
About Program Director & Chief Mentor
Dr. Vivek Hegde
What we say about Dr. Vivek Hegde will never be enough. His achievements are such. A Master in the field of Endodontics, not just a pioneer in the use of microscopes in dentistry in India, but also a renowned global speaker. In addition, he has extensively contributed to national and international journals as an author. Most recently, he was bestowed with the honour of lecturing at the Annual session of the American Association of Endodontics in San Francisco. He was also selected as one of the illustrious speakers for the International Endo Masters, 2016 -one of the most prestigious events in the society of Endodontics. So, imagine how much value he can add to our academic curriculum as our Official faculty and Mentor.
Allow us to introduce ‘Fellowship in Contemporary Endodontics’. Immaculately designed, this 1-year program is compiled in a modular format to boost your dental skills in the right direction.
Guidance Video by Dr. Vivek Hegde
About the
Program
Certificate: Fellowship in Contemporary 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
- Didatics
- 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 & Equipment
- 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 15-20 Clinical Cases on Patients with various complexities
- Apart from defined preclinical and model hands on, the participant will need to complete minimum requirement of cases (on patients) during assigned clinical hours, including:
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- Hand Instrumentation (Protaper)
- Two Different Rotary Systems
- Reciprocating Instrumentation Technique
- Retreatment Cases
- Management of Curved Canals
- Location of Missed Canals – MB1, MB2
- Management of Open Apex Cases
- Thermoplasticized Obturation Techniques
- MTA Placement
- Instrument Retrieval
- CBCT guided Root Canal Therapies
- Root Canal Therapies using Surgical Loupes
- Microscopic Endodontics
- Apicoectomies
- Microsurgeries
- Perforation Repair
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
INTRODUCTION TO BASICS IN ENDODONTICS
- Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Principles of Endodontics
- Access Cavity Preparation
- Cleaning and Shaping
- Obturation
- Hands on Experience on Extracted Teeth / Typodont
- Live Demo on Patients by Mentor
- Clinical Training on Patients by Participants
RECENT ADVANCES IN OBTURATION TECHNIQUES
- Extensive Hands on Experience on Extracted Teeth/Typodont
- Live Demo on Patients by Mentor
- Clinical Training on Patients by Participants under Rubber Dam
POST ENDODONTIC RESTORATIONS
- Post and Core- Recent Advances
- Hands on Experience for Post & Core Treatment on Extracted Teeth / Typodont
- Clinical Training on Patients By Participants involving complete Endodontic Treatment
INTRODUCTION TO MAGNIFICATION
- Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Use of Surgical Loupes
- Use of Microscope
- Additional Diagnostic Aids including Interpretation of CBCT
INTRODUCTION TO ENDODONTIC RETREATMENT
- Hands on Experience- involving Endodontic Treatment & Retreatment on Extracted Teeth, working with loupes and microscopes
INTRODUCTION TO ULTRASONICS IN ENDODONTICS
- Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Hands on Experience, involving Endodontic Treatment and Retreatment on Extracted Teeth, utilizing Magnification and Ultrasonics
- Following development of skills the participants will practice Retreatment on Teeth
- Management of separated instruments on Extracted Teeth
- Clinical training on Patients By Participants involving utilization of skills learnt
MANAGEMENT OF COMPLICATED CASES
- Introduction to Surgical Endodontics
- Hands on Experience – Management of Perforations on Extracted Teeth
- Live Demo on Patients by Mentor
- Case Selection & Discussion, Article Submission, Interactions
- Recap and Take-home message
- Basic life support and basic tasks training (parenteral injection methods. Suturing techniques and auscultation) in medical simulation laboratory
Endo-Kit Alongwith The Material (Included in INR 6.5 LAKHS) :
- Rubber Dam Kit
- Hand Protaper
- Rotary Niti Files
- Retreatment Files
- K files
- Endo-Bloc
- DG 16 Probe
- Endo Access Bur
- Endo Z Bur
- Ultrasonic Tips
- Hand Pluggers
- Front Surface Mirror
- Side Vented Needles
Grading System
1. Annual Examination
a. Theory examination (MCQs & Essay)
b. Practical Examination & Viva Voce
2. Clinical Log-Book Evaluation
3. Written Assignments
4. Case Presentation
Total Fees
For Indian Candidates, Course fees are Rs. 6,50,000/- (Rupees Six Lakhs Fifty Thousand Only)
For Overseas and NRI Candidates, Course fees are 15,500 US Dollars







