OVERVIEW
The Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology at Rajas Dental College and Hospital was established in the late 1980s and has been offering postgraduate education in Oral Pathology since 2017. Oral Pathology is an important subject in dentistry that helps students understand the structure of the oral cavity, its development, and its clinical appearance. It also introduces students to microscopy, helping them learn about cells and their functions in a simple and clear way. From a clinical point of view, this specialty helps dentists identify and understand diseases affecting oral tissues. It develops strong diagnostic skills and familiarizes students with modern diagnostic methods. Oral Pathology is a growing and evolving field with many opportunities for research, especially in the areas of cells and molecular studies. The department is dedicated to training skilled dentists, teachers, and researchers who can contribute effectively to oral healthcare.
VISION
The Department is committed to providing quality education to undergraduate and postgraduate students, helping them become capable leaders in their specialty with a strong focus on ethical practice and research. It aims to create a healthier society by educating both dental professionals and the public about oral diseases and their prevention. The Department also strives to offer affordable and accurate diagnostic services for oral diseases and haematological investigations, while promoting research that benefits the community.
MISSION
The Department aims to be a center of excellence in diagnostics and research, upholding high ethical values and promoting interdisciplinary learning. It focuses on strengthening the importance of early diagnosis of commonly overlooked lesions in the oral cavity. The Department is committed to improving the quality of life in the community through innovation, research, and epidemiological studies related to oral cancers and precancerous conditions. It also serves as a learning facilitator in the field of forensic odontology.
FACULTY LIST
UG FACILITY
PG LEARNING
FIELD VISIT & TRAINING
MOU
histopathology Laboratory
Tissue Grossing
Tissue processing
Tissue sectioning and processing
Automatic tissue processor & semi automatic Microtome
Automatic tissue processor & semi automatic Microtome
IHC LAB
Cell Culture lab
Microbial Culture
PCR- molecular diagnosis
Soxhlet apparatus
Isolation Of Compound
By Thermal Extraction
for research purpose
Digital Microscopy
Haematology Lab
CLINICAL AREA
RESEARCH STUDIES
- Comparative Evaluation of the Proliferative and Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition Characteristics In Oral Epithelial Dysplasia-A Case Control Study.
- Evaluation of the Proliferative and Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition Characteristic in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma –A Case Control Study
- Comparative analysis of Genotoxicity among tobacco smokers and cotinine levels – a case control study
- Evaluation of Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin and N-Cadherin in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma-A Case Control Study
- Comparative Analysis of Genotoxicity in High Risk and Low Risk Dysplastic Patients – A Case Control Study
- EvaluationComparative Analysis of Genotoxicity in High Risk and Low Risk Dysplastic Patients – A Case Control Study of Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin and N-Cadherin in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma-A Case Control Study
- Comparative evaluation of glut-1and ki-67 in various grades of oral epithelial dysplasia
- A comparitive evaluation of genetoxicity in tobacco users using Fuelgen and Pap stain - a case control study
- Comparative evaluvation of collagen morphology and eosinophils in different grades of OSCC using H&E and congo red stain
- Age estimation using canine pulpal area in adults a CBCT image analysis in south taminadu population a pilot study
- Evaluvation of apoptotoic and mitotic index in different grades of OSCC using H&E stain a pilot study
- Quantification of mitochondrial dna in freshly extracted teeth coronal dentine and apical cementum a comparative study
- Effect of apigenin and alpha linolenic acid in Freud’s complete adjuvant induced TMJ arthritis in wistar albino male rats
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
INNOVATION AND PATENT
Services Provided
- Histopathological examination of oral biopsies.
- Cytology (exfoliative cytology, FNAC).
- Diagnosis of oral lesions & potentially malignant disorders.
- Oral cancer screening & early detection.
- Microbial culture.
- Chairside diagnostic support & biopsy guidance.
- Special stains, Immunohistochemistry.
- Academic training, CDE programs & research support
- Community screening & oral health awareness programs.
- PCR Molecular Diagnosis.