Best Dental Colleges in India-2022

1. India Vol. 09 | Issue 01 | 2022 Vol. 09 | Issue 01 | 2022 Vol. 09 | Issue 01 | 2022 www.theknowledgereview.com The Best D DE EN NT TA AL L Know the Facts C Co ol ll le eg ge es s in India 2022 SHREE BANKEY BIHARI Dental College, Ghaziabad Upskilling Dental Health Care to Global Standards

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5. n contemporary times of geostrategic becomes important that a very specialized, focused uncertainties and rising health concerns, care approach is provided to every niche of care. And I delivery has become a very crucial aspect of considering the same, Dental Care has successfully happy living. Furthering through this healthcare grabbed the spotlight. advancement, medicos have been redefining care and providing a future-proof solution to embark on a And, to celebrate the medical colleges' efforts to journey that takes necessary caution and ensures a prepare the budding doctors with the Dental specialist peaceful patient experience. of tomorrow, we at The Knowledge Review are excited to present you this latest edition, "The Best But, ideating about the baseline of this development, Dental Colleges in India 2022." While you delve educational leaders stand tall and also as the primal into the inspiring stories of top dental Care Colleges source of educational transformation. With the of India, ensure to read the insightful articles opined standout leadership and inclusive approach, the sheer by our In-house editorial team. zeal of educational institutions are empowering the I hope you have a happy read.T R medical fraternity with excellent medico, paramedics, research innovators, and the list goes on! This certainly proves that the foundational stone of healthcare success is accredited to the educational ฀ Bhushan Bhad community. Be it the institution, principals, teachers, or the college ecosystem; all the units are contributing its expertise so that the world becomes a better place Bhushan Bhad to live by. Acknowledging such marvels instigated bhushan.bhad@insightssuccess.com through the healthcare educational institution, it

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9. The Best D DE EN NT TA AL L C Co ol ll le eg ge es s in India 2022 URL Name of the Institution Brief College of Dental Sciences, established in 1991 has shown an excellent academic achievement in a short span of time under College of Dental the able leadership of Principal Dr. Vasundhara Shivanna & cods.edu/ Sciences, Davangere Director Dr. V.V Subba Reddy. College of Dental Sciences offers opportunities you would not nd anywhere else. DY Patil University DY Patil University stands as a symbol of excellence in www.dypatil.edu/ education and health care, with the twin objectives of the School of Dentistry, founder chancellor. Navi Mumbai The University has been established with the lofty mission of Desh Bhagat pursuing excellence in higher education by providing the Dental College & deshbhagatuniversity.in young students a distinct and unique combination of academic, professional and personal development. Hospital Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Ludhiana, Punjab, India is a 1326 bedded (Inclusive 800 teaching beds) DMC, Ludhiana www.dmch.edu tertiary care teaching hospital in North India. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) is a multidisciplinary Deemed to be University established on 17th July 2007. It is actively engaged in research and education in Engineering and Technology, Medical and Dental Sciences, Pharmaceutical Institute of www.soa.ac.in Sciences and Biotechnology, Management Sciences, Nursing, Dental Sciences Agricultural Sciences, Legal Studies and Hospitality and Tourism Management, all of which are duly approved by their respectively statutory councils. Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, MINDS is an august Mahe Institute of institution whose time has come, and it has been adopting a holistic approach, for the development of skilled and scientic mahedentalcollege.org Dental Sciences & professionals. Mahe Dental College offers every student a Hospital panoramic view of the future of dentistry. The Santosh Dental College is one of the best dental Santosh Dental colleges in India. The college offers the degree where santosh-dental-college students can develop and understand the physical and College, Ghaziabad biological process of oral healthcare. SDM Educational Society is a premier non-prot educational SDM College of Dental organization, functioning under the sacred aegis of Shree sdmcds.org Sciences, Sattur Dharwad Kshetra Dharmasthala. Shree Bankey Bihari Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College and Research Centre is one of the prime centres in oral health education, research, sbbdentalcollege.in Dental College, and care. Ghaziabad Swami Vivekanand Subharti University as a value based Swami Vivekanand education provider and research oriented University, is subharti.org Subharti University - imparting equal opportunities for people from varied walks of life without the constraints of borders becoming barriers. [SVSU], Meerut

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11. The college emphasises on the holistic development of the students to skilled professionals trained to provide health services with utmost care and compassion. SHREE BANKEY BIHARI Dental College, Ghaziabad Upskilling Dental Health Care to Global Standards

12. Dr Sunanda Roychoudhury Principal ducation and Health are considered as backbone of the Mr Manish Garg, the founder member society. India as a nation is on an environment. Shree Bankey Bihari of Shree Bankey Bihari Educational E E the cusp of emerging as the Dental College and Research Centre Society, founded the SBBDC in the superpower on the world map. All this (SBBDC) is one such college that year 2004. He discovered his passion is possible only due to the strong grooms students in a holistic forhealth and education and decided to nation building process where utmost environment to be the leaders in provide the best in the field of dental care is being taken to provide the best dentistry and dental research. education. He embraced the noble education and health to its people vision of providing the highest which help to groom the most efficient In our endeavour to find 'The Best standards of dental education with human resource possible. With the Dental Colleges in India, 2022',we utmost patient care, which meets current educational system and global crossed paths with SBBDC. In an global standards. pandemic scenario, it is now clear that interactive conversation with Mr for a nation to strive ahead, it needs to Manish Garg, FounderMember, Since the inception of SBBDC in 2004, be strong in the education and health Shree Bankey Bihari Educational the college has grown exponentially. that it provides to its citizens. Society, he unveiled some of the Starting out by offering BDS courses, unique education scholastics of the the college sensed the need to venture With the aim of contributing to India as SBBDC and its future ventures. into the arena of specialised dental an emerging global health care hub and services and today, SBBDC is offering to create finest health care providers, The Genesis of an Incredible Dental all the BDS courses and MDS courses the students must be groomed well in Institute in eight subjects.

