Department
Oral Pathology & Microbiology
Dr. Beena George
MDS
Professor & HOD
Overview
Diagnosing diseases of the oral & maxillofacial region
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology started functioning as a unit of SMIDS in 1999, with the Postgraduate course beginning in 2012. It is a specialized field of Dentistry that deals with the study and accurate diagnosis of a wide range of diseases affecting the Oral and maxillofacial region — enabling prompt treatment and better prognosis.
Our department contributes to diagnosis and management by correlating clinical, radiologic and histopathologic features, often in collaboration with dental specialists from various branches. Forensic Odontology — analysis of dental evidence in the interest of justice — also comes under the purview of this department.
We teach Dental Anatomy, Tooth Morphology, Embryology and Oral Histology for first BDS, and Oral Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Odontology for third BDS, alongside training PG students. Our schedule includes clinical training, slide discussion, specimen identification, hematologic and microbiological investigations, histopathologic examination and special staining methods including immunohistochemistry.
Faculty
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Beena George, MDS | Professor & HOD |
| Dr. Angelin D, MDS | Reader |
| Dr. S. Jeslin Mary, MDS, PhD | Reader |
| Dr. Franklin R, MDS | Senior Lecturer |
| Dr. Rajalekshmi MP, MDS | Senior Lecturer |
Infrastructure
- •Well-equipped clinical examination room, student's laboratory, and museum with mounted specimens, models and posters
- •Histopathology lab — routine H&E, special staining, Immunohistochemistry and Exfoliative Cytology
- •Hematologic laboratory for blood investigations
- •Trinocular research microscope with camera
- •Polarizing microscope
- •Darkfield microscope
- •Phase contrast microscope
- •Pentahead microscope with camera
Department Facilities & Services
Microscopic interpretation and diagnosis of biopsy tissues and cytology samples — available to both hospital patients and external private practitioners.
- •Routine (H&E) and Special staining procedures
- •Cytopathological services
- •Immunohistochemical analyses
- •Routine blood investigations for dental patients
- •Aid in PG dissertation & UG research
- •Stereomicroscope facilities
- •Research microscope facilities with image analysis software
- •Photomicrographs for case/paper/poster presentations and publications
Teaching Programme
Undergraduate Programme
- • Individual training in identification and carving of primary & permanent teeth
- • Skills in age estimation using plaster casts
- • Identification of dental anomalies through natural specimens and casts
- • Clinical and microscopic identification of pathological conditions of the oral cavity
- • Regular class tests and internal assessments to monitor performance
Postgraduate Programme
Started 2012 · Three postgraduates per year
- • Participation in preliminary research activities
- • Seminars, journal discussions and case reporting
- • Mastery of histopathology, IHC, molecular and genetic techniques
- • Conferences, PG conventions, CDE programmes, paper/poster presentations
- • Training in UG teaching programme
Procedures
We undertake diagnostic procedures such as routine hematological procedures, various types of biopsies, Exfoliative cytology and FNAC.
Speciality Services
Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Specialized staining techniques to identify specific proteins in tissues for accurate tumor diagnosis in oral oncology.