The Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge at Government Dental College & Hospital, Jalgaon is dedicated to excellence in dental education, patient care, research, and community service. The department specializes in the restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral structures with the primary objective of restoring oral function, esthetics, comfort, and overall quality of life.
The department provides comprehensive prosthodontic treatment using evidence-based clinical protocols and contemporary technologies while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and patient safety. It serves as a center for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, advanced clinical training, research, and continuing professional education.
Students are trained through a competency-based curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive preclinical and clinical exposure. The department also actively participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ensuring holistic rehabilitation of patients with complex dental and maxillofacial conditions.
Through quality education, advanced clinical care, research, and outreach activities, the department strives to develop competent, ethical, and compassionate dental professionals capable of addressing the evolving oral healthcare needs of society.
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Vision
To be a centre of excellence in Prosthodontics by providing outstanding education, advanced patient care, innovative research, and community service while producing competent, ethical, and socially responsible dental professionals.
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Mission
• To impart quality undergraduate and postgraduate education through competency-based teaching and clinical training.
• To provide comprehensive, affordable, ethical, and evidence-based prosthodontic treatment to all sections of society.
• To promote research, innovation, and scientific inquiry in Prosthodontics.
• To foster interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive oral rehabilitation.
• To organize academic activities, Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes, workshops, and scientific events.
• To promote community outreach activities aimed at improving oral health awareness and prosthodontic rehabilitation.
• To cultivate professionalism, leadership, ethical values, and lifelong learning among students.
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Objectives
• Deliver patient-centred prosthodontic care with emphasis on function, esthetics, and patient satisfaction.
• Develop competent clinicians with sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practice.
• Encourage research, innovation, and scientific publications.
• Develop professional ethics, communication skills, and leadership qualities.
• Enhance interdisciplinary learning and collaborative patient management.
• Improve accessibility of prosthodontic care for underserved populations.
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Faculty
The department is led by an experienced team of academicians and clinicians dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, patient care, and community service.

Dr. Girish Nazirkar
Professor & Head

Faculty Member Designation
Dr. Girish Nazirkar Professor & Head
Dr. Parag Bhoyar Associate Professor
Dr. Ashish Meshram Associate Professor
Dr. Dishita Chokhani Assistant Professor
Dr. Sneha Raul Assistant Professor
Dr. Mohit Patil Assistant Professor
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Academic Programmes
The department conducts undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in accordance with the curriculum prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
Undergraduate (BDS)
• Preclinical Prosthodontics
• Complete Denture Prosthodontics
• Removable Partial Denture Prosthodontics
• Fixed Partial Denture Prosthodontics
• Clinical Prosthodontic Training
• Laboratory Procedures
• Case Discussions
• Seminars
• Demonstrations
• Clinical Assessment
Clinical Services
The department provides comprehensive prosthodontic care including:
Removable Prosthodontics
• Complete Dentures
• Removable Partial Dentures
• Cast Partial Dentures
• Immediate Dentures
• Interim Dentures
• Overdentures
Fixed Prosthodontics
• Metal Crowns
• Metal Ceramic Crowns
• All Ceramic Crowns
• Zirconia Crowns
• Fixed Partial Dentures (Bridges)
• Veneers
• Inlays and Onlays
• Post and Core Restorations
Rehabilitation Procedures
• Full Mouth Rehabilitation
• Occlusal Rehabilitation
• Esthetic Smile Rehabilitation
• Management of Tooth Wear Cases
Implant Prosthodontics
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
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Clinical Facilities
The department is equipped with modern clinical and laboratory facilities including:
• Undergraduate Clinical Section
• Preclinical Prosthodontic Laboratory
• Ceramic Laboratory
• Casting Laboratory
• Finishing and Polishing Laboratory
• Digital Audiovisual Teaching Facilities
• Implant Prosthodontic Equipment
• Sterilization Area
• Patient Waiting Area
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Teaching Methodology
The department follows competency-based education through:
• Interactive Lectures
• Small Group Teaching
• Demonstrations
• Simulation-Based Training
• Clinical Posting
• Chairside Teaching
• Problem-Based Learning
• Case-Based Discussions
• Seminars
• Journal Clubs
• Self-Directed Learning
• Internal Assessment
• Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
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Community Outreach
The department actively participates in:
• Rural Dental Health Camps
• Oral Health Awareness Programmes
• Geriatric Oral Health Services
• School Dental Health Programmes
• Tobacco Cessation Awareness
• Screening Camps
• Public Health Education Activities
These initiatives aim to improve access to prosthodontic care and promote oral health among underserved communities.
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Patient Care Philosophy
The department is committed to providing:
• Ethical and evidence-based treatment
• Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
• Personalized patient care
• Functional and esthetic rehabilitation
• Infection control and patient safety
• Compassionate and respectful healthcare services
• Long-term maintenance and follow-up care
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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:
• Establish a Centre of Excellence in Prosthodontics.
• Promote & Strengthen digital dentistry and CAD/CAM technologies.
• Expand implant prosthodontic services.
• Promote advanced interdisciplinary rehabilitation.
• Increase high-quality research output and publications.
• Enhance national and international academic collaborations.
• Conduct regular continuing education programmes for professionals.
• Upgrade clinical and laboratory infrastructure with emerging technologies.
• Expand community-based prosthodontic rehabilitation services.
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Department Motto
“Restoring Smiles • Rebuilding Function • Enhancing Quality of Life.”
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