About Program Director & Chief Mentor

Dr. Vivek Hegde

What we say about Dr.Vivek Hegde will never be enough. A Master in the field of Endodontics, Dr. Vivek Hegde is a pioneer in the use of microscopes in Dentistry in India. Alumni of the Prestigious Manipal College of Dental Sciences. He also has a Masters’s in Dental Lasers from the University Of Vienna. At present, he is the Vice Dean, Professor & Head at M. A. Rangoonwala Dental College & Research Centre, Pune. Faculty for Lasers in Vienna & Adjunct Professor at various colleges in India. He is an acclaimed Academician for 25 years and has more than 100 publications and contributed to more than 10 books. Most recently, he was bestowed with the honor of lecturing at the Annual session of the American Association of Endodontics in San Francisco. A Microendodontist par excellence, he has represented India at prestigious platforms like AAE, IFEAand APEC. He is an invited speaker at various forums and conferences on both International and National platforms. He is a member of the editorial board of various journals. At present, he is the President of the Indian Endodontic Society, President of SOLA & Director Indian Board of Endodontics. He is presently the CEO of White Arch Dental Centre Pune & Founder Director One Dental, an online teaching platform. He is also a Passionate Teacher, an Inspirational Mentor, an Avid Sportsman, Fitness Freak, and a doting Father.

Overview of the Program

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

Program Highlights:-
1. Course Syllabus designed like a Masters Program
2. Course Format comprises of
3. Didactics Pre-clinical Hands-on
4. LIVE Clinical Demonstrations by Mentors
5. LIVE Clinical Training for participants with over-the-shoulder supervision by Mentors
6. Presentation
7. Group Discussion & Group Publication
8. State-of-the-art Infrastructure
9. Advanced Armamentarium & Equipment
10. Patient Volunteers for Clinical Training (provided by University)
11. Premium Membership of Peer-Reviewed Literature (Exclusive Login IDs & Passwords)
12. Access to Unique application for Digital Learning & Revision (Exclusive Login Ids)
13. Hospitality for entire On-Campus Training (F & B Only)
14. Management of a minimum 25-30 Clinical Cases on Patients with various complexities
15. All work will be done strictly under Rubber Dam & Magnification.
16. This Program is exclusively for Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Basic Endodontics.

Eligibility

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

Duration

This Fellowship Program is a One Year non-continuous, modular based course.
Module 1: 6 days
Module 2: 6 days
Module 3: 6 days
Module 4: 6 days
Module 5: 6 days
(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

Pre-clinical Endodontics
a. Orientation into Magnification
b. Rubber Dam Techniques
c. Restorative Dentistry
d. Fibre Post and Flowable Core
e. Metal Post and Packable Core
f. Ledge Navigation on 3D Models
g. Removal of Pulp Stone
h. Instrument Retrieval
i. Advanced Obturation Techniques
j. Bioceramic Placement
k. Perforation Repair

Clinical Basic Endodontics
a. Basic Life Support/ ACLS
b. Restorative Dentistry
c. Endodontic Treatment of Anterior Teeth
d. Endodontic Treatment of Posterior Teeth
e. Post and Core Placement
f. Navigation/ CBCT

Clinical Advanced Endodontics I
a. Retreatment of the Anterior Extracted Teeth
b. Retreatment of the Posterior Extracted Teeth
c. Retreatment of Anterior Teeth on Patients
d. Retreatment of Posterior Teeth on Patients
e. Navigation of Ledges
f. Pulp Stone Removal
g. Extra Canal Finding

Clinical Advanced Endodontics II
a. Calcified Canal Coronal Navigation
b. Post and Core Removal – Metal, Fiber, Cast.
c. Crown Removal- Metal, PFM, Zirconia, All Ceramic
d. Post Endodontic Restorations- Crown, Onlay, Endocrown
e. Open Apex on Patients
f. Perforation Repair on Patients
g. Treatment Modalities for Separated Instruments

Endodontic Surgery
a. Pre-clinical Endodontic Surgery – on models/ extracted teeth
b. Clinical Endodontic Surgery: Conventional & Microsurgical techniques – Apicoectomy, Radisection, Hemisection, Transplantation

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

Clinical Log-Book Evaluation
Clinical Assignments
Case Presentation

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. 8,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs Only)
-For Overseas and NRI Candidates, Course fees are 20,000 US Dollars
-Discount of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) awarded under the following criteria :
1. Ex-student of DY Patil School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai
2. The candidate who qualifies in the Scholarship examination conducted during the Fellowship Modules

Application Form

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