SU-SWAGAT

SU-SWAGAT

(Saveetha University – Students Welfare and Gender Awareness Training)

(8th Oct’18 & 9th Oct’18)

SU-Swagat – Meaning ‘Welcome’, a programme designed as a token of welcoming the freshers (New Candidates) amalgamated with students welfare activities and gender sensitivity programmes. It is being organized every academic year. 

Welfare Of Students Is An Important Part Of This Institution. Oriented towards holistic environment, the institution has many opportunities for the promotion of overall development of students.

SU-SWAGAT Provides ample scope, opportunities and facilities for the all-round development of personality and leadership qualities among the students. The students are grouped into several teams. Each team consists of equal representation form freshers and existing students of various academic years.

The programme comprised of team building activities, leadership development skills, debates, group discussions, clay modeling, Tug of War and various games. Team building activities help the students to develop the sense of socialization and instigate leadership qualities. It paves way to familiarize with fellow students. Students learn the habit of pardoning with fellow members in daily life. Open discussions lead to magnanimity among the group members. Group discussions help in the development of leadership skills and the art of listening. 

The program also comprised of difficulties earlier faced by the students in day-to-day life and in academic career.  

Gender Sensitivity Program:

The concept of gender sensitivity has been developed as a way to reduce barriers to personal and economic development created by sexism. Gender sensitivity helps to generate respect for the individual regardless of sex. 

Gender sensitivity is not about pitting women against men. On the contrary, education that is gender sensitive benefits members of both sexes. It helps them determine which assumptions in matters of gender are valid and which are stereotyped generalizations. Gender awareness requires not only intellectual effort but also sensitivity and open mindedness. It opens up the widest possible range of life options for both women and men. 

Students are encourages to speak on gender issues and educated on its applicability in daily life as well as in professional career. 

With all the above activities the program by means of holistic approach gives no space for ragging. 

Kinetics of Polymerization in Composite resin-Guest Lecture

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organised a guest lecture on “Kinetics of Polymerization in Composite resin”on 21.9.18 presented by Dr. D. Sihivahanan, Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Katankulathur Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. The study of polymerization kinetics is of great interest in dentistry, particularly for restorative composites. The rate at which that reaction takes place influences not only the final degree of conversion but also some of the important physical and mechanical properties of the final material. The guest lecture focused on how the polymerization progress is important for researchers developing new materials and for clinicians to obtain the best performance out of the final restoration.

WORLD DENTAL CONFERENCE 2018

The World Dental Conference is being organized by the World Dentists Association , which was founded in 2018. The World Dental Conference serves as a platform which will provide you with meaningful experience and help to share ideas with speakers and professors stars from all the corners of the world.

WDC will also give an opportunity to become a international speaker and be recognized among with some of the most acclaimed speakers from all over the world.

Dental Photography

Dental Photography Course in The content of Dental Photography Course has be designed for beginners or medium level photographers. The course highlights on training on intra oral and extraoral photographs and photographs under high lighting techniques Over view - Lecture on basics of DSLR - Live demonstration and group discussion on dental chair - Hands-on - Basics on outdoor photography and macrophotography

Genetic Influences in Sport & Physical Performance

Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College has organized a Guest Lecture entitled “Genetic Influences in Sport & Physical Performance” for I year BDS students on 22nd September 2018 at 12.00pm. The Speaker for the Guest lecture was Dr. B. Anandan, Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Chennai.

Dr Ganesh Lakshmanan, Senior Lecturer, Department of anatomy, gave the welcome address and introduced the speaker to the students. As the CDE program lecture started, the speaker put forth a volley of questions on heredity, genetics and sports to the students. The students started interacting by answering those questions.    Dr.Anadan went on explaining, the endurance versus strength training in sports. Later he introduced different genes and their mutations responsible for various enhanced sports performances. He also pointed on certain unfavorable mutations for sports and physical performances. He cited the geographical advantage in certain sports and their genetic reason behind that. Finally he concluded with the concepts of genetic screening and genetic doping. Overall it was a very informative lecture on an innovative topic and the students actively participated in discussions during and after the lecture. 

 Dr. B. Anandan was felicitated and presented with gifts by Mrs. M. S. Thenmozhi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy. Mrs S. Sangeetha, from Department of Anatomy, gave the Vote of Thanks

Oral Microbiome

On 6th September 2018, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry organised a CDE programme on “Oral Microbiome” which had an umbrella view on oral microbial flora. This program was one of its kind which exclusively dealt with the least explored  flora. The oral microbiome is the complex ecosystem of the microbes inhabiting the human oral cavity which harbours several thousands of microorganisms giving rise to diverse health conditions. Over 80 participants from across the South Indian states attended the programme.The delegates included both graduates and post graduates 

The CDE programme was enriched with guest speakers who were from various fields of dentistry.The first speaker for the day was Dr Mogit Gupta , Reader of the Department of Oral medicine and Radiology , who gave an introductory lecture on Oral Microbiome.

In the inauguration ceremony ,Dr.Emg Subramanian gave a welcome address which was followed by the lighting of kuthuvillaku by  guest speakers and the Heads of various departments .It was completed with Vote of Thanks by Dr.G.Deepa

This was followed by Dr Asha Ramesh , Senior lecturer of the Department of Periodontics gave a periodontal perspective to the topic. The keynote speaker, Dr Gulcan Unsal ,faculty of  the Department of Pedodontics in Istanbul university highlighted the relationship of oral microbiome with early childhood caries. Dr Gulcan shared her research topics which provided an insight to all the dentists and the budding dentists for their career in the future .This lecture has opened up the minds of the delegates to pursue research with oral microbiome.

Dr V Rakshagan, faculty in the Department of Prosthodontics  , laid emphasis on influence of dental prosthesis on oral microbiome and measures to be taken to maintain a good oral hygiene with those infra oral prosthesis.

Dr Gifrina Jayaraj , Reader of the Department of Oral Pathology, gave insights of microbial flora in medically compromised children. She highlighted how medically compromised children are unable to maintain effective oral hygiene and how the oral microbiome present in their oral cavity has adverse effects on their health.

During the lecture the participants and guest speakers had an interactive session where they shared opinions, thoughts and suggestions. The participants were enriched by the wisdom of the eminent speakers. The CDE programme received an overall  good response which was assessed on the basis of feedback forms given to the participants . Take home message was that knowledge has to be shared which would benefit everyone and be for the larger good for mankind.

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