“All About All Ceramics”- Guest Lecture

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organised a guest lecture on “All About All Ceramics”on 2.3.19 presented by Dr. G. Lambodharan, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai. Successful application of all-ceramic materials depends on the clinicians ability to select both the appropriate material and cementation protocol that satisfy the patient’s needs and expectations. The selection of a particular ceramic system should be based on physical properties such as strength, fracture resistance, wear resistance, long-term outcomes as well as esthetic considerations. The lecture focused on the fact that the dentist must understand these materials and systems so he or she can educate patients and present appropriate treatment options. 

“HORIZON-2019- International Conference Biomedical Research

Pursuing the aim of promoting high quality in bio-medical research, the Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, hosted its first international conference HORIZON-2019 an epitome of Biomedical research in its decennial hall, on 28th February to 1st march 2019.

The conference explored the latest research findings in the field. The programme included 7 well selected key note presentations by eminent researchers which prompted vibrant audience interaction and sparked fascinating discussions. A total of 230 delegates from varying disciplines across the country registered for the conference and presented their works as oral and e-posters in six different sessions.  The continuing commitment of the research community to generate high quality studies was clear with the works presented. The delegates enjoyed a fast-paced programme of the highest caliber research, in an inspiring location. Saveetha Dental College, SIMATS, as an institution dedicated in promoting and fostering high quality research, played the role of a perfect host for the conference. 

Life time achievement award, Out-standing researcher awards for accomplished researchers and emerging scientist awards for young scientists were given in different specialties. Best oral and e-posters of each session were also awarded. 

Integrated Learning of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

In this era of advanced dissected microlearning, there is a growing need to take a perspective that gives a holistic approach of learning that would be beneficial to both the students and the patients. The Department of General Pathology, conducted its CDE on 22.02.2019 (Friday) at Saveetha Dental College, SSM Seminar Hall. The Chief Guest of the day was Dr. J.Thanka, Professor, Department of Pathology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Medical Education and health Science.  Dr.Thanka gave an insight into the advantages of an integrated teaching Curriculum. The Resource persons of the Day were Dr. Sai Shalini M.D, Associate Professor, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Medical Education and Health Science.  Dr.Pratibha Ramani, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College and hospitals. Dr.  Senthilnathan, Professor, Department of Oral and maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and hospitals, Dr. Abhinav, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and hospitals.

The aim of the teaching module was to provide an integrated learning approach to Oral Squamous Cell carcinoma. The sessions covered include Applied Anatomy and Etiology of OSCC, Carcinogenesis, Clinical approach to OSCC, Histopathological aspects of OSCC, Treatment and Prognosis of OSCC.

The sessions were well received and appreciated by the participants, as it gave a holistic view of the disease process from its applied anatomy to the treatment modalities. The session had 160 delegates from within and outside the college. The participants belonged to II BDS, III BDS, interns and Postgraduates. The session was awarded with 3 CDE points by the Dental Council of India. 

Management of Endodontic Complications

The Continuing Dental Education programme on “Management of Endodontic
Complications” was held on 17 th August 2018. The lecture was delivered by
Dr.Vinod Kumar. It focused upon the existing iatrogenic errors beginning from
Access cavity preparation until obturation. The importance of Case history and
Diagnosis was emphasised. The interactive session threw light upon various
aspects pertaining to Endodontics. It also gave way to update on the current and
existing knowledge to overcome the mismanagement and also an hands on
demonstration was given using Mani Silk rotary files.

Transformation Learning- Oral Medicine & Radiology

During the 6th Edition of Edify, we the department of Oral Medicine and Radiology shared our initiative and approach in Transformative Learning. We identified a student who lacked in self confidence, motivation, memory power and hence we chose him to bring about his journey of transformation. The initial step which we took forward was a Counselling session with our senior faculty members to identify his strength and weakness. We developed new ideas and approaches to critically engage him in activity based learning using scrabble words, picture puzzles and pnemonics that increased his focus, attention and memory retention. Counselling and activities in turn triggered him to frame his own pnemonics to remember and recollect,  overcoming his lack of memory power.He was also self motivated and interested to share his ideas with his fellow mates. We also encouraged him to do short term research projects. Wherein , he himself came up with a research topic.  He presented 2 posters in Star summit and also won best poster award in his session.  As a department we are very happy to see his transformation from a boy who lacked self confidence, into a person who could defend himself for his own research to  the judges and also received their appreciation.

