The Department of Periodontology at Pacific Dental College & Research Centre, Udaipur, is a specialized department dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone.

The department also focuses on dental Implantology and the management of peri-implant diseases. It is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach.

The department provides comprehensive clinical and academic training to undergraduate students, with emphasis on non-surgical periodontal therapy. The training includes:

  • Anatomy and physiology of periodontal tissues
  • Etiology, diagnosis, and classification of periodontal diseases
  • Comprehensive periodontal examination and charting
  • Oral hygiene instructions and patient motivation
  • Plaque control measures and preventive Periodontics
  • Scaling and root planing
  • Management of gingival and periodontal diseases through non-surgical approaches
  • Periodontal maintenance therapy and follow-up care
  • Infection control and patient management

The undergraduate program aims to develop competence in preventive and non-surgical management of periodontal diseases while fostering ethical and patient-centered dental practice.

The postgraduate program offers advanced education and hands-on training in both non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy, enabling students to manage complex periodontal conditions and perform specialized procedures.

Advanced Non-Surgical Therapy
  • Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Management of advanced periodontal diseases
  • Evidence-based periodontal care and adjunctive therapies
  • Management of medically compromised patients
  • Periodontal maintenance and supportive therapy
  • Surgical Periodontal Therapy
  • Periodontal flap surgeries
  • Gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
  • Mucogingival and periodontal plastic surgeries
  • Regenerative periodontal procedures, including bone grafting and guided tissue regeneration
  • Crown lengthening procedures
  • Furcation management
  • Pre-prosthetic periodontal surgeries
  • Dental implant placement and peri-implant therapy
  • Management of periodontal emergencies and interdisciplinary cases
  • Academic and Research Activities

The department actively engages students in:

  • Seminars and journal clubs
  • Case presentations and treatment discussions
  • Research projects and scientific publications
  • Clinical demonstrations and workshops
  • Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programs and outreach activities

The Department of Periodontology strives to:

  • Deliver comprehensive and evidence-based periodontal and implant care.
  • Train undergraduate and postgraduate students to achieve clinical competence and professional excellence.
  • Promote research, innovation, and lifelong learning.
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical patient management.
  • Contribute to community oral health through preventive and educational initiatives.