Ent Courses in India

Module 1 (4 days)

LECTURE ON:
Basic implantology,treatment planning,sterilization,suturing techniques,
medical emergenceis,CBCT interpretation.
HANDS ON:
1.Placement of dummy implant model.
2.Live surgery on implant placement.
3.Perform incisions,flap elevation and suturing techniques on goat jaw.
4.Interpretation of CBCT.

Module 2 (3 days)

Lecture on;
Case selection,extraction,socket preservation,complications in implants,
management of failures,bone grafting and materials.
HANDS ON:
Implant placement by participants.

Module 3(4 days)

Lecture on :
Implant Prothesis,Impression Techique(Single & multiple Tooth),
placement optimal esthetics,Prosthetic Concepts in Dental implants,screw
Retained bridges,Single Toothe Replacement Prosthesis,Laboratry support
expectation and outcome,over dentures,bar retained prostheisi,delayed vs
immediate loading of implants,prosthodontics for advanced implantology,
Prosthetic state of demonstration.
Hands on :
impression on models,final prosthesis for the patients.

Module 4 (2 days)

Sinus lift procedures,anatomy and phsiology of maxillary sinus,conventional
sinus.lift technique,management of sinus lift complications,concept and 
technique of lateral window approach sinus bone graft complications,implant with sinus lift.
Hands on:
Live Surgery

MODULE 1

• Rationale and scope of dental implants
• Biomaterials and Osseointegration
• Selection of implant 
• Implant Designs & Systems
• Radiographic interpretations and modern radiological technique
• Pre-prosthetic surgery considerations
• Prosthetic components and options for treatment.
• Biomechanics and occlusal considerations for implant prosthodontics.
• Hard and soft tissue management (Bone grafts and Perio esthetics)
• Armamentarium for implant surgery 

HANDS-ON : Candidates will place implants on Styrofoam jaw models

MODULE 2

• Medical considerations
• Infection control and operating room protocol
• LIVE SURGERIES (TWO CASES)
• Case discussion and questionnaire 
• Case presentation
• HANDS-ON: Understanding CBCT and Implant planning using CBCT Software
• Types of impression procedure
• LIVE DEMO of stage 2 surgery
• LIVE DEMO of various impression techniques
• Clinical lab procedures
• Overdenture demo
• Provitionalisation and cementation
• Prosthetic options for complete denture patients
• Hybrid dentures

DEMO CUM HANDS-ON various impression techniques on Models

MODULE 3

Participants to do a variety of cases of patients.
- Conventional two stage implants
- Single piece implants
- Narrow platform implants 
One Seminar topic to each participant

MODULE 4

• Sinus lift procedures
• Ridge Augmentation techniques
• Bone preservation techniques
• Bone grafting, the essentials
• Implant placement in aesthetic zone
• Atraumatic Extraction & socket grafting
• Immediate extraction and implant placement
• Immediate vs delayed Implant Placement 
• Preserving ideal gingival contours and the interdental papilla
• Live Surgery of direct and indirect sinus lift procedures
• Hands on-Sinus lift
• Surgeries- Placement of Implants by participants in challenging environments

MODULE 5

Clinical aspects of advanced implant reconstruction
Provisional restorations & immediate loading protocol
Bone and soft tissue reconstruction techniques & parameters
"Aesthetic Risk" assessment
CBCT scanning protocol
Computer-assisted treatment planning with Implant surgical guide
Anatomical and biomechanical considerations 
Guided surgical stent

• Laboratory procedures
• Provisionalisation and Guided Abutments
• All-On-4 & the Malo Bridge
• Guided surgery and immediate loading protocols
• Restorative solutions for the definitive implant bridge
• Evidence based implant practice
• Newer advances and current research in Implantology
• Choosing of one topic per participant for publication
• Chair side impression techniques
• Chair side overdenture fabrication
• Chair side Temporary crown fabrication
• Implant Prosthetics, the predictable restorative techniques
• Prosthetic management of complications
• Seminar presentations by participants

MODULE 6

• Cementation of prosthesis by participants on their patients
• - Cement retained crowns
• - Screw retained crowns
• - Hybrid dentures
• -Overdentures
• - Prosthetic options for single piece implants 
• Case discussions
• Discussing Pros & Cons of different implant systems
• One publication submission by each participant
• Case presentations by participants for Fellowship Award
• & Fellowship Assessment Exam Clinical Viva

Accomodation:

• Accomodation can be recommended from third party vendor at extra cost for both men and women. 
• Cost of accommodation ranges from 6000 to 10000 per month, inclusive of food.

