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The Department of Periodontology at Government Dental College & Hospital, Jalgaon is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate dental education, comprehensive patient care, research, and community service. The department specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone.
\nThe department emphasizes the preservation of natural dentition through evidence-based periodontal therapy, preventive care, patient education, and maintenance of periodontal health. Students receive competency-based undergraduate education through integrated theoretical knowledge, preclinical exercises, and supervised clinical training, enabling them to develop sound diagnostic abilities, clinical skills, ethical values, and professional competence.
\nWith modern clinical facilities and experienced faculty members, the department provides quality periodontal care while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific inquiry, infection control, patient safety, and lifelong learning.
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\nVision<\/strong>
\nTo be a centre of excellence in Periodontology by providing quality undergraduate education, comprehensive periodontal care, scientific research, and community-oriented oral healthcare while promoting lifelong periodontal health.
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\nMission<\/strong>
\n\u2022 To impart quality undergraduate education through competency-based teaching and supervised clinical training.
\n\u2022 To provide comprehensive, ethical, affordable, and evidence-based periodontal care.
\n\u2022 To promote prevention, early diagnosis, and effective management of periodontal diseases.
\n\u2022 To train students in diagnosis, treatment planning, and periodontal therapy.
\n\u2022 To encourage research, scientific thinking, innovation, and lifelong learning.
\n\u2022 To organize Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes, workshops, and academic activities.
\n\u2022 To strengthen community awareness regarding periodontal health and prevention of gum diseases.
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\nObjectives<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Develop competent undergraduate dental graduates in Periodontology.
\n\u2022 Train students in diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases.
\n\u2022 Promote preventive and evidence-based periodontal care.
\n\u2022 Develop proficiency in periodontal instrumentation and clinical procedures.
\n\u2022 Encourage ethical practice and patient-centred care.
\n\u2022 Foster communication skills, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
\n\u2022 Improve awareness regarding the relationship between periodontal and systemic health.
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\nFaculty<\/strong>
\nThe Department of Periodontology is supported by dedicated faculty members committed to excellence in teaching, patient care, research, and academic development.
\nFaculty Member Designation
\nDr. Hitesh Desarda Assistant Professor
\nDr. Nisha Salve Assistant Professor
\n________________________________________
\nUndergraduate (BDS) Teaching Programme<\/strong>
\nThe department conducts undergraduate teaching in accordance with the curriculum prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
\nTheoretical Training
\nStudents are taught:
\n\u2022 Introduction to Periodontology
\n\u2022 Anatomy and Histology of Periodontium
\n\u2022 Etiology and Pathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases
\n\u2022 Gingivitis and Periodontitis
\n\u2022 Dental Plaque and Calculus
\n\u2022 Periodontal Diagnosis and Classification
\n\u2022 Periodontal Instruments
\n\u2022 Scaling and Root Planing
\n\u2022 Oral Hygiene Measures
\n\u2022 Plaque Control Methods
\n\u2022 Periodontal Pocket
\n\u2022 Furcation Involvement
\n\u2022 Mucogingival Problems
\n\u2022 Periodontal Surgical Procedures (Introduction)
\n\u2022 Regenerative Periodontal Therapy (Introduction)
\n\u2022 Periodontal Maintenance Therapy
\n\u2022 Periodontal-Systemic Disease Relationship
\n\u2022 Dental Implants (Introduction)
\nClinical Training<\/strong>
\nStudents receive supervised clinical training in:
\n\u2022 Periodontal Examination
\n\u2022 Recording Periodontal Indices
\n\u2022 Oral Hygiene Instructions
\n\u2022 Plaque Control Techniques
\n\u2022 Scaling
\n\u2022 Root Planing
\n\u2022 Polishing Procedures
\n\u2022 Periodontal Diagnosis
\n\u2022 Treatment Planning
\n\u2022 Maintenance Therapy
\n\u2022 Clinical Case Discussions
\n\u2022 Referral of Advanced Periodontal Cases
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\nClinical Services<\/strong>
\nThe department provides comprehensive periodontal care including:
\n\u2022 Oral Hygiene Assessment
\n\u2022 Scaling and Polishing
\n\u2022 Root Surface Debridement
\n\u2022 Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
\n\u2022 Management of Gingivitis
\n\u2022 Management of Periodontitis
\n\u2022 Periodontal Maintenance Care
\n\u2022 Desensitization Procedures
\n\u2022 Gingival Enlargement Management
\n\u2022 Oral Hygiene Education
\n\u2022 Tobacco Cessation Counselling
\n\u2022 Referral for Advanced Periodontal Surgery and Implant Therapy
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\nClinical Facilities<\/strong>
\nThe department is equipped with:
\n\u2022 Undergraduate Periodontology Clinic
\n\u2022 Ultrasonic Scaling Units
\n\u2022 Hand Scaling Instruments
\n\u2022 Periodontal Diagnostic Instruments
\n\u2022 Periodontal Charting Facilities
\n\u2022 Oral Hygiene Demonstration Area
\n\u2022 Sterilization Facilities
\n\u2022 Audiovisual Teaching Aids
\n\u2022 Digital Patient Records (where available)
\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 Demonstrations
\n\u2022 Chairside Clinical Teaching
\n\u2022 Small Group Discussions
\n\u2022 Case-Based Learning
\n\u2022 Problem-Based Learning
\n\u2022 Clinical Seminars
\n\u2022 Journal Discussions
\n\u2022 Self-Directed Learning
\n\u2022 Internal Assessment
\n\u2022 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
\n________________________________________
\nAcademic Activities<\/strong>
\nThe department regularly conducts:
\n\u2022 Clinical Case Presentations
\n\u2022 Seminars
\n\u2022 Journal Clubs
\n\u2022 Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Programmes
\n\u2022 Hands-on Workshops
\n\u2022 Guest Lectures
\n\u2022 Clinical Audits
\n\u2022 Interdepartmental Academic Meetings
\n\u2022 Oral Hygiene Awareness Programmes
\n________________________________________
\nCommunity Outreach<\/strong>
\nThe department actively participates in:
\n\u2022 Rural Dental Health Camps
\n\u2022 Oral Hygiene Awareness Campaigns
\n\u2022 World Oral Health Day Programmes
\n\u2022 World No Tobacco Day Activities
\n\u2022 School Oral Health Programmes
\n\u2022 Periodontal Disease Screening Camps
\n\u2022 Tobacco Cessation Awareness Programmes
\n\u2022 Community Oral Health Education
\n\u2022 Geriatric Oral Health Camps
\n________________________________________
\nPatient Care Philosophy<\/strong>
\nThe department is committed to:
\n\u2022 Prevention of periodontal diseases
\n\u2022 Early diagnosis and timely treatment
\n\u2022 Evidence-based periodontal care
\n\u2022 Ethical and compassionate patient management
\n\u2022 Patient-centred treatment planning
\n\u2022 Strict infection control and patient safety
\n\u2022 Long-term periodontal maintenance and follow-up
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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 Strengthen competency-based undergraduate education.
\n\u2022 Upgrade periodontal diagnostic and treatment facilities.
\n\u2022 Promote minimally invasive periodontal therapy.
\n\u2022 Enhance awareness regarding periodontal-systemic health.
\n\u2022 Encourage undergraduate research and scientific publications.
\n\u2022 Organize regular Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes and workshops.
\n\u2022 Strengthen interdisciplinary patient care.
\n\u2022 Expand community-based periodontal disease prevention programmes.
\n________________________________________
\nDepartment Motto<\/strong>
\n“Healthy Gums \u2022 Strong Foundation \u2022 Lifelong Smiles.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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