CDE on “The Ticking Time bomb- Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dental Healthcare Professionals.” March 7th 2020.
Speakers: Dr Suresha Kodapala, Professor & Incharge HOD, Department of Neurology, VIMS & RC, Bengaluru, provided an overview on the topic: Work related Musculoskeletal disorders involving the upper limb and lower back- Insight into the Symptoms, Diagnosis and Medical Intervention strategies.
Dr Mythili Kalladka, Diplomate American Board of Orofacial Pain, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Rochester, New York, USA, spoke about Managing head and neck pain and understanding occupational risk factors for Musculoskeletal disorders.
Mr Joshua Samuel R, Consultant Physiotherapist and Ergonomist , spoke for 2 sessions on the topics-Physical and Psychosocial management strategies – self-help Vs professional advice and Committing to fitness- A hands on approach.
The CDE program was attended by the faculty and post graduate students from diverse branches of dentistry from 11 colleges, with a total 246 participants.
CDE On Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea-Raising Awareness for Rising Concerns. December 13th 2016.
Speakers: The featured speakers included Dr Sapna Varma M.K, Professor & HOD, Department of orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, School of Dentistry, Kochi, who spoke on the topic Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea – A dental perspective.
Dr Hemanth M, Professor & HOD Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics,Dayananda Sagar College, Bengaluru , on the topic: Sleep bruxism- A comprehensive overview.
Dr.K.R Bharath Kumar Reddy director & CEO, Shishuka Children’s Speciality Hospital, Bengaluru, who spoke for 2 sessions on the topics Understanding Sleep and Its Consequences in Children and Sleep study – What the dentist needs to know.
Total Participants: 112 Delegates + 09 Organizing Committee Members= 121.
Total Number of Colleges: 11