Course Highlights:

• Six-day course (3 weekends) without affecting your busy practice schedules
• Intensive learning, focused group discussions and case presentations
• Opportunity to place implants on patients
• Ongoing mentoring by the AIAD Faculties

MODULE 1

Day 1

• Rationale and scope of dental implants
• Anatomy and Physiology relevant to implants
• Biomaterials and Osseointegration
• Selection of implant
• Implant Designs & Systems
• Radiographic interpretations and modern radiological technique

Day 2

• Pre-prosthetic surgery considerations
• Prosthetic components and options for treatment.
• Biomechanics and occlusal considerations for implant prosthodontics.
• Hard and soft tissue management (Bone grafts and Perio esthetics)
• Armamentarium for implant surgery

HANDS-ON : Candidates will place implants on Styrofoam jaw models.

MODULE 2

Day 1

• Medical considerations
• Infection control and operating room protocol
• LIVE SURGERIES (TWO CASES)
• Case discussion and questionnaire
• Case presentation

HANDS-ON:  Understanding CBCT and Implant planning using CBCT Software

Day 2

• Types of impression procedure
• LIVE DEMO of stage 2 surgery
• LIVE DEMO of various impression techniques
• Clinical lab procedures
• Overdenture demo
• Provitionalisation and cementation
• Prosthetic options for complete denture patients
• Hybrid dentures

DEMO CUM HANDS-ON various impression techniques on Models

MODULE 3

Case Presentations by Particpants

Each participant will place 1 implant on patient

Take home tips for Implant practice

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

Incorporate Implantology in their practice

Develop a dental implant treatment plan

Select and place optimal Implant type on surgical site

Manage complications.

Accomodation:

• Accomodation can be recommended from third party vendor at extra cost for both men and women. 
• Cost of accommodation ranges from 6000 to 10000 per month, inclusive of food.

EXTERNSHIP COURSE: (NOW INCLUDES MICROSCOPE HANDS-ON OPTION!!!)

Clinical oriented theory and Extensive hands on, covering all aspects of Dentistry:

Procedures to be performed by participants on Patients :

1) Root canal treatments: 15 Cases: At least 10 Rotary with  5 Single sittings inclusive of Pulpectomies with different File Systems

2) Crown preparations 8 with Gingival Retraction, Rubber base Impressions and Immediate Chairside Temporisations

3) Elastomeric Impressions (Polyvinyl Siloxane) with Retraction Cord and immediate Provisionalisation 

4) Class I and Class II composite Restorations (under Dam)

5)  Extractions: 3 cases

6) Bleaching with Mcinnes solution: 1 case

7) SRP (Scaling and Root Planing): 3 cases 

8)  Post and Core: 1 case fiber 

9) Global Best Practice: Rubber Dam, hypochlorite, Edta & chlorhexidine irrigation with Sonic Activation

10) All Procedures under Loupes

Loupes: we make available on caution deposit of Rs 5000

DURATION: 3 Months
Time: 10am- 8pm.

Complimentary materials ( Above Material checklist): 48835

Effective Tution Fee: 65095

OUR OBJECTIVE:

Ethics of highest standards

Vying for Global Best Practice  

HIGHLIGHTS:

Focus on High Quality

Thorough theory

Comprehensive Hands-on

Quality Mentorship

Through Clinical Exposure

Get Clinic Ready      

CLINIC INFRASTRUCTURE:  Ace is equipped with State of the art equipments like Endomotors, Apex locators, Rvg, Opg, Loupes, Implantology equipments, Laser as well as Microscope (Zumax) etc 

Spacious Doctors Lounge is available in fully air condioned 8 Chair Clinic locacted in the heart of the city with experienced but friendly mentors 

Branches:

a) In Hyderabad : 1) Chikkadpally     2) Charminar

                              2) Shankarpally     4) Mehdipatnam 

b) Khamam   

Hostel accommodation available 

RULES:

Participants are eligible only after Completion of their Graduation.

The Duration may extend depending on patient availability and participants learning ability.

P.S: 1. Students need to be ready to work in any of our branches                                           

      2. Course syllabus, teaching pedagogy as well as materials requires are subject to change from time to time and shall be reflected on the website as such. 

  3. As admission intakes are limited, courses once registered cannot be changed and the fees is non adjustable and non refundable under any circumstances whatsoever

This Course at Ace Institute of Dentistry is a unique course specially designed for fresh graduates in dentistry, for those who left their clinical practice long back and want to restart their practice and for those who are in clinical practice and want to improve their skills and confidence.
students are encouraged to learn Global Best Practice and high ethical and professional standards by ample clinical exposure under friendly mentorship

EXTERNSHIP COURSE: (NOW INCLUDES MICROSCOPE HANDS-ON OPTION!!!)

