Insignia 2018

On the eve of 27 th October 2018, it was raining awards in Saveetha Dental College.

Insignia 2018 an extravagant event, recognized and rewarded the efforts of students and staffs

for the year 2017-18. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed chief guests Dr. Sai

Kumar, Dr. Elanchezhiyan Manickan, Dr. K. Vivekananda Subrmania Nathan, Dr.H.Devaraj,

Dr.Jayakara SM and Dr. P.S.Thaha.

The evening began with the lighting of the kuthuvillaku by the chief guests which was

followed by the award ceremony and cultural events by the students. Dental technicians, Dental

mechanics, BDS students, MDS students ,Teaching and Non teaching staffs were rewarded

based on various criterias.

The dental technicians and mechanics were awarded for their excellence in academics

and clinical work. Naresh Kumar S (1 st year dental technician) won the 1 st place in both the

categories. Among the dental mechanics Kathiravan K (1 st year), Ajith K , Lokeshwari L(2 nd yr)

and Jeeva (3 rd year) bagged the first place in academics. In the clinical category, the 1 st place was

won by Ravi(1 st year), Balaji (2 nd year) and Chikkandar (3 rd year).

The chief guest for first year BDS awards was Dr P Sai Kumar, Dean of Sree Balaji

Medical College. The awards were given for the subjects Anatomy, Dental Anatomy,

Physiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Odontology and Behavioural Science. The students with

most number of publications were given awards along with the oral all toppers. Shamaa

Anjum.A , Thaslima Nandhini .J, Yuvashree C S were the stars of the ceremony as they bagged

awards in almost all the categories. 6 students from the first year were given the research topper

award for 4 publications in scopus indexed journals.

Dr.Elanchezhiyan Manickam awarded the IInd BDS students for their acheivements in 8

academic subjects and research publications. The overall toppers were Praniti.T, Keerthiga

Nagarajan, Keshaav Krishnaa.P, Trinina Somas Kandhan and Cinthura.C. Keshaav Krishnaa.P

also baggaed the research topper award with 4 publications in indexed journals.

The third year BDS students received the awards from the hands of Dr. K. Vivekananda

Subramanian Nathan. The students were awarded for the subjects General Medicine, General

Surgery, Oral Pathology and additional subjects, Medical Emergencies, Imageology and Practice

Management. Vaishali. S received a total of 7 awards, including the Overall Topper. In the

Clinical Awards Category, the maximum number of awards was bagged by Ahmed Hilal Sheriff

K. Sarveshkumar. J won the Research Topper awarded . The other overall Toppers included

Aniruddh Menon, Subashri A, Kalyani P and Kiruthika P.

Dr.H. Devaraj awarded the Final BDS students for their performance in 10 academic

subjects, clinicals and research publications. The overall toppers were Mokshi.R.Jain, Harsha. L,

Renuka.S, Khushali.K.Shah and Prema Sivakumar. The research topper was Hemani.K with 4

publications in scopus indexed journals.

The hardwork of the Interns was recognised with the clinical award for the maximum

number of prcedures. It was handed over by Dr. Jayakara.SM. Chandini Ravikumar for Oral

medicine and Oral surgery, Harini NS for Public Health Dentistry and Periodontics,

Bharaadwaj.B for conservative dentistry, Balaji.R for Prosthodontics, Muthu Laakshmi.G for

pedodontiics and Priyangaa A/P Sathasivam for Orthodontics were awarded. The best intern of

the year award was given to Dr.Harini NS. The research Topper award was given to Devishree

with 6 publications.

Dr. Jayakara.SM also handed over the awards to the postgraduates based on maximum

procedures done in the year 2017-2018 in their representative departments. Jayapriya.R for Oral

Medicine, Janani K for Oral Surgery, E.Maheshwari for Public Health Dentistry, Arun Kumar

for Conservative Dentistry, Sneha Ketan Gada for Prosthodontics, Priyanka for Periodontics,

Veerale Dinesh Panchal for Pedodontics, Arya.S.Prasad for Orthdontics and Rahul Mohandas for

Oral Pathology bagged the awards. Pravinya.S won the best researcher award for 6 publications

and among the 2nd year Postgraduates, Janani K,Vaishnavi and M.Keerthana bagged the award

with 5 publications.

Clinic 2 won the best clinic award for their robust 39,931 procedures and for treating

16,979 patients. The Departments with the highest academic scores were Oral Surgery and

Microbiology. The departments with highest Batch average Prosthodontics and Biochemistry.

The Academic award for highest number of distinctions was bagged by the department of

.Among the faculty, Dr.Vishnu Priya was awarded the Best Faculty with the highest CAFE

Score.  The Best Research Department was won by Prosthdontics. The Overall Best department

awards was won by the Departments of Biochemistry and Prosthodontics.

Educational Trip for Post Graduates

The Department of conservative dentistry and Endodontics organised an educational trip in IIT Madras for the post graduates of Endodontics and Prosthodontics. The intention of this field trip is to give a wide knowledge about the various equipment’s available such as Scanning electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy ,FT Raman, Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, Nuclear magnetic resonance for solid and liquid. This will definitely improvise the knowledge of the post graduates and motivate them to select better dissertation topics and other short term research projects.

Bringing Innovation and New Ideas To Painless Dentistry

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics conducted a guest lecture on “Bringing

Innovation and New Ideas To Painless Dentistry “; presented by Dr. V. Sri Prakash, Orthodontistand Oral Implantologist on 26.10.18 at Watson and Crick Hall, Saveetha Dental College.

