Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology & Special Care Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College organised ‘Anti tobacco awareness Programme’ on “No Tobacco Day” and it was conducted for 4 days from 31st May 2017 till 3rd June. Dr.Mogit Gupta.Y and Dr.M.Subha were co-ordinating the programme. The Motto of the programme was to create awareness among the general population about the ill effects of tobacco and to help those who are already in the clutches of the habit. Sessions were conducted with a audio- visuals which were short movies and videos demonstrating the consequences of general health and oral health. For those addicted to the habit were counselled on an one to one basis and suggestions were given to them on how to quit the habit
Anti Tobacco Awareness Programme 31/5/2017 to 3/6/2017
On 31st May being "No Tobacco Day", Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saveetha Dental College organised Anti-tobacco Awareness programme to educate people on the harmful effects of tobacco. They also educated non-smokers on how to motivate and help smokers to quit the habit. There was also a session for the non teaching male workers in the institution.
MoU with Jayagen Biolabs on 29th May 2017.
Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals signed an MoU with Jayagen Biolabs on 29th May 2017. Jayagen Biolabs is pioneer centre that provide technical and analytical support to student and professionals as well. This MoU aims at research collaboration between the institutions. Collaboration is extended across biomedical research designing, performing various short term and long term research and sharing knowledge between the institution and the laboratory.
Marga darsi Counselling & training Centre signed MOU for training with Saveetha Dental College
Marga darsi Counselling & training Centre signed MOU for training with Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University on 29th May 2017. The Purpose of the MOU includes CBT for training insomnia & depression, Neurobics for stimulating right & left brain leading to creativity & Innovation. Neuro linguistic programming (NLP) for manifesting the students dream and breaking the barrier. (Game Based Learning),Experiential training (Concept can be facilitated with games), EFT (Emotion freedom technique),EET (Emotion Empowerment training ) To over come stress.To benefit the women empowerment cell, of saveetha Dental College Faculty development .Programme(FDP) on leadership qualities financial issues, Non – Violent communication related training will be organised.
Anger management
Anger management is a psycho-therapeutic program for anger prevention and control. It has been described as deploying anger successfully. The goal of the seminar is to give the participants the tools to deal with their own feelings of annoyance and anger more constructively and to use stress factors positively so that both quality of work and life quality are enhanced. Even in stressful situations you can find a way to deal with anger with more composure and so improve the general working atmosphere and also to manage the dental office with different types of patients in future .
MoU Between Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals and Skillpedia, Uk.
Saveetha Dental College & Hopitals and Skillpedia based at Oxford, Uk have entered into Memorandum of Understanding on 13th May 2017. The scope of this MoU is tp provide platform for conducting webinar in specialised areas. This includes inviting experts from global arena.
MoU for Training Saveetha University`s School of Engineering & Saveetha Dental College Inked MoU with TwinTech Academy Business Management Solutions Pvt.Ltd.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday, 12th May 2017 between Saveetha University's Saveetha School of Engineering and Chennai`s well known training institution and solution provider - TwinTech Academy Business Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The two collaborating institutions would pool in the expertise and experience in their respective areas to enhance the quality of the management programs being offered and make it more beneficial to the students in Saveetha School of Engineering which is one of the finest institutions in the world with a unique curriculum that is a spectacular fusion of the best practices of the east and west.
The objectives of the MoU are to actively take part in Student Internships program, Career-Centric Skills Enhancement Program (C-SEP), Faculty development Programs, participate in Saveetha`s Expert Committee to offer best possible solutions for the courses and also jointly organize seminars, Continuing Education programs in various healthcare and management areas.
The dignitaries present during the MoU signing were Dr.Deepak Nallaswamy, Director - Saveetha Dental College,Dr.Ramya Deepak, Director - Saveetha School of Engineering,Dr.A.Deepak, Associate Dean of International Affairs - Saveetha College of Engineering, and Mr.A.Mahalingam, Managing Director - TwinTech Academy Business Management Solutions , Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Associate Dean External Affairs of Saveetha Dental College, MS.T Lakshmi and Ms.AnithaRoy ,Assistant professor , Departement of Pharmacology .