Clinical oriented theory and Extensive hands on, covering all aspects of Dentistry:

Procedures to be performed by participants on Patients :

1) Root canal treatments: 20 Cases: At least 10 Rotary with  5 Single sittings inclusive of Pulpectomies with different File Systems

2) Crown preparations 10-12 with Gingival Retraction, Rubber base Impressions and Immediate Chairside Temporisations, Atleast 1 Zirconia

3) Elastomeric Impressions (Polyvinyl Siloxane) with Retraction Cord and immediate Provisionalisation 

4) Class I and Class II composite Restorations (under Dam)

5)  Extractions: 3 cases

6) Bleaching with Mcinnes solution: 1 case

7) SRP (Scaling and Root Planing): 3 cases   

8)  Post and Core: 1 case fiber      

9) Global Best Practice: Rubber Dam, hypo, edta & chlorhexidine irrigation with sonic activation

10) All Procedures under Loupes

Material Checklist required on day of joining: 

• Dam sheets: 1 set
• Gingival barrier
• Endo Burs: Br 45, Br 40, Ex 24: 3 No. Each
• Endo Probe: DG 16
• k file set:No.10,15, 20 1 set each: 21mm and 25mm
• Side Vented Needles: 50
• Orifice Shaper 21mm
• Rotary files sets each: NT gold 21mm and 25mm
• Sonic activation tips: 15 No (20/4:5, 25/4: 10)
• Paper points: 25/4 & 25/6 1 each
• G.P Points 25/4 & 25/6 1 each
• CeraSeal Bioceramic Rootcanal Sealer – 1
• Flowable composite (Shade: B1)
• Bulk Fill composite (universal)
• Advanced Bur kit by MIK
• Addition Silicone Impression material with light body catridge
• Bis-acryl provisionalisation catridge.
• Aspirating syringe – 1
• Artician catridge : 50
• Catridge needles 30 guage 25mm long  – 70
• Catridge needles 27 guage 25mm long  – 30
• Floss – 1
• Fissurotomy burs ssw fg 271, ssw fg 245 – 1 each
• SR – 11 – 1 each
• File converter – 1 
• Niti files 10k , 15k – 1 box each
• H-file 15k – 1 box
• Nitril gloves
• Endo scale -1
• Endo box 72 holes (Autoclavable)
• Packable composite -1 (Shade : OA2)
• Perio probe -1

Also required: Extracted teeth (about 10), air rotor handpiece and 2 scrubs (light green)

while we provide major equipments, Students need to get above consumable materials and refills as and when required towards treating their patients

Material Checklist Available with us

Loupes: Every participant shall either purchase one (INR 10,000) or Rent it ( Rs.5000 for 4 months) at the time of joining

Scholarships: Available depending upon sponsorship offered by respective branches based on early bird/ group registrations, as well as merit

Time: 10am- 8pm.

PAYMENT TERMS: 

Seat can be confirmed on payment of an advance of Rs 20,000

Full fee to be paid on Joining Date
Emi Option: 50% on joining and 50% Post dated cheque of 20 days ( on joining day)
Non Residents: US $ 1650.
Mon – Sat
May extend upto 2 weeks depending on Patient Flow and learning ability

ADD ON OPTIONS

Module 1(3 days)

Treatment Planing
CBCT Interpretation
Osteotomy procedure
Suturing techniques
Post procedure care
Pre-clinical implant placement

Module 2 (2 Days)

Case Selection
Socket preservation and Bone Graft
Management of Complications and Failure
Implant placement on patient

Module 3 (3 days)

Impression techniques
Temporizatin
Screw retained bridges
Over dentures,Bar retained prosthesis
Delayed vs immediate loading

Module 4 (2 Days)

Sinus Lift techniques
Managment of complications
Live surgery

MODULE 1

Day 1

Introduction to Orthodontics
Understanding Fixed Orthodontics
Scope of Orthodontics

Introduction to straight wire appliance
Importance of skeletal, dentition and soft tissue relationship in orthodontics.
Goals of orthodontics.

Classification of malocclusion.
Understanding class I, class II & class III malocclusion,varitation and their orthodontic consideration.
Discrepancy in skeletal growth and it\'s implications.

Frequently used orthodontic terms.
Diagnosis of orthodontics patients.
Importance of study model, photograph & x- rays.

Armamentarium set up

Accomodation:

• Accomodation can be recommended from third party vendor at extra cost for both men and women. 
• Cost of accommodation ranges from 6000 to 10000 per month, inclusive of food.

Day 1

• Introduction and rationale for lasers
• Types of lasers
• Clinical application of lasers
• Diode Laser physics
• Clinical application of diode laser in dentistry
• Teeth Bleaching & lasers
• Low level laser therapy/ Laser biomodulation
• Case gallery and discussion
• Laser safety
• Overview of hard tissue laser

Demonstration cum hands on session:

Hands on demo and training of lasers on vegetables & goat jaws

Live Demonstration on the patients

Depigmentation Case

Frenectomy Case

Flap Surgery

Accomodation:

• Accomodation can be recommended from third party vendor at extra cost for both men and women. 
• Cost of accommodation ranges from 6000 to 10000 per month, inclusive of food.

