DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, a core branch of dentistry, offers conservation of tooth structure through direct or indirect restoration for functional rehabilitation. It also performs root canal treatment and associated surgical procedures.

The department boasts state-of-the-art technology, including lasers, dental operating microscopes, dental loupes, and advanced endodontic equipment, along with dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff.

Undergraduates are trained in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental caries and other defects of natural teeth, with opportunities for independent research and competence in restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the dentition.

The department offers a three-year full-time postgraduate program specialising in restoration of appearance, occlusal form and function, aesthetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, endodontic therapy, and surgeries.

The use of dental operating microscopes for special cases and endodontic microsurgery is highly encouraged, and PGs are encouraged to use the latest dental materials available in the market.

Research is emphasised with publications and participation in national and international conferences for both staff and PGs. Many faculty members have published in various journals. We've been invited as guest speakers to various national and international conferences. Our faculty has published 89 papers, with 22 in indexed journals. They're actively involved in research projects funded by DPU and external sources. Professors Dr. Shalini Aggarwal and Dr. Anamika Borkar presented a clinical trial at the Asiacon 2019 conference in Seoul, South Korea. Our postgraduates have received over 25 awards, including the best paper presentation at the Endo Vista 2020 conference in Pune. The department offers numerous Continuing Dental Education programs for undergraduates, interns, postgraduates, and faculty.