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Programs conducted in 2025
QS I-GAUGE Ranking Proud Achievement
We're thrilled to announce that Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences has achieved the prestigious QS I-GAUGE Ranking of DIAMOND!
This esteemed recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and world-class infrastructure. We thank our dedicated faculty, staff, and students for their tireless efforts in upholding our institution's reputation.
This achievement reinforces our position as a leading dental institution, and we're grateful for the trust and recognition from QS I-GAUGE. Let's continue to strive for excellence and make DSCDS proud!
Blood Donation Camp: Dayananda Sagar Institutions
A blood donation camp was conducted by Student Council, NSS unit of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences on 09.05.2025 (Tuesday) at DSCDS Hospital, 1st floor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in association with Rashtrothana Blood Bank and Sagar Hospitals. An awareness and motivation session along with an explanation regarding the eligibility criteria for blood donors was organized to motivate the students regarding the benefits of blood donation on 05th May 2025.
On 09.05.25 the blood donation camp was inaugurated by the respected Syndicate Member of RGUHS Dr BK Madhusudhan , Dr Raja Dutta , Medical Director , Sagar Hospitals, Banshankari , Dr Sheen Khurdi, Assistant Medical Administrator Sagar Hospitals, Banshankari along with Dr Hemanth M, Principal , DSCDS Dr Avinash J , Vice Principal DSCDS and Dr. Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public health Dentistry DSCDS. The camp started at 9:00 am and continued till 3:00 pm. A total of 180 enthusiastic volunteers registered for the blood donation drive, with 69 deemed medically eligible to donate. As a result, we successfully collected 70 pints of blood. Refreshments and participation certificates were provided to all donors as a token of appreciation. Additionally, the Rashtrothana Blood Bank and Sagar Hospitals recognized the college’s efforts by presenting a Letter of Appreciation.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Nayana M
In-Campus Dental Screening Program: Dayananda Sagar Institutions
An IN-CAMPUS Dental screening Program was organised at Dayananda Sagar Institutions, KS Layout, Bengaluru on 10th May 2025 in the Department Of Medical Electronics and Engineering. The Event was organised by Department of Medical Electronics And Engineering, DSI in collaboration Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences as part of its ongoing community outreach and oral health awareness initiative. A team consisting of Dental staff along with Interns from Department of Public Health Dentistry as well as Post graduates from Department of Oral Medicine, Oral surgery and Conservative Dentistry Conducted the Camp from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
CAMP ORGANIZER: - DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ELECTRONICS AND ENGINEERING, DAYANANDA SAGAR INSTITUTIONS.
CAMP COORDINATORS: - Dr. Avinash, Dr. Mahesh, Dr. Ashok, Dr. Deepankar
DATE – 10/05/2025
CAMP STATISTICS:
No Of Patients Screened: 124
Outreach Dental Screening Camp at Venkatarayanadoddi
An outreach dental screening program was organized at PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, Venkatarayanadodhi, approximately 59km from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:30 am with the fully equipped Portable unit and reached the camp site by 10:00 am. The camp started at 10:15 am and went on till 12:00 pm. The treatments included scaling of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 12:30 pm and reached the college by 3:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, Venkatarayanadodhi
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr NAYANA M
DATE- 23/04/2025
CAMP STATISTICS:
Total number of patients screened: 4
Health education:10
Total patients benefitted:14
TREATMENT STATISTICS
Oral Prophylaxis: 3
TOTAL: 3
Outreach Dental Screening Camp at Thungani
An outreach dental screening program was organized at PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER , Thungani approximately 40 km from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:00 am with the fully equipped Portable unit and reached the camp site by 09 :15 am. The camp started at 10:00 am and went on till 1:45 pm. The treatments included extraction, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 2:30 pm and reached the college by 4:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, THUNGANI
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr ASHWIN
DATE- 16/04/2025
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 41
Health education: 30
Total patients benefitted: 71
TREATMENT STATISTICS
1 Oral Prophylaxis: 16
2 Restoration: 04
3 Extraction: 03
TOTAL: 23
Outreach Dental Screening Camp at Hunsanahalli
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Primary Health Center Hunsanahalli approximately 80 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Krishnanand, Head of Department of Oral pathology , PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 7:20 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9:35 AM. The camp started at 10:00am and went on till 01:00 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given using models and pamphlets. After lunch the team left the camp site by 2:30 pm and reached the college by 04:45 pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Government of Family Health Care, Karnataka.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr KRISHNANAND PS
DATE- 09/04/2025
CAMP STATISTICS:
Total number of patients screened: 50
TREATMENT STATISTICS
1 Extraction: 01
2 Oral Prophylaxis: 08
3 Restoration: 10
TOTAL: 19
Outreach Dental Screening Camp at Kodihalli
An outreach dental screening program was organized at PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER , Kodihalli approximately 70 km from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:20 am with the fully equipped Portable unit and reached the camp site by 10.15 am. The camp started at 10:45 am and went on till 1:45 pm. The treatments included extraction, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 2:30 pm and reached the college by 4:30pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, KODIHALLI
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr AVINASH
DATE- 02/04/2025
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 22
Health education: 20
Total patients benefitted: 42
TREATMENT STATISTICS
1 Oral Prophylaxis: 06
2 Restoration: 05
3 Extraction: 03
Total: 14
Students' Achievement - Dept of Sports, DSCDS
Our college students are participated in GDCRI State Level Indoor sports tournament organized on 7th to 9th April 2025. Our college students have won medals in Sports events.
Chess men gold medal - Mr.Jeewan Prasad Mehta
Badminton women silver medal - Ms.Inchara P
Table tennis mixed doubles gold medal - Ms.Aparna Dwivedi & Mr.Aryan Sharma
Table tennis men bronze medal - Mr.Aryan Sharma
Congratulations to all the Winners!
Students' Achievement - Dept of Cons and Endo
We are delighted to share the success of our Postgraduate Students from the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics who represented the College at the 25th IACDE National PG Convention, held in Agra from 4th to 6th April 2025.
🏆 Winners – Scientific Paper Presentation
🥇 First Prize – Dr. Shreya K. N
🥈 Second Prize – Dr. Aathira, Dr. M. K. Mrinaalini, Dr. Harsh Shrey
Heartiest congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievement!!
Free Denture Camp under Dantabhagya Yojane
An outreach free denture camp under Dantabhagya Yojane was organized at taluk hospital, Kanakapura approximately 45 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences with faculty from Department of Public Health Dentistry, faculty and PGs from the Department of Prosthodontics and Interns participated in the program. The Camp was conducted on consecutive Tuesdays between 23/01/25-04/03/25, (FIVE VISITS) . For every camp the team would start the camp at 10:00 am until till 2 pm. The treatments included Removable partial dentures and complete dentures. All the clinical steps and basic lab work were completed at the camp site & more complex lab procedures were done at the prosthetic lab in the college. After lunch, the team left the camp site by 2.30 pm and reached the college by 04.00 pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Dr Sharath Chandra, Medical Officer, Taluk hospital Kanakapura
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash J ,Dr Nayana M, Dr Brunda.
DATE: 23/1/25, 30/1/25, 6/2/25, 18/2/25, 03/3/25.
TOTAL NUMBER OF PATIENTS BENIFITTED: 23
TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLETE DENTURE
(U/L) 21
TOTAL NUMBER OF SINGLE RPD (U) 2
TOTAL NUMBER OF PATIENTS BENIFITTED 23
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Chikkamuduvadi, Ramnagara
An outreach dental screening program was organized at primary health center chikkamuduvadi, Ramnagara approximately 55 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M , Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Sangeetha, Professor, Department of Oral pathology, Interns and final years participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:30am in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10:00am. The camp started at 10:30am and went on till 2:00pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. The lunch was served by the organizers of the camp. The team left the camp site by 3.00pm and reached the college by 4:30pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER CHIKKAMUDUVADI, RAMNAGARA
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr NAYANA M
DATE- 26/03/2025
Outreach Dental Screening and Treatment Camps at PHCs in Ramnagara District, during the Month of March 2025
Dental camps have been specially conducted as instructed by the Government of Health and Family welfare , Karnataka focusing on PHCs at Ramangara District (Kanakpura Taluk) without a dental wing at various locations in Kanakapura Taluk, Ramnagara.
Soft Skill Program - III BDS Students 2025
Soft skills refer to personality traits and behaviors, reflecting how individuals act in different situations. The Soft Skills Committee of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences organized a Soft Skills Program for third-year BDS students (batch 2024-2025).
The event commenced with an ice-breaking session led by Mrs. Praveena, followed by the formal inauguration. Dr. Darshana introduced the resource person and invited Dr. R. Venkat, the Head of the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, to address the attendees. Dr. Venkat highlighted the significance of soft skills in academics and presented a token of appreciation to the resource person.
Mr. Peter Canasius J. L., the resource person, engaged students through an interactive session that included role plays focused on “Therapeutic and Non-Therapeutic Communication.” Other important topics, such as building confidence and emotional intelligence, were also discussed. The students found the session highly engaging and took away valuable insights.
The program concluded with certificate distribution for the participants, and a good student feedback was received.
World Oral Health Day 2025
The Department of Public Health Dentistry and NSS unit of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences observed World Oral Health Day on 20/3/25 by organizing a health education programme in Janaseva Samruddi orphanage. The children were given awareness on basic oral hygiene and good habits to maintain overall health and mental well-being upholding this year’s campaign theme by FDI; “A Happy Mouth is…a Happy Mind”. The proper brushing technique was demonstrated using a model and a toothbrush by Dr. Yashika Shinde. The NSS volunteers handed out dental kits to the children and staff of the organization.
The program was well received by both the children and the staff of the orphanage.
Ms Sucheta Das won the best E-poster award for the competition conducted on the same day on the theme 'A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind"
Holi Celebrations at DSCDS - March 2025
Holi, the vibrant ‘Festival of Colours’, is celebrated throughout India with zeal and enthusiasm to mark the arrival of Spring. It also symbolises the belief of triumph of good over evil, reminiscing the Legend of Prahlad and Holika. Culturally, it is one of the few festivals which breaks down social barriers, bringing people together regardless of their age, gender, status or caste. People celebrate it by applying gulal on each other and enjoying dishes like gujiya and thandai.
On 13th March, 2025, the Student Council of DSCDS organized an event to celebrate Holi. The Library in the Pre clinical Block of the college was decorated in a bright multicolored theme by the students to celebrate the festival.
A batch-wise color based dress code was assigned to all the students in sync with the festival, wherein, the First Years wore Yellow, Second Years – Orange, Third Years- Pink, Fourth Years- Green, Interns- White and the Staff wore Blue and White. The event commenced with a ‘Thandai making Competition’, which was relished and judged by the staff.
The event was concluded with a program graced by Dr. Savita and Dr. Ramnarayan, Associate Deans. The significance of Holi was highlighted by Interns Dr. Pinki and Dr. Hanni. The students of second Year presented a graceful dance performance in line with the event. Dr. Savita and Dr. Ramnarayan addressed the gathering after felicitating the winners of the competition . Sweets were distributed to all participants who attended the event and group pictures were taken . At the end of the day, some fun student engagement activities and games were conducted to gleefully conclude the event.
Cons and Endo Day 2025
Cons-Endo Day was celebrated on 5th March 2025. Competitions were held for UGs, interns and PG students. There was a cake cutting ceremony followed by dumb charades, quiz. Model making competition was organized for the interns. Cons-Endo Day is a fun and educational event that promotes the interest and awareness of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics among students and faculty.
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Vijinapur
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Government Higher Primary School, Vijinapur approximately 25 km from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:10am with the fully equipped Portable unit and reached the camp site by 10.30am. The camp started at 10:30am and went on till 3:30pm. The treatments included scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 4.00pm and reached the college by 5:50pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: SMILE FOUNDATION
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr NAYANA M
DATE- 28/02/2025
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Shristi Special Academy
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Shristi special academy approximately 23kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Suresh, HOD, Department of Prosthodontics and crown and bridge , PG and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:10am in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.30am. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:00am and went on till 2:45pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3:15pm and reached the college by 4:20pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: SHRISTI SPECIAL ACADEMY
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr NAYANA
DATE- 25/02/2025
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Kashika Seva Trust
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Kashika seva trust , Bannerghatta road, Bengaluru on 22nd February 2025. The designated location of the camp was about 8.5 kms from the college. Post graduate kaveesha from Department of Prosthodontics and Interns Radhika and Vipul from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 9 AM and reached the camp site at 9:45 AM. The camp started at 10.00 AM and went on till 12 PM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques were given. The team left the camp site by 12:15pm and reached the college by 1 pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: KASHIKA SEVA TRUST
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash
DATE- 22/02/2025
Outreach Dental Screening Program - New Millenium School
An outreach dental screening program was organized at New Millenium School Kumarswamy Layout on 17th and 18th Februaury. The designated location of the camp was about 400ms from the college. Interns Nithya, Srilekha, Pooja, Sudiksha and Final year students Kavana , Inchara from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program.On the first day (17th Febrauray 2025) the dental team started from the college at 9 AM and reached the camp site at 9:15 AM. The camp started at 10.00 AM and went on till 3:30 PM. The students of the New Milleneum school, were screened.
Awareness Program by Hospital Infection Control Committee Feb 2025
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a clinical induction program on 21-02-2025, in an effort to emphasize the importance of infection control, our hospital's Infection Control Committee conducted an awareness talk for 3rd-year BDS students, who are transitioning into clinical practice. The talk was given by Dr. Koduru Sravani , faculty from the Department of Periodontics, who shared her expertise to equip the students with the knowledge and best practices necessary to maintain a safe and healthy clinical environment. Infection control and sterilization are crucial in dental practice to prevent infectious disease transmission. Teaching this topic to dentists ensures patient and staff safety, maintaining public trust and overall well-being. Effective protocols help prevent cross-contamination and healthcare-associated infections, providing a safe environment for quality care.
National Periodontists' Day 2025 Celebrations
National Periodontists Day was being celebrated nationwide on 23rd February the day of inception of the society. Marking the 50th golden jubilee year of Indian Society of Periodontology. The department of Periodontology in association with ISP and the principal sponsors, Group Pharmaceuticals, celebrated this event from 24th to 27th February 2025.
The following events were conducted:
1. The day started an informal inauguration with painting competition for UG and PG students on the theme “Power of Healthy gums.” A total of 22 students participated and displayed their talent in imparting awareness to the public.
2. To promote the importance of oral hygiene, a lecture was delivered by Dr Archana Naik, Professor, to the non-teaching staff and auxiliary staff of Dayananda Sagar institutions. Another awareness lecture was delivered by Dr Sravani on the myths related to periodontal treatment in particular and dentistry in general.
3. A skit was played by the outgoing batch of interns to show the Oral-Systemic connection and conveyed the importance of following good oral hygiene for maintenance of Diabetes mellitus.
4. Oral hygiene aids provided by Group pharmaceuticals were distributed to patients and all attendees of the program.
5. Prizes were given away to the winners of the painting competition by dr Avinash J, Vice principal. Certificates were awarded to the contributors in making this event a memorable one.
6. The Day 1 program ended with refreshments and with positive feedback.
7. On the second day, i.e. on 25th February distribution of educational material and samples were continued in the department of Periodontology. Tooth brushing technique was demonstrated by showing video clips and through models.
8. On the 3rd day i.e on 27th February, all the teaching faculty were invited for cake cutting that was sponsored by Group Pharmaceuticals. Two officials from the company were also present. Our beloved principal and vice principal graced the occasion amidst other associate deans and faculty members. The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks, with sincere gratitude to all participants, volunteers and ISP in particular who contributed to the success of the Periodontists Day program.
Basic Course in Education Methodology Workshop 2025
A two day faculty development program on Basic course in educational methodology was organized by Dental Education Department (DET) in association with RGUHS Academic and administrative training Institute RAATI on 11-02-25 and 12-02-25 from 9am to 5pm in 5th floor, Seminar Hall, Department of Orthodontics, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences.
This workshop was implemented to build functional capacity of teachers to understand student needs and customize the teaching and assessment practices.
A formal inauguration was conducted around 9:15am on 11-02-25 with the blessings of almighty and an invocation song by intern Dr.Thanushree. The welcome address was given by Dr.Nayana M and then Dr.Hemanth M, Principal addressed the gathering and reinforced the importance of the course to all faculty members.
Resource person, Dr.Blaze and Dr.Juby enthralled the audience and motivated the faculty on microteaching and numerous other aspects . Pre-test and post tests were conducted and a significant leap in the performance was observed. The workshop was activity based, and two-way communication was emphasized. Feedback was taken from all the participants after the program and there was a significantly positive response by the teachers towards this program.
Parent Teachers' Meeting I BDS 2024-25 Batch
A parent-teacher meeting was successfully conducted from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, with 50 undergraduate students and 32 parents attended the meeting . The meeting provided an opportunity for parents and students to interact with in-charge staff from each subject, who were allocated designated places. During the meeting, staff addressed any issues or queries raised by parents and students.
Soft Skills Development Program for Final Year BDS Students (2024-25)
The Soft Skills Committee of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a Soft Skills Development Program On 10th February 2025 for 4th year BDS regular & odd batch (2024-2025). The aim was to enhance participants' essential interpersonal skills like presentation skills, critical thinking for professional and personal growth.
The program started with an ice breaking session by Mrs. Praveena (CIL Head). The speaker Dr. Vishwas M P had a lively interaction with the students along with performing role play, group activities and discussions. The program focused on various aspects such as stress management, dealing with emotions, decision making, communication and teamwork. The program was successful in equipping participants for professional success with reinforced learning and future need for soft skills in the workplace.
The session concluded with distribution of certificates and collecting feedback forms from the participant.
Outreach Screening Program-Budiguppe
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Mother Teresa International School, Budiguppe approximately 46 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Vedavathi , Professor, Department of Conservative and Endodontics, PG and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:15am in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 09.30am. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:30am and went on till 03:30pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 04.00pm and reached the college by 05:25pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Mother Teresa International School
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr NAYANA M
DATE- 01/02/2025
Applications of Biosensors in Dentistry
The program was a great success, providing valuable insights into the collaboration between dentists and engineers for clinical innovations.
It served as an excellent platform for knowledge exchange, highlighting the role of technology in advancing dental care.
The sessions were highly informative, covering emerging technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and real-world applications. Participants actively engaged in discussions, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation in patient care.
This initiative marks the beginning of future collaborations, fostering research and development that can revolutionize dental practices. By bridging dentistry and engineering, we are paving the way for cutting-edge solutions that enhance clinical efficiency and patient outcomes.
The program received a positive feedback.
Intra-Oral Scanner Demonstration: Dept of Prosthodontics
A demonstration on Intra-Oral Scanner was organized for postgraduate students from the Departments of Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, and Conservative Dentistry. The event featured a brief introduction to Dr. Vinisha from Confident Reliable Technology , followed by an explanation of Confident Digital Arch Intra oral scanner intraoral scanners, including software functionality and tools. A hands-on session allowed students to familiarize themselves with the technology. The program also included a lucky dip with a surprise gift for the winner, and concluded with a formal valedictory ceremony
76th Republic Day Celebrations 2025
The Dayananda sagar college of dental sciences celebrated the 76th Republic Day on 26th January 2025 with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. The event commenced at 9 am on the premises of Dayananda Sagar college of dental sciences.
The celebration began with the unfurling of the National Flag, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Significance of the important day was expressed, recalling the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and emphasized the importance of upholding the values enshrined in the Constitution.
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Shivajinagar
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Angels Orphanage, Anatha Ashram Compound, Shivaji Nagar approximately 12 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed Dr Vinod Rangan, Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 10:00am and reached the camp site by 11.00am .The camp started at 11:15 am and went on till 1:30pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 2.30pm and reached the college by 3.30pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: ANGELS ORPHANAGE, ANATHA ASHRAM COMPOUND, SHIVAJI NAGAR
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 26/01/2025
Total number of patients screened: 50
Health education: 20
Total patients benefited: 70
NSS Program - National Voters' Day
The NSS unit of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences observed National Voters Day on 25/01/2025. The students were given awareness on the importance of casting vote thereby contributing to decision making process that shapes our country’s future. Ms. Honey, NSS volunteer briefed on the various steps for voter registration particularly among new voters. Dr Avinash J, Vice Principal addressed the students and encouraged them to cast their votes as rightful, responsible citizens. This was followed by the administration of the National Voters Day pledge by Dr Nayana M, NSS programe officer of DSCDS. The students pledged to exercise their right to vote for the better development of the country.
CDE programme on "Redefining Composite Restorations with No Instruments" by Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
This CDE programme on "Redefining Composite Restorations with No Instruments" was innovative, focusing on performing restorations without traditional dental instruments. The demonstration highlighted the technique’s effectiveness, while the hands-on session allowed participants to use the various composite materials from Wizdent/Kuraray and refine their skills. This approach encouraged a more intuitive, efficient method of achieving high-quality results, offering a valuable learning experience for dental professionals.
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Tavarekere
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Honaganahatti Government Primary School, Tavarakere approximately 18 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Archana , Professor, Department of Periodontics, PG and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:10am in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10.00am. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:30am and went on till 2:00pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.00pm and reached the college by 4:25pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: HONAGANAHATTI GOVT PRIMARY SCHOOL, TAVARAKERE
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr NAYANA M
DATE- 24/01/2025
Total number of patients screened: 775
Health education: 25
Total patients benefited: 800
Prosthodontists' Day 2025 Student Achievements by Department of Prosthodontics, DSCDS
DSCDS congratulates our PG and UG students from the Department of Prosthodontics on securing the 3rd place in the Quiz Competition held at Sri Siddartha Dental College and Hospital, Tumakuru, on the occasion of Prosthodontists' Day - Guest Lecture and Quiz Competition held recently.
Prosthodontists' Day 2025 by Department of Prosthodontics, DSCDS
As a part of Prosthodontist’s Day celebration various activities such as Reel making, Meme, Logo Designing, Collage work and Material art was organized. All BDS and MDS students were encouraged to participate. Dr Dharam Hinduja, Professor, Department of Conservative & Endodontics was invited as the judge for the program. The 1st place winners were awarded with Rs 500/- cash prize and the 2nd place winners were awarded with a gift box. Dr Avinash J, Vice Principal was invited as the guest for the valedictory function. In the Department fun activities for staff and PG’s was organized.
Minimally Invasive Anterior Ceramic Restorations: Comprehensive Guide from Treatment Planning to Cementation of Veneers Lecture and Demo by Department of Prosthodontics, DSCDS
Department of Prosthodontics,DSCDS organized a Lecture and Demo on January 20, 2025. Dr. Manikya Arabolu from 3M India was introduced to participants and She delivered a lecture on 'Minimally Invasive Anterior Ceramic Restorations' to an audience of 55 participants. The lecture included a step-by-step demonstration of veneer preparation on a typodont, temporization and cementation. In the afternoon, a hands-on session was conducted for 27 participants, where all registered participants performed step-by-step veneer preparation on a typodont, temporization, and cementation. The program concluded with a formal valedictory ceremony.
Soft Skill Program - I MDS Students 2025
The Soft Skills Committee of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a Soft Skills Development Program On 16th January 2025 for 1st year PG (2024-2025). The aim was to enhance participant’s essential interpersonal skills like presentation skills, critical thinking and entrepreneurial skills for professional and personal growth.
The speaker Mrs Gunjan Solanki had a lively interaction with the students along with performing role play, group activities and discussions. The program focused on various aspects such as presentation skills, critical thinking, entrepreneurial skills, building confidence, communication and teamwork. The program was successful in equipping participants for professional success with reinforced learning and future need for soft skills in the workplace. The session concluded with distribution of certificates and collecting feedback forms from the participant.