1.   This Fellowship course is designed for duration of 6 weeks
2.   Initial 2 days is for Lectures, Demonstrations, thorough discussions followed by Hand-on on    extracted teeth.
3.  Case discussion and comprehensive treatment plan for each patient.
4.  Each fellow is allowed to work on patients for minimum of 10 root canal treatments,followed   by crown preparations.
5.  Fellows have a provision of latest well equipped radiovisiography(RVG) which allows   minimal radiation & enhanced digital image, rotary systems and usage of apex locator
6.  Lectures are given by faculty throughout the Fellowship programme on clinical oriented   topics                                                                                               
7. Laws of access cavity preparation
8. Procedural errors
9. Biomechanical preparation with Conventional & Protaper files
10. Various rotary systems
11. Endodontic flare ups
12. Post and Core
13. Tooth preparation of endodontically treated tooth
14. Every Fellow must present a seminar at the end of the course along with viva voice it is followed by evaluation of cases done by fellow by an internal and external evaluator
15. Fellowship Certificate & a Medal is awarded in the AIAD’s convocations

Accomodation:

• Accomodation can be recommended from third party vendor at extra cost for both men and women. 
• Cost of accommodation ranges from 6000 to 10000 per month, inclusive of food.

Fellowship in General Dentistry is an exclusive Fellowship programme conducted at AIAD centres in India which enables a Dentist to begin their dental career with confidence & enriches the practicing dentist in their clinical skills.

Programme Highlights:

• This Fellowship Program includes all the content of Fellowship in Clinical Endodontics, apart from the following added content .

• Participants will be awarded both the certificates FCE & FGDIt is the amalgamation of multi-department works to a single chair uni-dentist expertise.

• Enables a Dentist to treat almost all aspects of Dentistry except Orthodontics, Implants, FMR & few major surgical procedures.

• Gives an edge to a young dentist to begin their own dental practice

• Alongwith dental treatment skills it gives an opportunity to the participant to build-up practice management skills as well which is generally neglected in our dental schools but it has been given much importance at AIAD centres as this particular aspect has a major role in achieving higher levels of practice

Programme content:

• Initial 3-4 days of course contains lectures on basic & rotary endodontics alongwith Hands-on practice on extracted teeth

• Once the participant is confidant to open access cavity preparations, patients are allotted (A minimum of 10 root canal patients / participant provided)

• Each participant will learn crown preparations on extracted teeth first & then allowed to do the same on patients (A minimum of 15 crown preparations /participant provided)

• Learn & do the retraction of gingiva by using retraction gel & gingival retraction cord in anterior cases

• Use Elastomeric impression material in cases where you need to record finer details

• Learn atraumatic extractions on patients

• Manage prosthetic replacement for difficult crowns by learning post & core build-up in patients

• All participants of this programme are free to do the composite fillings or any other fillings in the daily O.P. of our attached charity hospital

• All participants shall have the opportunity to learn placing tooth Jewels

• All participants can watch the live procedures of implants & lasers being done at the centre regularly by either the faculty or other implant fellows.

• Present a Seminar at the end of the programme

• Clear the final assessment by external & internal evaluators

• Fellowship certificate is awarded in the convocation or can be collected from centre after convocation only

Accomodation:

• Accomodation can be recommended from third party vendor at extra cost for both men and women. 
• Cost of accommodation ranges from 6000 to 10000 per month, inclusive of food.

Even though we mimic the western countries in our professional science, one aspect of dentistry which has not caught up with the indian dentists in CONSCIOUS SEDATION. Technically through various terminologies like painless dentistry, sleep dentistry, procedural sedation are utilized to depict various forms of sedation, one aspect of sedation called "NOIS" (i.e) NITROUS OXIDE INHALATION SEDATION has been practised and used by general and speciality dentists to perform minor dental procedures with utmost comfort for the patient.

The unique team was formed with the objective of training our fellow colleague in the filed of "NOIS".

We intend to conduct a two day workshop on the basics and clinical details of practising "NOIS" independently at "INDIAN DENTAL SEDATION ACADEMY".

The Training program will be the one of its kind in india to provide the dentists the utmost experience in the field of "NOIS". So do enroll yourself at the earliest and experience it.

