Stress management is important in everyone’s lives. It’s necessary for long happy lives with less trouble that will come about. There are many ways to deal with stress ranging from the dealing with the causes of stress to simply burning off its effects. Living today is a lot tougher than it was even in the days of the great depression. It’s been coming out in many ways such as all time occurrence of stomach and intestine ulcers. Others finds sleep disorders during busy days. This seminar will help participants to identify the causes of their stress and provide them with practical, effective tools to avoid, reduce and manage stress – both on and off the job
A red lettered day in our students life: Convocation 2017
A CONVOCATION is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose, mostly ecclesiastical or academic.
Saveetha university is celebrating the 10th Convocation this year as a Deemed University. This is the 24th Convocation for the Saveetha Dental College as such. Its a great honour to all the graduates to get graduated from one of the prestigious institute across the globe.
There are about 100 undergraduates and 44 post graduates getting graduated this day. The aspired to be great doctors and they are one today. Name any renowned institution across the world and you will find a Saveetha Alumni in distinguished position there. Yes, Our alumnus carry forward the Saveetha legacy with pride and honour.
Honourable Founder& Chancellor, Saveetha University gave the presidential address. Honourable Thiru.Justice. M. Jaichandren, Former Judge, High Court of Madras, Chennai, gave the Convocation address. Followed by Convocation Ceremony. Morning session started at 8.30 AM and had graduates of the following courses Ph.D, M.D, M.Sc.(M), MBBS, B.Sc.(MIT), B.Sc.(MLT),MDS,BDS,M.Sc(N), B.Sc(N), P.B.B.Sc(N), BPT & BABL(Hons) & MBA.
Post lunch, graduates of ME,M.Tech, BE, B.Tech of all engineering branches were graduated. Its not a day of ceremony but a day of "CELEBRATION".
Edify- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Department of Endodontics had worked to give an ANTHEM for their speciality.
The had presented a video on teaching methodology which help students understand anatomy of root canal easily. Their were also illustrations on rubber dam placement and composite restoration. They presented a case on single sitting easthetic restoration for diastema closure.
Dr.Pradeep received workaholic award, Dr.Delphine received Punctuality award and Dr. James received highest clinical procedure award.Dr.Vishnupriya was promoted to be a Professor.
They also signed a MOU with Dr.Arvind Ramanathan, Director, Biolab Private limited which will be a milestone for new research in their speciality.
Dr.James receiving Highest Clinical Procedure Award
Dr.Arvind Ramanathan & Dr. Deepak Nallasamy, With the MOU
Dr. Pradeep receiving Workaholic Award
Dr.Vishnupriya receiving her promotion order as Professor
Dr. Delphine receiving Punctuality Award
Dean, Director of Academics & Dr.Arvind Ramanathan in the Edify
MOU with Life Teck Research Centre
Life Teck Research Centre
Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals signed an MoU with Dr. Seethalakshmi Illanchezian, Director, Life Teck Research Centre, Chennai on 11th March 2017. The core of this MoU focuses on specialized research techniques like Animal Cell Culture and Molecular Genetics for undergraduate and Post graduate students.
Dr.Seethalakshmi Illanchezian with Director of Academics, Saveetha Dental College.
EDIFY- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
EDIFY- DEPARTMENT OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
The department of oral and maxillofacial surgery had the third edition of the edify on march 9th 2017.The department showcased the various academic achievements and extra-curricular activities.
The department presented a unique edify this time around. They presented a complete audio-visual package which contained a month-wise timeline showcasing all the events in the department. They also played two educational videos on Ameloblastoma and Orbital Blow-Out Fracture.
Prof.Dr.M.F.Baig was awarded the life time achievement award by Saveetha university.A total of 9 faculty papers, 35 post-graduate papers were presented in conferences conducted in the past 6 months and 5 best paper awards were awarded.
The Department organized one CDE programme in November which witnessed over 400 registrations and the Orthognathic Symposium was conducted in January 2017 which once again had 90 post-graduate students registering and also one International delegate from Saudi Arabia.
The Department also celebrated the International OMFS day by organizing a Walkathon on the 12th of february follwed by awareness lectures in all the sister institutions of the university and a tree plantation drive.
Dr. Nabeel receiving the Punctuality Award.
Dr.Senthil Nathan Addressing the gathering.
Twin MOUs Signed Today...
Dr.Savithri Shivakumar & Dr. Deepak Nallasamy with the MOU signed
Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals and Aaranya Biosciences Pvt Ltd, Chennai join hands on 4th day of March 2017. Dr Savithiri Shivakumar, Director, Aaranya Biosciences Pvt Ltd was impressed with the infrastructure and facilities at Saveetha Dental College. Her research centre offers facilities in predictive organ toxicity assays, cytogenetics, preimplementation genetic screening, next generation sequencing and flouresence insitu hybridization. MoU shall serve as a platform for further innovative research between the two organisations.
