Induction Ceremony: BDS 2018

Induction ceremony 2018!! A dream come true for 100 students and their parents. 

"Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get."
Dale Carnegie.

Today our new budding dentists are tasting the success of all their hard work since 2 years. Also they are celebrating their happiness as they receive what they want.

The Programm was inaugurated with Tamil Thai Vazhthu  at 9.00 AM. Our Director of Academics Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy  addressed the students with a heart warming welcome speech. Followed by our Honorable Founder Chancellor Dr. N. M. Veeraiyan, SIMATS university. Then the Vice-Cahncellor, Registrar and the Advisor of SIMATS university addressed the gathering. The Chief guest Dr. C. Venkataraman, founder, Chairman, Parasu Dental Hospital PVT .Ltd addressed the students with a motivational speech. White coats were distributed to the students and they were inducted. Students took the Hippocratic Oath. Dr. N.D.Jayakumar, Dean, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals gave the vote of thanks. The event went on with grace followed by lunch.

Class II direct posterior composite- Hands On

Creating tight anatomic correct proximal contacts remains difficult when placing direct posterior composite restorations. This problem is based on several potential mechanisms, including that composite cannot be ‘condensed’ as can amalgam, which leads to an insufficient adaptation of the matrix towards the adjacent tooth and polymerization shrinkage of composite. The choice of the matrix system and separation technique is an important factor, present dentistry sectional matrix band is used for creating anatomically tight proximal contact.  

This course highlights on live demonstration and Hands on course on  Class 2 composite restoration using sectional matrix system. 

CDE Programme on Trefoil Implant system

The Department of Prosthodontics organised a CDE program at Saveetha Dental College on 17/8/2018 on the Trefoil Implant system by Nobel Biocare Ltd; The system is a novel therapeutic approach to manage completely edentulous situations in the lower arch with implant supported fixed prosthesis.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Ratnadeep Patil, a very eminent Clinician and Implantologist. Esthetic challenges in upper anterior edentulous situations, management strategies for periimplantitis, bone defects and prosthetic modifications were discussed elaborately. The novel trefoil system was discussed in detail with respect to both surgical and prosthodontics interventionsfor management or prevention of the afore-mentioned situations. The concept of reverse engineering on planning the prosthesis was the key highlight of the technique.

The program was awarded with 3 credit points by the DCI and was attended by 71 delegates, both national and regional. The response for the program was robust and feedback was extremely positive concerning the technique.

SDC Annual Report.. Yet another amazing year

CLEFT 2K18

Saveetha cleft and craniofacial institute conducted a CDE program on 28.08.18 and 29.08.18. CLEFT 2K18 was an interdisciplinary meeting on the management of cleft deformities. The program included lecture series and live surgical workshop. The event was inaugurated by our Dean, Dr N.D Jayakumar in the presence of the guest speaker Dr.Luiz Andre Pimenta, Dental Director, Craniofacial centre, University of North Carolina. Faculties and students from various colleges actively participated in the program with a registration of 160 participants. Speakers from various specialties including Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Prosthodontics and Orthodontics gave interactive lectures. The live surgical workshop demonstrated two primary cleft surgery cases including one cleft lip and one cleft palate closure surgeries.

The department has been able to perform nine cleft surgeries in the month of August with the immense support of our director who has provided all the financial and material needs for this initial takeoff.

HAND INSTRUMENTS IN OPERATIVE DENTISTRY – A GUEST LECTURE

Operative dentistry requires exceptional operator skills and various precise operative instruments to carryout successful treatments. Dentists must have thorough knowledge of the purpose and the application of these instruments in day to day dental practice. This lecture enlightened the participants regarding the availability of instruments, its application, purpose and manner of hand instruments use in operative dentistry.

Micro Endodontics

The IACDE Pre Conference Workshop 2018 on “Micro Endodontics” was held
on 9 th August 2018. Lecture on “An insight into the modern dental practice” was
delivered by Dr.Sindhu Ramesh. It focused upon the modern era of Endodontics
the quality or the success that has been enhanced with the help of magnification,
Dr.Pradeep delivered a lecture on “ Ergonomics and Principles of a micro
Endodontics” and Dr.Subash delivered a lecture on “ Evidence based discussion
on Micro Endodontics”. Overall the lectures were very informative. Live demo
on Patients and Hands On by the participants lighted upon their focus towards
micro Endodontics.

CDE on Comprehensive Management of Oral Cancer

The Saveetha Oral Cancer Institute ( SOCI) associated with Saveetha Dental College , conducted a one day CDE on the comprehensive management of oral cancer on the 18 th Saturday of August 2018. 

