About Program Director & Chief Mentor

Dr. Suchetan Pradhan

The Pioneer of Laser Dentistry in India. He acquired MSc in Laser Dentistry, Aachen University, Germany in 2008 and was the first Indian to receive a European Master Degree in Oral Laser Applications (EMDOLA), European Union in 2009. He has trained many dentists in the field of Laser dentistry for the past 27 years all over the world. It will defnitely be an incredible experience to be trained under the MASTER himself. Allow us to introduce ‘Fellowship in LASER Dentistry’. This intense 6-month mentor-guided program is well designed in a modular format to expose you to all the technical knowledge of LASER and enhance your clinical expertise.

Overview of the Program

Certificate: Advanced Clinical Certification in Laser Dentistry (Hard & Soft Tissue Laser)
Awarded by: DY Patil Deemed to be University
(Established under section 3 of UGC act, 1956 vide notification no. F.9.21/2000 – U.3 dated 20.06.2002 of the Govt. of India)
(ACCREDITED BY NAAC WITH ‘A-GRADE)

Program Highlights:-

1. Didactics
2. Applications of Laser in Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, Esthetic Dentistry, Oral Precancerous Lesions, and Implant Dentistry.
3. Hands on training of both Hard and Soft Tissue LASER
4. Pre-clinical training on PIG JAWS
5. LIVE Clinical Training on Patients by Participants
6. LIVE Clinical Demonstration by Mentors
7. LIVE Clinical Training for Participants with one to one interaction with the Mentors
8. Group presentations and publications
9. Practice management tips

Eligibility

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

Duration

This Fellowship Program is a One Year non-continuous, modular based course.
Module 1 : 2 days
Module 2 : 2 days
Module 3 : 2 days
Module 4 : 1 day
(Including Theory and Practical Exams)

Calendar Year

October 2023 to September 2024

List of Documents

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

Course Syllabus

1. Laser Physics
a. Introduction to Laser Physics
b. Laser-Tissue Interactions
c. Modes of Operations of Lasers
d. Laser Safety Regulations
e. Infection Control
f. Applications and Limitations of Lasers
g. Review of different types of LASERs

2. Soft Tissue LASERsbr> a. CO2, ER, CR, YSGG LASERs
b. Diode Laser
c. Mode of Operation, Delivery Systems, Operating Parameters

3. Hard Tissue LASERs
a. ER:YAG, ER, CR, YSGG LASERs
b. Mode of Operation, Delivery Systems, Operating Parameters
c. LIVE Clinical Demonstration by Mentor
d. Low-Level Laser Therapy
e. Clinical training for LASER application on patients by participants

4. EXAMINATION & CASE DISCUSSIONS
a. Recap of all previous modules
b. Follow-up of patients
c. Overview of cases documented by participants
d. Clinical Practice Tips

5. Annual Examination
a. Theory examination (MCQs)
b. Practical Examination & Viva Voce

Grading System

1. Annual Examination

a. Theory examination (MCQs & Essay)
b. Practical Examination & Viva Voce

2. Clinical Log-Book Evaluation
3. Written Assignments
4. Case Presentation

Total Fees

-For Indian Candidates, Course fees are Rs. 2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only)
-For Overseas and NRI Candidates, Course fees are 3622 Pounds