Course Overview

Day 1

• Introduction to conscious sedation
• Myths and Facts about NIOS
• The machine and its safety features
• Patient Selection
• Anaesthetist perspective of NOIS
• Medical Emergencies & its management
• Emergency Resuscitation skills for Dental Healthcare
• Professionals (TACT Academy)

Day 2

• How to operate NOIS
• NOIS and its clinical application
• Documentations about NIOS
• Legal aspects of conscious sedation
• Tricks & Trade of NIOS
• Behind the Scene
• Live case Demonstrations
• Personal Interaction

Note: For pedodontist and post graduates in pedodontics

• Practical Behaviour Assessment of Child
• Pediatric treatment planning protocol on sedation
• Videos and cases discussions on pediatric cases under NIOS.
• Intravenous sedation-assisted dentistry treatment planning and protocols discussion with the Anaesthetist.

Even though we mimic the western countries in our professional science, one aspect of dentistry which has not caught up with the indian dentists in CONSCIOUS SEDATION. Technically through various terminologies like painless dentistry, sleep dentistry, procedural sedation are utilized to depict various forms of sedation, one aspect of sedation called "NOIS" (i.e) NITROUS OXIDE INHALATION SEDATION has been practised and used by general and speciality dentists to perform minor dental procedures with utmost comfort for the patient.

The unique team was formed with the objective of training our fellow colleague in the filed of "NOIS".

We intend to conduct a two day workshop on the basics and clinical details of practising "NOIS" independently at "INDIAN DENTAL SEDATION ACADEMY".

The Training program will be the one of its kind in india to provide the dentists the utmost experience in the field of "NOIS". So do enroll yourself at the earliest and experience it.

Course Overview

Day 1

• Introduction to conscious sedation
• Myths and Facts about NIOS
• The machine and its safety features
• Patient Selection
• Anaesthetist perspective of NOIS
• Medical Emergencies & its management
• Emergency Resuscitation skills for Dental Healthcare
• Professionals (TACT Academy)

Day 2

• How to operate NOIS
• NOIS and its clinical application
• Documentations about NIOS
• Legal aspects of conscious sedation
• Tricks & Trade of NIOS
• Behind the Scene
• Live case Demonstrations
• Personal Interaction

Note: For pedodontist and post graduates in pedodontics

• Practical Behaviour Assessment of Child
• Pediatric treatment planning protocol on sedation
• Videos and cases discussions on pediatric cases under NIOS.
• Intravenous sedation-assisted dentistry treatment planning and protocols discussion with the Anaesthetist.

Even though we mimic the western countries in our professional science, one aspect of dentistry which has not caught up with the indian dentists in CONSCIOUS SEDATION. Technically through various terminologies like painless dentistry, sleep dentistry, procedural sedation are utilized to depict various forms of sedation, one aspect of sedation called "NOIS" (i.e) NITROUS OXIDE INHALATION SEDATION has been practised and used by general and speciality dentists to perform minor dental procedures with utmost comfort for the patient.

The unique team was formed with the objective of training our fellow colleague in the filed of "NOIS".

We intend to conduct a two day workshop on the basics and clinical details of practising "NOIS" independently at "INDIAN DENTAL SEDATION ACADEMY".

The Training program will be the one of its kind in india to provide the dentists the utmost experience in the field of "NOIS". So do enroll yourself at the earliest and experience it.

Course Overview

Day 1

• Introduction to conscious sedation
• Myths and Facts about NIOS
• The machine and its safety features
• Patient Selection
• Anaesthetist perspective of NOIS
• Medical Emergencies & its management
• Emergency Resuscitation skills for Dental Healthcare
• Professionals (TACT Academy)

Day 2

• How to operate NOIS
• NOIS and its clinical application
• Documentations about NIOS
• Legal aspects of conscious sedation
• Tricks & Trade of NIOS
• Behind the Scene
• Live case Demonstrations
• Personal Interaction

Note: For pedodontist and post graduates in pedodontics

• Practical Behaviour Assessment of Child
• Pediatric treatment planning protocol on sedation
• Videos and cases discussions on pediatric cases under NIOS.
• Intravenous sedation-assisted dentistry treatment planning and protocols discussion with the Anaesthetist.

• Veneer Preparation & Bonding
• Anterior Composites
• Bleaching
• Partial Bonded Restoration(Onlay,Overlay,Table top)
• Dental Photography

Day 1 - Veneer Preparation & Bonding Protocols

• Introduction to Aesthetic dentistry.
• Veneer preparation designs.
• Veneer fabrication materials & techniques.
• Finish line Margins, Retraction cord & its placement methods.
• Impression materials & techniques.
• Temporization
• Surface treatements for Tooth & Veneers.
• How to choose Luting Cements?

Demonstration on Veneer Preparation, Followed by Hands -on

Day 2 - ANTERIOR COMPOSITE LAYERING

• How to choose Etchant, Adhesives & Composites?
• Shade Matching Techniques.
• Light Sources & its advancements.
• Anterior Aesthetic Restoration.
•  Midline Diastema closure
•  Class IV or Ellis Fracture restoration
• Compoiste finishing & polishing Protocols & Products available.
• Demonstration on Class IV Composite layering & Characterization.
• Finishing & Polishing strategies.

