About the topic

Imagine a dental puzzle where each piece represents a different specialty, and the goal is to fit them together seamlessly to provide the best care for patients. This is the concept of interdisciplinary teamwork in dentistry. This video will delve into one of the most complex intersections – the “triple O” of oral pathology, oral medicine, and oral surgery.

Understanding the “triple O”: Each specialty plays a crucial role in the dental puzzle, but it can be challenging to navigate their limitations, overlapping boundaries, and expectations without proper communication. Oral pathology and oral medicine share diagnostic activities using diagnostic aids that range from molecular to clinical, requiring seamless interaction across, at times, unclear boundaries. Oral medicine and oral surgery are the management arms, treating patients using non-surgical and surgical modalities, which brings complexities and confusion.

The Challenges: Each specialty faces challenges, from technical and technological limitations to patient expectations. The way forward is to understand and respect each other’s limitations and leverage each other’s strengths to provide the best patient care possible. Join us for a live discussion on the topic.

About the Guests:

Dr. Kaushik Pai is a highly skilled Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, a Master of Dental Surgery, and a Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery. He is a consultant for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at multiple hospitals and takes pride in providing quality care to his patients. He enjoys photography, chess, and video games in his spare time.

Dr. Sheshaprasad R is a highly qualified and accomplished dental professional, holding a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Master of Dental Surgery, Ph.D., MFDS, and RCPS (GLASG) degree. He currently serves as Medical Superintendent of Sri Krishna Sevashrama and Head of the Dental Department. He is also the proprietor of Yashas Dental Health Care and a Senior Lecturer in Oral Medicine and Radiology at The Oxford Dental College. He has numerous publications, a special interest in treating oral lesions, and a successful implantology and general dental practice. He is also passionate about research in oral lesions. In his free time, he is a talented vocalist, and he practices and performs Karnatic music in public forums and on All India Radio.