13. Orthodontics and Dentofacial department. The college has Orthopaedics.She envisions unassailably maintained its position as developing public and community one of the top choices of students health programs to improve overall pursuing dental education over the dental awareness and the health of the years." masses. She has always emphasised bringing research into practice. She has SBBDC's Unique Education always believed that the best patient Facilities and Program Offerings care can only be achieved by providing the students with the latest evidence- The college emphasises the holistic based learning and patient treatment development of the student to a skilled protocols. professional trained to provide health services with utmost care and A Worldly State-of-the-Art Campus compassion. The institution has been one of the front runners in adopting With a vision to provide global technological advancements to education standards to the future improve the education standards. The dentists of the country, SBBDC houses pre-clinical training is emphasised as it a state-of-the-art, world-class campus forms a strong foundation. The infrastructure with the inclusion of the students are given ample exposure to latest technological advancements in the clinical scenario with overall the field of education. The college comprehensive learning. The college Talking about the exemplary leadership departments are well-equipped, with a has already trodden on the path of skills, the college management says, library holding a collection of the latest digitisation to improve skills, "He has been influential in providing journals and books. efficiency and understanding in an inspirational milieu for proficient learning. inclusive development. His Along with that, the college also has contributions have led to a perfect separate residential facilities for Traditional Education Meeting blend of skilful learning and patient students. Talking about the holistic Modern Technology care in dentistry by budding dental campus, Dr Sunanda Roychoudhury professionals." says, "The college has shown The SBBDC college, since its tremendous uptrend in its growth inception, has always focused on Visionary Mission E trajectory with the increasing number imparting quality education. In view to of patients attending the outpatient impart quality education, the college Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College & Research Centre, Ghaziabad is committed to providing selfless service with excellence in education, healthcare and research. The college is focused on achieving its mission to serve the community and uplift dental education by imparting quality Various newer modules have been education in dentistry and providing good health and well-being to all added as value-based programs for the students to sections of society. learn such as Implantology, Lasers, CAD-CAM, 3 D Head of the Institution printing to evolve students into contemporary The college is headed by Dr Sunanda professionals. Roychoudhury, Principal, Professor and Head of the Department of

14. The college has shown tremendous uptrend in its growth trajectory with the increasing number of patients attending the outpatient department. The college has unassailably maintained its position as one of the top choices of students pursuing dental education over the years. management has curated a perfect successful and efficient prosthetic holistic development of its students, blend of traditional learning with solutions the institution has created a knowledge modern education methods. A few of Ÿ Maxillofacial prosthesis for hub that aims to exchange scientific restoration or replacement of the methods that have been and technological advancements in implemented in the college are: craniofacial structures Dental research. Ÿ Lasers for esthetic and surgical Ÿ Cone Beam Computerized procedures The diverse curriculum is also tomography (CBCT) for advanced Ÿ Conscious Sedation Unit to provide inculcated in a way that would touch three-dimensional radiological dental treatment in a relaxed all the necessary areas of a student's investigations of the head and neck environment to anxious patients. comprehensive development, region Ÿ Endodontic microscope and loupes especially in analytical thinking and Ÿ Computer-assisted designing and to enable the practice of precision reasoning. Explaining the manufacturing(CAD-CAM) for dentistry. comprehensive development structure fabricating state-of-the-art custom- Ÿ In-house research facilities such as for the students, the Principal of the made dental and maxillofacial Immunohistochemistry, institution says,"We believe in the prostheses Microbiology and Biochemistry development of curriculum based on Ÿ Software assisted Digital Smile in labs contemporary practices in the field of designing and planning for Ÿ Digital demonstration and dentistry to promote students to enhanced patient satisfaction and simulation laboratories for a robust become exceptional healthcare treatment outcomes pre-clinical foundation providers. Various newer modules have Ÿ Colour 3-D scanner and printer for Ÿ Digital patient management been added as value-based programs designing and fabricating implant software for OPD, record for the students to learn such as guides, surgical templates and management, feedback and Implantology, Lasers, CAD-CAM, 3 D stents, crowns and bridges and complaint redressal, and human printing to evolve students into dentures with maximum accuracy resource management contemporary professionals." and predictability Ÿ In-house orthodontic aligner system Creating Inspiring Health Care Envisioning the Future of Dental using the latest technology of smile Professionals Hygiene designing and CAD-CAM with 3-D printing. SBBDC college understands the need When asked about the future of dental Ÿ Dental implants with the latest for quality healthcare professionals in hygiene in the country, Dr Sunanda guided surgical protocols to impart the healthcare space. Aiming for the Roychoudhury elaborately explains,

