The Department fosters outreach and scholarly activity through the education of under graduate and Post graduate residents. The department offers a three year residency program to train Post graduate residents in advanced diagnostic and clinical techniques necessary to provide specialty care to children, adolescents and individuals with disabilities.
The department of public health dentistry focuses on dental and oral health issues in the communities and populations. It promotes oral health as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases in rural and urban areas including school oral health programs. Various Community Outreach programs in the form of Dental camps are organized by the department to render free basic dental care to people. At the same time it provides indispensable learning opportunities for the students.
Ayush University, 2019
Ayush University, 2018
Ayush University, 2017
Ayush University, 2016
Ayush University, 2015
IAPHD National Conference, Bhubhneshwar, 2016
IAPHD National Conference, Dhule, 2017
12th IAPHD National Convention, Vijaywada, 2018
XXIII National Conference at Divya Jyoti College of Dental Sciences & Research, Modinagar 2018
Department of Public Health Dentistry consists of an Undergraduate section and a Postgraduate section, separate Clinical area for each section, a spacious Reception area, Professor, Reader and Lecturer rooms, a well equipped Seminar room and Department Library, PG Common Room with locker facilities, store, a separate area for sterilization and disinfection of instruments and an attached Museum for oral health education.
The department comprises of 22 dental chair units and latest audio visual facilities for the education of students and for mass education programs. The department is also equipped with a High-tech bus carrying two dental chairs, equipments and emergency materials.
There are two Satellite Centre’s in the rural areas where oral health promotion and treatment are provided to the people. Two schools have been adopted where free screening and treatment is provided at regular intervals.
The academic curriculum includes a dissertation, Library dissertation, departmental and interdepartmental seminar presentations, journal club, Clinical training, research work and Rural Satellite Centre posting. At the end of the MDS course the postgraduate is expected to -
The academic curriculum is covered in the third and final year through didactic lectures, clinical posting, satellite centre posting and attending dental camps. At the end of the BDS course the graduate is expected to –
(Programme conducted in college premises regarding AIDS awareness)
(The programme was conducted for training ASHA workers for diagnosis of oral cancers and tobacco cessation counselling)
(The programme was conducted at primary school where tooth brushing technique was demonstrated by Dr. Ram Tiwari and post graduate students.)
National Webinar On Dental Practice Management By Dr. Krishnaraj Ganeshnarayan On 20th August 2020.
The webinar was conducted by the Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research. Prof.Dr. Krishnaraj Ganeshnarayan in his speech emphasized the importance of dental practice management in clinical routine and gave tips on successful clinical management. He also provided valuable insight on management of office staff and finance. A special session on how to manage clinical practice during COVID-19 pandemic and the important precautions and steps to be particularly followed during oral termination and treatment were explained.
16 Seminars presented
10 Journal Club presented
06 Critical Evaluation
15 Seminars presented
09 Journal Club presented
07 Critical Evaluation
14 Seminars presented
08 Journal Club presented
05 Critical Evaluation
| S.No. | Dr Sneha Singh | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop on Research Methods for Biological Science Students, Ahmedabad | Attended |
| 2 | 23rd IAPHD national conference | Presented poster |
| 3 | CDE on Smart Phone Photography in Dentistry | Attended |
| 4 | 13th IAPHD National PG convention, MAIDS, New Delhi | Attended |
| 5 | 24th IAPHD conference, Hyderabad | Presented Paper |
| 6 | CDE on Dental Code Blue, AIIMS Raipur | Attended |
| 7 | 41st Prosthodontic conference on Research Methodology | Attended |
| S.No. | Dr Aanchal Pradhan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop on Research Methods for Biological Science Students, Ahmedabad | Attended |
