Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences
Research activity held on 23.08.2023 with guidance of Research head Dr.murugesan sir and research co ordinator Dr Danis Vijay.and staffs and pgs presented in Day one session.
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day celebration was organized in our college by Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology on 13th October 2023. The function was graced by our principal, all faculty members and students. The guest speakers of the day were professors Dr. Uma and Dr. Deepa Gawtham from the Department of Anesthesiology and Professor & Head of the Department Dr. Thirunaaukarasu from Department of Community Medicine. They throwed light on topics such as what is hospice, palliative care scope for dental students and pain management for cancer patients.
We congratulate Dr. R.Kamala Kannan MDS, F.ICOI for receiving MASTERS and TEACHERS CERTIFICATE in CORTICOBASAL IMPLANTOLOGY from INTERNATIONAL IMPLANT FOUNDATION at Budva, Montenegro, Europe by Dr.Stephen ihde, the father of modern CORTICOBASAL IMPLANTOLOGY
Medical health check up and Hepatitis B vaccination for 1st year BDS students held on 14.09.2023
Onam, a unique Kerala festival was celebrated in our college as “KIDDONAM 23” on 01.09.2023. The program was graced by our beloved vice prinicipalDr. T. Saravanan with his presence. The intern batch students organized cultural programmes and conducted games for the staff and the students. Games involved bottle fill, musical chair, pookkolam, uriyadi, tug of war, and lemon & spoon.
Our Hearty Congratulations to Dr.R.Hemalatha, Professor, Department of Periodontics of our college for her successful completion of Ph.D (Doctoral degree) from SRM University, Kattankulathur, Potheri. We are fortunate to have such incredibly gifted, dedicated Faculty. Thank you for keeping our heads high. Truly grateful and proud for your courage and hard work in shepherding towards success ..
Dr. A. Mathan Mohan, MDS. [DEAN] Has successfully completed his first module in “TMJ Mini Residency program” from Tuscan, USA in the month of April.
Anti Ragging Awareness Program -2023
Prosthodontics – State conference
“Oral Medicine & Radiology: Key to dentistry”. CELEBRATING NATIONAL IAOMR DAY, Awareness lectures regarding ORAL MEDICINE DIAGNOSIS & MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY speciality for MBBS students, Postgraduates, CRRIs and Junior Residents were given by pioneers in the field,Senior Professor and HOD, Dr. Mahendra Raj.R.R, M.D.S, M.D, D.AC,MRSH(LONDON), M.B.A(H.M), MIAOMR on IMPORTANCE OF ORAL MEDICINE TO THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL FRATERNITY and Professor & Vice principal Dr.Saravanan.T,M.D.S on MUCOSAL LESIONS A STORY BY ORAL PHYSICIAN to create a bridge between dental and medical fields, as mouth is the mirror of systemic health.
Mental Health and Well Being
The mental health program on “Mental Health and Well Being” was conducted on 29.03.2023 at Lecture hall complex, Karpaga Vinayaga Educational Groups for CRI’s and Final year students. The guest speaker for the session was Dr. Siva Ilango, MD., Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre. Sir, in his 1-hour session conduct various mind games and asked the students to fill the mental health assessment google form and analysed and discussed the mental state of students in real time. He briefed the importance of Positive mental health, various objectives of positive mental health, how to cope up this changing environment and to manage the social media related stress. The session was very useful and improves the positive mindset and positive attitude among students.
Mental Health and Well Being – 29.03.2023 | |
Total No of CRI’s | 60 |
Total No of Final Year Students | 89 |
Total Participants | 149 |
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department conducted a hands-on training for the interns on 14.03.2023.Interns were trained in procedures such as transalveolar extraction, tongue laceration and suturing, biopsy in goat’s head. The hours that we portrayed has impressed the entire team immensely and deemed ourselves honoured to have been motivated to conduct further endeavours.Participants gained experience and skills to expertise in the above mentioned procedures. We thank our management Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences for helping us organizing the program.
