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Government Medical College & Hospital, Akola

शासकीय वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालय व रुग्णालय, अकोला
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Pre-Clinical Departments

Department of Dentistry

HOD

Dr. Dinesh Namdeo Naitam

Professor & Head of the Department

Introduction

Department of Dentistry is existing since the inception of Govt. Medical College, Akola in 2002. It is well equipped with equipments and staff as per NMC norms and in terms of excellent patient care.

Department of Dentistry offers undergraduate medical students extensive exposure to the speciality which encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases through Didactic lectures, clinics and Tutorials. The department is also actively involved various awareness programme for prevention and control of oral diseases by arranging regular camps in schools, visits to rural and slum areas and education of general public through ORAL HEALTH MISSION governed by Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Mumbai. The patient being the main focus of attention, the department is committed to ensure accessible, high quality and ethical health care.

Mission
  • We provide excellent dental and surgical care to the patients
  • We provide excellent student education by teaching best current practices in patient care and educate the students to understand the speciality.
  • We value collaboration and synergy with related specialities so as to provide best patient care.
Vision
  1. To establish a state of art centre for Oral Implant Surgery.
  2. To establish a centre for the Digital oral Radiology in terms of CBCT.
  3. To establish Metal, Metal-Ceramic and Ceramic Lab for rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients.
  4. To develop a programme to control the preventable Oral Diseases.
  5. To start Certificate courses in the department for various Specialities affiliated to MUHS, Nasik.
Functions & objectives.
  1. Treatments of all the oral and Dental diseases are done by the department.
  2. Diagnosis, investigations, palliative treatment and counseling of Precancer and Cancer diseases is done by the department in the Specialty clinic.
  3. Rehabilitation prosthesis for the Geriatric patients and surgically operated patients are prepared by the department.
  4. Regular oral health awareness programmes are conducted by the Department

Organisation / Faculty ( Teaching )

Sr.No. Name Educational Qualification Post / Designation Registration Number Renewal Date Recent Photo
1 Dr.Dinesh Namdeo Naitam MDS Professor & Head A-10201 31/12/2025
2 Dr.Ashish Mahadeorao Warhekar MDS Associate Professor A-7766 31/12/2025
3 Dr.Gaurao Mallikarjunappa Pimpale MDS Assistant Professor A-17441 31/12/2025
4 Dr.Rashmi Deshmukh BDS Junior Resident A-33338 31/12/2025

Organisation / Faculty ( Non-Teaching )

Sr.No. Name Post / Designation
1 Mr.Pranav Tarachand Uke Technician
2 Mr.Anwar Ahmed Technician
3 Dr.Riyaz Ahmed Dental Civil Surgeon


