Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
The Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics at MCODS Mangalore was established in 1987 and deals with facial skeletal and dental deformities. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The undergraduate teaching program trains students in orthodontic diagnosis, case selection, removable appliance fabrication, and management of simple dental malocclusion with removable appliances. Postgraduates receive training in comprehensive orthodontic treatment including growth modulation, fixed appliance treatment, surgical orthodontics, and management of temporomandibular joint disorders. The department treats an average of 500 patients annually and has state-of-the-art technology, dedicated staff, and modern infrastructure to provide high-quality patient services. It was one of the first departments at MAHE to initiate both undergraduate and postgraduate training simultaneously and has been in existence for more than 30 years with a registered alumni association whose members hold prime positions in premier institutions nationally and globally.
Highlights
- Established in 1987, in existence for more than 30 years with continuous excellence.
- One of the first departments at MAHE to initiate undergraduate and postgraduate training the same year.
- Treats average of 500 patients annually with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.
- Best-in-class infrastructure and highly qualified faculty profile.
- Excellent clinical training with in-depth exposure to complex orthodontic cases.
- Comprehensive undergraduate training in orthodontic diagnosis and removable appliance management.
- Advanced postgraduate training in all major orthodontic specializations.
- Registered Alumni Association with alumni in premier positions nationally and globally.
- Fully equipped postgraduate clinic with modern instrumentation.
- Dedicated CBCT terminal for advanced diagnostic imaging.
- Dedicated photography room for clinical documentation and case analysis.
- Cloud-based Patient Management System (PMSOD software) for efficient case management.
- Well-stocked departmental library with extensive books and journals.
- On-site laboratory for appliance fabrication and modifications.
- Expertise in cleft and craniofacial care with multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Research focus on clinical orthodontics, biomechanics, and tooth movement biology.
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