Research Process & Problem Selection -Day 3
Members. During the program, participants had the opportunity to observe and clarify their doubts regarding the topic.
Research Process & Problem Selection -Day 2
Research Process & Problem Selection -Day 1
On March 20,2023, we started a series of research seminars in our institution, titled Research Process & Problem Selection”. It was attended by our Dean, Post-graduates from all departments, and Faculty members. During the program, participants had the opportunity to observe and clarify their doubts regarding the topic.
CBCT Inauguration
CBCT was inaugurated in the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology on Monday 02/01/2023 by respected Dr. Kanimozhi NVN Somu. M.B.B.S., M.S., (O&G), Member of Parliament (Rajya sabha) in the presence of Trustee, Managing Director, Dr. Annamalai Ragupathy, Dean Dr. Mathan Mohan. It was attended by all the head of the departments and other dignitaries of the institution.
Conservative and endodontic day
March 5th is marked to be a memorable day for the Endodontists worldwide. We, the Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics of KIDS, proudly celebrated this year’s Cons-Endo day 2022 by conducting a CDE programme (INSIGHT INTO CARIOLOGY ) on 04.03.2022 (Friday) for undergraduate and post graduate students. The event was held in CME hall, KIDS. The program was inaugurated at 9.30 am with the Tamizh thai vazhthu in the presence of Dr. Madhan Mohan, Dean, Dr. Saravanan, Vice principal,Dr Madhuram HOD, Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics and all other Dept HOD’s ,faculty members and students. The introduction of the programme & Welcome speech was addressed by Dr.Madhuram, HOD,Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics,KIDS. Felicitation for the speakers of the day (Dr. POORNI and Dr.DEEPALAKSHMI) was done by Dr. Madhuram and Dr Naveen , Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics,KIDS with a momento and certificate. The vote of thanks was given by Dr. Shuruthi, Senior lecturer, KIDS. The programme started with the first lecture on CARIES RISK ASSESSMENT presented by Dr POORNI, Professor, Sri venkateshwara dental college followed by Connexions for each undergraduate batch was conducted by displaying pictures regarding the subject and the students were asked to guess the images by connecting them . The second lecture was presented by Dr Deepalakshmi on the topic of CARIES DIAGNOSIS. Prizes for the quiz were announcedafter completion of programme and the winners were awarded with gifts.The programme ended by 12.30 pm.
VOTERS PLEDGE DAY 2023
Freshers orientation
“BDS Freshers orientation program” from 19 th December 2022 to 24 th December 2022.On the first day of the program started with inauguration with staffs and chief guest.
Prosthodontist day
Department of Prosthodontics celebrates the day every year on 22nd January 2023. This year the department had conducted various programmes. A cycle rally was organised to enlighten the public about the importance of replacement of missing teeth.
Pongal Celebration 2023
Oral Pathology PG STUDENTS secured 2 prizes for posters under PG section in the Triple O Symposium conducted by Adhi Parasakthi Dental College.1st prize- Kanimozhi and 2nd prize – Pooja Sri.
O Symposium
Oral Pathology PG STUDENTS secured 2 prizes for posters under PG section in the Triple O Symposium conducted by Adhi Parasakthi Dental College.1st prize- Kanimozhi and 2nd prize – Pooja Sri.
CBCT INAUGURATION
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a 3 D imaging modality which allows to collect valuable diagnostic information for a range of dental and maxillofacial application including Oral Medicine & Radiology, Endodontics, Implantology, Orthognathic, Orthodontics, and Oral & Maxillofacial surgery.
CBCT was inaugurated in the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology on Monday 02/01/2023 by respected Dr. Kanimozhi NVN Somu. M.B.B.S., M.S., (O&G), Member of parliament (Rajya sabha) in the presence of Trustee, Managing Director, Dr. Annamalai Ragupathy, Dean Dr. Mathan Mohan. It was attended by all the head of the departments and other dignitaries of the institution.
