Department of oral biology and Genomic studies
In 1998 the Department of Oral Biology was
established at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental
Sciences (ABSMIDS) under Mangalore University of
Karnataka state.
The Department of Oral Biology is
first of its kind introduced and established in India.
Ongoing activities within re-shaped Oral Biology &
Genomic Studies (OBGS)
- [Gene and Genetic studies)
- Research related to Fluoride, Cariology, Diabetes
Mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and its impact on oral health,
mineralised tissue research and imaging are
worth mentioning. But the main focus and the
pivotal activity of the department is Oral Cancer
Prevention and Control, and with this, the unit is
rightly operating an extraordinary nicotine
replacement therapy (NRT) services
-comprising NRT clinical practice, training
sessions and tobacco related addiction
researches. The oral cancer unit aims to identify
unique Tumor Suppressor Genes (its deletions
and mutations) which is associated mainly with
smokeless tobacco (ST) habits.
- PhD and Master's Degree Programme of OBGS
- MSc in Oral Biology & Genomic Studies and
running PhD degree programmes. Most of the
PhD projects are designed to investigate specific
objectives related to prevention and control of
oral and head-neck cancer.
Fluoride & Health
The special focus for interventions of Pavagada
Pavagada: a taluk of Tumkura District of the state)
fluorosis has given the high alert, and the Nitte
University allotted start-up fund to proceed for
treatment in collaboration with integrated rural
health services run by Sri Ramakrishna
Shevashrama of Psavagada, Tumkura,
Product and Device Development unit
Another important division of the department of
product and device development, of them
fortified artificial saliva, Fluoride mouth wash,
Fluoride varnish are produced and freshly
prepared for controlled supply
- Continuing Professional Development of the
unit of Educational Development
- Concerning educational development, the
department regularly organizes the programmes
for continuous professional development and
translational workshop-seminars where number
of working-group meeting has been carried out
and a very good numbers are coming up as well
Until today from last 4 years 17 CPD have been
organised successfully
- Board of Studies (BOS) of Nitte University AB
Shetty Dental College approved Certificate
course
- Recently the Board of Studies of Nitte University
AB Shetty Dental College has approved to offer a
certificate course on advanced general dental
practices -- jointly Nara Medical University
Japan and ours.
- Extended / Extra-mural programme at home and
abroad
- Department is conducting off campus training
and educational programmes at home and
abroad.
- Indian Academy of Oral Biology (AOB-
Registered charity as per society registration act
of Govt of Karnataka)
- The department is privileged to host an office of
the Indian Academy of Oral Biology (IAOB), a
non-profit voluntary organization which aims
not only looking after the professional interest,
also supplementing and complementing oral
biological research activities of the department
- Bone and Hard Tissue Regeneration
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- Dr. Shhanawaz, faculty in the Oral Biology and
Genomic Studies is involved in bone research,
image analysis, evidence based practice
incorporating the concept of minimally invasive
dentistry. He is underway to pursue the re-
generative tissue researches on bone and tooth
Vision
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To build a humane society through excellence in education and health care
Mission
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To develop a Centre of Excellence imparting quality education, generating competent, skilled manpower to face the scientific and social challenges, with a high degree of credibility, integrity, ethical standards and social concern
Services
Achievements