Department of Biochemistry organised Hands on workshop in current trends in clinical immunology on April 6th 2017. Dental Council has awarded 6 credit points for the workshop. Undergraduates and postgraduates were exposed to immunological techniques like immuno histochemistry, double immuno diffusion, single radial immuno diffusion, SDS - PAGE.The students were awarded for their active participation in the workshop.
The month of April 2017 started with a bright note for the Department of Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College. The dynamic members of the Department of Pedodontics once again crafted a captivating CDE program titled ‘TRAIN THE TRAINERS’. The program was held in Decennial Hall of Saveetha Dental College on 7th April 2017.
The program targeted the minds of the dentists, health care professionals and the parents to provide an insight on Pediatric Oral Health Care. In order to motivate the children and parents, a drawing competition titled ‘Me and My Dentist’ was conducted by the Department of Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry from 27th March to 5th April 2017.
This innovative drawing contest, tried to capture the various emotions felt by children towards dentist. The children were motivated to draw by the dentists and sent the completed pictures to them. The drawings of the children were posted in Facebook and the link were sent to the parents in order to like the photographs and share it with their friends. Based on the number of likes, the awards were distributed. The young children expressed thought such as, ‘Feel of seeing arainbow’ and ‘Happiness’. They also displayed their understanding of how to maintain proper oral health. Most of them thanked Saveetha Dental College for providing this beautiful experience. The ease of approach of the drawing competition through Social Media made the participants to compete more actively.
The program was attended by a total of 110 participants. In addition to this, the children and teaching faculty, of Puliamedu Government School also adorned the event. The inaugural function commenced with a Welcome note to address the gathering and Tamil Thai Vazhthu and Lighting of the Kuthuvizhaku by the Chief guest, Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy and speakers. Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy shared a few perceptive thoughts about the CDE program. He also stated that he really liked the team effort put forward by the members of the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry in conducting successful consecutive CDE programs.
This was followed by a display of a 5 minute video which captured the thoughts of the young mind about dentist. The awards of the winners and the participants of the competition were given by Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy and Dr. Tushar Panchanadikar. In addition to this, ten special awards were given to children for their enthusiastic participation by Dr. EMG. Subramanian.
Subsequent to this, the first guest lecture was given by, Dr. Tushar Panchanadikar, an eminent Gynaecologist and Obstrecian from Pune. He spokeabout the influence of drug intake andimportance of oral health care during the pregnancy. The interrelationship between antenatal care and child oral health was explained in detail. The second lecture covered by Dr. Aravind Sivakumar on the Oral Care for Children with Craniofacial Deformities. This session covered the management of children with Cleft Lip and Palate and other craniofacial deformities from a clinical perspective and empathetic view.
The afternoon session started off with an enlightening session on Oral Health Care for Toddlers by Dr. EMG. Subramanian. He stressed about the importance of establishing a dental home at an early age. This was followed by an interactive and knowledgeable session on Anticipatory guidance through Adolescence by Dr. Deepa Gurrunathan. This session mainly focussed on the emergency management of traumatic injuries in children. Post lecture a query session was conducted were participants actively participated and doubts were clarified by the speakers.
The program concluded on a happy note with the distribution of the certificates to the participants.
The month of April 2017 started with a bright note for the Department of Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College. The dynamic members of the Department of Pedodontics once again crafted a captivating CDE program titled ‘TRAIN THE TRAINERS’. The program was held in Decennial Hall of Saveetha Dental College on 7th April 2017.
The program targeted the minds of the dentists, health care professionals and the parents to provide an insight on Pediatric Oral Health Care. In order to motivate the children and parents, a drawing competition titled ‘Me and My Dentist’ was conducted by the Department of Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry from 27th March to 5th April 2017. In this innovative drawing contest, the children were motivated to draw by the dentists and sent the completed pictures to them. The drawings of the children were posted in Facebook and the link were sent to the parents in order to like the photographs and share it with their friends. Based on the number of likes, the awards were distributed. The ease of approach of the drawing competition through Social Media made the participants to compete more actively. The program was attended by a total of 110 participants. In addition to this, the children and teaching faculty, of Puliamedu Government School also adorned the event.
The inaugural function commenced with a Welcome note to address the gathering and Tamil Thai Vazhthu and Lighting of the Kuthuvizhaku by the Chief guest, Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy and speakers. Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy shared a few perceptive thoughts about the CDE program. He also stated that he really liked the team effort put forward by the members of the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry in conducting successful consecutive CDE programs.
This was followed by a display of a 5 minute video which captured the thoughts of the young mind about dentist. The awards of the winners and the participants of the competition were given by Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy and Dr. Tushar Panchanadikar. In addition to this, ten special awards were given to children for their enthusiastic participation by Dr. EMG. Subramanian.
Subsequent to this, the first guest lecture was given by, Dr. Tushar Panchanadikar, an eminent Gynaecologist and Obstrecian from Pune. He spoke about the influence of drug intake and importance of oral health care during the pregnancy. The interrelationship between antenatal care and child oral health was explained in detail. The second lecture covered by Dr. Aravind Sivakumar on the Oral Care for Children with Craniofacial Deformities. This session covered the management of children with Cleft Lip and Palate and other craniofacial deformities from a clinical perspective and empathetic view.
The afternoon session started off with an enlightening session on Oral Health Care for Toddlers by Dr. EMG. Subramanian. He stressed about the importance of establishing a dental home at an early age. This was followed by an interactive and knowledgeable session on Anticipatory guidance through Adolescence by Dr. Deepa Gurrunathan. This session mainly focussed on the emergency management of traumatic injuries in children. Post lecture a query session was conducted were participants actively participated and doubts were clarified by the speakers.
The program concluded on a happy note with the distribution of the certificates to the participants.
Decision-making are systematically presented and practised. Participants will have the opportunity to compare different decision-making methods using practical examples. You will have a chance to analyse and optimise your own decision-making behaviour.
Seminar Content includes Methods and techniques of preparing for a decision ,The decision-making process ,Criteria for decision-making ,Evaluating the criteria ,Developing alternatives,The rational decision and the intuitive decision ,Steps of a practical decision-making processSOFT-SKILLS in decision-making ,Making decisions faster and more efficiently,Critical points during the decision-making process ,Problems of evaluation in the process of reaching a decision,Possibilities and limits of a systematic approach to decision-makingEnforcement of decisions ,Overview of decision-making techniques
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 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".
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 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.
