The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Yenepoya Dental College, conducted a CDE programme on ‘Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice & Role of Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid in odontogenic infections on 30.03.2019 at the Indoor auditorium. The CDE was attended by around 260 participants including faculty members, post graduates and interns from various dental colleges in and around Mangalore.
The programme began at 9:30 am. Chief guest Dr. B Rajendra Prasad, former Director, PG Studies A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Dr. C V Raghuveer Pro-Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University, Dean- Faculty of Dentistry & HOD Oral Surgery Dr. B.H Sripathi Rao, Vice Principal Dr. Sham S Bhat, Secretary IAE & HOD Othodontics Dr. Akhter Hussain, Guest speaker Dr. Sahith Shetty, Organizing Chairman Dr. Joyce Sequeira and Organizing Secretary Dr. Jagadish Chandra were present on the dais.
Following an invocation, Dr. B.H Sripathi Rao welcomed the gathering & gave an overview of the programme. The dignitaries on the dais inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. The chief guest Dr Rajendra Prasad addressed the gathering which was followed by the Presidential address by Dr C.V Raghuveer. Momentos of appreciation were presented to the chief guest and the guest speaker. The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Vinayakrishna which was followed by tea & refreshments.
The scientific session included talks on ‘Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice’ by Dr. Sahith Shetty, Associate Professor JSS Dental College, Mysore & ‘Role of Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid in odontogenic infections’ by Dr. Jagadish Chandra, Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yenepoya Dental College. The programme concluded at 1:30 pm and was followed by lunch. Participation certificates were presented to all delegates.
