A case of Depigmentation was carried out at AHEAD Academy, New Delhi. A 24 year old male came to the clinic with discoloured blackish gums. The procedure was carried out by our new batch of students at AHEAD Academy, New Delhi. Gingival pigmentation is a major concern for a large number of patients visiting our clinic. The patients with excessive gingival display and pigmentation are more concerned aesthetically. Most pigmentation is caused by five primary pigments out of which melanin shows the maximum incidence rate. Melanin hyper pigmentation usually does not present as a medical problem, but patients may complain about their anaesthetic black gums. The gingiva is the most frequently pigmented intraoral tissue, with the highest rate observed in the area of the incisors.

Molecular Biology Class at AHEAD Academy

Online class was taken today by Dr. Seebu Dhingra. The topic of discussion was ‘Molecular Biology’. Students preparing for Canada and ADC exams attended the class. Questions asked in these exams were discussed, followed by a doubt session. Molecular biology is a branch of science concerning biological activity at the molecular level. The field of molecular biology overlaps with biology and chemistry and in particular, genetics and biochemistry. A key area of molecular biology concerns understanding how various cellular systems interact in terms of the way DNA, RNA and protein synthesis function. Genetics is concerned with the effects of genes on living organisms, which are often examined through “knock-out” studies, where animal models are designed so that they lack one or more genes compared to a “wild type” or regular phenotype. Molecular biology looks at the molecular mechanisms behind processes such as replication, transcription, translation and cell function. One way to describe the basis of molecular biology is to say it concerns understanding how genes are transcribed into RNA and how RNA is then translated into protein. However, this simplified picture is currently be reconsidered and revised due to new discoveries concerning the roles of RNA.

Endodontics Clinical Class at AHEAD Academy

Today clinical class in endodontics was conducted by Dr. Nitin Singh. The topic of discussion was “Canal negotiation and working length determination in RCT”. The root canal anatomy of incisors, premolars and molars was emphasized. An accurate working length determination of root canal during endodontic treatment is very essential. It makes endodontic treatment easier for an operator to remove necrotic tissue and prepare canals precisely. Various methods have been used to establish correct working length. These include use of conventional or digital radiography, tactile method and moisture on paper point. All of these methods have their limitations. Radiographs are subjected to distortion and magnification. It comprises accurate location of root apices. They are technique sensitive in exposure and interpretation. They also provide a two dimensional image of a three dimensional structure which may not represent real position of apical region. Furthermore, in many cases with conventional radiography, it is difficult to establish the actual length of the canal with a two dimensional image. It becomes even more difficult to establish correct working length with radiography when root canal system is superimposed radiographically by anatomic structures. In such cases, electronic method using apex locator is very useful.

Case of fused molar at AHEAD Academy

A patient came to the clinic with pain in his upper right region of jaw. His molars were fused together. The extra tooth was removed and the patient was relieved of pain. Fused/geminated teeth may cause esthetic, spacing, periodontal, eruption and caries problems. Fusion is an abnormality of tooth development, defined as the union at the enamel, dentine, cementum or pulp level during different stages of odontogenesis of two or more separately developing contiguous tooth germs. When fusion takes place, the pulp chambers and root canals may either be joined or separated, depending on the stage of tooth development at the time of union. The process of tooth fusion involves epithelial and mesenchymal germ layers, usually resulting in irregular tooth morphology.

Flap surgery at AHEAD Academy

 Many flap surgery cases were operated at AHEAD Academy, New Delhi. These cases were performed by students of clinical course in periodontics. Flap surgery is a technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery where any type of tissue is lifted from a donor site and moved to a recipient site with an intact blood supply. This is similar to, but different from, a graft, which relies on growth of new blood vessels. The purpose of periodontal surgery is to treat deformities and tissue loss created by the disease process, eliminating “pockets” of diseased tissue in order to create and maintain periodontal health. Techniques have been developed to deal with the gingival (gum) tissues and underlying bone. The objectives of periodontal flap surgery are to:

Eliminate or reduce pockets.

Regenerate periodontal tissues and their (re)-attachment to the teeth.

Create more normal periodontal form, function, and aesthetics;

Promote an environment more conducive to good oral hygiene practices and professional maintenance care.

Suturing Techniques...

Suturing techniques were demonstrated to the new batch of students. Different techniques were practiced by the students after the demonstration. There is a need for students to be able to make a logical decision regarding which suture materials to use in a given clinical situation because the choice of wound-closure materials may make a difference in wound healing and the ultimate functional and cosmetic result obtained. Basic suturing techniques were also reviewed. Knowledge of multiple suturing techniques provides versatility, individuality, and optimal closure of surgical wounds. Techniques that must be mastered include good eversion of skin edges, avoiding suture marks, maintaining uniform tensile strength along the skin edges, and precise approximation along skin edges.

