About

The Department of Public Health Dentistry @ HDC, SNR is dedicated to improving oral health and overall well-being at both individual and community levels through education, research, and service. The department focuses on training students to identify, prevent, and manage oral diseases by understanding the social, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence health. With a strong emphasis on preventive and promotive oral care, the department actively conducts health education programs, oral cancer screening, tobacco cessation counseling, and school dental health initiatives. It regularly organizes and participates in community outreach camps in collaboration with various national and international organizations, extending quality dental care to underserved and remote populations. Students are encouraged to take part in these field programs, enabling them to gain hands-on public health experience and strengthen their sense of social responsibility. The department also promotes student participation in scientific conferences, seminars, and research presentations, fostering academic growth and professional confidence. Through its integrated efforts in education, research, community service, and collaborations, the Department of Public Health Dentistry continues to uphold its vision of creating socially responsible dental professionals committed to advancing oral health for all.

Aims and Objectives

Aim:
To promote oral health and overall well-being at individual and community levels by training competent, socially responsible dental professionals through education, research, and community service.

Objectives:

1. To educate and train students in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of oral diseases considering social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health.
2. To create awareness about oral health through health education programs, school dental health initiatives, and community outreach.
3. To conduct oral cancer screening, tobacco cessation counseling, and other preventive services targeting high-risk and underserved populations.
4. To engage students in community-based programs and camps, providing hands-on experience and fostering social responsibility.
5. To encourage participation in scientific research, conferences, and seminars to develop academic skills and professional competence.
6. To establish collaborations with national and international organizations for community service, research, and knowledge exchange.
7. To contribute to evidence-based public health policies and programs aimed at improving oral health at a population level.

No. of Patients Treated in this Department

Faculty

Dr. Sahil Thakar

(Reader)

Dr. Ramesh Rani

(Lecturer)

Dr. Sahil Negi

(Lecturer)

Publications of the Department

Achievements of the Department

Highlights

PG Students (Public Health Dentistry)