Oral Medicine & Radiology

Oral Medicine & Radiology

“Mouth is a mirror in which innumerable diagnostic aids lie buried in”

Oral Medicine and Radiology is the specialty that forms the root of dentistry. The primary focus of the Oral Medicine is diagnosis and medical management of complex disorders affecting the mouth and jaws. Radiology is the second part of the specialty which aids in diagnosis. This investigatory procedure plays a vital role in dental practice. In this department students are nurtured to empathetically approach the patient, systematically analyze their problem and give a definitive diagnosis. A proper diagnosis forms the corner stone of an effective treatment plan.
The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology at Madha Dental College provides a serene learning environment for the students. The department is sufficiently equipped to provide room for allotted number of students to attend their postings. There are a reasonable number of patients for the students to examine, discuss and learn their subjects thoroughly. The radiology department has intraoral radiographic machine and extraoral radiographic machine which enhances the diagnostic skills of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Dr. M.Subha., MDS., MFDS RCPS (Glasgow), PhD, who heads the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, is an eminent academician, clinician and researcher. She had pursued her under graduation and post graduation at Tamilnadu Dr. MGR medical University. Her doctoral study is on Trigeminal neuralgia pursued at SIMATS University and further quenched her thirst for knowledge by pursuing her MFDS at Royal College of Physicians and Surgeon, Glasgow, UK. She is also trained in palliative care therapy and tobacco cessation and rehabilitation.
With over ten years of academic experience she has over 45 publications in various indexed journals, authored one book chapter and worked as contributor for another book on Dental Education. She had done around 20 faculty presentations and guest lectures and had won 7 best faculty paper award. She had been a part of the organizing team for various workshops, CDE program and conferences. She also had contributed as chair person in numerous scientific sessions. She is a reviewer in two national journals. Her areas of interests include Orofacial pain, oral manifestations of systemic disease and temporomandibular disorders. She is a devoted teacher and celebrated by her students too.

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