Dr.Subramanian & Dr.Deepak Nallasamy with the signed MOU
Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals and Regenix super speciality laboratories Pvt Ltd entered in to a Memorandum of Understanding on 4th day of March 2017. Dr. Sunbramanian, Director, Regenix super speciality laboratories Pvt Ltd visited our dental college and discussed about the continuing dental education programme and symposiums which will be a part of this MoU. Dr. Subramanian interacted with Associate Dean of Research and Prof & Head of Oral Pathology Dr.Pratibha Ramani. The core of their discussion was on implementing phase I and Phase II clinical trials.
IADR-APR 2017
Its a moment of pride to have an International conference in our institution, IADR-APR 25.2.2017. It witnessed 13 eminent speakers from across the globe. 600 delegates from various institutions and from different countries. 200 presentations by the delegates... what more you need to decorate an arena better..
The Guest of honour a medico and an IAS officer really inspired us all through his speech. The topics covered by the speaker enlightened us right from how to choose a study topic to various levels of research and promoting it in our country.
An institution which is par excellent in research is trying its best to inculcate the same with others by sowing the seed of research in everyones mind.
EDIFY- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology
This being the third edify for the department of Oral Medicine & Radiology its well groomed. Edify makes us grow and it grows by itself. 8 videos, testimony from Head of department of other institutions, testimony from the patients, cases showing our clinical expertise, our new unit the special care dentistry and on a lighter note the activities other than academics by our faculty.
Also they had on their agenda to be completed before next edify...
Dr. T.N.Uma Maheswari received Punctuality award, Dr.Vivek Narayan received workaholic award and Dr. Laliytha received highest clinical produce award.
The programme was well received and appreciated by all the faculty, Dean & Director and they were appreciated with a standing ovation.
SPARC-Saveetha's Pedodontic Advanced Revision Course
The second edition of Saveetha's Pedodontic Advanced Revision Course, fondly called as SPARC was conducted on the 16th and 17th of Feb. 2017. The inauguration started with welcome address by Dr.EMG.Subramanian, Prof and Head of Pediatric Dentistry. Our Dean and the Director of Academics presided over the function and wished for the grand success of SPARC. The inauguration ended with vote of thanks by Dr.Deepa, Professor in Pediatric Dentistry Speakers who have expertise knowledge in various topics of Pediatric Dentistry shared their ideas to the participants. Post graduate students from various colleges of South India enrolled for this program and gained knowledge in the field. This program would have definitely been useful in giving their exams in a better manner. One topic specially for how to present the theory paper and answer viva voce was an highlight.
A quiz program was conducted on the second day of SPARC to rapidly revise the topics.
EDIFY- Department of Pharmacology
Department of Pharmacology presented their department activity and future plans.
Mrs. Anitha Roy received Workaholic award and Dr. Ezhilarasan received Punctuality award.
They presented 2 videos on pharmacological actions of two group of drugs. They had an average impact factor of 6.9 with 18 pubmed indexed journals. They have 4 Ph.D scholars with them. Also they have two industrial collaborations.
In near future they are planning for 8 MOUs and few more industrial collaborations.
All together Department of Pharmacology did a wonderful presentation and received a standing ovation.
Breast Cancer Awareness Camp: An Insight into Breast Cancer.
With the growing number of cancer in the country an awareness on it is essential. Hence we had a team of eminent specialists who spoke to us on various aspects of cancer. They spoke to us on self examination for lump or tumour. various available treatment options in case of cancer. Also the enlightened us on diet and health to protect ourself from cancer and also food we need to take in case of disease.
Cleft Congress: 13th International congress of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies
The 13th International congress of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies was held at Radisson Blu Resort, Temple Bay, Mahabalipuram, from 8th Feb – 11th Feb, 2017 in Chennai. The 13th international Congress will impact the advancement of technology has been a noon in improving the quality of care provided to individuals with cleft and craniofacial anomalies. It was hosted by southern regional chapter of Indian society of cleft lip and palate craniofacial anomalies. Our faculty Dr Arvind shivkumar was a part of the organising team and is actively involved in welfare developments
Special Care Dentistry- A Panoptic Perspective.
A CDE program which is one of its kind. Special care dentistry is a budding unit in Oral Medicine and Radiology.
Around 100 participants, 5 guest lectures and a panel discussion with 6 eminent specialist what more is required to lit the brains of young minds to practice special care dentistry.
Dr. Arvind Muthukrishnan gave an overview on Special Care Dentistry. Dr.Deepak Nallasamy spoke to the audience on Saveetha Initiative with the statistics of cases done on last one year. Dr. Nathaniel S. Treister spoke on the protocol and practice of Special Care Dentistry in USA. Dr.Akhila Muthukrishnan spoke on the protocol and practice in UK.
The program was concluded with a Panel discussion with 6 panel members.
International Show Case 2017 Conference
An exclusive conference for case reports and case series. Its the first of its kinds , its not only for the students, faculty and practitioners as well. Over 20 sessions, 700 papers and 300 posters on all specialities and delegates from across the country.
