Periodontology

Department Of Periodontology and Implantology is located on 2nd floor of clinical building (Room no-7). The dental students are trained to diagnose, provide a proper treatment plan and manage periodontal disease by doing routine non-surgical procedures and preventive measures. During internship, the students are exposed to periodontal surgical procedures by assisting the faculty. Our department also has a separate library and seminar hall. The department has collaboration with Department of Biochemistry, Department of Microbiology of Al Azhar Medical College and Hospital; Department of Oral Pathology and Hematology Laboratory of Al Azhar Dental College.

Vision

To be a top tier department for scientific learning, research and a prototype in clinical practice as well as to improve the health and wellbeing of the patients.

Mission

Our mission is to provide utmost precision and compassion patient care as well as educate them about the importance of personal oral hygiene.

Objectives

To maintain a positive, respectful and ethical atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork among students, staffs and faculties.
To provide a strong theoretical as well as practical foundation in periodontology
To satisfy patients on their oral health care needs
To provide a recall program among patients to monitor their oral health
To conduct educational programs which will prepare the students to be a well-trained oral health care professional.

Message from the Head of Department

It is a pleasure to Head the Department of Periodontology at Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, Idukki. The department is concerned to dealing with gum diseases, implants placements, peri-implant diseases etc. The department has a team of highly experienced and motivated faculty members. All the Faculty members are well qualified and competitive enough in preparing the young minds for global competition and for their services to society.
Our goal is to provide students with a balance of intellectual and practical experiences that enable them to serve a variety of societal needs Department works for overall growth of students and inculcate the qualities/features that are required and acceptable by Society. Faculty/Students take initiative for Social causes at individual level and as a team under different Banners/Clubs of the Institute. Turning a student in to a good citizen is the prime aim of our department.

Dr. Sajil John
BDS, MDS
Head of the Department and Professor