Clinical class at AHEAD Academy

Clinical class in endodontics was conducted at AHEAD Academy, New Delhi. The topic of discussion was veneers and laminates. The types of veneering were explained to the students.. The step-by-step procedure of veneering was elaborated by the staff. The new students were explained the basic chair positions while operating a patient on dental chair. Porcelain veneers (also referred to as dental laminates), are wafer-thin shells made out of dental ceramic that are bonded onto the front side of teeth. Laminate veneers are restorations which are envisioned to correct existing abnormalities, esthetic deficiencies and discolorations. Laminate veneer restorations have two different types: direct and indirect laminate veneers. Direct laminates are applied on prepared tooth surfaces with a composite resin material directly in the dental clinic. Absence of necessity for tooth preparation, low cost for patients compared with indirect techniques and other prosthetic approaches, reversibility of treatment and no need for an additional adhesive cementing system are some advantages of this technique. Intraoral polishing of direct laminate veneers is easy and any cracks or fractures on the restoration may be repaired intraorally and marginal adaptation is better than that of indirect laminate veneer restorations.

Fracture build-up at AHEAD Academy

A 23 year old female came with fractured front teeth. A build up with composite was performed for her by Dr. Parth, a student of clinical course in endodontics. Composite resins are tooth-colored materials that can actually be applied to the remaining surfaces of teeth to replace lost tooth structure in such a way as to actually make them one, blending and exactly matching the physical characteristics and color of natural teeth, and actually strengthening them in the process. Most importantly, modern composites physically adhere by actually bonding to the two elements that teeth are composed of, dentin and enamel. Major advances have resulted from the study and understanding of how the crowns of teeth actually flex or give under biting force and how restorative materials can be used to the greatest effect in the way they interact. And, best yet, composites can be used to restore teeth directly — they are applied directly to the teeth in the dental office in a single appointment. That means no temporaries and no outsourcing to dental labs for fabrication, which also means less cost and time.

Implant Surgery Courses at AHEAD Academy...

A patient came with fractured anterior tooth as she met with an accident 6 months back. Implant was placed in anterior region by Dr. Aamir, a student of clinical course in implantology. He has cleared NEET exam and now doing clinical course in implantology. Students are free to perform procedures directly on allotted patients.

The Introduction to Implant Surgery Course covers a broad simplification of Course Topics, Course Objectives, and Hands-on Participation.

Below are a few of the Topics:

Implant Surgery Course

§ Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

§ Implants in General Dentistry

§ Prosthetic rehabilitation

§ Bone Grafting Procedures

§ Soft & hard Tissue Management

§ Pain Management

Course Objectives :

§ Understanding of Diagnosis & Treatment Planning starting with the anticipated prosthetic result

§ Understanding basic knowledge of bone grafting & ridge augmentation procedures related to dental implants

§ Understanding the role of implant dentistry in the future dental practice

Course Duration : Customized Courses as per requirement of the candidates ranging from few weeks to few months

Students preparing for entrance exams

Flap surgery at AHEAD Academy...

Flap surgery was done today by Dr. Mayank, a student of clinical course in periodontics.‘It was an amazing experience doing it all by yourself’were his words.

Flap Surgery at AHEAD Academy

Flap surgery was performed by Dr. Ankita independently. She was happy to perform it all on her own. She was glad to get such an opportunity to learn these procedures. 

Clinical class at AHEAD Academy

Clinical class in rotary endodontics was held at AHEAD Academy, New Delhi centre. They were explained the technique in detail. The pecking and brushing motions of files were emphasized. The students were then demonstrated the procedure on typodont teeth.

Next Batch Starts on 17th April at AHEAD Academy

Case of bleaching at AHEAD Academy

Bleaching was performed for a student with yellowish colored teeth. The procedure was performed by students of clinical course at AHEAD Academy, New Delhi.

Flap surgery at AHEAD Academy

Flap surgery was performed by Dr. Anjali at AHEAD Academy. A 46 years old man came with loose and dirty teeth. Flap surgeries are independently performed regularly at AHEAD Academy, New Delhi and Mohali centre. Flap surgery is typically done under local anesthesia, sometimes accompanied by oral anti-anxiety medications; alternatively, it may be performed under intravenous conscious sedation. After anesthesia has taken effect, a small incision is made to separate the gums from the teeth. The outer gum tissue is gently folded back to give access to the roots and the supporting ligament and bone tissue. Next, the inflamed gum tissue can be removed, and the tooth roots can be cleaned; if needed, the area may also be treated with antibiotics or other medications. Bone defects can be repaired with grafting material, and proper regeneration of the periodontal ligament can be encouraged by physical (barrier membranes) and chemical (growth factors) methods. Finally, the incision is closed and the procedure is completed. Performed by an experienced hand, state-of-the-art flap surgery has an excellent track record and offers well-established benefits. It's often the treatment of choice for relieving periodontal disease and helping to maintain your oral health — and preserve your teeth.

Seminar...

An online seminar on the topic "Dentistry Abroad" Seminar for NBDE (USA) was held today at AHEAD Academy, New Delhi. It was conducted by Dr. Jasmine Arneja who has cleared NBDE Exams.

The procedure to apply was explained step by step in detail.

·         A DENTPIN will be required to apply to take the test.

