Clinical Departments

Eight specialised departments under one roof — offering comprehensive dental care, teaching, and research.

Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

HOD: Dr. Anitha Selvaraj, MDS, PhD

MDS Programme Available

Specialises in tooth conservation through fillings, inlays, onlays, and root canal treatment. Our department is equipped with rotary endodontic systems, apex locators, and digital X-ray units.

Services Offered

Tooth-coloured composite restorationsRoot canal treatment (single sitting)Bleaching & smile designCeramic inlays/onlaysPost & core restorations

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

HOD: Dr. S. Prabhakaran, MDS, FACS

MDS Programme Available

Performs a wide spectrum of surgical procedures from simple extractions to complex jaw surgeries. The department has a dedicated OT with general anaesthesia facilities.

Services Offered

Tooth extractions & minor surgeryImpaction surgery (wisdom teeth)Cyst & tumour surgeryOrthognathic (jaw) surgeryFacial trauma managementDental implants

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

HOD: Dr. Karthik Balaji, MDS

MDS Programme Available

Corrects misaligned teeth and jaw relationships for function and aesthetics. We offer both conventional and self-ligating braces, clear aligners, and myofunctional appliances.

Services Offered

Metal & ceramic bracesSelf-ligating bracketsClear aligners (Invisalign-type)Myofunctional appliancesRetainersGrowth modification appliances

Periodontics

HOD: Dr. Lakshmi Venkatesan, MDS

MDS Programme Available

Focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and dental implants. The department has a dedicated laser unit for minimally invasive gum treatments.

Services Offered

Scaling & polishingRoot planingGum surgery (flap surgery)Bone graftingGingival aestheticsDental implantsLaser periodontics

Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry

HOD: Dr. Kavya Ramesh, MDS

MDS Programme Available

Dedicated to the dental care of infants, children, and adolescents. Our child-friendly environment ensures a positive first dental experience and establishes lifelong oral health habits.

Services Offered

Child dental checkupsPit & fissure sealantsFluoride treatmentsPulpectomy (baby root canal)Space maintainersHabit-breaking appliances

Prosthodontics & Crown Bridge

HOD: Dr. Priya Menon, MDS

MDS Programme Available

Restores and replaces missing or damaged teeth using crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant-retained prostheses. Our in-house dental lab enables same-day and CAD/CAM restorations.

Services Offered

Full & partial denturesMetal-ceramic & zirconia crownsFixed bridgesImplant crownsCAD/CAM millingSmile rehabilitation

Oral Medicine & Radiology

HOD: Dr. T. Balamurugan, MDS

Diagnoses and medically manages diseases of the mouth. Our radiology unit includes digital OPG, CBCT (3D), and intraoral X-ray systems with minimal radiation exposure.

Services Offered

Oral mucosal disease diagnosisBiopsy & histopathologyDigital OPGCBCT (3D imaging)Intraoral periapical X-raysSalivary gland disorders

Public Health Dentistry

HOD: Dr. Nithya Krishnan, MDS

Focuses on preventive dentistry and oral health for the community. Organises regular outreach camps in rural areas and schools, and manages the college's preventive care programmes.

Services Offered

School dental health campsRural outreach programmesFluoride prophylaxisOral health educationEpidemiological surveysResearch in community dentistry