Periodontology is the speciality of dentistry concerned with supporting structures of teeth and diseases pertaining to them. The Department of Periodontology was established at NPDCH in the year 2008 and the post-graduation program started from the year 2012. From the beginning till date, the department is involved in training undergraduate students by empowering them with knowledge and skills in the field of Periodontology so as to enable them in thorough oral health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of different periodontal disease. The postgraduate program in Periodontology aims at preparing students competent in teaching, clinical work & research activities. All round training is provided to postgraduate students to enhance and sharpen their surgical skills for performing various therapeutic procedures around periodontal and peri-implant tissues.

The Department actively and enthusiastically organizes various programs to aid the students in continuous professional development and understanding the contemporary developments in the field. The Department has conducted National Level programs like ISP-Parichay and clinical skill enhancement programs like Perio-RAPID to acquaint students with recent advances in Periodontology and Implant dentistry. Department is also inclined to conduct Extension activities like annual camps (Pyorrhoea Patan Abhiyan) and Eco-Drive for promoting use of sustainable methods of Oral health maintenance and actively participated in 50 days drive of “No bleeding gums” organized by Indian Society of Periodontology.

The Department has always stood for its “Tradition of Excellence” and shall continue sowing its seeds
of wisdom for many more years to come…