Sankranthi Celebrations 2025
Makara Sankranti marks the start of the spring season and the harvest of the crops sown in winter. Offerings and prayers are given to the Sun God for a prosperous harvest and happiness to all. Distribution of ellu bella is a karnataka tradition. The significance is- having this mixture of raw ingredients will provide nutrition to all during winter.
Makara Sankranti Celebration was held on 13th January 2025 in DSCDS lobby which was graced by the presence of Dr Avinash J (vice Principal, DSCDS), Associate Deans, staff and students. Kite theme decorations were made in the reception area with a beautiful illustrated Rangoli and recently harvested vegetables. The gathering was addressed by Inchara (Intern) who threw some light on the significance of the festival. This was followed by a small pooja by the staff and students. ‘Yellu Bella’ was distributed to all the staff and students as a tradition of this diverse and heritage-rich festival.
Soft Skill Program - I BDS Students
Soft Skills are personality traits and behaviors. It is about the behaviors one displays in different situations.
The Soft Skills Committee of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a Soft Skills Program for the I BDS (2024-2025) on 10th January 2025.
Dr. Avinash J, Vice Principal of the college addressed the gathering; Dr Archana Naik -member secretary, Dr. Krishnanand PS, members of Soft Skills committee and Mrs Praveena (External Member) were also present. Dr. Akshatha A introduced the resource person. At the inauguration Vice Principal talked about importance of soft skills in their academics and presented a token of appreciation to the guest speaker.
The speaker Mr Vishwas had a lively interaction with the students along with performing various activities related to goal setting and role plays.
Group activities were held spanning over topics such as- Goal setting, SWOT Analysis(Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), Building Confidence and Positive Attitude. Students were very much captivated and enchanted and had a lot to learn from this program. The program ended with distribution of certificates to the participants and a good feedback.
Programs conducted/News of 2024
Students' Achievements - Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Mariyappanapalya
An outreach dental screening along with medical screening program was organized at Mariyappanpalya park, Rajajinagar Bengaluru on 29th December 2024 for the morning walkers. The designated location of the camp was about 12kms from the college. Interns Meghana Gaonkar and Raghashree from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team reached the camp site at 6:00 AM. The camp started at 6:30 AM and went on till 8:45 AM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given.
CAMP ORGANIZER: RASHTREEYA SEVA BHARATI
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash J
DATE- 29/12/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 25
Health education given: 10
Total number of patients benefited: 35
DSCDS Christmas Celebration 2024
DSCDS celebrated the Christmas occasion on 28th December 2024 which was graced with the presence of Principal, Vice Principal, Head of Departments, all the faculties and students. Christmas is a glorious and joyous festival that is celebrated annually across the globe commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Children and adults wait all year round for this day to share gifts and happiness among friends, family and loved ones. So, this year the DSCDS Students Council Committee along with the Cultural Committee organized Christmas celebration in college and shared the joy and warmth with all.
The theme for the day was WINTER WONDERLAND. The event was conducted in the clinical block reception area decorated with Christmas tree and the crib, where all the UG and PG students, Department heads, Professors, teaching and non-teaching staff assembled.
The gathering was addressed by Dr. Hemanth (Principal, DSCDS). The programme began with a prayer by Ivana Joana (4th BDS student) followed by Carol singing, Interns group dance and ended with Santa Clause giving gifts and spreading the holiday cheer. A Secret message box was arranged where students and teachers exchanged letters. The distribution of these secret santa letters were done. Floor decoration competition was held with all the students of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th years decorating their respective floors in theme with the Christmas spirit, which was judged by Mrs. Manasa, Mrs. Mamatha, Mrs. Pramila. The programmed concluded with the winners of the floor decoration competetion and distribution of cake to all.
Outreach Dental Program - Group Pharmaceuticals, Malur
An outreach dental screening and treatment program was organized at Group Pharmaceuticals Malur, Bengaluru approximately 55 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Ram Narayan Professor and Head Department of oral medicine and radiology, post graduates and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 6:30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10.00 AM. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 03:30 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. The team left the camp site by 4:00PM and reached the college by 7:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Group Pharmaceuticals Malur
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash J
DATE- 17/12/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 50
Total patients benefitted:46
TREATMENT STATISTICS
1.EXTRACTION:01
2.ORAL PROPHYLAXIS:32
3.RESTORATION:13
TOTAL:46
Outreach Dental Program - Dairy Circle
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Dharmaram vidya kshetra(Christ ICSE school) dairy circle, Bengaluru on 14 december 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 5.1 kms from the college. Interns Dheeraj, Meghana, Radhika, Rithi from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 8:30 AM and reached the camp site at 9:10 AM. The camp started at 9:45 AM and went on till 4:00 PM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques were given. The team left the camp site by 4:15 PM and reached the college by 5:00 PM
CAMP ORGANIZER: Dharmaram vidya kshetra dairy circle.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Nayana
DATE- 14/12/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened:114
Free Dental Screening and Treatment Camp
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Universal public school, Ramanagara approximately 46 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M senior lecturer, Department of public Health Dentistry, Dr Smitha Sharan Reader ,Department of prosthodontics , PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07:30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 8:55 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:00 AM and went on till 01:30 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.00 pm and reached the college by 6:20pm.
Student Engagement Activity with Brand Swiss Beauty
The Student Engagement Activity by Swiss Beauty was organized by the Student Support, Welfare and Grievance Redressal Committee in collaboration with the Student Council of DSCDS on 18th December 2024, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the DSI Fountain Area.
The event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of around 100 students, who actively participated in various competitions. The makeup competition allowed students to showcase their artistic skills, while the ramp walk highlighted confidence and fashion sense. The reels competition encouraged creativity in social media content creation, making the event lively and engaging. Dr. Avinash, Vice Principal and Dr. Savitha, PG Dean addressed the gathering and commended the efforts of the organizers and participants. Swiss Beauty, the event sponsor, played a key role by providing makeup kits, props, and prizes,ensuring a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. The Fountain Area was filled with energy, music, and excitement as volunteers from the Student Council coordinated seamlessly to ensure the event’s success. The program was a grand success, offering students a platform to express their talents,build confidence and interact with peers.
Fresher's Day 2024
Fresher’s Day which was held on 12 December 2024, was organized by the Student Council Committee, Cultural Committee and Interns of DSCDS at CD Sagar Auditorium, 10AM onwards.
The program was graced by Dr. Avinash J (Vice Principal, DSCDS). The chief guest for the program was Dr. Suma. V (Vice Principal of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering) and the judges of the program were Guru Smt. Rajashree Holla and Harsha Kodandaram.
The program started with lighting of the lamp by respected dignitaries followed by an invocation song by Ms. Bhavana Kaushik (3rd BDS student) and the gathering was addressed by respected Dr. Avinash J (Vice Principal, DSCDS) and Dr. Suma. V (Vice Principal of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering)
This was followed by introduction of 1ST BDS and 1ST MDS students, with a theme “Ancient Empires” for UGs and the “Fantasy Forest” theme for PGs.
The UG batch was divided into six groups with each group representing a specific empire. The six groups were, Egyptian empire, Ottoman Empire, Qing Dynasty, British Empire, Chola Dynasty and Roman Empire. Each group performed a ramp walk and a group performance representing their culture and history. A Ramp Walk was put up by the fresh Postgraduate students showcasing their creative outfit. It was an interactive session where the fresh UGs and PGs showcased their talents.
At last, the program concluded with the announcement of winners. Ms. Aditi R and Mr. Srujan V were awarded UG Ms. and Mr. Freshers; Dr. Vijayalakshmi and Dr. Amiya Pandey were PG Ms. and Mr. Freshers respectively. The event was completed by sumptuous lunch organized for all.
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World AIDS Day 2024
NSS unit OF DSCDS in coordination with the Department of Public Health Dentistry successfully organized a skit on the occasion of World AIDS day on December 04th 2024 themed “Take the rights path : My health, my right!”
The NSS volunteers of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences visited Blossom School, Kumaraswamy Layout on December 04th with a thought provoking skit aimed at spreading awareness about AIDS. The skit focused on breaking stigma surrounding AIDS and educating the students about prevention ,treatment , and the importance of empathy toward those affected by the disease. Through a compelling storyline, the performers highlighted common myths and misconceptions about HIV transmission and showcased real-life scenarios of acceptance and support for individuals living with HIV.
There was an active participation of students and all the faculty members of the school. This skit not only educated the school community but also inspired everyone to contribute to building a compassionate and informed society. It was truly a meaningful way to observe World AIDS Day.
Outreach Program - MM Hills
An Outreach dental treatment camp was organised by Mythri foundation in MM hills from 6TH November 2024 to 8th November 2024. Four Interns from DSCDS in co-ordination with the department of public health dentistry, namely, Yashika S Shinde, Inchara Ananth, Nithya.N, Bhuvanashree.S volunteered to attend the camp. The team consisted of 18 members in total. The pick up point for the team was near the Konanakunte metro station at 6:00am on 6th November 2024. We stopped at the Halaguru by 7:30 am for breakfast and continued to the camp site. We reached Sri Sutturu Mutt(JSS) around 11 am .We travelled to Shri Mahadeshwara High School and the students were screened and the dental treatments were provided to all the students and the staff. The treatments provided were Scaling, application of SDF (caries arrest) and ART, Extraction and PFS. The camp ended by 4:30pm.
Day- 1:(6th Nov 2024)
We began with the treatment procedures from 1:30pm at Shri Mahadeshwara High School. We were grouped into SCREENING, TREATMENT and HEALTH EDUCATION groups. The total number of screenings accomplished post lunch was 110. Health education was provided for the students of 8th, 9th, 10th on the same day.
Day - 2:(7th Nov 2024 )
We started at 9:00 am at MM hills . We reached the Shri Mahadeshwara High School 9:30 am. Health education was given to the students and all the students were screened and treated with the caries prevalence of 70%. The total number of screening done was 310 on the second day and treatment was provided.The camp winded up by 4:30pm.
Day - 3:(8th Nov 2024)
We started at MM hills by 8:30am and reached the school by 9:30 am.Around 250 students were screened and given treatment and the health education was given to all the students and the camp was wrapped up and the team reached Bangalore by 8pm.
CAMP STATISTICS
TOTAL NUMBER OF PATIENTS SCREENED: 800
HEALTH EDUCATION: 300
TOTAL PATIENTS BENEFITTED: 1100
TREATMENT STATISTICS
PIT AND FISSURE SEALANT APPLICATION: 443
GIC restorations: 103
SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE APPLICATION: 111
Extraction: 61
Scaling: 12
TOTAL: 730
Outreach Program - Hanumanthanagar, Ramnagara
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Govt PU college and High school, Hanumanthanagar Ramanagara approximately 55 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M,Senior Lecturer , Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr.Aravind, Professor, Department of Orthodontics,post graduate and interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 08.10 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 09.30 AM. The camp started at 11:30 am and went on till 03:15 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. Refreshments were provided in the camp site and after lunch the team left the camp site by 03:40PM and reached the college by 05:15pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Government PU college and High School, Hanumanthanagar
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 26/11/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 174
Health education given: 50
Total patients benefitted: 220
Outreach Program - Kanakapura
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Rural Pre University College , Kanakpura approximately 47 kms from college.A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana, Senior lecturer, Department of Public health dentistry and Dr Ashwin , Professor, Department of Periodontology, , PG and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07:30am in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.00am. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:00am and went on till 02:30pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.30pm and reached the college by 05:30pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER:National Oral Health Program (Government of Karnataka)
CAMP COORDINATOR:Dr NAYANA.M
DATE-24/11/2024
CAMP STATISTICS:
Total number of Patient screened: 119
Health education: 20
Total patient benefited: 139
National Toothbrushing Day 2024
NSS unit of DSCDS in coordination with the Department of Public Health Dentistry successfully organized awareness program on the occasion of National Tooth brushing day on Novemeber 07th 2024 themed “Healthy Mouth, Healthy life”.
The NSS volunteers of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences visited Dayananda Sagar School, Kumaraswamy Layout on November 08th to reinforce the importance of oral health and promote good brushing habits among children by demonstrating the correct tooth brushing method using toothbrush and model, delivering awareness speech on good oral hygiene habits and on nutrition for oral health with the help of posters and videos.
Children and their parents and teachers became more aware of the importance of oral health. The children also learned demonstrated the tooth brushing techniques and actively participated in promoting oral health.
Children's Day Program 2024
The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, DSCDS Bangalore, organized a Children’s Day celebration on 15th November 2024. The Venue for the celebration was the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, DSCDS, under the supervision of the Head of the Department, Dr. R. Venkatsubramanian, and Dr. Kavitha M.
Around 25 children from nearby schools enthusiastically participated in the fun and joyful event, playing games and showcasing their talents. Our Principal Dr. Hemanth M., graced the occasion wished the children well, and discussed the importance of Oral health. The cake-cutting ceremony was held to signify Children’s Day and the birth anniversary of the late Prime Minister Sri Jawaharlal Nehru. The Vice Principal, Dr. Avinash J, the UG Dean, Dr. Krishnanand, and the Associate Dean of Administration, Dr. Ramnarayan BK, distributed prizes and Oral Hygiene Kits.
Oral Health Education was done, and free toothpaste and stationery items were gifted to the students. The event concluded with the prize distribution to the winners.
Disha Bharat Program at Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences
Date: 16 Nov 2024
Time: 9 to 5.30pm
Venue: Dr.Premachandra Sagar Centre for Performing Arts-Auditorium, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Bengaluru.
Objective:
The Disha Bharat programs are aimed to inspire and guide students towards a path of self-discovery, empowerment, and nation-building.
Chief Guest:
Dr. C.N. Manjunath, renowned Cardiologist and Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Panelists:
1. Dr. Shalini Nalwad, Director,ICATT Air Ambulance Services
2. Sri. Ashwin Gowda, Additional Commissioner, Income Tax, Government of India
3. Sri. Ajit SH, Head-News and Programs, Asianet News Network Pvt.Ltd
4. Capt. Meera Siddharth Dave, Ex-Army Officer, Entrepreneur.
Highlights:
• Dr. CN Manjunath delivered a captivating keynote address, emphasizing the importance of physical and mental well-being for a successful life.
• He shared inspiring anecdotes from his own journey, highlighting the value of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
• The program featured interactive sessions, including workshops and panel discussions, focusing on personality development, career guidance, and social responsibility.
• Students actively participated in the Q&A session, seeking guidance on various aspects of life and career.
• Dr. A.S.Kiran Kumar, Ex Chairman, ISRO, and Padma Shree Award Recipient delivered his address via Video Conference.
Valedictory:
Valedictory address was given by Sri.Suhas Gopinath, Founder and Chairman, CEO, Globals Inc.
Outcome:
The Disha Bharat program successfully inspired over 800 students to reiterate their commitment to personal growth, academic excellence, and community service.
Organizing Committee:
The event was organized by Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences , under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Hemanth Madaiah M, Principal, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences.
The Disha Bharat program at Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences was a resounding success, thanks to the invaluable insights shared by Dr. CN Manjunath and the enthusiastic participation of students. The program will have a lasting impact on the students, empowering them to become responsible citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
NSS: Diwali with My Bharath Program: 2024
NSS unit OF DSCDS in coordination with the Department of Public Health Dentistry successfully organized activities under “Diwali with My Bharat” entrusted by the Government of Youth ffairs and Sports, Government of India.
Hospital monitoring
28th October 2024: The NSS volunteers actively participated in helping the patients in prompt treatment and decisions regarding their diagnosis. Patients were educated about the cause and pathogenesis of their diseases and the various treatments that are available at the different department.
30th October 2024: The NSS volunteers along with the traffic police officers of Kumarswamy Layout monitored and controlled the traffic near Kadirenahalli Cross. Citizens at the signal were educated on the importance of wearing helmets and seat belts.
An Outreach Dental Screening Program - Madhugiri 2024
An outreach dental screening program was organized at SLN High School, Medigeshi, Madhugiri, (TQ), approximately 135 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Savitha A M, Head of Department, Department of Periodontology, Dr Yashas, Senior lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial, PG and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 06:20am in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.15am. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:00am and went on till 01:30pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.00pm and reached the college by 06:45pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Inner wheel club of Bangalore Metro
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr AVINASH J
DATE- 09/11/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 162
Health education: 100
Total patients benefitted: 262
Deepawali Celebrations at DSCDS - 2024
Deepavali is the festival of light that symbolises the spiritual “Victory of Light over Darkness, Good over Evil, and Knowledge over ignorance.” Deepavali celebration was held on 29/10/2024 ,Tuesday in the DSCDS reception area where it was decorated beautifully by flowers and handmade arts by the Cultural Committee. The event was graced by our principal Dr Hemanth M along with Chief guests Dr Ranganath (President of Karnataka State Dental Council and Dr Mahesh (Secretary of IDA Bangalore branch) The event began with an invocation song by Inchara (Intern) followed by Lakhmi Puja done by the principal and the guests. The event concluded with the distribution of sweets and lighting of fireworks. Gifts were also given to the guests as a token of love and appreciation.
Teachers' Day, Navratri and Ayudha Pooja Celebrations 2024
Navratri is a festival celebrated in India in late September-early October to honor the many reincarnations of Goddess Durga. Gombe Habba or the festival of dolls is celebrated during Navaratri.
Student Council of DSCDS organized the culturally rich festival in the campus on 10th October 2024. All the departments of the college were adorned with rangolis and flowers and conducted separate pooja. The students and staff wore traditional attire enhancing the festive mood.
The department of Oral and maxillofacial Surgery held the Ayudha Pooja at 12 pm with a priest presiding the ceremony with chants and arthi. A pooja ceremony was also conducted to our mobile Dental Unit. The students and teachers captured the moment through photos and engaged in the celebrations by immersing themselves in the spirit of Dasara. The Pooja ended with the distribution of sweets which added a sweet touch to the festivities, reinforcing the sense of community and joy
Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5th September every year in India, in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was the second President of India and a renowned scholar and educator. The day emphasizes the importance of teachers in the education of children and society.
The Student Council of DSCDS organized an event on 10th October 2024 to celebrate Teachers day.
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was vibrantly decorated wherein the lecturers were dignified with certificates for their contribution towards Dentistry.
The event ended with a speech by the Principal where he gave an overview of development in research at our college and encouraged us to achieve greater heights in research work in the coming years.
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations 2024
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on 3rd October, 2024. The significance of the event was presented by Ms. Misbah Nadeem( Intern). Dr. Hemanth M. (principal), Dr. A vinash J (Vice principal), Associate Deans, teaching staff and interns were assembled to pay tribute to the father of the nation . Principal shared his thoughts on the importance of values.
Outreach Dental Program - Wilson Garden
An outreach dental screening camp was organized at Uluchukamme Brahmana Mahasaba, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru on 19th October 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 7.7 kms from the college. Interns Aishwarya.G and Bhavana BA from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 9 AM and reached the camp site at 10:00 AM. The camp started at 10:30 AM and went on till 2:00 PM. Awareness about oral cancer, oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given. After having lunch the team left the camp site by 2:30 PM and reached the college by 3:30 PM.
CAMP ORGANIZER: ANYONYA SOUHARDA CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE LTD & KARNATAKA CANCER SOCIETY
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash J
DATE- 19/10/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 34
Health Education given: 30
Total number of patients benefitted: 64
Outreach Dental Program - Zilla Panchayat Office
An outreach dental treatment program was organized at Zilla Panchayat office , banashankari 2nd stage approximately 2.3kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash Vice Principal , Professor and Head Department of Public Health Dentistry and Dr Shobha professor and head of implantology, PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 9.00 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9:30AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:00 am and went on till 04:30 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. The team left the camp site by 4.00 pm and reached the college by 5:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Govt Zilla parishad office
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash
DATE- 18/10/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 70
Health education: 70
Total patients benefitted: 24
TREATMENT STATISTICS
EXTRACTION: 02
2. ORAL PROPHYLAXIS: 17
3. RESTORATION: 05
TOTAL: 24
Graduation Day - 2024
The Graduation Ceremony 2024, organized by DSCDS Management on September 27, was a momentous occasion attended by esteemed guests, including Dr. B L Sujatha Rathod, Director of Medical Education, Government of Karnataka; Mr. Rohan Prem Sagar, Joint Secretary of DSI; Sri Galiswamy, Secretary of DSI; and Dr. Hemanth M, Principal of DSCDS, along with faculty, staff, students, and proud parents.
The ceremony commenced with graduates walking down the aisle, each holding a lamp, symbolising the light of knowledge. The event featured an inaugural song by first-year OMFS PG, Dr. Smriti, followed by the lighting of the holy lamp. The graduates then took the Hippocratic Oath of Dentistry and turned their tassels from left to right, marking their transition into the professional world.
Each graduate received their Graduation certificate, and several awards were distributed in distinguished fields, recognizing outstanding achievements. The event concluded with an inspiring speech from the Guest of Honor, motivating the graduates to pursue a brighter future.
Following the formal ceremony, a cultural program was held, and refreshments were provided for parents, students, and staff, creating a celebratory atmosphere for all involved.
GLAZE 2024
Annual cultural week Inauguration Day celebrations were held on the 17th of September 2024. This program was organized by the Student Council Committee and was graced by Shri Galiswamy (Secretary, DSI), Mr. H R Gopal Krishna (HR, DSI) and Dr. Hemanth. M (Principal, DSCDS) with the other faculty members and students of DSCDS.
Full Details of the Prize Winners and more pictures are available on our Facebook Page.
Onam 2024
Onam is an annual harvest and cultural festival celebrated mostly by the people of Kerala. It beautifully symbolizes the spirit of unity and prosperity. Student Council of DSCDS organized the culturally rich festival on the campus on 14th September,2024. The college was adorned with flowers and the students and staff wore traditional attire enhancing the festive mood. The students captured moments through photos, everyone engaged in the celebrations and immersing themselves in the spirit of Onam. The distribution of sweets added a sweet touch to the festivities, reinforcing the sense of community and joy.
Outreach Dental Program - B Narayanapura
A School Health Education Program was organized at government high school, B Narayanapura, Bengaluru on 13th September 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 17.4 kms from the college. Interns Thanushree N and Shreshth Adavi from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 9 AM and reached the camp site at 10:30AM. The camp started at 11:00 AM and 1 hour health education session was conducted to the 10th std students. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given. The team left the camp site by 12:45pm and reached the college by 3 pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Smile foundation
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Nayana M
DATE- 13/09/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Health education given 100
Outreach Dental Program - Karnataka Public School, Hiriyur Hosayilanadu
An Outreach Dental Screening Program was organized at Karnataka Public School, Hiriyur Hosayilanadu approximately 167 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Hemanth Principal , Dr Avinash Vice Principal , Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Ramnarayan , Associate Dean of Administration ,Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology ,PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 06.00 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10.15 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 01:30 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.00 pm and reached the college by 09:35pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: KPS, Hiriyur
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash J
DATE- 28/09/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 97
Health education: 20
Total patients benefitted: 117
TREATMENT STATISTICS
1 EXTRACTION 08
2 ORAL PROPHYLAXIS 34
3 RESTORATION 20
4. RPD 03
TOTAL: 65
Outreach Dental Program - Malleshwaram BJP Office
An Outreach Dental Screening Program was organized at Malleshwaram BJP office approximately 9.4km from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Hemanth Principal, Dr Avinash Vice Principal , Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Ramnarayan , Associate Dean of Administration ,Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology ,Dr. Krishnanand P S, UG Dean, Professor and Head Oral Pathology , PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 8:30AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9:30 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:00 am and went on till 2:00pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.00 pm and reached the college by 4:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: BJP Head office, Karnataka State Unit
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash J
DATE- 25/09/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 108
Health education: 20
Total patients benefitted: 128
TREATMENT STATISTICS
1: EXTRACTION: 04
2: ORAL PROPHYLAXIS:45
3: RESTORATION:22
4. RCT: 03
TOTAL:74
Outreach Dental Program - Kaggalipura
An Outreach Dental Screening and Treatment Program was organized at Kaggalipura, Bengaluru approximately 16 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr.Ashwin, Professor Department of Periodontics, post graduates and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 09.00 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10.00 AM. The camp started at 10:15 am and went on till 02:00 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. The team left the camp site by 2:00PM and reached the college by 3:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: CHC Kaggalipura – Village adoption camp
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash J
DATE- 21/09/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 21
Health education given: 10
Total patients benefitted: 31
Outreach Dental Program - Rays School of Learning
An Outreach Dental Screening Program was organized at Rays School of Learning, Bengaluru on 17th september 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 4.5 kms from the college. Interns Jyoti Prakash Das and G. Tapaswi Preethika from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 7.45 AM and reached the camp site at 8:00 AM. The camp started at 8:15 AM and went on till 4,00 PM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given. The team left the camp site by 4:15 PM and reached the college by 4:30 PM.