Applications of Bioinformatics in Drug Designing
Department of Pharmacology in Association with Biovnovem conducted a Hands on workshop on Applications of Bioinformatics in Drug Designing. This workshop was intended to introduce students to the field of Bioinformatics and its applications in real world, implications of software developed for bio-informatics on drug discovery and empower students on drug designing and development.
Ms.Priya Sankar, CEO of Biovnovem, gave an extensivetalk on bioinformatic tools ,Programmes and databases. Ms.Sivaranjani and Mr.Arun Research Scientists had an elaborative talk on Molecular docking and Drug designing. The students were trained for molecular docking in drug designing. It was a different experience for the students and some of them definitely will inculcate this experience in their future research. The college also has signed an MOU with BIOVNOVEM to have a future prospect in research activities.
National Technology Day -11th May 2017
Saveetha Dental College`s Dept. of Pharmacology joined hands with TwinTech Academy, the leading management consultancy and teaching & training institution committed to dissemination of knowledge for the common good, to conduct a seminar on Information & Communications Technology in Healthcare on the 11th May 2017 at its campus on the occasion of National Technology Day.
Prof. Dr. Sheeja Vargheese, Asso. Dean of Academics, SDCH and Shri A Mahalingam, an academician & healthcare administrator par excellence and Managing Director of TwinTech Academy Business Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated the seminar. He briefed about his institutions and also reminded about the importance of the celebration of National Technology Day.Shri A Mahalingam, an academician & healthcare administrator par excellence and Managing Director of TwinTech Academy Business Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated the seminar. He briefed about his institutions and also reminded about the importance of the celebration of National Technology Day.
He emphasized that suitable technology adoption is a must and would ensure that medical care is affordable and at the same time there is no compromise in ensuring a quality delivery which results in the complete delight of the patient. Such technology adoption and implementation in terms of new state-of-the-art medical equipment is an integral part of medical delivery.
The objective was to deliberate on typical questions raised in the context of deploying adequate technology in the modern healthcare delivery. Prof T. Ramanan, M.Sc.(IT) and MBA Technology Management, a seasoned and multi-faceted professional who brings with him an expertise on diverse areas and subjects like Information Technology, leveraging the same effectively in various industries, product development in satellite industry, IT support, training and business development was the key note speaker at the seminar.
He spoke in detail on the deployment of ICT in various areas of Healthcare like Quality Medical Service Delivery, technology enabled onsite/offline education methodologies; the Clinical Decision Support Systems to supplement the diagnosis process in telemedicine to reach medical care at the door step of the rural poor.
The session presented an in depth picture of how Information & Communication Technology has seamlessly blended into the Healthcare Delivery process and how it has simplified the access and update of medical records of the patient from anywhere/anytime.
Organizing Secretary cum Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Ms T Lakshmi, Ms Anitha Roy, Asst Prof and Dr D Ezhilarasan Senior Lecturer of Pharmacology and over 100 delegates from various institutions attended this unique seminar.
The high power seminar was extremely well received by the participants and drew rich appreciation from both participants and speakers alike.
Hand on Workshop on "The Perfect Slice"
Department of Biochemistry organised a Hands on workshop on "The Perfect Slice" in Watson & Crick Hall held on 12th May 2017. Dr. Tamil selvi, head of anatomy, Sathyabama dental college delivered a guest lecture on "Histotechnology - an overview". Dental council has granted 3 credit points and the students were exposed to slicing, slide preparation and reading the variations.
Edify- Department of Prosthodontics
Department of prosthodontics started their video with a motivational video which touched everyone in the gathering followed by department credentials presentation.
They had three innovative teaching videos on solidification of metals, lasers in prosthodontics and history and evolution of implants..
They had presented 340 posters in star summit over three days and won 40 awards. Faculty and students had presented papers in national and international forum.
