Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
About us
About us
By being an age-specific specialty, our paediatric dentistry department encompasses disciplines such as behaviour guidance, care of the medically and developmentally compromised and disabled patient, supervision of orofacial growth and development, caries prevention, sedation or oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia, and hospital dentistry modified and adapted to the special needs of infants, children, adolescents, and those with special health care needs. These skills are taught to students for applications considering needs of children throughout their ever-changing stages of development and for treating conditions and diseases unique to growing individuals.
The postgraduate P.G. section provides an adequate space to have exclusive cubicles for the clinical work. This curriculum of an undergraduate & postgraduate program provides the student with necessary didactic background and clinical experiences to provide comprehensive primary oral health care and the services of a specialist. We provide oral care, conduct research, teach in a variety of clinical and institutional settings, and public health. Our well-equipped laboratories along with advanced equipment comprising of 2 RVG units, conscious sedation unit, intra-oral camera, pressure moulding machine, hydrosolder, spot welding machine, rubber dam kit, pulp tester, Stainless Steel, polycarbonate, strip crown and zirconia crown kit, rotary endomotor, obtura and magnifying loupes, apex locators for precise comprehensive quality dental care.
Key features
Key features
- A fully developed U.G. and P.G. section with 32 fully electronic dental chairs
- A separate sterilization room, distinct isolation room, conscious sedation room.
- A spacious play-area for the children and jungle theme based colourful department.
- Well-equipped laboratories, separately furnished for the U.G. and P.G. students
- Independent, customised clinical compartments for all the P.G. students.
- Well-equipped departmental library with total of 147 titles of books.
- Advanced equipment’s comprising of 2 RVG units, conscious sedation unit, intra-oral camera, pressure moulding machine, hydrosolder, spot welding machine, rubber dam kit, pulp tester, Stainless Steel, polycarbonate, strip and zirconia crown kit, rotary endomotor, obtura and magnifying loupes, apex locators.
- A seminar room for clinical case presentations, seminars and journal clubs.
Treatment facilities
Treatment facilities
- Preventive oral health care.
- Restorative procedures.
- Endodontic procedures.
- Minor surgical procedures.
- Comprehensive treatment under general anaesthesia for mentally and physically challenged children.
- Early orthodontic treatment.
Department Motto
Department Motto
Our motto is: “Compassionate prevention, pursuit of excellence.”
Our mission is to provide the finest dental care with compassion and sensitivity at every visit. Dentistry for children is dedicated in ensuring a lifetime of health and beautiful smiles.
Faculty
Faculty
Dr. Anil Patil Professor and HoD |
Dr. Sandhyarani B. Associate Professor |
Dr. Sujatha P. Associate Professor |
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Dr. Vaibhav Chougule Associate Professor |
Dr. Shraddha Gavade Associate Professor |
Dr.Pooja Sankpal Associate Professor |
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Dr. Manasi P. Kulkarni Assistant Professor |
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Research and Publications
Research and Publications:
- Ongoing research :- 14
- Total publications :- 94
Events and Achievements
Events and Achievements
2023- 1st Prize in poster presentation at 19th ISPPD PG national Convention, Chennai – Dr. Kiran Patro
- 1st Prize in paper presentation at 19th ISPPD PG national Convention, Chennai – Dr. Tanaya Kulkarni
- 1st Prize in paper presentation at 19th ISPPD PG national Convention, Chennai – Dr.Suryanshi Gandhe.
- Guest lecture on “Restorative Pediatric Dentistry” by Dr. Amar Katre, Professor and HOD, YMT Dental College, Navi Mumbai.
- Alumni Webinar program conducted on the topic “Bioflx crown- A new era in pediatric dentistry” by Dr. Mital Kevadia
2022
- Alumni Webinar program conducted on the topic “SDF: Black is the new normal” by Dr. Shubhani Mehta. (Report...)
- State Health Ministry - pit and fissure sealant program conducted
- 1st prize in poster presentation at the 18th ISPPD National PG Convention, Lucknow - Dr.Ankita Annu
- 1st Prize in paper presentation at 43rd ISPPD PEDOTAAL PG national conference, Bhopal – Dr. Tanaya Kulkarni.
