Public Health Dentistry
The Department of Public Health Dentistry at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Katraj Pune is one of the pillars of overall preventive dental care & treatment, spreading oral hygiene and overall health care awareness among the urban & rural population since 2007 with the team of skilled Public Health professionals i. e. Dental Surgeons, educators and treatment providers, and researchers. The department provides comprehensive dental care under one roof.
Our branch aims to promote oral health awareness through health education programs, free dental check –up camps and basic treatments.
Scope of Services
The scope of dentistry is to provide oral health outcomes for the community, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and accessible care.
The scope of services for public health dentistry is vast and includes:
Preventive Services
- Oral health education and awareness programs
- Fluoride applications
- Dental sealants
- Preventive oral health check-ups
Curative Services
Research and Education
Community Outreach
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Comprehensive basic dental care under one roof
Restorative treatment for caries prevention for children such as advance fluoride gel application, pit and fissure curing light treatment.
Oral prophylactic services for periodontal and gingival diseases
Well equipped mobile dental van for community outreach services
Handheld Portable intraoral IOPA x-ray machine for quick oral diagnosis
Faculty offices, Seminar hall, library and museum
PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY TEAM
Dr.Amol Jamkhande (HOD)
Associate Professor
Dr. Renuka Nagarale
Associate Professor
Dr. Amar Kumar Shaw
Assistant professor
Dr. Anjali R Gaikwad
Assistant professor
Dr. Bhagayshree Agre
Associate Professor