{"id":3983,"date":"2024-07-24T14:38:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T09:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/?page_id=3983"},"modified":"2026-08-20T16:52:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:22:16","slug":"department-of-orthodontics-and-dentofacial-orthopedics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/?page_id=3983","title":{"rendered":"Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute. Since the establishment of our institution in 2002, the department has remained committed to excellence in patient care, clinical training, and academic advancement. The postgraduate program was established in 2010, marking a significant milestone in our pursuit of specialized education and advanced clinical training. The department serves as a centre for comprehensive orthodontic care, specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion and dentofacial discrepancies. 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The department comprises dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate clinics, a preclinical laboratory, seminar room, departmental library, sterilization room, faculty room, postgraduate common room, and a patient-friendly waiting area. The departmental laboratory is equipped with essential orthodontic laboratory facilitiesfor the fabrication and processing of orthodontic appliances. Advanced diagnostic and treatment planning facilities include NemoCeph\u2122 software for digital cephalometric analysis and Ministar\u2122Thermoforming unit for appliance fabrication. In 2025, the department further enhanced its digital orthodontic services with the introduction of an iTero\u2122Intraoral Scanner and Clear Aligner Therapy. 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Since the establishment of our institution in 2002, the department has remained committed to excellence in patient care, clinical training, and academic advancement. The postgraduate program was established in 2010, marking a significant milestone in our pursuit of specialized education and advanced clinical training. The department serves as a centre for comprehensive orthodontic care, specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion and dentofacial discrepancies. Through evidence-based clinical practice, innovative teaching methodologies, and research-oriented education, we strive to provide high-quality patient care while training future orthodontists to become competent clinicians, researchers, and academicians. Vision-Mission Infrastructure Faculty Member Special Cases Vision To produce globally competent orthodontic professionals having great human values to serve the community with knowledge and evidence-based practice, that enhances facial aesthetics, clinical efficiency with advanced technology, providing comfortable, fast-acting treatment alternatives, and improving patient satisfaction in an empathetic, tailored environment. Mission The mission of our department is to advance the oral health and quality of life of patients through specialized care, education, and research. It focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of mal-aligned teeth and jaw irregularities, aiming to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Clinical Excellence and Patient Care: To deliver the highest quality care\u2014preventive, interceptive, and corrective\u2014using modern techniques like fixed braces, clear aligners, and orthognathic surgery to achieve healthy, functional, and aesthetic smiles. Education and Training: To educate undergraduate and postgraduate students, fostering evidence-based clinical competence, critical thinking, and ethical practice in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Research and Innovation: To advance the field through cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and the integration of new technologies for treating complex craniofacial abnormalities. Community Welfare: To improve public health by increasing accessibility to orthodontic services and promoting oral wellness within the community. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure The Department is equipped with modern infrastructure and advanced technologies that support excellence in patient care, clinical training, and academic activities. The department comprises dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate clinics, a preclinical laboratory, seminar room, departmental library, sterilization room, faculty room, postgraduate common room, and a patient-friendly waiting area. The departmental laboratory is equipped with essential orthodontic laboratory facilitiesfor the fabrication and processing of orthodontic appliances. Advanced diagnostic and treatment planning facilities include NemoCeph\u2122 software for digital cephalometric analysis and Ministar\u2122Thermoforming unit for appliance fabrication. In 2025, the department further enhanced its digital orthodontic services with the introduction of an iTero\u2122Intraoral Scanner and Clear Aligner Therapy. In addition to contemporary fixed orthodontic treatment modalities, the department provides comprehensive myofunctional therapy and dentofacial orthopaedic treatment, ensuring holistic and patient-centered orthodontic care. \u2728 Excellence in Education &#038; Research Beyond clinical care, the department serves as a centre for academic excellence, research, and professional development. Academic Activities Undergraduate Pre-Clinical &#038; Clinical Training Postgraduate Education and Research Case Presentations and Treatment Planning Sessions Clinical and Preclinical Training Evidence-Based Orthodontic Practice Interdisciplinary Academic Activities Community Outreach and Awareness Programs Dr. JAVED SODAWALA Professor &#038; HOD Email-id &#8211; Dr. PIYUSH KHANDELWAL Professor Email-id &#8211; Dr. RUDRAPRATAP SINGH THAKUR Reader Email-id &#8211; Dr. TANUSHA MAHOBIYA Reader E-mail id &#8211; Dr. SONAM PARAKH Reader E-mail id &#8211; Dr. VEETHIKA JHA Senior Lecturer E-mail id &#8211; Dr. SAMKIT BOTHRA Senior Lecturer E-mail id &#8211; Dr. ARIHANT GOLCHA Senior Lecturer E-mail id &#8211; Dr. BENAZEER HUSSAIN Senior Lecturer E-mail id &#8211; Dr. PRAGATI JAIN Senior Lecturer E-mail id &#8211; Special Cases Gallery<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6938,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3983"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3983"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3983\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6940,"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3983\/revisions\/6940"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdcri.edu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}