General
Medicine
Essential medical knowledge for III Year BDS students to manage medical needs in dental patients.
Department of General Medicine
The Department of General Medicine provides essential training to III Year BDS students — equipping them with the knowledge to address medical needs that may arise in dental patients. With over 20,000 patient visits annually, it is one of the largest departments on campus.
The department conducts community outreach through health camps focusing on diabetes, hypertension and asthma, giving students firsthand experience with preventive and public health practices. BDS students attend 3 hours of clinical postings weekly.
Core Medical Topics Covered
A solid foundation in general medicine for III Year BDS students.
Acute and chronic infections, HIV and tuberculosis.
Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity.
Osteoporosis and other common endocrine dysfunctions.
Acute & chronic respiratory infections, occupational lung disease, COPD.
Rheumatic heart disease and coronary heart disease.
Acid peptic disease, GI infections and liver diseases.
Anemia, vitamin and trace element deficiencies.
Special health concerns for women and adult vaccination schedules.
Health Camps & Public Health Exposure
The Department actively participates in community health camps — providing vital screening services and real-world experience in preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and patient education.
Holistic, Patient-Centered Care
Through its comprehensive curriculum, patient care services and community outreach, the Department of General Medicine prepares BDS students to manage medical complexities in dental patients and deliver holistic, patient-centered care in their dental practice.