Oral Pathology & Microbiology
Dr. Tabita Joy
Faculty/ HOD
Dr. Tabita Joy
Dr. Tabita Joy
Professor & Head of Department
BDS, MDS, PhD (Oral Pathology and Microbiology)
departmentoforalpathgdcmum@gmail.com
022-22620668/269
Third Floor of GDC Building, Room No. 301
| Sr. No. | Name of the Staff | Designation | DCI Reg. No. | Date of Appointment | Date of Promotion | Nature of Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Tabita Joy Chettiankandy | Professor & Head | A-5967 | 28/08/2000 | 17/01/2023 | Permanent |
| 2 | Dr. Manisha S. Ahire (Sardar) | Associate Professor | A-8419 | 01/10/2005 | 05/01/2024 | Permanent |
| 3 | Dr. Rashmi | Associate Professor | A-31877 | 01/10/2025 | – | Permanent |
| 4 | Dr. Salma Tadvi | Dental Surgeon | A-11517 | 15/10/2016 | – | Permanent |
| 5 | Dr. Villayat Ali | Assistant Professor | A-4673 | 11/02/2026 | – | Temporary |
| 6 | Dr. Shivani Singh | Assistant Professor | A-44470 | 16/02/2026 | – | Temporary |
| 7 | Dr. Fareha Rashid | Assistant Professor | A-12710 | 16/02/2026 | – | Temporary |
Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and pathology which deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research, diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations, and management of patients. Oral pathologists offer biopsy services for dental and medical professionals, and many also offer clinical diagnosis and manage clinics (clinical oral pathology)

Patient’s Routine complete hemogram is done in the Department.
Patients referred to the department are examined thoroughly and advised the proper counseling regarding the treatment.
Histopathological examination and diagnosis of various oral and maxillofacial pathological lesions are carried out.
Seminars on specific topics weekly.
Presentation and discussions on scientific articles from various international journals to update the advances in the field of Oral Pathology Microbiology and related basic sciences TWICE IN A WEEK.
Discussion on histopathological slides reported from the department and retrieved from archives of the departmental registry.
Histopathologic slide seminar on specific topics twice in 15 days.
Case history presentation on PowerPoint and patients referred to the department.
Active participation in seminars presented by the undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Art and Photography work related to Academic, Clinical, Conferences, CDE Programme Scientific Workshops. Photography Designing work related to Cultural Events, Sports and other Extra-Curricular Activities. Museum / Illustration work related to academic activities.
The department is equipped with the following advanced equipment.
- Hematological Analyzer
- Antigen retrieval system
- StereoMicroscope
- Polarizing Microscope
- Phase contrast Microscope
- Flourescent Microscope
Different courses offered by departments apart from BDS and MDS:
- Ph.D. course
- Teaching Dental Hygienist and Dental Mechanics students



| DR. PRAJYA BHARADWAJ | 3RD YEAR | 8447457569 |
| DR. GARIMA DIXIT | 3RD YEAR | 7835081630 |
| DR. ISHU BANSAL | 3RD YEAR | 9896630717 |
| DR. NIHARIKA KUMARI | 2ND YEAR | 7230936536 |
| DR. AKANKSHA BHOSALE | 2ND YEAR | 8788368192 |
| DR. AISHWARYA MANE | 2ND YEAR | 9284213916 |
| DR. ASHOK CHAWLA | 1ST YEAR | 9834843663 |
| DR. SANKET THOMBARE | 1ST YEAR | 7741879294 |
| DR. VAISHNAVI DHOMSE | 1ST YEAR | 7821055392 |
| Dr. Tabita Joy Chettiankandy | Professor and Head of the Department |
| Dr. Manisha Ahire (Sardar) | Associate Professor |
| Dr. Rashmi Hosalkar | Associate Professor |
| Dr. Salma Tadvi | Dental surgeon |
| Dr. Villayat Ali | Assistant Professor |
| Dr. Shivani Singh | Assistant Professor |
| Dr. Fareha Rashid | Assistant Professor |
Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and pathology which deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research, diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations, and management of patients. Oral pathologists offer biopsy services for dental and medical professionals, and many also offer clinical diagnosis and manage clinics (clinical oral pathology)

Patient’s Routine complete hemogram is done in the Department.
Patients referred to the department are examined thoroughly and advised the proper counseling regarding the treatment.
Histopathological examination and diagnosis of various oral and maxillofacial pathological lesions are carried out.
Seminars on specific topics weekly.
Presentation and discussions on scientific articles from various international journals to update the advances in the field of Oral Pathology Microbiology and related basic sciences TWICE IN A WEEK.
Discussion on histopathological slides reported from the department and retrieved from archives of the departmental registry.
Histopathologic slide seminar on specific topics twice in 15 days.
Case history presentation on PowerPoint and patients referred to the department.
Active participation in seminars presented by the undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Art and Photography work related to Academic, Clinical, Conferences, CDE Programme Scientific Workshops. Photography Designing work related to Cultural Events, Sports and other Extra-Curricular Activities. Museum / Illustration work related to academic activities.
The department is equipped with the following advanced equipment.
- Hematological Analyzer
- Antigen retrieval system
- StereoMicroscope
- Polarizing Microscope
- Phase contrast Microscope
- Flourescent Microscope
Different courses offered by departments apart from BDS and MDS:
- Ph.D. course
- Teaching Dental Hygienist and Dental Mechanics students



| DR. PRAJYA BHARADWAJ | 3RD YEAR | 8447457569 |
| DR. GARIMA DIXIT | 3RD YEAR | 7835081630 |
| DR. ISHU BANSAL | 3RD YEAR | 9896630717 |
| DR. NIHARIKA KUMARI | 2ND YEAR | 7230936536 |
| DR. AKANKSHA BHOSALE | 2ND YEAR | 8788368192 |
| DR. AISHWARYA MANE | 2ND YEAR | 9284213916 |
| DR. ASHOK CHAWLA | 1ST YEAR | 9834843663 |
| DR. SANKET THOMBARE | 1ST YEAR | 7741879294 |
| DR. VAISHNAVI DHOMSE | 1ST YEAR | 7821055392 |