CAMP ORGANIZER: KONANKUNTE PHC
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Nayana
DATE- 17/09/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened:186
SWACHHATA HI SEVA CAMPAIGN
NSS unit OF DSCDS in coordination with the Department of Public Health Dentistry successfully implemented the “SWACHHATA HI SEVA” nationwide cleanliness campaign organized by the Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports from on 17th September to 02nd October 2024.
On 21st September 2024, as part of the proposed activities, village beautification was carried out by planting fruit bearing tree saplings at the adopted villages at Kaggalipura Grama Panchayat.
A cleanliness drive was conducted on 23rd September 2024 at the institutional premises. The volunteers collected waste materials specifically focusing on single use plastics from the college ground.
An awareness speech was given on proper waste segregation and disposal and on the importance of not using single use plastic and recycling of plastic on 28th September 2024 at Karnataka Public School, Hiriyur.
On October 01st 2024, the NSS volunteers conducted a cleanliness drive at Banashankari bus stand. They also educated the public con proper waste disposal and plastic recycling.
At the end of the campaign the volunteers were able to collect around 1.8kg of plastic waste.
National Pre-Conference programme – along the lines of 45th ISPPD National Conference - Namma Pedo2024
Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry conducted a National pre-conference programme – along the lines of 45th ISPPD National Conference - Namma Pedo2024 on 25/9/2024. It was hosted by the Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, DSCDS.
The Preconference program was “To the Future and Back: Revolutionizing Pediatrics Dentistry with Intraoral Scanners”. The resource person was Dr. Raju Sunny, Professor, Sree Anjenaya Dental College, Calicut. Delegates from all over India came to attend the pre-conference.
The program started with an inauguration ceremony and welcome address by Dr. Kavitha.M, Reader, Dept. of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry at 10.00 am and Dr. Savitha, Dean of PG academics graced the occasion with Dr. Raju Sunny and Dr. R. Venkatasubramanian, Head of Department, Dept. of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, DSCDS.
Dr. Hemanth.M, Principal, Professor, and Head of the Department of Orthodontics graced the program and felicitated Dr. Raju Sunny and Dr. R. Venkatasubramanian. Dr. Raju Sunny gave a lecture on intraoral scanners followed by a demo. The delegates were given a hands-on experience. Mr. Sasi. K.Kovilakath, Managing Director, MaxDent Ortho gave a lecture on laser soldering techniques followed by Demo and a Hands-on course on laser soldering. The program was attended by 20 delegates. The program ended with a vote of thanks and certificate distribution.
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Srinivasapura
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Mahatma Gandhi Sevashram school, Srinivaspura, approximately 10 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Prashant N T, Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Preeti Patil, Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology ,PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 09.30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.45 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 12 am and went on till 3 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.30 pm and reached the college by 4:30 pm. CAMP ORGANIZER: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash J DATE- 23/08/2024
Annoucement: Pierre Fauchard Academy Convention & Awards 2024
DSCDS is happy to announce that at the recent Pierre Fauchard Academy Convocation and Awards of 2024, Section at-large, Asia Region, DSCDS has been awarded an Appreciation Plaque for its Outstanding contribution towards Community Services in Karnataka, in recognition of exceptional contributions towards Community service in the Field of Dentistry on 17th August 2024 at the ceremony held at King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP.
An Outreach Dental Screening Program - Konankunte Police Station
An Outreach Dental Screening Program was organized at Konankunte Police Station, Bengaluru on 31st august 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 4.5 kms from the college. Interns Jyoti Prakash Das and G. Tapaswi Preethika from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 6:45 AM and reached the camp site at 7:00 AM. The camp started at 7:30 AM and went on till 10:30 AM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given. The team left the camp site by 10:45 AM and reached the college by 11:00 AM
CAMP ORGANIZER: KONANKUNTE PHC
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Nayana
DATE- 31/08/2024
CAMP STATISTICS
Total number of patients screened: 26
Krishna Janmasthami Celebrations 2024
Krishna Janmashtami celebration was organized and conducted by the Student Council of DSCDS on 28/08/24. Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, a revered deity in Hinduism, who is believed to have incarnated to restore cosmic order. Observed on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, the festival features vibrant decorations, devotional songs, dance performances, and reenactments of Krishna's life.
In order to engage the staff and students in the program, The Student council conducted a lot of fun filled activities and competitions. The competitions included Creative Flute Making, Making flavored yogurt and Best dressed Krishna and Gopika. All the competitions took place in the library at 11am.
The DSCDS reception was vibrantly decorated and a pooja was held. The chief guests for the event were Mrs. Asha N (Principal, DSIT-Polytechnic) and Mr.Chalapathy (Accountant, DSCDS). The event was officiated by The Principal. Deans, staff and all the students had also gathered for this event. The program started with an invocation song by Vasunitha (Third year) which was followed by a group dance by the interns. Panagha (First year) also played a melodious tune of Krishna on the flute. As we came to the end of this program, The Principal and The Chief guest distributed the prizes and certificates to the winners of the competitions. This was followed by ‘Dahi Handi’ which is an entertaining and customary event associated with Krishna Janmashtami. DSCDS also went along with this age-old custom where the students hit the Dahi Handi near the fountain area. Festive treats were also distributed among staff and students.
Competitions conducted
Prize winners
Flute Decoration
Nikita, Tanvee and Mahima
(Second BDS)
Dr. Sahin Mollick (PG, Periodontology)
Flavoured yogurt making
Arwa Kachawla (First BDS)
Best Dressed Krishna
Hrushi Pranjala (First BDS)
Best Dressed Gopika
Sindhu K.T (Intern)
Workshop on Tobacco Cessation Therapies
Tobacco Cessation Centre , Department of Oral Medicine andRadiology in association with IAOMR Karnataka state branch and Rotract wing and NSS wing of DSCDS jointly conducted a workshop on Tobacco cessation therapies on 7th August 2024 at CD Sagar Auditorium. The programme began with Inauguration and welcome address by Dr. Mahesh D R from Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology followed by address by Dr Asha R Iyengar, President of IAOMR Karnataka state branch, It was a power packed and fun filled workshop conducted by the speaker Dr Nilam Gada who shared her knowledge and practical tips with the delegates on tobacco cessation modalities and counselling techniques . Online Quiz competition was conduced . The link for the quiz was provided to the delegates which was appreciated and enjoyed by all delegates. The programme was concluded by vote of thanks. Total of 122 delegates actively participated in the programme and made it a grand success.
Inter-College Competition organized by Disha Bharat on account of Independence Day 2024
An inter-collegiate competition was organized on account of Independence day by Disha Bharat in association with MES institute of Management and the Mythic Society on 14/08/24. The competitions organized were Solo singing, Dumb charades and Story narration. A total of 27 students, including 1st BDS, 3rd BDS and Interns, participated in different competitions. 1st and 2nd places were secured by DSCDS students in Dumb Charades.
Outreach Screening and Treatment Program - Siddaganga Mutta
An outreach dental screening and treatment program was organized at Siddaganga Mutta, Tumkur, approximately 73 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr.Kavitha , Reader, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, post graduates and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 08:30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10.00 AM. The camp started at 11:00 am and went on till 05:30 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling, RCT and restoration of teeth.
On the second day, 21/08/2024, the team reached the camp site at 8:30am after which breakfast was served to all. The camp started at 11:00am and went on till 04:30pm with a lunch break in between. The team left the camp site by 04:45PM and reached the college by 06:45pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Unit of Shree Siddaganga Mutta
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Nayana M
DATE- 20/08/2024 – 21/08/2024
Total Screened: 256
Health Education Provided to:185
Total Patients benefited: 441
Outreach Screening and Treatment Program - Dayananda Sagar Public School-Day2
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Dayananda Sagar Public School, Anjanapura, Bengaluru on 21ST August 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 8.5 kms from the college. Interns Thanushree and Sayani from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 8 AM and reached the camp site at 8.45 AM. The camp started at 9.30 AM and went on till 3 PM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given. The team left the camp site by 3:30pm and reached the college by 4 pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Sagar Hospitals
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash
DATE- 21/08/2024
Outreach Screening and Treatment Program - Dayananda Sagar Public School-Day1
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Dayananda Sagar Public School, Anjanapura, Bengaluru on 20th August 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 8.5 kms from the college. Interns Jyoti Prakash Das and Shobha from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 8 AM and reached the camp site at 8.45 AM. The camp started at 9.30 AM and went on till 3 PM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given. The team left the camp site by 3:30pm and reached the college by 4 pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Sagar Hospitals
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Nayana
DATE- 20/08/2024
Outreach Screening and Treatment Program - Sree Maruthi High School
An outreach dental screening and Treatment camp was organized at Sree Maruthi High, approximately 11 kms from college. A team of dental interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry participated in the program. The team reached Sree Maruthi High School at 10:45AM. The camp started shortly after and went on till 2:00PM. . The treatments included extraction of teeth and GIC restorations of teeth.
CAMP ORGANIZER: SAMBRAMA SAMSKRUTHIKA VEDIKE
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash J
DATE- 17/08/2024
Outreach Screening and Treatment Program - Thathaguni Higher Primary School
An outreach dental screening and Treatment camp was organized at Thathaguni Higher Primary School, approximately 11 kms from college. A team of dental interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07:30 AM and reached the camp site by 8:00 AM. The camp started shortly after and went on till 10:30 am. The treatments included extraction of teeth and GIC restorations of teeth. Health education was also provided to all the students.
CAMP ORGANIZER: SAMBRAMA SAMSKRUTHIKA VEDIKE
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash J
DATE- 17/08/2024
Outreach Screening and Treatment Program - Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur
An outreach dental screening and treatment program was organized at Siddaganga Mutta, Tumkur, approximately 73 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Venkat S, Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, post graduates and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 08:00 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10.00 AM. The camp started at 11:00 am and went on till 05:30 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. Refreshments were provided and lunch was served at 1:00pm. On the 14/08/2024, the team reached the camp site at 9:30am after which breakfast was served to all. The camp started at 11:00am and went on till 3:30pm with a lunch break in between. The team left the camp site by 4:00PM and reached the college by 6:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Unit of Shree Siddaganga Mutta
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash J
DATE- 13/08/2024 – 14/08/2024
Outreach Screening and Treatment Program - Kaggalipura
An outreach dental screening and treatment program was organized at Kaggalipura, Bengaluru approximately 16 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Vedavathi B, Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, post graduate and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 09.30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10.15 AM. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 02:00 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. The team left the camp site by 2:00PM and reached the college by 3:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: CHC Kaggalipura – Village adoption camp
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Avinash J
DATE- 10/08/2024
RGUHS State Level and Bangalore Zone Sports Events 2024
DSCDS isn't just about Excellence in Academics....but we shine in Sports as Well!
Kudos to our champion students! Your participation and wins in the RGUHS State Level and Bangalore Zone Sports events are a testament to your skills and sportsmanship. Keep up the fantastic work! We are proud of you!
Anti-Ragging Day and Anti-Ragging Week 2024
Antiragging day was celebrated on 12th August 2014 and week long programs from 12th August to 18th August were conducted
1. Orientation to students and sensitizing them against ragging in the campus.
2. UGC website videos on antiragging were shown to students
3. Various competitions like slogan writing, poster designing were conducted involving, students teaching and nonteaching faculty and certificates were distributed to the winners.
4. Principals message was recorded and shared in the various social media platforms.
Alumni Knowledge Exchange Series
The Alumni Association of DSCDS organized Alumni exchange series program, with Alumni Dr Srikanth Saali on 9th August 2024, who presented his new innovation, UNIDAM (Universal Dam), “A Dam Good Dental Assistant”. He explained the equipment and demonstrated it on the patient. His innovation was well appreciated across all fraternity present.
Principal, Vice-principal, Associate Deans, HODs and Faculty attended the event.
Student Achievement Announcement
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics DSCDS Congratulates Dr Amreen, the winner of the scientific paper presentation in the 3rd ACE- Karnataka Conference held at SDM College, Dharwad on August 8th - 10th 2024.
SAMSHODHANA 2024 – WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
A two day faculty development program on “SAMSHODHANA 2024 – WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS” was organized by Dental Education Technology committee, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences on 22/07/2024 (Monday) and 23/07/2024 (Tuesday) from 9 am to 4 pm at Centre for Innovative Learning (CIL), 4th floor CD Sagar building, DSI.
The training course aims to provide knowledge, attitude, concepts and methods in collecting analysing and interpreting data in research methodology and biostatistics. A formal inauguration was conducted on 22/07/2024. Dr. Hemanth M, Principal, addressed the gathering followed by a talk by master trainer Dr. Gangaboraiah. Principal addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of research methodology and biostatistics to level up the participants interest on research activities
The participants were divided in to multiple teams for group activities A pre-test was given in the first day and post-test was given in the final day and significant leap in the results were observed. The module adopted activity based learning and two way communication. Feedback was obtained from the participants and they assured that they shall utilize the skill gained whenever and wherever needed and they also addressed that the programme was highly beneficial to the participants.
CDE & Workshop - Retreatodontics
A Continuing Dental Education programme and hands-on workshop was conducted by the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, in association with Dentsply Sirona, the resource person for the same was Dr. Narasimhan Bharadwaj, Professor, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai & Adjunct professor, MAHSA University, Malaysia, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. A lecture was given on “RETREATODONTICS" the importance of retreatment and the tips and tricks for retreatment in endodontics, which was followed by a demo and hands-on workshop for the same. The CDE program was held with a total attendance of 96 participants including final years, interns, PGs, staff, and private practitioners and the program was highly beneficial to the participants.
CDE Program - Dental Photography
A CDE program on “Dental Photography-Lecture and Demonstration” was conducted by the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics on 27/07/2024 which was attended by PG MDS and faculty members. The program was hosted and a vote of thanks was given by Dr Payal Das.
Dr Abhijit Bhaskar, DSCDS Alumnus delivered an informative lecture on “Dental Photography” to the attending participants. The session began with an enlightening lecture and the students and staff benefitted with a wonderful interactive session with the speaker followed by a demonstration.
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Dr BR Ambedkar Residential School, Ramanagara
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Dr BR Ambedkar Residential School, Ramanagara, approximately 60 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07.30 AM and reached the camp site by 9.15 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 12:450 pm. The treatments included scaling and atraumatic restorative treatment of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.00 pm and reached the college by 04:45pm. CAMP ORGANIZER: Dr BR Ambedkar Residential School CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M DATE- 08/08/2024
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Kudur
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Karnataka Public School, Kudur, approximately 65 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J, Professor an Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Krishnanand PS , Professor and Head , Department of Oral Pathology ,Dr Vinod Rangan, Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial, PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07.30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10.15 AM. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 03:00 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 03.30 pm and reached the college by 05:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Yuva Trust
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash J
DATE- 05/08/2024
Outreach Dental Screening Program - Jalamangala
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Government School, Jalamangala, Ramanagara, approximately 65 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Vinod Rangan, Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial, PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07.30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.15 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 02:00 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Yuva Global Trust
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 31/07/2024
Free Oral Screening Program - KS Layout
A free oral screening program was organized at The St. Philomena’s English School, K S Layout, which is approximately 1.1 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences including PG’s from the Department of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics and Interns participated in the program. The dental team reached the camp site by 9:30AM. The camp started at 9:45 am and went on till 1 pm. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and malocclusion were given to the students and the parents.
CAMP ORGANIZER: St. Philomena’s English School, K S Layout.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 27/07/2024
Guru Poornima Celebration 2024
Guru Poornima is a festival dedicated to offering respect to all the spiritual and academic gurus. A quote by Shri APJ Abdul Kalam, “The teachers are the backbone of any country, the pillar upon which all aspirations are converted into realities.”
Accordingly, Student Council Committee and NMO member unit of DSCDS, celebrated this auspicious day. The program began with lighting of the lamp by Dr. Hemanth M, Principal of DSCDS, Dr. Avinash J, Vice-Principal of DSCDS, Dr. Ramnarayan, Associate Dean- Administration of DSCDS and Dr. Savitha AM, PG Associate Dean of DSCDS. Hand painted greeting cards made by the students were distributed to all the teachers to express their gratitude and appreciation. The program concluded with a student sharing her fond memories of the college and a motivational talk delivered by our Principal, Dr. Hemanth M.
Outreach and Screening Program-Avverahalli
An Outreach Dental Screening program was organized at Avverahalli, Ramanagara approximately 70 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M,Senior Lecturer , Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr.Varada Hiremath, Professor, Department of Conservative and Endodontics ,post graduate and interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 08.00 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 09.45 AM. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 03:15 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Government School, Avverehalli, Ramanagara
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 16/07/2024
Fire Drill and Safety
The Fire Department in association with Internal Quality Assessment Cell (IQAC) of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted fire safety drill and hands on training session for the staff on usage and handling of Fire extinguishers.
The resource person was Mr. Srinivas Murthy, Fire and safety officer of Dayananda Sagar institutions in association with the facility department manager Mr Sam.
Dr. Archana Naik, Dept. of Periodontology introduced the guest and welcomed the audience. The Resource person explained the usage of different types of fire extinguishers, based on the type of fire accident. This was followed by the drill demonstrating the safety measures to be followed while evacuation of from the accident site and rescuing adults, children, pregnant women, physically challenged person thus avoiding injuries and exposure to fumes with available safety.
The live demonstration and hands on training session were carried out beside Dental Clinical Block, Building no.25, Campus 1 of Dayananda Sagar Institutions. All the faculty members performed hands-on training using different types of fire extinguishers An interactive session was also held by the resource person for the identification of different type of extinguishers on the type of cause of fire involved. Overall, the session was helpful for the participants on creating awareness on fire safety and usage of fire extinguishers.
Outreach Program-Shristi Special Academy
An outreach dental screening program was organized at SHRISTI SPECIAL ACADEMY, Bengaluru approximately 35kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana-senior lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Savitha-head and professor of department of periodontics and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 08:30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 10:30AM. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 02:30 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 03:15 pm and reached the college by 04:00pm.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Shristi Special Academy
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana
DATE- 10/07/2024
Outreach Program-Thathaguni
An outreach dental screening program was organized Banjarapalya government school and Thathaguni government school at approximately 12 kms from college. A team of Interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 09.30 AM and reached the camp site by 9.45 AM. The camp started at 10am and went on till 3 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Sambhrama Samskrithika vedike
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 05/07/2024
Outreach Program-Agara
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Agara government school, Agara approximately 15 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J, Head of Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Ashwin Prabhu, Professor of Department of Periodontics, PGs and Interns participated in the program. The camp started at 10:30am and went on till 02:45 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling, RCT and restoration of teeth. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given using models and pamphlets.
CAMP ORGANIZER: SAMBRAMA SAMSKRUTHIKA VEDIKE
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash J
DATE- 03/07/2024
Batch of 92' Alumni Visit
Welcome Back, Class of '92!
We were thrilled to have the alumni batch of 1992 join us last week! It's a special occasion to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about fond memories, and celebrate the journey that has brought you to where you are today.
Your presence is a testament to the strong bonds and traditions of our institution. We are proud of the accomplishments and contributions you have made in your respective fields.
Event Details:
The Alumni association of DSCDS organized Alumni exchange series program, along with Alumni batch of 1992 reunion on 29st June 2024. Around 20 of 1992 Alumni batch and Former faculty Dr Suma G Rao, Dr Kavitha Rao, Dr Suphala Shetty attended the event. All the Alumni visited the departments and appreciated the developments and state of the art infrastructure and cutting edge infrastructure in the college.
Guest lectures were given by Dr Srinivasan on Career options after BDS- A wider perspective and by Dr Tushar Chawla on Digital Implantology. All the interns attended the event.
International Yoga Day 2024
The sports committee of DSCDS and student council committee organized yoga day on 21 st June 2024. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Hemanth M, Principal, DSCDS. The theme for Yoga Day 2024 was “Women Empowerment through Yoga “ 150 undergraduate and 50 postgraduate students and all teaching and non teaching staff took part in the event conducted. The participants were taught and guided on various yoga poses and exercises. Refreshments were served at the end of the program.
Dental Check up Camp and Outreach Program at MM Hills
An Outreach dental treatment camp was organised by Mythri foundation in MM hills from 19th June 2024 to 21st June 2024. Four Interns from DSCDS in co-ordination with the department of Public Health Dentistry, namely, Thanushree N, Jeff Patrick, Preethi T and Shreshth Adavi volunteered to attend the camp. The team consisted of 12 members in total. The students of the Govt. Primary school and high school, Minyam were screened and the dental treatments were provided to all the students and the staff. The treatments provided were Scaling, Fluoride gel application , application of SDF (caries arrest) and ART, Extraction and PFS. The camp ended by 5:30pm and we headed towards MM hills.
Day - 2 ( 20th June 2024 )
The camp members started at 8:30am at MM hills to the village named Kombudikki which is 10km away from MM hills. They then reached the Govt. primary school, Kombudikki by 9:30am. Health education was given to the students and all the students were screened and treated with the caries prevalence of 98%. The camp wound up by 1:30pm and the camp members headed to the Primary school, Anehola by 2:00pm and screening with treatment was given to all the students.
Day - 3 ( 21st June 2024 )
The next day, Camp resumed at Govt. Primary school, Palanimedu by 10:00am. The students were screened and given treatment and the health education was given to all the students and the camp was wrapped up and the team reached Bangalore by 8pm.
Statistics :
Total treated : 398 students
Pit and fissure sealants - 278
GIC restorations (ART) - 113
Caries arrested teeth (SDF) - 188
Extraction - 11
Fluoride gel - 18
Scaling - 5
Hands on Workshop:Mastering the Art of Guided Bone Regeneration in association with Geistlich, India
The Department of Periodontology organized a CDE and Hands-on workshop in association with Geistlich, India on 11th June 2024. The aim of this workshop was to provide insights in the innovation in Regenerative materials and techniques for bone augmentation. The participants for this program were the post graduate students, faculty members, private practitioners and interns of other dental colleges of Bangalore and the host college.
A warm welcome was extended to all delegates by Dr V Pranavi followed by introduction of the guest speaker, Dr Amruta Dash. A powerful and skill based presentation was given by the speaker on various regenerative materials, techniques and their applications in various periodontal and implant surgical procedures, also aiding to choose appropriate techniques with materials. In conjunction with the lecture, a brief inauguration ceremony was held with the invited guests. Dr Archana Naik Reader, welcomed the dignitaries and the Guest speaker and all the delegates. Dr Amrutha Dash was welcomed. Dr Savita AM, also addressed the gathering. A plaque was handed over to the speaker as a token of appreciation.
