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.
Edify- Department of Anatomy
The New Cycle of Edify was started on 29th March 2019 and the presenting department was the Department of Anatomy.
Dr. M.Karthik Ganesh, Senior Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, addressed and greeted the gathering for the first session of the new cycle of Edify on behalf of the Faculty members of the Department. He explained about the new theme of this version of Edify which was on “Best Class Activity”. He also correlated the activity based learning with a saying “Listening is better than Learning, Observing is better than Listening, Doing is better than Observing”. Then the video was played for watching. The video demonstrated the Paper and Clay Modeling to be the best class activity of the Department. One of the toughest topics in Head & Neck Anatomy for BDS students is the Larynx. The video showed the class activity for Larynx using paper craft modeling, where the students actively involved in making the paper craft model of the various cartilages of Larynx. The video also described even a slow learner can understand a tough topic using such paper craft models.
After this, the clay modeling activity on the layers of Scalp was shown. This part of the video depicted the structural arrangement of the different layers of the scalp using various coloured origami papers and clay for each layer. A piece meal of the layers of scalp was made and it was explained by the students as a live discussion between individuals in a group of students. Finally the video concluded with the feedback from the students on the significance of class activity.
After the completion of the video, the Director of Academics, Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy commented that the video is good and suggested to have uniformity in the audio aspect of the video while editing. Then the link for Edify Scoring was sent to the gathered faculty members. Out of 101 responses the Department of Anatomy got 830 points. Then the Director congratulated the staffs of the Department on getting better score for their video.
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.
International Symposium on Current Concepts in Drug Discovery
Department of pharmacology has organized an International Symposium on current concepts in Drug Discovery on 29th March 2019, a total number 54 participants registered for the event from various institutions. Dr. Shreeja Varghese, Dean of Saveetha Dental College has felicitated the Guest Speakers. Prof.Dr.Kylie Williams, Head of Discipline, Pharmacy University of Technology Sydney, Australia delivered a talk on “Recent trends and Research avenues in Pharmacy”. Dr.Kamal Dua, Lecturer, Pharmacy University of Technology Sydney, Australia has delivered a talk on “ Biological Targets for therapeutic interventions in asthma” . Dr.K.Senthilkumaran, Dean of PG studies and Pharm.D has delivered a talk on “Chronomodulated drug delivery systems in drug discovery” and Dr.B. Premkumar gave an extensive talk on computational tools in drug discovery. The symposium was enriched with the active participation of the delegates with e-poster presentation. Two best e-posters were awarded with merit certificates. The TN DCI has allocated 4 credit points for the programme. The feedback from the delegates was really encouraging.
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.
World Water Day
World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater.The intension is to inspire people around the world to learn more about water related issues and to take action to make a difference. Relevant issues include water scarcity,water pollution,inadequate water supply,lack of sanitation and the impact of climate changes.The day brings to light the inequality of access to water and the need to assure the human right to water and sanitation.Hence an awareness program was conducted for the students of Villivakkam Primary Union School atPothuron 22nd March 2019 to raise awareness regarding the importance of water .The students were enlightened about the consequences of water shortage,its impact on water price,food production and on the children education. At the end of the session the children were taught simple ways to conserve water
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.
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.
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.
