NAAC - Institutional Assessment & Accreditation - B + (from 31/3/2021) Track ID: TNCOGN100628 / AISHE ID: C-45457. Recognised by Dental Council of India - Department of Health and Family Welfare,Govt. of India. Affliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University.

CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS

ABOUT US

The Department Of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics at Tagore Dental College provides education to develop competent diagnosticians and clinicians in the field of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases involving the dental pulp and the tissues at the root apex. We also exclusively deal with conservative and aesthetic management of tooth deformities.

We are armed with latest equipments like Operating Microscopes, LASER, rotary endodontic instruments including all latest file systems, Loupes , Radiovisiography, Intra oral cameras, Apex locators, LED for Aesthetic treatments, Ultrasonic micro surgical kits, Thermo plasticized GP systems, Fully installed Ceramic laboratory etc.

Exclusive cosmetic treatments like Veneers, Bleaching, Mid- line Diastema closure, Laminates, All Ceramic crowns, Tooth colored restorations etc are done in well sophisticated atmosphere under concerned expert supervision.

The endodontic faculty teaches a full scope of clinical and didactic endodontic subjects to second, third and final year under graduates and post graduate students. Our core competencies are Restorative procedures, Endodontic procedures, Aesthetic procedures, Pre Clinical undergraduate teaching, Post graduate teaching and Research in the specialized field.

LIST OF PROCEDURES DONE IN THE DEPARTMENT

S.NO

PROCEDURE DONE

I

AMALGAM RESTORATION

1

Class I amalgam restoration

2

Class II amalgam restoration

3

Class III amalgam restoration

4

Class IV amalgam restoration

5

Class V amalgam restoration

6

Class VI amalgam restoration

7

Pin retained amalgam restoration

8

Complex amalgam restoration

9

Bonded amalgam restoration

10

Repair of amalgam restoration

11

Core-build up

II

COMPOSITE RESTORATION

12

Class I composite restoration

13

Class II composite restoration

14

Class III composite restoration

15

Class IV composite restoration

16

Class V composite restoration

17

Class VI composite restoration

18

Anterior composite veneers

19

Anterior smile correction/ Enhancement (Diastema closure, Peg lateral modifications

20

Composite Splinting

III

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

21

Anterior Root Canal Treatment

22

Posterior Root Canal Treatment

23

Re- treatment of previously treated root canal

IV

SURGERY

24

Endodontic Surgery

25

Microendodontic Surgery

V

BLEACHING

26

Vital Bleaching

27

Non- Vital Bleaching

28

Laser bleaching

VI

LASER

29

Laser assisted bleaching

30

Laser gingivectomy

31

Temporary restoration

32

Intermediate restoration/Interim

VII

DEEP CARIES MANAGEMENT

33

Direct pulp capping

34

Indirect pulp capping

VIII

REGENERATION ENDODONTICS

35

Regeneration

36

Revascularization

37

Apexogenesis

38

Apexification

IX

INDIRECT RESTORATION

39

Inlays

40

Onlay

41

Endocrown

42

Providing Metal crown

43

Providing Metal-ceramic crown

44

Providing All ceramic crown

X

GIC RESTORATION

45

Class I – Buccal pit

46

Class V restoration

XI

MANAGEMENT OF NON CARIOUS LESIONS

47

Management of attrition/abrasion/erosion/abfraction

X

PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

48

Diet Counseling

49

Pit and Fissure Sealant

XI

MINIMAL INVASIVE DENTISTRY

XII

CARIES ASSESSMENT

XIII

DEVICE ASSISTED ENDODONTICS

50

Rotary assisted endodontics

51

Electronic apex locator

52

Electronic pulp tester

53

Laser

OUR TEAM

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Dr. S. BALAGOPAL MDS., MSc

Vice principal, Professor & Head of the Department

Dr. S. Balagopal is currently working as Vice principal , professor and head of the department in the department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Tagore Dental College and hospital. He has completed BDS & MDS in Government Dental College, Madras. He procured his MSc. in Forensic Odontology from Madras University. He started his academic journey from Saveetha Dental College from 1990 and later at Sri Ramachandra Dental College as HOD & Vice Principal. He has a dynamic academic experience for more than 32 years in teaching under graduate & post graduate students. Adding to his credit he has over 60 publications in reputed and indexed Journals. He has been a contributory author for 9 textbooks in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics. He is also Peer Reviewer for many national & international journals, Examiner for DNB, UG, PG. He has also continued to give hands on course and live demonstrations in India and abroad in the subjects of Restorative Dentistry, Esthetic Dentistry, Endodontics and Forensic Odontology. He has organized numerous National Conferences and 2 international conferences. He has been part of organising team in a number of International, national and state level scientific programs. He has received a number of commendations such as “Award of Academic Excellence” for the year 2017 from Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics (IACDE) ,“Best Academic Leader Award of 2018” from Indian Dentist Research and Review during Dentistry-2018, “Dronacharya Award” from Conservative Dentistry & Endodontic Association of Tamilnadu (CEAT) – 2017,“Pal Maruthuvar Aadhavan” from J G Kannappan Vasuki Trust, Award of Excellence for Promoting Dental Research from Former Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadas and President DCI, Dr Anil Kohli in 2008. He has been in Private Practice since 1984 at Chennai.

