Government Dental College & Hospital Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Introduction

The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Chhtrapaji Sambhajinagar was established in 1985. The department aims at the diagnosis & treatment of dental caries and its sequel, teeth malformations and discolorations, thereby restoring the teeth to full function in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Pediatric Dentistry is the branch of Dentistry which is concerned with comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care of children from birth through adolescence. An upcoming field of dentistry with immense potential, paediatric dentistry aims to eliminate fear at an early age with the inculcation of positive attitudes. The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar caters to maintain a perfect blend of both the clinical and academic arenas of the field. Scope ranges from prenatal counseling of parents to all the dental treatments upto 13 years of age. Dental Care of the medically and mentally compromised patients is also taken care of. Undergraduate students are given discussions on a wide range of topics with special attention placed on interactive case history discussions as well as first hand clinical experience under specialist supervision. They are also encouraged to participate in seminars and posters in order to get introduced to the changing trends and to evoke a fresh interest in the subject. As interns they are trained to deal and expertly manage patients of various age groups with special emphasis on their clinical application of behavior management techniques. The Department is situated in left wing of the college on the second floor. The department has one large clinical section where both the basic treatment procedures as well as advanced treatments are made available. There is a presence of spacious waiting area. We have a separate unit to treat children with Special Health Care to render proper isolation and comfort to the children. The department also has a well isolated sterilization area, a preclinical lab and play room.

Mission & Vision

To foster the development of dentist who will brining profound integrity and character to every endeavor, while demonstrating the highest quality clinical knowledge and expertise.
The Students should achieve academic excellence, Provide the best oral health care, and engage in research scholarship, and creative endeavors to improve the health of the highly diverse populations in India.

UG CURRICULUM

THEORY CLASSES : The undergraduate students begin with lectures in the III year of BDS .Theory (65 lecture hours) - III yr (20 hrs) and IV yr (45hrs).
CLINICAL TRAINING : Detailed case history and discussion, Oral prophylaxis, Restorative procedures, Extractions, Topical fluoride applications procedures are taught in their clinical postings.
PRACTICAL (170 hrs) : III yr (70 hrs) and IV yr (100hrs). (Total- 235 hrs)
SEMINAR PRESENTATION : The students are required to present two seminars, one minor at the end of the III year BDS and a major seminar in the final year of BDS.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES : Students are also encouraged to participate in the programmes such as treatment camps. People are made aware through these camps regarding their dental health.
PROJECT WORK : Students are required to submit a project in their final year which is usually related to the development of a teaching aid or the development of an aid for behavior management.

Patients Service

The department is well equipped with all the latest infrastructure which helps in the course of diagnosis and treatment planning of a particular patient. The department is kids friendly and kept in par to the specifications given by the dental council of India. We also focuses on patients who are dependent on care takers for their day to day living and those with special health care needs or handicapped children who are identified from the community, brought to the department for necessary oral health care and medical treatment procedures.