Hands-On practice on Composite Layering, Finishing & Polishing

Day 3- BLEACHING & PARTIAL BONDED RESTORATIONS

• Know about the different types of discoloration & how to differentiate it?
• How to choose Bleaching material?
• Understanding the mechanism of Bleaching.
• Management of Fluorosis stains.
• How to increase overall darker shade to lighter shade?
• Resin Infiltration techniques.
• Case discussion
•   Vital bleaching & Non Vital bleaching
•    Micro and Macro abrasion
•    White spot lesions management
•  Partial Bonded Restorations (Overlays,Crownlays,Veneerlays,Tabletops) - Narasimhan Bharadwaj

-Case Selection
-Impression & Temporisation
-Bonding Protocols
-Choice of Bonding Agents * Adhesive / Self Adhesive Resin
-Finishing & Occlusal Adjustments

Day 4 - DENTISTRY THROUGH THE LENS DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Tips & Tricks

• Basics About Photography
• Know how to document your case.
• Learn about different types of Camera Body, Lens & Flash.
• How to choose the best camera?
• Know the settings & How to play with your photography stuffs?
• Learn in depth about Macro Photography
• How to take great Profile photographs?
• How to portray your porfolios in social media?
• Editing & Post Processing 

Program Schedule

• The program is limited to 15 participants per module to enable better personal care and interaction.
• Module I is covered over four days of a weekend (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
• Module II is covered over three days of a weekend (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
• Module III is covered over two days of weekend (Friday and Saturday)
• Each module has exhaustive lectures, live patient demonstrations and assessment of the participants hands-on work under the dental operating microscopes

MODULE-I ESSENTIAL ENDODONTICS:

The course is mentored by Dr V Gopi Krishna an internationally renowned clinician and academician. He is currently the co-editor of two of the most read books in Asia in the field of Endodontics & Operative Dentistry : Grossman's Endodontic Practice and Sturdevant's Art & Science of Operative Dentistry. A pioneer in Micro-endodontics, Dr Gopikrishna is the founder director of Root Canal Foundation a premier endodontic centre based at Chennai wherein he practices an exclusive microscope based endodontic practice for more than 15 years.

1. This course has empowered more than 1200 dentists from more than 25 countries .

2.  We have completed 100+ training modules over the past 10 years (2009-Till date).

3. Each participants will perform more than 25 root canals exercises, asses more than 75 obturations with digital radiography and observe more than 200 access cavity preparations under magnifications during this purely clinically oriented program.

4. Our commitment for excellence in endodontic training is unwavering and the facilities offered is unmatched in India.

     Root Canal Foundation based at Chennai, India, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified exclusive endodontic treatment and training centre. We are a one stop destination for patients seeking world class endodontic treatment and for dentists aspiring to learn and deliver the highest quality of endodontic care for their patients.

The Root Canal Foundation has international treatment and training facilities inclusive of EIGHT State of the art LED Dental operating microscopes, dental chairs, japanese phantom head simulators, digital radiography, sonic and ultrasonic systems, electronic apex locators, rotary endo-motors and thermoplasticized obturation systems.

A fully quipped preclinical training area with individual workstations and access to microscopes makes the learning exciting and effective. A mini lecture hall with direct audio-visual feed from the dental operatory allows microscope enhanced demonstrations of access refinement and rotary molar endodontics.

Root Canal Foundation along with our collaborative partners offers its flagship modules at Dubai(UAE), Guwahati(Assam) and Bhubaneswar (odisha). The infrastructure, course content and faculty would be the same as what is provided at our Chennai Centre..

Endodontics forms the foundation of a successful clinical practice. The Training imparted to students during BDS is not adequate for dentists to practice quality endodontics with confidence and achieve optimal clinical success. Understanding the need of the hour and to bridge this lacuna for general pracitioners and fresh graduates; well structured clinical hands on modules has been designed

This Four Day module I would equip a clinician with skills to perform quality endodontic therapy using both hand and rotary instrumentation in molar teeth.

Each Participant receives an endodontic starter kit comprising of consumables and materials along with a complimentary copy of Grossmans Endodontic Practice - 13th Edition. Module I is our popular four day program which will make you proficient in doing routine rotary molar endodontics.

MODULE-II ESSENTIAL ENDODONTICS:

Endodontics forms the foundation of a successful clinical practice. The Training imparted to students during BDS is not adequate for dentists to practice quality endodontics with confidence and achieve optimal clinical success. Understanding the need of the hour and to bridge this lacuna for general practitioners and fresh graduates; well structured clinical hands on modules has been designed.

