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Oral Pathology & Microbiology

Dr. Tabita Joy

Faculty/ HOD

Dr. Tabita Joy

Head of Department :

Dr. Tabita Joy

Designation :

Professor & Head of Department

Qualification :

BDS, MDS, PhD (Oral Pathology and Microbiology)

Email.id :

departmentoforalpathgdcmum@gmail.com

Contact No :

022-22620668/269

Location :

Third Floor of GDC Building, Room No. 301

Staff Details
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
Scope of Department

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 Services

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.

Academic Activities

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.

Clinical Activities

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.

Advanced Machinery

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

Logo Interpretation

Vision & Mission

Center of Excellence

Specialty Practice

PG Students Details
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
Staff Details
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
Scope of Department

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 Services

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.

Academic Activities

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.

Clinical Activities

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.

Advanced Machinery

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

Logo Interpretation

Vision & Mission

Center of Excellence

Specialty Practice

PG Students Details
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
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