BDS Induction Ceremony: A New Beginning

BDS induction ceremony 2021, started with a welcome dance followed by invocation song and lighting the kuthuvilaku. The Director of Academics, Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy gave the welcome address.

The chief guest of the day Prof. Dr. Saranjit Singh Bhasin addressed the gathering.Prof. Dr. Saranjit Singh Bhasin did his graduation (BDS) from Delhi University with Distinction and Gold Medallion in the year 1994. He is an alumnus and Post Graduate (MDS) from Banaras Hindu University in the specialization of Prosthodontics in 1997 and did his MBA in Healthcare Administration from Delhi University in 2014. He immediately joined his alma mater Maulana Azad Dental College & Hospital, New Delhi as teaching faculty and served it till 2005. After a brief stint as Scientist at a DRDO research laboratory, INMAS, he joined his previous assignment as Associate Professor in 2007. He was the Dean and presently heads the Department of Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry at Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University at New Delhi. He has been actively involved in teaching Material Sciences as applied to Dentistry to both BDS and MDS students. His area of interest is metallic biomaterials and has been associated with research work involving Dental Implants at Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU and Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS). Dr Bhasin has been an invited speaker at American Ceramics Society organized conferences. He is also a member of Indian Prosthodontics Society, Academy of Oral Implantology of India and Indian Dental Association. He was bestowed the Distinguished Alumnus award by the BHU during the 150 birth anniversary year of the founder of the university, Pd. Madan Mohan Malviya. He successfully hosted the 11th Indian prosthodontic Society’s P G convention in Delhi in 2009 as the Organising Secretary. At present he is a Member of Dental Council of India. He was Vice President of Delhi Dental Council as also President of Academy of Oral Implantology and editorial board member of the IPS. To his credit he has the fellowship of WCOI, and Diplomate of AOI.

The event went on with the Chancellor’s address to the budding dentist followed by the white coat ceremony. Associate Dean of Academics, Dr. Vishnu Priya, administers the oath. Few of our old students gave the testimony and the new bees also shared their experience in joining the college. Parents too were overwhelmed with joy and shared the reason on choosing Saveetha Dental College for their wards. Dean, Saveetha Dental College Dr. Sheeja Varghese gave the vote of thanks. There is no ceremony without a feast and there was lunch followed the event.

The event became a memory to all those who attended it to cherish for life.





Clinical interpretation of Nerve conduction studies - In vivo/In vitro - Principles, Essentials, and Pitfalls

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Department of Physiology and Biochemistry had conducted a Webinar Series IV on 3th December 2020 entitled as “Clinical interpretation of Nerve conduction studies - In vivo/In vitro - Principles, Essentials, Pitfalls”.   Dr. Anbuselvi S, Associate Professor, Institute of Physiology and Experimental medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai.  There are about 226 participants were joined the Webinar, 110 participants were from SIMATS and 116 participants from outside colleges. She shared her valuable knowledge on techniques, importance and drawbacks on nerve conduction studies. She also had given an ample idea about the procedure of nerve conduction studies.  We hope that her skill would help all participants to improve their research activity in future.  The programme wrecked with a excellent intermingling session.  


Role of ECG in Basic Medical Sciences

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Department of Physiology and Biochemistry was conducted a Webinar Series II on 11th November 2020 entitled as “Role of ECG in Basic Medical Sciences”.   Dr. S.Manikandan, is working as a Professor in the Department of Physiology, Tagore Medical College & Hospitals, Chennai.  He shared an ample knowledge on basics of ECG and also emphasized its role on research. He also had given an idea about the low cost research by using heart rate variability.  We hope that his experience would help all participants to improve their research activity in future.  The programme ended with a good interacting session. 

