New dental & face surgery clinic opens at Pune's Inamdar hospital; to offer 24x7 trauma and implant care
Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital Elevates Emergency Care with New Dental & Face Surgery Clinic
PUNE: In a significant enhancement to its comprehensive healthcare offerings, Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital (IMH), a NABH-accredited institution in Fatima Nagar, on Thursday announced the opening of its new Dental & Face Surgery Clinic.
The facility was officially inaugurated and attended by prominent medical professionals and community leaders.
This state-of-the-art clinic is designed to provide a full spectrum of dental, oral-maxillofacial, and periodontic care. Crucially, it is equipped to manage complex dental trauma and accident-related emergencies round the clock.
By integrating surgical expertise, advanced imaging, and compassionate recovery support, the clinic aims to offer seamless, comprehensive care for patients facing critical facial injuries.
The new unit will be led by a highly experienced team including Dr Rajat Bhende, MDS (OMFS), FHNO, Dr Priyadarshini Banerjee, MDS (OMFS), FFPS, and Dr Ritu Mathur, MDS (Periodontics).
"Our vision for this centre extends beyond immediate care," stated Drs Bhende, Banerjee, and Mathur in a joint statement.
"Over the next a few years, we aim for this facility to become Western India's primary referral hub for maxillofacial trauma, digital implantology, and facial reconstructive surgery. Through the introduction of 24-hour craniofacial emergency response, AI-guided treatment-planning, and fellowship-grade training programmes, we are committed to ensuring patients across Maharashtra can access world-class, research-backed care right here in Pune.
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