The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial orthopaedics is imparting training & teaching at the under-graduate level with emphasis on clinical teaching, demonstrations and lectures in the subject of Orthodontics and Dentofacial orthopaedics.

Dr. R.S. Nanda started the M.D.S. Course in Orthodontics in January 1965. Professor R.S. Nanda worked as a Head of the Department till 1972 and later on joined as chairman , Department of Orthodontics at Dental Health Sciences Center at Oklahama, U.S.A. More than 200 Post-Graduate students has been awarded degree and are rendering their services not only in U.P. but also in other states of India, while some hold academic position in various Universities in India, U. S., U. K., Europe and Australia.

It is worth mentioning that this Department is the only Orthodontic Centre in India, which has exclusively rendered Orthodontic treatment with Edgewise Technique for the last 50 years besides other modern techniques.

Performance & work output

The quantum of clinical procedures performed in the department and OPD attendance for the year 2016 as per records available in the department is as under.

Year OPD Total (New + Old patients) 2018 (1st Jan. to 31st Dec. 2018) 11271

Vision

The Department's future endeavor is use of Orthodontic Implants in order to overcome the limitations of intra-oral and extra-oral anchorage, which enhances patient co-operation, as it provides absolute anchorage. It will add a new dimension in the management of Orthodontic treatment. The Department is continuously upgrading the clinical work, research and academics in the field of Orthodontics.

Present head of the Department

Prof. Pradeep Tandon (2009- ) Dr. B.C. Roy Award

Previous heads of the Department

Prof. Ram S. Nanda Founder (1965-72) Prof. D. S. Gupta 1972-1995 Prof. D. N. Kapoor 1995-2003 Prof. V. P. Sharma 2003-2009

Courses Offered

BDS MDS

Area of Expertise

Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontic Fixed appliances therapy: Standard Edgewise, Straight Wire and Pre-adjusted appliances (Roth and MBT). Functional appliances therapy: (Removable ,Fixed functional appliances), and Removable appliances. Cleft lip & palate patients are also receiving orthodontic treatment Orthognathic Surgical Clinics Management of Impacted teeth & Transposition Micro Implants Accelerated Orthodontic tooth movement

Achievements & Recent Publications & Presentations

The Head of the department Prof. Pradeep Tandon received Dr. B.C. Roy Award on 28th March 2017 from Hon'ble President of India. Dr. Gyan P. Singh, Additional Professor received Appreciation award, by Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of KGMU U.P., Lucknow on 112th Foundation day 24 Dec. 2016. Dr. Dipti Shastri, Assistant Professor received Appreciation award, by Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of KGMU U.P., Lucknow on 112th Foundation day 24 Dec. 2016.

Name of Visitors & Guest

Dr. S.P. Singh, Add. Professor, Deptt. Of Orthodontics, PGI, Chandigarh Visited on 2/02/15. Dr. Suryakant Das , Head, SCB, Govt. Dental College, Cuttak visited on 27/09/16. Dr. Rakesh Malhotra (Eminent Clinician of New Delhi) Visited on 8/04/16. Dr. Biju Abraham, Chairman Public Awareness Committee, IOS Visited on 31/07/17