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Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore,
Approved by Government of Karnataka and Government of India

 Departments
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Conservative Dentistry
Periodontics
Pedodontics
Orthodontics
Prosthodontics
Pathology and Microbiology
Public Health Dentistry
Maxillofacial Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Anatomy
Dental Implantology
Dr. Prabhakar B. Kore
M.P. (Rajya Sabha)
Chancellor, KLE University, Belgaum
Chairman, K.L.E.Society, Belgaum
Accreditions
   Prosthodontics   
  Vision, Mission & Objectives of the Department  

Prosthodontics is the branch of Dentistry pertaining to the replacement of missing teeth and surrounding structures by artificial substitutes. It may involve the replacement of all or few missing teeth with removable or fixed prosthesis.

The subject also deals with placement of implants into the bone to provide support for the artificial teeth and of missing or deficient surrounding parts like palate, cheeks, nose, eyes, ears etc by artificial substitutes.

   Vision   

To provide an effective educational and assessment strategies for students by integrated teaching and learning programmes so as to prepare them for a career in teaching, research and ethical practice to ensure a good oral health care for community at large.

To expand the scope of academic programmes to make students globally competent and remain committed to provide prosthetic treatment to meet the needs of mankind.

   Mission   
  • To eliminate oral disease to the greatest extent possible
  • To preserve the health and relationship of the teeth and the health of oral and para oral structures
  • To create an oral environment that is  conducive to the maintenance of optimum oral health
  • Psychologically improving the personality of the patient as a whole
   Objectives:   
  • Training programme to students to achieve knowledge and skill in theoretical and clinical laboratory, attitude, communicative skills and ability to research with understanding of social, cultural, educational and environmental background of the society.
  • To have acquired adequate knowledge and understanding of basicand applied medical science, knowledge in general and particularly of head and neck.
  • The postgraduates should be able to treat patients with competence and working knowledge that are beyond the treatment skills of the general practioners ; to demonstrate evaluative and judgment skills in making appropriate decisions regarding prevention, treatment, after care and referral to deliver comprehensive care to patients.
Range of Treatment provided  

Removable Dentures

  • Complete dentures
  • Single dentures
  • Partial dentures

Fixed Partial Dentures 

  • Crowns and bridges
  • Full mouth Rehabilitation (bridges)

Maxillofacial Prosthesis

  • Maxillary and mandibular defects
  • Eye, Ear, Nose and Finger Prosthesis

Dental Implants

  • Single, Multiple/ Full mouth 

Implant retained maxillofacial prosthesis etc.

  Academic and Research activities of the Department   

Research activities:   

A number of research projects have been undertaken, are ongoing and completed by both post graduate students and faculty in the department. 45 research projects have been completed and 13 are in progress. 

Publications:

A total of 123 articles have been published in various national and international journals and 5 articles have been sent for publication by both staff and post graduate students of the department.

International journals - 42

National journals -81

TEXT BOOKS:

A text book title: Dental materials (Question and answers) for first year BDS with a special feature on instruments and equipments. Jaypee  Brothers medical publisher limited.

Chapters in book:

1. Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics Master Volume 2nd Edition. Step by step systematic approach towards full mouth reconstruction of a patient with extension cases using prefabricated veneers and occlusion VDs from Edelweiss.

2. Changing faces of dentistry in New Millennium. Preservation of denture bearing tissue by fabrication of hollow maxillary CD for atropic maxillary using modified teeth - A case report.

Research Thrust areas of the Department   
  • Fixed Prosthodontics (includes Esthetic Dentistry)
  • Temporomandibular Joint and Occlusion
  • Material Science
  • Implant Prosthodontics
  • Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Outreach programmes  
  • Free denture camp once in 2 months in Kalkunte village, Bengaluru
  • Free denture camp in old age homes
  • Free maxillofacial prosthesis for cancer treated patients
  • Free complete dentures for BPL card holders above the age of 55 years
  • Patient education program regarding the scope of Prosthodontics to be conducted every year on Prosthodontist’s Day 
   Staff Profile   
Name Designation Qualification Total experience (as on July2022) Photo
Dr. Srivatsa G Professor and Principal MDS 23 yrs 6 months
 
   
Dr. Rohit M Shetty  Professor and Head MDS 20 yrs 6 months
 
   
Dr. Supriya Manvi Professor MDS 19 yrs 7 months
 
   
Dr. Rajeswari C.L. Professor MDS 18 yrs 7 months
 
   
Dr. Yamini Nandini Reader MDS 12 yrs 2 months
 
   
Dr. Chandrakala V. Reader MDS 11 yrs 8 months
 
    
Dr. Deepmala S. Senior lecturer MDS 10 yrs 8 months
 
  
Dr. Athira Krishnan V. Senior lecturer MDS 2 yrs 11 months   
Dr. Haripriyanka K. Raj Senior lecturer MDS 2 yrs 11 months
 
  

Dr. Poonam Rao T R

Senior lecturer MDS 2 yrs 11 months   
Dr. Adarsh N. Bhat Senior lecturer MDS 1 month
 
  
Dr. Ramya Kandavalli  Senior lecturer MDS 1 month
 
  
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