Thus our journey continues with the motto……

“Learning That Changes Lives”

Congenital Anamolies of Head and Neck- CDE Programme

Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College has organized a CDE program on the topic “Congenital Anomalies of Head & Neck” for the first year BDS students on             12th February, 2019 at 12.00pm, in Decennial Hall, Saveetha Dental College. The speaker of the event was Dr. M. Haripriya, MBBS., MD., Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai. 

The program commenced with the warm welcome address by Mrs. M.S. Thenmozhi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy. Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh, Senior Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, introduced the speaker to the august gathering. The speaker took the stage and grabbed the attention of the audience completely for the next forty five minutes. The speaker categorized the topic, “Congenital Anomalies of Head & Neck” on three sub-headings, such as the developmental anatomy of head and neck, structures derived from each pharyngeal arches and pouches and the associated congenital deformities. She also briefed on various teratogens and related genetic factors. Since, the topic was interesting, the students listened and observed keenly about the various concepts explained by the guest speaker. She also showed various images on deformed fetuses with developmental defects/syndromes and described about the related genes involved in it. To sum up the lecture was very informative and useful for the students.

At the end, the Guest Speaker distributed the prizes to the toppers in the subjects, for the Weekly Test conducted. The speaker was felicitated by Mrs. M.S. Thenmozhi, HOD and other faculty members of the department. Dr. Dinesh Premavathy, Lecturer, Department of Anatomy delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Transformation Learning- Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics had its 6th Edify on 14th February 2019. The theme was reforming students skills towards academics and clinical aptitude. Procrastination - to keep delaying something or not doing something that must be done, often because it’s unpleasant or boring. Students know that they should do proper tray set up and to keep the work place clean for any type of treatment, but they were not following for all the patients because of time constrains. So to manage Procrastination and time inconsistency we followed a method called “2 Mins Rule”. 2 Mins Rule - in that we teach the students to organize the work place with all instruments and equipments in 2 Mins. The end result is better time management, ease of work and attending to patients on time and completing the procedure. This method had brought a change in an undergraduate student. 

Transformative learning is about how a change is brought in a student both academically and as a whole person. A post graduate student had difficulty in managing his patients on time. Counseling was given to him and trained him extensively in pre-clinical work. These changes his whole mind set and helped him manage his cases well and time management was exemplary. These motivations also lead the way for him to get the best post graduate Endodontics award in 2018.  The whole thing was done as a video and was showcase for the Edify meet. 

Finish Line 2019- Regenerative Endodontics

It was conducted on 11,12 and 13 th of February 2019 in Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai. Three days program which gave a complete revision for the exam going batch on recent advances. Regenerative Endodontics being the most upcoming topic and procedure in maintaining or rather reinitiating the vitality of the pulp. The whole topic from case discussion to treatment protocol were discussed in detail.

GENETICS OF SEX DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL SEXUAL DISORDERS

Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College has organized CDE entitled “GENETICS OF SEX DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL SEXUAL DISORDERS” for I year BDS students on 08 th February 2019 at 11.00 am, the speaker was Dr. Dinesh Kumar. K, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Public health, Central University of Tamil nadu, Thiruvarur. The speaker was felicitated by Mrs. Thenmozhi. M.S HOD and faculties of the department. Dr. Dinesh Premavathy, Lecturer, Department of anatomy, gave the welcome address and introduced the speaker to the audiences. As the CDE program lecture started, the speaker discussed and briefed about the topics on embryological aspects, genes involved in determination of the sex by adding scientific features and historical characters. His lucid way of presentation was explained how sex of an individual is determined by genes, hormones, brain, etc. It was very interesting that the speaker discussed about brain sex and mechanism behind it. Finally the speaker discussed about case reports pertaining to the topic, the session ends with an interaction. Overall the session was very informative and new to the audience.Dr. Ganesh Lakshmanan, Senior Lecturer from Department of Anatomy gave the Vote of thanks.

