Endodontics Periodontology and Oral Medicine

PERIODONTOLOGY AND ORAL MEDICINE

Oral Medicine is another specialized field in Dentistry. Oral Medicine deals with the prevention, diagnosis and management of a range of oral diseases and conditions. The specialist in Oral Medicine works closely with colleagues in other specialized medical and dental disciplines as part of interdisciplinary case management.

The Department of Periodontology and Oral Medicine provides periodontal care to the general community, where diseases of the gums and the surrounding periodontium are diagnosed and treated accordingly. Other diseases of the oral cavity and concerned structures are covered by the field of oral medicine. The surgical skills obtained during training in Periodontics compliment and augment the training in Oral Medicine. All the components of the specialized training in Periodontics and in Oral Medicine require an in-depth understanding of disease and inflammatory processes and the management of several aspects thereof. Undergraduate students learn basics of Periodontology that includes prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of periodontal problems. Students are also exposed to a variety of oral conditions and diseases which substantially benefits their training in oral medicine. Students have opportunity to observe surgical procedures in the Implant Clinic within the Department.

Research interests include guided tissue regeneration; HIV-associated oral diseases and conditions; oral potentially malignant and malignant lesions; and oral pigmentation.