NAAC - Institutional Assessment & Accreditation - B + (from 31/3/2021) Track ID: TNCOGN100628 / AISHE ID: C-45457. Recognised by Dental Council of India - Department of Health and Family Welfare,Govt. of India. Affliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University.

DEPARTMENT OF ORAL MEDICINE & RADIOLOGY

ABOUT US

Oral Medicine and Radiology is the specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and medical management of complex diagnostic and medical disorders affecting the mouth and jaws and the Radiology part of the subject equips the budding dentists in the field of diagnosis using conventional and advanced imaging methods. It is the first department where the patient is received. Their elaborate history is studied thorough examination and investigations that aid in arriving at a proper diagnosis.

Our clinical services majorly involves the diagnosis, medical management and follow up care for patients presenting with -

  • Orofacial and Neurological pain, including temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
  • STAFF Mucosal diseases
  • STUDENT Oral cancer and complications of cancer therapy
  • Dental care for patients with disabilities
  • Neurosensory and motor disorders
  • Salivary dysfunction
  • Oral complications of systemic illnesses
  • Craniofacial imaging and other diagnostics
  • Oral Health Education

The Department of Radiology goes hand in hand with Oral Medicine providing well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including Radiovisiography (RVG), Dental X-ray units and Digital Panoramic imaging machine. Facilities for Orthopantamogram, Lateral Cephalographs, Intra Oral Periapical radiograph and Occlusal Radiograph are available for the patient.

Technically well qualified Radiographer ensures that high quality radiographs are made with the least exposure possible.

Dr. V.Saranya of 2012 batch received the university Gold medal.

Total number of Publication: 52

UNIQUE FEATURES

The Department's Doctors, Clinical Assistants, CRRI, Radiographer and Students are trained for Patient-Friendly hospital environment. The Patients are received with warmth and listened of their history with patience and empathetic attitude.

  • We focus and believe in establishing a Conducive Team environment that welcomes and opens forum for healthy discussions, knowledge sharing and Collaborative learning for all. The Students and CRRI discuss their case reports with Faculty and case reports and treatment procedures are discussed and validated as a team.
  • Unique Cases are presented and discussed in the end of all the clinical hours which enables knowledge sharing and deeper learning for the students as well as faculties.
  • CRRI's are trained for giving intralesional injection for oral lesions.
  • CRRI's are trained in CBCT interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Systematic training is given in conventional and digital radiographic techniques and interpretation of the dental lesions.
  • Our Collaborative Team, works together with the Students on Exam perspective too. We conduct Mock Tests before the exams for all the students and offer extra guidance to required and interested students for good ranks in University exams.
  • The Department strives to address the dental problems in the society and actively pursue Research in various topics.

UNIQUE TEACHING METHODOLOGY

At the Department of Oral Medicine and radiology, we believe in creating Learner Center Environment for our students where we focus on active learning, cooperative learning and Inductive learning.

The interactive lecturers empower the undergraduates with the necessary knowledge background for oral diseases, oral radiology, oral oncology, therapeutics and nutritional supplement, and advanced dental care for patients with systemic illness.

Chair-side discussion is a routine practice to inculcate clinical knowledge, communication skill, and professional ethics.

Group discussions are conducted for case discussion, to impart critical analysis and problem-solving abilities.

Problem Solving Teaching Techniques are used where students are given Disease Scenarios and asked to submit a detailed case reports on cause and effects and treatment process and recovery process of the case.

VARIOUS TREATMENTS DONE:

  • Oral diagnosis
  • Oral Health Education
  • Medical management of orofacial pain
  • Intra lesional injection for Mucosal diseases
  • Temporomandibular Joint disorders management
  • Management of oral cancer and complications of cancer therapy
  • Dental care for patients with disabilities
  • Salivary gland dysfunction management
  • Treatment of oral complications of systemic illnesses
  • Craniofacial imaging and other radiographic diagnosis

RESEARCH LIST Click here

Intra Oral Radiographic Techniques

Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology & Venkateshwara Scans, Velachery

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MOU is related to the following areas of Academic and research activities.

  • Exchange program for Teaching and Research faculty
  • Mutual Interaction to share knowledge and ideas in relavent areas
  • Share in Interest and Objectives in join program development matters
  • Any other activity in mutual interest

OUR TEAM

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Dr. G.S. Asokan M.D.S.

Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology

Dr. G.S. Asokan M.D.S., Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, completed his undergraduation in 2001 from Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College and Post graduation in 2007 from Saveetha Dental College and Hospital. Currently in his 14th year of Teaching Profession, Dr. Asokan whole heartedly believes in Learner Centered Teaching that he bring in active ways of teaching techniques in his classes enabling students for deeper learning. Beyond just classroom teaching, Dr. Asokan also mentors students on their personal growth and ethics as a wholesome Human and becoming Noble Doctors. He guides and motivates students to pursue Research and Post graduation and encourages them to participate in workshops, conferences, Hands on trainings to equip themselves to face the fast growing world. Dr. Asokan has published 34 National, International and Pubmed Indexed journals. He has attended and presented many papers in various national and international conferences.

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DR.N.NARMATHA M.D.S.

Senior Lecturer

Dr.N.Narmatha completed her under graduation in TAGORE DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL in 2016 and pursued post graduation in RAGAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL in 2020. She has attended several national conferences and conventions. She has acted as a resource person in National webinar, 2021. She has published 8 National, International, Pubmed and Scopus indexed journals. She is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Oral medicine and Radiology, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.

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Dr Sindhu Poovannan

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr Sindhu Poovannan graduated B.D.S from Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai in 2017. She completed M.D.S in Oral Medicine and Radiology from Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai in 2021. She has attended national conferences and has presented papers. Inclined towards competent Research works, Evidence based medicine practice for enhanced patient care and Teaching. Holds publications in indexed peer-reviewed journals. Research includes study on QR Code denture labelling for forensic identification and CBCT study on mandibular lingual foramen and canal.

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Dr. Angelinteena, M.D.S.

Senior Lecturer

Dr.S.Angelinteena graduated B.D.S from Madha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai in 2018. She completed M.D.S in Oral Medicine and Radiology from Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai in 2022. She has attended and won best poster awards in national conferences and had publications in scopus indexed journals. Keen towards research, and patency in speciality. She is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Oral medicine and Radiology, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.

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Dr. Lavanya S B.D.S.

Lecturer

Dr. Lavanya S B.D.S., finished her under graduation from Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalai University in the year 2013. She is currently working as lecturer in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tagore Dental College and Hospital.

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Dr. S. Virudambal, B.D.S

Lecturer

Dr. S. Virudambal has Completed Under graduation at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry. She worked for various dental clinic for 2years and currently working as Lecturer in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology with 5 years and 5months of working experience in Tagore Dental College and Hospital.

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Dr.Keerthiga

Lecturer

Dr.Keerthiga has over 7 months of tutoring experience in Tagore Dental College from 2023. During her internship with MGPGI, she was involved in multiple Dental camps across the city as part of outreach activities. currently working as lecturer in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tagore Dental College and Hospital.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENTS

DIGITAL ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPHY WITH CEPHALOMETRY

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DIGITAL PRINTER

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DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT LISTclick here

EVENTS & PROGRAMS