Department of Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology · K V G Dental College and Hospital, Sullia NAAC Self Study Report 2017 165 Department of Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology

K V G Dental College and Hospital, Sullia

NAAC Self Study Report 2017 165

Department of Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology

1. Name of the Department

- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology

2. Year of establishment

- Under graduate course – October 1991

Post graduate course – 2011

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?

- Yes. The department is a part of KVG Dental College and Hospital which is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi

University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc.

D.Litt., etc.)

- BDS (1991)

- MDS (2011)

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved

a. KVG medical college. (2nd

year PG students are posted in department of General Medicine,

General Surgery, Radio-diagnosis, Dermatology and ENT departments as a part of the

course)

b. Malabar cancer center, Thalassery (2nd

year PG students are posted in the department of

Oncology and Radiotherapy, as a part of the course)

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

- No. presently department doesn‟t conduct any courses in collaboration with other universities,

industries and foreign institutions

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons

- No program has been discontinued in the department

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System

- BDS: Annual (as per RGUHS and DCI norms)

MDS: at the end of 3rd

year (as per RGUHS and DCI norms)

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

- No. presently the department has no participation in the courses offered by other departments.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate Professors/Asst.

Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 1 1 1

Reader 2 1 1

Senior Lecturer 2 4 4

Lecturer 3 2 2



11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience and research

under guidance

Name

Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

(On 15th

July 2017)

No. of

Ph.D./M.Phil/MDS

students guided

for the last 4 years

Dr.Jayaprasad

Anekar

M.D.S Professor &

Head

Oral Medicine

& Radiology

15 years

9 Months

8

Dr. Deepika

Nappalli

M.D.S Reader Oral Medicine

& Radiology 4 years

11 months

Dr. Priya

Lokanath

M.D.S Senior

lecturer

Oral Medicine

& Radiology 4 years

Dr. Sheik

Bhegam

M.D.S Senior

lecturer

Oral Medicine

& Radiology 1 Month

Dr. Kavya B T M.D.S Senior

lecturer

Oral Medicine

& Radiology 6 Months

Dr Chethan B R M.D.S Senior

lecturer

Oral Medicine

& Radiology 1 Month

Dr. Seema M B.D.S Lecturer 10 years

7 months

Dr Sumaira B.D.S Lecturer 3 Months

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors

- No. department doesn‟t have any senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty and emeritus professors.

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information

- All the classes are taken by the full time faculty

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

BDS- 1:2.5

MDS-1:1

PG Diploma – Nil

DDM- Nil

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS &

MPS)

Technical 1 1 1

Administrative 1 1 1

Nurse 1 1 1

Others 0 0 0

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

- Nil



17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c)

Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project title and grants received

project-wise.

- Currently the department has no projects with grants funded by agencies

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

- Currently department doesn‟t have any inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated

grants.

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.;

total grants received.

- Currently no departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.

20. Research facility / centre with

State recognition - Nil

National recognition - Nil

International recognition - Nil

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies

- No. Department doesn‟t have any special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry

or corporate bodies

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) – 28

2012

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Dr Raj A C, Dr Darshan D D, Dr Seema M, Correlation of pulp stone

prevalence with dietary habits – A pilot study, Health Sciences 2012;1(3):JS003C

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Dr Raj A C, Dr Darshan D D : A Swelling in the Gingiva Health

Sciences 2012;1(3):JS003D

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Dr Raj A C : Tuberculous Lympadenitis – A case report & Dental

Perspective JIDAS, Vol.4, No. 3, July 2012

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Dr Raj A C : Extra gingival pyogenic granuloma – A case report and

review of literature. JIDAS, Vol.4, No. 3, July 2012

Dr Deepika N, Dr Sandeepa N : Dental Consideration in Hepatitis Patients : An Over view

JIDAS, Vol. 4, No. 4, Oct. 2012

Dr Raj A C: Verrucous Carcinoma of Lip – An Unusual Presentation, Amritha Journal of

Medicine, Vol.8, No.2, July Dec. 2012,P 1-44.

