About Program Director & Chief Mentor

Dr. Suchetan Pradhan

There’s more to Dr. Suchetan Pradhan than meets the eye. A Master Prosthodontist Implantologist. Pioneer of Laser Dentistry in India. First Indian to receive European Master Degree in Oral Laser Applications (EMDOLA), European Union, 2009. He has over 27 years of experience in Oral Implantology and has used virtually all the Implant Systems available in the market. He has trained thousands of dentists in the fields of Prosthodontics, Implants and Lasers in over 25 countries. Imagine what it would be to train under his able guidance, for a year. After all, he is our Official faculty& Mentor. He could well be your reason to smile, like the Hollywood and Bollywood biggies.
Allow us to introduce ‘Fellowship in Oral Implantology and Laser Dentistry’. Immaculately designed, this 1-year program is compiled in a modular format to boost your dental skills in the right direction.

Overview of the Program

Certificate: Fellowship in Oral Implantology and Laser Dentistry

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 comprising of

a. Didactics
b. Hands-on Training on Special Models
c. Pre-clinical Training on PIG JAWS
d. Cadaveric Dissection – First Time Ever for a Fellowship Program in India
e. LIVE Clinical Demonstrations by Mentors
f. LIVE Clinical Training for participants with over-the-shoulder Supervision by Mentors
g. Combination of Implants and Lasers in the curriculum
h. CAD-CAM Guided Surgeries
i. Group Activity and Presentation
j. Group Publication
k. Practice Management Tips

3. State-of-the-art Infrastructure
4. Advanced Armamentarium & Equipment (provided by University)
5. Patients for Clinical Training (provided by University)
6. Premium Membership of Peer-Reviewed Literature (Exclusive Login IDs & Passwords)
7. Access to Unique application for Digital Learning & Revision (Exclusive Login IDs)
8. Hospitality (F & B only) for entire on-campus training (provided by University)
9. Mentors and Participants shall use Multiple Implant Systems for surgeries (provided by University).

Eligibility

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

Duration

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

Calendar Year

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

Oral Implantology

1. Basic sciences & Applied anatomy, Bone physiology, Healing, Sterilization
2. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning – Basic to Advanced
3. Exercises related to Mounting Diagnostic Casts
4. Hands-on Training for Implant placement on Models
5. Cadaveric Dissection – Clear Understanding of Vital Anatomic Landmarks
6. Advanced Diagnostic Aids – CBCT, Bone Mapping etc.
7. Detailed understanding of Basic Surgical Principles

a. Incision
b. Flap Design
c. Suturing Techniques – Hands-on
8. Intra-operative Surgical Complications & Management

9. Clinical Training for Placement & Loading of Implants on LIVE Patients
10. Introduction to Prosthetic Phase

a. Impression Materials
b. Impression Making Techniques – Hands-on
c. Temporization
d. Understanding of Prosthetic components

11. Introduction to Basic Ridge Augmentation Materials and Procedures – Cadaveric & PIG JAW Hands-on

a. Bone Grafts & Membranes
b. Ridge Split Techniques
c. Simple Grafting Techniques
d. Sinus Lift Techniques
e. Autogenous Grafts

12. Immediate Implants – Hands-on with Models
13. Implant supported Overdentures
14. Implant supported Full arch Restorations
15. Edentulous Ridge Restorations with All on 4 Concept
16. Treatment Planning for Guided Surgery – Using Digital Software
17. Practice Management
18. Implant Aesthetics
19. Postoperative Complications of Implants & Maintenance
20. Digital Dentistry

a. Scanning of impression on patients
b. In office one visit CAD CAM restoration for the patient
c. Treatment planning on CAD CAM software
d. Hands-on for participants with intra-oral scanners
e. CAD CAM design for crown and bridges
f. Milling techniques

Laser Dentistry (Hard Tissue & Soft Tissue)

1. Introduction to Laser Dentistry
2. Laser physics & Safety
3. Hands-on for Clinical Application of Lasers on Extracted Teeth & PIG JAWS
4. Hard Tissue Lasers – Erbium Laser

a. Restorative Dentistry
b. Implant Dentistry
c. Bone Surgery

5. Soft Tissue Lasers – Diode & Erbium

a. Various Intra oral Soft Tissue Procedures
eg. Frenectomy,Depigmentation,Gingivectomy, Biopsy etc.
b. Laser ablation of Leukoplakia

6. Clinical Training on LIVE patients with Lasers
7. Research and Futuristic Laser Dentistry

Grading System

1. Annual Examination

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

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

Total Fees

-For Indian Candidates, Course fees are Rs. 6,50,000/- (Rupees Six Lakhs Fifty Thousand Only)
-For Overseas and NRI Candidates, Course fees are 15,500 US Dollars
-Discount of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) awarded under the following criteria :

1. Ex-student of DY Patil School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai
2. Candidate recommended by the Mentor (provided the application is completed before 31st of July 2022)

-Scholarship of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) awarded to Candidate who qualifies in the Scholarship examination conducted during the Fellowship Modules

Application Form

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