CIRCADIAN CLOCK- IMPACT AND OPPURTUNITIES IN CHRONOTHERAPEUTIC MEDICINE

Department of Physiology conducted a CDE Programme on 28th March 2019 entitled as “CIRCADIAN CLOCK- IMPACT AND OPPURTUNITIES IN CHRONOTHERAPEUTIC MEDICINE” by  Dr. Sridevi from Sathyabama Dental College and Hospitals. She shared a wide knowledge on Chronotherapeutics and its impact on the Circadian Rhythm among the students.  Students were very much enthusiastic and the lecture ended up with good interactive session. 

It’s now or never

Department of Physiology conducted a CDE Programme on 30th March 2019 entitled as “It’s now or never” by Mrs. Navukkarasi from Annai Veilankanni College of Arts and Science and a certified soft skills trainer. She delivered motivational thoughts among the students on developing the soft skills and personal empowerment.  Students were very interactive and the lecture came up with inspiring thoughts.

Endodontic documentation – Lecture on importance of documenting cases

This lecture was delivered by Dr. Reuben Joseph on 29 th march 2019. We live in the era where only evidence and proof speaks for itself. Documentation is the need of the hour. Documentation is helpful to show the patient the process of treatment and the outcome that can be achieved. A well documented procedure speaks volumes and conveys the process clearly to a layman. It is very useful for publication purposes. One can claim he/she is good and portray themselves only with the help of documentation.

Newer Approaches in Herbal Medicine

Dr. Selvaraj from Siddha College, gave lecture on Herbal medicine and its uses in Dentistry. His lecture paved way for various research ideas amongst the students around 95 students attended the event. It seemed to be grand success

Post & Core Module II

Workshop on “Post and Core” had been conducted on 10th March 2019. It was an one day program which includes lecture and demonstration on post and core build up followed by hands-on workshop. Course was limited only for 5 participants in order to provide better care and attention. Live patient demo was showed followed by Models. Each participant had performed both metal and FRC post on anterior and posterior teeth. Lecture and hands-on were more interactive, all of them showed more interest in gaining knowledge. Step by step clinical procedures had been shown and evaluated to each and every participant by one on one interaction.

Comprehensive Grant Writing For Beginners- Work shop

A CDE on Comprehensive Grant Writing for Beginners was held on 22nd March 2019 by the Research Department with the moto to ingrain adequate knowledge and awareness on different approaches towards writing a grant among the graduate and post graduates. This seminar and workshop was attended by more than 60 delegates from various disciplines of dentistry. The Guest Lectures was delivered by 5 eminent speakers, in which Dr. Ezhilarasan discussed about the roots of writing a grant, Dr. Kanagaraj spoke about the key points and structure in writing a winning grant while Dr. Vijayashree Priyadharshini highlighted the major funding agencies and types of funds available and  Dr.D.urairaj Sekar gave an insight into the importance of grant writing for extramural research. Grant Oppurtunities in DST AND DST-SERB was elaborated by Dr.Rajeshkumar. At the end of the workshop the participants were motivated to write grant proposals and were inspired to apply for various funds.

SPARC-2019

The fourth edition of Saveetha's Pedodontic Advanced Revision Course, fondly called as SPARC was conducted on the 4th and 5th of March, 2019. Eminent speakers from from all over India who have expertise knowledge in various topics of Pediatric Dentistry shared their knowledge by delivering lectures in various topics such as Pulp therapy, Interceptive Orthodontics, Child Psychology, Behavior Management, Flourides, Early Childhood Caries and Dental Traumatology. Postgraduate students from various colleges in India attended SPARC and found it very informative. Delegates had stated this program gave them a definite edge to prepare and present answers well for theory and viva voce.

Manuscript writing – Bootcamp

The Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College organized a seminar on “Manuscript writing – Bootcamp” on 20.03.2019, Wednesday from 9.00 AM to 12.00 AM. Mrs Thenmozhi, Head, Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College welcomed the gathering and gave an introductory speech on the need for seminar on manuscript writing. Dr Ganesh Lakshmanan, senior lecturer, Department of Anatomy introduced the speakers to the gathering and moderated the sessions. 

