Thorough knowledge of General Human Anatomy is inculcated in students with special emphasis on head and neck by means of cadaver dissection and details study of hard and soft tissues of the human body. The department boasts of an excellent museum with life sized models and charts.

Physiology is concerned with specific characteristics and mechanisms of human body that make it a living being. The department trains the student with a goal to explain the physical and chemical factors that are responsible for the origin, development and progression of life.

Biochemistry provides a sound knowledge of various biochemical reactions relevant to human system for life sustenance. The department has sufficient infrastructure and advanced equipment like colorimeter, pH meter, centrifuge machines, magnetic stirrer with hot plate, hot air oven, serological thermostat water bath, incubators, electronic balances, water distillation units, etc. Various biochemical tests performed on blood and urine samples, collected from healthy and diseased individuals make the student understand how it contributes in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease.

Pharmacology is a science that deals with assimilation, absorption, metabolism and excretion of drugs. The department imparts practical and clinical knowledge to students for choosing and use of drugs in order to achieve improved therapeutics. The department also undertakes various animal studies that can be extrapolated in the clinical settings helping in advancement of medical therapeutics.

Pathology is a bridging discipline involving both basic science and clinical practice and is devoted to the study of the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs that underline disease.

The department is well equipped with various molecular, microbiologic, immunologic and morphologic techniques to explain, why and wherefores of the signs and symptoms manifested by the patient, thus providing a sound foundation for rational clinical care and therapy.

The majority of medically compromised patients need oral health care; hence a working knowledge of the multitude of compromised conditions is essential for dental professionals. The curriculum during the 3 rd professional year of BDS includes training in general medicine. The students acquire knowledge and skills of analyzing findings from patient’s history, signs and symptoms. Special emphasis is placed on assessment of cardiovascular, endocrine, metabolic, respiratory, renal diseases and blood dyscrasias.

In general surgery students are familiarized with principles of general surgery and common general surgical procedures. Evaluation of patients for general anesthetic techniques and management of emergencies along with intravenous sedation is taught.

The department disseminates knowledge and concept of health, emphasizing on public health problems, preventive dentistry, nutrition and environmental aspects related to dental health. It highlights on research methodology, biostatistics and health informatics. The student is trained to conduct community dental health programmes, school based dental health education and preventive methods. The department extends clinical care to nearby rural areas, with established satellite clinics in various villages adopted by the Institution.

Oral Pathology is the discipline of Pathology that deals with the nature, identification and management of diseases affecting the hard and soft tissues of oral and maxillofacial regions. The department trains students to perform routine histopathological evaluations alongwith haematological, cytological, microbiological, immunological and ultra structural investigations.

The student is trained in the science of histology and pathology of oral and maxillofacial region utilizing state of the art digital microscopy and LCD projection system. The department also undertakes more advanced exercises which provide methods for drawing and carving teeth from wax, allowing the student to become intimately familiar with tooth shape and terminology.

“Mouth is the mirror of the body”; most diseases reflect in oral cavity with various presentations. This department sits at the interface between dentistry and medicine and trains the novice dental student about oral health care of patients with chronic, recurrent and medically related disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region with their diagnosis and no surgical management.

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is the speciality of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and conditions of theoral and maxillofacial region.

Graduate students utilize diversified conventional and modern techniques for diagnosis and therapeutic purposes. Radiology department is well equipped with the latest multiple imaging resources including computer tomography. Another feather in its cap is the CT Dentascan which is a specially developed computerized reformatting programme used to obtain true cross-sections of jaws for dental implant surgery. The department takes initiative in developing an evidence based approach towards patient management. It also undertakes several research protocols for the advancement of the science.

Students are trained for extraction of teeth, local anaesthesia techniques, basic emergency training, management of medically compromised patients and complications that can occur during surgical procedures in the dental clinic. They are also trained to perform other minor oral surgical procedures under supervision, and are given a basic idea of different major oral and maxillofacial procedures. Emphasis is laid down on achieving sterile and aseptic conditions using state of the art and most advanced sterilization techniques.

Pediatric Dentistry is an age-defined speciality that provides comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. Students are trained in aspects of child psychology, behaviour management, preventive dentistry, interceptive orthodontics, management of decayed teeth and traumatic injuries. They are trained in radiology pertaining to children, dental health education and school dental health programmes.

Periodontics encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth. Students are trained in case analysis, treatment planning, maintenance, supportive and surgical periodontal therapy. Knowledge on techniques of muco-gingival surgeries, respective and reconstructive osseous surgeries and implantology is imparted to the students.

The department trains students in immaculate history taking, methodolocical examination of patient, performing diagnostic procedures and management of dentofacial deformities. Students fabricate orthodontic appliances by conducting intricate wire bending procedures.

The department imparts orthodontic treatment to a large percentage of the local population and the students of IDST by the latest fixed orthodontic techniques including McLauglin, Benett, Traversy Technique. The department caters to cleft lip and palate rehabilitation by multidisciplinary approach. Orthognathic surgeries, distraction osteogenesis, implants and lingual orthodontics are some of the special interests of the department. The department regularly conducts extensive hands on courses and continuing dental education programmes pertaining to the latest in the speciality.

The students are trained to have complete knowledge of aetiology. Pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of dental carries, trauma, restorative and endodontic procedures. Students use advanced materials like composites, glass ionomers varnishes and sealants, dentin bonding and light cure systems.

The department trains the students in endodontic procedures using advanced technologies like apex locators, radiovisiography and latest root canal obturation methods. Preclinical training comprising of simulated working on phantom heads is given to instill confidence for perfect restorative and endodontic procedures.

The prosthodontic graduate training programme imparts knowledge pertaining to restoration and maintenance of oral function, health, comfort and appearance by the replacement of missing and lost natural teeth. Students are trained on complete dentures, cast partial dentures, crown and bridge work, implant supported prosthesis through didactic and clinical learning. They undergo extensive training using state of the art modern equipment and material of International standards to enhance their preclinical skills. They also get trained in casting and ceramic work in the ceramo metal laboratory.