Oral Medicine & Radiology
Department Description
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology runs undergraduate program (BDS) and deals with the diagnosis of various pathologies involving oral and para oral structures, identification of related underlying systemic illness and its non-surgical and pharmacological management. The department also plays a major role in catering the needs of imaging of craniofacial structures including Intra oral and extra oral imaging techniques using both conventional and digital equipments.
Vision
To be a center of excellence in the diagnosis and medical management of lesions in oral and paroral structures and head and neck imaging, also to be an excellent training center for academics, research and oral healthcare to the society
Mission
We deliver excellence in patient care with precise diagnosis and non-surgical management of oral pathologies. We provide state of art technology and equipments in imaging of craniofacial structure as part of patient care. WE assure the students a good teaching learning experience and exposure to clinical research. We provide meaningful higher education and patient care by promoting quality of education through emphasizing mentorship, interpersonal skills and empathy.
Faculty Details
Dr. M Deivanayagi
Reader
Dr. V L Lakshman
Lecturer
Dr. M Preethy
Lecturer
Lab & Equipments
Key features:
Chair side test facilities like Pulp tester, sialography kit, aspiration, medical emergency medicine kit and histological smears.
Pain management clinic equipped Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy
Center of excellence for radiology equipped with intra oral radiography machines, Kavo indirect digital radiographic unit, Panoramic / Cephalometric unit and CBCT unit along with Fujifilm digital dry film printer.
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Services Offered
Our Specialised Services
- Diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial lesions including potentially malignant lesions, red and white lesions, vesiculo bullous lesions and infections.
- Therapeutic diagnosis of Neuralgias.
- Incisional and punch biopsy procedures.
- Identifications of systemic illnesses through oral manifestations.
- Framing a precise treatment plan for each patient.
- Pharmacological management of various Oral lesions including potentially malignant lesions, red and white lesions, vesiculo bullous lesions and infections.
- Oral cancer screening, vital staining, investigations and management.
- Pain clinic: for management of neuromuscular pain disorders including TENS therapy.
- Management of other orofacial pain conditions including neuralgias, neuropathy and burning mouth syndrome.
- Conventional & Digital radiography and RVG for taking intra-oral periapical radiographs, occlusal radiographs and bite wing radiographs.
- Panoramic imaging and other extra oral skull imaging like sinus views, TMJ views, PA and AP skull projections and cephalometric views.
- Extra-oral mandibular views.
- Sialographic techniques.
- CBCT imaging with large FOV and interpretation.
- Medical Management for Orofacial pain & TMJ Disorders
- Intralesional Injection for OSMF
- Medical Management of Potentially Malignant Disorders
- Medical Management for OroFacial lesions (Infections, Oral ulcers, Vesicullobullous lesions, Mucocutaneous lesions, Autoimmune disorders)
- Medical Management for Medically compromised patients.
The Teaching Methodology
Case based learning
Participatory learning
Role play
Problem-solving methodologies
Patient centric and evidence based learning
Publications
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Foliate papillitis. JIOMR | Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| The dental patient with diabetes. Asian academic research journal of multidisciplinary. | Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS |
| Awareness and knowledge of common oral diseases among primary care physicians. Journal of Clinical and diagnostic research | Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Pattern of Antibiotic prescription by General dentist – A Questionnaire based study Indian journal of applied research | Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS, Dr. Arunakiry MDS, Dr. Vijayachander MDS |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Salivary diagnostics – A review International journal of Oral medicine | Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS, Dr. P. Gayathri MDS |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Tools for Expert witnesses in dentistry International journal of Forensic odontology | Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS, Dr. P. Gayathri MDS, Dr. K. Karthikeyan MDS |
| Stuffed Weber syndrome Journal of contemporary dental research | Dr. N. Thilagavathy MDS, Dr. P. Gayathri MDS, Dr. K. Karthikeyan MDS |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Florid osseous dysplasia report of two cases and review of literature. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research | Dr. M. Gayathri MDS |
| Primary malignant melanoma of Mandibular gingiva with cerebral metastasis. A case report with review of literature. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research | Dr. M. Gayathri MDS |
| Bifid Condyle: Radiographic Dilemma. Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology | Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS |
| Prevalence and characterization of non odontogenic orofacial pain in a tertiary health care center across Puducherry – a cross sectional study. Journal of advanced clinical and research insights | Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS |
| Prototypical signs of the or facial region-eyes see what the mind knows; International Journal of Development Research. | Dr. M.Deivanayagi |
| Research Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Lasers in Dentistry; International Journal of Scientific Research | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Parotid Saliva Flow in patients with Hypo salivation; Journal of pharmacy and Bio allied Sciences. | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Visually Enhanced Lesion Scope –Early detection is the key to survival; International Journal of Current Research | Dr. M.Deivanayagi |