15. "We believe that dental and oral health Mapping the Future Endeavour of better ourselves. We have already is an essential part of overall health SBBDC embraced technology into our system and well-being. Oral health should be with the incorporation of Digital given utmost importance as the mouth Ever since the COVID-19 Pandemic, it dentistry in terms of imparting forms the mirror of the body. We has not been a well-known fact that the education and patient treatment understand that the oral hygiene future of education in the healthcare modalities. We envision ourselves standards need to be the scenario sector is changing.Foreseeing the developing as one of the AI-enabled improving, and this policy's success future of the SBBDC moving forward, dental education systems that carves will require close coordination of the Dr SuanadaRoychoudhury envisions, the finest skilled dental professionals public and private sectors as well as "As we look forward, we foresee a meeting global standards. We sincerely the community health services. The tremendous change in the field of believe that adopting an innovative upcoming decade could turn out to be education and healthcare sector. We approach to education, research, and a milestone era for adopting positive believe that it will be technologically patient care in a superlative learning trends and increased awareness about driven, which, in a way, will empower environment is the way forward." maintaining oral hygiene measures in us to achieve our goals and probably the community overall. This would, in turn, transform into less health and economic burden, resulting in increased and efficient production with the least effect of oral diseases."

16. An Entrepreneur's Advice to Future Educators The education sector is the key to the nation's development in the coming decades. As an entrepreneur in this sector, my advice would be to have a vision and desire to upraise the standards of education in our country. With technological advancements available to us, we should be ready to adapt them to resolve the challenges and try to bring the education level to global values. The key to success is to keep challenging and reinventing ourselves in a constant proposition to keep learning every day. Create a healthy environment for students learning with an impact on skilful learning and satisfaction in the work you believe in.

18. DESH BHAGAT DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL Bestowing Quality Education for Quality Dental Care he pace of progression is distinct and unique combination of located in Sri Muktsar Sahib. picking up, accompanied by academic, professional, and personal Following the progression, the College T competition in every industry, development. was relocated to Mandi Gobindgarh, which necessitates every job seeker to Punjab (India), in the year 2017 under have a charismatic personality. An Providing wings to this mission is its Desh Bhagat University's campus. important element of which is – Smile. Founder Dr. Zora Singh, whose A smile signifies confidence and the exemplary leadership skills are driving The founder envisioned the ability to tackle challenges creating a a positive change in the education architecture not just as blocks of stone long-lasting impression on the sector, mainly in dentistry. but as speaking walls that vocalized its interviewer. And this smile is protected mission of pursuing excellence in by dental professionals. An interactive session with the founder higher education by providing young provided us with an opportunity to students with a distinct and unique As technology advances and consumer learn more about the pedagogic combination of academic, professional, and personal development. needs are becoming versatile, a dentist contributions of Desh Bhagat Dental needs to be prepared professionally to College to evolve aspiring dentists. deal with the challenging environment while imbibing the right professional The Foundation and The Backstory values. Every name has a unique inspiration for it, and the same goes for Desh And here, the role of quality education Bhagat Dental College & Hospital. is highlighted. Reminiscing the foundation days, Dr. Zora Singh shares, "The story Education fosters minds and shapes begins with its spirit and source of them by providing fresh perspectives motivation, which was derived from the and trains them in simulation to be freedom fighter Sr. Lal Singh Ji; who ready for the practical world, fought for the independence of India especially desired in the medical and in 1972, his efforts of social work profession. & his services in the freedom struggle were recognized by awarding him with To provide the world with multifaceted "Tamra Patra" by Govt. of India; young dental professionals that would hence the name Desh Bhagat was strive to bring change in society is contemplated." Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, with a lofty mission of And soon, the name was attached to an pursuing excellence in higher infrastructure. The Dental College was education by providing students with a established in the year 2000 and was 16 | September 2022

19. The Best Dental Colleges in India 2022 An Impeccable Leader for The Core Values and Vision Generation The ultimate core value of Desh A medical professional who ventured Bhagat Dental College is to provide into the field of education, Dr. Zora quality education and the best possible Singh has gained a prominent position exposure to its students to make them in society due to his exemplary work in highly successful professionals, but his career. His rise to prominence can also to make them fully responsible This place provides be attributed to his strong willpower, and awakened members of society by a platform for learning caliber, conviction, dedication, and imparting them the much-needed value through various advanced leadership quality. Dr. Zora Singh has of education and soft skills. made spectacular progress in pursuit of methodology and technology academic as well as professional Sharing the institution's long-term that aid in exhibiting various excellence in a span of 26 years from vision, Dr. Zora Singh says, "The 1996 to 2022 by establishing colleges vision is to emerge as the country's clinical activities in in various disciplines, including Desh leading value-based educational and professional life, and also Bhagat Dental College & Hospital. professional hub to have a transformative impact on society by enhances one's personal and Proudly talking about their leader, the practicing innovation, patronizing physical well-being in society management shared, "As an individual, research, and shaping global the founder is respected with a positive Entrepreneurs and leaders." through various extra- curricular activities ongoing on the campus. www.theknowledgereview.com | 17

