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A CDE programme and hands-on session were conducted by the Department of Prosthodontics on 26th September, 2022, as a part of continual development programme.

The programme was inaugurated by our Beloved, Dean Dr Edwin Devadoss, Principal Dr Rajkumar. S Alle and Vice-Principal Dr. Girish. H. C. The programme was also graced by the presence of our HOD, Dr Shwetha Poovani.

Dr. Shwetha Poovani, professor and head of the department addressed the gathering and Dr. Sindhu introduced the guest speaker. The guest speaker for the programme was Dr. Khulood Al-Suleihi, BDS, MDS, FICOI. She’s an alumni of Department of Prosthodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital. She’s currently working as a Senior Lecturer at University Of Science and Technology – Sana’a Yemen and a consultant Prosthodontist at Dentaire Dental Centre, Yemen. She has keen interest in dental implantology and maxillofacial Prosthodontics. She has recently been trained under Daril Atkins in his academy, D.A Anaplastology, Bangalore.

The Topic for the CDE was on “Maxillofacial Prosthodontics A close look”. The programme had highlighted the tips and tricks of maxillofacial rehabilitation of eye, ear and nose and a detailed explanation of the methods and materials used in fabrication of the prosthesis. The session was well moderated by Dr. Suguna Priya.

The CDE program was followed by a hands-on session which was conducted in the Post Graduate laboratory at the Department of Prosthodontics. In this programme, Dr. Khulood, demonstrated the tips and tricks in the designing and fabrication of orbital, auricular and nasal prosthesis on models. The post graduate simultaneously fabricated the wax model of nose by the end of the session.

The programme was a huge success with 83 participants. It was an interactive session with a questionnaire checklist, an exuberant exchange of knowledge between the participants and the speaker. A good feedback was received from everyone.