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Overview

 

Founded in 2013, the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology provides a specialized postgraduate program with three seats available each year. Our department stands out for its strong student engagement and supportive learning environment, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

We emphasize cutting-edge teaching methods, combining practical experiences with theoretical foundations to ensure a well-rounded education. Our student and faculty exchange programs enrich the academic experience, offering valuable insights from diverse perspectives in the field.

To date, 21 postgraduate students have successfully completed our program, with many pursuing advanced studies, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and professional growth. Through dedicated mentorship and a comprehensive curriculum, we are shaping the future leaders of oral pathology and microbiology, equipping them with the expertise and skills necessary for impactful careers in the dental profession.

 

Vision

  1. Global leaders in Academic Excellence.

  2. Cancer screening programmes and community services are to be propagated among the masses.

  3. To ensure equality in laboratory services and advanced techniques.

 

Mission

  1. Regular monitoring of the academic activities and strong feedback mechanisms.

  2. Regular postings of postgraduate students to be conducted in remote areas.

  3. Setting of Advanced IHC lab.

Our Team


S.No Name of the Faculty Designation
1 Dr. Amit Bihari Lall Professor & HOD
2 Dr. Anil K. Sheorain Professor [Compensated Reader]
3 Dr. Lokesh Chandra Professor [Compensated Reader]
4 Dr. Athreya Rajagopal Reader
5 Dr. Praveen Yadav Lecturer
6 Dr. Tamanna Jamwal Lecturer
7 Dr. Pranshu Singh Lecturer
8 Dr.Manoj Goyal Professor
9 Dr. Mayank Singhal Professor [Compensated Reader]
10 Dr. Anupam Bhardwaj Reader promoted on 01.05.2024
11 Dr. Varkha Tonger Lecturer
12 Dr. Dhwani Aggarwal Lecturer
13 Dr. Rohit Yadav Lecturer
14 Dr. Pragya Lecturer

 

 

POST GRADUATES AND FACULTY PRACTICING:

 

  • With proper Protective equipment and Safe environment.

 

INSIGHT INTO THE DEPARTMENT:

 

  • Coveted MDS programme.
  • Excellent exposure to histopathology and cytology reporting, blood investigation.
  • Immunohistochemistry reporting for special cases.
  • Focus on research with abundant publications.
  • Cohesive and progressive department
  • Provide platform for national and international recognition
  • Recognition by UNESCO chair in bioethics

 

TEACHING PROGRAMME:

UG:

THEORY TEACHING:

 

  • Lectures Discussions
  • Poster presentations
  • Topic assignments
  • Projects Seminars

 

PRACTICAL TEACHING METHODOLOGY:

 

  • Carving exercises
  • Ground sections reporting 
  • General histology reporting 
  • Oral pathology reporting 
  • Tooth specimen diagnosis 
  • Wet mount interpretation 
  • Study cast discussion

 

PG:

THEORY TEACHING:

 

  • Discussions
  • Poster presentations
  • Topic assignments Projects
  • Seminars Journal clubs
  • Assessment of teaching skills

 

PRACTICAL TEACHING METHODOLOGY:

 

  • Carving exercises
  • Ground sections reporting 
  • General histology reporting
  • Oral pathology reporting 
  • Tooth specimen diagnosis 
  • Wet mount interpretation 
  • Study cast discussion

 

RESEARCH TEACHING METHODOLOGY:

 

  • Thesis
  • Library dissertations
  • Peripheral Postings- Oncology, Dermatology, Haematology
  • Intra-mural projects
  • Additional Research Projects.
  • Good research lab environment

 

TYPES OF INVESTIGATIONS OFFERED TO PATIENTS AND LEARNT BY POSTGRADUATES:

 

  • Haemtology, RBS, BT, CT, HB, TLC, DLC, Exofoliatve cytology, FNAC, Rapid Antigen Testing for COVID
  • Histopathology slide preparation and interpretation 
  • Special stains
  • Microbiological slides preparation and interpretation
  • Interdisciplinary cases discussion

 

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH:

 

  • Salivary metabolite signatures of oral cancer and oral leukoplakia through gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS)- in collaboration with Department of Biotechnology Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, 2017 Dr Shoborose Tantray
  • Extraction of DNA from human teeth exposed to different chemicals using PCR
    • in collaboration with department of Biotechnology Jamia Hamdard University,
  • Delhi, 2018 Dr Shoborose Tantray
  • Effect of different chemical solutions on the extraction of DNA from human teeth and its implication in sex determination-in collaboration with department of Biotechnology Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi, 2018 Dr Shoborose Tantray
  • Assessment of lipid profile in oral submucous fibrosis and oral squamous cell carcinoma-in collaboration with department of oncology Delhi Cancer Institute, GTB, Delhi, 2017 Dr Shoborose Tantray.
  • Role Of Dermatoglyphics In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma- in collaboration with Dharamsheela Cancer Institute, Delhi
  • Root Dentine Translucency as an Age Estimator- in collaboration with SGT University, Gurgaon
  • Evaluation of DNA damage in Precancerous and Cancerous lesions using Comet Assay with Aligarh Muslim University.

News & Events


STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION:

 

  • Dr. Neeraj Grover awarded for Excellence in Oral Pathology award by  Heroes of Dentistry Idea-2021.
  • Best Paper: Salivary metabolite signatures of oral cancer and  oral leukoplakia through gas chromatography mass  spectrometry (GCMS): XXVI (26TH) NATIONAL IAOMP  CONFERENCE ,17-19 NOV BHUBANESWAR ,2017: Dr  Shoborose Tantray
  • Best Paper: Extraction of DNA from human teeth exposed to  different chemicals using PCR: IST INTERNATATIONAL &16TH  NATIONAL IAFO ONFERENCE GOA 2018:Dr Shoborose  Tantray

 

AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED BY STUDENTS:

MAMC:

  • Rangoli- IInd prize, Deeksha, Mubashera
  • Debate - Ist prize, Bharat Sharma
  • Singing - IInd prize, Rituparna
  • Singing - Ist prize, Numair, Azhar and Karan
  • AIIMS (Pulse) – Chess – IInd prize, U.Vignesh

 

Maulana Azad Dental College:

 

  • Debate (English)- Ist prize- Chetna, Navleen ESI-DC (Spark)
  • Singing (solo)- IInd prize, Rituparna 
  • Singing (duet) – IInd prize, Shabroz, Jyoti, Karan and Navleen

 

ITS Dental College

  • Fashion show – IInd prize

STUDENT PROGRESSION (ALUMNI):

 

  • Dr. Awadesh Gupta has joined as lecturer at
  • E.S.I.C Delhi.
  • Dr. Neha Srivastava is a Senior Consultant Pathologist & Oral Cancer Specialist in Ayushman Hospital.
  • Dr. Monisha Batra joined as a Senior Lecturer in Santosh Dental College & Hospital
  • Dr. Shefali Singh has joined as lecturer at Shardha University.

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Course Fees


COURSES OFFERED:

 

  • BDS
  • MDS
  • Value added courses