
About Program Director & Chief Mentor
Dr. Ratandeep Patil
Livewire. Driving force. Born leader. Dr. Ratnadeep Patil is all that and more.
He is the first Indian to earn a Ph.D from the University of Groningen, Netherlands in the subject of Implant Aesthetics.
He is also a Diplomate of International College of Oral Implantologists and an active member of International Association of Dental Research. A trained investigator from Phoenix International, UK, he is involved in the conduction of clinical trials and studies and has published over 100 articles in national and international journals. He has authored a clinical textbook on aesthetic dentistry ‘AESTHETIC DENTISTRY – AN ARTIST’S SCIENCE’ and has been actively involved in conducting continuing dental education programs with special focus on Smile Designing, Practice Management and Implant Dentistry. For the aspirants, he is a great educator. He has designed this course for those who would like to upgrade their skills step by step from lab level to clinical level and are desirous of formulating, presenting and executing comprehensive aesthetic treatment plans in restorative dentistry along with strengthening their leadership, management and team building skills.
Allow us to introduce ‘Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry & Occlusion’. 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. Ratandeep Patil
About the
Program
Certificate: Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry and Occlusion
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, comprising of :
- Didactics
- Pre-clinical Training & Lab Sessions
- LIVE Clinical Demonstrations by Mentors
- Hands-on Training on Special Models
- LIVE Clinical Training for participants with over-the-shoulder supervision by Mentors
- Mentor Shadowing at his Clinical Set-up
- Group Activity & Presentation
- Group Publication
- Practice Management Workshop
- 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)
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
FUNDAMENTALS OF AESTHETIC DENTISTRY
- Human Anatomy – as applied to Aesthetic Dentistry
- Principles of Colour
- Principles of Form – Illusion, Law of face, Alteration of face
AESTHETIC PRINCIPLES
- Principles of Aesthetic Integration
- Morphological Integration
- Biologic Integration
- Functional Integration
PERIODONTAL INTERFACE
- Considerations for Aesthetic Dentistry
Live Demo on patients by Mentor
Clinical training on patients by participants
DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
- Armamentarium and Basic Science
- Basic consideration in Full Coverage Restorations
AESTHETICS WITH CERAMICS – CROWN & BRIDGE
- Metal – Ceramic and All ceramic crowns and bridges – Tooth Preparation, Impression making, Gingival Retraction, Temporization & Lab Communication, Cementation of Restoration
- Indirect posterior restoration – Inlay & Onlay
BIOMIMETICS
- Clinical aspects of Bio – Aesthetic Functions
Live Demo on patients by Mentor
Clinical training on patients by participants
AESTHETICS WITH COMPOSITES – DIRECT RESIN RESTORATIONS
- Basic concept of Adhesion, Enamel Adhesion, Dentin Adhesion
- Types of Aesthetic Restorative materials
- Direct Anterior & Posterior Composite Restoration
- Composite Veneers
DIGITAL SMILE DESIGNING
- Software and its Application
Live Demo on patients by Mentor
Clinical training on patients by participants
AESTHETICS WITH CERAMICS – LAMINATES / VENEERS
- Veneer Preparation, Impression making, Temporization, Lab Communication and Cementation
THE LABORATORY LINK
- Visit to a Dental Lab for Understanding its Functioning
DENTAL MATERIAL ASPECT
Live Demo on patients by Mentor
Clinical training on patients by participants
INTERDISCIPLINARY THERAPY – IMPLANT AESTHETICS, PERIO AESTHETICS, ORTHO AESTHETICS
- Balancing the white and the pink in natural dentition
PRINCIPLES OF AESTHETIC SET – UP
- Facial Analysis
- Functional Integration
UNDERSTANDING OCCLUSION FOR FUNCTION
FACE BOW RECORDS & PROGRAMMING ARTICULATORS
FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION OVERVIEW
OCCLUSAL EQUILIBRITION
Live Demo on patients by Mentor
Clinical training on patients by participants
PRINCIPLES OF SET – UP OF AN AESTHETIC DENTAL PRACTICE
- Unique Practice Management Program
OVER THE SHOULDER OBSERVATION – MENTOR SHADOWING AT HIS CLINIC
- Clinical Assessments and viva
Live Demo on patients by Mentor
Clinical training on patients by participants
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