Dr Sandeepa N : Dentigerous Cyst Associated with a Mesiodens – A Case report, Journal of Oral

& Maxillofacial Surgery, Kerala State, September 2012.

Dr Sandeepa N : Nevus of Ota : A Rare Case Report, IJ Dent Case Reports, Vol.2, No.5, May

2012.

Dr Darshan D D : Role of Drugs in Orthodontic Tooth Movement, IJCRR Vol.4 Issue 4 p59-62,

Feb 2012.

Dr Darshan D D : Supplemental Teeth : A case Report, Archives of Dental Sciences, Vol.3,

Issue 1, Jan – Mar 2012.

Dr. Darshan D D : Referred Orofacial Pain – A Review JIDA, Vol.03, No.1 Jan 2012.

2013



Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Dr Raj A C : A Longitudinal Study of the Effect of Placental Extract in

the Treatment of Moderate and Moderately Advanced Oralsubmucous Fibrosis RGUHS Journal

of Dental Sciences, January 2013/Vol 5/Issue 1RGUHS Journal of Dental Sciences, January

2013/Vol 5/Issue 1

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Dr Sandeepa N : Herpes Zoster affecting the ophthalmic and maxillary

divisions of the trigeminal nerve KDJ, OCTOBER 2012, Kerala Dental Journal- Vol 36. No 4,

October 2013

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Dr Deepika N Tuberous sclerosis- a case report. JIDAS 2013;5(3):42-

46.

Dr Deepika N, Dr Sandeepa N, Dr Darshan D D : Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions among

Pre-University students of Kodava Population in Coorg District. Journal of International Oral

Health, May-June 2013;5(3):35-41s

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar , Dr Raj A C, Dr Sandeepa N, Dr Deepika N Trismus/(difficulty in

mouth opening) in dentistry – a Practice oriented Elixir Dentistry 60 (2013) 16228-16229

Dr Deepika N Review of Surgical and other treatment modalities in Bell‟s Palsy International

Journal of contemporary surgery, Jan.-June 2013, Vol. 1, issue 1, p1-3

Dr Deepika N Pain Control in Oral Surgery. JIDAS, Vol. 5, No. 1, Jan. 2013

Dr Deepika N Antioxidants in Dentistry: Clinical significance and controversies. Research and

Review: A Journal of Dentistry 2013;4:5-11.

Dr Priya Lokanath. Temporomandibular Disorders in patients who underwent Endotracheal

Intubation for General Anaesthesia- A short study.BDJ, Oct-Dec 2013, Vol.5, Issue 4, Pages 8-12.

Dr Darshan D D : Sound Waves For Unsound Entities : An Electronic Search Study To Evaluate

The Diagnostic Efficacy Of Ultrasonography In Cysts And Tumors Of Maxillofacial Region. The

Journal Of Contemporary Dental Practice, July – August 2013 – 2014(4) : 586 – 589.

2014

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Rare Oral Variant INDIAN

JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY Indian J Stomatol 2014;5(2):62-64

Dr. Deepika N Approaching Dentistry with Evidence. Indian Journal of Public Health Research

and Development. 2014 Oct-Dec;5(4):268-273.

2015

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar Intraosseous Schwannoma of the Maxilla Mimicking a Periapical

Lesion: A Diagnostic Challenge Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 March, Vol-

9(3) ZD01-ZD04

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar, Comparison of Serum Fucose Levels in Leukoplakia and Oral Cancer

Patients Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol 16, 2015 p7497

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar : Evaluation of Dental and Skeletal Maturity Using Digital Panoramic

Radiographs and digital Cephalograms Asian Biomedicine, Vol.09, No.3, June 2015: 335 – 342.