| 2 | 23rd IAPHD national conference | Presented poster |
| 3 | CDE on Smart Phone Photography in Dentistry | Attended |
| 4 | 13th IAPHD National PG convention, MAIDS, New Delhi | Attended |
| 5 | 24th IAPHD conference, Hyderabad | Presented Paper |
| 6 | CDE on Dental Code Blue, AIIMS Raipur | Attended |
| 7 | 41st Prosthodontics conference on Research Methodology | Attended |
| S.No. | Dr Payal Borkar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop on Research Methods for Biological Science Students, Ahmedabad | Attended |
| 2 | 23rd IAPHD national conference | Presented poster |
| 3 | CDE on Smart Phone Photography in Dentistry | Attended |
| 4 | 13th IAPHD National PG convention, MAIDS, New Delhi | Attended |
| 5 | 24th IAPHD conference, Hyderabad | Presented Paper |
| S.No. | Name of P.G. Student | Library Dissertation topic | Batch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sneha Singh | Depression and Oral Health | 2018 |
| 2 | Dr. Aanchal Pradhan | Sugar Substitutes and Oral Health | 2018 |
| 3 | Dr. Payal Borkar | Dental Jurisprudence | 2018 |
| 4 | Dr. Abhinav Patel | Evidence based dentistry | 2016 |
| 5 | Dr. Sudha Suman | Probiotics and oral health | 2016 |
| 6 | Dr. V.Balasubramanyam | Vitamins, Minerals and Oral health | 2016 |
| 7 | Dr. Ruchi Agrawal | Antioxidant in oral care | 2015 |
| 8 | Dr. Ramakrishna Chevvuri | Minimally invasive dentistry | 2015 |
| 9 | Dr. Heena Sahni | Alteration in tooth wear | 2015 |
| 10 | Dr. Anubhuti Jain | Effect of systemic fluorides on dental caries and dental flourosis | 2014 |
| 11 | Dr. Swati Verma | Oral health related quality of life | 2014 |
| 12 | Dr. Hunny Sharma | Age and dental caries | 2014 |
| 13 | Dr. Chandan Matsyapal | Oral health of geriatric population-an overview | 2013 |
| 14 | Dr. Rishee Dubey | Tobacco cessation counseling | 2013 |
| 15 | Dr. Amit Reche | Socio-economic status and dental caries | 2013 |
| 16 | Dr. Ram Tiwari | Atraumatic restorative treatment | 2012 |
| 17 | Dr. Abhinav Parakh | Topical fluorides | 2012 |
| 18 | Dr. Mayank Chandrakar | Pit & fissure sealant | 2012 |
| S.No. | Name of P.G. Student | Dissertation topic | Batch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sneha Singh | Oral Health Status and Treatment needs of Sickle cell anemia patients visiting various government and private hospitals in Drug – Bhilai City of C.G. | 2018 |
| 2 | Dr. Aanchal Pradhan | Traumatic dental injuries of permanent anterior teeth and its impact on Oral Health Related Quality of Life among 11-14 year old school children of Durg-Bhilai, Chhattisgarh -a Cross-sectional Study. | 2018 |
| 3 | Dr. Payal Borkar | To assess the co-relation between salivary urea and periodontal status among patients with end stage Renal Diseases attending various dialysis centers of Durg-Bhilai, - A comparative study. | 2018 |
| 4 | Dr. Abhinav Patel | Oral health literacy and its impact on oral health status among slum dwelling adults of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh-A Descriptive cross sectional study. | 2016 |
| 5 | Dr. Sudha Suman | Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, practices and awareness regarding adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant and non-pregnant women in Bhilai-Durg- A cross-sectional survey. | 2016 |
| 6 | Dr. V. Balasubramanyam | Oral hygiene, tooth wear and dentition status among flour mill workers in Durg-Bhilai Chhattisgarh -A Descriptive cross-sectional study. | 2016 |
| 7 | Dr. Ruchi Agrawal | Oral health status of 12 years old Gond & Baiga tribe children attending tribal school in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh | 2015 |
| 8 | Dr. Ramakrishna Chevvuri | Prevalence of tooth wear among cement factory workers of Durg district-A descriptive cross-sectional study | 2015 |
| 9 | Dr. Heena Sahni | Oral health status of patients with musculoskeletal disorders visiting physiotherapy centers in Durg city, Chhattisgarh- A Descriptive cross-sectional study | 2015 |
| 10 | Dr. Anubhuti Jain | Fluoride mapping of Raipur district and oral health status of 5, 12 and 15 years old rural children of Raipur district | 2014 |
| 11 | Dr. Swati Verma | Impact of self-perceived oral health on OHRQoL of senior citizen of Durg city- A household survey | 2014 |
| 12 | Dr. Hunny Sharma | Effectiveness of repeated motivation reinforce oral health knowledge among 5-6 years old school going children in Bhilai city- A school based study | 2014 |
