Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences
- 0469 2645210, +919048555518
- dentalcollege@pushpagiri.in
- Pushpagiri Medicity, Thiruvalla
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Office Hour
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Vision
To nurture and train competent dental graduates in Oral Medicine and Radiology by imparting advanced knowledge, clinical expertise, and ethical values, fostering excellence in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of oral diseases through the effective use of digital and advanced oral and maxillofacial imaging modalities, including RVG, IOPAR, panoramic radiography, CBCT, and other emerging technologies, while delivering high-quality patient-cantered care.
Mission
• To provide comprehensive education and clinical training in Oral Medicine and Radiology, emphasizing proficiency in diagnostic investigations and imaging modalities such as RVG, IOPAR, panoramic radiography, CBCT, and other advanced radiographic techniques. • To promote excellence in the diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial diseases through evidence-based clinical practice and advanced imaging technologies. • To discover, generate, and translate emerging scientific knowledge into innovative oral healthcare practices, diagnostic techniques, and imaging technologies. • To foster meaningful research in oral diagnostics, radiology, and advanced imaging modalities for the betterment of patient care and societal welfare. • To enhance the oral health and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities through ethical service, community engagement, and early detection of oral diseases. • To encourage lifelong learning, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of Oral Medicine and Radiology.
Overview
Oral Medicine and Radiology is a comprehensive dental specialty that integrates clinical expertise with advanced diagnostic imaging to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management of a wide spectrum of orofacial conditions. The discipline of Oral Medicine focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and management of Potentially malignant disorders, oral mucosal diseases, orofacial pain, salivary gland disorders, temporomandibular joint disorders, and oral manifestations of systemic diseases.
Our department hosts a dedicated Orofacial Pain Clinic, specializing in the assessment and management of complex facial pain conditions, temporomandibular disorders, neuropathic pain, and musculoskeletal pain, following a patient-centred and multidisciplinary approach guided by evidence-based clinical protocols.
The specialty of Oral Radiology is devoted to diagnostic oral and maxillofacial imaging. The department is well equipped with conventional radiographic facilities and state-of-the-art advanced imaging modalities, including Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), enabling precise three-dimensional imaging for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up. These facilities significantly contribute to efficient patient care, academic excellence, and research productivity.
A fully digital radiographic system facilitates seamless access to radiographic images across all departments of the dental college, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and quality assurance.
Our academic and clinical training emphasizes evidence-based medicine, integrating current scientific literature, clinical expertise, and patient values into decision-making. Students are trained extensively in clinical examination, radiographic techniques, image interpretation, and patient counselling, with strict adherence to radiation safety protocols.
The department actively promotes research and scholarly publications, encouraging faculty and students to undertake original research, present scientific papers, and posters at state and national conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. This culture of research strengthens critical thinking and contributes to the advancement of oral healthcare practices.
As a department, we remain committed to delivering quality, ethical, and evidence-based oral healthcare while imparting comprehensive knowledge and research-oriented training to students our sincere contribution towards the betterment of society and mankind.
Highlights
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Mucosal Lesions
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
- Oral Cancer Screening and Management of complications following Cancer therapy
- Diagnosis and Management of Potentially Malignant Disorders
- Collaborate with Dermatology Department for treating mucocutaneous diseases.
- Collaborate with Neurology Department for treating Orofacial Pain
- Interdepartmental approach with the Departments of Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology for cases requiring multidisciplinary management.
- Tobacco Cessation Counselling
- Various imaging modalities of the oral and maxillofacial region
- CBCT imaging and its interpretations
- Facilities Available in our Department
- Intra Oral Periapical Machine (IOPAR)
- Radiovisiography (RVG)
- Extra Oral Techniques – Panoramic Imaging, Lateral Cephalogram, PA view, Sinus View, TMJ view (open and close)
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- Intra oral Camera
- Digital pulp tester
Faculty
Dr. Anuna Laila Mathew
Experience: 17 years
Dr. Anuna Laila Mathew (MDS)
Professor & HOD
Dr. Fawaz Ajmal
Experience: 3 years
Dr. Fawaz Ajmal (MDS)
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Anlin Anto
Experience: 6 months
Dr. Anlin Anto (MDS)
Senior Lecturer