Platelets play a critical role in haemostasis and healing process as they are a rich source of

growth factors. Several techniques have been used to collect platelet concentrate. CGF technique

is one of the most effective and simple to prepare, 1-step preparation of a fibrin matrix that is

larger, denser and richer in Growth factors. It is autologous, upgraded version of PRF and

boosted Growth Factors and CD34+ cells. CGF in regenerative surgery should therefore be

considered as a multifactorial stimulation system. The lecture highlighted on the versatility and

multiplicity of its application, which makes it stand out from other techniques proposed so far.

HARD TISSUE LASERS IN DENTISTRY

The Department of Periodontics organized a CDE program on hard tissue lasers on 17/10/2018 by, Dr Vidhyaa Hari Iyer who has completed her Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from the University of Genova, Italy. The program aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students, started with an introductory lecture on hard tissue lasers, which was then followed by a live demo on the patients and non-clinical hands-on for the program participants.

Hard tissue lasers are the trending, painless alternative to conventional surgical procedures

and the participants were actively engaged with lively lectures and hands on using the hard-

tissue laser (Biolase). Various periodontal procedures like gingivectomy and laser-assisted

debridement was performed by the Dr Vidhyaa and there was an interactive question-answer

session with the particpants. There were 32 participants including the national delegates. The

entire day was actively engaged brain-storming sessions, knowledge-transfer, lively lectures and hands-on demo with hard tissue lasers.

“Neurobiology of Addiction”

Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College has organized a Guest Lecture entitled “Neurobiology of Addiction” for I year BDS students on 27th October 2018 at 12.00pm. The Speaker for the Guest lecture was Dr. Yogesh Kanna Sathyamoorthy, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Christ University, Bangalore. Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh, Senior Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, gave the welcome address and introduced the speaker to the gatherings. The lecture started and the speaker gave the basic introduction on the neurobiology of addiction for First year BDS students. The speaker addressed the future dentists whose life’s work is to deal with a repertoire of patients, patients with a varying history of substance abuse. The session had a slow start as usual and then picked up the pace. Students were enthusiastically listening and involved in the discussion. The lecture also dealt with stress and coping mechanism and stress in an integral component in any dental college student. The reason why students can impulsive was dealt in the lecture and it brought a big smile to teachers and students as well. It is surprising to see that, a few students already had some knowledge about what the speaker was lecturing and hence it made more and more sense to them. He gave a thorough neurobiological mechanism and pathway of brain by the impact of various addictive habits which bypasses and suppresses the routine regular neuronal circuitry of brain function. He also quoted various day-to-day student life activities of addictive behaviours in the present scenario of adolescent age. On the whole, the speaker mentioned as it was a pleasant experience for him to talk to a bunch of enthusiastic budding dental surgeons. Dr. Yogesh Kanna Sathyamoorthy, was felicitated and presented with gifts by Mrs. M. S. Thenmozhi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy. Dr. Dinesh Premavathy, Lecturer, from the Department of Anatomy, delivered the vote of thanks.

Research & Clinical Applications of Stem Cells - Recent Updates

The CDE programme entitled “Research & Clinical Applications of Stem Cells – Recent updates” was held at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital on 14 th December 2018. The Department of Periodontics was honoured to host esteem researchers in Stem cells. Dr. R. Suresh, currently working as a Private Practitioner in Chennai and the Former Dean of Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai delivered lecture on Oral sources and characteristics of stem cells’. Dr. Revathi Raj, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and blood and marrow transplantation at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai delivered lecture on ‘Recent applications of stem cells in medical field’. Dr. Pulikkotil Shaju Jacob, Assistant Professor at the School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia delivered lecture on Lipopolysaccharides on PDL Stem Cells’. Dr. Satish Ramalingam, Assistant Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering at SRM University, Kattankulathur delivered lecture on ‘Stem cells in Regenerative Medicine’. Over 60 post graduates and over 80 partcipants from various parts of the country benefited from this programme which gave valuable insights on recent research on stem cells and its clinical applications.

Screening Awareness on Potentially malignant disorders

First year Oral pathology post graduates from Saveetha Dental College conducted an awareness and screening camp for the rural areas around the college. The camp was conducted in order to spread and create awareness on potentially malignant disorders and other common dental diseases and also screen the people for the presence of various dental diseases.

From the above findings it was concluded that, periodontal diseases were the most common findings in most of the screened individuals. Prevalence of dental caries was more common among the subjects. The overall oral hygiene maintenance was noted to be satisfactory among the subjects. Soft tissue lesions associated with tobacco use such as smoker’s palate, leukoplakia were noted to be 1% among the population. Good oral hygiene status was noted to be 13% among the population. Individuals were interactive during the health education. Oral hygiene kit with tooth paste, tooth brush were given to all individuals. Free treatment cards were given to all individuals Shops selling tobacco in the form of cigarettes and other smokeless form were noted in 1 km radius surrounding the camp site.

Ayutha Pooja & Saraswathi Pooja Celebration

“Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays”

We believe in holistic development of the young minds we groom. They learn traditional values and morals along with their academic curriculum in our institution. On 18th October 2018, Saveetha Dental College celebrated ayusha pooja and Saraswathy pooja. Followed by the pooja was the distribution of prasad for the students and faculty.

World Food Day

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.