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.
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PROCEDURE DONE |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Laser |
Dr. S. Balagopal is an aluminus of Government Dental College ,Madras from where he secured his BDS & MDS degree,following which 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 were he was the former HOD & Vice Principal. He has a dynamic academic experience for more than 28 years in teaching under graduate & post graduate students. Adding to his credit he has over 30 National & International publications. He has been a contributory author for 8 textbooks in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics .He is also Peer Reviewer for many national & international journals, Examiner DNB, Paper setter for UG,PG..
Dr Vandana James (Reader) has 5 years of academic experience. She has excelled in academics during her PG as best outgoing student. Has participated in over 17 National and International Conferences and has presented more than 10 papers and posters and has won 4 best paper awards. Has published around 4 research and review articles in indexed journal. Other remarkable achievements include applying for patency for a innovative dental device called angelotor. Her field of research interest is Bonding.
Dr. Shobana Shekar, currently working as a Reader in the Department of Conservative Dentistryand Endodontics (Since Nov 2020). Tagore Dental College, Rathinamangalam. Completed her BDS from SRM Dental College, Ramapuram under Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University in the year 2005 and MDS in conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from tamil nadu Government Dental College in 2016. She was the college topper in her undergraduation and recieved Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University Gold Medal for Securing highest Mark in the MDS Examination and the young talent award conferred by Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics for securing second position in National level Conference. She has many Publications in National and International Journals. She is also a reviewer in Various National and International Journals.
He has completed his BDS from SRM Dental College in 2011 and MDS in Prosthodontics from Sri Balaji dental college in 2014. He is presently working as Reader in the Department of Prosthodontics at Tagore Dental College, Chennai. His interest includes research and publication. He has around 10 publications to his credit. He is interested in Digital dentistry and research.
Dr.Sri Ganesh has been working as senior lecturer in Tagore dental college from 2018. He completed his B.D.S in rajiv gandhi university, bangalore in 2014 and M.D.S in Meenakshi ammal dental college in 2017. He has a publication in national journal, published in the year 2018. His current field of interest is retreatment endodontics and research.
Dr.M.Anisha Sebatni, [Senior Lecturer] has been in private practice and in the field of Academics for past one year. She has won best paper awards in the 31st IACDE IES National Conference, Kolkata and at the World Gold Restoration Summit - 2017, Chennai. She has a publication in National Journal. Her fields of interest are Nanotechnology, Composites, Instrumentation and Endodontic Microbiology.
Dr.Gayathri.R.S [senior lecturer] has been in private practice for past 1 year and academically oriented since June 2018. She has received university silver medal during her undergraduation and university gold medal in her postgraduation. She has participated in many national and international conferences and have won best paper award in IES-IACDE- 2015 PG Convention – Gaziabad. Her fields of interest are microendodontics, dental ceramics and composites.
Dr. Charanya working as senior lecturer in Department of Conservative Dentistry and endodontics , has finished her ug from Sathyabama dental college and pg from SRM dental college ramapuram. She has 2 publications to her credit. She has attended various national conferences and cde programs and has presented papers and posters. She has also presented a paper in world endodontic congress in oct 2018 in seoul, south korea. She is interested in both research and clinicals.
Dr. Sarath Sarathy has completed BDS from tagore Dental College and Hospital in the year 2016 and followed by his Post Graduation in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in the year 2020 from Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital. He has attended and presented in many National Conferences and CDE programs. He has published many articles. His areas of Interest includes Guided endodontic treatment, Regenerative Endodontics.
Dr. Sarath Kumar has completed BDS from SRM Dental College, Katangulathur in the year 2016 followed by his post graduation in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from SRM Dental College, Ramapuram. He has attended various National Conferences and CDE programs and has presented many papers and posters. His field of Interest includes Endodontic Treatment and Retreatment under Microscopy, Mishap Management. His hobbies include Photography and he is the incharge of Photography Club in Tagore Dental College & Hospital.
Dr.Anitha (Lecturer) graduated in dentistry 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.
Dr.Praveen Raj (Lecturer) has finished his undergraduation in dentistry in the year 2017 from Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital under THE TAMILNADU DR.MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. He has been in private practice and in Academics for over one and half year. He has actively participated in many state level conferences and in sports and cultural events.