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.<\/p>\n
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. Dr. Sudha Mattigatti Faculty Member Designation<\/strong> Future Goals<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-319","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=319"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":384,"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/319\/revisions\/384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nEquipped 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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\nVision<\/strong>
\nTo 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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\nMission<\/strong>
\n\u2022 To impart quality undergraduate education through competency-based teaching and clinical training.
\n\u2022 To provide comprehensive, ethical, affordable, and evidence-based restorative and endodontic treatment.
\n\u2022 To preserve natural dentition through preventive, restorative, and endodontic procedures.
\n\u2022 To promote scientific thinking, research aptitude, and evidence-based clinical practice among students.
\n\u2022 To encourage interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive oral healthcare.
\n\u2022 To organize Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes, workshops, and academic activities.
\n\u2022 To participate in community outreach programmes for prevention and early management of dental diseases.
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\nObjectives<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Develop competent undergraduate dental graduates in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
\n\u2022 Train students in diagnosis and management of dental caries and pulpal diseases.
\n\u2022 Promote minimally invasive and evidence-based restorative dentistry.
\n\u2022 Develop proficiency in modern restorative materials and techniques.
\n\u2022 Encourage ethical practice and patient-centred care.
\n\u2022 Foster scientific temperament, communication skills, and professionalism.
\n\u2022 Improve awareness regarding preservation of natural teeth.
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\nFaculty<\/strong>
\nThe department is led by an experienced team of academicians and clinicians dedicated to excellence in teaching, patient care, and academic development.<\/p>\n
\nProfessor & Head<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDr. Sudha Mattigatti Professor & Head
\nDr. Sandip Patil Associate Professor
\nDr. Laxman Phad Assistant Professor
\nDr. Suyog Jadhav Assistant Professor
\nDr. Twinkle Talreja Assistant Professor
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\nUndergraduate (BDS) Teaching Programme<\/strong>
\nThe department conducts undergraduate teaching as per the curriculum prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
\nPreclinical Training
\nStudents are trained in:
\n\u2022 Tooth Morphology and Dental Anatomy Correlation
\n\u2022 Class I to Class VI Cavity Preparations
\n\u2022 Amalgam Restorations
\n\u2022 Composite Resin Restorations
\n\u2022 Glass Ionomer Cement Restorations
\n\u2022 Inlay Cavity Preparation
\n\u2022 Tooth Preparation Principles
\n\u2022 Matrix Systems and Wedging
\n\u2022 Rubber Dam Isolation
\n\u2022 Finishing and Polishing Techniques
\nClinical Training
\nStudents receive supervised clinical training in:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
\n\u2022 Management of Dental Caries
\n\u2022 Direct Restorations
\n\u2022 Esthetic Restorations
\n\u2022 Root Canal Treatment (Anterior and Posterior Teeth)
\n\u2022 Pulp Capping Procedures
\n\u2022 Pulpotomy
\n\u2022 Endodontic Emergencies
\n\u2022 Non-Surgical Endodontic Procedures
\n\u2022 Post-Endodontic Restoration
\n\u2022 Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
\n\u2022 Clinical Case Discussions
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\nClinical Services<\/strong>
\nThe department provides comprehensive restorative and endodontic treatment including:
\nConservative Dentistry
\n\u2022 Dental Fillings
\n\u2022 Tooth-Coloured Composite Restorations
\n\u2022 Glass Ionomer Restorations
\n\u2022 Silver Amalgam Restorations
\n\u2022 Aesthetic Anterior Restorations
\n\u2022 Diastema Closure
\n\u2022 Tooth Bleaching
\n\u2022 Veneers (where indicated)
\n\u2022 Management of Tooth Wear
\n\u2022 Restoration of Fractured Teeth
\nEndodontics
\n\u2022 Root Canal Treatment
\n\u2022 Single Visit Root Canal Therapy (where indicated)
\n\u2022 Retreatment of Root Canal Cases
\n\u2022 Pulpotomy
\n\u2022 Apexification (where indicated)
\n\u2022 Apexogenesis
\n\u2022 Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
\n\u2022 Endodontic Emergency Care
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\nClinical Facilities<\/strong>
\nThe department is equipped with modern facilities including:
\n\u2022 Undergraduate Clinical Section
\n\u2022 Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Laboratory
\n\u2022 Modern Dental Chairs
\n\u2022 LED Light Curing Units
\n\u2022 Rotary Endodontic Systems
\n\u2022 Apex Locators
\n\u2022 Endodontic Micromotors
\n\u2022 RVG (Digital Radiography)
\n\u2022 Ultrasonic Scalers
\n\u2022 Rubber Dam Kits
\n\u2022 Endodontic Instruments
\n\u2022 Sterilization Facilities
\n\u2022 Audiovisual Teaching Aids
\n\u2022 Patient Waiting Area
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\nTeaching Methodology<\/strong>
\nCompetency-based teaching is delivered through:
\n\u2022 Interactive Lectures
\n\u2022 Demonstrations
\n\u2022 Small Group Discussions
\n\u2022 Simulation-Based Preclinical Training
\n\u2022 Chairside Clinical Teaching
\n\u2022 Case-Based Learning
\n\u2022 Problem-Based Learning
\n\u2022 Journal Discussions
\n\u2022 Self-Directed Learning
\n\u2022 Internal Assessments
\n\u2022 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
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\nAcademic Activities<\/strong>
\nThe department regularly conducts:
\n\u2022 Seminars
\n\u2022 Clinical Case Presentations
\n\u2022 Student Demonstrations
\n\u2022 Quiz Competitions
\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
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\nCommunity Outreach<\/strong>
\nThe department actively participates in:
\n\u2022 Rural Dental Health Camps
\n\u2022 School Dental Health Programmes
\n\u2022 Oral Health Awareness Activities
\n\u2022 Dental Caries Prevention Programmes
\n\u2022 Fluoride Awareness Programmes
\n\u2022 Tobacco Cessation Awareness
\n\u2022 Screening Camps
\n\u2022 Community Oral Health Education
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\nPatient Care Philosophy<\/strong>
\nThe department believes in:
\n\u2022 Preservation of natural dentition
\n\u2022 Early diagnosis and preventive care
\n\u2022 Minimally invasive dentistry
\n\u2022 Ethical and evidence-based treatment
\n\u2022 Patient-centred care
\n\u2022 Infection control and patient safety
\n\u2022 Functional and aesthetic rehabilitation
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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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\nThe department aims to:
\n\u2022 Strengthen competency-based undergraduate education.
\n\u2022 Promote minimally invasive dentistry.
\n\u2022 Upgrade restorative and endodontic technologies.
\n\u2022 Enhance digital dentistry in restorative procedures.
\n\u2022 Encourage undergraduate research and innovation.
\n\u2022 Organize regular Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes.
\n\u2022 Strengthen interdisciplinary patient management.
\n\u2022 Expand community-based preventive dental programmes.
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\nDepartment Motto<\/strong>
\n“Preserve the Tooth \u2022 Restore the Smile \u2022 Relieve the Pain.”<\/p>\n