| 13 | Dr. Chandan Matsyapal | Enhancing and Empowering Anganwadi workers of Raipur to function as oral health guide- An interventional study | 2013 |
| 14 | Dr. Rishee Dubey | Evaluation of a school dental health education program in 15 year old school children :- An intervention study | 2013 |
| 15 | Dr. Amit Reche | Inter- relationship between diet, body mass index and dental caries among 12 years school children :- A cross sectional study 2013 | |
| 16 | Dr. Ram Tiwari | Assessment of Dental caries, periodontal health and treatment needs among 12 and 15 year old school children in public and private schools of Durg city- A descriptive cross sectional study | 2012 |
| 17 | Dr. Abhinav Parakh | Assessment of available Oral Health Care facilities and factors affecting their utilization among patients visiting Government hospitals of Chhattisgarh state | 2012 |
| 18 | Dr. Mayank Chandrakar | Assessment of Dental caries and periodontal status and other associated risk factors in Type II diabetic and non- diabetic subjects of Durg city | 2012 |
| S.No. | TITLE | AUTHOR | NO. OF COPIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Primary Preventive Dentistry | Norman O Harris | 1 |
| 2. | Methods in Biostatistics | Mahajan B K | 1 |
| 3. | Jong’s Community Dental Health | Gluck | 1 |
| 4. | Textbook of Community Dentistry | Satish Chandra | 1 |
| 5. | A Short Textbook of Preventive and Community Dentistry | K Jayprakash | 1 |
| 6. | Park’s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine | K Park | 1 |
| 7. | Basic Guideline to Oral Health Education and Promotion | Felton, Ann | 1 |
| 8. | Concepts in Dental Public Health | Mason, Jill | 1 |
| 9. | Health Behavior Change in Dental Practice | Ramseier, Christoph A | 1 |
| 10. | Public Health Dentistry | Poonam Sikri | 1 |
| 11. | Treatment Planning in Primary Dental Care | Shearer Ann | 1 |
| 12. | Essential Dental Public Health | Daly, Blanaid | 1 |
| 13. | Epidemiology | Gordis, Leon | 1 |
| 14. | Fluoride in Preventive Dentistry Theory and Clinical Application | Melbery, James | 1 |
| 15. | Nutrition Diet and Oral Health | Rugg-Gunn | 1 |
| 16. | Clinical Preventive Dentistry | Diorio, Louis | 1 |
| 17. | Prevention of Oral Disease | Murray JJ | 1 |
| 18. | Dentistry Dental Practice and The Community | Burt Striffler | 1 |
| 19. | Alternate Oral Health Care Delivery Systems | Tewari Amit | 1 |
| 20. | Nutrition in Clinical Dentistry | Nizel, Rahame | 1 |
| 21. | Comprehensive Care in Dentistry | Crandell, Clifton, Gardner | 1 |
| 22. | Health Research Methodology : A Gudie for training in Research Methods | WHO | 1 |
| 23. | Jong’s Community Dental Health | Gluck, George | 1 |
| 24. | A Textbook of Preventive Dentistry | Caldwell, Roberts C | 1 |
| 25. | Fluorides and Human Health | Aldhhers P | 1 |
| 26. | Nutrition in Oral Health and Disease | Pollack/Kravites | 1 |
| 27. | Fluorides in Dental Caries | Tiwari Amit | 1 |
| 28. | Essentials of Preventive and Community Dentistry | Soben Peter | 1 |
| 29. | Oral Health Survey : Basic Method | WHO | 1 |
| 30.a | Public Health and Preventive Medicine | Robert Wallace | 1 |
| 30.b | Public Health and Preventive Medicine | Robert Wallace | 1 |
| 31. | Management of Dental Caries through ART approach | Rahmatullah | 1 |
| 32. | Textbook of Preventive and Community Dentistry | Joseph John | 1 |
| 33. | Textbook of Endodontics | Ingle | 1 |
| 34. | Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Neelima Malik | 1 |
| 35. | Clinical Periodontology | Carranza | 1 |
| 36. | Textbook of Pediatric Dentistry | Damle | 1 |
| 37. | Textbook of Local Anesthesia | Malamed | 1 |
| 38. | Medical Emergencies | Malamed | 1 |
| 39. | Principles and Practices of Public Health Dentistry | Krishna Madhusudan, Prahalad Dasar | 1 |
| 40. | Planning and Evaluation of Public Dental Health Services | WHO | 1 |
| 41. | Community Oral Health | Cynthia Pine | 1 |
| 42. | A Dictionary of Epidemiology | John M Last | 1 |
| 43. | Textbook of Preventive and Community Dentistry | S S Hiremath | 1 |
| 44. | Ethical and Legal issues in Dentistry | Rupika Bither,Sourabh Bither | 1 |
| 45. | Clinical Manual for Public Health Dentistry and Practical Record book | D P Narayan | 1 |
| 46. | Public Health Dentistry | Vinit B Patel | 1 |
| 47. | Comprehensive Notes on preventive and Community Dentistry | Ramaswamy SV, Vijay N | 1 |