Crown Lengthening - A multidimensional approach to ensure successful restorations

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organized a webinar on “Crown Lengthening - A multidimensional approach to ensure successful restorations” presented by Dr. Vamsi Lavu, Associate professor, Department of periodontology, Sri Ramachandra Dental college, Chennai on 24.7.20. Aesthetically pleasing restorations are the call of the day as it perfectly integrates into the given oral surroundings. The ultimate goal of crown lengthening is to provide a tooth crown dimension adequate for a stable dento-gingival complex and for the placement of a restorative margin, so as to achieve the best marginal seal and a pleasing final restoration. The webinar focussed on the rationale, biologic basis, treatment planning and techniques to perform crown lengthening in order to achieve the specific objectives for a clinician and the patient.

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Webinar: Perspectives on the Push for Pulpal Preservation

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Department of Cariology organized a webinar on “Perspectives on the push for pulpal preservation” on 16.10.20 presented by Dr. James L. Gutmann, DDS, Cert Endo, PhD, FACD, FICD, FADI, FAAHD, FDSRCSEd, Diplomate ABE, Professor, Chair and Postgraduate Program Director, Department of Endodontics, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Davie, Florida,  Professor Emeritus, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas.

The scope of Endodontics in the past two decades has been characterized by the evolution of technologies and devices for disinfection and filling of the root canal system. Current tissue engineering concepts and molecular biological assessments indicate that vital pulp preservation is possible and predictable. This is enabled by a better understanding of pulpal biology, and its responses to bacterial challenges, restorative procedures and advanced material properties. A true translational approach bridging basic science and clinical applications is essential to understanding why and how these concepts have evolved. The lecture was focused on the biologic perspectives and clinical applications necessary to achieve pulpal retention, repair and tissue regeneration and when inappropriate, to use new technologies for pulpal removal and tooth preservation with respect to the tooth structure and function. The webinar was attended by the post graduate students, faculty of both Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals and Nova Southeastern DentalCentre, Florida, USA.

Esthetic paradigm in Orthodontics

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organized a webinar on “Esthetic paradigm in Orthodontics” presented by Dr. Mohamad Iqbal, Assistant Professor, Department of orthodontics, Tamilnadu Government Dental College, Chennai on 21.8.20. The principle orthodontic goal in the correction of malocclusion include function and esthetics. The era of Edward Hartley Angle Ushered in function as the prime focus. But the 90’s saw the paradigm shift back to aesthetics. The significance of the role of operative dentistry in achieving microesthetics was worthwhile discussing, since it aids in achieving successful orthodontic treatment with an aesthetic functional smile.

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Webinar: Low Shrinkage Composite Resin

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organized a webinar on “Low Shrinkage Composite Resin” presented by Dr. Sihivahanan, Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, Chennai on 28.8.20. Composite resin technology has been showing promising evolution over the past decade. Yet literature shows several challenges with direct composite restorations owing to curing shrinkage induced problems. To overcome these issues there is a constant quest for development of low shrinkage dental restorative materials. The paradigm shift in the restorative approach with the advent of the new generation of composites focussing on ring opening polymerization containing spiro-orthocarbonates was discussed in the presentation. The webinar also highlighted the role of oxiranes and siloranes to lower polymerization shrinkage.

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Webinar: Retreatment: Clinical perspective & Work Flow

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organized a webinar on “Retreatment: Clinical perspective & Work Flow” presented by Dr. Narasimhan Bharadwaj, Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on 6.9.20. Endodontic retreatment is a complex entanglement that involves systematic unwinding of intricacies inside the canal. With an ever-increasing number of endodontic treatments being done each day, it has become imperative to avoid or minimize the most fundamental of reasons leading to endodontic failure. A particular sequence cannot be taken as a template for all cases requiring retreatment even for an experienced clinician. The webinar illustrated the clinical work flow involved in the systematic sequence of retreating the canal with an emphasis on magnification.