Dr. Jhansi Nathan, DST INSPIRE faculty fellow, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, gave a lecture on general considerations of research to manuscript. Dr.M.Suganthi, DST SERB National Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai, gave a talk on details of title and introduction of a research manuscript.

Dr.Nandhini, DST INSPIRE fellow, microbiologist, IRL- RNTCP-State TB cell, Tamilnadu, discoursed on materials and methods section and results section of a manuscript. Dr.S.Bavithra, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Lab Technology, Loyola College, Chennai gave a talk on ‘Art of discussing and concluding a manuscript’. Dr.Suraiya Saleem, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Neurobiology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology discussed on the post production works of a manuscript. Mrs Thenmozhi, Head, Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College felicitated the speakers and Dr.Dinesh  Premavathy, senior lecturer, Department of Anatomy delivered the vote of thanks.

Recent trends in the treatment and research of Alzheimer’s disease

The Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College organized a CDE on “Recent trends in the treatment and research of Alzheimer’s disease”on 19.03.2019, Tuesday from 11 AM to 12 Noon. Dr.Senthil Kumar, Senior Research Assistant, Mr. and Mrs. Ko Chi Ming centre for Parkinson’s disease research, Hong Kong Baptist University, who is also an adjunct professor of Saveetha University, was the resource person for the day. Dr.Ganesh Lakshmanan, Sr Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, introduced the speaker to the gathering.

The speaker discussed on the disease burden of Alzheimer’s disease on aging population, the economic burden of such diseases on developing nations. Then he briefed about the conventional treatment strategies and emphasized on new drug discoveries from traditional and alternative medicines. He also shared his experience in working on mice models using Chinese medicines. Mrs.Thenmozhi M.S, Head , Department of Anatomy, felicitated the Speaker and Dr.Dinesh Premavathy, Sr.Lecturer, delivered the vote of thanks.

Basics of Infection Control and Hand Washing Techniques’

The Department of General Pathology organized a Continuing Education programme on ‘Basics of Infection Control and Hand Washing Techniques’ on Saturday 16/3/19. The invited guest speaker was Dr.Jemima Kingsley., M.Sc., Ph.D., Chairman-Infection control Board and Quality Manager- Laboratory services from K.M.CHerian Frontier Life Line Hospitals, Mogappair. She briefed about the six steps in Hand Washing Techniques, Hospital Spillage management, use of Personal Protective Equipments, Hospital wastes and details about the segregation and disposal of hospital wastes by using proper color-coded bags. The participants were very interested, actively interacted and got cleared their doubts related to infection control and waste management. The programme was ended by felicitating the guest speaker.

Gain with No Pain Edition-V

Full Mouth Rehabilitation of children under General Anaesthesia

Department of Pedodontics,Saveetha Dental College conducted a CDE and WORKSHOP “Full Mouth Rehabilitation of children under General Anaesthesia. Sixteen delegates participated in the fifth edition of Gain with No pain. Limited participation was encouraged to have a edge over practical experience in operation theatre which was greatly appreciated by the participants. Interactive lectures were delivered by the Dr.Deep Guruanthan,Dr.Navaneetha Krishnan,Dr.Geo Mani and Dr.Vignesh covering   various aspects such ad  need for general anaesthesia, anaesthetic procedures ,its complications and Post operative Dental Care. A video that  simulated Saveetha Dental College’s operation theatre complex and the protocol to be followed  was played to the delegates before entering the theatre. This helped them to understand and take complete advantage of the workshop. Two children were taken up for full mouth rehabilitation under general anaesthesia  and the particpants  were divided into 2 groups to have the best hands on training in the procedures. All delegates were contented with the clinical knowledge and confidence gained through the workshop.

