Vision :

• To establish an advanced screening and radiographic (OPG/CBCT/Extraoral radiographs) centre for appropriate diagnosis.
• To introduce advanced technologies (Laser/Implants/ CAD-CAM scanner and lab) for enabling better care & advanced treatment options for the patients.
• To procure Mobile Dental Van for arranging oral health check-up and treatment camps in surrounding villages.
• To establish a Government Dental College with all dental specialties and treatment options under one roof to benefit patients and produce well trained graduates in field of dentistry.

Mission :

• Department of Dentistry is committed to provide dental health care including diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the conditions, diseases and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial region and its associated structures. Department offers undergraduate medical students exposure to Dental specialty through lectures, seminars and case discussion.

Services Provided

• Routine diagnosis and radiographic examination of tooth and associated structures.
• Early diagnosis, follow-up and management of Precancerous lesions and Conditions like Leukoplakia /OSMF/Others.
• Restorative procedures: Light Cure Composite Resin restorations, Silver Amalgam and Glass Ionomer Cement restorations.
• Root Canal Treatment.
• Dental Extractions, third molar impactions and other minor surgical procedures.
• Surgical management of maxillofacial trauma, pathologies and temporomandibular disorders.
• Prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patients with partial/ complete dentures.
• Preventive, Interceptive and Corrective Orthodontic treatment.
• Conduct BLS and COLs workshops for medical and paramedical staffs and students and also the lay people.
• Oral prophylaxis

Projects: PhD on Oral cancer diagnosis By Dr. Avinash Kashid

Research & Publications of Dentistry

• Authors – Avinash L. Kashid, S.P.Kumbhare.
  Topic – Osteoma of mandibular Condyle – A rare Entity.
  Published At – Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental sciences.

• Authors – Avinash L.Kashid, S.P. Kumbhare, R.S.Sathawane, R.N.Mody.
  Topic – Comparative evaluation of Radiographic features of Jaws and teeth on OPG in Thalassaemia major patients and Normal Individuals.
  Published At – Int J Current Research and Review

• Authors – Pranali Satpute, Lalita Yadav, Riyaz Ahmed, Avinash Kashid and Kalpak Peter.
  Topic – Herbal tooth powder induced Erythema Multiformae.
  Published At – J clinical diagnosis Research

• Authors – Borase AP, Kashid AL, Mohatta A.
  Topic – Association of Body mass index and risk of Oral submucous fibrosis in Maharshtra , India.
  Published At – J Adv Med Dent Science

• Authors – Archana Borase, Saleem sheikh, Avinash kashid, Anand Mohatta.
  Topic – A study of Influence of Season on the Lip Prints.
  Published At – International journal Res Med.

• Authors – Kashid Al, Dahire PL , Anerao RD.
  Topic – Prevalence of premalignant Lesions of oral cavity and its socio demographic correlates: A cross sectional study from SRTR Rural Govt. Medical College , Ambajogai.
  Published At – Annals of International Medical and Dental research

• Authors – Dr. Shilpa Devdatt Kulkarni, Wasundhara Bhad
  Topic – Association Between mandibular Prognathism (MP) and Matrilin 1 gene in central India Population – A cross Sectional Study
  Published At – Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society

• Authors – Avinash Kashid, Akshara Shitole
  Topic – Management of foreign body in tooth by Endodontic treatment
  Published At – ‘Impression’ Official Publication in IDA Kolhapur Branch

• Authors – Avinash Kashid , Patil AA
  Topic – Ectodermal Dysplasia –A case of X-linked recessive Disorder
  Published At – Journal of Evolution of medical and dental sciences

• Authors – Rupali vaidya , Avinash Kashid
  Topic – Cellular Haemangioma – A rare case Report
  Published At – Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral surgery, Oral pathology and Oral radiology