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- Introduction of the Department
- List of Faculty Members With Teaching Experience
- Projects conducted by UG Students in the Department
- Ongoing Research Projects in the Department
- Papers published in peer reviewed journals by Faculty
- Vision & Mission of the Department
- Out Reach activities and Health promotion programs
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY Overview
Introduction of the Department
Public Health Dentistry is the science and art of preventing and controlling oral diseases. Making oral health an important part of our wellbeing through community efforts is the main objective of Public Health Dentistry. Dental health is most neglected unknowingly, though it is the most important part of human health. Public Health Dentistry strives to spread the importance of oral health care by serving the community with awareness, and educates the public with the benefits of having better dental hygiene.
Goals
- The goal of the Public Health dentistry is to provide basic & advanced Health promotion to an individual and group of people.
- Prevention of dental diseases & awareness of Oral hygiene in rural population.
- To provide Basic treatment in rural areas through state of art mobile dental clinic.
- The main goal of the Public Health Dentistry is to achieve good oral hygiene & health awareness in public through organized community efforts.
List of Faculty Names on the Display Board
| Sr.No | Name | Degree | Designation | Brief Biodata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Zohra Charania | MDS;Public Health Dentistry | Professor | MDS(PHD) 2011 From Meenakshiammal dental college under Maher University with total teaching experience of 10 years & 9 months with many national and international publications |
| 2 | Dr.Apurv Soni | MDS;Public Health Dentistry | Reader | MDS(PHD)2015 From Rajasthan dental college under Rajasthan University of health sciences with total teaching experience of 7 years & 1 months with many national and international publications |
| 3 | Dr. S P Swati | MDS;Public Health Dentistry | Senior Lecturer | MDS(PHD)2019 From Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, KIIT University with total teaching experience of 2 years & 6 months with national and international publications |
| 4 | Dr. Karuna Arvind Burde | MDS;Public Health Dentistry | Senior Lecturer | MDS(PHD)2018 From Sinhgad DentalCollege andHospital,Punewith total teaching experience 9 months with national and international publications |
| 5 | Dr. Snehal Chandrawad | BDS | Tutor | BDS 2019 from MUHS Nashik associated with the department as a Tutor since 3 Months. |
| 6 | Dr. Sachin Kaspate | BDS | Tutor | BDS 2004 from MUHS Nashik associated with the department as a Tutor since 4years 3 Months |
Projects conducted by UG Students in the Department
LIST OF CHARTS IN THE DEPARTMENT
| Sr. No. | Models & Charts |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deans Fluorosis Index. |
| 2 | Preventive resin restoration. |
| 3 | Calculus Model. |
| 4 | Plaque Index. |
| 5 | Types of Implants. |
| 6 | Food Pyramid |
| 7 | Angle’s classification Of Malocclusion. |
| 8 | Essential Material In ART. |
| 9 | Epidemiological Triad. |
| 10 | Tooth morphology. |
| 11 | Emblems of Dentistry. |
| 12 | Gingival Recession. |
| 13 | Interdental Cleaning Aids. |
| 14 | Tobacco and Oral Health. |
| 15 | Patient Education Model. |
| 16 | Brushing Technique Demonstration Model. |
Ongoing Research Projects in the Department
| s.no. | Title of Research | Conducted by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estimation of Fluoride Level in Drinking Water and Prevalence of Dental Fluorosis in Parbhani District, Maharashtra, India: A Cross Sectional Study | Dr.Apurv Soni,Dr Swati SinghDivya YadavPayal Chakranarayan |
| 2 | Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding oral health of Sugar Factory workers in Parbhanidistrict. | DrZohara Charania, Dr.Apurv Soni, Anushree Kela |
| 3 | The oral health status of dentate patients with chronic renal failure undergoing dialysis therapy. | Dr.ApurvSoni,Karuna Burde, Gajanan Chate |
Papers or Posters presented by Faculty
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Papers |
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Vision & Mission of the Department
Vision – Preventing and controlling oral health through organized community efforts across the country.
Mission – We aim to commit the highest quality of dental care to individuals and communities with warmth, care and professional expertise for the benefit of the public.
