PROPRIOCEPTIVE DERIVATION CHAIR – Our post-graduate students are being specially trained to practice on ergonomically designed chairs (Proprioceptive Derivation) at Auroville, Tamilnadu. This PD concept in dental practice helps in averting work-related musculoskeletal disorders as well as improves clinicians’ comfort and productivity. This concept uses specially designed PD instruments that are lighter in weight and minimise fatigue of upper extremities. We also follow the concept in school dental health programs by using flat tables and 12 o’clock operator positions to perform preventive and atraumatic restorations.

DENTAL MICROSCOPE: Advanced professional training is provided with the use of an Operating Microscope, which has become an important part of the armamentarium for endodontics by providing both appropriate focused light as well as high magnification. Clinical and fine motor skills are enhanced by the use of appropriate lighting and magnification devices that improve visualization of all aspects of the operative field.

LOUPES: The use of Magnifying Loupes has become a part of our curriculum. Both Undergraduate and post-graduate students are encouraged to deliver patient care using Magnifying Loupes as it Improves operative views, hand skills, quality of work and self-confidence which are essential for junior dentists. In addition, improving ergonomics and reducing musculoskeletal pain is another important aspect to consider for the health of future practitioners

IMPLANTS: All our first-year postgraduates are being trained in Implantology using the Dynamic Navigation System as a part of their curriculum

SEDATION: Every postgraduate will be able to deliver patient care under Nitrous oxide- Oxygen Analgesia, Conscious Sedation and General Anesthesia. Also, a separate hands-on course will be conducted for undergraduates  (Interns) every year for Conscious Sedation.