• Fellowship Program in Advanced Micro Endodontics

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DY Patil University

About Program Director & Chief Mentor

Dr. Vivek Hegde

What we say about Dr. Vivek Hegde will never be enough. A Master in the field of Endodontics, Dr Vivek Hegde is a pioneer in the use of microscopes in Dentistry in India. An alumni of the Prestigious Manipal College of Dental Sciences. He also has a Masters in Dental Lasers from University Of Vienna. At present he is the Vice Dean, Professor & Head at M. A. Rangoonwala Dental College & Research Centre, Pune. Faculty for Lasers in Vienna & Adjunct Professor at various colleges in India. He is an acclaimed Academician for 25 years and has more than 100 publications and contributed in more than 10 books. Most recently, he was bestowed with the honour of lecturing at the Annual session of the American Association of Endodontics in San Francisco.

A Micro-endodontist par excellence, he has represented India at prestigious platforms like AAE , IFEA and APEC .He is an invited speaker at various forums and conferences on both International and National platforms. He is a member of editorial board of various journals. At present he is the President of Indian Endodontic Society, President of SOLA & Director Indian Board of Endodontics. He is presently the CEO of White Arch Dental Centre Pune & Founder Director One Dental, an online teaching platform. He is also a Passionate Teacher, an Inspirational Mentor, an Avid Sportsman, Fitness Freak and a doting Father.

Guidance Video by Dr Vivek Hegde

About the
Program

Certificate: Fellowship in Advanced Micro Endodontics

Awarded by: DY Patil Deemed to be University

(Established under section 3 of UGC act, 1956 vide notification no. F.9.21/2000 – U.3 dated 20.06.2002 of the Govt. of India) (ACCREDITED BY NAAC WITH ‘A++’ GRADE (3rd Cycle))

Program Highlights:-

Course Syllabus designed like a MASTERS Program

Course Format comprising of

  • Didactics
  • Pre-clinical Hands-on
  • LIVE Clinical Demonstrations by Mentors
  • LIVE Clinical Training for participants with over-the-shoulder supervision by Mentors
  • Presentation
  • Group Discussion & Group Publication

State-of-the-art Infrastructure

Advanced Armamentarium & Equipments

Patient Volunteers for Clinical Training (provided by University)

Premium Membership of Peer-Reviewed Literature (Exclusive Login IDs & Passwords)

Access to Unique application for Digital Learning & Revision (Exclusive Login Ids)

Hospitality for entire On-Campus Training (F & B Only)

Management of a minimum 25-30 Clinical Cases on Patients with various complexities

All work will be done strictly under Rubber Dam & Magnification.

This Program is exclusively for Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Basic Endodontics.

Apart from defined preclinical and model hands on, the participant will need to complete a minimum

requirement of cases (on patients) during assigned clinical hours, including:

  • Advanced CBCT Planning on software
  • CBCT guided Magnification driven Root Canal Therapies
  • Various Anaesthetic Techniques
  • Newer Access Cavity Designs
  • Greater Tapered Hand, Rotary, Reciprocation and Hybrid Techniques
  • Thermoplasticized Obturation: Downpack & Backfill; Bioceramic obturation techniques
  • Newer concepts in Post Endo restorations: resins, fibres to no crowns
  • Recent Splinting methods
  • Retreatment Cases (coronal disassembly to post removal to apical treatments)
  • Management of Curved/ blocked/ ledged Canals
  • Location of Extra Canals – MB2, Mid Mesial/Distal, Second Lingual
  • Ultrasonic Instrumentation Protocols
  • Changing Concepts in Intracanal Medicaments
  • Treatment option for Separated Instruments (removal/ bypass)
  • Management of Open Apex/ Perforation Repair/Resorption with Bioceramics
  • MTA / Biodentine for various applications
  • Pulp Therapies like Capping/ Pulpotomy/ Partial Pulpectomy.
  • Endodontic Surgery: Conventional & Microsurgery
  • Different Suturing Techniques
  • 3D printing and stent guided Endodontics
  • Dynamic Navigation for Calcified Tooth & Surgical Endodontics
  • Revascularization and Regeneration in Endodontics
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: Endodontic/ Periodontic/ Prosthodontic/ Orthodontic considerations
  • Geriatric Endodontics
  • Endodontic Flare ups & Management
  • Success, Failure and Prognosis
  • Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative considerations

Eligibility

Minimum qualification of B.D.S or equivalent from a recognized Institution in India or Overseas

Duration

This Fellowship Program is a One Year non-continuous, modular based course.

