The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar is dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare for infants, children, adolescents, and children with special healthcare needs. The department focuses on preventive, restorative, interceptive, rehabilitative, and surgical management of pediatric oral and dental conditions, while fostering a child-friendly environment that promotes positive dental experiences.
Our mission is to ensure optimal oral health for every child through excellence in patient care, education, research, community outreach, and preventive dentistry.
The department admits 3 postgraduate students per year, enabling us to provide state-of-the-art dental facilities to every pediatric patient.
To be a centre of excellence in pediatric oral healthcare, education, research and community service by nurturing healthy smiles and promoting lifelong oral health habits among children.
“Healthy Smiles Today, Healthy Futures Tomorrow.”
M.D.S, Ph.D — Professor and Head of Department
Dr. Vipin Ahuja
ProfessorM.D.S, Ph.D
M.D.S — Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere
Ph.D — D.M.I.H.E.R, Wardha
16+ years experience
Dr. M. Krishna Sagar
Associate ProfessorM.D.S
M.D.S — Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai
9+ years experience
Dr. Ankita Dixit
Associate ProfessorM.D.S
M.D.S — Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore
8+ years experience
Dr. Keyur Joshi
Assistant ProfessorM.D.S, Ph.D Scholar
M.D.S — K. M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara
Ph.D Scholar — Dharam C Desai University, Nadiad
16+ years experience
Dr. Deepika Chari
Assistant ProfessorM.D.S, Ph.D Scholar
M.D.S — K. M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara
Ph.D Scholar — Gujarat University
4+ years experience
Dr. Varsha Shukla
TutorB.D.S
B.D.S — Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad
30+ years experience
Dr. Mandakini Naliyapara
TutorB.D.S
B.D.S — Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar
16+ years experience
Dr. Khushbu Yagnik
TutorB.D.S
B.D.S — K. M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara
18+ years experience
The department is equipped with:
The department provides comprehensive pediatric dental care under one roof.
These procedures help restore function, esthetics and confidence in children affected by extensive dental disease.
Early diagnosis and management of developing malocclusions are undertaken to guide proper growth and development.
Emergency and definitive treatment for traumatic dental and soft tissue injuries.
The department performs all pediatric oral surgical procedures.
For anxious, uncooperative, medically compromised, or very young children requiring extensive dental treatment:
These techniques help create a comfortable and positive dental experience for children.
The department actively contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate dental education, and believes in extending oral healthcare beyond the hospital premises.
The department also promotes the holistic development of students through academic, cultural and social initiatives.
Undergraduate training in the department includes:
Postgraduate training in the department includes:
Research and innovation form a core part of the department's postgraduate programme. Postgraduate students are guided through research methodology training and dissertation work, with dedicated research support facilities available within the department.
The department was awarded at the ISPPD conference, Delhi (2026) for its World Oral Health Day celebration.
Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Government Dental College & Hospital, Jamnagar
Pathikashram, Main Road, Navagam, Jamnagar, Gujarat – 361008
Phone: 0288-2550352
Email: dean.gdchjamnagar@gmail.com
