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Capability Enhancement and Development Scheme

SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT

The students in the institute are extensively trained in various preclinical skills for developing Leadership Skills, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Work Ethic, Flexibility/Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills. Variuos skills such as suturing techniques on Cushion Models, Osteotomy on skull, magnification loupes, Training in Cephalometrics Tracing and Analysis, Impression making, cast pouring, model trimming,  base preparation,  teeth setting, Complete Denture, Removable Partial Denture making and Crown cutting on models and tooth carving which enhances psychomotor skills.

 

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Language is a social and uniquely human means of representing, exploring, and communicating skills. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Research Centre have made Kannada language compulsory for students in Medical and Dental College students. Learning is a complex process of detection, teamwork, and analysis facilitated by language. Necessary facilities are provided for Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Viewing and Representing in the institute for the benefit of students to learn Kannada language.  A dedicated and qualified Kannada teacher is appointed by the institute to teach Kannada language for students and staff.

YOGA AND WELLNESS

Yoga has been a great art and science of healthy living even though it is one of the six systems of Indian philosophy. Yoga at Vydehi Institute of Dental sciences & Research Centre motivates all faculty, teaching non-teaching and students in learning and practicing Yoga for a positive health.  Positive health is an important means of leading meaningful life filled with happiness and inner harmony. The practice of Asana contributes for the physical and mental health, steadiness and feeling of wellbeing and keeps an individual free from diseases of the mind and body. The importance of meditation for longevity and breathing as a tool for good health is regularly practiced in the institute. Exercises for relieving stress and methods for relaxation are also taught in the institute.

ANALYTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

The Institution is committed to sustaining excellence in education, research, and healthcare for the benefit of humanity. The institute is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive, and integrated education to its students, who are the most important stakeholders. The institute ensures every student is indulged in analytical thinking in various aspects such as Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Creative Thinking, Communication, Problem-solving and Collaboration.

HUMAN VALUE DEVELOPMENT

The students are also inculcated with morals, integrity, respecting teachers as well patients, humanity, co-operation, and commitment in all clinical subjects of dentistry. Public Health Dentistry teaches values and concerns to create relationship and direct patient care. Dental camps camps are conducted in order to express how mankind is important.

PERSONALITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional development involves developing students their role in understanding the execution of their handwork and how to improve. It involves enhancing the necessary skills to carry out their role as effectively as possible. Effective personal and professional development involves ensuring the knowledge and understanding of good clinical practice. It is the attainment of skills and knowledge for career progression, but it also includes a component of personal development.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILL DEVELOPMENT

The institute strives to provide all dental clinical practice skill development training for Critical thinking, Problem solving, Teamwork, Collaboration, Professionalism, Strong work ethic, Oral and written communications skills and also Leadership.  Hence learning new skills benefits in student’s professional life a lot and aids them to attain their goals, provides confidence, and inculcates them with motivation.

2022-23

Name of the capability enhancement scheme Year of implementation Number of students enrolled Name of the agencies involved with their contact details
1. Soft skills development   42 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre
 
2022-23
2. Language and 2022-23 60 Dr Komala,
communication skills development Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre
  9591576276
3. Yoga and wellness 2022-23 38 Dr.Mohan Thomas Nainan, Principal, Professor and HOD , department of endodontics and conservative dentistry.
4. Analytical skill 2022-23 1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre
development
5. Human value 2022-23 100 Dr.Rammurthy, Professor and HOD, Department of Oral Medicine ,
development Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre