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Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

MCODS , Mangalore
Health Sciences

The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics was established in 1987, with the postgraduate teaching program beginning in 2009. The primary goal of this department is prevention, diagnosis, and conservative-based treatment of dental caries and diseases and defects of natural teeth. The department is fully equipped with the latest equipment and technology and has adapted a holistic and preventive approach towards ailments of the dentition. The department specializes in the treatment of pulpal and periapical diseases through non-surgical and surgical methods. With state-of-the-art infrastructure including operating microscopes and radiographic equipment, the department has produced numerous nationally and internationally awarded research work and presentations and has received state government grants for infrastructure development.

Highlights

  • Established in 1987; postgraduate teaching program begun in 2009.
  • State-of-the-art infrastructure with operating microscopes, dental loupes, and radiovisiography (RVG).
  • Holistic and preventive approach to treatment of dental caries and defects of natural teeth.
  • Specialization in pulpal and periapical disease treatment via non-surgical and surgical methods.
  • Produced numerous nationally and internationally awarded research work and presentations.
  • Received state government grants for infrastructure development.
  • Runs two certificate programmes: Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry and Certificate Course in Modern Endodontics.
  • Equipped with advanced technology including Carl Zeiss operating microscopes, Seiler microscopes, loupes, and diode lasers.
  • Research collaborations with international institutions including University of Iowa (USA), University of Portsmouth (UK), and IMU Malaysia.
  • Research collaborations with leading dental and pharmaceutical manufacturers including Dentsply Sirona.
  • Comprehensive management of medically compromised patients and traumatic injuries.
  • Interdisciplinary treatment approach integrating restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and periodontic expertise.