The department of maxillofacial surgery is responsible for the surgical treatment of acquired, congenital, and traumatic disorders involving the jaws and facial regions, as well as developmental diseases affecting these areas. Other areas in which the department plays a major role include facial fractures, head and neck malignancies, and salivary gland illnesses. Maxillofacial injuries, cysts and tumors, mouth cancer, orthognathic surgery, bone transplant, distraction, and cleft lip and palate are all major operations included in the expertise of maxillofacial surgery. The department trains students at the undergraduate level in the minor surgical operations performed and provides them with the requisite information and abilities.

                                                  

WHY CHOOSE ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY IN AL-AZHAR??

ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY

VIRTUAL PLANNING FOR ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY

TRAUMA CASES

LE FORT2 AND 3 FRACTURES

TRAUMA- CONDYLE, LEFORT-3, ORBITAL FLOOR

ONCOLOGY

 

PATHOLOGY

TMJ DISORDER MANAGEMENT

IMPLANTOLOGY

The OMFS Implantology Unit is committed to providing advanced dental implant treatment with precision, safety, and excellence. Under the supervision of experienced faculty and specialists, implant placement is performed by postgraduate students using modern digital planning techniques and evidence-based protocols. Our unit offers comprehensive implant rehabilitation, restoring function, aesthetics, and patient confidence through predictable and long-lasting treatment outcomes.

The unit serves as a center for advanced clinical training and patient care, combining academic excellence with state-of-the-art implant dentistry to deliver high-quality treatment at affordable costs.

CASUALTY  CASES:

FACIAL ESTHETIC CLINIC

At Al-Azhar Dental College, the Facial Aesthetic Clinic is dedicated to enhancing facial harmony, rejuvenating appearance, and improving patient confidence through evidence-based, minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. Established under the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the clinic combines advanced facial aesthetic techniques with expert clinical care to deliver safe, natural, and personalized treatment outcomes. The clinic was inaugurated in 2025 as part of the institution's commitment to expanding comprehensive facial care services.

HAIR RESTORATIVE PROCEDURES

DIMPLEOPLASTY

EARLOBE REPAIR

Vision

To impart high quality education and guidance to the students of our institute and to leave a mark of excellence in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.

Mission

We are responsible for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of acquired, congenital, and traumatic disorders involving the jaws and facial regions, as well as developmental deformities and disorders of these areas. Other areas in which the department plays a major role include the management of facial fractures, cysts and tumors of head and neck, and salivary gland disorders. The department makes sure that the undergraduate level students are confident to successfully perform complicated and uncomplicated exodontia, basic management of cysts and tumors, trauma of facial region and successfully diagnose and guide patients who report with any of the above mentioned conditions, diseases or disorders.

Objectives

  1. To provide prompt and exceptional on and off campus clinical care to the community in the field of Maxillofacial Surgery.
  2. To advance educational quality and knowledge by making a  headway in research oriented work.
  3. To begin a Post Graduate programme and train the residents to diagnose and treat the various conditions related to the maxillofacial region.

Message from the Head of Department

As the Head of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I consider it a privilege to be a part of this esteemed institute that provides us with the best facilities and support required. Our department provides an active co-operative learning environment for the under graduate students. Our team consists of experienced teachers and promising young faculty with clinical expertise. Their outstanding passion for the profession enables us to provide excellent theoretical and practical education to the undergraduate students. With an attachment to the Al-Azhar Medical College with a completely functioning casualty and well- equipped operating theatre facilities we are looking forward to begin a postgraduate resident training program soon.

Members of the Faculty

OMFS
Dr. Mohan
Dr Mohan S
BDS, MDS
Head of the Department and Professor
Dr Shanker
Dr Sankar Vinod Vichattu
BDS, MDS
Professor
Dr Hisham
Dr. Hisham M. Ibrahim
BDS, MDS
Professor
Dr Sunil
Dr. Sunil R
BDS, MDS
Reader
Dr Abhilash
Dr. Abhilash Mathews Thomas
BDS, MDS
Senior Lecturer
Dr Riny
Dr Riny George
BDS, MDS
Senior Lecturer
Dr Vineeth
Dr Vineeth John
BDS, MDS
Senior Lecturer
Dr Cyril
Dr. Cyril Pulliyan Varghese
BDS
Junior Lecturer

Achievements:

Conferences:

Celebrations:

Facilities

Department
  • Dental chairs – 35
  • Autoclave – 4
  • Fumigator – 1
  • Minor Surgical Kit – 7
  • Trauma Set – 1
  • Emergency Kit – 1
  • Cleft Lip and Palate Kit – 1
  • Pulse Oximeter – 1
  • Recovery Room – 1
  • Major Operation Theatre with all facilities as per MCI guidelines – In the Medical College
  • In-Patient Beds – In the Medical College
  • Computer with Internet Connection – 1
  • Refrigerator – 1

The department is also equipped with a department library, audio visual room, seminar room, lecture hall which can accommodate upto 50 students and a sterilization room.

Events Organized