Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry conducted aCDE program on Full mouth rehabilitation under general Anaesthesiaaptly titled“Gain with no Pain” emphasising the unique feature of the procedure on14-2-2018.
The course was inclusive of both lecture series and hands on workshop and was certified with five DCI credit points.
The course was attended by 24 participants including general practitioners,undergraduate students and Pedodontic postgraduates.
Participants enjoyedthe enriching real time experience of treating patients under general anaesthesia that was arranged by the team of experts.
Anesthesiologists Dr.Navaneetha Krishnan and Dr.Rathna gave in depth information regarding the preoperative assessment of patient for general anaesthesia and the importance of informed consent .Their prompt andtimely explanation regarding the anaesthetic procedures added special value to the program andequipped the participants with vital information and knowledge .
Dr.G.Deepa in her interactive session spoke about the indications of General Anaesthesia for dental treatment of children and the post operative care needed for the child after the treatment under general anaesthesia is concluded.
Dr.Kanthaswamy briefed the participants about the complications that could arise during and after General anaesthesia.
Dr.Mahesh and Dr.Geomani apart from supervising the treatment done to the children provided their guidance and valuable information to participants about the proceedings in the operation theatre.
The one of its kind hands on programme instilled greatconfidence to participants to recommend general anaesthesia as a treatment modality for patients requiring multiple dental procedures