NOO-A no to Anxiety

The department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals organized a CDE & Hands on Program   "NOO-A no to anxiety" Edition II on 8th February 2019. The highlights of the CDE program included hands on experience for the participants in intranasal sedation using midazolam & inhalational sedation using nitrous oxide oxygen. The e-poster presentation competition for bachelor of dental surgery students added color to the event. It attracted a crowd of 114 participants from various colleges across the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.  Dr EMG Subramanian Professor & Head, Dept. of Pedodontics extended warm welcome to the delegates. Dr Navaneetha Krishnan, an eminent Anesthesiologist enlightened the gathering with his lecture on "Emergency drugs needed for dental clinic & protocol to be followed in conscious sedation procedures".  Dr Deepa Gurunathan, Dr Geo Mani & Dr Mebin George Mathew shared their knowledge on topics in intravenous, intranasal & inhalational sedation in pediatric patients to an exuberant assembly. Workshop on intranasal and inhalational  sedation followed the lectures. Undergraduates  from various colleges presented their e-posters on topics pharmacological and non pharmacological behavior management in pediatric dentistry. The flamboyant event concluded with Dr Sheeja S Varghese, Dean Saveetha Dental  College & Hospitals presenting certificates and awards to  participants and winners during the valedictory function.

M.Orth Orientation Course

The Department of orthodontics in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgowconducted a two day orientation program on February 7 th and 8 th of 2019, for the aspirants of M Ortho examinations. The department is also the centre for the upcoming M Ortho examinations which is scheduled in June.The chief guest Dr Deepak Nallaswamy, Director of Academics, SIMATS inaugurated the functionalongside with Advisor - Dr Rajagopal, Dean of faculties - Dr ND Jayakumar and Dean - Dr Sheeja Varghese.The program coordinator Dr S Aravind Kumar (Academic head of the department) orchestrated the entire two days alongside the speakers- Dr Stephen Chadwick and Dr Badri Chari. Dr Stephen Chadwick is the Vice Dean of Royal college of Surgeons, England and a lead examiner for the M Ortho examination. Dr Badri is the adjunct faculty at Saveetha Dental College and is also an examiner for the M Ortho examinations. The program had delegates widespread far across the globe and a mixed group of young fresh graduates and experienced and renowned orthodontists. The lectures were well appreciated by the delegates and the mock exam conducted was one of a kind and the delegates were overwhelmed. The program also provided them the platform to interact with th e examiners and also to discuss their cases directly with them. The department also conducted a one day hands on workshop on Occlusal indices by the same speakers on February 6 th 2019, prior to the two day program. This novice effort was applauded by all the participants. The overall response from all the delegates was stupendous and the participants confirmed that they can’t wait for the next edition.

Treatment Planning for Periodontally Mutiliated Dentition-Guest lecture

The department of periodontics was honoured to host Dr. Professor Thomas Kocher , Head of the department of Periodontology, University of Greiswald, a 100 year old state run dental school in  Germany.  He is also part of the Word Workshop( Periodontics) II on classification of periodontal diseases and conditions. He is an ardent researcher with a credit of 250 publications.He has been practising for the last 3 decades and has seen a plethora of cases which were managed  comprehensively. The students and faculties were fortunate to have an active discussion  about the treatment plan for each of the challenging cases he put before us. A long term follow up of the patients with clinical and radiographic picture was presented to the audience which emphasised the  importance of  treating the periodontal disease and saving the  strategic teeth.Later results from the literature  were also showcased and he summed up with a decision making table  for retaining or extracting the periodontally mutilated teeth.

Trigeminal Neuralgia & Radiofrequency Ablation- Seminar on Concepts of TN

Trigeminal Neuralgia also known as suicidal disease is a disease which often challenges the physicians in its diagnosis and treatment plan. Not only neurosurgeon but also dentist and ENT do gets in its claws. Dr. Mohinish Bhatjiwale, founder, Secretary and Functional Neurosurgeon, Kem Hospital(Mumbai) enlightened us on various aspects of it and also the newer yet economical and easier way to treat trigeminal neuralgia on 7th February 2019. He discussed on the indications and treatment protocol of radio frequency ablation. It was a session with active interaction and informations for the faculty and students of Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine & Radiology.

SALSI: International Summit of Saliva Symposium India

The First International Summit of SALIVA SYMPOSIUM held in India. An educational extravaganza with 15 keynote speakers from across the globe. There were a total  of 480 Registrations. A 3 days packed lectures that were a treat to the mind which stimulated the brain cells to think beyond the horizon. Scientific presentations both poster and paper where conducted for all 3 days. Total of 14 awards were given and an overall best poster and best paper trophies were given. Quiz was conducted among different colleges and the best team were awarded. Investigate the crime scene was also conducted were clues and the crime scene was narrated and students were asked to identify the samples to be collected and in what way it could be useful to identify the culprit.