Dr.Dhanraj received the best clinical trainer award and Dr. Thiyaneswaran received the workaholic award. Also Dr.Thiyaneswaran, Dr.Ashok, Dr.Vinay, Dr.Marian Anand , Dr. Preetam received the mentor fee for Australian Implant training course
Work Shop on Clinical Hematology
Department of Biochemistry organised a hands on workshop on clinical haematology on 10.05.2017 at Watson & Crick Hall, SDC. Dr. Kalaiselvi Professor of Biochemistry, Sree Balaji Medical College delivered a guest lecture on new approaches in clinical haematology. Students were taught on peripheral blood smear preparation, automated hemoanalyser and comparison between manual and automated techniques in haematology.
Edify- Department of Pedodontics
Pedo EDIFY version three, started with a technical video demonstrating a dual use casting pot. Followed by award distribution to Dr.Ganesh Jeevanand who bagged all three awards namely Most punctual, Most Workaholic and most number of procedures guided. With a brief introduction by Dr.Sujatha, the education videos on space maintainers and avulsion were explained by Dr.Mahesh Ramakrishnan and Dr.Kandasamy respectively. The department achievements were highlighted by D.G.Deepa and Dr.EMG Subramanian promised on the future plans of the department. Dr.Dhanalakshmi shared her memories as a Postgraduate student and the making of EDIFY version 3. The department did not forget to thank everyone in the EDIFY meet, in their own way thanks giving was done by distributing a momento.
Hands on workshop on MONITORING AIRBORNE PATHOGENS IN HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
Department of pharmacology organised a hands on workshop –Monitoring air quality in hospital environment to under graduate students of saveetha dental college in collaboration with technical expert from Marina Lab R & D ,Chennai.Around 30 students participated in the Lecture given by Dr.N Udayaprakash ,Director ,Marina Labs R & D and Dr Bhuvaneshwari ,Head Dept .of Plant Biotechnology ,Loganathan Govt College ,Ponneri.
Ms.N.Sripriya an Industrial expert performed an Hands on Training in the evaluation of air quality to the students. The programme completed successfully with the active participation of the students.
On this Ocassion an MOU was signed between Saveetha Dental College & Marina Labs R & D for collaborating various research work,publishing papers and for patent .The students will get benefitted for utilising their labs for short term research projects.
Seminario in Personal Excellence
Department of Biochemistry in association with Skillpedia, Oxford, UK conducted a Webinar entitled “Seminario in Personal Excellence “ on 27th April 2017. Dental Council has awarded 2 credit points for this program. Skill experts,were Ms. Rajeeswari, Director, Skillpedia, UK and Ms. Lina Akbar, CEO, Coach me 2 success, UK. It was a very interactive session interspersed with activities. Seminario gave an insight into moving towards personal excellence and becoming the best possible version of ourselves.
Edify- Department of Periodontics-27/4/2017
The theme of the meeting was -Throwback Thursday!! The edify highlighted the events and progress of the department from October 2016-March 2017.
Prior to the meeting the edify awards were distributed. The workaholic and punctuality awards were won byDr.Sheeja and the best clinical teaching award was won by Dr.Kaarthikeyan.
The OP statistics for the undergraduate and postgraduateclinics were presented. The co curricular activities of the department was also put forth. The highlights were the innovative teaching videos done under the topics “Periodontal regeneration” using an animation software “Maya” and the other one on “ Papillon-Lefevre syndrome” .
Innovations in the postgraduate clinical training included a video showing the design and usage of 3 new instruments , namely the modified Periotemp probe, tissue holding forceps and a flap holding forceps. The edify meeting progressed withavideo recap of all the CDE programs and conferences (National and International) organized and participated by the staff and students of the department. The Oral hygiene day celebrations of the department was also shown in a video footage. The edify was concluded on a lighter note with a video describing the iBookexperience of faculty.
The edify presentation as well received by our Director of Academics , Dr.Deepak Nallswamy and other faculty. Deepak sir also mentioned that it was the best edify so far.
