The Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at Saraswati Dental College, established in 1998, is dedicated to the correction of malpositioned and malaligned teeth. Catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, the department employs a variety of methods, including Conventional Orthodontics, Lingual Orthodontics, Aligners, Surgical Orthodontics, as well as the use of implants and headgears.
These diverse approaches empower students to master various aspects and techniques within orthodontics. Over the years, the department has successfully treated thousands of patients. Notably, many of our postgraduates have gone on to contribute as academicians and clinicians in hospitals, not only in India but also abroad, including countries like UAE and Saudi Arabia. The department remains at the forefront of orthodontic education, leaving a lasting impact on both its students and the field of dentistry.
Thrust Areas of the Department:
1. Adult Orthodontics
2. Orthognathic Surgery
3. Digital Orthodontics
Q) What is Orthodontics?
It is the branch of dentistry that includes the study of the growth and development of the jaw and face particularly and the body generally, as influencing the position of the teeth; the study of the action and reaction of internal and external influences on the development and the prevention and correction of arrested and perverted development.
Q) Why Orthodontics?
The specialty of Orthodontics is inclusive in its approach to the problems of the head and neck region. At a first glance, it is simply the correction of mal-aligned teeth using braces. However, comprehensive treatment planning is at the core that helps achieve an esthetic harmony, a structural balance, and functional efficiency of the Oro-facial complex. The treatments included in the branch also bring about changes in the soft tissue envelope and correct Orthopaedic discrepancies.
Q) What are the differences between an Orthodontist and a General dentist?
A proficient general dentist is a Graduate trained to empirically diagnose a mal-occlusion. He is theoretically versed in the treatment possibilities in the case that presented to him. An Orthodontist however clinically trains for three years after Graduation to practically assess the cases, as well as elicit the cause of a malocclusion. They are capable of applying their knowledge of treatment mechanics to bring about the desired changes dentally and skeletally producing the desired result.
Q)What are the Career options once one has become an Orthodontist?
Orthodontics is a clinical speciality, upon completion of Post-Graduate training one can work as a Clinician in Private and Government Clinics, as well as the Dental departments at Hospitals and Medical Colleges. One can also become a Research Fellow of Craniofacial Fellowships. Orthodontists are an integral part of teams treating Cleft Palate cases. They are often involved in Multidisciplinary treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, for Smile designing, and Orthognathic surgery besides routine clinical practice.
Description
The department is concerned with the growth and development of the dentition, occlusion, prevention, and correction of occlusal discrepancies. Individualized treatment plans are provided for every patient using Pre-adjusted appliances. Metal, ceramic and lingual brackets are deployed along with Temporary anchorage devices (Implants, bone screws, etc.).The Department provides treatment using aligners and inter-disciplinary Orthodontics. In growing patients, removable and fixed appliances(Hybrid and Rigid) are utilized. A solid understanding of Orthodontics is a pre-requisite for proper treatment planning.
MDS at Saraswati Dental College
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CURRICULUM
1) GOALS.
The goal of the post-graduate training in various specialties is to train the graduate in Dental Surgery who will,
- practice respective speciality efficiently and effectively, backed by scientific knowledge and skill;
- exercise empathy and a caring attitude and maintain high ethical standards;
- continue to evince keen interest in professional education in the speciality and allied specialities whether in teaching or practice;
- willing to share the knowledge and skills with any learner, junior, or a colleague;
- to develop the faculty for critical analysis and evaluation of various concepts and views and to adopt the most rational approach.
2) OBJECTIVES.
The objective of the post-graduate training is to train a student so as to ensure higher competence in both general and special area of interest and prepare him or her for a career in teaching, research, and speciality practice. A student must achieve a high degree of clinical proficiency in the subject and develop competence in research and its methodology in the concerned field.
The objectives to be achieved by the candidate on completion of the course may be classified as under:–
- Knowledge (Cognitive domain)
- Skills (Psycho motor domain)
- Human values, ethical practice, and communication abilities
- KNOWLEDGE.
- demonstrate understanding of basic sciences relevant to speciality;
- describe etiology, pathophysiology, principles of diagnosis and management of common problems within the speciality in adults and children;
- identify social, economic, environmental, and emotional determinants in a given case and take them into account for planned treatment;
- recognise conditions that may be outside the area of speciality or competence and to refer them to the concerned specialist;
- update knowledge by self study and by attending courses, conferences, and seminars pertaining to speciality;
- undertake audit, use information technology and carry out research in both basic and clinical with the aim of publishing or presenting the work at various scientific gathering;
- SKILLS:
- take a proper clinical history, examine the patient, perform essential diagnostic procedures and order relevant tests and interpret them to come to a reasonable diagnosis about the condition;
- acquire adequate skills and competence in performing various procedures as required in the specialty.