20. public profile, is to that resonates with entrepreneurship and provide students, staff, and alumni and having education as per need of the hours. strong speaking skills capable of The educational philosophy of Desh The College is also inspiring students and staff of the Bhagat University (DBU) is based on college." three pillars: research, innovation, and organizing frequent entrepreneurship," Dr. Zora Singh Peers have accepted the exemplary further adds. camps for awareness and leadership of Dr. Zora Singh in the educating people education field by entrusting him with Educating and Rising with the responsibilities of various posts in Technology regarding the importance their different organizations. The introduction of new technology in of oral health. A team of dentistry allows dentists to work more The founder is a competent team efficiently and perfectly in minimum college professionals with player who understands the importance duration. The founder, sharing about of collaborative work, which is very the incorporation of technology in the "Mobile Dental Van" helpful for the growth of our College College, says, "Our college is well provides dental services in all aspects. Builds a positive link equipped with the latest equipment and with students so that they can share dental materials." The various to people at their their problems with him; this creates a technology equipment included are: locations. friendly environment in the College. Ÿ College is updated with the latest DBU hasn't limited itself, and its radiographic diagnostic aids that are growth curve charts upward by the all types of digital X-rays. wires, orthognathic surgeries, contributions of its founder as well as Ÿ Here, professionals perform single- myofunctional and fixed functional the team. As it is located in a rural sitting root canals, post and core, appliances. area, DBU proposes to foster a vibrant bleaching, and aesthetic restorations Ÿ Department of Prosthodontics ecosystem for the creation and growth with Nano-composites. provides prosthetic replacement of of enterprises and uplift the economy Ÿ All surgical procedures are done in missing teeth by single and multiple through its shared vision with several the Department of Oral Surgery, implants with zirconia crowns, for government initiatives for such as implants, sinus edentulous patients Implant retained entrepreneurship development. Desh augmentation, etc. overdenture and prosthetic Bhagat University has proactively Ÿ Facial aesthetics is the prime need rehabilitation for body parts such established Entrepreneurship for everyone nowadays, so the fingers, ears etc. Development andIntellectual Property Department of Orthodontics creates Rights (IPR) Cells. beautiful smiles and faces using the Through these innovative technologies, latest techniques and materials such the College offers immense "All faculties in the College have one as clear aligners, Damon system of opportunities for student growth and of the objectives to promote brackets, ceramic brackets, aesthetic 18 | September 2022

21. learning. This is further fostered by the decision-making among the students is younger generation is more into bad dedicated academic programs offered built to make them a good oral habits like consuming tobacco." by the College. professionals for the society." But being a problem solver, the Learning, Growing, and A Way Through the Thorns challenges were turned into Transforming It is the leader and the team that opportunities to spread awareness. He The College offers innovative identifies key challenges and turns said, "So, to tackle this challenge, our academic programs for students and them into opportunities. The college has opened a Tobacco higher education with cutting-edge challenges specific to the Dental cessation centre, where patients are technology to meet global Healthcare education sector are in being educated about the same." requirements. The College promotes delivering health care to "everyone", class discussion and builds a positive especially in remote areas like small Adding on, he says, "The College is relationship between students and villages. Lack of awareness about also organizing frequent camps for the faculty through communication to dental health makes it difficult for a awareness and educating people bring a more positive learning dentist to treat patients, make them regarding the importance of oral understand the treatment plan, and environment. health. A team of college professionals convince them of the number of dentist with Mobile Dental Van provides visits for treatment completion. Also, it launches projects for students dental services to people at their Patients are convinced to maintain to increase their interest in the field and locations." proper oral hygiene status but due to create a sense of order and discipline. lack of awareness, results are not The founder says, "Here, a strong Ready for the Dynamic World foundation of moral values and promising. Referring to the present Versatile professionals are far better principles for developing ethical scenario, he says, "It suggests that the and tackle challenges with ease. Dr. Zora Singh Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University www.theknowledgereview.com | 19

22. To suit the dynamic needs of dentistry, with all the latest materials and Speaking about this, the founder the College has brought in various techniques of dentistry so that they can shares, "The College has adopted two infrastructural changes and workforce cope with the changing needs of satellite clinics in a remote area. An development. The founder shares, today's world." implant centre and Tobacco cessation "Our hospital is well equipped to centre have been established in the practice digitalized cephalometric A Room Full of Accomplishments College." analysis, intra-oral scanners, aesthetic DBU has constantly been progressing treatments handled by well- as an institution. After the Dental Visualizing Growth experienced professionals." College was shifted to Mandi Talking about future goals, the founder Gobindgarh under Desh Bhagat shares with sparkling eyes, "Our The college is also stand out in University in 2017, it got the prestigious college envisions going providing various services such as recognition of 100 BDS seats. It also forward, improving and expanding the automated root canals with endomotors upgraded MDS seats from 02 to 05 in definition of community to include incorporated with built-in apex the Department of Orthodontics, more people, places and spread locators, radiovisiography x-rays Department of Conservative & information far beyond our physical Endodontics and 03 MDS seats in the available, advanced learning through reach and allow for greater Department of Periodontics, 02 MDS inter-departmental seminars, and individualization, creativity, and seats in the Department of various CDE programs delivered by collaboration." Prosthodontics, increasing the well-informed and clinically opportunities for students to avail experienced speakers. Adding on, he further says, "This place quality dental education. provides a platform for learning Dr. Zora Singh expresses with pride, through various advanced The College is blessed with a talented "So, our college educate the students methodology and technology that aid student pool which is reflected in in exhibiting various clinical activities various accomplishments of its pupils. in professional life, and also enhances Its undergraduates & postgraduates are one's personal and physical well-being presenting various papers & posters at in society through various extra- National & International conferences. curricular activities ongoing on the campus." They even are leaving a mark on society by various activities like Website : organizing camps regularly or by https://deshbhagatuniversity.in/dental All faculties in the setting up personalized centres. College have one of the objectives to promote entrepreneurship and provide education as per need of the hours. The educational philosophy of Desh Bhagat University (DBU) is based on three pillars: research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 20 | September 2022