The workshop was carried out in the designated six stations in the practical hall. Firstly, the demonstration was shown on silicon model using an ice-cream cone technique and sandwich technique of socket preservation. Later different incisions and guided bone regeneration techniques for ridge augmentation was shown on goat jaws. The delegates practiced the various techniques including suturing methods. All the armamentarium and the necessary materials were provided to the delegates by the Department with the support of the Geistlich company. An interactive session was also held by the speaker with the delegates. In the end certificates were distributed to the participants of the workshop. After having a good lunch, a group photo was also taken. The program was well appreciated by the attendees' as per feedback taken.
Outreach Dental Screening Program at Ramanahalli, Bidadi
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Ramanahalli, Bidadi approximately 34 kms from college on 11th June 2024. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Shobha ES , Professor and Head , Department of Implantology,PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07.45 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.15 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10 am and went on till 3 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 3.30 pm and reached the college by 04:45pm.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
Outreach Dental Screening Program at Konankunte UPHC
An oral cancer screening camp was organized at Konankunte UPHC, Bengaluru on 07th June 2024. Interns from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 9 AM and reached the camp site at 09:30 AM. The camp started at 09:45 AM and went on till 3 PM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco, education on self-assessment steps for oral cancer were given. The team left the camp site by 3:30pm and reached the college by 4 pm.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Department of Public Health Dentistry & Tobacco Cessation Centre, DSCDS
Outreach Dental Screening Program at Vidhana Soudha: 07 June 2024
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Vidhan Soudha,Bengaluru approximately 09 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 08.30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.45 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 04 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 05.00 pm and reached the college by 06:15 pm.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
Outreach Dental Screening Program at Vidhana Soudha: 06 June 2024
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Vidhan Soudha,Bengaluru approximately 09 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Avinash J,Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07.30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 8.35 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The mega health camp was inaugurated by the Honorary Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri. Siddaramaiah. The camp started at 10:30 am and went on till 05:00 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. After lunch the team left the camp site by 06.00 pm and reached the college by 06:15 pm.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash J
World Environment Day 2024
The World Environment Day celebration was conducted by the NSS unit and Rotaract Club of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences on 5th June 2024 (Tuesday) focusing on the theme "Land restoration, Desertification, and Drought resilience". On the morning of 05.06.24 at 9:00 am, about 40 interns and students gathered at Banashankari TTMC to spread awareness about the environmental issues and encouraging actions to protect the planet. A short flashmob was organized by the students and slogans were displayed to raise awareness, educate, and inspire people to conserve the environment and switch to sustainable living. A speech was delivered by an intern in the local language helping to connect with people on a deeper level and make a significant impact. The program had a significant impact, drawing enthusiastic participation from the community gathered at the bus stop for the celebration.
Continuing the program later in the day with tree sapling plantation by Vice Principal, Dr. Avinash J , Associate Dean - Administration, Dr Ramnarayan B K , UG Dean, Dr Krishnanand PS, NSS Officer and Rotaract Coordinator Dr. Nayana and the Rotaract and NSS volunteers at the Dayananda Sagar college campus adds another layer of significance and impact to the event.
Outreach Dental Screening Program: Jeevanbhima Nagar
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Sacred Hearts Womens’ Degree College,Jeevanbhimanagar Bengaluru on 04th June 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 18 kms from the college. Interns from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The dental team started from the college at 9 AM and reached the camp site at 10:00 AM. The camp started at 10:30 AM and went on till 3 PM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given. The team left the camp site by 3:30pm and reached the college by 4 pm.
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr. Nayana M
World No Tobacco Day 2024
NSS unit and student council of DSCDS in coordination with the Department of Public Health Dentistry and the Tobacco Cessation Centre,DSCDS observed “World No Tobacco Day” on 31st of May 2024. The theme for this year was “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference”. An awareness programme which included at Flora English School, Ilyas Nagar, Bangalore. A team of dental doctors, interns and students from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences participated in the program. Students from 7th to 10th grade participated in this program. The interns and I BDS students performed a skit enacting the role of youth against the usage of tobacco and also on adverse effects of tobacco use. Awareness speech about harmful effects of tobacco, both smoke and smokeless form, second hand/passive smoking and the methods to overcome tobacco addiction was also given by Malavikha.V (Intern). Posters banners and placards were displayed which contained pictures and information on ill effects of tobacco. Pamphlets were also distributed which had information on ill effects of tobacco, importance of quitting tobacco and good oral habits.
Students of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences also participated in various competitions conducted by the Karnataka Cancer Society on the 30th and 31st of May 2024. The students participated in Short film making, Poster making, Photo collage, and PPT Presentation competitions.
1. Vignesh V
2. Santhosh
3. Mahalakshmi RN
4. Sindhu S
5. Anushree Prasad Katte
6. Gagana HT
7. Safiyah Siddiqua
8. Saba Fathima Khan
9. Meghana M
10. Hithendar Singh
11. Dharun Prasanth
PPT Presentation: 1st prize
1. Vasunita S
2. Vedha Vikashini
3. Samridhi Mathur
Photo Collage: 2nd prize
1. Sri Gayathri Devi
2. Priyanka Jadhav
DSCDS also received the ever rolling trophy and was announced as the overall winners of the event for the second time.
Blood Donation Camp
A blood donation camp was conducted by Student Council, NSS unit and Rotaract Club of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences on 14.05.2024 (Tuesday) at DSCDS Hospital, 1st floor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in association with Rashtrothana Blood Bank and Sagar Hospitals. An awareness and motivation session along with an explanation regarding the eligibility criteria for blood donors was organized on 11.05.24 to motivate the students regarding the benefits of blood donation. A short video about the same was played to instill the idea of blood donation among the students. On 14.05.24 the blood donation camp started at 9:00 am and continued till 3:00 pm. There were 211 enthusiastic volunteers who registered for blood donation out of which 80 volunteers were medically eligible to donate blood; therefore we were successfully able to collect 80 pints of blood from the volunteers. Refreshments and participation certificates were provided to all the donors. It was followed by a concluding ceremony that was graced by Dr Avinash J , Vice Principal of DSCDS, Dr. Deepak, Medical Director of Sagar Hospitals and Dr. Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public health Dentistry DSCDS. Letter of Appreciation was given to the college by the Rashtrothana Blood Bank and Sagar Hospitals.
NATIONAL IAOMR DAY 24TH April 2024: Online Program
Career opportunities for Dentists and Oral Medicine Specialists was organized by-DAPM RV Dental College and Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in association with Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology-Karnataka State Branch (collaborator: Group Pharmaceuticals, Shy NM) to commemorate IAOMR Day. Guest speaker: Dr. Sumanth Nagraj MDS PhD. The programme was conducted between from 2.15 PM to 3:30 PM which was very informative and highly beneficial to all the delegates. Final BDS Students, Interns, Postgraduate students and Staff took part in the programme.
The webinar started with a quiz competition. The webinar comprehensively covered variegated career opportunities for dentists in the present world and various opportunities for Oral Medicine and Radiology specialists where they can explore into tele dentistry, Radiology centers and in various corporate hospitals as Oral medicine specialists.
Karnataka State IAOMR UG Conference: Student Achievements
Undergraduate students (Interns, 3rd and 4th BDS Students) from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences attended the Karnataka State IAOMR UG conference on 5th and 6th April 2024 at V S Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka and presented scientific paper/poster.
The following are the details of scientific poster/ paper presentation by students
Interns:
1. Jeff Patrick- Proton therapy- Navigating the next frontier in Radiotherapy
2. Andrea- Unveiling New Horizons: Breakthrough in Oral Cancer Therapy
3. Preeti T- theranostics in oral cancer
4. Mamatha J- Salivary Pacemaker
5. Shobha- Curcumin in oral Mucositis
6. Srijani- Pleomorphic adenoma of submandibular gland
7. Ayesha Noorain- Advances in Artifical Intelligence in oral cancer detection
8. Ayesha Sameen & Huda Nadeem- poster on nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery
Final year:
1. Thejas - Extended reality in dentistry: Exploring real-time vision
2. Harshita - Nicotine vaccine: Transforming craving into control
3. Bhavana - Radiating innovations : Flash therapy's role in oncological innovations
4. Anjani shravya - Bioengineering oral tissues: Role of exosomes and scaffold design
5. Almas - Pharmacogenetics in dentistry: tailoring drug therapy for individual patients
6. Meghana Gaonkar- Thermography a novel diagnostic tool
7. Sudha Sarayu- Artificial Intelligence in Imapnt planning
8. Aisiri Raj- CBCT Sialography
9. Monisha- Dentoronics- Redefining Dnetistry
10. Vaishnavi- Immunotherapy in oral diseases
Third year:
1. Vasunitha- SWIFT MRI: Visualising the invisible
2. Inchara & Meghana – poster on Oral 1- gates to relief!
3. Iavana & Niharika-poster on CART cell therapy
Following students won best paper award,
Interns:
1. Jeff Patrick- Proton therapy- Navigating the next frontier in Radiotherapy
2. Andrea- Unveiling New Horizons: Breakthrough in Oral Cancer Therapy
Final BDS:
1. Thejas - Extended reality in dentistry: Exploring real-time vision
2. Harshita - Nicotine vaccine: Transforming craving into control
3. Bhavana - Radiating innovations : Flash therapy's role in oncological innovations
4. Anjani shravya - Bioengineering oral tissues: Role of exosomes and scaffold design
5. Almas - Pharmacogenetics in dentistry: tailoring drug therapy for individual patients
6. Meghana Gaonkar- Thermography a novel diagnostic tool
Third BDS:
1. Vasunitha- SWIFT MRI: Visualising the invisible
Faculty members, Dr Ramnarayan BK, Prof and Head, Dr Mahesh D R, Reader, Dr Preeti Patil, Reader and Dr Darshana Nayak, Senior Lecturer were Chairperson for various scientific sessions of paper and poster presentations.
Achievement Announcement
The Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge at DSCDS is proud to announce that their Post Graduate Students, Dr Diksha, Dr Shirisha and Dr Kaveesha have secured FIRST PRIZE In 26th INDIAN PROSTHODONTICS SOCIETY CONFERENCE, CHENNAI for their Table Clinic Presentation on the topic “UNLOCKING NEX-GEN ATTACHMENTS"
International Health Day
On the occasion of World Health Day, a free screening program was organized at the Blossoms School in KS layout approximately 1 kms from college. Interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences. The camp started at 9:00 am and went on till 1.30 pm. Routine dental checkups and oral health education was given . Breakfast and Lunch was served by the organizers at the camp.CAMP ORGANIZER: Indian Ayurveda , Rotary club , Vasavi hospital , Swasta samruddha bharatha
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash
DATE- 07/04/2024
Alumni Knowledge Exchange Webinar Series: Dr.Pranjal Sharma - Pediatric Dentist, Abu Dhabi
DSCDS Alumni Association has been proactive in organizing Alumni Knowledge Exchange Programs providing a platform for our alumni by engaging them to share their wealth of knowledge and experiences to greatly benefit our current students and fellow alumni. The committee organized a webinar on 23rd of March for all Alumni, Outgoing Interns and Final Year BDS students of DSCDS. The program was hosted by Dr Vinod Rangan and Dr Brunda K under the able guidance of our principal Dr.Hemanth M.
The resource person, Dr Pranjal Sharma was our UG alumnus, Batch of 2002. Currently working as Specialist Pediatric Dentist at New Look Medical Center, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. TITLE OF PROGRAM:Behavioral Management Techniques and Concepts in Pediatric Dentistry
The webinar gave the participants an insight into the pediatric behavioral management techniques with a focus on recent concepts as well. The participants liked the webinar and gave positive feedback about it.
Outreach Dental Screening Program
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Sanrakshana rainbow home in rajajinagar, approximately 13 kms from college. A team of interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences participated in the program. The dental team reached the camp site by 9.30 AM. The camp started at 10 am and went on till 1 pm. Awareness about oral hygiene was given and brushing techniques were demonstrated. Lunch was served by the organizers at the camp site.CAMP ORGANIZER: Youth for Seva
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
Outreach Dental Screening Program
An outreach dental screening program was organized at the primary health centre in Kathriguppe, approximately 3.5 kms from college. Interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, participated in the program. The camp started at 9.30 am and went on till 1.30 pm. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were also given.CAMP ORGANIZER: BBMP Modi Hospital, Kathriguppe
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 10/03/2024
International Women's Day
On the occasion of International women’s day, NSS unit and Rotaract Club of Dayananda Sagar college of Dental Sciences and Pacemakers 86Trust (NGO) conducted a free oral cancer screening camp at the primary health centre in Kodathi for underprivileged women in the surrounding areas. The venue was approximately 20 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences including oral surgery PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team reached the camp site by 11.30 AM. The camp started at 12 am and went on till 4.30 pm. Awareness about harmful effects of tobacco and preventive measures were given. Health education pamphlets were distributed . Lunch was served by the organizers at the camp site followed by women’s day celebration.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Pacemakers 86 Trust
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 07/03/2024
Soft Skill Workshop for PG Students
The Soft Skills Committee of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a Soft Skills Development Program On March 12th, 2024 for the 1 Year PG (2023-2024). The aim was to enhance participant’s essential interpersonal skills for professional and personal growth.
The speaker Mrs Gunjan Solanki had a lively interaction with the students along with performing role play, group activities and discussions. The program focused on various aspects such as presentation skills, critical thinking, building confidence, communication, teamwork and emotional intelligence. The program was successful in equipping participants for professional success with reinforced learning and future need for soft skills in the workplace.
The session concluded with distribution of certificates and collecting feedback forms from the participant.
Alumni Knowledge Exchange Series
A lecture programme was conducted by the Alumni Coordination Committee and the DSCDS Alumni Association on the 18th of March 2024 which was attended by MDS Students from Departments of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics Crown & Bridge and Periodontics along with Interns. The program was hosted by Dr. Vinod Rangan.
The Speaker, Dr.Neeraja Singhla is an Alumnus of DSCDS, Batch of 1997 and visited her alma mater after close to a decade. A Maxillofacial Surgeon, she shared her insights by delivering a lecture on Suturing – An Art of Closure.
The audience enjoyed the program and gave positive feedback about the program on suturing techniques explained.
International Women's Day Celebration
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Internal Complaints committee of DSCDS conducted a program on the topic ‘Way to wealth- route 888’ for all its faculty and students on 9th March 2024. The Guest Speaker for the program was Mrs. Varalakshmi Balaji, Chartered Accountant Co-Founder, Qleaps Ventures & Advisors, Child esteem development coach and a Stock market research analyst. She spoke about the importance of financial literacy and financial independence for women. She highlighted the importance of saving money and start investing early in life in order to build wealth & prosperity. She presented various schemes available for investing and how to manage finances. A total of 121 participants attended the program and the program was well appreciated for its relevance and content.
Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyaan Program in Association with Art of Living Trust
A programme was conducted by the Student Support, Welfare and Grievance Redressal Committee and NSS Committee on the 9th of March 2024 which was attended by 1st and 2nd Year BDS Students along with 1st Year PG MDS students. The program was hosted by Dr. Vinod Rangan.
The Art of Living Trust has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) to support the cause of the Nasha Mukth Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) through special programs designed by the Art of Living. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) is the initiative of the MSJE to tackle the problem of substance abuse across the country through awareness generation, mass mobilization and community outreach, targeting vulnerable groups and general masses. The objectives of NMBA include initiatives to create awareness in the community through on-ground activities and social media.
The Speakers were from the Art of Living Trust and delivered lectures and meditation sessions to the participants and breathing exercises to relieve stress. Motivational Videos by well-known influencers urging everyone to stay away from drugs and appreciating the NMBA-AOL Partnership were then shared and played to the audience who enjoyed the program and gave positive feedback about the program on methods to relieve stress using simple breathing techniques.
Genetics in Dentistry
A program was conducted by the DET committee and Advanced Scientific Research Committee on 28/02/2024 which was attended by PG MDS and faculty members. The program was hosted and vote of thanks given by Dr Koduru Sravani.
Dr Dinesh S M delivered informative lecture on “Importance Of Genetics In Dentistry” to the attending participants. The session began with an enlightening lecture and the students and staffs benefitted with a wonderful interactive session with the speaker.The audience gave positive feedback about the program.
Outreach Dental Screening Program
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Virupakshipura, Channapatna approximately 54 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Venkat R, Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics,PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07.50 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.45 AM. The camp started at 10:30am and went on till 02:45 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling, RCT, RPD and restoration of teeth. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given using models and pamphlets.
CAMP ORGANIZER: NSS wing of KS School of Engineering and Management
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DATE- 24/02/2024
CDE Program and Hands-On on Vital Tooth Bleaching
The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in association with the committee of Dental Education Technology conducted a CDE program, Lecture and Demo on “Vital tooth bleaching on 10-02-2024 for the Interns batch (2023-2024), interested PGs and faculty.
At the inauguration, the Principal spoke about importance of vital tooth bleaching. The speaker Dr Dharam Hinduja, had a lively interaction with the students during the lecture which ended in a short QnA session. It was followed by a clinical demonstration on vital tooth bleaching in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Other materials and techniques of tooth bleaching were also discussed during the demo. Students were very much captivated and had a lot to learn from this program. The Principal presented a token of appreciation to the speaker at the end of the program. Certificates of participation were distributed and feedback was collected from all the participants.
Program on Intellectual Property Rights and Patents
A programme was conducted by the Advanced Scientific Research Committee & DET Committee of DSCDS on the 8th of Feb 2024 which was attended by Post Graduate students and faculty members. The program was hosted by Dr Nayana and vote of thanks was given by Dr Shree Harsha.
Speaker Profile:
Dr. Umamaheshwari R B
Indian Patent Attorney
Intelectual Property Rights Consutant- Freelancer
Dr. Umamaheshwari R B delivered informative lecture on “IPR & Patents” to the attending participants. The session began with an enlightening lecture and the students and staff benefitted with a wonderful interactive session with the speaker.
Outreach Program
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Konankunte Police Station, Bengaluru on 1st February 2024. The designated location of the camp was about 4 kms from the college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Mahesh. P.C. Department of Public Health Dentistry and Interns participated in the program. The camp started at 8:30 AM and went on till 1-00 PM. Awareness about oral hygiene, brushing techniques and harmful effects of tobacco were given.CAMP ORGANIZER: Veena Keshava Murthy Foundation, N.G.O., Bengaluru
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Mahesh. P.C.
BCLS Program in association with RGUHS JeevaRaksha Trust
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences along with JeevaRaksha (RGUHS JeevaRaksha Trust) conducted basic emergency care and life support (BCLS) program on 18/01/2024 (Thursday) and 19/01/2024 (Friday) from 8.30am to 5.30pm at lecture hall 1 for the faculty/Postgraduates to make them trainers for BCLS. The program was conducted by Mrs Asha and team JeevaRaksha( RGUHS JeevaRaksha Trust). The program was attended by 24 participants. Dr Hemanth addressed the gathering. The program began with the introductory talk by Mrs Asha and followed by other team members. The training course aims to provide knowledge, attitude, and skills in handling emergency situations, hence saving lives of those endangered, not only at the facility level, but also in the participants respective residences as well. The participants were divided into multiple teams and teams had both theory and practical sessions on Pediatric and adult mannequins. Emergency management for foreign body removal for infants, children and adults, burns, snake bites etc were addressed.. A pre-test was given in the first day and post-test was given in the final day and the results had improved in the post test. This signifies significant learning, knowledge and comprehension from participants of the said training.
YUVA SAPTHAHA PROGRAM
On the occasion of celebration of YUVA SAPTHAHA, Lectures on Swami Vivekananda Teachings were arranged by Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Science [DSCDS] & National Service Scheme [N.S.S]unit in conjunction with National Medicos Organization [N.M.O.], Swasthya Sewa Rasthra Sewa on 25-1-24 at the Seminar hall-1, Heritage building.The chief guest was Dr Satish Kumar, Endocrinologist, President N.M.O. Karnataka Dakshina Pranth and guest speaker was Sri Rajesh Padmar , a lecturer by profession ,Bengaluru based Social Activist ,Media and Social Media enthusiast, Trustee of Socio-Academic NGO s such as Disha Bharat, Samartha Bharatha, Thinkers Forum & Namaste India
The event was graced by the Principal, Vice-Principal, Head of the departments, staff and students. The event begun with offering a token of gratitude to our chief guest and guest speaker. The insights from the lecture by our guest speaker Sri Rajesh Padmar was very informative and inspiring famous quotes of Swami Vivekananda motivated our students to become a role model, as he spoke through the life of Swami Vivekananda. The gathering was then addressed by our respected Principal Sir, Dr Hemanth M, who advised all the students to follow the principles of Swami Vivekananda and vote of thanks was given by intern, Malavikha.
Personality Development Program for Students
A personality development program was organized by Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in association with Disha Bharat. A non-profit social initiative organization “Disha Bharat” who conduct programs on “value based holistic approach to education” conducted this value added programs for our students. The students from 1st and 2nd BDS and the students from 1st year MDS attended the program on both morning and afternoon sessions. The program started with a small Inaugural session attended by principal, faculty members, resource persons from Disha Bharath and students. The inaugural was followed by presentations on personality development , group activities, quiz on Indian culture and its contribution to science and nation building. The following resource persons from Disha Bharath conducted the program1. Ms Lavanya Radhakrishna
2. Smt Sneha Damle
3. Smt Smruthi Khare
4. Sri Pramod Nataraj
5. Smt Manvitha Masgode
6. Smt Shobha Pomani
7. Dr Bindu Reddy
8. Dr Harshini
9. Sri Chiranthana Nanjappa
10. Sri Pradeep Nataraj
The program was overseen by Dr. Krishnanand PS and Dr. Savitha AM. The faculty members from different committees helped in smooth conducting of the program.
Outreach Program at Nelamangala
An Outreach Dental Screening Program was organized at Kodigehalli, Nelamangala Taluk approximately 54 kms from college on 05 February 2024. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Vedavathi Hemanth , Professor and Head , Department of Conservative and Endodontics ,PGs and Interns participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 09.30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 9.45 AM. Breakfast was served by the organizers at the camp site. The camp started at 12 am and went on till 3 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth.
CAMP ORGANIZER: NUMERANO CLUB under Department of Mathematics, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M
DSCDS Rotaract Club Installation
The Rotaract Club Installation Ceremony was held in the Seminar hall, Heritage block of DCSDS on 30th January 2024 at 3pm and was graced by the rotarians of the Rotary club, JP Nagar, Bangalore.
Rotary as a club started with the intention of Rotaract clubs bringing together people aged 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. In communities worldwide, Rotary and Rotaract members work side by side to act through service. The rotary club, JP Nagar is a shining example of community service, upholding the peace and goodwill ideals of Rotary International. The club’s activities involve organizing health camps, funding educational programs and working on environmental projects, and have had a significant influence doing justice to the slogan ‘Service above Self”.
The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Hemanth M - principal DSCDS, Dr. Avinash - Vice principal, DSCDS, Associate Deans, staff and students of DSCDS and Rotarians of JP Nagar - Rtn. Srinivas rao TS – President, Rtn. Rajesh Kumar K – Secretory, Rtn. Amar Chetan – Asst. Governor, Rtn. Prabha Rao – Director of youth services, Rtn. Shankar S – District Director Youth Services, Rtn. Abhay Lohia – District Rotaract representative elect, Rtn. Lalitha Deepak – Current district secretary. The event commenced with the collaring of Rotary President by the Secretary.
Later, Ms. Inchara (4th BDS) performed the invocation song and the gathering was addressed by Dr. Nayana Senior lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry and Chief Coordinator of Rotaract Club od DSCDS. Thereafter, the Installation of the Rotaract club President, DSCDS - Dr. Thanushree N, was done by Rtn. Srinivas Rao T S President, Rotary Bangalore JP Nagar, followed by the acceptance speech by Dr. Thanushree N as the president of the rotaract club, DSCDS and continued by installation of the other board members.
