Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Vision

To be a center of excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by delivering advanced, ethical, and evidence-based surgical care, fostering academic distinction, promoting research, and addressing societal needs in maxillofacial health care.

Mission

To provide comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate education through outcome-based and competency-driven training in dento-alveolar surgery, maxillofacial trauma, pathology, orthognathic surgery, and reconstructive procedures using contemporary surgical techniques and inter-disciplinary approaches to restore function, esthetics, and quality of life.

Overview

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is committed to excellence in surgical education, patient care, research, and community service. The department integrates foundational surgical principles with advanced clinical exposure, ensuring competency-based training aligned with DCI and NAAC quality benchmarks. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, ethical practice, infection control, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.

Academic Excellence

Structured undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum aligned with DCI regulations and NAAC quality indicators.

Outcome-based education through lectures, seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, and clinical demonstrations.

Competency-based surgical training with emphasis on ethical standards and patient-centered care.

Continuous internal assessment, academic audits, and faculty development programs.

CLINICAL SERVICES

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides comprehensive, evidence-based surgical care for a wide spectrum of maxillofacial conditions, ensuring restoration of function, esthetics, and overall quality of life. Clinical services are delivered through well-equipped outpatient clinics, minor operation theatre, and major operation theatre, adhering to strict sterilization protocols, patient safety standards, and ethical surgical practices.

Major Surgical Procedures

Orthognathic Surgery: Comprehensive surgical correction of dento-facial deformities including maxillary and mandibular discrepancies to improve facial esthetics, occlusion, speech, mastication, and overall functional rehabilitation.
Management of Maxillofacial Pathologies: Surgical enucleation, excision, and management of odontogenic and non-odontogenic cysts and tumors, with appropriate reconstruction and rehabilitation.

Tumor Resection and Reconstruction: Surgical management of benign and malignant lesions involving the maxillofacial region, including resection and reconstruction using contemporary fixation systems to restore anatomical form and function.
Maxillofacial Trauma Management: Emergency and definitive surgical management of facial injuries including mandibular fractures, midface fractures, dento-alveolar injuries, and soft tissue trauma, ensuring timely intervention and functional recovery.

Minor Surgical Procedures

Surgical removal of impacted teeth, including third molars, impacted canines, and supernumerary teeth, using atraumatic surgical techniques.
Surgical exposure of impacted teeth to facilitate orthodontic alignment and functional occlusion.
Incisional and excisional biopsy procedures for histopathological diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial lesions.
Minor pre-prosthetic surgical procedures to facilitate prosthetic rehabilitation.

Emergency and Trauma Care

The department provides prompt and effective emergency surgical care for maxillofacial trauma cases, including stabilization, definitive fracture management, and postoperative rehabilitation, in coordination with emergency medicine and other medical specialties.

Comprehensive Patient Care Approach

Thorough clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning using advanced diagnostic aids and radiographic imaging.
Preoperative patient evaluation, counseling, and informed consent ensuring patient awareness and safety.
Surgical management following standard aseptic protocols and evidence-based surgical techniques.
Postoperative care including pain management, infection control, wound care, and regular follow-up for optimal healing and outcome assessment.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

The department actively collaborates with other dental and medical specialties including Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Pathology, ENT, Plastic Surgery, and Neuorosurgery to ensure holistic and multidisciplinary patient care.

Infection Control and Quality Assurance

All clinical procedures are performed in compliance with institutional infection control policies, sterilization protocols, and biomedical waste management guidelines. Continuous clinical audits and quality assurance measures are implemented to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered surgical care.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

Dedicated Minor and Major Operation Theatres with modern surgical armamentarium.
Advanced diagnostic and radiographic support for precise treatment planning.
Availability of contemporary plating and fixation systems.
Strict sterilization and infection control protocols.
Comprehensive postoperative monitoring and follow-up system.

RESEARCH AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Active faculty and postgraduate research contributions with publications in indexed journals.
Participation in national and international conferences and workshops.
Promotion of evidence-based surgical protocols and innovation.
Community outreach programs, trauma awareness initiatives, and surgical camps.

Faculty

Dr. Eapen Thomas (MDS)

Professor & HOD

Dr. Akhilesh Prathap (MDS)

Professor

Dr. Ravi Rajan Areekkal (MDS)

Reader

Dr. Joon Sunil (MDS)

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Rony Mukkoottil Philip (MDS)

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Thomas Abraham (BDS)

Lecturer

Gallery

Best Doctor Award

Faculty

Dr. Jose Jacob

Professor & HOD

Dr. A Devadathan

Professor

Dr Minimol K Johny

Associate professor

Dr. Anil Samson Varghese

Reader

Dr. Lovin Valsan Mathew

Sr. Lecturer

Group Therapy

Sr. Lecturer

Dr. Nisha

Sr. Lecturer

Group Therapy

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