Diagnosis and surgical treatment of pathologies, trauma & defects of the craniofacial region.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a branch that deals with the art of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, pathologies and defects involving the facial region. The Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon manages craniofacial pathologies in a multi-disciplinary environment.
The Department offers an undergraduate and a three-year post-graduate teaching programme leading to a Master's degree awarded by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, approved and accredited by the Dental Council of India.
The under-graduate program covers extractions, complications and emergencies. The post-graduate program progresses from complicated extractions to major surgical procedures, with research projects to train students in research methodology.
Management of patients from preoperative through postoperative phases
Application of surgical knowledge to the clinical situation
Familiarity with current surgical literature
Technical skill & clinical judgment for independent practice
Working knowledge of other surgical subspecialties
Supervise & direct management of critically ill or injured patients
An integral part of SMIMS Hospital with end-to-end surgical capability.
Fully equipped operation theatres, ICU and wards catering to all strata of patients.
Craniofacial distraction devices, micro saw system, piezo surgery, dental implants.
Spacious treatment rooms, CT scan and digital impression scanner.
| Name | Designation |
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| Dr. Mathew Jose, MDS, MOSRCS (EDIN) | Professor & HOD |
| Dr. Sajesh S, MDS | Professor |
| Dr. Nandagopan S, MDS | Reader |
| Dr. Maanasa Janaradhanan, MDS | Senior Lecturer |
| Dr. Smrithi S Chandra, MDS | Senior Lecturer |
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Aligned with the Dental Council of India and Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University regulations.
Develops sound clinical judgment, surgical fundamentals & ethical practice for BDS students.
A three-year MDS programme producing competent specialists for independent surgical practice and research.
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| Basic Implantology with Hands On |
| Post Mucormycosis Maxillectomy using Corticobasal Implantology |
| Maxfac Trauma Workshop |
The scope of OMFS practice continues to expand through an educational process that responds to the changing needs of the specialty — covering nine core domains of clinical excellence.