Transformation learning- Department of Orthodontics

The department of Orthodontics presented their sixth edify session which was on transformation of a student. Their presentation was based on a four point strategy they followed which included imparting knowledge, instilling confidence, practices and rehearsal. They also used play way methods and interactive learning to impart knowledge. Regular rehearsals and practising in front of the mirror along with the faculty guidance improved the overall performance and  confidence of the student which was reflected in the video.

Transformation Learning- Department of Oral Pathology

Transformational learning is construed as deep constructive meaningful learning leading to critical ways in which learners consciously make meaning of their lives in order to produce a fundamental change in our world view and therefore true emancipation. The cardinal goal of transformational learning  is to make our own interpretations, in short to achieve ‘Autonomous thinking’.Transformative teaching therefore is to facilitate the student to think on their own. To make the students capable of functioning efficiently in this competitive world.

Two videos were depicted, One showing Dr.Valli Malar in her practice in Madurai and how she applies the training imparted in Oral Pathology department in her day to day clinical practice and how it helps her in her treatment algorithm.

The second video was on Sisira Padavala, emphasizing on her research experience, how she transformed from a student who had to be guided at every step during her research, to how she blossomed on her own, had her own ideas , which she executed and the results that she produced, mainly publishing her research work in pubmed and scopus indexed journal- Contemporary Clinical Dentistry thereby reiterating the theme. 

SPARC - Saveetha's Pedodontic Advanced Revision Course

The fourth edition of Saveetha's Pedodontic Advanced Revision Course, fondly called as SPARC was conducted on the 4th and 5th of March, 2019. Eminent speakers from from all over India who have expertise knowledge in various topics of Pediatric Dentistry shared their knowledge by delivering lectures in various topics such as Pulp therapy, Interceptive Orthodontics, Child Psychology, Behavior Management, Flourides, Early Childhood Caries and Dental Traumatology. Postgraduate students from various colleges in India attended SPARC and found it very informative. Delegates had stated this program gave them a definite edge to prepare and present answers well for theory and viva voce.

Transformation learning- Department of Prosthodontics

The theme for this session was transformative learning. This edify from prosthodontics depicted a true narrative of a student troubled with physical, psychological and emotional distress. The teachers identified all these aspects and addressed them appropriately through physical treatment, emotional and psychological therapy . The students transformed and had shown tremendous improvement in performance.   Dr. Vinay Sivaswamy received the workaholic award from the Department of Prosthodontics.

Women's Day Celebration

International women’s day 2019

  The International women’s day was celebrated on 8th March 2019. The management in co ordination with the women empowerment cell of Saveetha dental college organized numerous activities. As is the norm, women achievers in their respective spheres of life were identified and hand picked for recognition and awards were given away on this day. The event began with a welcome dance by our students and a welcome address by our Dean Dr. Sheeja Varghese. The chief guest of the event was Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, MD, DGO, PhD (Associate director, GG hospital, Chennai -34). She graced the occasion and gave away the awards. She also addressed the gathering and spoke about the health issues women face and advised the young generation about it.

The awards were given to the women achievers by the chief guest, our dean and Prof. Dr. Shyamalaa Chandrasekharan (Dept. of Orthodontics). The first award of the day was the young achiever’s awards and was given to S.R.Tejaswini, studying in 12th Standard in N.S.N. Matriculation School,

Chitlapakkam. She was diagnosed with a disability called Osteotomy of Radius

and Ulna only at the age of 6 when she found it difficult to use her right hand for

even doing basic activities like eating and writing. She is now a national level para awimmer who has represented India at the Asian Youth para games in 2017 in Dubai where she won silver medal in100 M Breast stroke with 834 points. She charmed the gathering with her wise words and innocent demeanor and urged the audience to dream. She also stressed that it is not what we have but what we do with what we have that matters!

The next award was the Inspiring woman icon award which was given to Ms Kavitha Ramu. An IAS officer by day and a senior Bharatnatyam exponent in the evenings, Ms.Kavitha has been performing as a solo artiste for more than 20 years now, with over 650 stage performances to her credit. Having seen her father serve the country as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Kavitha had always wanted to follow his footsteps. She was initially fascinated by the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) but, over time, decided on IAS as staying in India meant she could pursue her passion for dance. 