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar , Dr Deepika N A Rare case of Mucopolysaccharidosis : Hunter

Syndrome.Jr. of Clinical and diagnostic research, 2015 Apr. Vo.9 (4):ZD23-ZD26

2016

Dr Jayaprasad Anekar Paget‟s disease with craniofacial and skeletal bone involvement, BMJ

Case Rep 2016

Monographs - Nil

Chapters in Books - Nil

Edited Books - Nil

Books with ISBN with details of publishers : 2

Book Title Publisher Author ISBN

Amlexanox- A Boon For

Oral Aphthous Ulcer's:

Scholars' Press (May 13,

2013)

Dr. Darshan D. D ISBN-10: 3639513568

ISBN-13: 978-3639513561



Clinical Study Using

Amlexanox For Treating

Aphthous Ulcer's

Handbook On Oral

White Lesions

K.V.G Smrithi Alumni

Association

Dr. Raj A. C

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities

International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host,

etc.)

Citation Index – range / average: Pubmed, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, Ebsco

SNIP

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average :

h-index : 2

23. Details of patents and income generated

- Nil

24. Areas of consultancy

- Department participates in patient care and treatment camps conducted by KVG Dental College

which is free of cost.

- Income generated - Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India

and abroad

- Nil

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other (please

specify)

- Dr. Jayaprasad Anekar, editor in chief - JIDAS. Sullia

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops, training

programs and similar programs).

Faculties are encouraged to attend

Conferences/conventions

Orientation program by RGUHS

Teachers Training program

Workshops/ Hands on courses

CDE programs

To facilitate this 10 days special paid leaves are given by the college annually for CDE/Conference

etc.

Conferences/conventions

Dr. Jayaprasad Anekar

XXIV National conference held at Chandigarh in November 2012

Post Graduate Conventions held at Belgaum (2011) and Baroda (2013)

XXV National conference of IAOMR at Lucknow in October 2013

National Post Graduate Conventions, held in Vadodara, Gujarat on 14, 15, 16, June 2013.

XXVI National conference of IAOMR at Mangalore in November 2014

National Post Graduate Convention held in Bengaluru on 26, 27, July 2014



XXVII National Conference of IAOMR held at Ramoji a Film City, Hyderabad in

December 2015

National Post Graduate Convention held in New Delhi on 19, 20, 21 August -2016.

XXVIII National conference of IAOMR at Kanyakumari on 15,16,17 December 2016

Workshops

Hands on workshop on Digital Imaging conducted by ABSMIDS, Nitte University, on 25

Jan 2013

Attended Teachers training and development workshop conducted by dept of OMRD and

IAOMR in Goa on 19th

, 20th

Nov 2016

Orientation programme

Attended Teachers training Programme conducted by KVG Dental College and Hospital on

15th

, 16th

SEP 2016

Dr Deepika N

Ist National symposium on cleft lip and palate, from 7th to 9th of Sept, 2012, at Yenepoya

University, Mangalore.

40th

Karnataka State Dental Conference on 30th Nov, 1st and 2nd Dec,2012, conducted by Indian

Dental Association Puttur Branch, BC Road, Bantwal, Karnataka.




15th

, 16th

SEP 2016

Dr Priya Lokanath




15th

, 16th

SEP 2016

Orientation program by RGUHS

Teachers Training program- staff members attended teachers training program held at KVG

auditorium ,KVGDC ON 15-16/09/2016

Workshops/ Hands on courses

CDE programs

To facilitate this 10days special paid leaves are given annually for CDE/Conference etc.

CDE PROGRAMME attended by all the staff members

CDE Programs attended by faculty:

2012

“Periodontal Management of Broken teeth” CDE Program by IDA Sullia branch and KVG Dental

College on 23-02-12.

“Advancements in microbiological techniques- a Dental perspective” CDE Program by IDA

Sullia branch and KVG Dental College on 15-03-12.

“Interpreting Shades of Grey” CDE Program by IDA Sullia branch and KVG Dental College on

30-03-12.



“Oral Health in old age” CDE Program by IDA Sullia branch and KVG Dental College on 19-04-

12.

