List of Value Added Courses

VAC 1: Digital Marketing

VAC 2: Breath in and Breath out – COVID 19 Pandemic

VAC 3: Click it Right-Clinical Photography

VAC 4: Dental Laboratory Establishment

VAC 5: Avenues for an Oral Surgeon

VAC 6: Osteotomy procedure and Fracture Management

VAC 7: Basic Care and Life Support

VAC 8: Career Options for Dentist

 

Academic Year	2020-21
Number of students enrolled in value-added courses year-wise	377
Total number of Students	378

 REPORT OF THE PROGRAMS:

Digital Marketing

Venue: Zoom platform

Duration: June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and July 7th 2020

Days and Timings: Saturday 2:00 pm-5:00pm

Target audience: Undergraduates, Interns and Post graduates

Programme type: Value added course

Speaker: Dr Sujatha BK

Programme Report

A course on “Professional Ethics” by was held from 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and July 7th by the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre. A Total of 47 students enrolled and took part in the programme.

Dr Sujatha BK: Started the course with introduction to digital marketing on first day followed by Search Engine Optimization, Content Writing and Web Designing on the consecutive days. Last day there was brainstorming session followed by clarifying participants query by the speaker.

Feedback bout the program was collected from the participants on all the days. Course ended with valedictory function where certificates were distributed to participants through online only.

Breathe in and Breathe out in Covid Pandemic

Venue: online platform (zoom)

Dates: 01.08.2020, 08.08.2020, 29.08.2020, 12.09.2020 and 19.09.2020

Time: 2pm-5pm

Duration: 15 hours

Target audience: undergraduates, postgraduates & faculty of dental college.

Program type: Value added course.

Instructor: Dr. Suneetha Rao

Programme Report

The online workshop for boosting immunity and improving respiratory health was well attended by all the undergraduate students, interns, postgraduate students and the faculty members. The programme was inaugurated by the principal Dr.Mohan Thomas Nainan followed by a welcome speech where the importance of natural immunity, benefits of yoga during the Covid pandemic was emphasized. The program schedule of 5 days was elaborated.

The first day session started with “OM chanting” followed by warming up Pranayamas like Kapalbhati, Bhastrika. Steps in Suryanamaskara was taught in detail and practiced. The first day session ended with the relaxing Shavasana and Meditation.

The second day session started with “OM chanting” and prayer. New warm up Pranayamas like breath of joy and full yogic breath were explained and practiced. A series of chest expanding Asanas like hastauttana, ardhachandrasana, bhujangasana and others were demonstrated and practiced. The second session ended with nadishodan pranayama and meditation.

The third day session started with “OM chanting” and prayer. New warm up Pranayamas were explained and practiced followed by suryanamaskara. A series of Asanas like Tadasana, Trikonasana, Vrksasana and others were demonstrated and practiced. The second session ended with meditation.

The fourth day session started with “OM chanting” and prayer. New warm up pranayamas were explained and practiced. A series of Asanas like virabhadrasana, adho mukha svanasana, urdhva mukha svanasana and others were demonstrated and practiced. The second session ended with nadishodan pranayama and meditation.

The fifth day session started with “OM chanting” and prayer. New warm up Pranayamas were explained and practiced followed by Suryanamaskara . A series of  Asanas like Paschimottanasana, Setubandhasana, balasana and others were demonstrated and practiced. The second session ended with meditation. The workshop was well received and appreciated by all the participants.

INTRODUCTORY SPEECH BY Ms. SREEKALA

YOGA SESSION CONDUCTED BY DR. SUNEETHA RAO

Programme Report

A program on  ’”Click It Right” was conducted by Department of  Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics  on 3^rd,10^th,17^th,24^th,30^th October 2020.The inauguration ceremony was conducted in the lecture hall 2, 2^nd floor, Dental College. The programme started at 2pm and the session began by prayers, followed by welcoming the gathering and the programme was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Mohan Thomas Nainan.

Dr.Chetan began the session with the talk on basic techniques of photography, followed by Dr.Manju Prasad speech on various equipments which can enhance photography. The session was ended by Dr Anandu speech on how Digital images can be managed and edited. A hands on course was conducted on how to click clinical photographs was done in Department of Orthodontics under the guidance of Dr Chetan, Dr Manju Prasad, Dr Anandu and Dr Vidya Dhari. On 24^th October 2020,demonstration  about techniques  was given to students followed by hands on for students  by staff on 30^th October 2020. Programme was concluded by vote of thanks by Dr Vidyadhari. We received positive feedback from students who attended the programme.

Dental Lab Establishment

Programme Report

Venue: Seminar Hall (Lecture Hall I), Ground Floor, Medical College Block, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Dates: 21st, 28th Nov & 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Dec 2020

Time: 12pm-5pm
Duration: 15 hours
Target Audience: undergraduates, postgraduates & faculty of dental college.
Program type: Value added course.
Speakers: Dr. Suneetha Rao, Dr. Ashok K, Dr. Shruti Mishra Sarkar 

Objective

The boom in dental implant and aesthetic dentistry popularity has helped to propel the dental lab industry, creating more opportunities and jobs for people interested in working behind the scenes in dentistry. If your dental lab can provide high-quality work, this field can be an incredibly lucrative business. In this guide, we will cover some of the necessary steps and considerations to craft a dental lab business plan, start a dental laboratory.