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Dr.VANDANA JAMES MDS.,(Phd)

Professor

Dr. Vandana James is currently working as an ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in Tagore Dental College. She is the CLINICAL DIRECTOR of KINGS DENTAL CARE. She completed her Under-graduation and Post-graduation from SRM Dental College, Ramapuram , Chennai as Best Outgoing student & Gold medalist . Pursuing her PHD from the same university. She has a two patents to her credit. She was awarded YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD from CEAT( conservative and endodntics association of tamilnadu). She is a DIPLOMATE of INDIAN BOARD OF ENDODONTICS (among first 50). She is the recipient of a Fellowship in Cosmetic Dentistry from Chennai Aesthetic Dentistry Study Club an affiliate of AACD (American academy of cosmetic dentistry). She is also a recipient of MASTERS FELLOWSHIP IN MICRODENTISTRY from SAVEETHA UNIVERSITY. Recipient of FELLOWSHIP IN FORENSICS awarded by INDIAN BOARD OF FORENSICS. She is an ardent practioner and founder of “Kings Dental Care” and “Kings dental Academy” and her expertise lies in MICROSCOPIC DENTISTRY, cosmetic dentistry, complex root canal treatments and lasers. She has presented papers in national and international conferences and was awarded best paper multiple times. AWARDED BEST PAPER IN IFEA 2021(INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE). She delivers lectures on national forums regularly and is the KOL of two multinational dental companies. Notedly she was the keynote speaker in the 12th PG state ANDHRA PRADESH CONFERNCE IN VIZAGH and also She was the keynote speaker in 11th PG Convention in Trivandrum . She conducts workshops on ROTARY ENDODONTICS REGULARLY in various forums . She is reviewer of many national journals. She has good number of publications to her credit in both national and international journals.

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Dr. OMAR FAROOQ MDS.,(PhD)

READER

Dr. Omar Farooq currently working as Reader at Tagore dental college and hospital. He completed his post-graduation in 2011 and is currently pursuing PhD He has presented posters and papers in various national and international conferences. He has good number of publications to her credit in both national and international journals He is passionate about vital pulp therapy and regenerative endodontic procedures.

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DR. C.S. SHOBANA, MDS.,

READER

Dr Shobana Shekar, currently working as Reader in the department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Tagore Dental College. She has completed her BDS from SRM Dental College, Ramapuram and MDS in the speciality of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from The Tamilnadu Government Dental College in 2016. She has done her Masters in Health sciences in Public Health from Annamalai University and PG Diploma in Biostatistics from Madurai Kamaraj University. She has completed her fellowship in LASER from LASER INDIA ACADEMY. She secured the 8th rank in the Tamilnadu postgraduation state entrance. She has national and international publications to her credit. She was the college topper in her undergraduation and is the recipient of the Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University gold medal for securing the highest mark in the MDS examinations. She has many awards to her credit which include the young talent award conferred by the Indian association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics for securing the second position in the national level in the speciality; the best speaker award in the Evidence based discussion in Tooth prints convention conducted by Saveetha Dental college; the young talent award and Young achiever award conferred by the Conservative and Endodontics Association of Tamilnadu in 2018 and 2020 respectively. She is the first runner up in the national level “Sculpt and Win” competition conducted by GC India.

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Dr. ANISHA SEBATNI., MDS.,

READER

Anisha Sebatni, MDS., currently working as Reader in the Department Of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Tagore dental college and hospital, completed MDS in 2017. Her area of interest includes regenerative endodontic therapy, micro-dentistry, mishap management, endodontic re-treatment and surgical endodontics. She is inclined towards research and has a good number of publications to her credit in both national and international indexed journals. She is also a peer reviewer for a few PubMed indexed journals.

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Dr.C.CHARANYA MDS.,

READER

Dr. C. Charanya is an eminent clinician and a passionate academician. She is currently working as Senior Lecturer in Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in Tagore Dental College and Hospital. She has completed her undergraduate from Sathyabama University and postgraduate from SRM Dental College, Ramapuram. She has also completed her fellowship in forensic odontology from the Indian Board of Forensic Odontology in MAIDS. She has attended various National and International Conferences and has presented papers and posters in various forums. She has won the best paper award multiple times in her career and has also delivered guest lecture at national and international forum with her excellent oratory skills. She has also completed various hands-on courses in regards to photography and lasers. She is inclined towards research and has a good number of publications to her credit in both national and international indexed journals. She is also a peer reviewer for a few PubMed indexed journals. She was honoured the Young talent award by the Conservative and Endodontic Association of Tamil Nādu for her remarkable contribution in academic and clinical field.

