Department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Students are encouraged to develop a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to treatment, and to Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a surgical specialty focusing on reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, the oral cavity, head and neck, mouth, and jaws, as well as facial cosmetic surgery/facial plastic surgery including cleft lip and cleft palate surgery. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialty field of dentistry that includes investigation and surgical management of various types of diseases and deformities occurring in the mouth, jaw, head and neck region. The Department offers an immersive and hands-on learning experience with the chance to observe faculty members in complex procedures and surgeries. Students work closely with other medical streams to ensure the best medical care for their patient.
Head of the Department
Dr. jyotsna jha (Prof and HOD)
BDS- Manipal College Of Dental Sciences , Manipal ,Karnataka – 2007
MDS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences , Karnataka -2011
FAGE – Fellow of Academy of General Education Manipal – 2007.
PhD – Geetanjali Medical University, Rajasthan – Pursuing
Special training undertaken
- Head and Neck Onco-surgery and Reconstruction at Regional Cancer Centre-Trivendrum, Kerala
- Cleft lip and palate & craniofacial surgery at GSR institute of Craniofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, Hyderabad
- Advanced Trauma Training in Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore .
- Dental Implant training from Osstem implants.
Achievements
- Gold medalist in various subjects in graduation from Manipal university.
- i-Next Nari award given by then chief minister Shri Harish Rawat in 2015 .
- Best Dentist Of Dehradun award given by Lions Club Of Dehradun in 2021
- 100 Powerful Women Of Uttarakhand award in 2022.
- Outstanding teacher award in 2012.
Professional memberships
- Member of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India.
- Member of IDA, Indian Dental Association.
- Member of International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons .
- Vice president (2023-24), Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India,Uttarakhand Branch
Publications
Singh M,Singh B,Jha J,Passi D,Sharma A,Goyal J. Efficacy Of Bioresorbable Plating System In The Treatment Of Pediatric Maxillary Fractures: A Short Clinical Study. Nat J Maxillofac Surg 2023;14:86-92
Jha J,Singh N,Bagui A,Mallick B,Gour K,Deb S,Mansoo,Abdul H.in vitro assessment pf primary stability of dental implants placed under cyclic loading with different parameters: an original research study.J Chemical Health Risks 2023;13(6):2409-2413.
Jha J,Jha,S.A Comparative Study Of Electrosurgery And Scalpel Surgery In Minor Oral Surgery .Indian Journal Of Applied Research 2019;9 (1 ): 221-223.
Jha J,Jha,S. Diagnostic Dilemma In Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Of Mandible – A Case Report Global Journal For Research Analysis 2019; 8(7 ) :1-3
Jha J,Jha,S .Osteoporosis And Alveolar Bone Loss: A Review. Paripex – Indian Journal Of Research 2019; 8 (7 ):1-3.
Dev S,Jha J,Bagdi A,Agrawal K,Bagdi A.Osteo-Odonto-Kerato Prosthesis –Tooth In Eye Surgery For Visual Rehabilitation.Journal Of Indian Dental Association 2012 ;2(1) :31-32
Jha J,Jha,S. The Effectiveness Of The Two-Layered Closure Of Persistent Oroantral Fistula Using Buccal Fat Pad And Buccal Advancement Flap. Paripex – Indian Journal OF Research 2022 ; 11 (04 ):36-37.
Paul M , Khanduri M , Jha J,Sinh M,Puri T,Kashyap V.Dermatoglyphics and cheiloscopy in inheritance of oral clefts in north Indian population . Nat J Maxillofac Surg; 2024\
Paul M , Khanduri M , Jha J,Sinh M,Puri T,Kashyap V.Dermatoglyphics and cheiloscopy in inheritance of oral clefts in north Indian population . Nat J Maxillofac Surg; 2024\