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Paediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized branch of dentistry focused on the oral health of infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special health care needs. The department provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic dental services tailored to the unique needs of young patients. 

The department emphasizes “A child is not a small adult”  recognizing that children require specialized care, communication, and empathy to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. 

Introduction

Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized branch of dentistry focused on the oral health of infants, children and adolescents, including children with special health care needs.

The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry provides preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic dental services tailored to the unique needs of young patients.

The department follows the principle “A child is not a small adult”, recognizing that children require specialized care, appropriate communication and empathy to create a positive dental experience and promote a lifetime of healthy smiles.

The department focuses not only on treating existing dental conditions but also on preventing oral diseases and promoting good oral health from an early age.

Pediatric clinical area
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SCOPE OF SREVICES

NFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

  1. Aesthetically appealing and child friendly department ​ 
  2. Spread out through spacious 13,500.91 sq.ft area​ 
  3. Exclusive UG and PG sections. ​ 
  4. Department equipped with state-of-art equipments including 25 dental chairs in PG & 20 in UG sections. ​ 
  5. Conscious sedation unit for effective and efficient treatment. ​ 
  6. Admission capacity of 6 post graduate student​ 
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List of Faculty Members

Dr. Preetam Shah

Dr. Preetam Shah

Professor and HOD

Dr. Laxmi Lakade

Dr. Laxmi Lakade

Professor

Dr. Shweta Chaudhary

Associate Professor

Dr. Shweta Jajoo

Dr. Shweta Jajoo

Associate Professor

Dr. Chetana Jagtap

Dr. Chetana Jagtap

Associate Professor

Dr. Krishna Patil

Dr. Krishna Patil

Assistant Professor

Dr. Smita Patil

Dr. Smita Patil

Assistant Professor

Dr. Rucha Dawalbhakta

Dr. Rucha Dawalbhakta

Assistant Professor

Dr. Gandhali Joshi

Dr. Gandhali Joshi

Assistant Professor

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