Dentistry

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Introduction

The department was established soon after inception of the college & started functioning under Dr. D.C. Solanki as its first head .Previously it was located in the first floor of the OPD complex but now to expand the quality of oral health care, the dept. has been shifted to the new building located near the Superspeciality block.

OPD & Working Pattern

OPDs work 6 days a week Mon-Sat from 9 am – 1pm & 3pm - 5pm.

Ward Indoor

On an avg. 2-3 patients are reported with RTA who need open reduction and intra-osseous plating. They are operated by oral surgeons in tandem with ENT & Orthopedic dept.

Future Plans

In the near future , the department of Dentistry will be reformed into RIMS Dental Institute with all its 9 branches of specialties working namely –Oral Medicine & Radiology,Prosthodontics & implantology, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Conservative & Endodontic, Pariodontics, Public Health Density, Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Forensic Odontology & Orthodontics.

Facilities

For Students - The department provides BDS training to doctors who have completed their graduation. Presently 3 students are undergoing this training. A Dental Hygienist course (paramedical course) is also being offered by the department in which every year 4 admissions take place .Clinical teaching is also provided to interns & 4th year MBBS Students.
For Patients - The department has a well-ventilated waiting space, an outdoor hall & 6 working dental chairs with all dental facilities .I t is also equipped with the facility for OPG & RVG X-Ray. The department performs all sorts of dental operations along with critical & intricate proceedings like Intra-osseous plating & wiring.