The Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry at Government Dental College & Hospital, Jalgaon is dedicated to providing excellence in undergraduate dental education, comprehensive patient care, preventive oral healthcare, research, and community service. The department specializes in the oral healthcare of infants, children, adolescents, and children with special healthcare needs, with emphasis on prevention, early diagnosis, and comprehensive management of dental diseases.<\/p>\n
The department aims to establish positive dental attitudes and healthy oral habits in children through preventive, restorative, interceptive, and rehabilitative dental care. Undergraduate students are trained to understand the behavioral, psychological, developmental, and clinical aspects of pediatric dentistry through competency-based education and supervised clinical training.<\/p>\n
The department provides child-friendly, evidence-based dental care using contemporary treatment protocols while ensuring patient safety, infection control, ethical practice, and compassionate care. Through education, clinical services, and community outreach, the department strives to improve the oral health and overall well-being of children in the region. Faculty Member Designation<\/strong> The Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry at Government Dental College & Hospital, Jalgaon is dedicated to providing excellence in undergraduate dental education, comprehensive patient care, preventive oral healthcare, research, and community service. The department specializes in the oral healthcare of infants, children, adolescents, and children with special healthcare needs, with emphasis on prevention, early […]<\/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-328","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328","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=328"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":523,"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328\/revisions\/523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/demo.ibinfosolution.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\nVision<\/strong>
\nTo be a centre of excellence in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry by providing quality undergraduate education, comprehensive child oral healthcare, preventive services, research, and community outreach while promoting lifelong oral 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 pediatric dental care.
\n\u2022 To promote preventive dentistry and early intervention for maintaining optimal oral health in children.
\n\u2022 To develop students’ clinical competence in the management of pediatric dental patients.
\n\u2022 To encourage scientific thinking, research, innovation, and lifelong learning.
\n\u2022 To organize academic activities, Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes, workshops, and awareness programmes.
\n\u2022 To strengthen community outreach through school dental health programmes and preventive oral healthcare initiatives.
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\nObjectives<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Develop competent undergraduate dental graduates in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry.
\n\u2022 Train students in the diagnosis and management of oral diseases in children.
\n\u2022 Promote preventive and minimally invasive dentistry.
\n\u2022 Develop skills in behavior management and child-friendly dental care.
\n\u2022 Encourage ethical practice and patient-centred care.
\n\u2022 Foster communication skills, professionalism, and teamwork.
\n\u2022 Promote oral health awareness among children, parents, and school teachers.
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\nFaculty<\/strong>
\nThe Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry is supported by dedicated faculty members committed to excellence in teaching, patient care, and academic development.<\/p>\n
\nDr. Rajesh Ijalkar Assistant Professor
\nDr. Aditi Patil Assistant Professor
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\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 Growth and Development of Children
\n\u2022 Child Psychology and Behaviour Management
\n\u2022 Preventive Dentistry
\n\u2022 Dental Caries in Children
\n\u2022 Fluoride Therapy
\n\u2022 Pit and Fissure Sealants
\n\u2022 Infant Oral Healthcare
\n\u2022 Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth
\n\u2022 Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
\n\u2022 Space Maintainers
\n\u2022 Interceptive Orthodontics (Introduction)
\n\u2022 Dental Care for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
\n\u2022 Pediatric Dental Emergencies
\n\u2022 Oral Habits and Habit-Breaking Appliances
\nClinical Training<\/strong>
\nStudents receive supervised clinical training in:
\n\u2022 Child Patient Examination
\n\u2022 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
\n\u2022 Behaviour Management Techniques
\n\u2022 Preventive Dental Procedures
\n\u2022 Oral Prophylaxis
\n\u2022 Fluoride Application
\n\u2022 Pit and Fissure Sealant Placement
\n\u2022 Restorative Procedures in Primary and Young Permanent Teeth
\n\u2022 Pulp Therapy
\n\u2022 Stainless Steel Crowns
\n\u2022 Space Maintainers
\n\u2022 Management of Dental Trauma
\n\u2022 Clinical Case Discussions
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\nClinical Services<\/strong>
\nThe department provides comprehensive pediatric dental care including:
\n\u2022 Oral Examination and Preventive Care
\n\u2022 Dental Fillings for Children
\n\u2022 Fluoride Therapy
\n\u2022 Pit and Fissure Sealants
\n\u2022 Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy
\n\u2022 Stainless Steel Crowns
\n\u2022 Esthetic Pediatric Restorations
\n\u2022 Space Maintainers
\n\u2022 Management of Dental Trauma
\n\u2022 Oral Habit Counselling
\n\u2022 Preventive Orthodontic Procedures
\n\u2022 Dental Treatment for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
\n\u2022 Preventive Oral Health Counselling
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\nClinical Facilities<\/strong>
\nThe department is equipped with:
\n\u2022 Undergraduate Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
\n\u2022 Child-Friendly Dental Chairs
\n\u2022 Preventive Dentistry Clinic
\n\u2022 Pediatric Restorative Equipment
\n\u2022 Pulp Therapy Instruments
\n\u2022 Stainless Steel Crown Kits
\n\u2022 Fluoride Application Facilities
\n\u2022 Sterilization Facilities
\n\u2022 Audiovisual Teaching Aids
\n\u2022 Behaviour Management Resources
\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 Simulation-Based Training
\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)
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\nAcademic Activities<\/strong>
\nThe department regularly conducts:
\n\u2022 Clinical Case Presentations
\n\u2022 Seminars
\n\u2022 Journal Clubs
\n\u2022 Student Demonstrations
\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 School Dental Health Programmes
\n\u2022 Oral Health Screening Camps
\n\u2022 Preventive Dentistry Awareness Programmes
\n\u2022 Fluoride Awareness Programmes
\n\u2022 Tooth Brushing Demonstration Programmes
\n\u2022 Nutrition and Oral Health Education
\n\u2022 Early Childhood Caries Prevention Programmes
\n\u2022 Rural Dental Health Camps
\n\u2022 Parent Counselling Programmes
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\nPatient Care Philosophy<\/strong>
\nThe department is committed to:
\n\u2022 Child-friendly and compassionate dental care
\n\u2022 Prevention of oral diseases
\n\u2022 Early diagnosis and timely intervention
\n\u2022 Evidence-based clinical practice
\n\u2022 Ethical and safe patient care
\n\u2022 Infection control and patient safety
\n\u2022 Family-centred oral healthcare
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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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\nFuture Goals<\/strong>
\nThe department aims to:
\n\u2022 Strengthen competency-based undergraduate education.
\n\u2022 Expand preventive and minimally invasive pediatric dental services.
\n\u2022 Promote school oral health programmes throughout the region.
\n\u2022 Enhance digital learning and pediatric dental technologies.
\n\u2022 Encourage undergraduate research and innovation.
\n\u2022 Organize regular Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programmes.
\n\u2022 Strengthen interdisciplinary pediatric healthcare.
\n\u2022 Improve oral health awareness among children and parents through community outreach.
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\nDepartment Motto<\/strong>
\n“Healthy Smiles for Every Child \u2022 Prevention Today, Confidence Tomorrow.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"