Orthodontics is the science of correction of irregular teeth and jaws. It has the unique distinction of being dentistry’s first specialty. The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics was established as a specialized unit at ACDS way back in 2001 at inception. The department was initially located in a room at the old campus location at Mercury Lines, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad prior to moving into the spacious current location in May 2003. Post graduate training in Orthodontics( MDS) started in the year 2012 with 5batches of students completing the course and 3 currently in training. Orthodontics is taught at the undergraduate level in the 3rd and 4th years of training. Thirteen batches of BDS students have completed their dental training at ACDS and are pursuing their profession in all parts of the country and abroad. Orthodontics as a specialty is the most sought after due to the ability of an orthodontist to positively influence growth and development and bring about significant facial and dental changes in their patients. The period of post graduate training is 3 years and is rigorous. ACDS as an institution, has been blessed with an abundant number of patients from all walks of life visiting the institution for their dental treatment. Post graduate trainees are able to diagnose and treat a large number of malocclusions using the latest and best mechanotherapies. Treatment of all dental and skeletal malocclusions is undertaken in the department with patients ranging in ages between 8 and 65 years. The latest treatment modalities including Damon self ligation, clear aligners, orthodontic implants and orthognathic surgical procedures are undertaken routinely. The department has highly trained and efficient faculty in addition to the latest equipment in order to provide the best possible treatment to a large segment of the population. Some needy patients are also treated free of cost. The department also looks after the orthodontic needs of the community by being a part of regular dental screening camps and improving awareness of orthodontic problems. Post graduate trainees undertake a wide variety of treatment procedures, do active research as a part of their curriculum, attend national and international conferences, seminars and workshops as part of overall development. Additionally, the faculty and students also publish their research findings and clinical work in journals of national and international repute. The mission of the department is to generate, spread knowledge and serve the community at large in the best possible way by being a center of excellence. The vision is to advance orthodontic treatment and health by creating and fostering leaders in clinical care, research and education who strive for eminence by overall integration of knowledge encompassing multiple disciplines.
Name: Dr. Prasad ChitraDesignation: Professor and Head of DepartmentDepartment: Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopaedicsEmail/Contact Info: prasadchitra24@gmail.com
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities:1. Dean of Academic Section2. Examiner for UG & PG University exams3. Supervise UG and PG students in the clinic4. PG Guide5. Guiding PG’s with their LD and short studies6. Supervise PG students in the clinical work7. Guiding UG students in Pre-Clinical work8. Taking theory classes for IV BDS9. Member of various College boards
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Name: Dr. Pradeep Raj GDesignation: ReaderDepartment: Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopaedicsEmail/Contact Info: drpradeepraj@yahoo.co.in
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities:1. Examiner for UG & PG University exams2. Incharge for III BDS Students3. Guiding PG’s with their LD and short studies4. Guiding UG students in poster presentation and article writing5. Taking theory classes for III & IV BDS6. Supervise UG and PG students in the clinic7. Member of various College boardsv
Name: Dr.Jangam SowmyaDesignation: ReaderDepartment: Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopaedicsEmail/Contact Info: jangam.sowmya11@gmail.com
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities:1. Incharge for Theory and Practical for 3rd BDS & 4th BDS students
Name: DR. GYANDA MISHRADesignation: Senior LecturerDepartment: OrthodonticsEmail/Contact Info: drgyanda@gmail.comm
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities: 1. Supervise UG and PG students in the clinic 2. Supervise PG students in the clinical work. 3. Taking theory classes for III AND IV BDS 4. Member of Interdisciplinary cases management committee
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Name: Dr.Shubhnita VermaDesignation: Senior LecturerDepartment: Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopaedicsEmail/Contact Info: shubhnitaverma31@gmail.com
Department of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics at Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad is equipped with:
NAME: DR. BHARAT POONIADEPARTMENT: OTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICSYEAR: 2020-2023EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: bharatpoonia786@gmail.com
NAME: DR..PARTHIBAN VDEPARTMENT: OTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICSYEAR: 2020-2023EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: parthibaan6@gmail.com
NAME: DR PASUPUREDDI KEERTHANADEPARTMENT: ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPAEDICSYEAR: 2018-2021EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: kittureddy1994@gmail.com
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:PUBLICATIONS1. “In Vivo Comparison of Ultimate Tensile Strength of Nickel-Titanium Aligning Archwires Exposed to Fluoridated Mouthwash” in Orthodontic journal of Nepal (published Jan-June 2020)2. “Finite element analysis evaluation of forces generated with Damon Q and MBT Conventional Appliances” in Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics (published April -June 2020)3. “Dentoskeletal, soft tissue and airway effects of the advansync2 in patients with class ii div 1 mandibular retrognathism: a retrospective study” in International journal of Scientific Research (published Sep 2020)
ACHIEVEMENTS1. Second place in 54th IOC Research category (November 2019); E-poster competition2. First place in Damon bonding competition held at 54th IOC November 20193.First place in Virtual E-poster competition (MDS category) on “Impact of COVID-19 in dentistry” (August 2020)
NAME: Dr. Meghna MukhopadhyayDEPARTMENT: Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsYEAR: 2019-22EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: meghnamukho@gmail.com
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:1. Papillon-Levefre Syndrome, Journal of ACDS June 2018
NAME: DR. PAULIN PAULDEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPAEDICSYEAR: 2018-2021EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: paulinpaul93@gmail.com
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:1. Cone beam computed tomographic comparison of infrazygomatic crest bone thickness in patients with different facial types in orthodontic wave (accepted manuscript 2020).2. Best presentation of the session 24th IOS PG Students Convention.
NAME: DR. AGRIMA THAKURDEPARTMENT: OTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICSYEAR: 2019-2022EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: thakur.agrima@gmail.com
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:1. Best poster in Research category at 6th Telangana State Dental Conference (Dec 2019).2. Connect- Chancellor Governor’s Consolation Prize for essay on ‘COVID-19 and its implications on Social life’ (May 2020)
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS1. Removable Appliances2. Removable Splint Retainers3. Removable Myofunctional appliances4. Fixed Myofunctional appliances5. Interceptive Orthodontics6. TMJ Splints7. Fixed Retainers8. MBT 0.022” Fixed Orthodontic Appliances9. H4 Fixed Self Ligating Orthodontic Appliances10. Pitts 21 Fixed Self Ligating Orthodontic Appliances11. Damon Fixed Self Ligating Orthodontic Appliances12. Orthodontic Micro-Implant Procedures13. Surgical Orthodontics14. Clear Aligners15. Adult Orthodontic Treatment16. Multi-Disciplinary Orthodontics17. Headgears18. Esthetic Driven Orthodontic Procedures
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