Department of Orthodontics

The mission of the Department of Orthodontics is to align seamlessly with the overarching mission of the institution by promoting excellence in dental education, patient care, and research.

**Its key highlights include:**
• **Patient Care:** Provide quality orthodontic care to correct dental and facial irregularities and improve oral health and function.
• **Education:** Provide outstanding education and clinical training to undergraduate dental students in orthodontics.
• **Research:** Encourage research in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment techniques, and the growth and development of dental and facial structures.
• **Treatment Planning:** Develop students’ skills in diagnosing malocclusions and planning appropriate orthodontic treatments.
• **Professionalism:** Maintain high ethical standards and promote patient-centered care, professional responsibility, and lifelong learning.