About Us
Orthodontics is the oldest specialization in Dentistry and it deals with correction of tooth malposition.
It includes the study of the growth and development of jaws and the face, particularly, and the body generally, and how they influence the position of teeth. It is an area concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of growing and mature dento-facial structures, including those conditions that require a movement of teeth or correction of malrelation and malformation of related structures.
The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the irregular position, shape or size of teeth as well as the irregular relationship of the jaws. Often referred to as ‘Smile Architects’, this field of dentistry focuses on bite corrections, alignment of teeth as well as maintenance of function, stability and aesthetics of dentition. The Orthodontics Department at FDS is led by experienced academicians with several years of clinical expertise. In their role as faculty members, they mold the dental care workers of tomorrow with patience, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment.
Highlights
This program is designed to train dental surgeons with a career in Orthodontics and dento-facial Orthopedics with an emphasis on prevention as well as correction.
- To train students in the knowledge of supervision, guidance and correction of growing and mature dento-facial structures.
- To train students to diagnose the common orthodontic problems such as dental malocclusion, skeletal jaw discrepancies, malformation and malfunctioning of oro-facial structures, and understand the etiology and pathophysiology to describe the clinical signs and symptoms.
- To critically analyze various treatment options and deliver them efficiently in an evidence-based rational approach.
- Train students in competence to design and manage appropriate intra or extra oral, removable, or fixed orthodontic, myo-functional and orthopedic appliance for a given orthodontic problem.
- To manage potential problems of mechanotherapy, post treatment relapse and effectively initiate corrective procedures.
- To provide opportunities for a career in Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopedics.
- Trains students in a high degree of clinical proficiency in the subject matter and develops competence in research and its methodology in the orthodontic field.
- Trains students to respect patient’s rights and privileges, including a patient’s right to information.
- To encourage humility and teamwork.
Modular Teaching
All teaching learning delivery, including assessment, is defined for every module and as according to DCI requirements.
Credit-Based System
Learning experience is measured using a credit system for transparency and clarity in the global platform.
Importance To Formative Assessment
Periodic assessment assists in both self-improvement and sets goals for achievement. It also helps in program evaluation and feedback for improvement.
Focus On Development Of Transferrable Skills
Importance is given to communication skills and leadership, which help in transferring learning to action in society.
Research Focus
Student research skills are honed and scientific curiosity nurtured, especially since evidence-based dentistry is the backbone of clinical practice.
Our Vision
To attain excellence in teaching, research, patient care and deliver student centric and outcome based dental education, to train students so as to create compassionate professionals with higher competence in orthodontic specialty and prepare them for career in teaching, research and specialty practice.
Our Mission
Impart training in critical thinking, clinical diagnosis and management of orthodontic problems such as dental malocclusion, skeletal jaw discrepancies, malformation & malfunctioning of oro-facial structures and ensure quality treatment of patients to serve the economic needs of our society.
Message From The HoD
Welcome to the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Orthodontics includes study of growth and development of jaws and face particularly and body generally as influencing the position of teeth; study of action and reaction of internal and external influences on the development...
Dr. Prashantha GSHead-Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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