| Nanotechnology- Need for New perspectives in Dentistry; International Journal of Current Research. | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Recent Advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics in overcoming burning Mouth Syndrome; International Journal of Development Research. | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Diagnostic Oral Radiology in the screening of osteoporosis; The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Oral Lichen Planus – An enigma with Limited Treatment Options. International Journal Innovative Science and Research Technology | Dr M.Deivanayagi |
| Determination of sex of an individual by identifying SRY gene through PCR analysis of DNA extracted from incinerated teeth-A single blind pilot study; International Journal of Scientific Research | Dr M. Deivanayagi |
| Diagnosis of Cervicofacial lymphadenopathy by color | Dr. P. Gayathri MDS |
| Doppler ultrasound, International journal of Maxillofacial imaging | Dr. P. Gayathri MDS |
| Human immunodeficiency virus-associated thrombocytopenia: Profiling haematological changes in the human immunodeficiency virus-infected and AIDS patients: Indian Journal of health sciences and biomedical research KLEU | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Cone beam computed radiography versus orthopantamography in sinus lift procedures: Two Dimensional versus Three Dimensional Imaging. Saudi Surgical Journal | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Mucocele: A Case Report with Literature Review; Medical journal of clinical trials & case studies | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Palliative Dentistry: A long neglected field Blossoms. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Localization of Mandibular Canal in dry mandibles using digital Orthopantamography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A pilot Study. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research. | Dr.M.Deivanaygi |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Estimation of salivary amylase level in depressive Individuals | Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS |
| Cone beam computed tomographic imaging – Anatomy of Maxillofacial region | Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Patient’s satisfaction regarding the dental treatment provided by Educationsl Dental School in Maimaah University | Prof. Dr. S. Karthiga kannan MDS |
| Prevalence of dental caries, dental fluorosis and its correlation with Fluoride levels in drinking water among 12 to 15 years old school going Children of sivakasi taluk, virudhunagar district, tamilnadu, India,International. Journal Aquatic sciences . | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| The Exigency Of Third Eye For Third Hand Smoke Exposure In a Cardiovascular System, Nat.Volatiles&Essent.Oils, | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Radiologist’s Perspective On Computer Guided Implant Surgery:Review. Nat.Volatiles&Essent.Oils | Dr.M.Deivanayagi |
| Should a Replanted Avulsed Tooth Undergo Orthodontic Treatment? Acta Scientific Dental Sciences | Dr M Deivanayagi |
| TITLE AND JOURNAL | AUTHORS |
| Practical implications of Artificial Intelligence in Health care. International journal of Innovative science and research technology | Dr. M Deivanayagi |
| Cancer vaccines APDCH times | Dr M Deivanayagi & Dr M Preethy |
| Incidental findings of soft tissue radiopacities on digital panoramic radiographs: A cross-sectional study. Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology | Dr M Preethy |
| Stress levels in patients visiting for dental treatment : a cross sectional hospital-based study, Menoufia Medical Journal | Dr. M Deivanayagi |
Books & Chapters
CBCT – A quick review ( Author - Dr. VL. Lakshman MDS, Contribution – Dr. S. Karthiga Kannan MDS ) ISBN No: 978-93-91556-71-6
Awards & Achievements
| AWARD CATEGORY | TITLE OF CONFERENCE/MEETING | ORGANIZED BY | NAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding academician in Oral Medicine and Radiology | Global outreach health care award | Global outreach health care | Prof. Dr. S. Karthiga kannan MDS |
| Best Principal of the Year -2021 | 21st century innovations in management science and technology | Research education solutions | Prof. Dr. S. Karthiga kannan MDS |
| Felicitation for contribution to dental fraternity | IDA meeting | IDA Madras branch | Prof. Dr. S. Karthiga kannan MDS |
| Emerging researcher in Oral Medicine and radiology | Global outreach health care award | Global outreach health care | Dr. M. Deivanayagi MDS |
| Outstanding contributions to the research and development in academics | 21st century innovations in management science and technology | Research education solutions | Dr. M. Deivanayagi MDS |
Achievements (Chair person/Guest Speaker) - FACULTY
Year | Activity [chairprson/ guest speaker] | Title of conference/meeting | Organized by | Name |
2020 | Poster | Velscope | Sathyabama dental college and hospital | Dr. Deivanayagi |
2021 | Keynote speaker | 3rrd international conference on dentistry and oral health | Dentist channel | Dr. Deivanayagi |
2022 | Paper presentation | Apadento | Asia pacific association | Dr. Deivanayagi |
2022 | Paper presentation |
National ooo symposium | Iaomr | Dr. Deivanayagi |
2022 | Chairperson | National ooo symposium | Iaomr | Dr. Deivanayagi |
2022 | Guest lecture | Paper | Tagore dental college and hospital | Dr. Deivanayagi |
2018 | Chairperson | Ida meet | Sri ramachandra university | Dr. Vl. Lakshman |
2019 | Chairperson | Ooo meet | Sri ramachandra university | Dr. Vl. Lakshman |
2022 | Paper presentation | Apadento | Asia pacific association | Dr.vl. Lakshman |
2022 | Poster presentation | International conference on microbes due to climate change | Pondicherry university | Dr. Vl. Lakshman |
2022 | Paper presentation | Apadento | Asia pacific association | Dr preethy |
2022 | Paper presentation | National ooo symposium | Iaomr | Dr preethy |
Department Events
| CDE Program 2018 – OMR Unplugged anemia |
| CDE Program 2019 – OMR unplugged – Differential diagnosis on various lesions |
| OOO Symposium 2020 – Investigations and differential diagnosis on Salivary gland neoplasm |
| CDE Program 2020 – Dental patients with systemic illness DO’s and DON’Ts, Bleeding and clotting challenges |
| International radiology day 2020 – Quiz competition (Online portal) |
| CDE Program 2021 – CBCT live demo and review |
| International radiology day 2021 – Quiz competition |