- 1st Prize in paper presentation at 43rd ISPPD PEDOTAAL PG national conference, Bhopal– Dr. Ankita Annu
- 1st Prize in paper presentation at 43rd ISPPD PEDOTAAL PG national conference, Bhopal – Dr. Renuka Bhurke
- 1st Prize in paper presentation at 43rd ISPPD PEDOTAAL PG national conference, Bhopal – Dr.Adhithi Prakash.
- Children’s Day and Pedodontist’s Day celebration was done by providing free oral healthcare checkup to children of Giants Muk Badhir Mulanchi Shala.
2021
- Children’s Day and Pedodontist’s Day celebration was done by providing free oral healthcare checkup to children of the Velankar Bal Anath Ashram, Sangli.(Report...)
- 1st prize in paper presentation at 42nd National ISPPD Conference (virtual) - Dr. Renuka.R.Bhurke
- Women Researcher Award in International Scientific Awards on Engineering Science and Medicine – Dr. Sandhyarani B
2020
- Children’s day and Pedodontist day
- “Young dentist in pedodontics” at 3rd Venus International health care awards – VIHA 2020, Chennai. – Dr. Sujatha P
- Delivered lecture at “Dentistry Virtual 2020” International Conference, Brazil as a speaker – Dr. Krishna Patil
2019
- Inauguration of renovated jungle themed UG clinic by honourable public prosecutor ,Padmashri Adv. Dr Ujjwal Nikam
- Children’s Day and Pedodontist’s Day celebration with children of Shri Gajanan Mills Shatabdi Vidyalay, Madhavnagar, Sangli.
- 1st prize in Paper Presentation at 40th ISPPD National Conference, Nagpur - Dr. Sapna Rathod
- 1st prize in Paper Presentation at 40th ISPPD National Conference, Nagpur- Dr. Mittal Kevadia.
2018
- 22nd January- C.D.E. Programme with hands-on course on Insights of Pediatric Preformed Zirconia Crowns
2017
- 8th March Women’s Day celebration- Free Dental Check-up for Welenkar hostel girls, Sangli.
- Free Dental Health Check-up for Kidzee School Children
- Children’s Day and Pedodontist’s Day celebration with Zilla Parishad school children.
- 1st prize in Paper Presentation at 39 th ISPPD National Conference, Chennai - Dr. Sangram Sankpal
2016
- February 2016 – P.G. Exchange Programme 2nd Module
- 2nd – 5th March – Free Dental Check-up for the Visually Impaired children.
- 1st prize in Paper Presentation at 38th ISPPD National Conference, Kochi – Dr. Shubhani Mehta
2015
- Children’s Day and Pedodontist’s day
- December 2015- P.G. Exchange Programme 1st module
2014
- Children’s day and Pedodontist’s Day
Testimonials
Testimonials
Dr. Ankita AnnuEmail :This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.“Getting admitted to the MDS course of 2020-23 in the department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry of BVDUDCH, Sangli was one of the best things that happened to give my career in dentistry an appropriate direction. The worth of the academic as well as clinical guidance I got from the scholarly teaching staff, who are one of the best in this field; along with the great infrastructure, latest equipments and technology provided by the university are beyond putting them into words. I will cherish the learnings from here throughout my career.” |
Dr. Renuka BhurkeEmail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.“I feel extremely preveileged and lucky to the part of Department of pedodontics.Guidance from our teachers each best in their specialty helped us aqiure knowledge and develop our skills essential for dentistry and helped us to be the best version of ourselves”. |
Dr. Tanaya KulkarniEmail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.“I was fortunate to have attended BVDUDCH Sangli for my graduation. Getting a PG seat in my alma mater was a dream come true! The staff in the Pedodontics department are well learned and eager to teach their students! The department is well equipped with newer and innovative dental appliances. The department taught us the importance of being a good doctor rather than just a knowledgeable one.”. |
Dr. Yuktha SharmaEmail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.“The experience of the pedodontics department at BVDUDCH was one of the best with the most supportive staff guiding and helping me out at any given point and the most helpful pgs around to guide you”. |