 

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Webinar: Magnified Endo: Treat What You See

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organized a webinar on “Magnified Endo: Treat What You See” presented by Dr. Vinay Shivagange, Course Leader in Endodontology, Oman Dental college, Muscat on 12.9.20. The speaker deliberated the key prerequisites for the use of the operating microscopes in endodontic procedures. The field of non-surgical and surgical endodontics had been revolutionized with the advent of latest instruments for cleaning and shaping. The introduction of dental operating microscope has changed the face of endodontics. The ability to carry out procedures at high precision prevents iatrogenic damage and permits a substantial reduction in treatment time for non-surgical endodontics procedures. Endodontic microsurgery performed under magnification offers vast benefits like minimal trauma and reduced the risk of damaging adjacent structures. Importantly, intricate cases can be managed with more certainties as the use of microscope ameliorates management of elusive and calcified canals, iatrogenic errors, as well as retreatment cases.


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What does it take to perform a successful endodontic microsurgery?

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organized a webinar on 27.9.20 titled “What does it take to perform a successful endodontic microsurgery?” presented by Dr. Sharaschandra Reddy, an endodontist also an alumini of Saveetha Dental College. Currently a Resident doctor, pursuing advanced endodontic program at School of Dental Medicine, University of Buffalo, NY. Endodontic surgery has now evolved into endodontic microsurgery. By using enhanced equipment, instruments and materials that match biological concepts, it is believed that microsurgical approaches produce predictable outcomes in the healing of lesions of endodontic origin. The speaker shared the experience in the way “endodontic surgery” transitioned to “endodontic microsurgery”. The presentation walked one through the process of planning and performing an endodontic microsurgery.

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Webinar: Introduction to DIY Micro and Macro Dental Photography

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organized a webinar on “Introduction to DIY Micro and Macro Dental Photography” presented by Dr. Praveen Rajesh, Associate Professor, IGIDS, SBV University on 20.10.20. Globally there is an aggrandize in the use of dental photography owing to its various advantages. After experiencing the power of digital photography one would be amazed and implement high quality photographic documentation using DSLR and Microscopes in regular clinical practice. The speaker addressed the importance of dental photography in daily clinical practice, choosing the right equipment, basic camera settings, correct use of tools like mirrors, retractors and diaphragms and an overview on post processing.

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Webinar: Dentin conservation in endodontics: Hope or Hype

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics organized a webinar titled “Dentin conservation in endodontics: Hope or Hype” on 25.10.20  presented by Dr. Venkat Canakapalli. Speaker is a Conservative Dentist and Endodontist, Founding member of International Academy of Endodontics. Dentin conservation and minimal intervention while performing endodontic treatment has gained importance in the last decade. The supreme goal of an endodontic treatment is long term tooth retention. Endodontically treated teeth often fails owing to structural failure. Conservation of the dentin during an endodontic therapy is of utmost importance. The webinar discussed extensively on the methods to plan and perform dentin conservation for the long-time survival of the endodontically treated tooth. The lecture also highlighted the role of CBCT and microscopes in planning and executing conservative endodontic treatment.

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Cochrane Workshop on Systematic Review

A systematic review aims to find, appraise and synthesize all relevant, high-quality research evidence to answer a particular question. When appropriate, a formal quantified summary of all the trials that study a specific research question, or meta-analysis, is also performed. The potential benefits of a systematic review are to reduce random error (insufficient data, also referred to as ‘power’), and also to reduce systematic error (bias).  Systematic review also facilitates evaluation of the consistency of results across different trials and settings. Where similar treatment effects are observed across a wide variety of studies and settings, users of evidence can have more confidence in the robustness and transferability of results to other clinical settings. Where study results are less consistent, systematic review allows investigation of potential sources of variation by subgroup and meta-regression analysis.

The Cochrane Collaboration is an international not-for profit and independent organization, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of health care readily available worldwide. The Cochrane Collaboration was founded in 1993 and named after the British epidemiologist, Archie Cochrane. The Cochrane Collaboration produces and disseminates systematic reviews of health-care interventions and promotes the search for evidence in the form of clinical trials and other studies of interventions. The major product of the Collaboration is the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, which is now published monthly (previously quarterly) as part of The Cochrane Library.  The Library is available free of charge in many countries because of the purchase of national licenses by governments, and through special provision to low-income countries. The activities of the Cochrane Collaboration are directed by an elected Steering Group and are supported by staff in Cochrane Groups (Centres, Review Groups, Methods Groups, Fields/Networks, Cochrane Editorial Unit) around the world. Review production is coordinated by Cochrane Review Groups located around the globe, and each is responsible for a specialty area of health care. The Review Group editorial teams also ensure that the rigorous quality standards for which Cochrane Reviews have become recognized are consistently applied. The Editor in Chief of The Cochrane Library is responsible for overseeing the work of Review Groups and ensuring consistent and acceptable quality of editorial processes and output. Although other individuals, groups and organizations also produce systematic reviews, there are many advantages in performing a systematic review with the Cochrane Collaboration.

