Department of Periodontology
Established in 1968, the Department of Periodontology at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal provides avenues for all-round development through undergraduate and postgraduate training, patient care, and research. With separate undergraduate and postgraduate sections equipped with modern dental chairs and advanced surgical equipment — including a piezo surgical unit, surgical microscope, and diode laser, the department emphasises quality and precision in its standard of care. Clinical skills training in non-surgical and preventive periodontal procedures, alongside opportunities to master a range of periodontal surgical and implant procedures, sits at the core of its objectives, while basic, clinical, and translational research under experienced faculty prepares students for careers in research and academics.
Highlights
- Advanced facilities including a Platelet Rich Fibrin centrifuge, surgical microscope, piezo surgical unit, diode laser unit, electrocautery unit, and radiovisiography, enabling a range of regenerative and aesthetic therapies.
- Healthcare practices followed as per Environmental Policy ISO 14001.
- Undergraduate training in non-surgical and preventive periodontal procedures, with an introduction to surgical procedures through observation and assistance.
- Postgraduate opportunities to learn and master a variety of surgical clinical procedures, with hands-on training in various implant systems and clinical exposure to lasers.
- Rural community camps that give students the opportunity to be part of public health programmes.
- Core competencies spanning regenerative periodontal therapy, periodontal plastic and aesthetic surgery, local drug delivery, preventive periodontal care, and research in periodontal medicine.
Services
Offered
Non-surgical and preventive periodontal procedures
Includes professional cleaning, scaling, and root surface treatment to manage gum disease without surgery. These procedures help control infection and maintain healthy gums.