Endodontics forms the foundation of a successful clinical practice. The Training imparted to students during BDS is not adequate for dentists to practice quality endodontics with confidence and achieve optimal clinical success. Understanding the need of the hour and to bridge this lacuna for general pracitioners and fresh graduates; well structured clinical hands on modules has been designed

This Three Day Module would enhance your clinical acumen with hands-on traning in post and core placement (Metal ad Fibre Post Systems), crown preparations and rotary retreatment of endodontic failures.

Each Participant receives an endodontic advanced kit comprising of consumables and materials. Module II is our niche three day program which is recommended for participants interested in advanced work after their completion of module

Module III Microscope Training Course

Endodontics forms the foundation of a successful clinical practice. The Training imparted to students during BDS is not adequate for dentists to practice quality endodontics with confidence and achieve optimal clinical success. Understanding the need of the hour and to bridge this lacuna for general pracitioners and fresh graduates; well structured clinical hands on modules has been designed

This two day course is conducted in our state of the art exclusive microscope training institute having six Japanese phantom head simulators along with individual microscope for each participant. This module would train a participant in Ergonomics, Documentation, Parfocaling, IPD assessment, Microendodontic armamentarium, Instrument Retrieval, Microscope enhanced Retreatodontics and perforation management.

This two day course is for endodontists and clinicians who want to learn the ergonomics and principles of using a dental operating microscope in their clinical practice.

Each module has exhaustive lectures, patient demonstrations and assessment of the participants hands-on work under dental operating microscopes.

Mentorship Program Highlights:

We have trained more than 1200 dentists from 25 countries apart from dentists from all over India. Our program is limited to 15 participants per module to enable better personal care and attention. Each participant will perform more than 25 root canal exercises, assess more than 50 obturations with digital radiography and observe more than 200 access cavity preparations under magnification during this purely clinically oriented program. Our commitment for excellence in endodontic training is unwavering and the facilities offered are unmatched in India.

This mentorship program is divided into three modules spaced over three to six months.

Module III  Microscope Training Program:

This Two Day Program is conducted in our state of the art exclusive microscope training institute having six Japanese phantom head simulators along with individual microscope for each participant. This module would train a participant in Ergonomics, Documentation, Parfocaling, IPD assessment, Microendodontic armamentarium, Instrument retrieval, Microscope enhanced retreatodontics and perforation management.

(Each participant receives an endodontic kit compromising of consumables and materials worth Rs. 10,000/-) Module III is our niche two day program which is recommended for endodontists and clinicians interested in integrating a dental operating microscope into their clinical practice.

MICROSCOPE TRAINING

This two day program is for endodontists and clinicians who want to learn
ergonomics and clinical protocols for using a dental microscope.
Each participant will have a microscope with beam splitter video output
for assessment of work done on individual phantom head models.

Course highlights :

-One Microscope with clinical assistant for EACH participant
-Scope Ergonomics + 12 Clinical Exercises
-Access openings, Shaping & obturation,
         instrument & post retrieval under the microscope

The Fellowship in Restorative Clinical Dentistry (FRCD) is an advanced clinical training program for Indian dentists designed to provide intensive clinical exposure for 12 weeks in the broad realm of operative, endodontics and restorative dentistry.
The program is a unique opportunity for those who seek additional clinical experience to supplement what has already been taught through formal dental education. The objective of the program is to take dentists to the next level in patient care and teaching skills while instilling a disciplined, and professional attitude
This programme will ensure that you are fully equipped to offer the highest standards of clinical dentistry to your dental patients. Successful completion of FRCD will enable you to demonstrate true commitment to your patients' safety and best interests. FRCD will give you an opportunity to broaden your services in a way to suit you and your clinical practice.

Eligibility: 

BDS / MDS / any equivalent qualification recognised by Dental Council 

Number of positions: 

The program admits 10 participants in a batch / 12 weeks

Materials required: Except following 3 things all other materials & instruments like Rotary files, K-files, diamond burs, surgical burs, impression materials, composites, Micromotors, Endomotors etc. will be provided by the Institute. Participants need to purchase following 3 things only
Airotor handpiece
Manual Protapers
Manual Protaper Gold

The Mastership in Restorative Dentistry (MRD) is a advanced clinical training program, is an intensive four months program designed to provide Indian dentists with clinical training in the broad realm of operative, endodontics and restorative dentistry.

