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Cosmetic Dentistry – A Sneak Peek

Cosmetic dentistry is a lucrative area in the dentistry stream is drawing attention of lot of aspiring students in India. Cosmetic dentistry as the name suggests deals with enhancing peoples smiles and teeth. This includes the techniques like whitening, filling, bridges, bonding, veneers and more. This is the reason why it is also known as aesthetic dentistry.

We are all aware how a smile can transform the overall personality of a person and hence has always been a related to self esteem. In India cosmetic dentistry is becoming popular because people in India are now trying to look at the restorative benefits that it provides and how it can change the way you look. Even procedures like dental fillings are nowadays considered under this form of dentistry because of the usage of composite materials or porcelain to match the teeth color closely.

Here is a run down five different dentistry treatment options
Full mouth reconstruction – Sometimes, to enhance your smile its important to reconstruct your complete face that includes treatment around bone structure, muscles, bite and teeth. All this would be done to improve your smile and thus your face aesthetics.

Teeth whitening – This is one of the most common procedures that is chosen by majority of people looking for cosmetic dental solutions. This procedure deals with removal of stains like coffee, tea or wine, food or more through the method of bleaching.

Smile Makeover – Wish to enhance your smile, oh yes you can. Smile makeover is the treatment that helps you enhance your smile. Primarily it involves a complete assessment of your smile and then the treatment is worked out. This could involve either an implant or veneer or whitening or gingival sculpting or more depending upon the individual requirement.

Dental Implants – Just imagine a smile with one or two teeth missing. As horrible as it sounds, no one wants to wear that kind of a smile. The solution for tooth replacement is therefore a dental implant. Herein an artificial tooth root replacement is made by the dentist so that your smile remains intact and you feel confident enough.

Dental Veneers – This is treatment is used for filling up the gaps in between teeth. The procedure involves using porcelain or composite laminates that are used to repair cracks and chips in teeth to give them a clean finish. Adhesive bonds are use for the purpose.

There are many other procedures as well that are used in cosmetic dentistry in order to improve your aesthetic appearance and boost up your confidence.

World Aids Day

World AIDS Day – Scientific Program

World AIDS day” scientific programme has been arranged by Public Health department.
Presenters:
1.Dr. Swatanatrakumar Banakar
Deputy Director and State Nodal Officer
Karnataka State AIDS prevention society
Topic: National free diagnostic services in state of Karnataka

2.Dr. Balaji P.
Professor and Head
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Topic: Oral Lesions – A clinical indicator in HIV infection

Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital in co-ordination with the Extension Activities Committee and The Department Of Public Health Dentistry observed WORLD AIDS DAY on 5th December 2017. Activities were held all day to mark WORLD AIDS DAY.

The forenoon session of the program included distribution of RED RIBBONS to Dea,Prinicipal and all the Faculty, Post graduate students,Interns and students of various Departments of RRDC & H.

The afternoon session included guest lectures to mark WORLD AIDS DAY.
A brief note on the speakers and their respective talks is as follows:
1.Dr.Swatanatrakumar BanakarDeputy Director –Karnataka State AIDS prevention society delivered a talk on “Free HIV testing centers and initiatives in Karnataka .”

2.Dr.Balaji.P –.Prof and Head,Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology-RRDCH delivered a talk on “ Oral Lesions- An Indicator for HIV infection”

Head of Dept. and Extension activities Committee Dr.Padma K Bhat welcomed the gathering. The Faculty of Department of Public Health Dentistry coordinated for technical arrangements. The program was well attended by Dean, Principal, Heads of Various Departments, Faculty members, Interns, Post graduate and Under graduate Students.