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DR.SARATH KUMAR, MDS.,

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Sarath kumar , currently working as senior lecturer in the Department Of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Tagore dental college and hospital, completed his BDS from SRM KATTANKULATHUR Dental college in 2015 and MDS from SRM Dental college Ramapuram in 2020. His area of interest includes regenerative endodontic therapy, micro-dentistry, mishap management, endodontic re-treatment and surgical endodontics. He has presented many papers and posters in national and international conferences. He has received the “Best paper” award” in 34th National Endodontic Conference, Mumbai. His hobbies include photography and sports. He is the chairman of the photography club of Tagore dental college and hospital, actively conducting programs in the field of photography and dentistry.

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Dr.N.AKSHAYA MDS.,

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. N. Akshaya, currently working as Senior lecturer at Tagore dental college and hospital. She completed her under-graduation in 2015 and post-graduation in 2021 from Sathyabama Dental College and hospital. She has presented posters and papers in various national and international conferences. She has won many awards during her post graduation. She is passionate about vital pulp therapy and regenerative endodontic procedures. She also owns a private practice in Chennai.

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Dr. VIDYA VENKAT, MDS.,

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Vidya Venkat, MDS., currently working as Senior lecturer at Tagore dental college and hospital. She completed her under-graduation in 2015 from SRM Ramapuram Dental College& Hospital and post-graduation in 2019 from SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and hospital. She has presented posters and papers in various national and international conferences.

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Dr. SUDHA R, MDS.,

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Sudha R, MDS., currently working as Senior lecturer at Tagore dental college and hospital. She completed her under-graduation in 2017 from Tagore Dental College& Hospital and post-graduation in 2023 from Adhiparashakthi Dental College and hospital. She has presented posters and papers in various national and international conferences.

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Dr. K. SARATH KUMAR

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. K. SARATH KUMAR currently working as Senior lecturer at Tagore dental college and hospital. He completed his under-graduation in 2016 from SRM Ramapuram Dental College& Hospital and post-graduation in 2021 from SRM Dental College and hospital. He has presented posters and papers in various national and international conferences. Her area of interest includes newer endodontic materials, vital pulp therapy

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Dr. NAZRIN,MDS.,

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Nazrin . MDS, currently working as Senior lecturer at Tagore dental college and hospital. She completed post-graduation in 2021 from Tagore Dental College and hospital. She has presented posters and papers in various national and international conferences. She is inclined towards research and has a good number of publications to her credit in both national and international indexed journals. She has won many awards during her post graduation.

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Dr. SUJARITHA. A, MDS.,

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Sujaritha A. MDS, currently working as Senior lecturer at Tagore dental college and hospital. She completed her under-graduation in 2006 and post-graduation in 2021 from Tagore Dental College and hospital. She has presented posters and papers in various national and international conferences. She has won many awards during her post graduation.

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Dr.SANGITA.I, MDS.,

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Sangita. I, currently working as senior lecturer in the Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Tagore dental college and hospital, completed her BDS from Sri Venkateswara Dental College in 2019 and MDS from Chettinad Dental College in 2023. She has presented various papers and posters in various national and international conferences and received the “Best paper” award in 23rd IACDE National PG Convention. She has a good number of publications to her credit and is more inclined towards research. Her area of interest includes newer endodontic materials, vital pulp therapy

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Dr. R.Rajashree, BDS., FDS

LECTURER

Dr. R.Rajashree, BDS., FDS Lecturer Dr. R. Rajashree, currently working as a lecturer in the department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Tagore Dental College and hospital, completed her BDS from CSI Dental College in 2014 and Fellowship in Endodontics (FDS) from Saveetha Dental College in 2022. She has taken part in Implant and laser Hands-on courses and attended various conferences, CDE Programs and webinars.

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Dr.ANITHA, BDS.,

LECTURER

Dr.Anitha, currently working as lecturer at Tagore dental college and hospital .She completed her under-graduation in the year 2006 from SRM DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL under THE TAMILNADU DR.MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. She has been in academics for the past 10 years .She is a member of IAGFO and received special training in “Gold Foil Restorations. She has attended various national conferences and has presented a paper in ORMICON an international conference in oral microbiology in the year 2013.

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Dr. J VANJULAVALLI , BDS.,

LECTURER

She has graduated from Rajas Dental College in 2007 under Tamilnadu DR MGR Medical University . She is working as a Tutor at Tagore Dental College from 2011. She has attended various conferences and workshops .

SPECIAL EQUIPMENTS

PG STUDENTS WORKING UNDER MICROSCOPE AND LASERS





UG STUDENTS WORKING IN PRE-CLINICAL LAB

EVENTS & PROGRAMS