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26. of he classes in a school had just come to a mid-break, with T stomach’s already murmuring that they are hungry. The start of the lunch break was known by all which was infused with the lingering and mouth-watering fragrance of the delicious food everyone brought. During this favorite time, agony had hit a child when that individual screamed and held those cheeks tightly signaling a jolt of pain that struck while chewing food. Only later, with checkup it was found that it was due to dental cavity. The scenario is not only amongst the young population but is also now a common health challenge that is not differentiated by the filter of age. According to WHO database, over two million suffer from dental carries of permanent teeth, and for children the number goes up to 520 million! The common causes elaborated by professionals is improper dietary habits, lifestyle habits, addiction issues 24 | September 2022

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28. and not practicing good dental habits deep cleanse and preventing fluorinated water could act as a natural regularly. This conveys the fact that periodontal diseases. The same is teeth defence and help in the journey taking care of precious teeth is facile advised by the American Dental of hygienic oral care. and very much possible, if started in Association, who suggest cleaning the right way. between teeth everyday with an Lastly along with personalized care, a interdental cleaner. It acts a preventive regular check-up would expand the bag The article brings to notice interesting cure for gingivitis, puffiness, or redness of benefits. ways to begin and build a good dental of gums. What it also additionally care routine to have healthy teeth to aid works on is building hygiene and a Adding Professional Advice the prevention of oral diseases, as positive mindset. According to CDC reports, eighty because many say that the route to percent of people will have one cavity happiness is through one’s mouth! What is done directly, should also be by the age of thirty-four years. And in implied indirectly and here it can be the list of common oral diseases, Let’s initiate good oral habits by diving done by inculcating healthy food habits cavities, gum diseases and oral cancer straight into the article! and a disciplined lifestyle. would top the chart. Common Interventions Eating Right As a step to prevent this, a self- Brushing it Aside Chocolates are like a best friend to initiated check-up should be followed Many opine that as exercising is for the every human being, be it in normal or every month, responsibly by each body, brushing everyday is for the challenging times. But regular individual of the population cohort. teeth. The desire to have visible white consumption brings a flood of dental smile begins from building a routine. issues. Following unhealthy dietary Professional help sparks emotions of habits that include a greater proportion reliability and guided care. It would The easiest thing to achieve this is of sweet food like chocolates, ice- also help to bring to notice any factors using a fluoride toothpaste paired with creams, sugar, or beverages like coffee, or signs of deteriorating oral health and a soft bristle brush that gentle gets rid or cold drinks degrades the gum health curate an early coping mechanism for the same. of all the bacteria settled overnight. It and may cause the enamel to weaken. is like having a dental spa daily. The Same goes for fried foods. The greasy activity is suggested by experts to be foods linger in the mouth for a longer Prevention is Always Better than performed twice a day – one in a time and initiates activity of acid-based Cure morning, and one before bedtime. bacteria, giving impetus to tooth decay. The rise of non-communicable diseases is now proving to be an economic This routine helps prevention of tooth Hence, it becomes essential to burden too. The twin challenge of decay and bad breath, while cleaning inculcate a dietary routine, that health and economy could translate the teeth off plaque and any food seldomly allows the intake of these into a less productive society. remains. While this seems like a small foods, but with a regular and increased activity, few important pointers are to portion of green leafy vegetables, Hence, an individual effort to prevent be kept in mind, these are: fruits, and other healthy options that dental diseases and maintain a routine Ÿ Changing toothbrush once in every occupy the platter largely. to build a good oral health would three to four months amplify into collective benefits, easing Ÿ Using a soft bristle brush to avoid Some of these natural product’s act as the burden caused by such non- gum injuries an automatic mouth freshener and aid communicable diseases. Ÿ Brushing for two to three minutes the process of cleaning teeth. Carrots (would prove to be more effective) and other cruciferous vegetables take a Everyday is a right day to begin and lot of time to chew. But this chewing form new habits. Integration of oral Along with this, the emphasis put by process leads to excretion of more care is a must for physical as well as experts on daily floss shouldn’t be saliva that cleans the internal oral mental health. ignored. structure of any bacteria or particles. And starting with an early intervention Flossing and tongue cleaning add to Along with this, staying hydrated is a is the key! the bacteria removal process, giving a must. Dentists opine that drinking 26 | September 2022

