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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

About the Department

The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics is dedicated to providing high-quality education and clinical training in the field of orthodontics. The department focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malocclusion and dentofacial anomalies through modern, evidence-based treatment approaches.
Students are trained in both theoretical and practical aspects, including diagnosis, appliance fabrication, and advanced orthodontic techniques such as fixed, removable, and myofunctional appliances, preparing them to deliver comprehensive orthodontic care.

Our Vision

Advanced Orthodontic Training

To provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with excellent orthodontic education, research opportunities, and exposure to advanced patient care practices.

Comprehensive Smile Enhancement

To offer complete smile correction and facial esthetic rehabilitation, making quality orthodontic treatment accessible to the rural population.

Innovative Orthodontic Techniques

To train students in the use of removable, fixed, and invisible orthodontic systems, including aligners, ensuring functional and aesthetic excellence.

Rehabilitation Expertise

To provide total esthetic rehabilitation for patients with cleft and craniofacial deformities through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Our Mission

Competent Professionals

To prepare compassionate and skilled orthodontic professionals through quality, competency-based education grounded in scientific knowledge and ethical values.

Interdisciplinary Research

To promote inter-departmental and clinical research that generates meaningful outcomes benefiting patients, the community, and the nation.

Community-Oriented Care

To deliver holistic, affordable, and advanced orthodontic treatment to rural and underprivileged populations.

Quality Dental Services

To provide accessible, evidence-based, and advanced orthodontic and dentofacial services ensuring comprehensive patient well-being.

Our Objectives

Accessible Orthodontic Care

To deliver high-quality, affordable, and advanced orthodontic treatment options for all patients.

Educational Excellence

To provide quality education and research opportunities for UG and PG students.

Functional & Esthetic Outcomes

To ensure balanced, functional, and aesthetic orthodontic results.

HOD & Professor

Dr. Channamallappa Ganiger

Participated in the National Inter-Disciplinary Clinico-Pathological Conference and chaired a scientific session at the School of Dental Sciences, Karad, on 25th May 2022. Attended the 25th IOS PG Student Convention held at Mangalore from 25th April to 1st May 2022. Participated in the Workshop on Quality Control Implementation organized by the School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad, on 30th May 2022.

02164-241555/6/7

deansds@kvv.edu.in

Excellence in Orthodontic Care & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Department Infrastructure .

The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics features spacious clinics, seminar rooms, and preclinical laboratories. The department is equipped with modern instruments and advanced facilities essential for undergraduate and postgraduate training, patient care, and research.

Important Infrastructure .

Facilities

Undergraduate section for teaching

Postgraduate section for patient care

Well-furnished seminar room

Well-equipped photography room

Preclinical lab for UG & PG students

Separate cabin for HOD

Separate cabin for Professors

Separate cabin for Associate & Assistant Professors

Separate space for PG common room

Well-equipped sterilization room (Autoclaves, Ultrasonic cleaner, Pouch sealing machine)

Computers, printers, X-ray scanner, cephalometric tracing software (Nemoceph)

Department connected with Wi-Fi

Separate Department library

Fridge and small museum for undergraduate use

Modern equipment for preclinical lab (Biostar machines, Hydro solder machine, Cast trimmers)

Plaster mixing vibrators, micromotors, handpieces, polishing lathe, plaster dispensers

Separate records room for patient records

Teaching Learning Methods .

Methods

Problem-based learning

I-CARE

OSPE/OSCE

Interdisciplinary Seminars

Open book test

Project-based learning

PowerPoint lectures (49 total)

Case discussions

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