The event was kickstarted by a welcome speech by Dr MR Muthusekhar , Head of Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Several speakers from renowned institutions and hospitals across Chennai were invited , in-fact 17 speakers in total . The CDE aimed to showcase the multidisciplinary support needed for cancer care and was targeted to the post graduates in specialities of oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and prosthodontics. The highlight of the event was a key note by renowned oral surgeon Dr George paul who gave an oration on his 25 years of experience dealing with oral cancer patients. The program culminated with a quiz program for the post graduates in which 45 students participated with the first prize going to Dr Yash, an oral oncology fellowship student from Karpaga Vinayaka dental college and the runner up being dr ishwarya from GDC, a postgraduate student in oral medicine. Dr Rinku George Head of oral oncology , gave the vote of thanks .

MANAGEMENT OF ENDODONTIC COMPLICATIONS – CASE DISCUSSION

Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics, saveetha dental college conducted lecture on management of complications during endodontic treatment. Complications can occur during diagnosis, access preparation, cleaning and shaping, obturation and post-space preparation. Those who perform root canal therapy must have a basic knowledge of etiologic factors and methods of prevention as well as recognition, management and prognosis. This programme enhanced the participants to get a thorough knowledge on prevention and management of endodontic complications that occur during the course of treatment.

Ridge augmentation for implant placement & Management of periimplantitis

The department of Periodontics in association with the office of International affairs organised a guest lecture  on Ridge augmentation and management of Peri- implantitis on 7th August 2018. The Speaker Dr.Sirisha Munimadugu is a Master of Science in Dentistry (Periodontics) from the Texas A & M College of Dentistry,USA. The lecture was an interactive one with case discussions and had 35 participants form the Departments of Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Implantology

Evidence based discussion on Microscopic endodontics

The lecture was given by Dr. Subash Sharma on 9 th August 2018. Evidenced based discussion on Microscopic Endodontics gave an insight on the reasons for emphasizing the use of Microscopes. An evidence based discussion always gives a reliable and the need for such treatment modality to be provided. Microscopes are not considered as luxury anymore but a requirement to provide good quality endodontic treatment.

Alumni Meet- 2018

Saveetha Dental College Alumni meet celebration held in our institution on 5th Aug 2018. It also, marks the Silver Jubilee Celebration of 1993 batch.

Dr.N.M.Veeraiyan, Founder-Chancellor, Saveetha University, presided over the function. He enthralled all by focusing on alumni welfare and expressed his happiness over meeting all our alumni in thisalumni meet. He also, highlighted on the advanced infrastructural facilities which have been added in our institution year by year.

Dr.Deepak Nallasamy, Director of Academics, Saveetha University elaborated on the steps, the institution is taking for betterment of our students and dental healthcare delivery system for Indian Scenario. He also, highlighted on the dentist population ratio in comparison with developed countries and unfolded the opportunities which are still available.

Dr.N.D.Jayakumar, Dean, Saveetha Dental College shared his memories with our alumni during their student period. 

    The alumni expressed their gratitude to their teachers by felicitating them. They shared their golden memories in the institution. The teachers felt over-whelmed and enjoyed the function. The teachers also expressed their memories of interaction with 1993 batch. Alumni belonging to various batches shared their evergreen moments with 1993 Batch.

    The function reached the melting point when each alumni from 1993 batch emotionally expressed their lifestyle and relationship with the institution during their study period and shared their current status.

Their heart skipped a beat, when they witnessed the infra-structure facilities existing currently in our institution. 

1993 Batch proudly announced their contribution of Zen garden to our institution as a token of their holistic relationship with our institution. 

Not only, their physical bodies got refreshed but also their inner being refreshed so much after visiting their “Temple of Learning”.          

IADR - HAT-TRICK

Saveetha Dental College uplifts Students and Faculty members every year to show case their research projects as Paper and Poster presentation. They not only show avid participation in National conferences, but also encouraged to participate in International Forum as well. For the past 3 consecutive years, Saveetha students and Faculties participated in International Association of Dental Research (IADR) conference held at Switzerland, Seoul and San-fransisco. This year, we stand proud to say that our students and Faculty members participated in 96th General Session and Exhibition of the IADR as well as in World Dental and Oral Health Congress (International CPD Accredited), Annual International Conference and Exhibition on Dental & Oral Health held at London, United Kingdom. 

International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 96th General Session and Exhibition in conjunction with Pan European Regional Congress which was held on July 25-28th, 2018 at  Excel London Convention Center, UK. The purpose of this conference is to advance research and increase knowledge for the improvement of oral health worldwide; to support and represent the oral health research community; and to facilitate the communication and application of research findings. .  A total of 38 dental students and 10 Faculty members from Saveetha Dental college, SIMATS participated in the conference.

Oral Radiology for dental practitioners

The Program was aimed at providing elaborate knowledge on the topic of cone beam computed tomography. The Program had International Speaker like Dr. Jie Yang who discussed about the interpretation of 3D cone beam computed tomography. The program was attended by many staffs and students from dental colleges all over Chennai

Retreatment Training Course

The course on Non-Surgical Retreatment deals with

1. Biological concepts and technical procedures on post treatment endodontic diseases. 

2. An overview of clinical decision making strategies on when a retreatment and surgical approaches to be carried out. 

3. Live Demonstration on various retreatment techniques on gutta percha removal.