“Maxillofacial” can sound unfamiliar until someone explains the areas it describes: the jaws and face. Oral and maxillofacial surgery concerns conditions involving the mouth, jaws and associated facial structures. It includes more than removing teeth, and a consultation does not automatically mean that surgery is needed.
What qualifications does Dr. Vinit Pandhi list?
The Curve Dental Solutions' published doctor information lists Dr. Vinit Pandhi as BDS, MDS, FISOI and identifies his specialty as oral and maxillofacial surgery. BDS means Bachelor of Dental Surgery; MDS means Master of Dental Surgery. The clinic's information specifies postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Clinic doctor profile
For patients, the important distinction is between the initial dental qualification and further training in a particular specialty. India's MDS Course Regulations describe a three-year full-time postgraduate course and training in diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical care and communication. This describes the course framework, not a verification of Dr. Pandhi's individual training dates. DCI: MDS Course Regulations 2017
What falls within the specialty?
The Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India identifies areas including oral surgery, implants, jaw pathology, facial fractures, jaw-joint disorders, corrective jaw surgery and reconstruction. The full scope of the specialty is broader than the services any one surgeon or clinic necessarily provides. AOMSI: Specialty information
What should you ask at a consultation?
Explain the problem you want assessed and bring previous reports if available. Ask what the examination shows, whether further tests are needed, which options are reasonable and who would provide each stage of care. For a major procedure, also ask where it would take place and what follow-up is involved.
Frequently asked questions
Is every dentist an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?
No. The specialist title identifies further training in that field. Different dental professionals may nevertheless provide overlapping procedures within their training and competence.
Do qualifications guarantee a particular result?
No. Qualifications help describe training; the diagnosis, proposed procedure and individual circumstances still need discussion.
How can I learn more about Dr. Pandhi?
Start with the clinic's doctor page and request clarification of any credential you want to understand. Contact The Curve Dental Solutions for an oral and maxillofacial surgery consultation in Andheri West.