Name: Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
Brand: Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
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MDS in Oral Medicine & Radiology | in Dental Sciences

The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology is considered as the backbone of Dentistry as it deals with the diagnosis of all the dental diseases. Further it is considered special as this department is a combination of Oral Medicine as well as Maxillofacial Radiology. Further, this department serves as a connecting link between dentistry and Medicine. The department serves and thrives to teach the students regarding the diagnosis and treatment protocol of different head and neck medical diseases. Since the oral cavity is considered as the mirror of the overall health of the individual, the students are made well aware of all these signs and symptoms. The department also imparts knowledge regarding the various psychological conditions having oral implications and vice versa. In a nutshell, the oral medicine department works as a part of a multi-disciplinary patient care team.

Training in Maxillofacial Radiology includes the knowledge and expertise in the acquisition and interpretation of radiographic images including IOPA’s and other intraoral as well as extraoral techniques. Training also includes the expertise in conventional and advanced maxillofacial imaging including CT and MRI as well.

Objective

The main objective of the course is to enable the student to assess and evaluate medical as well as dental history of the patient along with detailed clinical examination of the oral and para-oral tissues.
To make students aware and competent to differentiate and recognize the normal and abnormal so as to point out the disease. This further helps them to establish a working diagnosis.
To make the students competent to select and prescribe appropriate investigations so as to diagnose a particular disease to formulate the treatment plan, need for emergency dental care, medications, referral and follow-up etc.
To make the students self sufficient and confident when it is required to perform through cases presentations to disseminate the clinical knowledge, use the recent scientific advances & engagement in recent research projects.

Outcome

On completing the course, the students should be able to thoroughly understand the Oral Diseases, their association with underlying systemic diseases , their etiology, epidemiology as well as clinical presentation including teeth, Maxilla, mandible , salivary glands, TMJ and pain disorders.
The student must be able to differentiate benign lesions from malignant, can point the risk factors, methods of prevention and can emphasize on the various treatment protocols.
The student must be able to interpret and report radiolographs such as IOPA, OPG, CT scan of maxillofacial region as well as CBCT.
The student must be able to recommend and perform various chair side investigations to aid in diagnosis of oral diseases.
The students should mention and demonstrate their Oral manifestations and the dental considerations in management of these patients.
Harbour the basic knowledge regarding prescription of various drugs like antibiotics, analgesics, antifungal and other drugs and must know their mechanisms of action, indications and contraindications and their therapeutic uses particularly in dental practice.

Curriculum

Oral Medicine and Radiology: Oral Medicine is that area of special competence concerned with the oral health of the patient for maintenance of overall health of an individual. It includes those Principles of Medicine that relate to the mouth, as well as research in biological, pathological and clinical spheres. Oral Medicine includes the diagnosis and medical management of diseases specific to the orofacial tissues and of oral manifestations of systemic diseases. It further includes the management of behavioral disorders and the oral and dental treatment of medically compromised patients. The subject also includes training in Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging. Additionally emphasis is laid on Oral Cancer screening, Radiotherapy and management of Oro-facial Pain disorders. Forensic Odontology, an upcoming subject is an integral part of Oral Medicine and Radiology.

Laboratories

Sr. No.	Name of Lab	Description
1	Undergraduate Clinic	The undergraduate clinic is well equipped with top end modern dental chairs and also has adequate equipment according to DCI norms. The UG students are trained in diagnosis, investigations and treatment of Maxillofacial diseases.
2	Postgraduate Clinic	The postgraduate clinic and lab is well equipped with top end modern dental chairs and also has adequate equipment according to DCI norms. The PG students are trained in diagnosis, advanced chair side investigations and latest treatment protocols of diseases pertaining to Maxillofacial region. They are also trained to deal with medically compromised and geriatric patients and advanced imaging techniques such as CT, MRI etc. Further they are trained in medico legal aspects of patients.
3	Radiographic interpretation room	The Radiographic interpretation room is well equipped with X ray view boxes and the equipment to analyse the images.