“Oral systemic health” Conducted by Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, KVG Dental

College, Sullia on 02-07-2012.

"Anterior Esthetics With Composite" CDE Program of Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics ,

KVG Dental College, Sullia on16-07-2012.

"Diagnostic Aspect Of Oral Cancer "Symposium On Oral Cancer conducted by Dept.of Oral And

Maxillofacial Surgery , KVG Dental College, Sullia on 26-07-2012.

“Periodontics today- A clinical guideline for practitioners” CDE Program by IDA Sullia branch

and KVG Dental College on 16-08-12.

A full circle approach to crown and bridge dentistry. CDE Program conducted by Dept. of

Conservative dentistry and Endodontics, KVG Dental College, Sullia.

“HIV and Hepatitis- current concepts” CDE Program by IDA Sullia branch and KVG Dental

College on 14-09-12.

"Management Of Young Permanent Teeth " CDE Program conducted by Dept.Of Pedodontics , ,

KVG Dental College, Sullia on 6-11-2012.

2013

CT in Dentistry, on 26th March 2013, at KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka.

"Clinical Photography " CDE programme held on 1 October 2013, at KVG Dental College and

Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka.

2014

Remineralization-is it forever?, on 4 April 2014, at KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia,

Karnataka.

Paedo conscientia- IV, on 2 September 2014, at KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia,

Karnataka.

2015

Pro perio- III, Lasers in Dentistry, on 2 January 2015, at KVG Dental College and Hospital,

Sullia, Karnataka.

Amalgam v/s composite: panel discussion, on 30 March 2015, at KVG Dental College and

Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka.

CDE programme on „Orofacial pain‟ held on 19th March 2015, at KVG Dental College and

Hospital

Insurance: claim for a better future, on 29 December, 2015 at KVG Dental College and Hospital,

Sullia, Karnataka.

2016

Irrigation and irrigation devices, on 19 January 2016, at KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia,

Karnataka.

Immunohistochemistry:an advice, on 19 February 2016, at KVG Dental College and Hospital,

Sullia, Karnataka.

Can we carve our own future, on 17 March 2016, at KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia,

Karnataka.

Indirect pupl dilemmas, on 24 March 2016, at KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia,

Karnataka.

Symposium on Advanced imaging, on 16 June 2016, at KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia,

Karnataka.



Paedo conscientia-111,on 17-11-2016 conducted by Dept.Of Pedodontics , , KVG Dental

College, Sullia.

2017

Clinical Tips in Minor Oral Surgery, on 13-02-2017 at KVG Dental College & Hospital.

28. Student projects

percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental projects

- Post Graduate students- All the PG‟s have done research work in partial fulfillment for MDS

degree from the RGUHS

UG Students-

percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute

- 50% in house projects and 50% projects in collaboration with other institutions.

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

Faculty

- Dr Jayaprasad Anekar. Dr Boweer‟s award for best article in JIAOMR in 2001.

Students

- 3rd best poster presentation award: Dr Shabil [2011 batch]

- Best paper award ,Chennai PG convention in 2014 : Dr Jayalaxmi B [2014 batch]

- Best paper award: Chennai PG convention in 2014: Dr Krishna [2014 batch]

- University 3RD

Rank : Dr. Manaswitha Tripaty [2013 batch]

- University 3RD

Rank : Dr. Sonal S [2013 batch]

- Secured Highest Marks in Oral Medicine And Radiology in BDS : Zunaida [2015-2016]

- Secured Highest Marks in Oral Medicine And Radiology in BDS : Dr. Manoj [2014-2015]

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international)

with details of outstanding participants, if any

o HIV and hepatitis- current concepts. By Dr CR Bhat. Sep.2012. funding agency: academy of

liberal education and IDA Sullia branch

o Oral Systemic Health. By Dr Junaid Ahammed. June2012. Funding agency: Colgate Palmolive

India Ltd.

o Oral health in old age. By Dr Vinod Kumar RB. Funding agency: academy of liberal education

and IDA Sullia branch.

