Department of Dental Materials
The Department of Dental Materials at MCODS Mangalore teaches the science of dental materials involving learning about the physical, chemical, mechanical, and biological properties of materials used in dentistry. The department has a well-equipped Dental Materials Laboratory with instruments including a metallurgical microscope. A well-organized Dental Material Museum supports undergraduate teaching with specimens and references. The small departmental library is adequately stocked with textbooks accessible to all students and faculty for reference and learning.
Highlights
- Well-equipped Dental Materials Laboratory with advanced instruments including metallurgical microscope.
- Well-organized Dental Material Museum dedicated to undergraduate teaching support.
- Adequately stocked departmental library with textbooks on dental materials science.
- Comprehensive core competency in physical, chemical, mechanical, and biological properties of dental materials.
- Covers all major dental material categories used in modern dentistry practice.
- Access to hospital facilities for hands-on practical training.
- Access to latest publications on developments in oral healthcare and materials science.
- Research involvement in advanced biomaterial investigations.
Services
Offered
Impression Materials Education Teaching and training in various impression materials and their properties including alginate, elastomeric, and other impression media.
Impression and Gypsum Materials Education
Covers alginate, elastomeric and other impression materials, along with dental plaster, stone, and investment materials.