Workshop & Hand-on training on "Laboratory Animal in Scientific Experimentation and Research” (LASER)
Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals feeling pleasure to share the happiness of successful completion of workshop & hands-on training on “Laboratory Animal in Scientific Experimentation and Research” (LASER) by the Department of Biomedical Research Unit Laboratory Animal Care and Dental Research Cell (BRULAC& DRC) which was aimed to train the PhD scholars and MD postgraduates. The program was inaugurated by the Director Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy, along with the presence of chief guest Dr. S. Ramesh professor& Head Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, TANVUS and the session guest speaker Dr. S.Balarama Kaimal Assistant professor, Saveetha Medical College. The director Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy addressed the gathering and articulated the importance of animal research in the medical, dental and other research streams. Followed by the inaugural ceremony the gracious presence and enlighten lectures from the chief guest and guest speaker has given an impact on participants on different aspects in Animal Research. While in the hands on session the participants were demonstrated and allowed to handle the animals in the specialized techniques like establishing research models, blood collection, organ collection, brain dissection, learning, memory, motor co-ordination, assessment of animal behavioral, laboratory CARE and maintenance by the scientist in charge Dr. D. Ezhilarasan other scientists Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh, Mr. N. Ashok Vardhan and the veterinarian in charge Dr. T.Muralidaran of the BRULAC& DRC department. The guests and participants very well appreciated the BRULAC& DRC department and the management of Saveetha Dental College and Hospital for conducting such a fruitful workshop.The Controller of Research (UG) Dr. P. Gopinath extended the thanks on behalf of BRULAC& DRC for the support from the director, chief guest, guest speaker and the Saveetha Dental College and Hospital in the success of Workshop.
Caries Activity Test
The department of microbiology, Saveetha Dental College had successfully conducted an hands-on workshop for dentists titled “ CARIES ACTIVITY TEST” on 22.4.17. An informal inauguration was conducted welcoming the guest speaker and the delegates. The program started by 9.00 Am with lecture highlighting the importance of caries activity test for dentists. Two speakers delivered their lecture, Dr. S. Shyam, Reader, Meenakshiammal Dental college and Mr. N.P.Murali dharan, Reader, Saveetha Dental College.
The workshop was attended by a restricted 60 registered delegates who attended the lectures and was followed by demonstration of performing caries activity tests. Then the delegates were guided to do caries activity test on their own. They were shown the cultures done to demonstrate the role of various bacteria in the pathogenesis of dental caries. We have sought for CDE points from Tamilnadu dental council.
MOU WITH LIFE CARE PHYTO LABS
The purpose of the MoU is to utilise the herbal extracts they market for the research study for faculty and students . Life care phyto lab basically an manufacturing, R & D laboratory which focus on quality of the herbal medications.
As an major part of MoU , there will be student and faculty participation in the industrial collaboration for utilising their laboratory and involve in govt funded projects as well as short term research projects in Saveetha Dental College .
“The Body & The Mind - Its All About You”:
The Department of Anatomy organized a workshop on Health and fitness at M.M convention centre in Saveetha Dental College on 1st of April 2017 had a total of 277 participants. Students & Staff from our college and other Medical, Dental & Nursing colleges also participated in it including parents and other health care professionals.
The participants were welcomed by an inspiring dance by the I BDS students. The work shop was inaugurated by Director of Academics Dr. Deepak Nallasamy, Dr. Ramakrishnan, Cardiothoracic surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Dr Sheeja Varghese, Associate Dean of Academics and Mrs. Thenmozhi, Head, Department of Anatomy.
Inaugration was followed by a guest lecture by Dr. Ramakrishnan, Cardiothoracic surgeon, Apollo Hospitals on “Input life into your Heart for a healthy output”. After a healthy snack break the participants had hands on training on self stretching in “Flex Stretch & Extend” By Mr. Yuvaraj Babu, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy.
Dr. Karpagam krishnamoorthy, Lecturer,Department of Anatomy gave advices on diet in her talk “Eat what you need and not what you greed”. This was followed by a talk by Professor. Dr.EMG. Subramanian, Head of Pedodontics on “Fit bit with EMG”.
To conclude the workshopDr. Karpagam and students gave a demonstration of Muscle Toning Exercises . Feedback from students of other colleges was got; Participation certificates were given followed by a Healthy Lunch to end the workshop.