- HUMAN VALUES, ETHICAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNICATION ABILITIES.
- adopt ethical principles in all aspects of practice;
- foster professional honesty and integrity;
- deliver patient care irrespective of social status, caste, creed, or religion of the patient;
- develop communication skills, to explain various options available and obtain a true informed consent from the patient;
- provide leadership and get the best out of his team in a congenial working atmosphere;
- apply high moral and ethical standards while carrying out human or animal research;
- be humble and accept the limitations in his knowledge and skill and to ask for help from colleagues when needed;
- respect patients’ rights and privileges including patient's right to information and right to seek a second opinion.
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Do You Have Questions?
Below you’ll find answers to some of the most frequently asked question. We are constantly adding most asked question to this page.
Yes, 100 bedded Saraswati General hospital within the campus provides specialized Healthcare facilities and 24* 7 emergency services.
There are plenty of facilities available for extra co-curricular activities and sports on the campus e.g. well equipped wellness centre, Cultural clubs, Indoor and Outdoor sports complex to facilitate holistic and overall personality development.
Yes, the fee is to be paid on the day of counseling/admission by demand draft.
Refundable Security Fee and College Tuition Fee will have to be mandatorily deposited at the Counseling Nodal Centers nominated by the DGME, Uttar Pradesh at the time of counseling/ admission.
Yes. The college has transport facility on predefined routes and students can utilize the services at a fee.
The college has tie up with Union Bank of India to provide Education loan to our students. But, the candidate and/or his parent must satisfy the Bank requirements to avail Educational loan.
1. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport –34 km 2. Charbagh Railway station– 22km 3. Gomti Nagar Railway Station– 8.3km
Student security is ensured by the security personnel located at all the entrances to the institution and hostels round the clock. The students are not allowed to leave the campus without permission of Provost/Principal. In house Warden is also available in boys and girls hostel.
There is no other way of admission. NEET qualification and participation in online counseling is must for seeking admission in BDS course.
Yes, all admitted candidates are entitled for Hostel accommodation on a first cum first serve basis. We have separate hostels for boys and girls on the campus itself with resident Wardens, who ensure discipline, safety and security of the students.
Fresh hygienic food is served in the dining hall prepared in the hostel mess. A Cafeteria is also present in the campus. The mess fee is included in the Hostel fees.
No, Candidates need to pay only the prescribed fees as per the guidelines of the Uttar Pradesh Govt. and the affiliating university.
(a) Candidate should be 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission. (b) Candidate must have passed Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and passed in English for General Category and 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in aggregate and passed in English for Reserved Category. (c) Candidate should have qualified in NEET–UG examination in the year of admission.
Candidate must have passed BDS Course from a recognized Dental College. Must be NEET qualified with requisite percentile & registered with State Dental Council.
Students are taught by highly qualified faculty as per the academic schedule laid down by the University. Students are encouraged to participate in Extracurricular activities also and additional training is provided to them within the framework of the course. Students who lag behind in academics are helped with remedial classes. The institution has an established Mentor-Mentee system wherein all the students are attached to mentors, whom they can approach throughout their course for any help and guidance.
Four years course plus one year Compulsory rotatory internship.
Three Years
Govt. of Uttar Pradesh decides fee structure every year. Ist year fee will have to be deposited to the DGME, Uttar Pradesh at the time of seat allotment. Fee for the next three years will have to be paid in the institution in the following years.
Presently, fee is Rs. 6,00,000/- per annum for 3 years. Fee may be revised by Govt. of Uttar Pradesh from time to time.
On declaration of NEET result, following the directions of the Government of India, Dental Council of India and policies laid down by Govt. of Uttar Pradesh; online counseling is conducted by the specified committee. Admission letters are issued thereafter to the eligible candidates on merit basis by the counseling committee.
NEET Qualified. The candidate will be admitted through UPNEET PG online counseling.
After completion of BDS Course, the student may opt to go for further study or job. Regular Jobs are available in Govt. and Private Sector. Starting own private practice is also an attractive option. Those who want to continue studying further can enroll for MDS course available in various specializations of Dental Sciences and be further connected with academics, research or specialty private practice.
Paperless application process has been adopted by the institution and all relevant information is available on the college website and same is updated regularly.
www.updgme.in and upneet.gov.in
Foreign nationals or Non Resident Indians or Indian nationals supported by parents or brother or sister or spouse having NRI status can apply under the Foreign/ NRI category, provided they have qualified in NEET examination.
Refund is done as per the refund rules as mentioned in the information section on the website.