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31. Educator’s Vision "The greatest gap in the world is the philosophy. Use the knowledge power that our students are well connected gap between knowing and doing," to identify the gaps and put your with the information. Not only does - John Maxwell thoughts into action – the this, but they also know how to entrepreneurial way. disseminate derived information and hile knowledge is necessary knowledge to those who need it. for an individual’s growth An entrepreneurial mindset or the Instead of making teacher-based W W W and success, we actually entrepreneurship process can learning, let us focus on activity-based tend to forget the true reasons for effectively intervene to bring the learning. Brainstorming sessions, acquiring knowledge. Knowledge is a 'know-do gap' into action. The solution boxes, shark tanks, business process of enhancing capabilities and promising areas that need attention can pitches, e-clubs and mentoring sessions competencies that opens the door for well be addressed through knowledge. should be regularly practised in the opportunity. Is knowledge about The spirited knowledge creators, classrooms. knowingness? Is it all about knowing if academicians, researchers and something is 'Good' or 'Bad'? Over the philosophers can very well illustrate The activity-based learning invokes years, the academic practice has the potential and power of critical thinking and problem-solving focused on imparting knowledge in its entrepreneurship as a process of skills. Inquisitiveness gives birth to best possible innovative pedagogy. In knowledge transformation. Knowledge new ideas. Understand 'Why' before addition, universities and centre of to action is quite popular in medicines. 'How'. Identify the problem clearly and excellence institutes successfully made Medical practitioners and researchers then jump on the solution – essentially our young minds knowledgeable. contribute to addressing various following the pattern of researching, Journals, research articles, abstracts, current global health equity issues, and planning and refining the strategies and case studies are largely supported they have been quite successful in their should be the methodology. Actions in presenting a real-life problem to the approach. usually are avoided because of the fear students. These academic teaching of failure. Encourage failures, make practices developed students’ business Educators, universities, and excellence mistakes and offer flexibility to embed new knowledge into the system. acumen too. The global presence of institutes play a pivotal role in graduates as strategic experts in the inoculating the entrepreneurial nutrient It is essential that our education system area of technology and management is amongst the youngsters for building an create a mechanism that promotes proof of high-quality academic ecosystem of 'knowledge to actions'. action. The broad spectrum of practices. The transformation demands efforts of educators and academicians can offer a teacher and academics to motivate shape to this phenomenon of After working in the academic field for graduating students to think transforming knowledge into action so many years and witnessing the innovatively. Moreover, it is important through entrepreneurship. While transformation in teaching and learning to encourage an entrepreneurial linking knowledge to actions, multiple processes, one begins to understand the mindset by designing new content and challenges arise occasionally or process of converting knowledge into integrating it with the right frequently. The way our experts actions. It is not just about learning but methodology, assessments and co-created a way to understand more about the transformation of it into formative feedback. knowledge in a similar way together, action. 'Putting knowledge into action is Innovation' (Rochen, 2003). the action process can be initiated by Knowledge-based entrepreneurship is Countries advancing in technology, an important phenomenon derived involving various groups of educators rich resources, developed markets etc., from a Knowledge Spillover theory of with different beliefs, values and ideas. are the results of actions taken by that Entrepreneurship Posit which indicates nation’s Intellectual capital. the transmission of knowledge into In the end, a beautiful quote comes to Knowledge offers you the power to various commercial applications. As an mind – "Action is the foundation of all create new – a Schumpeterian academician, we prioritise ensuring success." - Pablo Picasso www.theknowledgereview.com | 29

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33. Addressing Gaps aving a tooth decay – is frequently misunderstood as a high-time for opioid misuse to seek pain relief. Communities rely on it as an efficient alternative to spending money visiting a dentist. In the mid-2021, more than 100,000 Americans have died simply from opioids overdose. This has become a serious public health problem, as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests. Such a phenomenon signals to dental experts the specific gaps in relation to affordability and access to routine dental care. Moreover, an urgency to attain an optimum level of dental care could be realized, perceiving the overall health direction of the population in general. For instance, people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and www.theknowledgereview.com | 31

34. other mental disorders have Prevention is Still Possible interventions for the betterment of oral demonstrated an association with high While a large number of oral diseases health. rates of gum disease and tooth decay. are being caused due to risk factors In addition, people consuming tobacco such as tobacco use, unhealthy diets, Eliminating Gaps in Oral Care and other related products are likely to and alcohol consumption, it could be Oral health care systems must be cause oral health problems. rationally modifiable. recognized and improved in the context of compounded challenges that To treat these oral-health associated Public health interventions in the impact the overall population within diseases, overall health becomes communities could be encouraged in their communities. For it to take place, essential. For this, an individual’s promoting a well-balanced diet, free of policy changes must be aligned with overall health factors, i.e., sugar and rich in vegetables, fruits, and the objective of reducing or psychosocial, environmental, and related flavouring waters. Information eliminating social, economic, and other physical factors, must be considered. could be shared to replace all forms of existing inequalities. addictions such as smoking, alcohol Let's dive into ways in which oral consumption, or chewing areca nuts. With regards to treatment and health and overall well-being could be prevention of oral health within a shaped. Shifting from the Traditional community, social and other related Approach of Oral Care determinants of overall health could be Oral Diseases Continue to Remain Whether overall health care or oral considered when developing treatment Problematic care, traditional approaches to care and prevention strategies. The oral health and overall health previously involved a preventive eye continue to remain the core attention of towards the elimination of diseases. Existing gaps in accessibility and dental practitioners, policymakers, However, the World Health affordability towards dental care could researchers and general public due to Organization has approved an oral be addressed and eliminated through its residing prevalence within health resolution in the year 2021 that the support of policymakers, further communities. shifts oral care from a traditional to a diversifying the region’s oral health preventive approach. This will workforce, and providing training For instance, nine out of ten adults in encourage and promote oral health accordingly. the United States between the ages of within schools, families, and even 20 and 64 have dental caries, a ratio workplaces. They would involve Wrapping Up that hasn’t changed since the last 20 timely, inclusive, and comprehensive It is a crucial time when oral health is years, as the New England Journal of care within the primary health-care recognized as the core of overall health. For this, it is essential that Medical depicts. Whereas dental caries system. relevant knowledge is being built, is considered to be a dominant tooth alongside the scientific progress that concern in childhood diseases, those The resolution confirms that oral has been made up to date. Doing so that are untreated result in pain and health-care interventions should be included within universal health will ensure that oral health has its infections. coverage programs, meeting the same complete integration into the modern agenda as noncommunicable diseases era of innovation and discovery. In addition, people are also stuck would. between seeking oral health support and tackling its rising costs. Every Lastly, policy changes and year, dental care costs in America have In addition, the WHO will develop a technological advances must be increased by 30%, with 25% being draft global strategy for tackling oral harnessed so that oral healthcare paid as out-of-pocket spending. The diseases in the years 2022 and 2023. inequities can be disrupted. Only then toll is even high for the underserved The objective would be to develop an could the health of people and populations, nationally and globally. action plan that would involve best communities be truly improved. 32 | September 2022

