Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Department of

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Orthodontics

Established in the year 2007, the department of Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopedics has been in the forefront in the field of Orthodontics involving itself in imparting quality education and delivering health care of the highest order.

We believe in 4D principles which stand for discipline, direction, dedication and determination.

The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced. They are trained from various schools of thoughts of Orthodontics, thereby inculcating the best of all this in teaching and training programs of our department.

We always strive to get updated with the latest developments in the field of orthodontics. The students get exposed to wide variety of areas which aid in honing their clinical acumen. The students are taught to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice and manage patients with empathy

The department has been spearheading a new wave in the path of clinical excellence, built on a strong foundation of evidence based orthodontics

Programmes Offered

Educare Institute of Dental Sciences offers a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree programme in Dental Surgery. We also offer academic exchange programmes and research facilities. The academic rigour at EIDS is matched by the excellent system of equipping each student to seamlessly navigate into a professional life with the highest standards of knowledge, medical ethics and professional integrity.,

MDS Programme

Educare Institute of Dental Sciences offers various MDS programmes. The department of orthodontics offers:
● Clinical Exposure and Training for the management of a vast number of cases with various types of Dento-facial disorders
● Use of 2D and 3D Digital Diagnosis and Treatment planning soft wares
● System of Critical Evaluation of journal club presentations, case presentations
● Personal attention and supervision by experienced and qualified faculty.

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BDS Programmes

An undergraduate student is initially introduced to the basics of Orthodontics by means of lectures, seminars, and discussions from the 2nd year BDS onwards. The 3rd year and final year students get well acquainted with the Diagnosis and Treatment Planning through clinical management of mild to moderate types of malocclusions. During internship, there is more clinical exposure to diagnosing various types of malocclusions and training provided on basic orthodontic procedures.

Clinical Exposure and Training for the management of a vast number of cases with various types of Dento-facial disorders
Custom made Computerized Record maintaining System
Use of 2D and 3D Digital Diagnosis and Treatment planning soft wares
The training modules comprising of very basic to most advanced Orthodontic Techniques and Mechanics
Microteaching modules
Moderator system, Structured evaluation, and Feedback for Seminar presentations
System of Critical Evaluation of journal club presentations, case presentations
Additional Research project /Epidemiology study
Extensive Rural Service through the Satellite Health Centres of the Institution
Strict adherence to Department Logbook
Regular Multi-media Seminar Presentations, Journal Clubs and Case presentations
Personal attention and supervision by experienced and qualified faculty.

Highlights of UG Training Programme

A Faculty is allotted for theory and practical classes.
Multimedia Presentations are used extensively for theory classes. This helps in better understanding of the concepts and at the same time makes learning an enjoyable experience.
One to one interaction and discussions with the students during Practical classes and clinical postings.
Practical demonstrations for various techniques and procedures like wire bending, acrylization, finishing, etc.
The department library has latest Orthodontic books for ready reference.
Personal counseling of students by senior staff members.

Vision

● To deliver high quality orthodontic care under the tutelage of highly experienced professionals.
● To inculcate contemporary orthodontic skills and to enable students to achieve academic and clinical excellence.
● Leading Orthodontics through best-in teaching, research and patient care through evidence-based research.

Mission

● To deliver high quality orthodontic specialty care
● Mentor each postgraduate student to be a life long learner, good clinician and an excellent human being by thoughtful evaluation of knowledge.
● To provide each undergraduate student glimpse of knowledge in clinical & evidence-based research.
● To promote efficient care backed by scientific knowledge, exercising empathy maintaining high ethical standards and obtaining optimum treatment results with multidisciplinary approach in patients visiting the department.

Faculties

Course Outcome

To ensure that the students undergo a comprehensive educational training that combines extensive clinical practice with rigorous course work.

