Public Health Dentistry

The Public Health Dentistry Department focuses on promoting oral health at the community level. This branch of dentistry emphasizes prevention, education, and the delivery of dental care to underserved populations. It integrates dental science with public health principles to improve oral health outcomes on a larger scale.

Dr. Shweta Habbu(Acharya)

Reader and Head of Department

(BDS, MDS)

Dr. Kunal Deshmukh

Lecturer

(BDS, MDS)

Services
Key Roles of a Public Health Dentistry Department: –

  • Education and Training: Trains dental professionals in community-based practices and preventive dentistry.
  • Community Outreach: Organizes oral health camps, awareness programs, and free dental checkups.
  • Research: Conducts studies on oral health trends, risk factors, and preventive strategies, Investigates the efficacy of community programs like water fluoridation or school sealant projects
  • Policy Advocacy: Develops guidelines and recommendations for oral health promotion at the national and local levels
  • Preventive Services: Promotes preventive measures such as fluoride application, sealants, and oral hygiene education, Coordinates programs like oral cancer screenings and tobacco cessation campaigns.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engages with government agencies and international organizations like WHO.
  • Dental Services Provided at Satellite Centres
  • Tobacco counseling unit
Facilities
  • Dental Screening & Treatment Camps
  • Oral Health Promotion Programs
  • School Oral Health Programs
  • Tobacco cessation Cell
  • Organizing oral health awareness days.
  • Running school-based oral health programs
  • Conducting surveys on dental diseases in specific populations.
  • Hosting continuing education workshops for professionals.
  • Ultrasonic scaling
Specialities
  • Community Water Fluoridation: Ensuring safe and effective fluoride levels in drinking water to prevent tooth decay.
  • Oral Cancer Awareness Campaigns: Educating the public about the risks of tobacco and early signs of oral cancer.
  • Mobile Dental Clinics: Providing services in remote or underserved communities.
  • Health Surveys and Research: Generating data to guide policies and programs, such as the National Oral Health Survey.
Extension Activities
  • Community Dental Camps
  • School Oral Health Programs
  • Awareness Campaigns
  • Mobile Dental Clinics
  • Specialized Programs
  • Collaborations with NGOs and Government Bodies
  • Oral Cancer Awareness and Screening
  • Health Education and Counseling
  • Research-Based Community Initiatives
  • Training and Capacity Building
  • Digital and Media Outreach
  • Water Fluoridation and Other Preventive Measures