·         Electronic Notification of NBDE Eligibility

·         The timeline for processing your application depends on your status as an applicant. The eligibility requirements are outlined in the Guide. Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email notification concerning your eligibility to test and instructions for scheduling an appointment. Please check your spam folder if you are unable to locate the notification.

 Advanced Scheduling

Schedule your examination appointment 60 to 90 days before your desired exam date. Please remember, you may schedule your examination appointment with Prometric only upon receipt of your eligibility notification.

Rescheduling Examination Appointments

Reschedule your examination appointment by contacting Prometric. Rescheduling will result in a fee paid directly to Prometric

CLINICAL CERTIFICATE COURSE IN IMPLANTOLOGY...

Students are free to perform procedures directly on allotted patients.

The Introduction to Implant Surgery Course covers a broad simplification of Course Topics, Course Objectives, and Hands-on Participation.

Below are a few of the Topics:

Implant Surgery Course includes diagnosis & Treatment Planning, Implants in General Dentistry,  Prosthetic rehabilitation, Bone Grafting Procedures, Soft & hard Tissue Management, Pain Management.

Course Objectives:

§ To understand diagnosis & treatment planning starting with the anticipated prosthetic result.

§ To understand basic knowledge of bone grafting & ridge augmentation procedures related to dental implants.

§ To understand the role of implant dentistry in the future dental practice.

Post and core treatment is recommended for teeth which are severely decayed or structurally damaged. After a root canal treatment, the post is positioned in the root of the tooth. It can be used to support a filling or to hold a crown. Some posts are ready made, whereas others are made in the laboratory especially to fit the tooth. If the previous restorative therapy or dental caries has resulted in substantial loss of tooth structure, the abutment teeth for fixed prosthodontic restorations require a core reconstruction or a post and core. Small dentin defects can be restored with bonded cores; more extensive dentin defects that are often accompanied by previous endodontic treatment generally require additional support for the core material. A direct procedure with a bonded post is a viable treatment method. The decision to use either light-conducting all-ceramic zirconium or titanium as a post material depends on the aesthetic requirements present.

Biostatistics made easy at AHEAD Academy

Online assistance for biostatistics at AHEAD Academy

Are you looking for help in biostatistics? We at AHEAD Academy offer online  help for biostatistics. We have a team of biostatistics experts, who are capable to render you quality support for doing biostatistics for your thesis and research in time and by maintaining best possible quality. We help medical and dental students in doing hassle free biostatistics. Availing online help from AHEAD Academy is simple and easy. Students can contact us by phone call, email, as well as by joining at live chat method.

The service includes the following features like:
• Assured quality of assignments and projects.
• Timely delivery of assignments.
• Students can contact us any time they need the service.
• Advanced clarification support is provided.

We perform all popular analysis used in the field of biological and health related problems like Correlation, Regression, Logistic Regression, Odds Ratio, Chi-square statistic, Survival Analysis, and many more.

Introduction to Biostatistics course titled "Primer Course in Research Methodology & Biostatistics Bridging the gap between Research & Clinical Practice" provides an introduction to selected important topics in bio statistical concepts and reasoning. This course represents an introduction to the field and provides a survey of data and data types.

Most people have heard that heart disease is the leading cause of death in America today. But how do we know this fact to be true? Back in 1948, when a lot wasn't known about the factors leading to heart disease and stroke, a health research study -- known as the Framingham Heart Study -- was done on 5,209 people living in the town of Framingham, Mass. These participants hadn't developed any known symptoms of cardiovascular disease and hadn't had a stroke or heart attack. They agreed to be followed over a period of time to help researchers learn what factors lead to both conditions.

The learning activities include:

Attending workshops

Hands on session with computers and software packages

Reading and comprehending course material

Problem solving

Writing assignments

Tests

Group discussions

Course Contents:

Unit 1. Biostatistics

1. Introduction to Biostatistics

2. Sampling – Random and non-random sampling methods – Description, merits and demerits

3. Data summarization – measures of averages and dispersion

 4. Data Presentation techniques – Graphical and tabular

 5. Normal distribution – properties and applications

6. Standard error, Confidence interval and sampling distribution – definition, computation, interpretation and applications

7. Basic principles of testing of hypothesis

8. Test of significance - t-test, one way ANOVA, Repeated measures ANOVA, Chi square and Non parametric methods

9. Sample size in health science research – Basic principles and computations.

 10. Correlation and Regression

11. Software packages-SPSS.

12. Introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analysis

13. Measures of agreement (Kappa Statistics & ICC)

14. Logistic regression

15. Survival analysis

Unit 2. Research Methodology, Epidemiology and experimental design

 1. Epidemiological Study design- Descriptive, Analytical and Experimental

2. Basic experimental designs

3. Epidemiological Measures – Rate, ratio, proportion, Incidence and prevalence , Relative risk, Risk ratio, Odds ratio

 4. Reliability and validity of screening and diagnostic tests, ROC analysis

 5. Development of research tools

 6. Protocol preparation

 7. Proposal writing

 8. Report writing and publishing

9. Critical review of research report and journal article