Academic Activities | Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana

Conferences
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Name of Conference	Date
National IAOMR UG conference-2017	15/09/2017 to 16/09/2017
3T +IBHSc Training course In Bioethics Training for health Professionals of Health Science Universities.	25/04/2016 to 27/04/2016
XIV National IAFO Conference	23/09/2016 to 25/09/2016
National IAOMR Conference	23/11/2012 to 25/11/2012
National Undergraduate IAOMR Conference	19/10/2011 & 20/10/2011

Name of Workshop	Date
Workshop on CBCT – Image Better Manage Better	26/03/2019 – 27/03/2019
Faculty Development Programme	14/09/2017
Basic Life Support	16/01/2010 & 17/01/2010

Name of Eminent Guest Speaker	Organisation	Topic	Date
Dr. Shiva Prasad S.	Prof. Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Karnataka	CBCT	26/03/2019 -27/03/2019
Dr. Gnanasundaram N	Professor Emeritus, Chennai	Scope of Oral Medicine	15/09/2017
Dr. Hemant Umarji	Professor & Head, GDC, Mumbai	Basic Oral Radiology	16/09/2017
Dr. Anjana Bagewadi	Vice-Principal, K.L.E University Dental College & Hospital, Belgaum	Oral Mucosal Lesions	15/09/2017
Dr. Vaishali Keluskar	Prof. & Head, K.L.E University Dental College & Hospital, Belgaum.	Curriculum Development	16/09/2017
Dr.Durgesh Bailoor	Director , Post Graduate Studies, Professor & Head , Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Karnavati School of Dentistry , Gandhinagar	Bio –Psychosocial Model of Illness	25/11/2012
Dr. Timothy Hodgson	Eastman Dental Hospital , UCLH Foundation NHS Trust and UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, U.K.	Ulcerative Mucosal Disease: Management Strategies for Today and the Future	24/11/2012 & 25/11/2012
Dr.Ajit D. Dinkar	Professor & Head, Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Goa Dental College & Hospital , Goa	Avenues in forensic dentistry practice – a new opening for dental specialization in India	24/11/2012
Dr. N. Gnanasundaram	Professor, Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Savitha Dental College, Chennai	Pain and Diagnostic Facial Pain	24/11/2012
Dr. Parvathi	Professor & Head, Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rama Dental College, Kanpur	Villain of The Oral Cavity	20/11/2011
Dr Vishal Dang	Professor & Head, Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, SGT Dental College, Gurgaon	Advances in Radiology and Imaging and Investigation in Oral Medicine and Radiology	20/11/2011

Eligibility (Duration: 3 Years)

MDS( Oral Medicine & Radiology): Admissions are made on the basis of merit of NEET examination conducted by the authorised agencies of the Central Govt. and through Counselling.

Career Opportunities

Teaching Jobs in 317 dental Institutes across India in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology.
Opportunity to open up a specialized Maxillofacial Radiology Centre consisting of IOPA, OPG, CBCT etc.
Consultant Maxillofacial Radiologist to Radiology Centres.
To become an entrepreneur to establish a clinic.
Provision to carry out research on the topics of Oral Cancer, Oral Pre-cancer, Infectious Diseases etc.
Government jobs in department of health and family welfare
Jobs in public sector undertaking (PSU) and Jobs in Indian Army Corps
Jobs In corporate hospitals and Dental Chain of Clinics.
Opportunity to relocate in Foreign Countries after passing equivalent examination or studying condensed courses in Dentistry therefore spending considerable less number of years than usual.

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Oral Medicine and Radiology

Note:

The Fee will have to be deposited at the time of Counselling.
University Charges will be extra as per University norms.
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
There will be an annual increase of 7% in tuition fee.
Students Fund for all the students is Rs.2,000/- p.a.
Life time Alumni Membership fee is Rs. 4,000/-.
Hostel & Transport Charges will be extra.
Students who wish to leave the Institute mid-stream, will have to deposit the fee for the remaining period of the course as per judgement of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Islamic Academy of Education and others Vs State of Karnataka & PA lnamdar case.

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