Special facilities available for training of under graduates and post graduates and treatment:

1. Hosted the Ios Zonal Post Graduate Convention 2024 for the 1^st time in Kerala on 3^rd,4^th and 5^th June 2024
2. Computer work stations with advanced 3D DOLPHIN imaging software along with CBCT for precise diagnosis and treatment planning
3. Well equipped photography room
4. Temporary Anchorage Devices
5. Well equipped UG and PG labs
6. Inter-state Student exchange programs with other universities.
7. Availability of ample number and variety of orthodontic cases which gives a good exposure for the students to learn and to treat cases with different mechanics.

Services Provided in the Department:

FOR CHILDREN

Dento facial growth modification
Interception of oral habits
Interception of developing malocclusion
Fixed and removable appliance
Orthodontic trainers

FOR ADULTS

Fixed and removable appliances.
Metallic brackets
Tooth coloured brackets
Invisible braces

-Lingual orthodontics

-Clear aligners

Orthognathic surgeries
Correction of dento-facial deformities including cleft lip and palate patients

RESEARCH WORK ortho

Academic Advisory

Executive Members

Dr Sam Paul (Professor & HoD)
Dr Prince Chacko
Dr Mohamed Haris

Additional members

Dr Parthiban Krishnaraj
Dr Manisha Sunil
Dr Basil Joseph

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Facilities

POST GRADUATE CLINIC

POST GRADUATE CLINIC

Post graduate clinic has been designed in a cubical setup with ample amount of working space as well as storage space so that each post graduate student can occupy each cubicle and do clinical work.

3D SOFTWARE ANALYSIS

3D SOFTWARE ANALYSIS

Keeping pace with technological advances, the department has been continuously upgrading itself to the use of Digital Technology in diagnosis and treatment planning.

CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

CBCT (Care Stream cs93000 is used by the department for 3D scanning of the oral and maxillofacial region which will help for proper diagnosis and a precise treatment planning.

PHOTOGRAPHY ROOM

PHOTOGRAPHY ROOM

Colour coded Photography room as per the stages of treatment is the other feature of our department which enables the postgraduate students to maintain records according to standard guidelines

STERILIZATION ROOM

STERILIZATION ROOM

We have a well equipped sterilization room which includes Autoclave for bulk instrument sterilization, Dry heal sterilizer, Ultrasonic cleaner and needle destroyers

RECORDS ROOM

RECORDS ROOM

Specially designed and well furnished record room for maintaining case records including patients case file and casts and x rays also available in the department.

DEPARTMENT LIBRARY

DEPARTMENT LIBRARY

Department library has collection of all the standard text books of our field that should be reffered by a post graduate student.

SEMINAR ROOM

SEMINAR ROOM

Well equipped and fully furnished air-conditioned seminar room is designed in such a way that it can be used for conducting CDE programs, webinars, workshops and inter disciplinary case discussions

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Activities:

Conducted an Orthodontic screening camp in KOTTAKKAL ARYA VAIDYA SALA COLLEGE CAMPUS on June 22^nd
Celebrated World Orthodontic Health Day on MAY 15^TH by spreading orthodontic awareness to the general public and students in Malappuram.
Celebrated Orthodontic Month in the month of October by offering special charges to the common public.
Celebrated Women’s Day on 8^th March 2019 by screening all the students of our institution for conducting a Research Study.
Conducted an Orthodontic screening camp in KOTTAKKAL ARYA VAIDYA SALA COLLEGE CAMPUS on June 22^nd
Celebrated World Orthodontic Health Day on MAY 15^TH by spreading orthodontic awareness to the general public and students in Malappuram.
Celebrated Orthodontic Month in the month of October by offering special charges to the common public.
Celebrated Women’s Day on 8^th March 2019 by screening all the students of our institution for conducting a Research Study.
The month of October is celebrated as National Orthodontic Health month throughout the country with the foundation day of the prestigious Indian Orthodontic Society marked on 5 th of October. ➢ The Orthodontic Health month celebration events were flagged off on 7th October with the presentation and release of patient awareness pamphlets, awareness badges and brochure of events in the presence of MD sir Mr Nasser Kilyamannil.

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