• The program is a unique opportunity for those who seek additional restorative experience to supplement what has already been taught through formal dental education. The objective of the program is to take dentists to the next level in patient care and teaching skills while instilling a disciplined, and professional attitude
• This programme will ensure that you are fully equipped to offer the highest standards of restorative dentistry to your dental patients. Successful completion of MRD will enable you to demonstrate true commitment to your patients' safety and best interests. MRD will give you an opportunity to broaden your services in a way to suit you and your clinical practice.
• Materials required: Except following 3 things all other materials & instruments like Rotary files, K-files, diamond burs, surgical burs, impression materials, composites, Orthodontic braces, wires, implants, impression copings, implant analogs, Micromotors, Endomotors etc. will be provided by the Institute. Participants need to purchase following 3 things only
  • Airotor handpiece
  • Manual Protapers
  • Manual Protaper Gold

Program Highlights

DAY 1

LECTURE ON:

Adhesives
Direct composite restorations of veneers, angle build ups, proximal restorations

DEMO ON:

Class IV Angle build ups
Proximal restoration

HANDS ON SESSION :

Clinical steps in shade selection
Matrixing techniques
Angle build ups
Proximal Restorations Establishing biological contacts and contours.
Finishing and polishing of direct composite restorations.

DAY 2

DEMO ON:

Direct composite full veneers on central incisors

HANDS ON SESSION :

Minimal tooth preparation
Tips and Tricks to mimic natural tooth form and colour.
Direct composite veneers on maxillary central incisors.
Finishing and Polishing techniques.

LECTURE ON

Choice of All Ceramics
Treatment planning for veneers
Preparation guidelines for veneers/ Crowns
DEMO / VIDEO

Making of Putty index
Preparation of veneers / Anterior crowns
Impressions and provisionals

DAY 3

HANDS ON SESSION

Preparation of veneers in the model 11,12,13,21,22,23 and crown prep in 11 and 21
Making of putty index
Impression making
Making of provisional

LECTURE ON

Luting protocols
Case Discussions
Corrections of participants Preparations
Extra oral and Intra oral Photography documentation for a case

What you learn?

• Access preparation for individual teeth(From Incisor, Premolar, Molar)
• Working length determination both Radiographic / Electronic Apex Locators(5th generation)
• Chemo mechanical preparation Basic modified Step back to Hybrid Rotary
• Irrigation techniques and Protocol
• Intracanal Medicament(Indication, Selection of Material and procedures)
• Rotary, Reciprocating adaptive technology for canal preparation
• Multisystem, Hybrid rotary System
• Selection of Sealers and Application Technology
• Obturation : Cold lateral compaction, Single cone, Sectional warm vertical compaction
• Core Build up Technique: Selection of material, layer Technology
• Single Visit RCT: Concept, Techniques, Indication and Contra indication

Modern Endodontics

Program Highlights:

• This is a 4 months full-time advanced program in continuation of Mastership in Oral Implantology
• This advanced MOI includes all the content, lectures, demonstrations, preclinicals & clinicals, of the MOI program
• Additionally, you will be able to do more number of Surgical cases including more bone grafting cases, Indirect sinus lifts cases, Full Arch & tilted implants cases etc
• Moreover as its a full time program, you will be able to do unlimited prosthetic procedures
• Along with many other cases, you can complete one Full Mouth Implants case from placement to prosthesis on your own
• Documentation of all cases & one scientific publication is included
• Opportunity to use both Israeli & Korean Implant system in patients
• Every participant will place 30 implants in patients
• With our in-house CBCT machine, you can explore more in your learning curve by taking immediate postoperative CBCT's for better analysing your placement positions
• You will be trained in using software for designing implant prosthesis using our in-house CAD-CAM milling technology
• You will learn to design & print your own Surgical Guides for few indicated cases

Mentorship Program Highlights:

We have trained more than 1300 dentists from 25 countries apart from dentists from all over India. Our program is limited to 15 participants per module to enable better personal care and attention. Each participant will perform more than 25 root canal exercises, assess more than 50 obturations with digital radiography and observe more than 200 access cavity preparations under magnification during this purely clinically oriented program. Our commitment for excellence in endodontic training is unwavering and the facilities offered are unmatched in India.

This mentorship program is divided into three modules spaced over three to six months.

Module – 1: Essential Endodontics:

-Learn Pre-operative radiographic and clinical assessment of cases
-Understand root canal anatomy and perform conservative access openings with Confidence of both anterior and posterior teeth

-Learn to trace extra canals, handle calcifications and curvatures,
 maintain canal patency and establish accurate working length.

-Understand taper and choose an ideal rotary/reciprocating shaping system

-Perform efficient shaping and cleaning strategies followed by
 optimal obturation and core build up techniques.

Course highlights

-30 plus access opening, rotary shaping ,
    cleaning and obturation exercises by Each participant
-200 plus access opening live demonstrations in each batch
-756 plus obturated teeeth X-ray evaluations in each batch
-Rubber dam isolation exercises by each participant

Preclinical Rubber Dam + L.A

Clinical Rubber Dam

Clinical IOPA

Alginate Impressions

Observations

Photography

Cases:   2

-       Class  size is limited to 5 participants

-       Multimedia presentations

-       Clinical discussions

-       Handling of the Equipment

-       Live demonstration on patient