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Periodontology

Periodontology

About the Department

The Department of Periodontology focuses on the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting structures of the teeth — the periodontium. It emphasizes the scientific understanding of both healthy and diseased periodontal tissues and their role in overall oral health.
The department integrates clinical excellence with modern research and evidence-based education, preparing students to deliver comprehensive periodontal care. With advanced infrastructure and a patient-centered approach, it provides quality education, innovative treatments, and community-oriented oral health programs.

Our Vision

Leading in Periodontal Excellence

To be a globally recognized Department of Periodontology with advanced facilities, leadership in innovative research, and excellence in clinical training and patient care. The department strives to achieve global standards in periodontal education and contribute meaningfully to oral health advancement.

Our Mission

Academic Excellence

Provide quality education and hands-on training for undergraduate and postgraduate students, fostering lifelong learning and professional growth in dental healthcare.

Research & Innovation

Encourage clinically oriented and evidence-based research to enhance scientific understanding and improve periodontal therapy outcomes.

Community Outreach

Extend oral healthcare services to remote and underserved areas through community-based programs and awareness initiatives.

Supportive Learning Environment

Create an inclusive, patient-friendly, and academically stimulating atmosphere for both students and faculty.

Our Objectives

Clinical Skill Development

Train students to efficiently perform dental scaling, diagnostic tests for periodontal diseases, and utilize instruments for therapy and maintenance.

Preventive Approach

Develop a proactive and preventive attitude towards periodontal diseases—focusing on early detection, effective control, and sustainable disease progression prevention.

Aseptic Practice & Patient Safety

Instill strict aseptic techniques during periodontal and surgical treatments to prevent complications, ensure safety, and maintain standards of infection control and excellence.

Tooth Preservation & Specialist Referral

Promote optimal tooth conservation through comprehensive periodontal health maintenance and timely referral for advanced specialist care.

HOD & Professor

Dr. Girish Suragimath

Dr. Girish Suragimath, Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontology at the School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (KVV), Karad, completed his BDS (1994) and MDS (1999) from KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum.
An accomplished academician and researcher, he has guided undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students, holding four design patents, 36 copyrights, 120+ publications, two book chapters, and five books. A passionate researcher and marathon enthusiast, he encourages holistic student development through academics, sports, and cultural engagement.

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Excellence in Periodontal Education & Research

Department Infrastructure .

The Department of Periodontology has well-equipped clinical areas, laboratories, seminar rooms, and offices. The department is furnished with advanced instruments and equipment essential for undergraduate, postgraduate training, and research activities.

Important Infrastructure .

Equipment / Facility

State-of-the-art non-surgical and surgical instruments

Soft tissue diode laser

Electro-cautery unit

Iontophoresis apparatus

Microsurgery instruments

Magnification loupes

PRF machine

PRF machine

Local drug delivery systems

Advanced periodontal regenerative materials

Teaching Learning Methods .

Method

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

I-CARE sessions

OSPE / OSCE

Peer Teaching

Interdisciplinary Seminars

Small Group Teaching

Quiz-Based Learning

Open Book Tests

Project-Based Learning

Flipped Classroom Approach

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