The specialty of Oral Medicine & Radiology was in existence as a common department of "Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Radiology" since 1982 under the Headship of Dr. R.M. Mathur (MDS, Periodontics & Msc Oral Pathology, 1983-2001.

Subsequently Dr. R. Pradhan was given the charge of Head of the department (2001).

The Ex-Vice Chancellor of King George Dental University (KGDU) Dr. C.P. Govila created the department in 2006. Dr. Anurag Tripathi (MDS,Oral Medicine & Radiology), joined the department in January, 2007 as lecturer and was subsequently made first Head of the Department.

In the Centenary year 2010, Dr. Ranjitkumar Patil was appointed as first Professor & Head. In 2010, Dr. Akhilanand Chaurasia, joined the department as Lecturer.

In 2013, Dr. Vikram Khanna and Dr. Vandana Singh joined the department as lecturer.

Department Objectives

Enhance Student and staff satisfaction Enhance academic excellence of our students Enhance training of faculty and supporting staff Enhance research activities