Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

The department offers patients cutting-edge clinical care, giving undergraduate and postgraduate students the best practical education possible.

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT:

GOALS:

To provide excellence in oral health education, research and service
To improve the health and wellness of our communities
To provide exemplary care for our patients
To facilitate advancing the knowledge in the specialty of Orthodontics

OBJECTIVES:

To educate undergraduates and postgraduate students and scholars who excel in a complex, multicultural and technologically changing world.
To discover and translate new knowledge at the boundaries of science, transforming orthodontic practice, social systems and related technologies for the benefit of individuals, families and communities.
To provide orthodontic awareness and oral health education & clinical services of the highest quality with an emphasis on enhancing health equity and social justice for individuals and communities.
To prepare students into healthcare professionals in addressing the challenges of access to care affecting underserved populations.
To collaborate with our urban and rural community partners in mutually beneficial ways.
To advocate for public policies, perceptions, and practices that lead to inclusion of orthodontics as an integral part of the inter-professional emphasis on the health of the communities we serve.

HIGHLIGHTS

KEY FEATURES

Under the highest ethical standards, an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment planning is emphasized throughout the undergraduate training program, which consists of didactic, practical, and clinical components.

The postgraduates treat various orthodontic cases using fixed orthodontic appliances such as straight wire appliances [ceramic brackets, self-ligating brackets, ceramics self-ligating brackets] Begg appliance, lingual orthodontics, aligners, cleft lip and palate treatment.

The Department provides orthodontic and orthognathic surgery for patients with skeletal malocclusion and craniofacial deformities in collaboration with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Additionally, the department collaborates with other departments to offer patients complete dental rehabilitation.

Thrust Areas

The department’s focus areas are academic and clinical. The department’s current areas of focus include self-ligating brackets, temporary anchorage devices, clear aligner therapy, and cleft lip & palate rehabilitation. Research in the field of genetics is also one of the thrust areas.

MOU Signed

MOU signed between Tagore Dental College and hospital for collaborative activities regarding In-office aligner practices

CORE COMPETENCIES / THRUST AREAS

LATEST AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS, EVENTS

S No	Title of the projects	Principal Investigator
1	Comparative evaluation of soft tissue variations in the dynamics of smile for different facial types using videography (In Vivo)	Dr. Ameer Sirhan (PG)
2	Cephalometric comparison of soft tissue changes in CLASS II Division I patients following extraction and non-extraction treatment (In Vitro)	Dr. Parvathy. K (PG)
3	Comparative evaluation in perception of discomfort, separation efficiency and bacterial colonization of four different orthodontic elastomeric separators (In-vivo)	Dr. Sivapriya (PG)
4	Comparative evaluation of force and load deflection of two different torquing springs. A Finite ElementMethod Study.	Dr. Akila. T.K. (PG)
5	Comparative evaluation of mechanical properties, surface characteristics and frictional resistance between two different types of NiTi archwires.	Dr. Udayanandini (PG)
6	Evaluation of cranial base angle with mandibular rotation in and around Kundrathur population- Retrospective study.	Dr. Akila. T.K. (PG)
7	A Retrospective study on assessment of anterior and posterior cranial bases and saddle angle for local population as seen in class I skeletal and dental malocclusion.	Dr. Udayanandini (PG)

PUBLICATIONS

2024 Publications

S No	Title of the Publication	Author
1	Lamination of Orthodontics Archwires – An In Vitro Study. IOSR Journal of Dental & Medical Sciences. 2024; 23(1):65-70.	Dr. Navaneetha Nambi
2	Influence of three types of enamel Pre-treatment methods on the shear bond strength and surface roughness using image analysis and 3D Profiler – An in vitro study. IOSR Journal of Dental & Medical Sciences. 2024; 23(1):56-66.	Dr. Navaneetha Nambi
3	Artificial intelligence in orthodontics. Madha Journal of Dental Sciences.	Dr. Navaneetha Nambi Dr. Karthik S Dr. Preeti R Dr. Vidhyashree M Dr. Subashri K Dr. Ilanchezhian J

2023 Publications

S No Title of the Publication Author

1 FEM models of cranium along with Maxilla and modified implants to analyse stress and displacement for the purpose of Maxillary protraction. Dr. Karthik

S No	Title of the Publication	Author
1	FEM models of cranium along with Maxilla and modified implants to analyse stress and displacement for the purpose of Maxillary protraction.	Dr. Karthik

