Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopeadics - Thai Moogambikai Dental College and Hospital, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Vision & Mission

To achieve the excellence in orthodontic ,growth modification and orthoganthic surgeries by adopting modern technques for teaching and training of students who will utilize their knowledge and skills for giving a esthetic smile and function of the occlusion to our society.

Three Primary Missions

Research
Education
Patient care

Curriculum Changes Made in Orthodontic Programme

For Postgraduates:
Theory Additions:

Lingual orthodontics
CBCT and 3D Imaging in diagnosis
Role of soft tissue surgeries in orthodontics.
Orthodontic practice management

Additions in the clinicals:

Malocclusion based case discussions and treatment planning.
Hands-on demonstrations of changes in appliances.
Management of problems encountered during the treatment of complicated cases.
Evidence based treatment planning for special cases.

For Undergraduates:

Seminars (Power point presentation)
MCQs on Orthodontics
Posters and charts preparation
Projects for undergraduate students
Clinical photography

Department Achievement

Dr. Prajeeth.J.Babu - Gold medal 2011
Dr. Swati Saraswata Acharya - Gold medal 2012
Dr. Vishnu chandran – Silver medal 2012
Dr. Bedaballe Adarsh Reddy - Gold medal 2013 and Best paper award in 30th tamil nadu state dental conference for presentation on molar distalization by palatal implants
Dr. Arun Raj – Silver medal 2013
Dr. Praveen kumar Best paper award in MOSG for topic

Research Thrust Areas

Orthodontic bonding and bond strength
Impacted canine and treatment modalities

Total Number of Publications - 149

Highest impact factor publication: Dr.R.Saravanan, MDS, Professor, Department of Orthodontics Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology - 0.44

Dr. M.K. Karthikeyan

M.D.S

Additional Principal

Professor & HOD