Some positions she has earlier held include, Joint Commissioner for Relief and Rehabilitation, District Revenue Officer, Chennai dt, and General Manager for the Tamil Nadu State Tourism Development Corporation. Presently she is the Director, dept of Museums.  Ms Kavitha Ramu addressed the gathering and spoke about how a little bit of planning and effort form our side can help us pursue our profession and passion simultaneously with great joy.

 The next award was the healthcare excellence award and was presented to Dr.Vijayasree Mahadevan for her yeoman service for the poor and needy in the field of cancer care. The founder and managing trustee of sri matha cancer care. To help the people who are in need of the dialysis treatment, Dr. Vijayasree have installed 4 Dialysis unit in their City. In addition to this she wants to create awareness about “Palliative Care” amongst commoners hence she wrote a book called “INI ORU VALIYILLA PAYANAM” (Henceforth a painless Journey) and that book was released by the Governor of Tamil Nadu DR.K.ROSAIAH” on the occasion of world Palliative Care Day. She addressed the gathering and inspired the audience with her speech.

 The social activist award was presented to Dr. A.D. Revathy, who commissioned as a member for Tamil Nadu commission for protection of child rights by the governor of Tamil Nadu as an act of implementation of the Central act, She was assigned as a Convener to lead the Tamil Nadu State Child Policy Committee, After Several Steps of Meetings from the level of Secretaries to the District officials and experts consultation meetings, the draft, Tamil Nadu State Policy for Children 2017 was handed over to the Government of Tamil Nadu. In Feb 2017, a national movement, called, CHILD RIGHT INDIA, was successfully started to uphold the rights of children in the nation. She also started an organization, in the name of, TEACHERS OF PHILOSOPHY, on 15th August 2017 for the purpose of upgrading Philosophical studies and investigation among Philosophy academics in Tamil Nadu. She addressed the gathering about the urgent need for a policy for child and women rights and how we need to fight for it collectively as a population.

The women entrepreneur award was presented to Ms Aarthi Anantha Padmanaban, the Founder and Chief Visionary of Youvolve. Youvolve is a coaching, counselling and training company specialising in Leadership training, workplace Communication and etiquette, Assertive skills, Key representational styles and its impact on quality of work. The initiative for required unique Training methodology amalgamating Coaching and Mentoring , grew out of the desire to contribute positively to the realization of the vision and target set by a company or its units. She spoke about the importance of women being self-full and happy with themselves before embarking on any of their other responsibilities.

 The last award but by no means the least, for excellence in teaching was presented to Dr. Lalitha Balakrishnan. She is the Principal of M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai, is an Educational Administrator with over 30 years of experience. She is passionate about research and has published in several National and International journals. She has also authored four books in Management. Dr. Lalitha Balakrishnan has been invited by the US Department of State to visit the USA under the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She visited Universities of Stanford, Harvard, Yale in the USA and universities in Sydney, U. K and Vancouver. She has held several leadership positions in her career and has groomed leaders through conduct of Management Development Programs for managers in various MNC’s.To her credit she has won The Best Teacher Award, Bharathi Kanda Pudhumai Penn Award , Eminent Woman Achiever Award , Leadership Excellence award and For the sake of Honor Award.  She spoke about the joys of being in her profession and how we should think out of the box and achieve our goals.

The ceremony ended with the vote of thanks by Dr.Anitha Roy from the Pharmacology department. This was followed by another program organized by Dr.Uma Maheswari (Dept of Oral Medicine) and Dr.Brinda (Dept of General Pathology) on general and oral health awareness for Women employees of the institution. Dr. Sri Sakthi and her team from the department of Public health dentistry organized a screening and oral health awareness camp Mary Clubwala Jadhav Higher Secondary school, Egmore, Chennai wherein 250 children and 15 staff were benefitted.

As a special gesture the management also handed out gifts to all women staff of the institution. ☺