Periodontology is a specialty of dentistry which encompasses prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes, such as dental implants.

Emphasis is laid on the maintenance of oral, physical and mental health of the patient and also his/her periodontal esthetics. The department came into existence in 1992 with the establishment of The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore

The Department offers a graduate (B.D.S.) and postgraduate (M.D.S.). The advanced training program in Periodontology is approved by the Dental Council of India.

The department has separate undergarduate and postgraduate section with all latest facilities such as lasers, peizosurgery, microsurgical instruments, Florida probe, Periotron 8000, BANA processor and Implant kit with physiodispenser.

The Section of Periodontology has a wide range of activities covering following aspects;