Afterward, Rtn. Amar Chetan briefed about the history of rotary international, Rtn. Abhay Lohia spoke about the services of the rotary club, Rtn. Shankar S gave a talk on how to engage in rotaract club activities, Dr. Hemanth M addressed the gathering and encouraged the students to involve in service-oriented activities and lastly, the president of the rotary club, JP Nagar – Rtn. Srinivas Rao addressed the gathering. Finally, the event was concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr. Preethi T – secretary, rotaract club, DSCDS.
Outreach Program at Govt Zilla Parishad Office, Banashankari
An outreach dental screening program was organized at Government Zilla Parishad office, adjacent to Banashankari temple approximately 1.5 kms from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Smitha B Kulkarni, Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, PGs and Interns participated in the program. The camp started at 12 am and went on till 3 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth.
Chiguru Program by Youth for Seva
Interns from Department of Public Health Dentistry volunteered for the Chiguru event at Rashtrothana Vidya Kendra School, Banashankari 6th stage on 21st January 2024. Six interns reported to the event at 7:30 am, The entire team was divided into 8 groups, making medical response accessible to all. Emergency medicines and first aid kits were also provided in every floor. Awareness about oral hygiene, importance of deciduous teeth, common oral health problems and harmful effects of tobacco were made using flip charts and models.At 4:30 the team members gathered around the main stall, feedback was taken and dispersed.
Soft Skill Workshop for 1st Year and 3rd Year BDS Students
Soft Skills are strategic to be successful in personal and professional life then is essential for the students. Soft Skills is used to indicate personal transversal competences such as social aptitudes, language and communication capability, friendliness and ability of working in team and other personality traits that characterize relationships between people.
The speaker Mr. Vishwa M.P. Speaker had a lively interaction with the students along with performing activities and explaining essential soft skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, leadership, and work ethic.
The main aim was to develop confidence in students and improve their communication skills. On day 1 the session was taken for first year BDS students to make them understand the importance of “How to Communicate” and develop the art of conversation. Role play and group activities were performed by the students and speaker explained about the professional skills that can start being developed early to ensure future success in the workplace.
Day 2 was conducted for third year BDS students, live interactive session with students and the speaker and explained about skills of communication, teamwork and leadership qualities.
At the end of the session, distribution of the certificates and the feedback forms was given for the students.
Makara Sankranti and Bihu Celebrations 2024
Makar Sankrati and Bihu celebrations were held on 17th January 2024 in DSCDS and was graced by the presence of all staff and students. Bihu is a festival deeply rooted in Assamese culture. It marks the arrival of spring. Sankranti is a festival of harvest and these festivals express our respect to nature. So, we at DSCDS took up this opportunity to show our gratitude towards this wonderful tradition. The celebration was organized in the lobby which was graced by the presence of The Associate Dean, Vice principal, heads of all the departments, staff and student. Some decorations were made in the reception area and a beautiful Rangoli was put which is a Sankranti ritual. The gathering was addressed by Sahana Suggi (Intern) who threw some light on the significance of both the festivals. This was followed by a mesmerizing, traditional Assamese dance of Bihu performed by Dominika Deka(First year), Akanshya Bora(Second year), Angelika Macaire(Second year), Debonita(Third year). Distribution of ‘Yellu Bella’ is an age old custom of Sankranti. All the staff and students relished in some ‘Yellu bella’ and that bought us to the end of this diverse and heritage-rich event.
TARANGA 2024
Dayananda Sagar University had conducted TARANGA 2024 – an Inter-Collegiate Cultural & Sports Fest at Dayananda Sagar University Campus, Harohalli, Kanakapura on 11th and 12th of January 2024.The Event was graced by Prof. Krishne Gowda along with
Mr. Arjun Halappa – Hockey Olympian
Shri R Janardhan , SEVP – DSI & Pro Vice Chancellor DSU
Shri Galiswamy,Secretary – DSI
Principals , Vice Principals, HOD’S of various campus of DSI & DSU
More than 3000 participants took part in this event from various Colleges. Transportation facility was provided by DSCDS to our participants Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences students participated in Football, Volleyball, and Basketball Competitions & also in Athletics events.
CBCT Demo and Workshop
Dept of Oral medicine & Radiology in association with IAOMR Karnataka State branch conducted CDE program on ‘Applications of CBCT in dentistry’ on 9th Jan 2024. The Resource Person for the program was Dr Kuhu Majumdar, Product Manager, Asia Pacific, Carestream Dental. She began the lecture by basic introduction of CBCT, concept of FOV and how and when to advice CBCT followed by in dept applications of CBCT in various fields of dentistry. Many clinical cases highlighting the importance and advantages of CBCT were shown during the lectue. The hands on session included how to use the Carestream software and the tools for image analysis that included nerve tracing, linear & angular measurements, implant assessment, airway analysis etc followed by Q&A session. The program was well appreciated for its relevance and content and was attended by 94 participants.
Fresher's Day 2024
Fresher’s Day which was held on 4th January 2024, was organized by DSCDS Cultural Committee and Interns at CD Sagar Auditorium , 9AM onwards. The program was graced by Dr. Hemanth M (Principal, DSCDS), Dr. Avinash J (Vice Principal , DSCDS) and other faculty members and students of DSCDS. The judges of the program were Dr. Sunjyoth HS (Neurophysiotherapist, Dept. of Physiotherapy, DSU) , Dr. Krishnan Bandyopadhyay (Associate Professor, Medical Electronics Engineering) . The program started with lighting of the lamp by respected dignitaries followed by an invocation song by Ms. Inchara (4th BDS student) and the gathering was addressed by respected Dr. Hemanth M (Principal,DSCDS). Later, it followed by introduction of UGs and PGs , where theme for UGs was “Indian cinema” and the theme for PGs was “Future fashion in 2050”. It was an interactive session where the fresh UGs and PGs showcased their talents. A fashion show on future fashion was put up by the fresh Postgraduate students. The intern batch and first year UG students put up gala performances. Atlast, the program ended by the most awaited announcement of Mr. and Ms. Freshers UG and PG 2023 – Ms. Dominika Deka and Mr. Sai Gopal were UG Ms. and Mr. Freshers respectively ; Ms. M K Mrunalini and Mr. Aman Prasad Saha were PG Ms. and Mr. Freshers respectively. The event proceeded by sumptuous lunch organized for all the HODs, professors, students and non-teaching staff. The program was a success with blend of culture.
Programs conducted in 2023
Christmas Celebration 2023
Christmas celebration was held on 23rd December 2023 in DSCDS and was graced by the presence of all staff and students. Christmas is a glorious and joyous festival that is celebrated annually across the globe commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Children and adults wait all year round for this day to share gifts and happiness among friends, family and loved ones.
Therefore, this year the students took the opportunity to celebrate Christmas in our college and share love and warmth among our colleagues. We conducted various events – Secret Santa, where students and teachers exchanged gifts; ornamentation of Christmas tree. There was also a floor decoration competition where the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years decorated their respective floors beautifully which was judged by Dr. Smitha Kulkarni and Dr. Archana Naik.
A small event was conducted in the lobby which was attended by all the department heads, professors, students and non-teaching staff. The gathering was addressed by Jeff Patrick(Intern). The program ended on a good note with prize distribution and cutting of plum cake which is a Christmas delicacy.
A programme was conducted by the Career Guidance and placement committee on the 20th of Dec 2023 which was open to all Third and Fourth year BDS students, interns and interested faculty members. Dr. Kavita Kulkarni delivered informative lecture on "Dental Experiences And Clinical Practices In The United States". The session began with an enlightening lecture and the students benefitted with a wonderful interactive session with the speaker. The audience gave positive feedback about the program.
EBSCO Training Program - RGUHS
The library advisory committee of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences organized a HELINET consortium: EBSCO database training for the faculty and post graduate students.
The event commenced with a warm welcome extended by Mr. Narasimha Murthy AV, the member secretary of library advisory committee, he graciously introduced the guest speaker Mr. M S Srinivasa and a Tulsi sapling was handed over to the speaker by Dr Savita AM, Associate Dean PG and Professor and Head of the department of Periodontology.
The speaker gave a brief lecture and also conducted a workshop on the EBSCO resources in HELINET, demonstrated the login procedure for EBSCO through the website https://rguhs.remotlog.com/. The username and password were shared to everyone. He showed the various features present in EBSCO for easy search of the dental collection, including the search for images.
The training session witnessed active participation from enthusiastic post graduates and staff members, all eager to enhance their understanding of EBSCO's dental resources. Furthermore, an online feedback mechanism was taken to gather valuable insights from the attendees, ensuring continual improvement for future sessions. e-certificates were sent to all the participants through their mail id`s, recognizing their attendance and engagement during the session. At the end of the session, as a token of appreciation memento was handed over to the speaker by Dr. Savita AM and Dr. Ramnarayan BK Associate Dean Admin, acknowledging his valuable insights.
Overall, the EBSCO Dental Collection Training Session proved to be an enlightening experience, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of dental e-resources and research tools offered by EBSCO. The support and active involvement of both the speaker and the attendees contributed to the success of this informative session.
Achievement:Faculty of Dept of Oral Medicine & Radiology, DSCDS Dr Ramnarayan BK, Prof and Head, Dr Preeti Patil, Senior Lecturer & Post graduate student Dr Disha attended the 34th National Conference of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology held in Davanagere on 1st, 2nd, 3rd December 2023.
Prof.Dr Ramnarayan BK was elected as Executive Committee Member of IAOMR for the year 2023-2024 during the elections held.
Dr Preeti Patil won the best paper award for original study on ‘HPV 16 & 18 in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma- A Case Control study.’
Dr Disha Post graduate student won best paper award for her presentation on ‘Role of Artificial Intelligence in Implant planning.
The NSS unit of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences and the Students Support, Welfare and Grievance Redressal Committee in association with the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences organized the NBEMS CPR Awareness Programme on 06th December 2023. The programme was coordinated by Dr Vinod Rangan (Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Dr Nayana M (Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry) and Dr Megha Kachari (Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics) and was attended by 60 students from first year BDS. The awareness video explained the cardio pulmonary resuscitation and its importance by faculty of the NBEMS. The programme was well received by the students.
UG Induction and Antiragging Workshop 2023:On the 16th November, 2023, the BDS Induction & White Coat Ceremony & Anti Ragging workshop was conducted for the Batch of 2023-24 at CD Sagar auditorium 11 am onwards. Dr. Shiv Sharan Shetty, Member, Dental Council of India (DCI) was the Chief Guest and Prof.Dr.K P Puthuraya, former Director & Consultant, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) was the Guest of Honour. Dr. BG Prasad, Principal, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) presided over the entire program. The program started with a lecture session from 9am onwards. Lectures on Course Introduction, Professionalism & Basic Etiquette and a short talk on Mentor Mentee program was given by Dr.Krishnanand P S, Dr.Pavitra Prabhakaran & Dr.Smitha Kulkarni respectively between 9-11am. The Orientation program started at 11am where the first year students were then handed their white coats as a part of the White Coat ceremony by all the dignitaries & were administered the Charaka Shapath. Dr. Hemanth M, Principal, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences (DSCDS) welcomed the gathering and presented the Principal’s Address, while Prof.Dr.K.P.Puthuraya gave a motivational lecture on orienting students towards Dentistry. Dr. Shiv Sharan Shetty spoke on Anti Ragging guidelines & rules as resource person representing the DCI. Dr. BS Prasad addressed the students with an engaging lecture. Dr. Avinash J, Vice Principal, DSCDS delivered the Vote of Thanks and the program concluded with a photo session of the dignitaries with the students of the 1st BDS batch.
Awareness Program: Internal Complaints committee (ICC) in association with YWCA, Bangalore conducted an awareness program on ‘Sustainable Menstruation’ for all the female students and teaching & non-teaching faculty on 21/11/2023. The guest speaker for the program was Mrs Shobha Rander, who is an influencer and works for environmental cause and zero waste living. The program began with welcome speech by Dr Pavitra Prabhakaran followed by brief introduction about Internal Complaints Committee by Dr Preeti Patil, Member secretary, ICC. The guest speaker, Mrs Shobha Rander talked about the environmental hazard and pollution caused by the sanitary napkins when disposed improperly and the health hazards of using them. She highlighted the advantages of switching over to the usage of menstrual cup that is more convenient and eco-friendly. This was followed by Q&A session. The program was attended by 108 participants who appreciated the program for its content & relevance. The session was concluded by vote of thanks by Dr Savita AM, Chairperson, Internal Complaints Committee, DSCDS.
Diwali celebrations: Diwali Celebrations were held on 11/11/23 Saturday in the DSCDS clinical building. This festival of lights was graced by our principal Dr.Hemanth M. The event began with an invocation song by Dr.Thanushree (Intern) which was followed by the auspicious lighting of the lamp by the Principal and other staff. Diya Decoration Competition was conducted for our students, a total of 7 groups participated, and Astha & Hrishi (I BDS students) on the prize. This joyous occasion was concluded by bursting a few crackers by the Principal,staff and attenders.
Soft Skill Program: Soft Skills are personality traits and behaviors. It is about the behaviors one displays in different situations. The Soft Skills Committee of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a Soft Skills Program for the Intern batch (2023-2024). Dr.Avinash J, Vice Principal of the college addressed the gathering; Dr Archana Naik -member secretary, Dr. Krishnanand PS, members of Soft Skills committee and Mrs Sushma Lingraj (External Member) were also present. Dr Darshana introduced the resource person. At the inauguration Vice Principal told about importance of soft skills in their academics and presented a token of appreciation to the guest speaker. The speaker Mrs Gunjan had a lively interaction with the students along with performing stress bursting activities and role plays. The role play was on “The management of dental patients in clinic with an overflowing OPD”. Group activities were held spanning over topics such as- Stress Management Skills, Building Confidence and Building Aptitude for exam. Students were very much captivated and enchanted and had a lot to learn from this program. The program ended with distribution of certificates to the participants and a good feedback.
The Department Of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and The Student Council Committee of DSCDS had conducted the Children’s Day on 15th November 2023. The program was headed by Dr. Kavitha M in the presence of the Vice principal Dr. Avinash J and Associate Dean – Administration, Dr. Ram Narayan B K .Children from different government schools took part in the fun and joyful event with enthusiasm and participated in the fun games arranged to them and showcased their talents. The children were taught about the importance of oral hygiene and the brushing techniques were demonstrated to them. The oral hygiene kits were distributed to them. The cake cutting ceremony was held to signify the children’s day and the birth anniversary of the late. Prime minister, Sri. Jawaharlal Nehru and the celebrations ended with prize distribution to the winners by the Vice principal, Dr. Avinash and Dr. Ram Narayan and the snacks were provided to the children.
An Outreach program including dental health checkup was organized at Nightingale medical centre for ageing and Alzimers, Ramurtynagar, , Bangalore, on 07th November 2023. The designated location of camp was about 19 kms from the college. A team of dental doctors headed by Dr Avinash J, HOD, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Dharam Hinduja, professor, post graduate students and interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences participated in the program. The camp timings were from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.The camp registered about 38 patients.. Awareness about oral hygiene and harmful effects of tobacco were made using pamphlets and models.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Nightingale Medical Trust
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Avinash J
DATE- 07/11/2023
National Brushing Day 2023: Department of Periodontology from Dayananda Sagar college of Dental Sciences has signed an MoU with Curaden, Switzerland for exchange of knowledge and skill programs. Hence a lecture and Hands-on training on iTOP- individually trained oral prophylaxis was conducted on 7/11/2023 which is also observed as “National Brushing day”. The program commenced with an inauguration and welcoming the resource persons dr Kishore Hadal and Dr Ashwin PS, Our beloved Principal Prof.Dr Hemanth M and Dr Savita AM- Associate Dean PG Academics. Dr Jisha introduced the the speaker Dr Kishore Hadal, Head of Education- Curaden India. The speaker presented an informative lecture based on itop philosophy and emphasised on the importance of personalised oral hygiene maintenance tips. This was followed by Hands-on training program on individually trained oral prophylaxis carried out in the department of Periodontology. Dr Ashwin PS, who is also a registered itop trainer was also present. Both doctors gave an exclusive training on brushing, flossing and interdental cleaning methods. The staff, post graduates and interns posted in the department were present for the training. The resource persons demonstrated the different tools available for oral hygiene and provided individually trained prophylaxis products which lead to the preservation of oral health. The program was well appreciated by everyone and ended with a group photo with the speakers.
An Outreach program for dental checkup was organized at Catholic Club orphanage, Ashok Nagar, Bangalore. The designated location from the college was 11 km from college. A team of three dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences participated in the program. Dr Kantle Preethi, was the camp incharge. The camp started at 10:00 am and concluded at 1.00 pm. The residents of the orphanage were screened for oral health problems. Awareness about oral hygiene and harmful effects of tobacco were made using audiovisual aids, pamphlets and models.
CAMP ORGANIZER: Catholic Club
CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Smitha B Kulkarni
DATE- 05/11/2023
PG Orientation 2023: DSCDS extends a warm welcome to the enthusiastic and young Post Graduates for the academic year 2023-24! We are delighted to welcome you to Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru and to our vibrant campus life! Whether you are beginning or continuing your educational journey with us, we look forward to learning, exploring, and growing together. The two days orientation program was conducted with an aim to signify the changing roles and responsibilities of dental students and marks the student's transition from Undergraduate to Postgraduate studies. Series of lectures presented in this programme directed to manage the quality and the quantity of the work as well as groom their personalities to effectively perform their duties and responsibilities effortlessly.
An Outreach program including dental health check up and treatment was organized in the Seva Bastis (slum areas) of Electronic city, Bangalore, on 05th November 2023. The designated location of camp was about 15 kms from the college. A team of dental doctors including Dr. Mahesh PC, Senior Lecturer from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Prashanth NT - Professor and Head of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Post graduate students and interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences participated in the program. The camp registered about 51 patients. About 27 patients were treated. The treatments included extraction of teeth, removal partial denture, scaling and restoration of teeth. Awareness about oral hygiene and harmful effects of tobacco were made using audiovisual aids, pamphlets and models. CAMP ORGANIZER: Seva Bhasthi CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Mahesh PC DATE- 05/11/2023
Navarathri Celebrations were held on the 20th of October 2023. This program was organised by the Student Council Committee and was graced by Dr. Hemanth M.,Principal of DSCDS; Dr Akshatha Prasanna, Assistant Professor in the Dept of biotechnology DSCE and Prof. Bhanu Revathi, Assistant professor in the Dept. of Biotechnology DSCE with the other faculty members and students of DSCDS. Navarathri celebrations were carried out in Dayananda Sagar College of Dental sciences and what a splendid celebration it was. The student council had organised a “Bombe Habba”, Doll arrangement competition in which the staff and students actively took part. The program started with a melodious invocation song from Inchara Anath (Final year BDS). This was followed by the auspicious lighting of the lamp by the principal and the dignitaries. We then enjoyed a spellbinding dance performance by the interns and the first years followed by a solo traditional dance by Raghashree (Final year) and the prize distribution for the Doll arrangement competition winners. The program was concluded with a vote of thanks and by giving a token of gratitude to the judges.
A Dental screening and treatment camp was organized at Shrishti Special Academy, Magadi Road ,an academy for differently able children and adults on 18th October 2023 The designated location of camp was about 35 kms from the college. A team of dental doctors coordinated by Dr. Nayana M, Senior Lecturer,Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Dr Aravind M, Professor , Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, PG, Interns and technicians participated in the program. The dental team started from college at 07:30 AM in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Unit/Bus and reached the camp site by 09:00 AM. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. Awareness about oral hygiene was made using audiovisual aids and models. About 109 patients were screened for Dental disorders while 61 received on site treatments. CAMP ORGANIZER: SHRISHTI SPECIAL ACADEMY, MAGADI ROAD DATE- 18/10/2023
DSCDS College Day: GLAZE 2023 Graduation Day was held for outgoing interns and Post Graduates of DSCDS on 9th October, 2023 in PC Sagar Auditorium. It was the culmination of weeklong festivities in college which includedcultural, sports events. The graduation day was well attended by over 500 people including dignitaries,parents, students & other invited guests. The chief guest for the program was Dr. CN Ashwathnarayan, Member of Legislative Assembly. The event was also attended by the Joint Secretary, DSI Mr. Nishan Sagar, as the guest of Honour. The entire event was presided over by the Chairman of DSI & Chancellor of DSU, Dr. D Hemachandra Sagar. Inspiring speeches by all the dignitaries, Graduation Day Oath taking, Certificate &Award distribution ceremonies, Intern expressions & a Cultural extravaganza marked theschedule for the entire day. The entire event was planned and executed by the Staff & Student council of DSCDS headed by its Principal, Dr. Hemanth M, Vice Principal Dr. Avinash J, Associate Dean PG Academics Dr. Savita AM, A, Associate Dean Administration Dr. Ramnarayan BK &Associate Dean UG Academics Dr. Krishnanand PS.
DSCDS College Day: GLAZE 2023 Carnival Day celebrations were held on the 4th of October 2023. This program was organized by the Student Council Committee and was graced by the principal, Dr. Hemanth M with the other faculty members and students of DSCDS. The Principal, HODs, staff and students were warmly welcomed to the event after which the much-awaited festivities began with the cutting of the ribbon and a few rousing words from our inspiring principal, Dr. Hemanth M. A number of stalls were arrayed, with games and food galore, all ripe for the tasting. The attendees, all bedecked in the circus theme, added a sense of merriment and cheer. All the stalls were visited by the principal and staff and a great time was had by all. The event ended with the prize distribution by Dr. Hemanth M, and Dr. Ramnarayan B k for the best stall and best decorations. The event was a memorable one for all involved.
DSCDS College Day: GLAZE 2023 Talent Day celebrations were held on the 5th of October 2023. This program was organised by the Student Council Committee and was graced by the principal, Dr. Hemanth M with the other faculty members and students of DSCDS. The time had come for the students and staff of DSCDS to finally show off their hidden talents. With competitions as varied as Reel Making, Sari Draping, Tooth Jewellery designing, and even Escape Rooms, participants turned out in droves. In DSCDS Got Talent, the star power of the participants was assessed by the keen eyes and ears of the judges, with many different and highly talented performances. The event was ended with the prize distribution BY Dr. Savitha A M (HOD Department of Periodontology), Dr. Shobha E S (HOD Implantology), and Dr. Hemanth M (Principal, HOD Department of Orthodontics).
DSCDS College Day: GLAZE 2023 Inaugural Day celebrations were held on the 27th of September 2023. This program was organized by the Student Council Committee and was graced by the principal, Dr. Hemanth M with the other faculty members and students of DSCDS. The inaugural celebrations started off with a bang, with a daring motorbike demonstration that enthralled all spectators. This was followed by a truly lively flash mob performance by the graduating interns, which captivated everyone with its liveliness and enthusiasm. This was ended by the official unveiling of the fest banners, signalling to all that the festivities had truly begun.
OMR UG Conference Achievements: 8 of our Undergraduate students participated in the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology Karnataka State Branch UG Conference 2023. 4 students won prize in Scientific paper presentation. held in Ramaiah university of applied sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, 26th and 27th September 2023, under the guidance of Dr. Darshana Sachin Nayak Assistant Professor, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru.
An Outreach Dental screening program was organized at Morarji Desai School, Harohalli approximately 50 km from college on 22 September 2023. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Smitha B Kulkarni, Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Sarandha, Professor and HOD, Department of Prosthodontics, PGs, Interns and technicians participated in the program. The camp started at 10 am and went on till 1.30 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. Awareness about oral hygiene and harmful effects of tobacco were made using audiovisual aids, pamphlets and models. A total of 235 patients were screened for Dental disorders and 67 received treatments on site.
