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Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital

About Us

Oral medicine – is an area of special competence in dentistry concerned mainly with diseases involving the oral and para-oral structures and the oral manifestations of systemic diseases.

Oral and maxillofacial radiology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.

The department of oral medicine and radiology at Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital is an academic center in which education research and patient care occur simultaneously- each informing and improving each other.

Faculty

Dr. Dhaval Mehta

Professor & HOD

Dr. Ankur Singh

Professor

Dr. Jaideepa

Reader

Dr. Niral Thaker

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Hitesh Patel

Tutor

Events

FIRST-AID

Lecture of First Aid by Dr. Rudresh Sharma. A first aid course teaches essential skills for responding to emergencies, including CPR, wound care and managing injuries until professional help arrives.

In dentistry, maintaining good back and neck health is crucial for preventing musculoskeletal issues and ensuring long term ergonomic comfort during procedures. The lecture was on how proper posture and ergonomics help reduce strain and enhance overall efficiency and patient care.

During the industry visit on CBCT, students gained hands-on experience with cone beam computed tomography technology,exploring its applications in dental and maxillofacial imaging.

The program was conducted on Temperomandibular joint disorders.Beyond the bite: Mastering the art of TMJ diagnosis along with hands-on. TMJ diagnosis covers the evaluation and identification of temperomandibular joint disorders, focusing on clinical assessments, imaging techniques, and differential diagnosis strategies.

A lecture on early detection and diagnosis of oral cancer using VELscope focuses on the device’s ability to enhance visualization of abnormal tissues in the oral cavity through fluorescence technology. This non-invasive tool aids in the identification of potentially malignant lesions, allowing for earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes. 

The lecture and hands-on for laser and its application dentistry and how it offers benefits in the treatment of oral lesions and its advantages such as reduced bleeding, minimized discomfort and faster healing .

The lecture on implant planning on CBCT covered the integration of 3D imaging into implantology, emphasizing the assessment of bone quality and anatomy for precise implant placement.

Achievements

1) Dr. Parth Mandaviya secured 3rd rank for poster presentation during “World No Tobacco Week”.
2) Dr. Dhaval Mehta (Prof and HOD) secured 3rd rank in Scientific paper presentation in faculty category at 5th TRIPLE O Conference.
3) Dr. Vallabha Thakkar secured second price for paper presentation at KIDS WEBCON OMR 2021.
4) DR. Vallabha Thakkar secured 1st place in e-Poster competition at college level on occasion of Oral Medicine and Radiology day 2021.
5) Dr. Deesha Oza got Best Scientific Paper certificate at IAOMR Nat Con 2022.
6) Dr. Parth Mandaviya secured first price in Paper presentation in CDE Programme during World No Tobacco Week 2022
7) Dr.Nidhi Singh secured second price in Poster presentation in CDE Programme during World No Tobacco Week 2022
8) This award is received by Dr. Deesha Oza (PG student) for 2nd best paper presentation on December 2022 at 33rd national conference IAOMR organised by kalingainstiture of dental sciences, kiit deemed university, Bhubneshwar.
9) The presedential best researcher award is received by Dr. Dhaval Mehta on March 2024 for his extra ordinary publication on journals scopus, pubmed and web of science.
10) This award is received by Dr. Asmita Nagvadiya (PG student) for 2nd best paper presentation on March 2024 at 21st national OOO symposium IAOMR 2024 organised by SCB dental college and hospital, Cuttack odisha.
11) This award is received by Dr.YashrajsinhChavada (PG student) for 2ND best paper presentation on March 2024 at 21st national OOO symposium IAOMR 2024 organised by SCB dental college and hospital, Cuttack odisha.
12) Dr Niral Thaker is awarded best poster presentation in CDE programme Oral Medicine and Radiology: Unveiling the hidden strength organized by OMR Department, NPDCH
13) Dr Niral Thaker is awarded best paper presentation in CDE programme Oral Medicine and Radiology: Unveiling the hidden strength organized by OMR Department, NPDCH
14) Dr Jaideepa is awarded best paper presentation in CDE programme Oral Medicine and Radiology: Unveiling the hidden strength organized by OMR Department, NPDCH

Laboratory

Equipment and Lab