The department teaches the students of I BDS the morphology of teeth, oral histology, embryology and physiology. Carving of teeth and identification of histological slides are also taught in the same year. In II-III BDS students are taught about various diseases of oral and para-oral region. The students are taught about the pathogenesis, various features and clinical management of these diseases. Identification of lesions is taught in the practicals.

The department also helps students of Dental Mechanics to be thoroughly informed about the morphology of teeth. To achieve this, theory as well as practical classes are taken during their first year of two years course.