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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.
\nThe 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.
\nStudents 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.
\nThrough 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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\nVision<\/strong>
\nTo 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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\nMission<\/strong>
\n\u2022 To impart quality undergraduate and postgraduate education through competency-based teaching and clinical training.
\n\u2022 To provide comprehensive, affordable, ethical, and evidence-based prosthodontic treatment to all sections of society.
\n\u2022 To promote research, innovation, and scientific inquiry in Prosthodontics.
\n\u2022 To foster interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive oral rehabilitation.
\n\u2022 To organize academic activities, Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes, workshops, and scientific events.
\n\u2022 To promote community outreach activities aimed at improving oral health awareness and prosthodontic rehabilitation.
\n\u2022 To cultivate professionalism, leadership, ethical values, and lifelong learning among students.
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\nObjectives<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Deliver patient-centred prosthodontic care with emphasis on function, esthetics, and patient satisfaction.
\n\u2022 Develop competent clinicians with sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
\n\u2022 Promote evidence-based clinical practice.
\n\u2022 Encourage research, innovation, and scientific publications.
\n\u2022 Develop professional ethics, communication skills, and leadership qualities.
\n\u2022 Enhance interdisciplinary learning and collaborative patient management.
\n\u2022 Improve accessibility of prosthodontic care for underserved populations.
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\nFaculty<\/strong>
\nThe department is led by an experienced team of academicians and clinicians dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, patient care, and community service.<\/p>\n

Dr. Girish Nazirkar
\nProfessor & Head<\/strong><\/p>\n

Faculty Member Designation<\/strong>
\nDr. Girish Nazirkar Professor & Head
\nDr. Parag Bhoyar Associate Professor
\nDr. Ashish Meshram Associate Professor
\nDr. Dishita Chokhani Assistant Professor
\nDr. Sneha Raul Assistant Professor
\nDr. Mohit Patil Assistant Professor
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\nAcademic Programmes<\/strong>
\nThe 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).
\nUndergraduate (BDS)
\n\u2022 Preclinical Prosthodontics
\n\u2022 Complete Denture Prosthodontics
\n\u2022 Removable Partial Denture Prosthodontics
\n\u2022 Fixed Partial Denture Prosthodontics
\n\u2022 Clinical Prosthodontic Training
\n\u2022 Laboratory Procedures
\n\u2022 Case Discussions
\n\u2022 Seminars
\n\u2022 Demonstrations
\n\u2022 Clinical Assessment
\nClinical Services
\nThe department provides comprehensive prosthodontic care including:
\nRemovable Prosthodontics
\n\u2022 Complete Dentures
\n\u2022 Removable Partial Dentures
\n\u2022 Cast Partial Dentures
\n\u2022 Immediate Dentures
\n\u2022 Interim Dentures
\n\u2022 Overdentures
\nFixed Prosthodontics
\n\u2022 Metal Crowns
\n\u2022 Metal Ceramic Crowns
\n\u2022 All Ceramic Crowns
\n\u2022 Zirconia Crowns
\n\u2022 Fixed Partial Dentures (Bridges)
\n\u2022 Veneers
\n\u2022 Inlays and Onlays
\n\u2022 Post and Core Restorations
\nRehabilitation Procedures
\n\u2022 Full Mouth Rehabilitation
\n\u2022 Occlusal Rehabilitation
\n\u2022 Esthetic Smile Rehabilitation
\n\u2022 Management of Tooth Wear Cases
\nImplant Prosthodontics
\nMaxillofacial Prosthetics
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\nClinical Facilities<\/strong>
\nThe department is equipped with modern clinical and laboratory facilities including:
\n\u2022 Undergraduate Clinical Section
\n\u2022 Preclinical Prosthodontic Laboratory
\n\u2022 Ceramic Laboratory
\n\u2022 Casting Laboratory
\n\u2022 Finishing and Polishing Laboratory
\n\u2022 Digital Audiovisual Teaching Facilities
\n\u2022 Implant Prosthodontic Equipment
\n\u2022 Sterilization Area
\n\u2022 Patient Waiting Area
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\nTeaching Methodology<\/strong>
\nThe department follows competency-based education through:
\n\u2022 Interactive Lectures
\n\u2022 Small Group Teaching
\n\u2022 Demonstrations
\n\u2022 Simulation-Based Training
\n\u2022 Clinical Posting
\n\u2022 Chairside Teaching
\n\u2022 Problem-Based Learning
\n\u2022 Case-Based Discussions
\n\u2022 Seminars
\n\u2022 Journal Clubs
\n\u2022 Self-Directed Learning
\n\u2022 Internal Assessment
\n\u2022 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
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\nCommunity Outreach<\/strong>
\nThe department actively participates in:
\n\u2022 Rural Dental Health Camps
\n\u2022 Oral Health Awareness Programmes
\n\u2022 Geriatric Oral Health Services
\n\u2022 School Dental Health Programmes
\n\u2022 Tobacco Cessation Awareness
\n\u2022 Screening Camps
\n\u2022 Public Health Education Activities
\nThese initiatives aim to improve access to prosthodontic care and promote oral health among underserved communities.
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\nPatient Care Philosophy<\/strong>
\nThe department is committed to providing:
\n\u2022 Ethical and evidence-based treatment
\n\u2022 Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
\n\u2022 Personalized patient care
\n\u2022 Functional and esthetic rehabilitation
\n\u2022 Infection control and patient safety
\n\u2022 Compassionate and respectful healthcare services
\n\u2022 Long-term maintenance and follow-up care
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\nCore Values<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Excellence
\n\u2022 Integrity
\n\u2022 Compassion
\n\u2022 Professionalism
\n\u2022 Accountability
\n\u2022 Innovation
\n\u2022 Teamwork
\n\u2022 Patient-Centred Care
\n\u2022 Lifelong Learning
\n\u2022 Social Responsibility
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Future Goals<\/strong>
\nThe department aims to:
\n\u2022 Establish a Centre of Excellence in Prosthodontics.
\n\u2022 Promote & Strengthen digital dentistry and CAD\/CAM technologies.
\n\u2022 Expand implant prosthodontic services.
\n\u2022 Promote advanced interdisciplinary rehabilitation.
\n\u2022 Increase high-quality research output and publications.
\n\u2022 Enhance national and international academic collaborations.
\n\u2022 Conduct regular continuing education programmes for professionals.
\n\u2022 Upgrade clinical and laboratory infrastructure with emerging technologies.
\n\u2022 Expand community-based prosthodontic rehabilitation services.
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\nDepartment Motto<\/strong>
\n“Restoring Smiles \u2022 Rebuilding Function \u2022 Enhancing Quality of Life.”
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