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Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

MCODS , Manipal
Health Sciences

Established in 1983, the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics focuses on craniofacial growth and the development of the dentition and occlusion, while concentrating on the prevention and correction of occlusal anomalies. Undergraduate training begins in the second year of the BDS programme, blending didactic, practical, and clinical components ,from basic wire bending and diagnosing craniofacial anomalies to treating mild malocclusions with removable and functional appliances. The postgraduate programme covers all aspects of the discipline, emphasising clinical care and patient satisfaction through advanced diagnosis and treatment techniques, delivered under experienced faculty with a strong academic and clinical grounding.

Highlights

  • A well-equipped clinical section treating 10,000 cases a year, offering the finest treatments to both young and adult patients.
  • Advanced treatment planning powered by Dolphin imaging software for 2D/3D imaging and diagnostics, supported by patient management software that tracks patient information, diagnoses, and treatment progress.
  • Structured undergraduate learning through group discussions, chairside case-history discussion, demonstrations, and practical classes.
  • Rich postgraduate training through seminars, journal clubs, chairside case discussions, CDE programmes, and an inter-department clinical club.
  • Broad core competencies spanning study model and cephalometric analysis, FEM evaluation of craniofacial deformities, bond strength and frictional properties of brackets and arch wires, remineralising adhesive systems, and newer methods to reduce treatment duration.
  • Active research in FEM studies on arch wires, bond strength of orthodontic adhesives, friction in orthodontic arch wires, and bracket recycling.

Services

Offered

Correction of Malocclusion

Treatment of mild malocclusions with removable and functional orthodontic appliances, and of complex malocclusion in adults through advanced techniques.

Correction of Malocclusion