o Interpretation of shades of grey.. By Dr. Vivek V. funding agency: academy of liberal education

and IDA Sullia branch.

o „Triple O‟ symposium in 2012.

o CT in Dentistry CDE program on 26/03/2013 funding agency: Academy of liberal education and

Smriti Alumni Association

o CDE Program on orofacial pain 4.4.2015 funding agency: academy of liberal education

o CDE Program Radio diagnosis. past ,present and future on 24.11.2015 funding agency: academy

of liberal education

o National Symposium on “Advanced Imaging” held on 16/06/2016 funding agency: academy of

liberal education

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments

All researchers have to take clearance/ permission from the ethical committee of the institute

constituted especially for this purpose.

32. Student profile programme-wise:



Name of the

Programme

Year

Applications

received

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

BDS

2013-2014 141 25 75 17.73 53.11

2014-2015 144 24 76 16.66 52.77

2015-2016 148 25 75 16.89 50.67

2016-2017 117 10 47 8.54 40.17

MDS & PG

DIPLOMA

2013-2014 34 17 13 50 38.23

2014-2015 39 12 19 30.76 48.71

2015-2016 34 11 18 32.35 52.94

2016-2017 32 12 13 37.50 40.62

Selection of the students is made by following the guidelines of Karnataka government examination

authority which conducts entrance test for admission to UG and PG courses.

33. Diversity of students

Name of the

Programme

(refer to question no. 4)

% of

students

from the

same

university

% of students

from other

universities

within the State

% of students

from universities

outside the State

% of

students

from other

countries

2011-2012 BDS batch ----- 20 80 -----

2011-2012 MDS batch 33 33 34 ---

2012-2013 BDS batch ----- 27 69 04

2012-2013 MDS batch 33 33 34 -----

2013-2014 BDS batch ----- 30 62 06

2013-2014 MDS batch 67 -- 33 --

2014-2015 BDS batch ----- 29 70 01

2014-2015 MDS batch 67 -- 33 --

2015-2016 BDS batch ----- 34 64 03

2015-2016 MDS batch 100 0 0 0

2016-2017 MDS batch 100 -- -- --

2017-2018 MDS batch 50 50

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations, NET, SET,

GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

- Since BDS and MDS are professional courses, graduates may either opt for higher studies or take

up professional practice and teaching. The central council does not prescribe NET, SET, as

requirement for teaching.

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG 30 – 40%

PG to M.Phil. Nil

PG to Ph.D. >1%

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed



Student progression Percentage against enrolled

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

Nil

>70%

Entrepreneurs 1%

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university 100%

from other universities within the State --

from universities from other States --

from universities outside the country --

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period

-Nil

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: No. of books - we have 50 books in the departmental library.

No. of titles -50

b) Internet facilities for staff and students ---- available

- Internet facility with band width 1 GBPs is available in department.

c) Total numbers of class rooms

- For PG students, AC seminar hall is present with ICT facility.

- No dedicated class room for the department. However college has 5 class rooms one each allotted

for each year of BDS programs.

d) Class rooms with ICT facility--- All class rooms are with ICT facilities.

e) Students‟ laboratories - Radiology section with diagnostic Intra-Oral periapical, digital panoramic

and extra-oral radiographic machines.

f) Research laboratories –Nil

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) From the host institution/university --- Nil

b) From other institutions/universities ---- Nil

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.

- Nil

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new programme(s)? If so,

highlight the methodology.

- The department has not developed any new programs

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the department

utilize the feedback?

- Yes in the form of feedback forms filled by the students after theory classes, seminars and CDE

program



b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department

utilize the feedback?

- The term wise feedback from the students on staff is taken on structured questionnaire with

respect to curriculum, teaching learning and evaluation and feed back is analyzed and important

suggestions are discussed in the department meeting for course correction. Issues requiring the

attention of the college are forwarded to the principal for further action.

c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the

feedback?