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences participated in the Ganesha Pooja celebrations in the Dayananda Sagar Institutions campus. It was celebrated in much fervor and frolic by the staff and students. The celebrations commenced with Lord Ganesha Pooja in the Dayananda Sagar college of Engineering main library. It was followed by the cultural programmes that included intoning of devotional song by DSI staff, musical performances by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and Sunadha Performing centre for arts and culture. This was followed by a one man show drama performed by Centre for Divine arts and KV Subbanna Aptha Ranga Mandira. The celebrations concluded with the immersion of Lord Ganesha Idol.
An orientation programme as part of installing the Rotoract Club of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental scineces was organized by the Department of Public Health Dentistry on 20th September 2023 for undergraduate and post graduate students. Rtn Amar Chetan YS, Rtn Srinivas Rao and Rtn Prabha Rao, office bearers of Rotary Club, JP Nagar, Bangalore were the guest speakers. The dignitaries were welcomed by Dr Smitha B Kulkarni, Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry. An introductory speech was delivered by Rtn Srinivas Rao, President, Rotary Club, JP Nagar. Chief speaker Rtn Amar Chetan YS elaborated on the formation and various activities that can be done through Rotoract Club. Rtn Prabha Rao, who is the Director for Youth Services gave the concluding speech and encouraged the students to establish Rotoract Club of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences. The students engaged with the speakers and expressed their interest in joining the Rotoract Club. Dr Avinash J, Vice Principal delivered the vote of thanks.
An Outreach Dental Screening and treatment program was organized at Halagur, Harohalli. on 9th September 2023. The designated location of camp was about 65 kms from the college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Mahesh PC, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, and accompanied by Dr Varada Hiremath, Professor, Department of Conservative and Endodontics, PGs, Interns and technicians participated in the program. The camp started at 09:30am nd went on till 3:00pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, RCT, scaling, restoration of teeth and prosthesis. Awareness about oral hygiene and harmful effects of tobacco were made using audiovisual aids, pamphlets and models. A total of 102 patients were screened and 85 patients received onsite treatments.
Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations 2023
The joyous Krishna Janmashtami festival was celebrated on September 8, 2023, at DSCDS. The student council orchestrated this event, and it was honored by the presence of the Principal Dr. Hemanth M., along with DSCDS faculty and students. The auspicious event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the beginning of the festivities. Subsequently, two fortunate individuals from Interns, PG and the Staff were selected to participate in the exhilarating dahi handi game.This event involved breaking the matka with a hammer and our intern Ms.Likitha got the lucky matka. Prior to the celebration, an enchanting matka decoration competition was held, where participants showcased their creative talents. The distinguished principal of the institution announced the following winners of the competition and presented them with well-deserved awards. Faculty first place – Dr. Sarandha, Dr. Smitha Sharan, Dr. Brunda K. First place – Mahalakshmi, Meghana, Vignesh (2nd BDS) Second place - Sejal, Mahima, Nishanth (1st BDS) Third place – Anushree, Inchara (2nd BDS)
An Outreach program including medical and dental check up and treatment was organized at Karnataka Public School, Hosayalanadu, Hiriyur on 31st August 2023. The designated location of camp was about 183 kms from the college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences Prof. Dr Avinash J, Head of Department of Public Health Dentistry, PG’s, Interns and technicians participated in the program. After a brief inauguration, the camp started at 10:30am and went on till 2:00 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, removable partial denture, scaling and restoration of teeth. Awareness about oral hygiene and harmful effects of tobacco were made using audiovisual aids, pamphlets and models. Free medicines were provided to the needy. The doctor’s team was felicitated in a function after the camp. A total of 305 patients were screened and 66 patients were treated onsite.
Teachers' Day Celebrations 2023
Teacher's day celebration was held on 5th September 2023 at DSCDS. This program organized by the Student Council Committee which was graced by the vice principal Dr. Avinash. J, with the other faculty members and students of DSCDS. The Teacher’s Day program commenced with a warm welcome extended to all staff and students. It began with a respectful tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s photo, accompanied by the illumination of lamps and lights. Dr Roseline [intern] then delivered an insightful speech about Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, followed by a touching video presentation created by interns, dedicated to the staff. The festivities continued with the distribution of sweets and greeting cards, culminating in a delightful photo session, bringing together both staff and students for memorable celebration.
ONAM Celebrations - 30th August 2023
Onam celebration was held on 30 August 2023 at DSCDS. This program organized by the Student Council Committee which was graced by the principal Dr. Hemanth M., with the other faculty members and students of DSCDS. A Pookallam was made by the students at the entrance of the Dental Hospital. The program started with welcoming all the staff and students, brief introduction about the festival, lighting of the lamp followed by lucky draw and winners were awarded with generous gifts. This program concluded with a vote of thanks given by Samika Punja (Intern) which conveyed gratitude to all those who worked hard to make the program fruitful.
NAAC PEER TEAM VISIT - 1st Cycle 2023: August 23rd,24th, 2023
A NAAC Peer Team comprising of three eminent academicians led by Prof.Dr Minal Chaudhary, Director, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to-be University as Chairperson, Prof. Dr Shubhangi Mhaske, People s College of Dental Sciences and Research as Member Co-ordinator and Prof. Dr Ajay Reginald Bernard, Principal, Narayana Dental College, Nellore as Member visited Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences from 23rd to 24th August 2023 FOR THE NAAC 1ST CYCLE ASSESSMENT.
The visit commenced by a formal receiving of the peer team by the management and our beloved Principal along with a 300 years old Temple visit in the Institution premise. The day started with the Presentation by the head of the Institution Prof. Dr Hemanth M, followed by IQAC Committee presentation by IQAC Coordinator Prof. Dr Prashanth NT and department presentations by respective Head of the departments which also included curricular aspect presentation, research and extension activities. Other activities in the day included interaction with the students and Alumni association, parents and staff members. Committee interaction was also held by the member secretaries of Internal Complaint Committee, Anti-Ragging Committee, Placement Committee and Mentorship Committee. Post lunch, five departments were visited namely, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology and Public Health Dentistry. The state-of-the-art Mobile Dental Unit was also inspected. In the evening the team was taken for the campus visit and college facilities like Hostel, parking canteen, sports and green campus initiation facilities were inspected. A cultural program was also organised on the 23rd evening in honour of the team visit. The program was well appreciated by the team.
The second day visit started with visit to Library, interaction with the non-teaching staff and demonstration of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning and LMS) and a brief visit to the finance department. Two primary health centres one at NR colony and the other at Abalashrama, Gandhi Bazaar and Sevashrama Hospital were also inspected and reviewed. The queries regarding the curricular teaching and learning and research aspects were answered and outcomes were submitted with required documents. The visit concluded with an Exit meeting in the presence of management Secretary Mr.Galiswamy and all teaching staff. The Principal made an opening remark. The chairperson of the team appreciated the faculty’s hard work, shared a few key observations, and made suggestions for improvement. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by IQAC coordinator and a group photograph.
ORAL HYGIENE DAY 2023
Oral Hygiene Day was introduced to commemorate the birth anniversary of the doyen of Indian Periodontics, Dr G B Shankwalkar. It is celebrated on the 1st of August every year to spread oral health awareness and prevent periodontal problems. Dental health care is one of the most neglected among many. While its importance is often underestimated, the need for regular dental care cannot be overstated. However, the lack of information on dental health awareness, attitude, oral health-related habits and behavior among the low-income population prompted us to make them aware of the oral hygiene practices. A dental health awareness session was conducted for all the attenders, housekeeping staff and gardeners of dayananda sagar institutions on 1st august 2023 at seminar hall, heritage building. A total of 135 participants were present and all were given a demonstration of oral hygiene practices and the importance of inter dental brushing and flossing were explained to them. Dr Archana Madhu Naik, Reader, Department of Periodontology, explained different aspects of oral diseases and its importance and the impact of oral diseases on overall health was conveyed. Dr Koduru Sravani Pradeep Kodur presented a talk on “biomedical waste management and segregation”. A strong message on the importance of waste segregation was given to everyone. The programme was graced by Dr Hemanth Madaiah, Principal, and Dr Savita AM, head and associate dean-pg, department of periodontology. We thank our beloved principal Dr Hemanth M for his encouragement and his mention about the consideration to provide maximum concession for the basic treatment needs. At the end of the session oral hygiene samples and aids sponsored from group pharmaceuticals and icpa were distributed to all participants. Queries of the participants were also addressed. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the entire program and good feedback was given. A day well spent for department of periodontology.
An Outreach Dental Screening and Treatment program was organized at Government Primary and High School, Dodderi on 02/8/23 approximately 30 km from college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr Smitha B Kulkarni, Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Dharam Hinduja, Professor, Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Interns and technicians participated in the program. The camp started at 10:30am and went on till 2.45 pm. The treatments included extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. Awareness about oral hygiene and harmful effects of tobacco were made using audiovisual aids, pamphlets and models.
The Department of Public Health Dentistry at DSCDS arranged an outreach dental screening and treatment camp at Moraji Desai Residential School in Gollahalli, Ramnagara which is approximately 28 km away from the college. The program was attended by a group of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, led by Dr. Mahesh PC, senior lecturer in the Department of Public Health Dentistry, and Dr. Prashanth, Professor and HOD,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Interns participated in this programme. During the camp, various dental treatments such as tooth extraction, scaling, and tooth restoration were provided to the attendees. To raise awareness about oral hygiene and the detrimental effects of tobacco usage, the team utilized audio-visual aids, pamphlets, and models for explanation.
The Career guidance committee and placement cell of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a Career guidance program for Interns and 1st-year Post-graduate students. The resource person for the lecture was Dr. Girish Bharadwaj- BDS, MDS, MFDSRCPS, FFDRCS. Dr. Varada R Hiremath addressed the gathering pertaining to the importance of the program and welcomed the guest speaker. The program was attended by 42 participants. The lecture included a detailed description of the digital workflow for implant dentistry and various new technologies for the same. He also talked about the recent intra-oral scanners and their usage in the digital workflow. The next half of the lecture includes Career Prospects in the UK where he explained the examination and selection process for practicing dentistry in the UK. He also talked about the pros and cons of practicing in the UK. This was followed by a brief Question and Answer session. The vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Shobha E.S., Member Secretary of the Career guidance committee. Our Principal, Dr. Hemanth M motivated interns and post-graduate students to delve into the career opportunities in the UK followed by a memento and a token of appreciation presented to the guest speaker. At the end of the program, feedback regarding the effectiveness of the program was obtained from all the students.
The Soft Skills Committee of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a Soft Skills Program for the I BDS students (2022-2023). The inauguration of this workshop on personal effectiveness was graced by the presence of Dr. Avinash, Vice Principal of the college; Dr. Krishnanand P.S., Associate Dean- UG, DSCDS; Dr Archana Naik, member secretary, Soft Skills committee, Mrs. Praveena, CIL, DSCDS and the guest speaker, Mr. Mohammed Irfan. Dr. Avinash addressed the gathering pertaining to the importance of the program and welcomed the guest speaker. A lively discussion and group activities were held spanning over topics such as goal setting, guiding confidence, building aptitude for exams, communication skills and time management. This was followed by a brief Question and Answer session. The vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Ranjini. A token of appreciation was presented to the guest speaker. Participation certificates were distributed among the students by the dignitaries. At the end of the program, student feedback regarding the effectiveness of the program was obtained from all the 1st BDS students. All 1st year BDS students attended the program.
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The Department of Public Health Dentistry, DSCDS organized an Outreach Dental Screening and Treatment camp at Morarji Desai Residential School, Kempegowda Circle, Ramanagara, approximately 40km from the college. A team of dental doctors from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences headed by Dr. Nayana M, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr Shobha ES Professor and HOD. Department of Implantology, Interns and Technicians participated in the program. Treatments provided were extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth. Awareness about Oral Hygiene and the harmful effects of tobacco were explained using audio visual aids, pamphlets and models. CAMP ORGANIZER: Morarji Desai School, Kempegowda Circle, Ramanagara. CAMP COORDINATOR: Dr Nayana M DATE. 22/07/2023 CAMP STATISTICS Total number of patients screened: 180 and Total number of Patients treated:66.
Programs conducted in 2022
DSCDS Interns Orientation Program: October 21st2022
Internship Orientation Program was conducted for fresh batch of interns (2022-23) for orienting the students about the transition from student life, to honing leadership qualities, the importance of professional ethics, overall patient management, and communication skills among other vital components of making a student capable scholar. Internship allows the students to put their skills and abilities into action. Dr. Hemanth. M along with Faculty of DSCDS extended a hearty welcome to the enthusiastic and young students of the Academic year 2022-23 to their Internship program.
Advanced Course on OSCE & OSPE workshop
The Committee for Dental Education Technology Unit organized an Advanced Course on OSCE & OSPE workshop for the faculty of DSCDS. The program was conducted by two external resource person, Dr. Anjana Bagewadi, Vice Principal KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgavi, and Dr.Vaishali Keluskar Professor & Head, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgavi. The program was attended by 54 faculty members. Dr.Hemanth M, Principal DSCDS addressed the gathering. The program began with the introductory talk by Dr.Nagesh L followed by series of lectures by the resource persons. In the afternoon OSPE and OSCE stations were set up and hands-on experience was provided
1st IAOMR Karnataka state conference
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru in association with Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology Karnataka state branch conducted its first state conference on 30th September and 1st October 2022. This 2-Day scientific extravaganza included lectures by eminent speakers on topic like Digital Forensics and artificial intelligence and panel discussion by team of renowned cardiologist, endocrinologist and nephrologist. The chief Guest for the programme, Ms. Tintisha H Sagar, Joint Secretary of Dayananda Sagar Institutions, spoke about importance of research and innovations in this field and how Radiology has evolved over the period time. The Guest of Honor for the programme was Sri Galiswamy sir, Secretary of Dayananda Sagar Institutions. A total of 115 delegates attended the programme. Exciting competitions like hackathon and innovative puzzle based learning were organized for the delegates. There were total of 40 paper presentations by staff and students and 8 poster presentations. The programme was well appreciated by all the delegates and was a grand success.
Basic Course on Educational Methodology workshop
The Committee for Dental Education Technology, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences organized a Basic Course on Educational Methodology workshop for Faculty. The program was conducted by an External resource person, Dr. Harsha M B, Professor and HOD, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan, who is a recognized resource person under RAATI, RGUHS and two inhouse resource persons Dr. Nagesh L and Dr. Sangeetha R both recognized by RAATI, RGUHS.
The program was attended by 26 faculty members. The program began with the pre-test and included various lectures and group tasks on various aspects of teaching and assessment and ended with a post test and micro teaching session. Valedictory program was done on 30th Aug 2022. The participants were issued the certificate for being trained in the program.
Teacher's Day and Onam
The Cultural committee of DSCDS in association with the Student Council celebrated Teacher's Day and Onam on 19/09/2022. Interns batch 2017-22 took the lead and all the teaching faculty were welcomed with a rose. To showcase the Keralian tradition,Onam dance was performed by the interns, followed by teacher's day celebration with the interns giving a brief description about teachers. A power packed dance performance by 1st years, increased the josh of all the students and teachers. The most interesting part of the program took off that later where childhood to current pictures of all the teachers were projected under the title "RUNNING DOWN THE MEMORY LANE". To show the appreciation and gratitude to all our beloved staff our management organized a surprise certificate distribution for achievements in the various activities and fields. Vote of thanks was proposed by the interns followed by cake cutting ceremony which was graced by Principal, Secretary and all the staff.
Personality Development Program
DSCDS organised Value Addition Program for its students "Personality Development Program" on 17th September 2022 in association with Disha Bharath. A total of 88 students from DSCDS( First years, interns) and Dayananda Sagar Arts, Science and Commerce College attended the program. 45 delegates from across India were also present. The program emphasized on inculcating values, discipline, nation building, service to the society and personal character and confidence building measures. All the students participated enthusiastically. Feedback was obtained from the students at the end of the program and students felt that they could identify their strength and weaknesses and had a idea on what areas they need to work on to achieve their short and long term goals. They also expressed the need for more such programs.
CDE programme on 'Recent trends in Esthetic Dentistry'
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics under the ageis of Academic Advisory Council DSCDS conducted a CDE programme on 'Recent trends in Esthetic Dentistry' by Dr.Lakshman Prasad DDS, an exclusive Esthetic Dentist-Boston at the Seminar hall-Department of Orthodontia. The programme was attended by 70 delegates including the faculty, post graduates and interns.
Dr. Lakshman Prasad - the resource person, enumerated the importance of proper case documentation, diagnosis, treatment planning and the factors to be considered while doing smile designing. He showed a few of his treated cases and how the change in smile boosted confidence of the patients Overall it was good learning experience and inculcated among the participants the right approach to holistically treat a patient who opt for Esthetic make over.
RGUHS Inter-Collegiate Bangalore Zone Volleyball Tournament
DSCDS hosted the RGUHS Inter-Collegiate Bangalore Zone Volleyball Tournament at the Dayananda Sagar Institutions Sports Arena Complex on Campus - 1, Kumaraswamy Layout. Several affiliated colleges took part in this competition. [35 Teams for the Men Category and 12 Teams for the Women Category] Special thanks to RGUHS for giving DSCDS an opportunity to host this event. the winners were awarded prizes from our Principal, Prof.Dr. Hemanth Madaiah along with Sports In-Charge Mr.Nanjunda Swamy.
"MAXFAC PROSTHETICS- A HEALING ART",
Department of Prosthodontics, DSCDS conducted a CDE Program "MAXFAC PROSTHETICS- A HEALING ART", on the 14th and 15th of July 2022, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore. Principal, faculty and delegates comprising of staff and students from various dental colleges across Karnataka attended the program. Program started by 9.15 am with welcome address by Dr. Sarandha, introduction of resource person by Dr Sreeharsha followed by a key note address by our principal Dr Hemanth M. Lecture on Rehabilitation of Extra-oral defects was conducted by Dr. Sandeep Gurav followed by demonstration of Primary Impression for Auricular defect. Post lunch session involved presentation of laboratory procedures with live demonstration of fabrication of wax pattern Wax trial, 3 part Mould fabrication, Silicon packing and Curing of silicon.
Day 2 began with Lecture on Rehabilitation of Intra Oral Defects followed by Fabrication of Wax Patterns and moulds by Delegates. Post lunch Manipulation of Medical Grade Silicone Material by the Delegates was done. An exhibition of indigenous maxillofacial materials was organised for benefit of students. To conclude the workshop, certificate distribution was done by the resource person and HOD, and vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Smitha Sharan.
International Yoga Day
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, NMO Unit, NSS unit and the DSCDS Sports Committee organized and conducted a Yoga program as part of the Countdown Yoga Program to commemorate the International Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June every year. The program was conducted in DSI-Architecture Building Ground Floor on 17/06/2022 between 8:30am to 10:00 am. Faculty (teaching and non-teaching), postgraduates, interns and UG students participated.
Miss Neha Dugar was invited as the chief guest and yoga instructor. The program started with the inaugural ceremony by welcoming the Chief Guest and the gathering, followed by key note address by our principal Dr Hemanth M.
Miss Neha Dugar started the yoga session with a brief introduction to Yoga and its development followed by pranayama and asanas, The instructor stressed about inculcating yoga as a part of life everyday rather a one day affair.
The program ended on a good note by thanking the Chief Guest, Principal, staff of DSCDS and the students.
A Campus interview and placement talk
A Campus interview and placement talk was organized by the DSCDS Alumni Association and Onpoint Healthcare partners, Bangalore for the benefit of our Interns and Alumni on 7th June 2022.
Mr. Prem Anand, Senior manager-Recruitment Head and Dr Neha Borele-Training Manager were the speakers. Programme commenced with introduction of the company. Speakers spoke on their company and gave elaborate talk on medical scribing and also on the opportunities available in their Bengaluru branch for interns.
A total of 30 interns attended the program in which few showed interest to join for whom interviews were scheduled.
World No Tobacco Day
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in association with Karnataka Cancer Society observed the World No Tobacco Day on the 31st of May 2022. In this connection, a mega awareness rally was organized from Banashankari bus stand to our college campus between 9 AM to 10.30 AM. About 400 students and staff of Dayananda Sagar Institutions and members from Karnataka Cancer Society participated in the rally. A flash mob to gather the crowd, and a street play to convey the consequences of tobacco usage were performed for the benefit of public. Pamphlets regarding ill effects of tobacco usage in its various forms were distributed to the public who were gathered to see the street play as well as the motorists and passersby along the route of the rally. The rally was flagged off by Dr. Parimala Marur, Director, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka and Mrs. Shanchala, Senior Manager, Canara bank. The rally culminated at Dr. Premachandra Sagar auditorium and refreshments were served to all the participants.
A formal program was organized at Dr. Premachandra Sagar auditorium of Performing arts from 11.00 AM to 1.30 PM. The program was presided by Dr Hemanth M, Principal, Dayananda Sagar College of DFental Sciences and Mr Suresh, president, Karnataka Cancer Society and the chief guests for the program were Swamy Tadyuktananda ji Maharaj of Ramakrishna Math; Dr. Ramachandra R, Director of Kidwai Memorial Hospital, Bangalore; Mr. Suchendra Prasad, actor and Director, President of Samskara Bharathi, South region and Dr. Mamatha M S, Deputy Director, Joint Director Office and BBMP. A key note address was delivered by Dr. L Nagesh, Professor Emeritus, Research and Development on tobacco as a menace to society and measures to be taken to curb this problem. More than 600 people had gathered for this programme and took the Anti Tobacco Pledge which was delivered by Swamiji. The guests spoke about importance of tobacco cessation and ways to reduce production of tobacco products.
To commemorate this program, a Poster, Short film and Rangoli competition were organized on 30th of May 2022 at our college campus. About 49 posters, 11 short films and 17 rangolis were registered from more than 19 colleges all over Karnataka.
White Coat Ceremony
DSCDS welcomed it's newest BDS students into its fold with an Under Graduate Induction and White Coat Ceremony at the C D SAGAR auditorium on 29th April 2022 where all the 1st year BDS Under Graduate students , Parents and staff attended.
Induction lectures were presented with topics on Introduction to Dayananda Sagar college of dental sciences & campus -A birds eye view was presented by Dr. Krishnanand PS, Mentor Mentee program introduction was given by Dr Nagesh L. Professional Etiquette and conducted by Dr Ashok HK and lecture was given on college library and digital library by Mr Narasimhamurthy. following which tea break was provided.
The inaugural ceremony started with welcoming the chief guest Prof.Dr. H.P. Raghuveer and Guest of Honor Shri Madhusudan Sesharajan and Shri Galliswamy, Secretary-DSI to the stage. The ceremony started by invoking blessing of God.
Dr Vedavathi, Prof and Head Department of Conservative Dentistry & endodontics welcomed the gathering. The Doctor's white coat was presented by dignitaries to the 1styr BDS students and Charakashapath was administered by Dr Veena Pai, Reader, Department of conservative dentistry & endodontics to the students.
Dr Krishnanand P S, Prof and Head, Department of Oral Pathology introduced our guest of honor Shri Madhusudan Sesharajan which was followed by inspirational speech by Shri Madhusudan.
Dr Prashanth NT, Professor, Dept of OMFS introduced our chief guest Dr H P Raghuveer, following which Dr H P Raghuveer addressed the gathering with his motivational speech.
Our students were enlightened with thoughtful speech by our principal Dr Hemanth M. The presidential address was given by Shri Galiswamy secretary DSI followed by vote of thanks and ceremony ended with the national anthem. Group Photography session was arranged with guests and lunch was provided.
Holi and National Dentist Day
On 18th of March 2022 DSCDS celebrated Holi and National Dentist Day as an event to relax students and staff a bit from their academics to bring joy and enthusiasm which was missing ever since the covid waves.
The Event was held under the caption 'Let's make life colorful and Teeth spotless'.
The Festival of colors was celebrated in a grand manner by the active participation of all the UG and PG students equally supported by Staff. Every floor of the clinical and preclinical blocks was decorated and whole Day was colourful with a color coded dress code followed by all the Departments, students teaching and non teaching staff.
