DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTOLOGY
Periodontics encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth. Students are trained in case analysis, treatment planning, maintenance, supportive and surgical periodontal therapy. Knowledge on techniques of muco-gingival surgeries, resective and reconstructive osseous surgeries and implantology is imparted to the students.
Professor and Head:
Dr. Shalini Gupta
QUALIFICATIONS: BSc, BDS, MDS (Goldmedallist), FMC
DESIGNATION: -Professor and Head of department (HOD)
DEPARTMENT: -Periodontology and Oral Implantology
Email: - drshalinigupta 2309@gmail.com
Dr. Shalini Gupta completed her graduation in 2007, post graduation in 2010 and awarded as Gold Medallist (University Topper) by Mahatma Jyotiba Phulle Rohelkhand University Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. She completed a certified course of ‘Fellowship in Medical Cosmetology- FMC’ from University of Greifwalt, Germany in 2021.
She is dedicated academician and has more than 13years of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and academic experience. She guided undergraduate and postgraduate research activities, publications, scientific papers, poster presentations and essay competition at various national conferences.
She is the academic committee and research cell member of SDCH.
She served as an external examiner in various colleges and has published numerous papers in various national and international journals.
Her key interest includes- Oral Implantology, Periodontal Plastic surgeries, Aesthetic surgeries, Periodontal Regenerative Surgeries and Facial Aesthetic treatments.
DEPARTMENTAL UNIQUE FEATURES
The department is equipped with the latest armamentarium & materials. Thedepartment takes pride in excelling in various basic and advanced periodontal procedures like placement of Dental implants, Regenerative surgeries, Muco-gingival/ Perio-plastic procedures, use of Electrocautery and Lasers. The
postgraduate students are exposed to various advanced periodontal surgical procedures and encouraged to enhance their surgical skills.
SPECIAL CASES ROUTINELY PERFORMED BY POSTGRADUATES
- Interdisciplinary approach (Perio-endo, Perio-prostho, PAOO Periodontal accelerated osteogenic
- orthodontic)
- Decorticotomy With Bone Graft
- Depigmentation By Microneedleling + Ascorbic Acid
- VISTA Technique
- Socket preservation technique
- Excisional Biopsy
FACILITIES IN DEPARTMENT
- Electro Surgery unit
- Diode laser
- Five Implant System
- Micro surgical instruments and surgical loupes
- RVG (X ray Unit)
- Ultrasonic Scalers
- Multimedia facilities with Slide projector & library
PG ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
All the faculty members actively participate at various National level conferences and have been awarded at various events. The post graduate students routinely present scientific papers and posters in various academic, National CDE’s and conferences for which they have been awarded at various prestigious events. They are involved in various community level activities for patient care.
Dr. Amrinder Singh Tuli
Best Distinguished Faculty at Meerut 2021
Dr. Rebecca Chowdhry
Best Star Researcher Award at Indian Society of Dental Research 2023
CDE PROGRAMMES AND DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Various CDE’s are being conducted and active celebration of Oral hygiene day, Oral health day, National tooth-brushing day, Oral health awareness week is done by means of dental checkup camps, street plays, lectures, and awareness talks for patients visiting college as well as at community level. The post graduate students are encouraged to participate in such events. Our esteemed faculty has also served as chairpersons, course mentors, guest speakers and experts in numerous Workshops, Conferences and CDEs.