The Cochrane Collaboration concentrates on producing systematic reviews of interventions and also of diagnostic test accuracy, but does not currently produce reviews on questions of prognosis or aetiology. The Cochrane Collaboration’s core principles include fostering good communication, open decision-making and teamwork, reducing barriers to contributing, and encouraging diversity. The Cochrane Collaboration provides a free online handbook of systematic review methodology, and also makes available meta-analytical software, called Review Manager or RevMan . The Cochrane framework also benefits the user of reviews; there is evidence that Cochrane Reviews are better quality than many other reviews3,4 and the Cochrane Database of Systematic reviews has a journal impact factor, which is currently 5.653 (Journal Citation Reports). Cochrane Reviews reach a large international audience and have had a real and significant impact on practice, policy decisions and research around the world. Globally, a search of The Cochrane Library is performed every second, an abstract viewed every two seconds and the full text of a review viewed every three seconds

In order to acquire proper knowledge about Systematic review, the department of public health dentistry in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai conducted a hands on workshop on Systematic review using Cochrane on 2nd March 2020. The chief speaker of the workshop was Dr.Anirudha Agnihotry who holds the degree of DDS from Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry. He is currently working as the Editorial Board Member, Brazilian Dental Journal ,  a peer reviewer in many indexed international dental journals and a Cochrane reviewer.

The workshop started at 9 am and included around 50 delegates and PG students from various dental colleges in Tamil Nadu. This interactive workshop was addressed to clinicians, researchers, public health specialists and other healthcare professionals and the level of expertise required is intermediate and above. It offered lectures and hands-on sessions (exercises on predefined items), providing plenty of opportunities to apply the methods and interact with the faculty. The topics which were included

·         How to register a Cochrane title

·         Research question and PICO / Structure and importance of the protocol

·         Introduction to Cochrane tools (RevMan and Covidence)

·         Searches (electronic / platforms / dealing with missing data)

·         Risk of bias assessment

·         Data extraction and management

·         Assessment of heterogeneity

·         Subgroup and sensitivity analyses

·         GRADE / ‘Summary of findings' table

The participants were interactive and their questions were answered by the guest speaker. The workshop ended with the vote of thanks , certification and refreshments.

Orthodontic week celebrations- MOSG along with  TNSWOSG

As a part of Orthodontic week celebrations, MOSG Madras Orthodontic Study Group along with  TNSWOSG Tamil Nadu South West Orthodontic Study Group in collaboration with the Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals conducted an e-poster competition on 21st October 2020, for post graduates of all colleges across Tamilnadu. There was an overwhelming response from colleges all over the state and a total of 72 post graduates registered and presented their posters. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Silju Mathew, President,  Indian orthodontic society(IOS)  and Dr.Sree devi General Secretary, Indian orthodontic society. Dr. Aravind Kumar, HOD Department of Orthodontics welcomed all the dignitaries, Dr. Gnana Shanmugam, Convenor IOS, Dr. Dilip and Dr.Edington, co-convenors addressed the gathering.

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The scientific committee was taken care by Dr. Ravindra Kumar and Dr. Arvind Sivakumar. Scientific presentations were categorized into three different sessions - clinical innovation, original research and case reports. The sessions were judged by invited judges across the state. The program was conducted using zoom online platform provided by the IOS and was attended by post graduates and faculty members from many colleges throughout the state. A total of 3 best posters were given in research and clinical innovation category and 2 best posters in case reports category. Our student Dr.Swapna bagged the third prize in the research category.