Guest Lecture by Dr.Nathaneil Simon Triester, Lead, Department of Oral Medicine, Harvard University. USA. He spoke on Special Care Dentistry and its importance.Signed MOU with us and joined us as an adjunct faculty.
The story doesn't end there. Inauguration of three departments:
1. Special Care Dentistry
2. Cleft and Craniofacial Unit
3. New Major Operation Theatre
Ergonomics in Dentistry- Stay Fit Save many Teeth
This is a collabarative CDE between Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University. We treat patients with utmost care but what care do we take of ourselves. We need to be healthy to treat many patients and to make the dentist aware of it his the motto of this CDE program. An overall statistics on discomfort at work is discussed followed by what all possible care is to be taken by the Dental Physician themselves are discussed in this program.
EDIFY-Department of Microbiology
Edify started with a Social Video on Indian Economy. Dr.Gopi received Workaholic and Punctuality Award .Mrs. R.V.Geetha presented 3 videos on their teaching methodology. The first video was on immunity, followed by DNA replication and clinical microbiology. They were proudly stating their results which was 100% and all got first-class marks amount which 27% were distinction. They have 4 external Ph.D scholars, 350 projects and 99 students posters in the star summit in Jan 2017.
Cochrane Workshop
Cochrane is a global independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, careers and people interested in health. For 20 years Cochrane has produced systematic reviews of primary research in human health care and health policy, and these are internationally recognized as the highest standard in evidence based health care resources.
Saveetha Dental College is conducting a workshop in collaboration with Cochrane for the benefit of students and faculty on 30th and 31st January 2017. This is being conducted for the second time.
MFDS-Examination held on 21st & 22nd January 2017
Award of the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery indicates that a candidate has enhanced his or her knowledge, understanding, experience and clinical competence well beyond primary qualification level to the standard required to proceed into specialist training. The diploma is managed by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The exam has two parts. Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for MFDS Part 2 upon clearing part I exam. We at Saveetha Dental College, had the privilege of being recognised as one of the centres to conduct the MFDS Part II exams.
Examiners included proficiency from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, headed by Prof.Dr. Andrew Edwards and his team and two staff from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College Dr Abdul Wahab and Dr.Madulaxmi M.
The Examination was conducted on 21st & 22nd January, 2017 at Saveetha Dental College. 22 delegates, national and international, had enrolled for the examination. The delegates were divided into 3 batches and exam was conducted in 3 cycles successfully.
The examiners from Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow were immensely impressed with the prodigious organization and co-ordination orchestrated by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and are certain to have our institute as one of their permanent centres to conduct more such honourable examinations in future.
ORTHOGNATHIC SYMPOSIUM
We ,From department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery ,Saveetha Dental College and hospital have conducted an orthognathic symposium combined with workshop for three days from Jan 19th to Jan 21st 2017 . This program hosted around 200+ delegates and received overwhelming response from the audience saying this program is one of its kind in the topic of orthognathic surgery .
This program hosted around 20 lectures on day one and followed by demonstrating mock surgery ,Ceph tracing and live surgery demonstration on day 3 . There was one foreign delegate for this program.This program was approved by TNDC with 18 credit points .
Saveetha Orthognathic Symphosium
Perfect human face is de novo gift. Iatrogenically creating this to satisfy the patient; and to achieve functional optimacy requires commendable skills.
Being a renowned centre for orthognathic surgeries, our aim was to share our experience with the budding surgeons, and give them a feel of osteotomies through our workshop. With this, we hope to inspire and encourage young surgeons to perform orthognathic surgeries with confidence.
Day 1: Hands On workshop
Saveetha’s Orthognathic Symposium started off with a hands on workshop where the delegates were exposed to maxillary and mandibular osteotomy procedures which they got to practise on skull models using bone saws and other high end surgical instruments, usually considered a novelty in most teaching hospitals.
Day 2: Lecture Series
Day 2 started off with an Inauguration Ceremony graced by Dr.Andrew Edwards, the Guest of Honour; Dr.Deepak Nallasamy, Dean of Academics, Saveetha Dental College; Dr. Rajagopal, Advisor, Saveetha Dental College. The OGS Symposium Handouts were released by Dr.Deepak Nallasamy. The scientific session consisted of a lecture marathon with a plethora of lectures by all the eminent personalities in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics.
Day 3: Live Surgical Demonstration
A bi-maxillary procedure with High LeFort 1 osteotomy with advancement of the maxilla and Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy with mandibular setback was performed for the live surgical demonstration. Live HD video streaming was done with commentary and an interactive session where the delegates could ask questions to the operating surgeons was conducted. An e-poster competition was conducted.
The three day Symposium ended with felicitation of the e-posters prize winners by Dr. Andrew Edwards, followed by a gala lunch.
We received positive feedback from the delegates who enthusiastically enquired about future events.
