Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery contributes in diagnosing and treating a broad range of conditions affecting the teeth, jaws, and head and neck region.
Standing from Left to Right
Dr. Bareerah Idrees, Dr. Bushra Mazhar, Dr. Vaffa Shahid Khan
Standing:
Dr. Fatima Wasif
Range of procedure include Simple and complex tooth extractions (exodontia), Treatment of maxillofacial trauma, surgical management of maxillofacial pathology (such as cysts and tumors), Correction of craniofacial deformities, including oro-facial clefts, Surgical management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. The undergraduate curriculum in this field provides students with exposure to various procedures and hands-on clinical training under supervision, ensuring they acquire the essential skills needed for their future careers as dentists.
Faculty
Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Ur Rahim
Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Ur Rahim is an esteemed expert in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, holding advanced qualifications that reflect his extensive experience and commitment to patient care. He is a graduate of BDS with further specialization through FCPS and CMT (UHS). Prof. Dr. Rahim is also a fellow of the Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (FAOCMF, UK) and is certified in oral cancer management and microvascular reconstruction from Sri Lanka. Currently serving as the head of department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, he has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in complex reconstructive surgeries and oral cancer care. His distinguished academic and clinical expertise, coupled with his leadership in advancing Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical practices makes him a highly respected figure in the medical community.
Head of Department
Brig. Dr. Babar Pasha (Retd)
Brigadier (Retired) Dr. Babar Pasha SI(M), BDS, MCPS, FCPS (OMFS), CHPE, graduated from Nishtar Medical College in Multan in 1987 and was commissioned as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps in 1989. He specialized in Maxillofacial Surgery at AFPGMI Rawalpindi in 1994 and later earned his MCPS and FCPS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from CPSP Karachi in 2000 and 2013, respectively.
Assistant Professor
Email : babar_pasha@rcod.com.pk
Dr. Bushra Mazhar
Dr. Bushra Mazhar, BDS, MFD RCS (Ireland), FCPS (OMFS), is a distinguished graduate of Fatima Memorial Hospital College of Dentistry. She holds Membership in the Faculty of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and completed her Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, at the Institute of Dentistry, CMH Lahore Medical College. Since 2015, Dr. Mazhar has been actively engaged in undergraduate teaching and academics and currently serves as an Assistant Professor, at Rahbar College of Dentistry, Lahore.
Assistant Professor
Email : bushra_mazhar@rcod.com.pk
Demonstrators
- Zahra Saeed (FCPS OMFS, BDS)
- Bareerah Idrees (BDS)
- Vaffa Shahid Khan (BDS)
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