36. COLLEGE OF DENTAL SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL, SATTUR DHARWAD A Cons?tuent Unit of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University "Every tooth in a man's mouth is more decades. Dental education must go Established in 1986, SDMCDSH is valuable than diamonds." beyond teaching the technicalities of recognised by the Dental Council of dentistry and include professionalism India for undergraduate and ral health affects your life in and communication skills that the future postgraduate courses. It's a self- ways that are often taken for dentist needs. Such skills are best taught financing, non-profitable organisation O granted. Your mouth can in a student-centred way. We achieve with a vision of excellence, knowledge, reflect the overall health of your body. this on a day-to-day basis at SDM skills and service. The SDMCDSH is Therefore, taking care of your pearly College of Dental Sciences and situated in Sattur, between Hubli and whites is an important aspect of one's Hospital (SDMCDSH), Sattur Dharwad, at the northern tip of life. Dharwad, with the help of exceptional Karnataka, with a population of more infrastructure, versatile faculty, than one million. Hubli-Dharwad is the There has been growing recognition in facilities and zealous students. second largest city in the State of the dental profession in the last three Karnataka, after Bangalore, and is 34 | September 2022

37. The Best Dental Colleges in India 2022 known as a cultural and educational possible dental treatment and leaves no centre. SDMCDSH renders professional stone turned towards achieving the dental care to about 400 patients a day same. from in and around Hubli-Dharwad Learner-centered District. The college has also incorporated high- end equipments such as CBCT (Cone educa?on, The faculty and students generate new Beam Computerized Tomography), pa?ent-centered knowledge in the basic and applied CAD-CAM (Computer Aided Design – sciences with an emphasis on the Computer Aided Machining) systems, service and promotion of oral health and function. Zeiss Endo-Surgical Microscopes, community-oriented T h e a c q u i r e d k n o w l e d g e i s LASER systems and many more, disseminated through presentations at ensuring that students remain at the research for speciality conferences, workshops, forefront of their chosen field. excellence. seminars and publications on various national and international platforms. While conversing with the team at The Knowledge Review, Dr. Niranjan The institution seeks to inform the Kumar, the Vice-Chancellor of the public about the prevention and SDM University, shared his and the treatment of oral diseases through institute's journey and all the camps and dental health awareness pedagogical approaches applied in the September 1986 and it became a programs. institute and also mentioned the future constituent unit of Shri Dharmasthala vision. Manjunatheshwara University under the It's a matter of great pride that the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara institution has been ranked as one of the The Inception University Act 2018, on 19th December top 10 best dental colleges in India. The The SDM College of Dental Sciences 2018, as a State Private University in college aims at providing the best and Hospital was established on 16th Dharwad, Karnataka. www.theknowledgereview.com | 35

38. recognised as Asia's Greatest Brand in 2020. The college attributes its success to two visionary and eminent personalities among the so many leaders. The Two Eminent Leaders Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade is the Honorable Chancellor of SDM University and a visionary leader with a dream to start a Centre of Excellence in Medical Education and Healthcare for the people of the North Karnataka region at an affordable cost. The university has achieved many milestones within the span of less than four years under the guidance of Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade. In the present glory, he is spearheading the activities in more than forty premier academic and professional institutions spread across the State of Karnataka. Dr. Niranjan Kumar, the eminent plastic s u r g e o n , i s t h e f o u n d i n g Vice-Chancellor of SDM University, Dharwad. Under his guidance, the university and its constituent institutions Dr. Niranjan Kumar are in a growing pace and have received Vice-Chancellor, many ranks in the country. SDM University Vision and Mission Change is only permanent in life. SDM Dental College has always been The college is sponsored by the Shri premises as the hospital to the state-of- adaptive to changes, which is one of the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara the-art hospital and teaching facility that main attributes of its success. Educational (SDME) Society, which is a it is today. The institution has completed Dr. Niranjan Kumar follows a non-profit educational society, and it has 36 successful years with a glorious past "Learner-centered education, patient- been working under the aegis of Shree to boast about and is scaling new heights centred service and community-oriented Kshetra Dharmasthala. with each passing day towards a bright research for excellence." future. The primary goal of the institute is to Sliding down the mission statement, Dr. improve the oral health of the local The larger SDM Group of Institutions Niranjan Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, says, population and cater to their dental offers various courses in Medicine, Ÿ "Contribute professionally needs in the most sophisticated and Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing, competent general and speciality economical manner since its humble Engineering, Law, Social Sciences, personnel to meet regional, national beginning as a wing in the SDM Management, Naturopathy, and and global oral healthcare needs. Engineering college campus and rented Ayurveda. The SDM University was 36 | September 2022

