Introduction
The Department of Periodontology, University Medical & Dental College Faisalabad, is committed to excellence in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases. As an integral component of the dental education program, the department provides comprehensive clinical training to undergraduate and postgraduate students, enabling them to understand the fundamental principles of periodontal health, soft-tissue management, and oral rehabilitation.
Through evidence-based teaching, hands-on clinical exposure, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the department aims to prepare competent, ethical and confident clinicians capable of delivering high-quality periodontal care to the community.
Vision
To be a leading center of periodontal education, research, and clinical excellence—advancing oral health through innovation, patient-centered care, and professional integrity.
Mission
- To deliver high-quality periodontal education based on the latest scientific evidence.
- To train dental professionals who demonstrate clinical competence, ethical practice, and compassion.
- To promote preventive oral health education in the community.
- To foster a culture of research, innovation, and continuous professional development.
- To provide advanced periodontal services with a focus on patient comfort, safety, and long-term oral health.
Objectives
- To educate students on the etiology, diagnosis, classification, and management of periodontal diseases.
- To provide hands-on training in both non-surgical and basic surgical periodontal procedures.
- To develop students’ critical thinking, diagnostic skills, and treatment planning abilities.
- To promote awareness regarding periodontal health and its relationship with systemic wellbeing.
- To encourage participation in research projects, seminars, journal clubs, and scientific activities.
- To maintain high standards of patient care with emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and follow-up maintenance.
- To strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration with other dental and medical specialties.
Our Commitments
- Delivering ethical, evidence-based periodontal care to every patient.
- Ensuring high-quality education and clinical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Promoting preventive dentistry and encouraging lifelong oral hygiene habits.
- Maintaining a safe, patient-centred environment with strict sterilization and infection-control protocols.
- Supporting research and innovation within the specialty of Periodontology.
- Encouraging professional growth through seminars, journal clubs, workshops, and continuous faculty development.
- Providing compassionate treatment, respecting patient dignity and comfort at every step.