The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Government Dental College & Hospital, Jalgaon is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate dental education, patient care, research, and community service. The department is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention, and surgical management of diseases, injuries, infections, and disorders affecting the oral cavity, jaws, face, and associated structures.
The department provides comprehensive undergraduate clinical training in oral surgical procedures, enabling students to develop sound theoretical knowledge, clinical competence, and professional ethics. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, evidence-based practice, infection control, pain management, and compassionate patient care.
With modern clinical infrastructure and experienced faculty, the department strives to produce competent dental graduates capable of performing routine oral surgical procedures confidently while recognizing conditions requiring specialist referral.
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Vision
To be a centre of excellence in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery by providing quality undergraduate education, ethical surgical 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 safe, ethical, affordable, and evidence-based oral surgical care.
• To train students in the diagnosis and management of common oral surgical conditions.
• To promote infection control, patient safety, and professional ethics.
• To encourage research, scientific thinking, and lifelong learning.
• To organize academic programmes, workshops, and Continuing Dental Education (CDE) activities.
• To participate in community outreach programmes for early diagnosis and prevention of oral diseases.
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Objectives
• Develop competent undergraduate dental graduates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Train students in routine dentoalveolar surgical procedures.
• Develop skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of oral surgical conditions.
• Promote evidence-based surgical practice.
• Encourage ethical behaviour and patient-centred care.
• Foster communication skills, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Improve awareness regarding prevention and early diagnosis of oral diseases.
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Faculty
The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is supported by dedicated faculty members committed to excellence in teaching, patient care, and academic development.
Faculty Member Designation
Dr. Rahul Chaudhari Assistant Professor
Dr. Vivek Padghan 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:
• Principles of Oral Surgery
• Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck
• Sterilization and Infection Control
• Local Anaesthesia
• Exodontia
• Management of Impacted Teeth
• Principles of Wound Healing
• Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
• Management of Maxillofacial Infections
• Benign Oral Lesions
• Cysts of the Jaws
• Oral Precancerous and Cancerous Lesions
• Maxillofacial Trauma (Introduction)
• Principles of Biopsy
• Basic Implantology (Introduction)
Clinical Training
Students receive supervised clinical training in:
• Patient Examination and Diagnosis
• Treatment Planning
• Administration of Local Anaesthesia
• Simple Tooth Extractions
• Surgical Extraction of Teeth
• Management of Post-Extraction Complications
• Suturing Techniques
• Management of Dry Socket
• Infection Control Protocols
• Minor Oral Surgical Procedures
• Clinical Case Discussions
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Clinical Services
The department provides comprehensive oral surgical care including:
• Tooth Extractions
• Surgical Removal of Impacted Teeth
• Surgical Removal of Root Stumps
• Minor Oral Surgical Procedures
• Incision and Drainage of Oral Infections
• Management of Facial Space Infections
• Oral Biopsy Procedures
• Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
• Pre-Prosthetic Surgical Procedures
• Management of Oral Ulcers and Soft Tissue Lesions
• Emergency Dental Care
• Referral Services for Complex Maxillofacial Conditions
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Clinical Facilities
The department is equipped with:
• Undergraduate Oral Surgery Clinic
• Minor Operation Theatre
• Sterilization Facilities
• Modern Dental Chairs
• Oral Surgical Instrument Sets
• Surgical Handpieces
• Local Anaesthesia Delivery Systems
• Emergency Drug Kit
• Oxygen and Basic Life Support Equipment
• Digital Radiographic Facilities (RVG/OPG access as available)
• Audiovisual Teaching Aids
• 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
• Hands-on Training Programmes
• Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Programmes
• Guest Lectures
• Clinical Audits
• Interdepartmental Academic Meetings
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Community Outreach
The department actively participates in:
• Rural Dental Health Camps
• Oral Cancer Screening Camps
• Tobacco Cessation Awareness Programmes
• School Oral Health Programmes
• Oral Hygiene Education
• Dental Emergency Awareness Activities
• Community Screening Camps
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Patient Care Philosophy
The department is committed to:
• Safe and ethical surgical practice
• Evidence-based patient care
• Accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
• Effective pain management
• Strict infection control
• Compassionate patient care
• Early diagnosis and timely referral of complex conditions
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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 surgical education.
• Upgrade oral surgical instruments and clinical facilities.
• Promote research and scientific publications.
• Enhance digital diagnostic and imaging support.
• Conduct regular CDE programmes and hands-on workshops.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Expand oral cancer screening and awareness programmes.
• Improve access to oral surgical care through community outreach.
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Department Motto
“Precision in Surgery • Compassion in Care • Excellence in Education.”