2022 Publications

S No	Title of the Publication	Author
1	A Review–CAD/CAM in Orthodontics. Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science 2022; 10(2): 253-257.	Dr.Navaneetha
2	Free radical status in temporomandibular joint disorder - A literature review.	Dr. KARTHIK
3	GENETICS AND DENTISTRY: A REVIEW IJBPAS, March, 2022	Dr. Preeti
4	Stress and strain created around miniscrews during en masse retraction- a FEM analysis	Dr. Vidhyashree

2021 Publications

S No	Title of the Publication	Author
1	An Awareness Survey on the Prevention of Covid-19 Infection at the Orthodontic Office. J Evolution Med Dent Sci / eISSN - 2278-4802, pISSN - 2278-4748 / Vol. 10 / Issue 31 / Aug. 02, 2021	Dr.Navaneetha
2	Assessment of Orthodontist’s Prospects and Acquaintance Regarding Miniscrew Implants. J Evolution Med Dent Sci / eISSN - 2278-4802, pISSN - 2278-4748 / Vol. 10 / Issue 17 / Apr. 26, 2021	Dr.Navaneetha
3	Influence of Storage Temperature on Orthodontic Elastics. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2021 Jul, Vol-15(7)	Dr.Navaneetha
4	Cephalometric Norms-based on Steiner Analysis on Young Adults of Tamil Nadu Population. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, July-September 2021, Vol. 15, No. 3	Dr.Navaneetha
5	Relationship of bone mineral density between impacted and normally erupted maxillary canines - A computed tommographic study.	Dr. KARTHIK
6	A Retrospective Study on variations In Chin-Throat Angle in Different Skeletal Malocclusions University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities 2021, Vol. 7(5)	Dr. Preeti
7	Evaluation of Pharyngeal Airway Space in Skeletal Class I & Class II patterns in Kundrathur Population University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities 2021, Vol. 7(5)	Dr. Preeti
8	QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF COVID -19 AMONG GENERAL POPULATION GJRA - GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS VOLUME - 10, ISSUE - 09, SEPTEMBER - 2021 • PRINT ISSN No. 2277 – 8160	Dr. Preeti
9	Game changer in orthodontics- A clear aligner review	Dr. Vidhyashree

2020 Publications

S No	Title of the Publication	Author
1	Maxillomandibular Changes following Extraction and Non-extraction Orthodontic Treatment –A CEPHALOMETRIC STUDY European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine Volume 07, Issue 11, 2020	Dr. NAVAEETHA
2	Evaluation of the Pharyngeal Airway Space Before and After Bi-Lateral Sagittal SplitOsteotomy Surgery using Three-DimensionalCone Beam Computed Tomography.	Dr. KARTHIK
3	Miracles with extraction spaces: mesialisation review	Dr. Vidhyashree

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr. Sainath, Professor & Dean had given the guest lecture during 57th Indian Orthodontic Conference held at Meerut on 15th, 16th & 17th September 2023.

Dr. Navaneetha Nambi, Professor & HOD, participated in Table Clinic Presentation on the topic “INNOVATIVE ORTHODONTIC AUXILLIARY” during 57th Indian Orthodontic Conference held at Meerut on 15th, 16th & 17th September 2023

STUDENTS AWARDS

Dr. D. Vasanthavalli, III Year PG, secured II place for the session Best Paper in MOLARIS 2022 REDEFINED “An IDA Thiruvallur extravaganza” held at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on 6th – 8th of May 2022

Dr. S. Harini, I Year PG, secured first place for POSTER PRESENTATION in STATE LEVEL SYMPOSIUM 2023 held at Thai Mookambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai on 29th March 2023

Events & Scientific Presentations

Orthodontic Week Celebration

The department conducted events for orthodontic week celebration on 18/10/2023. Many undergraduate students participated enthusiastically in those events.

Cleft Lip and Palate Rehablitation Program Attended

Postgraduates along with faculty attended a comprehensive program on cleft patient rehablitation in st.johns medical college, bangalore between 12^th and 17^th october 2023.

World Orthodontics Day 2022 Celebration

DATE : 21.05.2022
VENUE : MADHA DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL

Camps Conducted

DATE : 25.11.2021
VENUE : MADHA MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, KUNDRATHUR

Camps Conducted

DATE : 09.09.2022
VENUE : HOLY CRESENT MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, P00NAMALLE

Camps Conducted

DATE : 20.12.2022
VENUE : HOLY QUEEN MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, PALLAVARAM

Camps Conducted

DATE 19.01.2023
VENUE GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, KOVUR, CHENNAI.