 

Webinar: Moving Dental Public Health Policies Through Research

Learning is a continuous process, no matter the situation or crisis one is under; when the seeker is eager, the teacher is more than willing to impart the knowledge. Knowledge knows no borders, continents, boundaries, it just flows like a river and nourishes all it touches on its way. We the Department of Public Health Dentistry at Saveetha Dental College, SU along with the International affairs office organized an Webinar on “ Moving Dental Public Health through Research on 13th of may 2020. The Webinar was delivered by Dr. Waranuch Pitipat, faculty of dentistry from Khon Kaen university, Thailand. The webinar was attended by 6 post graduate students and 7 Faculties of the department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha University. The session was very informative and interactive. The progress in terms of policy and research related to it was discussed intensely. The current project undertaken by our post graduates were analyzed critically and suggestions were given. the speaker also highlighted on the current status in Thailand. The session was scheduled for one hour and the key points covered during the session was role of research and evidence based dentistry, evidence pyramid, systematic reviews by Cochrane, school oral health prevention and promotion programs, real time experience of public health policies in Thailand, their success stories, troubles and solutions.

Webinar: Diabetes and Periodontitis- unwinding the linking mechanisms.

The department of Periodontics of Saveetha dental college had organized a webinar on “Webinar on Diabetes and Periodontitis- unwinding the linking mechanisms on 25th June 2020.  The speaker Dr. Thomas Kocher currently heads the periodontics unit at the Dental School of Greifswald in north-eastern Germany and was also a part of the work group who framed the classification at the World Workshop for the Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions in 2017. The webinar discussed the recent mechanisms and molecular pathway linking diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease. The webinar covered all the various therapeutic approaches in the prevention and management of periodontal disease. The webinar was followed by a short interactive question session on the topic.

PUBLISH and FLOURISH: Tips for Scientific Writing

The department of Oral Medicine and Radiology conducted a webinar on the PUBLISH and FLOURISH: Tips for Scientific Writing on 23RD and 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 from 10am to 12pm.

Writing a paper and getting it published in a reputed journal involves hard work and motivation. It adds a feather in the cap in career and brings recognition. It creates revolutionary changes in academics and research field which can uplift both theory and practical outlook.  It could lead to a discovery/invention subsequently. Publishing a paper is an important parameter and evidence of one’s awareness, knowledge and thought process on the subject and becomes a professional identity.

The webinar was a two day program having four esteemed guest speakers. On 23rd September, 2020 a lecture on case report/case series was conducted by Dr. M Arvind, Professor and Head of Academics, Department of Oral medicine and Radiology. The lecture was an informative one followed by an insightful lecture on Observational/ Diagnostic studies by Dr. M Subha, Reader, Department of Oral medicine and Radiology.

After the successful first day of webinar, on 24th September, 2020 (second day) a lecture was conducted on tips to publish Systematic Reviews by Dr. T. N Uma Maheswari, Professor and Head of Administration, Department of Oral medicine and Radiology followed by a lecture on Randomised Controlled Trial by Dr. D Sreedevi, Reader, Department of Oral medicine and Radiology.

At the end of both the sessions, a Question & Answer (Q & A) round had taken place which solved the doubts and queries of the participants by the esteemed speakers. The online webinar was attended by 84 delegates consisting of faculty, postgraduates and private practitioners and research scholars across the country.  

The webinar was a fruitful one as we received a blinded feedback and precious suggestions from all the participants which marked its success. The department wishes to conduct many more such online activities in the future for betterment of the entire dental family.

 

Art of Reporting on CBCT

The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology conducted a webinar on the art of reporting of a CBCT scan on 30th September, 2020. The webinar focused on the reporting in Implantology and Endodontics. The webinar was had two resource persons. The implantology aspect was spoken by Dr. Sneha Satish, Senior Lecturer, Oral medicine and Radiology and the endodontics aspect was spoken by Dr. Jayanth kumar V, Reader, Oral medicine and Radiology. The two lectures was followed by Q& A session.

