SIMATS- Sixteenth Convocation 2021

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences celebrated its 16th Convocation on 2nd February 2021. The event was Presided by Honourable Founder, Chancellor Dr. N. M. Veeraiyan. The event started at 7.30 AM as the dignitaries arrived the Saveetha Dental College campus. An academic procession lead by the Registrar follows by other Management Members and the PhD graduates with a band of musicians marked the beginning of the event.

As the dignitaries reached the MM Convention Center, Chancellor commenced the event with “Tamil Thai Vazhthu”. The Vice Chancellor presented the Annual Report of the University. Firstly, PhD Scholars were awarded their Degrees, followed by Medals and Endowments.

Candidates from Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Management, Law and Physical Education were awarded their respective degrees. The Chancellor administered the pledge as the graduands repeated the same. Then the convocation was dissolved.

Graduands had a photo session with the Chancellor and the Board of Management followed by a feast to complete the celebration.

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

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

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.

Webinar: Perspectives on the Push for Pulpal Preservation

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.