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Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology

MCODS , Manipal
Health Sciences

The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology is unique in combining Oral Medicine and Radiology, sitting at the interface between dentistry and medicine. It is a specialist clinical area for diagnosing and treating head and neck medical diseases, where mouth symptoms may point to a problem within the mouth alone, or signal a connection to disease elsewhere in the body. Conditions managed here are often chronic, with a significant psychological as well as physical impact on quality of life, and the specialist frequently works within a multi-disciplinary care team. Alongside patient care, the department is committed to teaching and research, guided by its vision that Oral Medicine and Radiology integrates medicine and dentistry to promote optimal health.

Highlights

  • A unique specialty combining Oral Medicine and Radiology at the interface of dentistry and medicine, managing complex head and neck conditions within a multi-disciplinary framework.
  • A state-of-the-art postgraduate clinical section supported by advanced diagnostic imaging.
  • Advanced Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for three-dimensional imaging of dentomaxillofacial structures, aiding diagnosis and treatment planning for bone and tooth pathologies, implant placement, and endodontic surgeries.
  • A Digital Extraoral Dental Imaging Unit and mannequin-based teaching, allowing students to practise intraoral radiographic techniques before performing them on patients.
  • A three-year MDS specialisation covering conventional and advanced maxillofacial imaging, recognised under the Dental Council of India.
  • A clear mission to promote excellence in patient care, education, and research, and to expand access to quality, affordable, cost-effective Oral Medicine care.