The webinar was attended by 83 delegates which 63 external delegates. Being an online webinar, we had registrations from across the country.

The implantology aspect of the webinar gave a step by step guidance on opening a scan volume, the methodology adopted for assessment of an implant and the guidelines for the placement of an implant. The live webinar had an interactive video on how the steps are executed in the scan.

The endodontics aspect of the webinar highlighted on the guidelines for ideal scenarios where CBCT scans are advised. There were case based discussion highlighting the usage of CBCT with typical case images being taken for discussion.

The question and answer session took up questions on the doubts of the participants. They had also raised queries concerning the ideal scenarios which require prescription of CBCT scans.

Overall the webinar was well received by the audience which was reflected in the blinded feedback collected from the participants at the end of the program. The department intends to conduct many such programs in the future using the online platform as it increases the reach of the program across the country.

East meets West Oral Pathology Session: Smokeless Tobaccos and Oral Lesions- India and US experience

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A webinar Titled “East meets West Oral Pathology Session: Smokeless Tobaccos and Oral Lesions - India and US experiences” was organised by the ECHO project on 9th July 2020. Project ECHO, short for Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, is a telementoring program first developed in 2003 at the University of New Mexico as a way to extend and improve treatment options for patients in rural and medically underserved areas. In Project ECHO programs, specialists working at major healthcare “hubs” partner with rural providers and those working in underserved regions, offering mentoring, guidance and training using teleconferencing technology. The program now has 109 partners working in 21 countries to improve treatment for almost 60 conditions.

The speakers were Dr. Suzanne. T. Nethan, program manager (ECHO), National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, India and Dr. Jerry Boquot, professor Emeritus, UThealth school of dentistry at Houston represented USA. Dr. Jerry Bouquot earned his DDS and MSD degrees from the University of Minnesota, with postdoctoral fellowships to the Mayo Clinic and the Royal Dental College in Copenhagen, Denmark as the recipient of a Career Development Award from the American Cancer Society.

He holds the record as the youngest oral pathology chair in U.S. history and for more than 26 years was chair of two diagnostic science departments, one in West Virginia University and the other at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He has received more than 50 honors and awards, including WVU’s highest awards for teaching and service to humanity, and its alumni association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is now a retired adjunct professor of The University of Texas and West Virginia University, and remains the director of research for his private research center, the Maxillofacial Center for Education and Research.

Dr. Jerry Boquot having heard of the rare case collection in Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, invited Dr. Pratibha Ramani, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology,  to showcase four rare cases associated with smokeless tobacco habit following the lecture. The lecture lasted for 2 hrs with poll questions in between and a brief question and answer session in the end.

Following which, Dr. Pratibha Ramani was invited along with the postgraduate residents to present the interesting case reports.  Following a brief introduction by Dr. Pratibha Ramani, postgraduate residents Dr. Suvarna, Dr. Reshma PK, Dr. Hemashree and Dr. Rahul Mohandas presented the cases. The case reports were much appreciated by all the participants. A total of 190 participants attended the webinar from throughout the world. 

Webinar: Some Insights of CAD/CAM Ceramics

The Department of Prosthodontics organised a Webinar on “Some Insights of CAD/CAM Ceramics ”by Dr. James Tsoi PHD, MRSC, MBCS, Assistant Professor, Dental Materials, Faculty of dentistry, University of Hongkong On 13th May, 2020 which was attended by Faculty and Postgraduates of Prosthodontics Department. It was a great session held on 19th may at 02:00 - 03:00 PM, a one hour webinar by Dr. James Tsoi who gave a considerable insights about Ceramics, material properties its research significance, testing methods, extensive expalnation and invitro studies done by the presenter himself. The programme was great and the students attended the webinar understood the extensive research possibilities in the field of ceramics and the technology used for the purpose of these studies which was implemented the the presenter himself during the presentation. The research studies were well explained and furnished in crisp details during the presentation. We had a great opportunity to learn from the eminent speaker Dr. James Tsoi.