Vision
To impart high quality education and guidance to the students of our institute and to leave a mark of excellence in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
Mission
We are responsible for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of acquired, congenital, and traumatic disorders involving the jaws and facial regions, as well as developmental deformities and disorders of these areas. Other areas in which the department plays a major role include the management of facial fractures, cysts and tumors of head and neck, and salivary gland disorders. The department makes sure that the undergraduate level students are confident to successfully perform complicated and uncomplicated exodontia, basic management of cysts and tumors, trauma of facial region and successfully diagnose and guide patients who report with any of the above mentioned conditions, diseases or disorders.
Objectives
- To provide prompt and exceptional on and off campus clinical care to the community in the field of Maxillofacial Surgery.
- To advance educational quality and knowledge by making a headway in research oriented work.
- To begin a Post Graduate programme and train the residents to diagnose and treat the various conditions related to the maxillofacial region.
Message from the Head of Department
As the Head of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I consider it a privilege to be a part of this esteemed institute that provides us with the best facilities and support required. Our department provides an active co-operative learning environment for the under graduate students. Our team consists of experienced teachers and promising young faculty with clinical expertise. Their outstanding passion for the profession enables us to provide excellent theoretical and practical education to the undergraduate students. With an attachment to the Al-Azhar Medical College with a completely functioning casualty and well- equipped operating theatre facilities we are looking forward to begin a postgraduate resident training program soon.
Members of the Faculty
Facilities
Department
- Dental chairs – 35
- Autoclave – 4
- Fumigator – 1
- Minor Surgical Kit – 7
- Trauma Set – 1
- Emergency Kit – 1
- Cleft Lip and Palate Kit – 1
- Pulse Oximeter – 1
- Recovery Room – 1
- Major Operation Theatre with all facilities as per MCI guidelines – In the Medical College
- In-Patient Beds – In the Medical College
- Computer with Internet Connection – 1
- Refrigerator – 1
The department is also equipped with a department library, audio visual room, seminar room, lecture hall which can accommodate upto 50 students and a sterilization room.