Module 1: 6 days

Module 2: 6 days

Module 3: 6 days

Module 4: 6 days

Module 5: 6 days

Module 6: 6 days

(Including Theory and Practical Exams)

Calendar Year

January 2027 – December 2027

List of Documents

1.Copy of Aadhar card
2.Copy of Passport
3.Original Domicile
4.Original Birth Certificate
5.Two passport size photographs
6.Original DCI Registration Certificate
7.Original Mark sheets
8.Original Degree Certificate of BDS/MDS/Others
9.Copy of Passport of Parents (only for overseas candidates)
10.Proof of NRI Status of candidate/Parents (only for overseas candidates)
11.Transcripts (only for overseas candidates)
12.Copy of Visa (only for overseas candidates)
13.Original Acknowledgement Receipt of fees (RTGS/NEFT/DD/CHEQUE)

Course Syllabus

Pre-clinical Endodontics

  • Orientation into Magnification
  • Rubber Dam Techniques
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Fibre Post and Flowable Core
  • Metal Post and Packable Core
  • Ledge Navigation on an 3D Models
  • Removal of Pulp Stone
  • Instrument Retrieval
  • Advanced Obturation Techniques
  • Bioceramic Placement
  • Perforation Repair
  • Live Demo on Patients by Mentor
  • Clinical Training on Patients By Participants

Clinical Basic Endodontics

  • Basic Life Support/ ACLS
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Endodontic Treatment of Anterior Teeth
  • Endodontic Treatment of Posterior Teeth
  • Post and Core Placement
  • Navigation/ CBCT
  • Live Demo on Patients by Mentor
  • Clinical Training on Patients By Participants

Clinical Advanced Endodontics I

  • Retreatment of the Anterior Extracted Teeth
  • Retreatment of the Posterior Extracted Teeth
  • Retreatment of Anterior Teeth on Patients
  • Retreatment of Posterior Teeth on Patients
  • Navigation of Ledges
  • Pulp Stone Removal
  • Extra Canal Finding
  • Live Demo on Patients by Mentor
  • Clinical Training on Patients By Participants

Clinical Advanced Endodontics II

  • Calcified Canal Coronal Navigation
  • Post and Core Removal – Metal, Fiber, Cast.
  • Crown Removal- Metal, PFM, Zirconia, All Ceramic
  • Post Endodontic Restorations- Crown, Onlay, Endocrown
  • Open Apex on Patients
  • Perforation Repair on Patients
  • Treatment Modalities for Separated Instruments
  • Live Demo on Patients by Mentor
  • Clinical Training on Patients By Participants

Endodontic Surgery

  • Pre-clinical Endodontic Surgery – on models/extracted teeth
  • Clinical Endodontic Surgery: Conventional & Microsurgical techniques – Apicoectomy, Radisection, Hemisection, Transplantation
  • Live Demo on Patients by Mentor
  • Clinical training on Patients By Participants involving utilization of skills learnt

A customised Endo-Kit will be provided to all registered participants (Included in INR 8 LAKHS) :

  1. D. front surface mirrors
  2. A complete rubber dam kit
  3. Burs (Round, tapered, safe end, long shank)
  4. Sets of 06, 08, 10, 15 SS K Hand files
  5. Sets of 06, 08, 10, 15 SS H Hand files
  6. Set of 5 endo instruments DG 16, Long shank spoon
  7. excavator, Endo pluggers and core compactor.
  8. Rotary file (Gold, Blue)
  9. 1,2,3 Modified gates
  10. 2, 3 Modified peeso
  11. Set of U files with Chuck attachments
  12. Retreatment files
  13. Endo block
  14. Plastic filling instruments
  15. Glass slab, spatula, dappen dish
  16. Pair of fine tweezers
  17. Working tray

Grading System

 

  1. Annual Examination
  • Theory examination (MCQs & Essay)
  • Practical Examination & Viva Voce
  1. Clinical Log-Book Evaluation
  2. Clinical Assignments
  3. Case Presentation

Total Fees

For Indian Candidates, Course fees are Rs. 8,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs Only)

For Overseas and NRI Candidates, Course fees are 20,000 US Dollars

Prospectus

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