ACADEMICS
ABOUT THE SPECIALTY
The specialty deals with the clinical aspects of oral and maxillofacial diseases of local origin, oral manifestation of systemic diseases and the systemic effect of oral focal infections in depth and aims to make a correct diagnosis and medical management of various diseases preserving the oral health and general health. This specialty have got the unique responsibility of treating medically compromised patients and preparing different therapeutic regimes treating and curing oral mucosal lesions of local and systemic origin.
‘Teaching is the highest form of understanding’
INNOVATIONS IN TEACHING
Multiple Interactive Learning Algorithm (MILA)
MILA is a method that actively engages the students in activities and enhances the learning of a concept/topic. The total duration of the class would be 120 minutes. The class is divided into 6 micro sessions lasting for 20 minutes each. The topic for the day is divided into 3 parts of a brief overview followed by 3 parts of activities after every overview. The idea is to facilitate the students in learning by making them find out more about a topic and not actually lecturing about the topic. Different types of activities are given as a part of MILA learning.
Activities in MILA
CLAY MODELLING
Students using clay modelling as an activity in the class to understand oral diseases better
SMALL GROUP LEARNING
Students are split into small groups to enable them to work together in finding a solution. A faculty will also engage in facilitating the students in learning the concept.
MOSAIC TILES
An interactive activity used for teaching correlation of clinical with radiographic features of a particular disease
DIY - X RAYS
An interesting activity used for teaching the characteristic radiographic appearances of certain diseases
PEARLS OF WISDOM
An interesting activity used for teaching the physics of radiation such as the structure of an atom
CONNEXIONS
The students use clues in the form of pictures and find out the underlying disease
‘Learning is an experience and experience gives wisdom’
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Practice of specialty of Oral Medicine and Radiology effectively and efficiently with utmost empathy towards patients.
Acquire high levels of competence in diagnostics skills in Maxillofacial disorders with use of latest investigatory aids.
Employ best evidence based practice methods in medical management of disorders of maxillofacial region.
Delivery of dental care to patients with special needs at community level and in hospital based set up.
Acquire adequate level of skills in the practice of diagnostic maxillofacial imaging.
Adopt highest levels of human values and professional integrity in service of society keeping welfare of patients as the sole objective.
Use latest scientific development, information technology in carrying out translational research for welfare of patients.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES & COURSE OUTCOMES (PO CO)
The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology follows specific protocols for the Post Graduate programme. The Department has a structured way of conducting the post graduate programme. Hence specific set of instructions were formulated which were called PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO), PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO) & COURSE OUTCOMES (CO).
POST GRADUATE COURSES
Master Of Dental Surgery (MDS)
The Division of Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology offers a 3 year residency program which leads to a Post graduate Masters degree in Oral Medicine and Radiology. Our program has been carefully designed to offer residents a broad evidence based training in oral medicine, diagnostic maxillofacial imaging, delivering quality dental care to patients with special needs. This prepares them confidently to pursue a successful career in academics, clinical practice and research.
Eligibility - Candidate should possess BDS degree
Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Saveetha Dental College offers structured programs of study leading to the Ph.D. in the speciality of Oral Medicine and Radiology. The duration of the program is 4 years (part time) /3 years (Full time). Till date 5 candidates have completed the doctoral study and 15 scholars pursuing their research.
Eligibility - Candidate should possess MDS/BDS degree
Ph.D Guides:
Dr.G.Maragathavalli
Dr.M.Arvind
Dr.T.N.Uma Maheswari
FELLOWSHIP COURSES
FDS In Special Care Dentistry
Special care dentistry is the new addition to the speciality. Patients with physical/mental disabilities and multiple medical complications are treated here. Students will be handling such patients by adhering to all the necessary protocols and also ensures the special care patient is treated in the most appropriate way.
Eligibility - Candidate should possess BDS /MDS degree
FDS In Orofacial Pain
Orofacial pain is a chronic condition which greatly compromises the patient's quality of life. It has a wide spectrum of disorders under it. The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology is equipped with an excellent infrastructure and dedicated faculty members who are experts in diagnosing and managing patients with Orofacial pain. We offer a 1 year fellowship programme in Orofacial pain thereby transforming a dentist into a specialist in orofacial pain.
Eligibility - Candidate should possess BDS/MDS degree
FDS In Dental Radiology
The one year fellowship in diagnostic dental radiology trains the students in all formats of intraoral, extraoral, 2D and 3D imaging modalities to become highly competent diagnostic maxillofacial radiologist to interpret various maxillofacial pathologies.
Eligibility - Candidate should possess BDS/MDS degree