ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPAEDICS

ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPAEDICS

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND SPECIALITY:

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at JKKN Dental College & Hospital is not just about aligning teeth; it’s about enhancing smiles and improving lives. With a focus on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities, our department is a centre for excellence in this specialised field. We offer:

Orthodontic Correction: Innovative methods to correct malocclusion, enhancing the aesthetics of face, lips, and smile.
Functional Improvement: Cutting-edge solutions for optimal oral function, aiding in biting, chewing, speaking, and preventing issues like TMJ disorders.
MDS Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics:

Our MDS program is designed to foster the next generation of specialists in Orthodontics. It provides an in-depth understanding of the science and art of Orthodontics and equips students with the skills to diagnose, plan, and execute comprehensive treatments.

Innovative Curriculum: The program combines traditional methods with the latest technology and innovative approaches.
Hands-on Training: Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and engage in hands-on training, supervised by experienced faculty.
Research Opportunities: The program encourages scholarly activities, including research and publication in renowned journals.

Vision

Providing high-quality dental education programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, our vision is to enable students to acquire knowledge in basic behavioral, clinical sciences, research, teaching, and innovative methods related to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics specialty.

Mission

Educational Leadership: To cultivate professional skills and personal qualities through world-class infrastructure, innovative teaching methods, and real-world dental specialty knowledge.
Community Engagement: Creating facilities to serve the public with a focus on free service to the poor and needy, aligning with JKKN’s commitment to comprehensive and compassionate care.

Faculty details:

NAME OF THE STAFF DEGREE QUALIFICATION DESIGNATION
Dr.V.ViGNESH KUMAR MDS PROFESSOR AND HOD
Dr Nagarajan Sadhasivam MDS, PhD PROFESSOR
Dr.V.Kumaran MDS READER
Dr.KALARANJENI N MDS SENIOR LECTURER
Dr.K.Thankamani Ammal MDS SENIOR LECTURER