Dentistry is the branch of science that deals with the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body provided by a dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law.

Department of Dentistry aims for a mission in providing excellence in the areas of clinical practices, academic research, education and training by providing highest quality  dental treatment modalities to the patients, achieving a reputation for the highest quality research as well as teaching and providing an environment in department  that stimulates intellectual and professional development. 

Department of Dentistry ascribes to  AIIMS values as
( Affordable Integrated Innovative Motivated method of Spreading smiles) 

• A - Affordable – Treatment for every patient
• I  -  Integrity: By being true to one self and acting with high moral and professional principles.
• I  -  Innovation in research field
• M -  Motivated- to work towards a desired common goal of the institute.
• S  - Spreading Smiles.

Scope of Dentistry involves:

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  1.Prevention of all oral diseases.
  2. Diagnose and manage the oral diseases and dental malformations
  3. Prepare artificial prosthesis for repair and replacement of missing or defective parts of oral cavity.
  4. Enhancing the facial esthetics through smile designing.