OVERVIEW
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and both medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the Oro facial region. The department integrates clinical care with academic training, equipping students with surgical skills and patient management expertise. It also engages in research and advanced treatment procedures.
VISION
- To be a centre of excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, providing compassionate, affordable, and advanced surgical care
- To provide high-quality, patient-centered oral and maxillofacial surgical care
- To achieve excellence in clinical outcomes through advanced diagnostic techniques, modern technology and evidence based practice
- To train competent and skilled surgeons through strong academic programs through outreach and awareness programs
- To encourage rural communities to seek and access quality healthcare services
MISSION
- The department is committed to deliver evidence-based education with comprehensive UG and PG training, emphasizing hands-on skills through preclinical as well as surgical training and workshops. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, promoting research and short studies alongside clinical care.
- Through active community outreach programs and camps, the department addresses oral and maxillofacial pathologies and abnormalities with precision and also building students confidence in accurately diagnosing and delivering appropriate treatment.
- Our mission is to develop skilled surgeons, foster innovation, and improve oral and general health at regional and national levels.
FACULTY LIST
UG Clinic
- Our UG clinic is very spacious, well-ventilated, and equipped with enough chairs for students to work comfortably.
- The reception has a spacious waiting hall for patients, adorned with patient education posters and pamphlets, along with a TV displaying educational videos about various treatment options.
- A well-equipped museum displays various forceps, elevators, skulls, and mandible specimens, serving as an important learning resource for UG students.
- The undergraduate training program is designed to make students proficient in minor surgical procedures such as tooth extractions, biopsy, pre-prosthetic surgeries, and infection management, with emphasis on strict aseptic protocols and painless surgical procedures under local anaesthesia. The department also incorporates audio-visual aids to help calm patients during treatment, enhancing both patient comfort and student learning.
- Students are trained in detailed case history recording, thorough pre-treatment medical evaluation, and management of medically compromised patients, providing a strong foundation for advanced surgical procedures and general dental practice.
PG CLINIC
- The department has a separate PG clinic equipped with advanced instruments for surgical training. It includes a seminar room with a projector and a well-stocked library containing essential reference books.
- A minor operation theatre with necessary equipment and an exclusive sterilization wing ensure adherence to surgical protocols.
- The teaching program is structured to train postgraduate students in both minor and major maxillofacial surgeries – Trauma, Maxillofacial pathologies, Orthognathic surgeries, Implantology and Cosmetic procedures along with emergency care and in-hospital patient management.
- Additionally, 2–3 specialized workshops are conducted, including microvascular surgery, orthognathic surgery, and cleft lip and palate management, to enhance advanced surgical skills.
UG FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Conveniently located for easy patient access, the clinic is well-equipped with a dedicated sterilization center, regular biweekly fumigation, and proper biomedical waste management systems.
- It also features a seminar room, RVG, and a piezo unit for enhanced clinical training, along with wheelchairs and stretchers to facilitate patient mobility and access.
- The clinic includes spacious patient waiting areas, educational displays, and teaching aids such as skulls and mandible models to support undergraduate learning.
PG FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Conveniently located for easy patient access and equipped with comprehensive sterilization facilities, the department includes a minor OT, attached Blood bank and Lab , Major OT, recovery room, ICU, and separate male and female wards.
- It also features a seminar room with a projector, dedicated PG and staff rooms, and is furnished with advanced equipment—all designed to support comprehensive postgraduate training.
- Inter-Disciplinary Meetings (Orthognathic Surgeries – Department of Orthodontics).
CLINICAL FIELD LEARNING
- Head and Neck Oncology posting- Regional Cancer Centre
(RCC), Thiruvananthapuram. - Cleft lip and palate Posting- Jubilee mission hospital,
Thrissur. - Emergency department, plastic surgery posting, ENT Tirunelveli Government medical college.
- MOU with M.R Ambedkar Dental college & Hospital, Banglore
- Government Taluk Head Quarters Hospital, Boothapandy
Department Achievements - oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
- DR.SRI SAHANA & DR. CHANDURIA, Dr. KALABAGAVATHI – GOLD MEDAL IN UNIVERSITY EXAM
- Cent percent result for MDS students
- Best paper award in TN-AOMSI 2012 held at Madurai by Dr T K Divakar.
- Second prize in E-poster at 43rd Annual conference of AOMSI and 1st Indo-Japan OMS conference held at Chennai by Dr Kala Bagavathy.
OPERATION THEATRE
- Operating under NABH protocols, the department has a dedicated Operation Theatre complex designed to meet the latest standards..
MAJOR OPERATION THEATRE FACILITIES
FACILITIES:
- It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art instruments. It is a fully functional, modern OT equipped with , trained assisting Medical Professionals, laminar flow systems, and LED operating lights with live surgery camera projection and audio facilities and a well-organized recovery system.
- The facility includes hospital beds, separate male and female wards with centralized oxygen supply and suction systems, a recovery room, and an ICU with multiparameter monitoring and ventilator support.
- All units function under 24-hour medical supervision, ensuring optimal patient care
Museum facility:
Highlights
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialized branch focusing on the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of Orofacial region.
- The department integrates clinical service, academic training, and research to ensure comprehensive education and patient care.
- Vision emphasizes excellence in advanced, compassionate, and evidence-based surgical care with strong community outreach.
- Mission focuses on UG and PG training with hands-on skills, workshops, and interdisciplinary learning.
- Active collaborations with reputed centers provide exposure in oncology, cleft care, trauma, and emergency management.
- Spacious and well-equipped UG clinic supports training in minor surgical procedures with strict aseptic protocols and patient-centered care.
- Advanced PG clinic with dedicated OT, library, and seminar facilities ensures training in major surgeries and hospital-based management.
- Strong academic achievements with university ranks, awards, and 100% postgraduate results reflect excellence in education.
Services Provided
- Routine extractions
- Surgical Extractions
- Emergency care and minor surgical procedures
- Management of medically compromised patients requiring dental care
- Treatment of Orofacial infections
- Biopsy and histopathological diagnosis
- Management of maxillofacial trauma (fractures of facial bones)
- Management of cysts and tumors of the oral and maxillofacial region
- Pre-prosthetic surgeries and ridge augmentation procedures
- Dental implant placement and related procedures
- Orthognathic surgeries
- Cleft lip and palate management
- Temporomandibular joint disorders management
- Cosmetic facial procedures
- Management of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer
- Community outreach services including dental camps and awareness programs