Dentistry
The Dentistry department of LMCH has been functional since the establishment of the medical college and has been offering dental services. The department is currently run by one faculty and one Medical Officer (Dentistry).
Number of Patients and Minor OTs
The number of patients has increased over the years, along with the minor OTs and the revenue.
| Months | Total Number of Patients | Total Number of Minor OTs |
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| January | 950 | 143 |
| February | 966 | 331 |
| March | 1049 | 243 |
| April | 1028 | 273 |
| May | 1565 | 473 |
| June | 1222 | 442 |
| July | 1416 | 432 |
| August | 1331 | 321 |
| September | 1069 | 203 |
| October | 956 | 274 |
| November | 1212 | 290 |
| December | 1016 | 231 |
Patient Services
Apart from routine procedures such as extraction, restoration, and oral prophylaxis, the department also offers:
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Root canal treatments
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Biopsy of oral tissue, Surgical removal of jaw cysts under local anesthesia
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IMF in case of jaw fractures, splinting in case of alveolar fractures
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Fabrication of removable appliances for mal-aligned teeth
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Cosmetic dental restorative treatments
Addition of New Service
Digital dental X-ray (radiovisiography) has been introduced in the department since last year, which significantly aids in performing various treatment procedures.
Other Activities
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Oral premalignant lesions and oral cancer screening