Department

Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

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Head of Department

Dr. Vipin Ahuja

MDS (Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry), Professor

Pedodontics
Est. 1991
8 Faculty Members
Overview

About the Department

The Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry at GDCH Jamnagar focuses on comprehensive oral health care for infants, children, and adolescents. The department follows a child-friendly approach with specially designed treatment areas and behaviour management protocols that help children develop a positive attitude toward dental visits.

The department provides both preventive and restorative services for children including management of early childhood caries, space maintenance, and interceptive orthodontics. It also caters to children with special health care needs through adapted treatment approaches.

Key Services

  • Early childhood caries management
  • Pit and fissure sealants
  • Pulpectomy and pulpotomy in primary teeth
  • Space maintainers
  • Interceptive orthodontics
  • Preventive oral health programmes
  • Management of dental trauma in children
  • Dental care for children with special needs
Teaching Strength

Faculty Members

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Dr. Vipin Ahuja

Professor

MDS (Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)

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Dr. Krushna Sagar

Associate Professor

MDS (Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)

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Dr. Ankita Dixit

Associate Professor

MDS (Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)

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Dr. Keyur Joshi

Assistant Professor

MDS (Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)

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Dr. Deepika Chari

Assistant Professor

MDS (Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)

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Dr. Varsha Shukla

Tutor

BDS

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Dr. Mandakini Naliyapara

Tutor

BDS

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Dr. Khushbu Yagnik

Tutor

BDS