Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences

Vision

To be a center of excellence in Prosthodontics that delivers high-quality patient care, fosters academic excellence, promotes ethical practice, and advances innovation and research to meet evolving oral rehabilitation needs.

Mission

To impart comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate education in Prosthodontics through evidence-based teaching and skill-oriented training, enabling competence in conventional prostheses, full mouth rehabilitation, implant prosthodontics, maxillofacial prosthetics and TMJ disorders using contemporary materials, techniques, and digital technologies to address functional, esthetic, and rehabilitative needs.

Overview & Highlights

The Department of Prosthodontics is dedicated to excellence in teaching, clinical service, and research related to the replacement and rehabilitation of missing teeth and oral structures. The department plays a pivotal role in undergraduate and postgraduate dental education by imparting comprehensive knowledge and advanced clinical skills in removable, fixed, maxillofacial, and implant prosthodontics.

The department follows an outcome-based, student-centred teaching–learning approach, integrating theoretical instruction with extensive preclinical and clinical training. Emphasis is placed on ethical practice, evidence-based decision-making, and patient-centred care. Faculty members actively engage in research, continuing professional development, and community outreach programmes, contributing to academic growth and societal well-being.

Academic Excellence

  • Structured undergraduate and postgraduate teaching aligned with DCI and NAAC guidelines.
  • Outcome-based education through lectures, seminars, journal clubs, and case discussions.
  • Emphasis on evidence-based prosthodontic principles and ethical clinical practice.

Clinical Services

  • Comprehensive management of complete denture, removable partial denture, and fixed partial denture cases, with emphasis on function, esthetics, and patient comfort.
  • Implant-supported prosthodontic rehabilitation with systematic diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Clinical management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders through occlusal evaluation and prosthodontic interventions.
  • Prosthodontic rehabilitation of patients with maxillofacial defects using obturators and related prostheses.
  • Smile correction procedures focusing on esthetics, occlusion, phonetics, and facial harmony.

Infrastructure and Facilities

  • Well-equipped preclinical and clinical prosthodontic laboratories supporting undergraduate and postgraduate training.
  • T-Scan digital occlusal analysis system for precise evaluation of occlusal contacts and force distribution.
  • Intraoral scanner for digital impressions, improving accuracy, efficiency, and patient comfort.
  • TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit for neuromuscular assessment and management of TMJ-related conditions.
  • Availability of contemporary materials, instruments, and digital prosthodontic workflows.

Research and Innovation

  • Active involvement of faculty and postgraduate students in research and scholarly activities.
  • Promotion of evidence-based practice, publications, and conference presentations.

Student Development and Community Outreach

  • Extensive clinical exposure enabling students to develop competence, professionalism, and effective patient communication.
  • Participation in outreach programmes providing prosthodontic rehabilitation and oral health awareness to the community.

Faculty

Dr. Aby Mathew T

Experience: 21 Years

Dr. Aby Mathew T (MDS)

 Professor & HOD

Dr. Rene Kuriakose

Experience : 12 years 11 months

Dr. Rene Kuriakose (MDS)

Reader

Dr. Shibi Mathew

Experience : 7 years 1 month

Dr. Shibi Mathew (MDS)

Reader

Dr. Joshy P Abraham

Experience : 7 years 1 month

Dr. Joshy P Abraham (MDS)

Reader

Dr. Dhanya P Nampoothiri

Experience : 6 years 5 months

Dr. Dhanya P Nampoothiri (MDS)

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Varun Raj

Experience : 5 years 6 months

Dr. Varun Raj (MDS)

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Jerin Thomas

Experience : 3 years 3 months

Dr. Jerin Thomas (MDS)

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Harishankaran U

Experience : 4 years

Dr. Harishankaran U (MDS)

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Neena Kunjumon

Experience : 10 months

Dr. Neena Kunjumon (MDS)

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Girish Harikumar

Experience : 1month

Dr Girish Harikumar

Sr. Lecturer

Dr. Renjini V R

Experience : 21 years

Dr. Renjini V R

Lecturer