Cultural events were held in the afternoon with lot of fun filled activities for the Staff, UG and PG students in the auditorium.
Prizes were distributed under 3 categories --- Best Decorated Floor, Enthusiastic Batch and Enthusiastic Department to increase and accelerate the enthusiasm of students.
Followed by the above mentioned events was the cake cutting ceremony as a mark of the celebration of National Dentist Day and a Holi special drink ' Thandayi ' was distributed to everyone to wrap up the special day.
Hepatitis B Vaccination drive
Oral Health care professionals are always at higher risk of transmission of Hepatitis B infection. Hence, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in association with Healthwayz conducted Hepatitis B vaccination drive on 29th April 2022 for students, teaching and non-teaching faculty. A total of 131 vaccinations were given. The next dose of vaccine is scheduled as per the recommendation.
Blood donation camp
A mega blood donation camp was conducted on the 7th of APRIL 2022 in Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences as part of the NSS activity of the college in association with National Medicos Organisation.
A team of doctors and technicians from Rashtrotthana Blood Bank and Sagar Hospitals blood bank were commissioned to do the needful. An awareness and motivation session was organized on 5th of April 2022 to motivate all the students regarding the benefits of blood donation.
A short video about Thalassemia Major patients and their requirement for blood was played to instill the idea of blood donation among the students.
On the 7th of April, the blood donation camp started off at 9.30 am and continued till 4.00pm. There were more than 120 enthusiastic volunteers who registered for blood donation and we were successfully able to collect 72 pints of blood from the enthusiastic volunteers. Refreshments and participation certificate were provided to all the donors.
A Pre-Placement talk and campus interview
A Pre-Placement talk and campus interview was organized by the DSCDS Alumni association and MERCK India for the benefit of Interns.
Dr Manjunatha BV and Dr Akshata Rao from MERCK India were the speakers. Dr Manjunath was 1995 batch Alumnus of DSCDS. He is currently the Associate Director, Safety Project Management and Periodic Safety Reports, Bangalore. Biopharma | Global Patient Safety | Operations of Merck India.
Programme commenced with introduction of the company and the speakers by Dr Veena S Pai followed by welcome speech by Principal Dr Hemanth, where he congratulated the Alumni Association for conducting such program and insisted on diversification beyond dentistry.
Dr Akshata and Dr Manjunath spoke on their company history, gave elaborate talk on clinical research and its prospectus and also on the opportunities available in their Bangalore branch for interns.
A total of 30 interns attended the program in which most of them showed interest to join for whom immediate preliminary interview was conducted for 6 interns.
Alumni engagement and Knowledge Exchange Series
The Alumni Association of DSCDS as part of its Alumni engagement and Knowledge Exchange Series invited Dr.Smruthi Panyam, UG Batch of 1997 to a Career Guidance Program on 'Clinical Research as a Career Opportunity' on 30th March 2022.
Our Alumnus Dr. Smruthi Panyam is currently the Director of Clinical Data Informatics, in Beigene GmbH and based in Germany. She has held multiple positions in the industry globally spanning across India, Japan, USA, Poland and Germany.
The program was well attended and appreciated by the participants.
Career Opportunities abroad- A fireside chat
DSCDS conducted a Career Guidance program titled "Career Opportunities abroad- A fireside chat "on the 14th of March 2022. A panel consisting of the guest speakers Dr. Kshama Swamy, Dr. Kumar N C, Dr. Avinash J and Dr. Hemanth M carried out the fireside chat. It was an informal interactive session about the various career prospects for the budding doctors in India and USA. Details about various courses such as DDS bridge course, Masters in Public Health, Dental informatics, Masters in Hospital Administration, Clinical research, Artificial intelligence and machine learning were discussed. The students interacted with the speakers by asking questions that were promptly answered by the panelists. Overall, the program was very informative and we hope it would help the students in their future career planning.
Dental Photography and Documentation
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, DSCDS conducted lecture, Demo and hands-on workshop on Dental Photography and Documentation at CD Sagar auditorium and Seminar hall, Department of Orthodontics. The program was attended by 80 delegates who had earlier registered for the program which included interns, PGs and staff.
Dr. Nagesh L, Professor and HOD, Department of public health of Dentistry, presided over the program and stressed the importance of such programs for the present era.
Dr Mayur Davda – the resource person-winner of best dental photographer at IHP awards 2017, who has lectured and conducted hands on in almost all top dental colleges explained all the aspects of dental Photography in his morning lecture session followed by live demonstration.
Hands-on workshop was conducted for next two consecutive days with 25 delegates on each day, where they got to learn about DSLR camera, different settings and have first-hand experience of taking photographs in different views that would help in their case presentation and documentation. Overall, it was very good learning experience.
Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge is proud to announce their Post Graduates having won awards in Scientific Paper Presentations at the 'ISPRP Conference' and 'Prosthodontics Day' held in February 2022.
We congratulate the Students and the Faculty on the Achievements!
The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics is proud to share its achievements in the recently concluded Conferences (ISPRP 2022 & Endovista 2022) held in February- March 2022.
We congratulate our students on their achievements and wish them many more laurels.
DSCDS Dental Camp
An outreach program including Medical and Dental check up and treatment was organized at Sri Sai Sneha Foundation, Kanakapura main road by Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Aster RV hospital and Bhumi volunteer team, on 19th February 2022. The designated location of camp was about 5 kms from the college. A team of dental doctors led by Dr. Mahesh P C, Senior lecturer, Dept of PHD, Post Graduate Students and Interns from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, and Bhumi volunteers participated in the program. Around 100 people attended the camp and a total number of 66 patients were screened for dental problems. Treatments like simple extraction of teeth, scaling and restoration of teeth were performed. Rest of the patients was referred to DSCDS for further treatment. Awareness about oral hygiene and harmful effects of tobacco were made using charts, pamphlets and models. Tooth brushing technique was demonstrated to the kids. The doctor's team was felicitated after the camp in a function organized by BHUMI in camp premise. We thank the camp organizers for their hospitality.
Orientation program for the PG Courses at DSCDS
DSCDS extends a warm welcome to the enthusiastic and young Post Graduates for the academic year 2021-22!
We are delighted to welcome you to Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru and to our vibrant campus life! Whether you are beginning or continuing your educational journey with us, we look forward to learning, exploring, and growing together.
Throughout the pandemic, you have faced challenges and been called on to sacrifice significant rites of passage for the greater good of public health. During this time, we have appreciated your ability to adapt to an ever-evolving situation, and to find opportunities for growth amid the many changes. The 2021-22 academic year still holds some unknowns for us in light of the ongoing pandemic, and we will all have to remain understanding and flexible amid a fluid situation. Despite the unique circumstances, we are thrilled to have you with us on campus and in the classroom.
The orientation program for the PG Courses at DSCDS was held on 08 February 2022. Principal Dr.Hemanth Madaiah along with Faculty welcomed the students and had a very interactive session.
National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in association with National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India conducted a webinar titled "Awareness Programme on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) " for the benefit of staff, post graduate students, interns and undergraduate students of our college on 20th January 2022 from 2pm to 4pm. Dr. Hemanth M our Principal introduced the topic to the participants and also threw light about the status of patent registration in India which is low compared to some other countries and that we require that these numbers should improve. The program gave insight about the 6 types of intellectual property rights namely, Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Designs, Geographic indications and Semiconductor designs. The main speaker was Mr. Ramashish Paul, an IIT, Delhi Alumnus appointed by the Ministry. He explained the process of applying for research patents, their timelines and processes involved in obtaining them, he also gave insights on various aspects of branding and logo registration. The program saw an attendance of more than 120 beneficiaries who participated in it. A quiz was organized at the end of the program for which there was active participation by all the delegates.
The Management and Faculty of DSCDS congratulates our students on their achievements!
DSCDS isn't just academics, we nurture our students and support them in all sports and cultural activities.
Programmes conducted in 2021
NEET Orientation Program for Interns
A program for orienting our interns regarding the NEET MDS exams was conducted from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on 12.1.2021 by Dr Shiva Prasad BM, Professor from FAME Academy. He explained why & how systematic preparation was required, if they have to clear NEET exams with flying colours. He provided them a road map towards achieving this and also answered their apt & important questions clarifying many of their doubts.
Towards the end of the program, Dr Hemanth M, Principal mentioned the importance of correct approach & need for proper guidance to reach their goal. Overall, the program was well received, which ended with an open-minded discussion between the Interns & Dr Shiva Prasad BM.
COVID Vaccination Program
On 25-01-2021 COVID Vaccination Program was held at Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in its continuous efforts at providing a safe working environment for our staff & students has successfully implemented the vaccination drive. Our staff, BDS & MDS Students are getting vaccinated as per a systematic schedule at Sagar Hospitals. We have witnessed an encouraging response from all.
CDE program on Introduction to deep learning and machine learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as a field of science and engineering concerned with the computational understanding of what is commonly called intelligent behaviour, and with the creation of artifacts that exhibit such behaviour. The implication of artificial intelligence in our day-to-day life is gigantic. Artificial intelligence can be used in the field of medicine and dentistry as we deal with human lives. A lecture on "Introduction to deep learning and machine learning" was given by Dr.Sanjay Chitnis, Chairperson in Department of computer science engineering and Professor Mr CVSN Reddy, Dayananada Sagar University to the faculties, postgraduate students and interns of Dayananda Sagar college of Dental Sciences , Bengaluru on 22nd February 2021
PRIZES IN CONFERENCE
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of DSCDS is Proud to congratulate our First-year postgraduate student Dr Sindhu P for bagging the First prize in Poster presentation at the International Digital Conference on Cancer 2021
The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences celebrated CONS-ENDO Day 2021 in association with IACDE and ACE-Karnataka on 22nd March 2021
Events conducted were a Flash Mob, a Patient-Awareness Rally, Formal Inauguration of the program, A Keynote address by Prof.Dr. Roopa Nadig on Future trends in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, a Quiz Competition and Certificate distribution. Pictures depict the enthusiasm and the event conducted by the Department.
Walkathon - WORLD HEALTH DAY
On the occasion of WORLD HEALTH DAY 7TH APRIL 2021, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences had organized a walkathon, "FIT RGUHS FOR FIT INDIA", The NSS unit of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences comprising of 25 members including Staff, Post graduate students and interns participated in the walkathon.
The program was scheduled between 8:00am and 10:00am. The NSS members assembled at the Vidhana Soudha which was the starting point and the walkathon ended at the Kanteerava Stadium. Health Minister Shri Dr. Sudhakar and Vice Chancellor of RGUHS, Dr. V Sachidananda flagged off the program.
The program was carried out with the message of keeping our health in a good state by following fitness regimens.
Felicitation and Farewell Programme for Prof. Roopa Nadig
Prof.Dr Roopa R Nadig who served D.S.C.D.S for over 18 years in various capacities as Head of Department, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Director: PG Studies and Dean, attained Superannuation on 31st May 2021.
In recognition of her immense contribution to the progress of the Institution and dedication as an Academician, on behalf of the management, Shri. Galiswamy DSI Secretary felicitated her in the presence of Principal Dr.Hemanth.M, Faculty and Students on 17-06-21.
The Management, Principal, Staff and Students wish her the best for the next phase of life on her retirement from active academics and from D.S.C.D.S.
Webinar- WORLDNO TOBACCO DAY
DSCDS in association with NSS-RGUHS is proud to host a Webinar as part of World No Tobacco Day 2021. Details in pictures below.
Date: 05.06.2021
Time: 09.30am-12.30pm
Organized by: Dept of Public Health Dentistry, DSCDS
Event: WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
FELICITATION FOR DOCTORS OF DSCDS ON DOCTOR'"S DAY
On the occasion of Doctors' Day i.e, 01-07-2021 , Staff and Interns of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore. were felicitated at the Public Health Centre, Kumarswamy layout by the Corporator Sri L Srinivas and the Kumaraswamy Layout Welfare Committee members, who lauded their commendable efforts in volunteer work in the ongoing Vaccination drive
CDE Program and Hands-on Workshop on Rotary Endodontics
On 20th of July 2021, the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, DSCDS in association with DENTSPLY SIRONA conducted a CDE Program and Hands-on Workshop on Rotary Endodontics at the Digital Library, Dayananda Sagar Institutions. The program was attended by 75 delegates who had earlier registered for the program which included interns, PGs and staff.
Our Principal, Dr. Hemanth welcomed the gathering and stressed the importance of such programs to update ourselves. Dr Anand – the resource person, explained all the aspects of Root canal treatment in his morning lecture followed by demonstration and Hands-on workshop. Participants got to learn and have first-hand experience of using different endomotors, Trunatomy files- the newer rotary file system and other obturating devices from Dentsply. Overall it was a good learning experience.
All-Virtual Cultural Bonanza
To shed the pandemic blues and infuse new energy into our cultural activities like never before, this year the Cultural Committee of DSCDS organized 'Glaze 2021' with an 'All-Virtual Cultural Bonanza' from 16th of July onwards actively involving participation from our student community. Competitions included events such as Fashion Blogger, Mashup Music, Mashup Dance, RJ as well as Creative art. To add flavour and highlight to this event, the programmes were judged by proficient Alumni members of DSCDS.
'Oral Hygiene Day'
Department of Periodontics, DSCDS celebrated 'Oral Hygiene Day' on the 4th and 5th of August 2021 to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Dr. G B Shankwalkar, the founder of the Indian Society of Periodontology. With events being planned for students, Invited Guest Speakers from the Post Graduate Alumni of the Department of Periodontics, Dr. Swathi Krishnan and Dr.Charu Khatreja will be delivering lectures on the occasion.
SPORTS MEET
Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Shri. Anurag Thakur along with Shri. Tejaswi Surya, Parliament of Bangalore South, and Deputy Register (RGUHS) Vasanth Shetty interacted and congratulated students of DSCDS who have represented the College and RGUHS at State levels.
Ms. Preethi - 2nd year BDS representing India in the Dubai International Meet 2015
Dr. Parikeerthan - Intern representing RGUHS in Basketball
Dr. Minu Kumari - Intern representing RGUHS in Basketball have excelled in their respective sporting events.
The program was attended by the NSS unit and Sports Committee of DSCDS.
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences has always been encouraging and supportive for all round development of its students.
Comprehensive implant workshop- 2021
The comprehensive implant workshop held on 2021 was conducted in various modules beginning from the basic didactic lectures to advanced implant surgeries and full mouth rehabilitation.
Module 1 lasted from 11-08-2021 to 07-09-2021
Orientation and Introduction was given by the chairperson Dr. Chaya David.
Various lectures were conducted by the faculty of Implantology department beginning from basic anatomy of maxilla and mandible, diagnosis, case selection, surgical and prosthodontics procedures in different case scenarios.
Demonstration of sterilization and disinfection protocol, hands on session on surgical stent fabrication by dept of prosthodontics, hands on session on Incision and Suturing technique and CBCT evaluation was conducted by the faculty of department of Oral surgery and Periodontics
Resource person Dr. Rema, Oral medicine and Radiologist was invited for the guest lecture and training session.
Module 2 was on 15-09-2021 and 16-09-2021 Dr. Vinayak Gowda, Prof & Head, Department of Periodontics, VSDC, Bengaluru was invited as the resource person for 2 days surgical module.
Guest lecture was given by Dr. Vinayak Gowda on "Basic Implantology and its clinical implications".
Live case demonstration of Implant placement was given by the resource person and all the delegates placed implant on patients under the supervision of resource person and the other faculty of Implantology department. Total of 10 implants were placed in 2 days.
Module 3: Prosthodontic module - Dr. Ravishankar, Prof & Head, Department of Prosthodontics, MS Ramaiah dental college, Bengaluru was invited as the resource person for the prosthetic module.
Guest lecture was given by Dr. Ravishankar on "Implant Protected Occlusion"
Live case demonstration of Impression technique was given by the resource person and all the delegates did the Impression on patients under the supervision of resource person and the faculty of department of Prosthodontics.
Total of 10 Implant cases impressions were made.
Module 4 ie Advanced Surgical, Prosthodontics and Periodontics module was held on
10/10/2021 with renewed resources persons who
Dr. Rohith Pandurangappa, Prosthodontist and Implantologist was invited as the resource person for advanced Prosothodontic module.
Live case demonstration of Full mouth Impression technique was also performed by the resource person.
Dr. Kishore, Periodontist, Curaden was invited as the resource person for advanced Periodontics module.
Career Guidance program
The Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in association with Macula Healthcare conducted a Career Guidance program for the House Surgeons on 01.10.2021.
Dr. Hemanth M, Principal welcomed the guest speakers, Dr. Jithendra and Dr. Madhumalathi J and thanked them for taking time off to share their experience and guide our students on career prospects after completing the Graduate Program in Dentistry.
Dr. (Major) Madhumalathi J spoke about setting up a business model and explained concepts of entrepreneurship which is beneficial for the workforce as well as society in large. With this, Dr. Madhu, set the stage on all activities of Macula Healthcare, and it's involvement with DSI and DSCDS.
This program gave an insight on thinking out-of-the-box with regard to career options after the Graduate program in Dentistry. While it is imperative that Clinical practice be of main stay, business oriented Dental innovations could now be possible too in collaboration with Macula Healthcare and DSCDS.
Karnataka State Branch of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology president
DSCDS is happy to announce that Dr. Chaya Alfred Professor & Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology has been elected as First President of Karnataka State Branch of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology on November 19th, 2021.
We are indeed further happy to announce that Dr.Ramnarayan from the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology has also been elected as treasurer of KIAOMR.
Wishing Them all the best and success in all the endeavours that KIAOMR will be taking up
Programmes conducted in 2020
Online webinar series by Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Dept of ORAL MEDICINE AND RADIOLOGY, DAYANAND SAGAR DENTAL COLLEGE, BENGALURU conducted a 3-day webinar series on 3rd, 4th, 5th December 2020 on wide range of topics from Artificial intelligence, CBCT to covid and its impact. All the speakers were PG alumni of OMR, DSCDS.
Graduation Day ceremony 2020
In keeping with the stay safe theme of 2020, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences had organized a unique Graduation Day ceremony to the outgoing Graduates & Post Graduates. It was indeed a feather in our cap that even challenging times like the COVID pandemic couldn't deter us from continuing the tradition of hosting a Graduation Day ceremony for our students. Nature & the lush green outdoor surroundings of DSCDS provided the perfect ambience & lent its own charm to the day's proceedings. The event was graced by Mrs. Swati Ram, Motivational Speaker as the Chief Guest and by Prof. Dr. Kumar NC, Senate Member, RGUHS as the Guest of Honour.
RESEARCH, ETHICS, GCP & CURRENT REGULATIONS
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted an Online Training Program on "RESEARCH, ETHICS, GCP & CURRENT REGULATIONS" in Association with FERCI (Forum for Ethics Review Committee in India), a national chapter that assists the WHO initiated survey of ethics committee for quality maintenance and SIDCER, on 12-11-2020 for the benefit of staff and students to peruse research activities with quality process certification.
NSS Foundation Day Celebrations 2020
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences celebrated the NSS DAY (Foundation Day) on 21/10/2020 at 3.00pm in the Amphitheatre of Dayananda Sagar Institutions campus. With the motto "NOT ME BUT YOU", the NSS wing along with the volunteers of National Medicos Organization (NMO) of the college planned a health education talk regarding the various methods of disease spread and preventive aspects of COVID 19 disease to the group D workers of the Dayananda Sagar Institutions. The importance of celebrating NSS foundation day was also briefed to the masses. he chief guest of the function was Sri Vasanth Shetty, Deputy Registrar, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences & NSS coordinator for RGUHS and Sri. Ganapathy Hegde, a Swayamsevak in Environment and Protection. Face shields, mouth masks, heavy-duty reusable gloves and Vitamin B complex tablets and biscuits were distributed to about 150 housekeeping workers, security personnel, gardeners and attenders in the campus. Albendazole tablet (single dose) was also distributed to them.
Inauguration of the Mobile Dental Unit on wheels
Our beloved & honorable Chairman,DSI, Sri. Dr.D Hemachandra Sagar, Sri. Nishanth Sagar, Member, Board of Governors, DSU & Sri. Galiswamy, Secretary DSU inaugurated the Mobile Dental Unit on wheels on Sept 2nd, 2020.
Equipped with 5 Dental chairs including 3 collapsible dental chairs, the state of the art MDU is capable of delivering dental care even in remote areas on the strength of its own power generating systems. Additionally, it also has 2 television sets for better public health education. The Dental faculty led by Principal Dr. Hemanth M & Dean Dr. Roopa Nadig were part of the event.
Soft skill development programme
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted 6 day soft skill online webinar series on 'A Holistic Approach To Life During The Covid Pandemic' from 10-7-2020 to 15-7-2020, for benefit of all its students and faculty to arm them with practical tool to instill confidence and dispel the negativity of covid.
Fellowship in Oral Implantology
DSCDS is proud to announce that 4 of our faculty have received their Fellowship in Oral Implantology awarded by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists ICOI (USA) at the recently concluded ICOI Asian Congress held at Colombo, Sri Lanka in January 2020. DCSDS congratulates Dr. Vinod Rangan, Prof. Dr. Shobha ES, Dr. Pallavi Nanaiah and Dr. Remya Rm for the achievement.
Submission of memorandum for special covid 19 package to Dr SUdhakar, Medical Education minister
We the Dental Senate and Syndicate members (Dr Umesh Babu, Dr Jayakrishna, Dr Shivasharan, Dr Kiran, Dr Hemanth, Dr Shashi and Dr Sharan Shetty) met Karnataka medical education minister Dr. Sudhakar ji yesterday and submitted a memorandum on behalf of fellow dentists urging for a special Covid 19 package for dentists. The medical education minister has reciprocated in a positive way.
Health training programs for staffs & students
The Sports Committee, DSCDS has taken active interest in the health of Faculty and Students during the Lock down period. The Committee decided to have the continuity of the health training programs for staffs & students & organized online basic physical exercises for our students & online yoga training programs for staffs on daily basis.
With the good encouragement we had shown our staff members even attended the national yoga online webinar programme organized by Mr.Sudhindra. With these activities during this lock down period it really helped our staff members & students to keep themselves healthy, active & rejuvenated.
Online Lecture on ''Covid-19 Lockdown: Improving Individual Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities'
DSCDS conducted A talk on *'Covid-19 Lockdown: Improving Individual Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities'* on Monday May 11, 2020 at 5.30 PM. Principal Dr Hemanth M gave the talk.
Panel discussion on Dentistry during and post CoVID-19 pandemic
Principal Prof. Dr. Hemanth Madaiah was one of the Panelists on the advisory on Dentistry during and post CoVID-19 pandemic on April 8th 2020 organized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, in the august presence of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of RGUHS Dr. Sacchidananda using the Digital Online Education tool in association with Cisco-Webex Meetings.
DSCDS goes Digital with Online Education
Team DSCDS ensured that none of our students miss out on their academic activities during this period of Lock down owing to the Covid-19 Outbreak. Here is a sneak peek at what the academic fraternity of DSCDS and the student community have been able to do and are doing so too.
TREE SAPLINGS PLANTING PROGRAM ON THE OCCASION OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA PARAMAHAMSA JAYANTHI AT YELACHANAHALLI METRO STATION
On the occasion of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanthi 2020, a team of doctors from NSS unit of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences and National Medicos Organization in asscociation with Narain Sewa Sansthan, planted around 40 tree saplings in the premises of Yelachanahalli metro station parking lot. The team members were Dr Nithin N Bhaskar, Dr Mahesh P C, Dr Yeshwanth, Dr Vinaykumar D R, Dr Akash Francis, Naveen George, Sadiq, Hemanth, Navaneeth, Niharika and Nikitha Singh, Dr Sachin Sinha and Amol Sinha.