Research Papers published by department of Dentistry
Sr.No. Title of Article Month and year of publication Journal National or International Authors
1 Assessing the Impact of Precancerous Lesions on Oral Health Related Quality of Life: A Study at Tertiary Care Hospital February 2024 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (J Pharm Bioall Sci). February 2024;16(Supplement):S165-167 International Dr. Gaurao M. Pimpale
2 Assessing the Impact of Precancerous Lesions on Oral Health Related Quality of Life: A Study at Tertiary Care Hospital February 2024 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (J Pharm Bioall Sci). February 2024;16(Supplement):S165-167 International Ashish M. Warhekar
3 Influence of interdental embrasures on interdental papilla 2021 Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research (J Craniomax Res) 2021;8(4):197-209 International Ashish M. Warhekar
4 Oral Health Status and Oral Hygiene Practices among Children Having Parents with Different Levels of Dental Anxiety July-September 2021 Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, July-September 2021;15(3):479-487 National Ashish M. Warhekar
5 The Influence of Parental Dental Anxiety On Oral Health Related Quality of Life of Their Children 2021 European Journal of Pharmaceutical And Medical Research (EJPMR), 2021;8(1):478-483 International Ashish M. Warhekar
6 Community Periodontal Index survey and Smoking status of rural population of Nagpur district 2020 European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine (EJMCM), 2020;07(10):3228-3235 International Ashish M. Warhekar
7 Self-harm and Suicide- A COVID-19 Pandemic fallout October - December 2020 International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR). October - December 2020;8(4):278-284 International Ashish M. Warhekar
8 Our Experience in this COVID-19 Pandemic – A unique perspective of Department of Plastic Surgery at a Government run Institution 2020 Innovative Journal of Medical and Health Science (I Jour Med Health Science). 2020;10(09): 1268−1277 International Ashish M. Warhekar
9 Congenital Arhinia 2020 Journal of Case Reports 2020;10(1):51-54 National Ashish M. Warhekar
10 Prosthetic rehabilitation of nasal deformity in Cleft lip and Palate patient-A Case report 2020, March International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR). 2020, March, 3(2): 259-263 International Ashish M. Warhekar
11 Non syndromic involvement of Cleft lip and palate with syndactyly: A Case Report 2019, July-August International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR). 2019, July-August, 2(4): 21-25 International Ashish M. Warhekar
12 Role of Prosthodontist in Mullerian Agenesis: A Case Report 2019, March – April International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR). 2019, March – April, 2(2): 182-186 International Ashish M. Warhekar
13 Role of Soft Occlusal Splint Therapy in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: A 6 Month Follow Up Study 2018 Octo–Dec Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (JIAOMR), 2018 Octo–Dec. Volume 30, Issue Number 4, Page No. 355 – 360 National Ashish M. Warhekar
14 Influence of Parental Dental Anxiety on Dental Health Outcomes and Utilization of Dental Services of their Children 2018 July Acta Scientific Dental Sciences. 2018 July; Volume 2 (Issue 7):7-12 International Ashish M. Warhekar
15 A Persistent Upper Lip Swelling: A Diagnostic Dilemma 2018 Feb Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. J Clin Diagn Res. 2018 Feb; Volume 12( Number 2): ZJ01–ZJ02 International Ashish M. Warhekar
16 Panoramic radiographic appearance of giant bilateral tonsilloliths – A case report 2016 Jul Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. J Clin Diagn Res. 2016 Jul; Volume 10( Number 7): ZJ10–ZJ11 International Ashish M. Warhekar
17 PNET- A Case Report and Review of Literature” Case Report 2009 July- Dec Journal ‘The Cusp’, 2009 July- Dec; Volume 6 (Number 2): Page No. 11-13 National Ashish M. Warhekar
18 Gardner Syndrome- The Importance of Early Diagnosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature 2010 July – Sep Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (JIAOMR), 2010 July – Sep; Volume 22 (Number 3): Page No. 151- 155 National Ashish M. Warhekar
19 CBCT: The wave of future in imaging cleft palate patients- An Observational Study 2016 Apr-June Journal of Applied Dental And Medical Sciences (JOADMS), 2016 Apr-June; Volume 2 (Issue 2): 18-23 National Ashish M. Warhekar
20 Extrapulmonarary Tuberculosis Involving Parotid and Ramus Region: A Forgotten Diagnosis 2016 Jan-Mar Journal of Applied Dental And Medical Sciences (JOADMS), 2016 Jan-Mar; Volume 2 (Issue 1): 116-122 National Ashish M. Warhekar
21 Bifid mandibular canal: An unusual presentation 2015 July – Sep Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (JIAOMR), 2015 July – Sep; Volume 27 (Number 3): Page No. 453- 456 National Ashish M. Warhekar
22 Incidental Findings on Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Reasons for Referral by Dental Practitioners in Indore City (M.P) 2015 Feb Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (JCDR), 2015 Feb;Volume 9( Number 2):ZC21-ZC24 International Ashish M. Warhekar
23 Incidence of Elongated Styloid Process: A Radiographic Study- A Original Article 2011 July - Sept Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR), 2011 July - Sept, Volume 23, Issue Number 3 (Supplementary) , Page No. S344 – S346 National Ashish M. Warhekar