Report
The inauguration ceremony was conducted in the Seminar Hall (Lecture Hall I), Ground Floor, Medical College  Block . The programme started at 2pm and the session began by prayers, followed by welcoming the gathering and the programme was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Mohan Thomas.

Dr.Suneetha Rao began the session with the talk on dental lab establishment with introduction to finding dental niche, building a team of dental lab experts. It was followed by Dr. Ashok on the session of creating a budget for your dental lab & designing your dental lab layout and floor plan.

Day 2 began with Dr.Ashok defining dental laboratories. He spoke about the scope and services provided. It was followed by Dr. Shruti’s lecture on Physical Infrastructure.

Day 3’s lectures were delivered by Dr. Suneetha Rao. She spoke about infrastructure, equipment (functional) , water drainage , ventilation & safety conditions.

Day 4 started with a lecture by Dr.Shruti where he discussed about human resources and its management. It covered on how to hire technical staff; laboratory technician and non-technical staff .Guidelines regarding periodic health checkup, vaccination of staff etc. were also talked about.

Day 5 support services like bio-medical waste management, policy on outsourced services and record maintenance were moderated by Dr.Ashok.

Day 6 being the concluding session was conducted by Dr. Shruti and had a wide range of discussions on reporting standards, basic processes of infection control, facilities for hand washing, facilities for sterilization etc.

Vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr.Shruti Mishra which was followed by certificated distribution. The Program was well received and appreciated by all the attendees.

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Avenue for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Programme Report

A value added course on the topic “AVENUE FOR ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS” was conducted by Dr. Col. Suresh Menon, Prof and HOD, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Vydehi Institute of Dental Science and Research Centre on 07-01-2021,9-01-2021, 16-01-2021, 23-01-2021, 30-01-2021 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The programme was attended by undergraduate and postgraduate students with a total of 91 participants. The program generated very positive feedback

OSTEOTOMY PROCEDURE AND FRACTURE MANAGEMENT

Programme Report

A course on the topic “osteotomy procedure and fracture management” was conducted on account of oral maxillofacial surgery day conducted by the department of oral maxillofacial surgery for the undergraduates students of Vydehi institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre on 13/2/2021 from 9:30 am to 12:30pm. The programme was attended by undergraduate students with a total of 30 participants. The program generated a very positive feedback.

Basic Care & Life Support Course

Venue: 2^nd Floor, Medical College Building,
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre,
#82, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Near Sathya Sai Hospital, Bangalore – 560 066.
Dates: 2nd, 3rd & 4th March 2021                                              
Time: 8:30am-5pm                                                                                               
Duration: 25 hours                                                                                            
Target audience: Interns, Postgraduates & Faculty of Dental College                  
Program type: Value added course.                                                             
Course Coordinator: Dr. Suneetha Rao

Programme Report

Basic Care & Life Support (BCLS) course was conducted from 2^nd to 4^th of March 2021 in Vydehi Institute of Dental Science & Research Center in association with Jeevaraksha Trust which was initiated by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, Mysuru, India with University of Utah, USA as technical partner. Jeeva Raksha trust is a special purpose vehicle to roll out certified skill courses in Emergency care and Life Support with a vision to save lives by providing the highest quality of emergency care in the “Golden Hour” of emergency. The interns, post graduates and faculty participated in this program. The course included management of common emergencies including COVID-19 in the community as well as managing Cardiac Arrest with the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator and controlling Major Hemorrhage using a tourniquet. Course consisted of lectures, live demos, and hands-on demo and practice of the emergency procedures. The course also covered soft skills in an emergency like Communication, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. The participants were assessed before the course by a written test and reassessed after the course. The assessment methodology was a practical hands-on and viva voice. Participants who did not secure 50% were given a second exam. A total of 92 participants were benefited and certified as BCLS provider.

DAY 1: INAUGARATION

DAY 2: DEMONSTRATIONS

DAY 3 : LECTURE

Career Options for Dentists

Programme Report

We, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics conducted a Webinar (CDE programme) on ‘Career Options for Dentists’ on 28/07/2021 and 29/07/2021. This webinar was conducted on a ZOOM platform which included a total of 16 speakers who joined us from different parts of world to deliver lectures on various career options for dentists. We received approval from Karnataka State Dental Council with 8 credit points for conducting this programme. Around 680 participants had registered for the programme and more than 250 participants attended the webinar.

The webinar was started with an in vocational song on Lord Ganesha and was inaugurated by Dr Chetan S, Prof  & HOD, Dept of Orthodontics, Dr Mohan Thomas Nainan, Principal, VIDS&RC and Dr Nirupama D N, AO, VIDS&RC. Dr Rajivi K and Dr Vidya Dhari K, faculty, Dept of orthodontics served as moderators for the programme.

Live telecast of the webinar for interns and postgraduates of VIDS&RC was arranged in lecture hall-2. As per the planned programme schedule, around 8 guest lecturers were delivered on different topics by different speakers on each day. The programme was concluded with vote of thanks by Dr Manju Prasad M and Dr Anandu M, Readers, Dept of orthodontics.

We received positive feedback from the participants who joined the webinar from different parts of India regarding the programme organization and also about the inclusion of good number of career options for dentists which they were not aware all these days.