Camps Conducted

DATE : 24.01.2023
VENUE : A.D.W GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, NAGALKENI,CHROMPET, CHENNAI.

Camps Conducted

DATE : 20.01.2023
VENUE : GOVERNMENT GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,KOVUR , CHENNAI.

Camps Conducted

DATE 17.02.2023
VENUE GOVERNMENT GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, KUNDRATHUR, CHENNAI.

Camps Conducted

DATE 21.02.2023 & 22.02.2023
VENUE GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL, NANDHAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI

Camps Conducted

DATE 28.02.2023
VENUE GOVERNMENT BOYS SCHOOL, KOVUR, THARAPAKKAM, CHENNAI.

HANDS ON - NATIONAL TYPODONT WORKSHOP

DATE 17.11.2018 & 18.11.2018
VENUE HYAAT REGENCY, CHENNAI
ORGANISED BY
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
CHIEF GUEST
Prof. Dr. S. Geethalakshmi.
Honourable Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
GUEST SPEAKERS
1.Dr.Pradeep Tandon
Prof & HOD, Director-Dental
King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

2.Dr. Praveen Mehrotra
Principal & Director,
Sardar Patel Dental College, Lucknow

3.Dr. Pradeep Jain
Dean & HOD,
Govt Dental College, Jaipur

4.Dr. Sudhir Kapoor
Prof & HOD,
Sardar Patel Dental College, Lucknow

5.Dr. Alka Singh
Associate Professor,
KGMU, Lucknow

6.Dr. Dipti Sastri
Assistant Professor
KGMU, Lucknow

CDE Lectures

DATE 17.04.2018
VENUEAuditorium, Madha Dental College And Hospital, Kundrathur.
ORGANISED BY DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS

CHIEF GUEST
1.Dr.A. Venkatesan MDS
Former Deputy Director of Medical Education

2.Prof.Dr.R. Rajagopal MDS
Advisor & former Vice Chancellor Saveetha University

GUEST SPEAKERS
1.Prof.Dr.A.Nandakumar MDS, DIB(ORTHO)
Registrar(Academic) MAHER

2.Dr.S.Venkateswaran MDS,DNB
Associate Editor JIOS

TOPIC
1.Osseo Traction Orthodontics-Dr. A. Nandakumar
2.Making the best use of Pre-adjusted Edgewise Appliance- Dr. S. Venkateswaran

CDE Program: Envision 22

DATE 17.08.2022
VENUE Auditorium, Madha Dental College And Hospital, Kundrathur.
ORGANISED BY DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. M.S. Kannan MDS
Prof & HOD Sree Balaji Dental College& Hospital
TOPIC Principals of Damon Philosophy & Technique

Webinar

DATE 02.08.2020
VENUE ONLINE
ORGANISED BY DENTAL COUNCIL OF INDIA
MODERATOR Dr. M.C.Sainath
Principal
Madha Dental College & Hospital

GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. N.R.Krishnaswamy
Prof & Head of the Department
Ragas Dental College & Hospital

TOPIC
Malocclusion and its Consequences
Dr. N.R.Krishnaswamy

Webinar

DATE 04.08.2020
VENUE ONLINE
ORGANISED BY Thai Moogambigai Dental College And Hospital
GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. M.C.Sainath
Principal
Madha Dental College & Hospital
TOPIC
Inculcating humans and values and professional ethics in dentistry-
Dr. M.C.Sainath

ENVISION 20

DATE 18.08.2020
VENUE ONLINE
ORGANISED BY
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
GUEST SPEAKERS
1. Prof. Dr. Sanjay Labh, MDS, M. Orth RCS (UK),
Founder of Institute of Lingual Orthodontics
2. Prof. Dr. Vinod Krishnan MDS, M. Orth RCS, FDS RCS, PhD,
Prof& HOD Sri Sankara Dental College

TOPIC
1. Vertical control in Lingual Orthodontics – Dr. Sanjay Labh
2. Clinical Implications of tooth movement research – Dr. Vinod Krishnan

ENVISION 21

DATE 10.12.2021
VENUE ONLINE
ORGANISED BY
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS

GUEST SPEAKERS
1.Prof. Dr. Chaturvedi, MDS, PhD,
Head of Orthodontics at Faculty of Dental Science, BHU

2.Prof. Dr. Vinod Krishnan MDS, M. Orth RCS, FDS RCS, PhD
Prof& HOD Sri Sankara Dental College

TOPIC
1.Diagnosis and management of vertical orthodontic problems- Dr. Chaturvedi
2.How far can we expedite/impede tooth movement?- Dr. Vinod Krishnan