24 Correlation of Presence of Salivary Fibrin Producing Factor with Plasma Fibrinogen Level in Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Arecanut Chewers and Normal Subjects 2011 Oct - Dec Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR) 2011 Oct - Dec; Volume 23 (Issue Number 4): Page No. 559-562 National Ashish M. Warhekar
25 A Rare Occurrence of Traumatic Bone Cyst In A 3 Year Old Child - A Case Report And Review 2010 July- Sep Journal of Pearldent, 2010 July- Sep; Volume 1 (Number 3), Page No. 71- 75 National Ashish M. Warhekar
26 Indian Perspective of Strengthening Priorities in Cancer Prevention: Connecting the Missing Links 2011 Apr – Jun Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR), 2011 Apr – Jun; Volume 23 (Issue Number 2): Page No. 112 - 114 National Ashish M. Warhekar
27 Parotid fistula secondary to suppurative parotitis: A case report 2013 Jan – Mar Journal of Indian Dental Association (JIDA), MP State Branch, 2013 Jan – Mar: Issue 1; Page No. 13-14 National Ashish M. Warhekar
28 Primary Oral Malignant Melanoma 2011 Jan - Mar Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR) 2011 Jan - Mar; Volume 23 (Issue Number 1): Page No. 76 - 79 National Ashish M. Warhekar
29 Non invasive imaging modalities in HIV-SGD 2016 Feb Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research (Pediatr Rev: Int J Pediatr Res), 2016 Feb; Volume 3 (Issue 2): 130 – 134. International Ashish M Warhekar
30 A Rare Case Report of Neurofibromatosis I in HIV Positive Individual 2015 Apr Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR), 2015 Apr; Volume 9( Number 4):ZD20-ZD22 International Ashish M Warhekar
31 Correlation of radiographic and chronological age in human by using Demirjian’s method: A radiographic study 2011 Jan - Mar Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (JIAOMR), 2011 Jan - Mar; Volume 23 (Issue Number 1): Page No. 1 - 4. National Ashish M. Warhekar
32 Unilateral Trifid Mandibular Condyle: A Case Report. 2011 Jan; CRANIO: The Journal of CranioMandibular Practice, 2011 Jan; Volume 29 (Number 1): Page No. 80-84. International Ashish M. Warhekar
33 Evaluation of Bone mineral DensityusingCone-beam ComputedTomography in Controlled Diabetic and non-diabetic Edentulous subjects for assessment of Prospective Implant Sites July 2024 Medical Research and its Applications International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
34 Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis (1934-2022): Trailblazer in Diarrheal Disease Management June 2024 Cureus International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
35 Barriers and Facilitators of COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach Program in Rural India: A Qualitative Study March 2023 Cureus International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
36 SpO2 Monitoring With the Home-Based COVID care Kit for Home Isolated COVID Patients November 2021 Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
37 Assessment of Maxillary and Mandibular Bone Mineral Density in Controlled Type II Diabetes in Completely Edentulous Patients Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography—A Cross Sectional Study with Comparison Group October 2021 Open Journal of Stomatology International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
38 COVID-19 and dental aerosols: The infection connection April 2021 Avicenna Journal of Medicine International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
39 Assessment of postoperative discomfort and nerve injuries after surgical removal of mandibular third molar: A prospective study April 2021 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
40 Nutrition for Geriatric Complete Denture Wearing Patients February 2020 Acta Scientific Nutritional Health International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
41 Reflective learning in community-based dental education May 2016 Education for Health Change in Learning & Practice International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
42 DISCIPLINE-BASED VERSUS COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION IN DENTISTRY January 2016 European Journal Pharmaceutical and Medical Research International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
43 Perceptions of dental outpatients toward cross-infection control measures in Jabalpur city January 2016 Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry National Dr.Dinesh Naitam
44 Influence of Impaired Masticatory Function on the Nutrition of Completely Edentulous Patients November 2015 Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
45 Applications of applied kinesiology in dental practice January 2015 Turkish Journal of Kinesiology International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
46 Giant Cell Fibroma of Tongue: Understanding the Nature of an Unusual Histopathological Entity 2014 Case Reports In Dentistry International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
47 A Direct Investment Method of Closed Two-Piece Hollow Bulb Obturator 2013 Case Reports in Dentistry International Dr.Dinesh Naitam
48 Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of Hereditary Ectodermal Dysplasia in an 11-Year-Old Patient with Flexible Denture: A Case Report January 2012 Case Reports in Dentistry International Dr.Dinesh Naitam


Faculty :: Awards & Achievements
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1 Notable work in Covid pandemic
2 Best Hospital Administration

Student :: Awards & Achievements
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