Public Health Dentistry

Public Health Dentistry

Satellite clinics, primary health centre partnerships, community camps, and a mobile dental unit help extend comprehensive treatment to underserved communities around Sullia.

Department Profile

About the Department

Public Health Dentistry department

Public Health Dentistry advances community oral health through preventive and curative services delivered in the department and through sustained outreach.

Satellite clinics, primary health centre partnerships, community camps, and a mobile dental unit help extend comprehensive treatment to underserved communities around Sullia.

The department is committed to community oral health through preventive and curative activities delivered within the department and extended through outreach programmes.

Third- and fourth-year BDS students participate in regular academic activities in Public Health Dentistry, with teaching connected to field exposure, health promotion, and comprehensive community care.

Alongside teaching, the department gives strong emphasis to research programmes and community camps.

Academic Experience

What Students Learn

Third- and fourth-year BDS students participate in regular academic activities in Public Health Dentistry, with teaching connected to field exposure, health promotion, and comprehensive community care.

Community camps allow students to understand prevention, outreach planning, population needs, and continuity of care beyond the college clinic.

Clinical Service

Patient Care

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The Eshwaramangala Satellite Dental Clinic at Puttur and four primary health centres in and around Sullia provide health promotion and comprehensive treatment closer to local communities.

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A sophisticated mobile dental unit fitted with a dental chair enables the dental health-care team to reach underserved segments of the population.

Clinical and Teaching Notes

Advanced Clinical Infrastructure

Satellite Dental Clinic at Eshwaramangala, Puttur

Services connected with four primary health centres in and around Sullia

Mobile Dental Unit equipped with a dental chair for underserved communities

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Life at the Department

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Scholarship

Research & Innovation

In addition to teaching and community service, the department gives sustained emphasis to research programmes and community camps.

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Learning Environment

Community and Outreach Infrastructure

  • Satellite Dental Clinic at Eshwaramangala, Puttur
  • Four primary health centre service points in and around Sullia
  • Mobile Dental Unit with an integrated dental chair

Faculty

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Full Faculty Roster

Senior Faculties

Dr. Kripal Rai

Dr. Kripal Rai

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Dr. Suman B.

Dr. Suman B.

Senior Lecturer

Contact

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