39. Ÿ Foster strong community Ÿ Craniofacial Hospital - Established prosthesis, microscopic endodontics for relationships through research, in 1997, the institute boasts of an faster and better treatment options. In services and Collaboration. exclusive centre that focuses on this regard, the institute has signed Ÿ Provide an efficient, effective and Post-Trauma Reconstruction, Oral MOU with Carl-Zeiss Company for community-acceptable system that Cancer Rehabilitation, as well as advanced training in micro excels in education and service. Cleft-Lip and Palate Surgeries. endodontics." Ÿ Inculcate values in learners to be Ÿ Forensic Odontology - Another first- socially and professionally of-its-kind venture in India, With the help of these advancements, the acceptable." recognised by the Karnataka faculty of the institution inspires Government as a state-referral centre students to opt for research-based According to the established vision and for forensic dental cases. learning. mission of the institute, it encourages Ÿ The Department of Special introducing various unique learning Healthcare needs of Dentistry was Encouraging Research-Based programs. established to cater the patients who Learning require special needs and are Since the college's inception, it has Unique Academic Programs medically compromised. treated more than 11,00,000 patients in SDM College of Dental Sciences and Ÿ Central Sterile Supplies Department 36 years, which includes many critical Hospital is unique in many ways. One of (CSSD), where all instruments used cases. The institute has also provided the most highlighted facts is that it is the on patients are sterilised as per dental learning to more than 4,000 only dental college to start without an international guidelines. Undergraduates and more than 1500 associate Medical College. Postgraduates. Apart from the unique learning The college and hospital have been programs, the institute is also focusing The students trained here have made the functioning on the present campus since on providing global exposure for better institute proud by earning laurels at the 1991 and have carved a niche for itself as future opportunities. University level through bagging Ranks one of the finest Dental Colleges in the and Gold Medals. The proud alumni of country can have. Boasting huge 27 Global Exposures the college have been successful not acres of campus, which is a major As a part of upgrading dental education, landmark on the Hubli-Dharwad the college provides training programs highway. for undergraduates and postgraduates, exchange programs and affiliations with reputed International Universities. The college has nine speciality departments functioning with state-of- the-art facilities providing the best While stating about the global exposure The college is proud to possible quality dental care to the public. and facilities, Dr. Niranjan Kumar stated The college enrols 100 undergraduate that, "Besides exchange programs, the have an advanced Cone students and 45 postgraduate students in college is providing state-of-the-art Beam CT Scan (CBCT) each speciality every year. facilities to their students. The college is proud to have an advanced Cone Beam machine (Radiologic Apart from the speciality departments, CT Scan (CBCT) machine (Radiologic Diagnos?c aid) for the Dental College is known for being Diagnostic aid) for procuring images the first to gain credit for the following: for digital treatment planning of procuring images for Ÿ Oral Implantology- In 1993, the patients." digital treatment college developed India's first Department of Oral Implantology He also stated, "Advanced treatment planning of pa?ents. with the support of the renowned facilities also include Computer-Aided- implantologist Prof. Hans Design (CADCAM) milled prosthesis Grafelmann from Germany. and 3D printed restorations and www.theknowledgereview.com | 37

40. only in India but also across the globe, Envisaging the Future courses in all the clinical and non- serving as renowned dentists and After a long discussion with Dr. clinical departments of dentistry. The academicians. Niranjan Kumar about the institute's institution's future direction in dental activities, awards and accolades, he education includes: Apart from the students training further shares his future approaches for Ÿ Developing a competency-based programs, the faculty encourages the students and the institute's curriculum. research activities that facilitate development. He states, "The institution Ÿ Blending dental education into the healthcare improvements. The research has imparted future plans in terms of mainstream of health professions has been approved by recognised infrastructure expansion in clinical education Funding Agencies like ICMR and DST departments and offering new Ÿ Reform of the environment in which etc. courses/academic activities in the form clinical education occurs." of Ph.D. Fellowship and Diploma All these pedagogical programs not only educate the students but also bring achievements to the institution. A w a r d s , A c c o l a d e s , a n d Accreditations Ÿ SDM Dental College was initially being affiliated to Karnataka University Dharwad. Ÿ From 1996 to 2018, the college was part of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Ÿ The institute was the first outside college in the United States to host a team from the American Dental Association for accreditation of international dental colleges. Ÿ SDM dental college has been the only dental college accredited by NAAC consecutively for three cycles 2002, 2009, and 2015 with an 'A++' grade. Ÿ The institute is one of the premier dental institutes that is recognised by the NIRF (National Institute of Ranking Framework) Ministry of Education Ranking for its quality education. Ÿ The college also holds rank in the top 5 private dental colleges in ranking surveys by various reputed agencies. Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade Being an inspiration for the institution, Honorable Chancellor, Dr. Niranjan Kumar also shares his SDM University future plans and approaches for holistic development. 38 | September 2022

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