KHELO INDIA UNIVERSITY GAMES 2020 held at BHUBANESHWAR ODISSA
DSCDS is proud to announce our Student Achiever from First year BDS,
PREETHI T, who was selected for the KHELO INDIA UNIVERSITY GAMES 2020 held at BHUBANESHWAR ODISSA from 21-02-2020 to 01-03-2020. PREETHI T participated in 4 × 100 mts swimming medley relay competition and won Silver Medal in KHELO INDIA UNIVERSITY GAMES 2020.
Top ranks in "RGUHS MDS Examination 2019
DAYANANDA SAGAR COLLEGE OF DENTAL SCIENCES takes pride in sharing the achievement of its MDS students for grabbing the top ranks in "RGUHS MDS Examination 2019". Hearty Congrats to Dr.Yogita Gupta (1st Rank ),Dr.Sowmya K(2nd Rank ),Dr. Aesha Akthar(4th Rank ),Dr.Sumitra B(5th Rank ),Dr Prerana Gopal (7th Rank ),Dr Aswathy Menon (10th Rank ).
Periopanorama 2020 - A Rapid Review
The Department of Periodontics, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences in association with Bangalore academy of periodontology under the aegis of Rajiv Gandhi university of health sciences conducted Periopanorama 2020 - A Rapid Review refresher programme for the Exam going Post Graduate Students, at the very picturesque campus of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences on 28th ,29th and 30th January 2020. Renowned speakers like, Dr Ashvini padhyaye(Mumbai), Dr Raison Thomas, Dr Arun KV, Dr.Vinay V Kumar, oriented the exam going postgraduates on various significant topic in Periodontology. A panel discussion was also conducted to give tips on both theory and practical exam preparation. A whopping response of 130 postgraduate students from various prestigious institutions across India had registered for the conference.
AIDS Awareness and Blood Donation Camp
An AIDS awareness program as well as a mega blood donation camp was conducted on the 27th of January 2020 in Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences as part of the NSS activity of the college. The camp was organized in association with National Medicos Organisation, an NGO associated with our dental college and its outreach activities. The program started off at 9.30 am and continued till 5.00pm. There were more than 150 volunteers who registered for blood donation and we were successfully able to collect 102 pints of blood from the enthusiastic volunteers. The concept of donating blood to save lives was instilled in all those who participated in the program. he chief guests of the program, Shri. Devanand ji, an RSS Karyakartha and Public relations officer of RSS, Karnataka and Secretary of DSI, Sri. Galiswamy sir presided the function
Visit by Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament, South Bangalore constituency, on National Youth Day 2020
In his speech Tejasvi Surya highlighted that There has never been a better time in history to be a young Indian in the world. Every youngster in the country is/will becomes a valuable contributor to India becoming a 5 trillion dollar economy. This presents a lot of challenges and opportunities. Let us work towards making best use of these opportunities in building a new India. My request to youngsters today on #NationalYouthDay2020 is to concentrate on working towards increasing India's global footprint and influence.
DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics conducted lecture, Demo and hands-on workshop on Dental Photography and Documentation at CD Sagar auditorium and seminar hall, Department of orthodontia from 20-12-2021 to 23-12-2021. The program was attended by 80 delegates who had earlier registered for the program which included interns, PGs and staff
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted an Orientation program on 30-03-2019 for the benefit of First and third year exam going Postgraduate students on "How to write a theory exam". The resource person for the program was Prof Dr. Chaya M David, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, DSCDS. Dr. Chaya provided the students an insight into the way a theory paper need to be answered. She stressed on knowing the purpose of writing a theory answer, how to plan and prepare for the same, and tips on how to manage time and also stress on the day of exam and the days running up to the big day.
Rapid recap- sculpting the future is the first scientific event of the year 2019 conducted by the Department Of Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics, Dayananda Sagar College Of Dental Sciences under the aegis of Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics- Karnataka.
Master Class in Oral Medicine and radiologyThe Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dayananda Sagar Dental College, Bengaluru, conducted a three-day Master class on March 11,12,13th 2019 for the exam-going postgraduate students. Guest speakers were faculty of OMR from various Dental colleges, General Radiology and Hematology and Pedodontics. Post Graduate students from various colleges from Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and our city participated in the three-day rapid review of the subject..
Visit of Prof. Dr Dibyendu Mazumder President – DCIThe President of the Dental Council of India, Prof. Dr. Dibyendu Mazumder was the chief guest for the Post Graduate student's Scientific program in the subject of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Honorable Dr. D Hemachandra Sagar, Sri. Galiswamy, Dr. Rajeev Shetty (Former DME, Father of Conservative & Endodontics in Karnataka) were the guests of honor for this program.
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A CDE Programme on New Era of "Alkasites" – An alternative of Amalgam and various Preventive Care methods by Dr. Philipp E. Schneider DMD, an International Speaker from Switzerland was conducted on 9th March 2019 at the CD Sagar auditorium. The talk focused on the latest restorative material- its science and clinical applications. It was followed by Preventive care modalities for dental caries. Around 180 people including III, IV BDS students, interns, PG students and faculty members were a part of this program.
The Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology conducted a Continuing Dental Education Programme titled “Oral Pathology: At Crossroads” on the 19th of February, 2019 at the Dr. D Premachandra Sagar Auditorium & Centre for Performing Arts, Dayananada Sagar Institution campus.
Professional Enrichment ProgrammeThe Department of Periodontics conducted Professional enrichment programme on 02-02-2019 at CD Sagar Auditorium, DSI. The programme promoted professional growth and provides knowledge, skill and resource needed for continued personal development to meet career objectives. It also promoted the co-operative efforts of its members with regard to the advancement of enhancing the science and practice of Periodontics.
University RanksThe Management, Principal and Faculty are proud to announce Congratulations to the Following Post Graduate and Under Graduate Students who have received University Ranks in the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences University Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) Examinations conducted in 2018.
Post Graduate Students:(MDS)
- Dr. Gaonkar Prachi Sudhakar - 5th Rank in the Subject of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics.
- Dr. Sruthi Somasundaran - 9th Rank in the subject of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
- Dr. Aarushi Mahajan - 10th Rank in the Subject of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
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Under Graduate Students:(BDS)
- Akanksha Singh - 8th Rank in General Pathology & Microbiology
- Harsha Jiji - 8th Rank in General Pathology & Microbiology
- Nimmy Kurian - 9th Rank in General Pathology & Microbiology
- Ritika Pundir - 10th Rank in General Pathology & Microbiology
- Akanksha Singh - 8th Rank in Pre-Clinical Conservative Dentistry
- Aparna P R - 9th Rank in Pre-Clinical Conservative Dentistry
- R Ritvik Vinayak - 9th Rank in Pre-Clinical Conservative Dentistry
- Venkata Sai Rohit Nimmakayala - 9th Rank in Pre-Clinical Conservative Dentistry
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery conducted CDE Program on topic “Modalities in Detection and
Management of Oral Cancer-An Update” on 6th December 2018.
Chief guest for the day was Renowned Oncosurgeon ,KIMS and Senate Member RGUHS,Bengaluru.
Details of the scientific session:
- Prof. Dr. Sharada P. –Biology of Oral Cancer
- Dr. Vijay Pillai –Surgical Management of Oral Cancer with a brief outline of reconstruction Modalities
- Dr. Mansi Khanderia- Role of Medical Oncologist in Oral Cancer
- Dr. Sandeep Jain – Role of Radiation Oncologist in Oral Cancer
In the recently concluded International College of Dentistry Student academics awards, held at Hyderabad on 15th December 2018, our Student, Dr. Anela Thomas received an award for highest marks scored in Dentistry.
The award was presented to Dr. Anela Thomas by Dr. Rajiv Chugh, Secretary General of the ICD Section VI and the President of the ICD, Dr. O.P.Kharbanda amidst the august presence of other Office bearers of the International College of Dentistry Section VI.
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Prof.Dr.Nagesh L, Head of the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences was an Invited Speaker at the National Level Workshop on Questionnaire designing and Validation, Qualitative research, conducted on 21st and 22nd December, 2018 at the KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Baroda.
It was attended by Dental, Physiotherapy and Managerial faculty and students.
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Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Department of Public Health Dentistry under the Aegis of National Service Scheme (NSS), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences participated in the Medical and Dental camp organized by the Swamy Vivekananda Medical Mission, Muttil, Wayanad, Kerala. The medical mission is an NGO which works for the betterment of the Adivasis and the tribals of the Wayanad district. The hilly terrain makes the availability of medical facilities even more difficult.
A team of 8 dental doctors from the college reached Muttil, Wayanad on 31st December, 2018.
The team consisted of
- Dr. Nithin N Bhaskar (Staff)
- Dr. Ashok H K (Staff)
- Dr. Praveen Gowda (Intern)
- Dr. Dileep Kumar (Intern)
- Dr. Srikar Gade (Intern)
- Dr. Shreekumar Desai (Intern)
- Dr. Aditya Kiran (Intern)
- Dr. Sanket Nayak (Intern)
| Total number of patients who attended the medical camp | 1238 |
| Total number of patients screened for dental problems | 538 |
| Male patients | 236 |
| Female Patients | 302 |
| Children (Below 12 Years) | 345 |
Several patients were screened and treated for various Oral conditions/ disorders/ Dental Caries and Infections. Oral Health Awareness was also conducted on site.
The II & III BDS students & students from the Intern batch of DSCDS registered, actively participated and also presented Scientific Papers & Posters during the Scientific deliberations held at the recently concluded 46thIDA Karnataka State Dental Conference at M S Ramaiah University, Bangalore.
It is heartening to know that our III BDS students were successful in bagging the top 3 awards in the Scientific Poster category at the event.
They were guided by Dr.Krishnanand PS, Professor & Head of Department of Oral Pathology, DSCDS & Dr. Vidya MA, Senior Lecturer in Department of Oral pathology, DSCDS. The results of the Poster event are as follows:
| # | Student Name | Year of Study | Award Secured | Title of the poster | Guided By |
| 1 | Kruti S | III BDS | First Prize | Gene Therapy: Applications in Dentistry | Dr.Vidya MA, Dr. Krishnanand PS |
| 2 | Raashika Tripathi | III BDS | Second Prize | Trigeminal neuralgia Treatment & Gamma Knife Radiosurgery | Dr.Vidya MA, Dr. Krishnanand PS |
| 3 | Ishani Das | III BDS | Third Prize | Botox In Dentistry | Dr.Vidya MA, Dr. Krishnanand PS |
KALAKSHAJA-STATE LEVEL CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences was represented by a team of 25 participants (22 interns and 3 final year BDS students) under the supervision of thestaff Dr.Gargi.S.Murthy and Dr.Ranjini.M.A at KALAKSHAJA-State level cultural extravaganza held on 4th and 5th December 2018 at GDC, Bangalore. The students were talented and took part enthusiastically.
The first day events included photography, group dance, duet dance, mehendi, rangoli and many more. The second day constituted of events such as on spot dance, paper dressing, solo singing, Vegetable carving, and fashion show.Thetalented students from the college took part in all the events enthusiastically and won in most of them. Students exhibited their cultural flair and best behaviour during 2 days upholding the esteem of DSCDS.
Prize winners:
- Charu-4th BDS -1st prize-Best out of waste
- Sreejit- 4th BDS-2ndprize-Photography
- Sharanya- Intern-2nd prize-On spot dance
- Nishmitha and Netra- Interns- 1st prize-Paper dressing
- Dileep-Intern-2nd prize-Vegetable carving
- Aditi- Intern-2nd prize-Solo singing
- Interns- 3rdprize-Fashion show
Staff incharge - Dr Gargi S Murthy and Dr Ranjini M.A
List of Students Participating From Dayanand College Of Dental Sciences for Kalakshaja
- Duet Dance - Krishnendu ,Aswathi (interns)
- Rangoli - Shanthipriya, Vaibhavi (interns)
- Mehendi - Manasa (intern)
- Photography - Sreejith (4th year)
- Vegetable Carving - Dileep(intern)
- Hindi Antakshari - Aditi, Rydham, Aishwarya.R(interns)
- Paper Dressing - Nethra, Nishmitha (interns)
- Onspot Dance - Sharanya (intern)
- Solo Song - Adithi (intern)
- Creative Painting - Manasa (intern)
- FashionShow - Anusha,Spandana,Rupshika,Sera, Rujula,Akash,Devi,Aishwarya.R(interns) Vishnu (4th year)
- Group Dance - Anusha, Aswathi, Shruthi, Krishnendu, Sreelakshmi, Sharanya (interns)
- Best out of Waste - Charu (4th year)
And students feedback-
Our experience at Kalakshaja at GDC We, the interns of batch 2k19 participated in GDC's 60th jubilee celebrations, "Kalakshaja" held on the 4th and 5th of November, 2018. All of us started our preparations for the event with great enthusiasm and of course the anxiety that comes with it. The fact that we would be going to the most reputed and iconic dental institution kept us dedicated to the cause despite minor setbacks. The first day held several events such as Photography, Group dance, and many more. Our college bagged prizes in 2 events on the first day. We were happy, though not fully satisfied. The second day constituted of events such as On spot dance, paper dressing, solo singing, Vegetable carving, fashion show etc. We crossed our fingers and hoped for the best each time they announced the winners. Never before had we felt such unity, pride and sense of belonging to our institution. We managed to secure 5 more prizes bringing our tally to 7 wins. We concluded our day with a sense of achievement and a plenty of photos to serve as reminder of the time we spent together as a team.
All this however would not have been possible without our visionary principal, Dr. Hemanth who pushes us to be the best version of ourselves and of course our kind and supportive staff who gave us the freedom to practice and perfect ourselves. Dr Gargi and Dr Ranjini were the backbone of this team effort and provided us with the guidance without which we wouldn't be able to achieve this.
BOOT CAMP FOR MASTER TRAINERSDr.S.Sacchidananda, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with participants of the ‘Boot Camp for Master Trainers’ held in December 2018.
Dr. Sangeetha R, Reader, Department of Oral Pathology, DSCDS attended this program which was a three day intense session conducted to provide the professional support to evolve as an independent trainer in Health Professionals’ Education.
All Faculty along with Post Graduate and Under Graduate Students from all Departments of Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences celebrated the spirit of Christmas this year. Competitions were held for the best decorated Department which was won by:
1st Prize: Department of Periodontics
2nd Prize: Department of Orthodontics
3rd Prize: Department of Oral Medicine and Department of Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences was represented by a team of 25 participants (22 interns and 3 final year BDS students) under the supervision of the staff Dr. Gargi.S.Murthy and Dr. Ranjini.M.A at KALAKSHAJA – A State Level Cultural Extravaganza held on 4th and 5th December 2018 at GDC, Bangalore.
Prizes
- Best out of waste : 1st Prize :Charu-4th Year BDS
- Photography : 2ndPrize : Sreejit- 4th Year BDS
- On spot dance : 2nd Prize : Sharanya- Intern
- Paper dressing : 1st Prize : Nishmitha and Netra- Interns
- Vegetable carving : 2nd Prize : Dileep-Intern
- Solo singing : 2nd Prize : Aditi- Intern
- Fashion show : 3rdPrize : Interns
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PRIZE WINNERS
On the occasion of the inauguration of Physiotherapy center and fertility centre at Urban Primary Health Center, NR colony, Bangalore the Member of Legislative Assembly Mr. Ravi Subramanya and Mayor Shri. Gangambike Mallikarjun visited the “Satellite Dental Clinic” a peripheral out-post of the “Department of Public Health Dentistry”, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences on 31st of October 2018 at 1130AM.
The various treatment procedures that were being done at the dental clinic for the masses including provision of dentures through Danta Bhagya Scheme and specialty care such as root canal treatments were informed to them. Mr Ravi Subramanya, honorable MLA volunteered for a dental check up and also enquired in detail about the average number of out patients being examined and treated at the center. The dignitaries had a clear view of the equipments and instruments that were available at the center. They were impressed by the work being done and appreciated the doctors.
The MLA and the mayor felicitated our Honorable Secretary Mr. Galiswamy for extending our services to the deserving population through Bangalore City
The “National Tooth brushing day” as prescribed by Dental Council of India is celebrated in the month of November every year. The Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences conducted a dental health education camp including the monitored tooth brushing program. A team of faculty and students of the department organized and conducted the monitored tooth brushing program on 14-11-18 at Dayananda Sagar Kannada Medium School, Yelachenahalli, Bangalore. This school majorly caters to the students coming from lower socio economic strata in and around Yelachenahalli.
Oral health education was imparted to all the students using charts and models through demonstrations and lectures. Those students who were identified to have dental problems were counseled and were provided a referral card to receive treatment at subsidized cost on priority basis in Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences. High school students were provided with free toothbrushes.
Separate session for demonstrating brushing technique was conducted. All the high school students were made to brush the teeth as demonstrated by the doctors. The dentists supervised the technique, and feedback was given till they learnt the correct way of brushing.
We thank ORAL B Company for the provision of toothbrushes.
Research development and sustenance committee meet was held on 31st October 2018 at 9:30 am at CIL building DSI in order to scrutinize the research synopses submitted by the post graduates and faculty. On the scheduled day, a total of 25 synopses were presented in power point format by the post graduate students and faculty members. The meet was chaired by Dr. Hemanth .M and the member secretary Dr. Nagesh .L along with external and internal subject experts.
A total of 25 synopses were scrutinized for scientific integrity by the Research Methodologist, Statistician and subject experts.
The inputs given by the reviewers were incorporated by all the researchers and resubmitted after the necessary corrections. The corrected synopses were mailed to the Ethical Committee members to be scrutinized for ethical integrity. This systematic approach was followed to heighten the quality of research in our institution.
The Institutional Review Board at Dayananda Sagar College of dental sciences conducted the Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) meeting on 20-11-2018 at Seminar hall, Department of Orthodontics. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Murugan .V Principal, College of Pharmacy, Dayananda Sagar Institutions in the presence of Member secretary Dr. Nagesh .L and other members.
All the members presented the synopses to the IEC members. A thorough scrutiny of ethical integrity and issues like autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, veracity, confidentiality and conflict of interest was reviewed by the members. The meeting concluded with the members giving their valuable inputs regarding ethical issues to the researchers and were suggested to make necessary modifications. After necessary modifications were made in the synopses the Ethical approval certificates were issued to all the researchers. Institutional review board intends to maintain high standards of scientific and ethical vigors which were accomplished with these meetings.
The College & Graduation Day – Antaragni 2018 was held at Dr. D Premachandra Sagar Auditorium & Centre for Performing Arts, Dayananda Sagar Insitutions Campus - I on 6th of Oct 2018 from 1.30 PM to 4.00 PM. This was the culmination of the 10 day long, sports & cultural fest, where the whole college right from staff to all students took part enthusiastically. This was in line with our objective and belief that all work & no play make students dull. So, we at DSCDS encourage them to participate in extracurricular activities and sports events by maintaining a healthy mix and balance of both work & play. This was also an event where students took the responsibility to make their participation & presence felt by being a part of the overall organization of the event with the help & guidance of the staff. Such student driven events bring out the best in each of them and we witnessed their skills in finance, administration, culturals, sports activities etc.
Adding a feather on the cap of this special occasion was the presence of Dr. D. Hemachandra Sagar, Honorable Chairman - DSI, & Dr. S. Sacchidananda, Honorable Vice-chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences for the event. The program was a huge success exhibiting high order of organization skills shown by our staff members & students.
The Principal of DSCDS Dr. Hemanth M gave an important message saying that each of the intern has to work to make himself/herself Unique & Remembered. He revealed the formula to become Unique & Remembered. If one can develop Calmness, it would help them develop Concentration & this power of Concentration is the basis of all learnings in this world. This secret has been revealed by none other than the great Swami Vivekananda. He ended his speech emphasizing the need to take care of oneself, which will help provide the best care for the patients, as stated in the revised Hippocratic Oath of 2017.
Honorable Vice-chancellor RGUHS& honorable chairman - DSI spoke from their hearts touching all the students with their valuable messages. There was an award ceremony for the toppers in academics, sports, culturals & the best out going all rounders. It was a moment of pride for all the awardees, the graduating doctors & their parents to receive the awards from the highly esteemed dignitaries. Overall, the program went really well, to the satisfaction of all present there.
A mega blood donation camp was conducted on the 15th of September 2019 in Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences as part of the NSS activity of the college. The program was in commemoration of the silver jubilee celebrations of our dental college. The camp was organized in association with Karnataka VidhyarthiKoota(KVK), an NGO associated with our dental college and its outreach activities. A team of doctors and technicians from the Sanjay Gandhi Trauma Hospital Blood Bank and Sagar Hospital blood bank were commissioned to do the needful. The programwas held at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, DSCDS and started off at 9.30 am and continued till 2.30pm. There were about 150 volunteers who registered for blood donation andwe were successfully able to collect 80 pints of blood from the enthusiastic volunteers.
The concept of donating blood to save lives was instilled in all those who participated in the program
Orientation Day – 2018, washeld at CD Sagar Auditorium, DSI, Bangalore, on 17th September 2018 from 10AM to 1.30PM. With the objective of orienting, enthusing & motivating our newly admitted I year BDS students we had a successful & fulfilling orientation day program. It was indeed a very motivating & energized day not only for I year BDS students but also for the II years, III years, interns, I year PG students & staff, who agreed in one voice that they were all charged up (all the other students were included too in view of the chief guest, who is renowned in many respects).
WORKSHOP ON HEALTH RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND HEALTH STATISTICS- Dr Nagesh Lakshminarayan, MDS, PGDHPE(KLEU and University of Illinois,USA), MPhil. Professor and Head of Department, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, DSCDS.
- Dr Ravi Shirahatti, MDS, PGDHPE(KLEU and University of Illinois,USA), MHPE(University of Dundee, Scotland), PGDB.
- Dr Shyam Sivasamy, MDS, PGDB (Madurai Kamraj University).
The Department of Public Health Dentistry, DSCDS are proud to report a successfully organized and conducted a WORKSHOP ON HEALTH RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND HEALTH STATISTICS from the 28th -31st of August 2018 at the CIL AUDITORIUM, DSI.
Dr Nagesh L, the chief resource person for the workshop, along with Dr Ravi Shirahatti and Dr Shyam Sivasamy (speakers), are faculty in the discipline of Public Health Dentistry and have been conducting workshops on Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Critical Evaluation of Scientific Articles, Research Ethics, Scientific Writing and other allied topics for many years. They have conducted workshops on above said subjects in medical colleges and dental colleges across the country.
The inaugural function took place on 28thAugust,2018, and the occasion was graced by Shri Galiswamy, Secretary, DSI, Dr. Hemanth M, Principal, DSCDS and Dr. Roopa R Nadig, Dean, DSCDS.
We had an overwhelming response from the staff of different specialties from our college, and around 10 staff from other medical and dental colleges across Bangalore. There were around 50 registrations for the CDE Programme which was beyond our expectations and the Karnataka State Dental Council has awarded 18 CDE points for the research workshop.
The workshop helped every participant to know the fundamentals of Health research and Health statistics, to identify a Research problem, formulate Research question, Research hypothesis, and Null hypothesis and defend. They were able to clearly formulate the objectives of a research and do literature search (basic and advanced) on a research topic using Pub med and other search engines and compile the available literature. They were also able to calculate sample size for a given research using G power soft ware and enter the dummy data into the excel sheet, import, analyze the data using SPSS and interpret the data.
At the end of the CDE Programme we received very good feedback for organizing such a programme. Most of them were happy to have gained more knowledge and take home messages. Each and every one of the delegates went home with eager minds to pen down their research works and to do further research with the skills that they had acquired in these 4 days.
The programme was a huge success, and this is a remarkable achievement for the Department of Public Health Dentistry, DSCDS, and for the DSI as a whole.