Installation of CBCT will helps in obtaining accurate images and helps in teaching students
CLINICAL SOCIETY MEETING
121ST Clinical Society Meet was held on 10/01/2023 between 12 noon to 1 pm in the lecture hall complex from the department of Oral Medicine & Radiology. Three speakers were presented.
WOMENS DAY CELEBRATION
On the occasion of Women’s day, which fell on the 8th of March we, on behalf of the gender sensitization committee planned to celebrate women around us, by way of a programme that would enrich and enhance their knowledge, recognize their hardwork and motivate them to aim higher and achieve greater. A lively and motivating speech was given by Dr.Vidyaa Hari Iyer on ‘How to step up in dentistry’ to help women to plan their career path better. Dr.Madhuram gave a speech on ‘Posh Act’ to help create a better working environment for women. Awards were distributed for women achievers of the year to recognize, motivate and encourage them.
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATION
The international day for yoga was celebrated on 21st June, 2022 in the lecture hall complex. Dr. Daya Shree (An NLP coach, yoga expert certified from IATD) conducted the workshop on yoga.As dental professionals are more prone to occupational health related problemsespecially musculo-skeletal disorders like neck and lower back pain, hence the theme of the yoga session is “Excellence at work with yoga” to educate staff and students towards work related health issues. Later additional lectures were given on the following topics; Holistic approach to wellness, Specific technique at work, Food for thought, Proper breathing technique, Meditation and Whole body relaxation. A total of 200 students both under graduates, post graduates and 20 staffs participated and benefited from the event.
INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL AND RESEARCH DIVISION
VALUE ADDED PROGRAM ON THESIS WRITING
The IQAC of KarpagaVinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences conducted a Value Added Program on “Thesis Writing” in association with the research division of the institution on 24th May2nd and 3rdJune.On the first day of the program, our speaker Prof.R.Murugesan gave an introduction to selection,implementation, approaching the IEC and writing of thesis to all the 22 first year postgraduate students.The following days of the workshop encompassed one on one interaction of all participants with the speaker regarding their thesis topic selection, methodology, and application to IEC.
INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND RESEARCH DIVISION
GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING
The IQAC of Karpaga Vinayaga institute of dental sciences conducted a workshop on Grant proposal writing in association with the research division to promote and encourage the participation in national level research funding scheme on 29th march 2022.Our Research advisor Prof.R.Murugesan briefed the audience on the various national level funding schemes available and the area of interest of the same, So as to guide the participant to approach an appropriate funding agency for their project. A total of 20 participants from all the departments benefitted from the workshop.
STEM CELL AND TISSUE ENGINEERING
The IQAC of KarpagaVinayaga Institute of Dental sciences conducted a workshop on “Stemcell and tissue engineering” in association with the research division of the institution to promote and encourage cutting edge research methodology. Prof.Krishnamoorthy Kannan founder of KK biotech Haryana was an invited speaker for the event that was held on 7th June 2022.He delivered a concise lecture on tissue engineering concepts and current stem cell updates. A total of 50 students which constituted postgraduate students of our dental college participated and benefitted from the event.
INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL AND RESEARCH DIVISION
ONLINE COURSE CREATION
A program on online course creation was organized by the IQAC of Karpaga Vinayaga institute of dental sciences on April 7th 2022.This program was conducted for all the staffs of our college in order to motivate and create more accessible learning platform for the students. Speakers Dr Ramya, professor and head, department of oral biology, Saveetha dental college and Dr DamodaranUmapathy,Saveetha dental college enlightened the participants of various online platforms available for course creation at ease and also briefed on the steps to apply for the same.
DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTICS
ORAL HYGIENE DAY
Oral Hygiene day was celebrated on 1st August 2022. Various activities like oral hygiene awareness programs and dental camps were conducted in the nearby schools and old age homes.
DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTICS
WORLD GUM HEALTH DAY
World Gum Health day was celebrated on 12th May 2022. Various activities like gum health awareness program, dental camps, free distribution of pastes and brushes was done in the nearby schools and old age homes. Gum Health awareness program constituted of display of educational videos and live demonstration and talk by experts.
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