Publih Health Dentistry

Department Overview

The Department of Public Health Dentistry provides students with a comprehensive learning experience, including clinical case discussions, field visits, project assignments, seminars, and innovative teaching methods. Emphasis is placed on activity-based and active learning to enhance practical skills and critical thinking.

Public health dentistry focuses on preventing oral diseases at the community level, encompassing various preventive measures through community dental programs. The department takes charge of planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating these initiatives. Dental public health measures such as School Dental health screening, education, pit and fissure sealant application, and fluoride mouth rinsing are emphasized. Outreach programs, like dental camps and the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) – 'Dentistry on wheels,' reach underserved areas, providing vital dental care. Two peripheral dental health care centers at Ponnai and Kuttipuram offer valuable clinical exposure to interns, contributing to community oral health. This commitment to promoting oral health and community-based care empowers the next generation of dental professionals in public health dentistry.

Why Public Health Dentistry Department is Special ?

Vision

Striving to achieve optimum oral health of the community through application of scientific knowledge and clinical skills of Public health dentistry.

Mission

Development of comprehensive oral health programmes to cater to unmet needs of the community through effective collaboration with external stakeholders.
Enabling students to understand their unique roles and responsibilities in preventing oral diseases & promoting oral health of individuals & communities.
Promotion of interdisciplinary community based oral health care research.
Competency enhancement of faculty members to help them realize their career objectives

Department Facilities

Mobile dental Van
Department Museum
Department Library
Portal dental Chair
Sterilization Unit
Health education Models
Audio Visual Aids

Department Contact Info

Department of PHD

Malabar Dental College & Research Centre Manoor, Chekanoor Rd, Mudur P.O Edappal, Malappuram, Dt Pin : 679578

+91 7034555521
info@macity.edu.in

Mon – Fri 8:30A.M. – 4:00P.M.

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Department Faculty

Reader and Head of Department

Dr. Abdul Saheer is a dedicated academic and researcher with a strong foundation in dentistry and public health. He completed his BDS from Century Dental College, Kasargod, and his MDS in Public Health Dentistry from Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College, Bangalore. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD at the Kerala University of Health Sciences, focusing on "Oral Health and General Health Among Old Age Groups in Northern Kerala." Additionally, he is pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics (PGDAST) from Indira Gandhi Open University to further enhance his expertise.

Dr. Saheer serves as a research consultant at Zone School of Business Studies, London. He has earned a Level 4 Award in IQA of Assessment Process and Practice (RQF) from London. Passionate about education, he specializes in Biostatistics and Research Methodology and runs a popular online Youtube teaching platform, "Dentistry n More," with over 40,000 subscribers.

A prolific scholar, Dr. Saheer has published over 40 articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He is also the holder of a UK patent for designing a smart dental mirror. His contributions to both academia and clinical practice underscore his commitment to advancing the field of dentistry.