History of the Department
The Department of Dentistry was established in June 2017 at Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital, Mumbai. The Out-Patient Department (OPD) is located on the ground floor of the main OPD building, adjacent to the Casualty Department.
For several years, the department functioned with Clinical Assistants who managed OPD services and performed dental procedures. A significant milestone was achieved in September 2024 when Dr. Resham Pakhmode joined as Assistant Professor and assumed charge as Head of the Department. The department currently comprises an Assistant Professor, Senior Resident, and Clinical Assistant.
The Dental OPD at Cama Hospital was subsequently entrusted to the G.T. Hospital Dental Team under the leadership of Dr. Resham Pakhmode and the guidance of Dr. Jitendra Deshmukh, Dean of Government Medical College and G.T. & Cama Hospitals.
Under the guidance of the then Dean, Dr. Jitendra Sankpal (currently Superintendent, G.T. Hospital), the department was upgraded with advanced dental equipment and a new dental chair. Soft Tissue Diode Laser procedures were introduced in April 2025, enabling minimally invasive periodontal treatments that provided faster patient recovery and reduced the need for local anesthesia.
The department further enhanced its diagnostic capabilities with the introduction of high-quality RVG (Radiovisiography) services following the installation of a new dental radiography machine in March 2025.
In addition to clinical services, the department actively promotes academic excellence and extracurricular activities, conducting various educational and professional development programs throughout the year.
Vision / Mission Statement
The Department of Dentistry is committed to providing high-quality dental care with a focus on patient well-being, ensuring excellence in treatment rather than volume of services.
The department follows a conservative treatment philosophy, emphasizing the preservation and restoration of natural oral hard and soft tissues, recognizing their inherent regenerative and reparative potential.
In addition to delivering comprehensive dental treatment services, the department actively conducts preventive oral health and general health check-up camps, public awareness programs, academic activities, and scientific events that benefit patients, students, and healthcare professionals alike.
OPD Number, Location, Days and Timings
Location: Department of Dentistry, Ground Floor, Main OPD Building, Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital, Mumbai.
Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: As per hospital OPD schedule.
OPD and Procedure Statistics (2025–2026)
| Month | OPD | Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 231 | 35 |
| February 2025 | 225 | 56 |
| March 2025 | 252 | 68 |
| April 2025 | 209 | 69 |
| May 2025 | 200 | 47 |
| June 2025 | 268 | 79 |
| July 2025 | 266 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 236 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 199 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 218 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 232 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 266 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 243 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 328 | 243 |
Last year data:
IPD count: NA
OPD count: Same as above (table)
Recent Updates (Last 1 Year: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026)
The Department of Dentistry conducted various health check-up camps, awareness programs, academic activities, and scientific events during the year:
International Women’s Day Celebration (March 2025): Conducted in collaboration with a counselor on the theme “Women in Medicine.”
World Oral Health Day (March 2025):
Oral health awareness camp for students of BMC Lord Harris School.
Oral health check-up camp for First Year MBBS students.
World Health Day Symposium (April 2025): Organized for MBBS students.
World No Tobacco Day (May 2025): Awareness interview broadcast on Akashwani.
Oral Hygiene Day (September 2025): Oral and personal hygiene awareness program for female nursing staff.
De-addiction Drive (October 2025): Awareness activities conducted for First Year MBBS students and Class IV staff.
Thanksgiving Program (December 2025): Interactive program organized at a BMC school with participation of Second Year MBBS students.
New Year Oral Healthcare Initiative (January 2026): Oral hygiene awareness talks conducted for working women.
National Periodontist Day (February 2026): Oral health check-up and treatment camp organized for interns.
World Cancer Day (March 2026): Symposium conducted on 4th and 5th March 2026.
World Oral Health Day Celebration Month (March 2026): Oral health check-up week and treatment camp organized for interns.
Dentist Day (March 2026): Integrated mentor-mentee session along with an oral health awareness activity at Lord Harris BMC School.
Additional Achievements and Developments
A clinical meeting was conducted by the Department of Dentistry in collaboration with the Department of Chest Medicine, Government Medical College, Mumbai, in January 2026.
Significant infrastructure development and equipment installation were undertaken during the year:
March 2025: Procurement and installation of a Dental Chair, Scaler Machine, Soft Tissue Diode Laser, RVG X-Ray Machine, and HP Computer.
November 2025 – February 2026: Procurement of consumable dental materials.
Dr. Resham Pakhmode, Assistant Professor, received the “Outstanding Contribution to Sports Dentistry Education” Award from the Indian Academy of Sports Dentistry, 2026.
| Name | Qualifications | Designation | Permanent / Contractual / Bonded | Total Teaching Experience | Specific Areas of Interest / Expertise | Special Awards Received by Faculty | Faculty Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Resham Pakhmode | BDS, MDS (Periodontology) | Assistant Professor | Contractual | 3 Years & 6 Months | Periodontal Procedures, Diode Laser Therapy |
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| Dr. Ashwini Chapane | BDS, MDS (Oral Surgery) | Senior Resident | Contractual | 1 Year | Surgical Disimpaction | Not Applicable |
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Photogallery
Laser assisted periodontal pocket therapy
Oral health awareness camp for senior citizens
Oral health awareness camp for ward patients
Oral health awareness camp in BMC School
Soft Tissue Diode Laser
Thanks giving program organised by Dental department and Councellors at GMC Mumbai
World Health Day 2025 & 2026 organised by Dental department
World Cancer Day organised by Departmrnt of Dentistry & Radiotherapy
Services offered by department:
1) Periodontal pocket therapy
2) Periodontal flap surgery
3) Gingival curettage
4) Gingival and periodontal abscess drainage
5) Dental extraction
6) Composite filling
7) GIC filling
8) Scaling
9) Single tooth crown
10)Root canal treatment
Specialized services offered by department:
1) Soft tissue Diode Laser therapy
2) Surgical disimpaction
3) Night guard
Publications in last 3 years of Dr. Resham Pakhmode:
1) Articles:
a) Tooth regeneration using USAG-1 gene: a review
2) Copyrights:
a) Establishing an oral oncology unit in dental colleges: A comprehensive, empathetic and holistic approach
b) Establishing sports dentistry in every dental college
3) Books:
a) Dental stem cells: Glimpses of Biology, Research and clinical applications
b) Medmosaic of extreme sport and extreme sports dentistry: An insight
c) Paleo Dentistry: A concise compilation of fascinating science
Presentations/ Lectures delivered in last 3 Years by Dr. Resham Pakhmode:
1) Use of stem cell in Implant Dentistry. Will it shift focus from implant dentistry to transplant dentistry? (November 2025 at
IDA MSDC Annual Conference, Chh. Sambhajinagar)
2) Various suturing techniques as subject expert (August 2025 at GDCH, Mumbai)
3) Interview for Dilkhulas on No Tobacco Day (May 2025 at Akashwani)
4) Winning smiles for Champions: establishing Sports Dentistry Units in every Dental College (March 2025 at GDCH, Nagpur)
5) Motivation (Foundation course in October 2024 at GMC, Mumbai)
6) Winning smiles for Champions: establishing Sports Dentistry Units in every Dental College (August 2024 at Sharda
University, Greater Noida)
7) Establishing oncology unit in every dental college: A comprehensive, empathetic and holistic approach (July 2024 at
ACTREC Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai)
8) Use of Artificial Intelligence in Paleodontology (December 2023 at GDCH, Mumbai)
9) Evolution of Human Jaw (Orientation Program in January 2023 at GDCH, Mumbai)