• RVG (Digital Radiography)
• Ultrasonic Scalers
• Rubber Dam Kits
• Endodontic Instruments
• Sterilization Facilities
• Audiovisual Teaching Aids
• Patient Waiting Area
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Teaching Methodology
Competency-based teaching is delivered through:
• Interactive Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Small Group Discussions
• Simulation-Based Preclinical Training
• Chairside Clinical Teaching
• Case-Based Learning
• Problem-Based Learning
• Journal Discussions
• Self-Directed Learning
• Internal Assessments
• Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
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Academic Activities
The department regularly conducts:
• Seminars
• Clinical Case Presentations
• Student Demonstrations
• Quiz Competitions
• 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:
• Rural Dental Health Camps
• School Dental Health Programmes
• Oral Health Awareness Activities
• Dental Caries Prevention Programmes
• Fluoride Awareness Programmes
• Tobacco Cessation Awareness
• Screening Camps
• Community Oral Health Education
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Patient Care Philosophy
The department believes in:
• Preservation of natural dentition
• Early diagnosis and preventive care
• Minimally invasive dentistry
• Ethical and evidence-based treatment
• Patient-centred care
• Infection control and patient safety
• Functional and aesthetic rehabilitation
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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.
• Promote minimally invasive dentistry.
• Upgrade restorative and endodontic technologies.
• Enhance digital dentistry in restorative procedures.
• Encourage undergraduate research and innovation.
• Organize regular Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary patient management.
• Expand community-based preventive dental programmes.
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Department Motto
“Preserve the Tooth • Restore the Smile • Relieve the Pain.”