Periodontology | Al-Azhar Dental College

Department of
Periodontology

Department Of Periodontology and Implantology is located on 2nd floor of clinical building (Room no-7). The dental students are trained to diagnose, provide a proper treatment plan and manage periodontal disease by doing routine non-surgical procedures and preventive measures. During internship, the students are exposed to periodontal surgical procedures by assisting the faculty. Our department also has a separate library and seminar hall. The department has collaboration with Department of Biochemistry, Department of Microbiology of Al Azhar Medical College and Hospital; Department of Oral Pathology and Hematology Laboratory of Al Azhar Dental College.

VISION

To be a top tier department for scientific learning, research and a prototype in clinical practice as well as to improve the health and wellbeing of the patients.

MISSION

Our mission is to provide utmost precision and compassion patient care as well as educate them about the importance of personal oral hygiene

HOD’s Message

It is a pleasure to Head the Department of Periodontology at Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, Idukki. The department is concerned to dealing with gum diseases, implants placements, peri-implant diseases etc. The department has a team of highly experienced and motivated faculty members. All the Faculty members are well qualified and competitive enough in preparing the young minds for global competition and for their services to society.
Our goal is to provide students with a balance of intellectual and practical experiences that enable them to serve a variety of societal needs Department works for overall growth of students and inculcate the qualities/features that are required and acceptable by Society. Faculty/Students take initiative for Social causes at individual level and as a team under different Banners/Clubs of the Institute. Turning a student in to a good citizen is the prime aim of our department.

Dr Sajil John

Head of Department, Dept of Periodontology

Objectives

These objectives of the department are as follows:

Objective 1

To maintain a positive, respectful and ethical atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork among students, staff and faculties.

Objective 2

To provide a strong theoretical as well as practical foundation in periodontology

Objective 3

To satisfy patients on their oral health care needs

Objective 4

To provide a recall program among patients to monitor their oral health

Objective 5

To conduct educational programs which will prepare the students to be a well-trained oral health care professional.

Facilities in the Department

Dental chairs- 34
Ultrasonic scalers- 34
Air powder polisher- 9
Electrocautery unit- 1
Instrument cleaner- 1
Bp apparatus- 2
Stethoscope- 2
Autoclave- 2
Water distiller- 1
Computer with internet connection- 1
Refrigerator- 1

Periodontal screening services
Oral hygiene instructions via practical demonstration
Scaling
Root planning
Polishing
Gingivectomy
Crown lengthening
Splinting
Open flap debridement
Mucogingival surgeries
Tooth exposure for orthodontic treatments
Implants

Course Details

Department of periodontology offers undergraduate training program. The undergraduate program starts from 3rd year BDS. It consists of regular theory classes and clinical sessions. The DCI curriculum is followed for the undergraduate training program. During clinical sessions, students learn to take a brief patient case history, manual and ultrasonic scaling.

For 3rd years, theory classes are taken once a week whereas for Final year part-1 students, theory classes are taken twice a week.

Clinical sessions are based on rotatory basis from 10.15 am to 2pm

3rd year BDS- The students are made to write assignments on the Basic Periodontology topics followed by discussions. After the discussions, the students are given practical demonstration for scaling.

Final year part-1 BDS- Subgingival and detailed case history discussions are taken. End posting exams are also conducted during the last week of posting. The students are advised to complete their clinical work schedule before the deadline period.

Seminars are also conducted on regular basis.

INTERNS: General assessment are conducted on the students based on their Professional skills and knowledge, attendance and punctuality, dedication to duties and relation with staffs.