- The department has the practice of conducting meeting of alumni and formal feedback on the

facilities and curriculum are considered.

43. List the distinguished alumni of the Department (maximum 10)

1. Dr Narendra Prakash Rai. Asst Prof. Lincoln University, Malaysia

2. Dr Jeena Sebastian ,Senior lecturer , MAHI, Pondicherry

3. Dr Shabil Mohd. Mustafa, Senior lecturer, Malabar Dental College, Kerala

4. Dr Manaswitha Tripati, Junior Dental Surgeon, Govt. hospital, Gulupur, Bengal

5. Dr Sonal Srivastava, Resident Dental Surgeon, Hind Medical College and Hospital

Lucknow

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) involving

external experts.

a. Interpretation of shades of grey by Dr. Vivek V.

b. Oral health in old age. By Dr Vinod Kumar RB.

c. HIV and hepatitis- current concepts. By Dr CR Bhat. Sep.2012.

d. Oral Systemic Health. By Dr Junaid Ahammed. June2012.

e. Triple O‟ symposium in 2012.

f. CDE program in association with KVGDC alumni association CT in Dentistry on 26/03/2013

g. CDE Program on orofacial pain 4.4.2014

h. CDE Program Radio diagnosis. Past-present -future on 24.11.2015

i. National Symposium on “Advanced Imaging” held on 16/06/2016

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

a) For BDS: Power point presentations, chair side discussions and demonstrations, seminars, and

viva voice.

b) For MDS: Seminars, clinical case discussions, chair side discussions, group discussions,

interdepartmental meetings, CDE programmes and conferences

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning

outcomes are monitored?

Internal assessment of students by conducting theory, clinical examinations and viva- voce once

in three month(formative assessment)

Monthly evaluation of department through monthly progress report.

The department has a policy and practice of formative and summative assessment. The summative

assessment is designed with view to ensure the learning objectives are met and learning outcome is

monitored. The formative assessment is through quiz, class test and chair side examination. The

department also has this practice of getting regular feedback analyzed and used for corrective action.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

- Faculties attend various camps conducted by KVGDC, students are posted in different satellite

centers and attend camps regularly.

- Papers, posters and presentations by PG students at various conferences and conventions



48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

The UG students are encouraged to participate in seminars, workshops and UG conferences etc.

The post graduate students are required to compulsorily attend national conferences, present scientific

papers, and publish articles during their training period.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes, give

details.

- No. presently the department is not accredited by other agencies.

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied.

- Our department is actively and regularly conducting CDE programmes, and oral health awareness

programmes.

- Staff members publish scientific papers and do presentation in state level and national conferences.

- Staff members and PG students participate in Conferences, PG conventions, Hands-on courses, and

certificate courses.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.

Strength

a. Faculty with good teaching experience

b. Infrastructure: well furnished and spacious department.

c. Rural patient get advanced treatment for mucosal lesions and TMJ disorders in the department.

d. Good department Library and Internet facilities with wifi.

e. Collaboration with Malabar Cancer Centre for PG training on surgical and radiation oncology

and also training in the KVG Medical College in various departments.

f. TMJ & Special Clinic

Weakness

Since Sullia is one of the rural areas of the country, amenities such as huge conference hall and

lodging facilities are inadequate for conducting national level Oral Medicine and Radiology

conferences.

Advanced laboratory services are not available in the vicinity.

Adequate research funds have not been acquired.

Opportunities

To conduct studies on habit related oral diseases since people of this area consume more tobacco

products

To educate rural population on habit related diseases

To provide advanced oral treatment to the rural population

Challenges

To be recognized as research centre for TMJ disorders and Oral Mucosal Lesions

52. Future plans of the department.

Future one year plan

i. Conducting CDEs and guest Lectures on current relevant topics.

Future five year plan

i. To Install CBCT

ii. Attract research funds to the department

iii. Collaborate with more number of institutions for research works

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Department of Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology · K V G Dental College and Hospital, Sullia NAAC Self Study Report 2017 165 Department of Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology