LEARN DENTISTRY AT ITS BEST WITH IDA
About the Programme
The IDA's Comprehensive Clinical Residency Program (CCRP) is the most extensive General Dentistry programme that provides participants with world-class facilities, allowing them to actively practise on ample number of patients with no limitations, guided by academically sound staff, thereby broadening their range of clinical skills in the field of dentistry.
The curriculum promotes the constant pursuit of knowledge and helps you feel more confident about opening your own dental clinic. This covers every aspect of clinical dentistry, including Rotary Endodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Exodontia and much more. Learn from one of the top, globally renowned educational institutions - the Indian Dental Association (IDA).
Post-graduation, residents will be qualified to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care of the highest caliber.
Key Facts
- The Comprehensive Clinical Residency Programme (CCRP) is an IDA-certified programme.
- A convocation will be held at the end of the programme and participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Excellence & Plaque which they may display at their clinic.
- The duration for CCRP is 5 weeks; the first module is completed in 1 week, and the second module is completed in 4 weeks.
- The 1st module is the Didactic module - it includes comprehensive lectures, discussions and pre-clinical work on extracted teeth and typhodont teeth.
- The 2nd module is Clinical module - this majorly covers hands-on on patients with exposure to procedures like tooth preparations, rotary endodontics, tooth extractions, anterior and posterior composites, and much more.
- Learn updated techniques in the field of dentistry to develop a quality practice.
- Exposure to state-of-the-art dental materials and equipments.
- Personalized attention due to small group size.
- Online mentorship by expert faculties post completion.
- Maximum intake of participants - 18 to 25
- The course is extremely competitive and applications exceed the number of place available each batch.
- A ‘first come - first serve’ rule is followed while allotting seats, so early application to the waiting list is encouraged.
- Payment flexibility - Book your seat with an amount of Rs 10000 only and the rest can be paid in fixed installments until the 3rd week of the course.
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It is held at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Education and Research Centre, Superspecialty Dental Clinic.
Track the location here. - Anyone who has cleared their BDS is eligible to enrol. If you’re an intern, get waitlisted 2 months before its completion so you can avail the earliest seat once your graduation is complete.
Topics
- Introduction to Contemporary Endodontics
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Fundamentals of Endodontics
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Pre-operative Assessment
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Access Opening:
- Demo (Under Microscope)
- Locating the Orifice, Extra Canals, Patency, Orifice Enhancement using Rotary and Hand instruments (Hands on)
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Working Length Determination
- Use of RVG in Clinical Practice
- Learn more about Electronic Apex Locators
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Cleaning and Shaping (BMP) with Rotary Systems
- Rotary Systems available in the Market
- Glide Path - Rotary and Manual
- Irrigation and Activation Protocols with the help of Ultrasonics for Complete Canal Disinfection
- Use of Intracanal Medicaments
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Obturation
- Master Cone Selection
- Different Obturation techniques to achieve the Perfect Seal
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Tooth preparation
- Fundamentals of Vital and Non-vital Tooth Preparations
- Variations in Preparations for Different Types of Crowns
- Occlusion & Bite Registration
- Impression Material Manipulation & Techniques
- Immediate Temporisation
- Shade Selection
- Metal and Bisque Trial
- Crown Cementation
- Crown Removal Techniques
- Post and Core
- Trouble Shooting in Fixed Prosthodontics
- Complete Denture (Video Demonstration & Discussion)
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Local Anaesthesia
- Intraoral and Extraoral Maxillofacial Nerve Blocks
- Pain Control and Patient Management
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Exodontia
- Atraumatic Extraction technique of Simple and Complex teeth
- Use of Luxators to facilitate Atraumatic Extraction
- Socket Preservation
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Minor Oral Surgeries (as per patient availability)
- Alveoloplasty
- Radicular Cyst Management, Apicectomy
- Space Infection Management
- Intramucosal Injections for OSMF Management
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Suturing Techniques:
- Wound Closure Post-exodontia & Minor Surgical Procedures
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Medical Emergencies
- Management of Medically Compromised Patients
- Emergencies that may present in clinic & Immediate Management
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Clinical Aspects of Basic Dental Pharmacology
- Antibiotics
- Analgesics
- Miscellaneous Adjuvant Drugs
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Surgical Disimpaction
- Radiographic Interpretation of Impacted 3rd Molars
- Case Discussion and LIVE Demonstration
- Post-operative Management
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Overview of Recent Advances
- Exodontia
- Wound Closure Techniques
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Isolation Techniques
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Rubber Dam Placement
- Advantages of Working with Rubber Dam
- Rubber Dam Setup
- Inversion of Rubber Dam
- Protocol for Rubber Dam Placement
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Gingival Retraction
- Retraction Cord Packing
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Rubber Dam Placement
- Matricing Techniques - Demo
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Know your Composites
- Bonding
- Anterior & Posterior Composite Techniques
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Vital Pulp Therapy
- Indirect Pulp Capping
- Direct Pulp Capping
- Class 5 Management
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Introduction to Periodontics
- Diagnosis and Clinical Case solving
- Tips in Predicting and Planning the Treatment
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Medical Prescriptions in Periodontics
- Systemic and Local Antibiotics in Periodontics
- Local drug delivery
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Periodontal Procedures
- Non-surgical vs Surgical Periodontal Therapy
- Various periodontal procedures like gingival curettage and root planing
- Management of Periodontal Emergencies
- Crown Lengthening Procedure (Demo)
- Soft tissue LASER (Demo)
- Periodontal Maintenance
- When to call a periodontist?
Indirect Veneer Technique (Demonstration)
Introduction to Dental Implants
- Fundamentals for Oral Radiology (Focus on the OPG & CBCT).
- Basic anatomical structure and their effects on implant planning
- Understanding of the early implants
- Diagnosis and treatment - An operative Assessment & examination
- Understanding the various components of the dental implants and their functions.
- Study of the Primary stability and Osseo-integration.
- Understanding the concept of surface treatment and osseo-densification.
- Understanding the types of Implant surgeries
- Single Stage & Two Stage surgery
- Overview of the suture materials, types of the flap and various suture methods required of implants.
- Understanding of the Taper Kit & its components (hands-on model)
- Use of the Physiodispenser/ Surgical Engine (hands-on model)
- Introduction to the Implant impression techniques
- Practical techniques and protocols for managing medical emergencies in the dental setting, including cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, and more
- Interactive sessions, simulations, and case studies to reinforce your learning and develop critical life-saving skills
Demo on Usage of Loupes
- Cleaning and Sterilisation of Dental Instruments
- Hand Hygiene and Disinfection
- Biomedical Waste Disposal
- Importance of Documentation
- Tools to be used for Documentation
- How to Document Cases
- Overview of Digital Impressions
- Intra-Oral Scanners
- CAD-CAM: Entire Workflow
- Chair-Side Demo on CAD-CAM Workflow
Design relevant Case Studies
Publication of Special Cases in Student Digest, Clinical Dentistry, JIDA, etc.
- Basics of Dental Photography
- Mobile Photography
- Easy Equipment and Setup for Clinical Photography
- Selection of Shade
- Selection of Material
- Clinic Branding
- Clinic Marketing
- Essential factors for starting a dental clinic
- Providing a roadmap for aspiring practitioners
- Insights on clinical practices, location selection, and finance aspects
- Overview of marketing strategies, staff recruitment, and patient retention
- Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry
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Behavior Management:
- Non-Pharmacological
- Pharmacological - Nitrous Oxide Sedation (Discussion and LIVE Demonstration)
- Pediatric Endodontics (Discussion and LIVE Demonstration)
- Basic Diagnosis of Orthodontics
- Importance Of Diagnosis At The Right Age
- Role of General Dentist in Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics
- Importance of Muscle Exercises In Orthodontics
- Importance of Body Posture In Orthodontics
- Case History Proforma for Dental Practice
- Importance of Consent Taking
- Relevance of Medical history - Common medical conditions affecting Oral cavity and its importance in treatment planning
- Special Attention to Management of Medically Compromised Patients
- TMJ and Lymph Node Examination
- Normal Intra-oral Anatomy and Examination
- Variations in Intra-Oral Anatomy
- Identifying common Intra-oral diseases and Oral potentially Malignant Disorders
- Pharmacotherapeutics in Dental Practice
- Pulp and Periapical Diseases, Space infections - clinical signs/symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
- Common Investigations to be performed - chairside and laboratory including radiology
- Various 2D radiographs
- Variations in IOPA radiographs
- Bitewing radiographs- when and why?
- Paralleling vs. Bisecting angle technique for IOPA radiographs
- Digital Radiography - RVG, PSP system
- OPG - How to read an OPG, common mistakes in diagnosis
- 3D Imaging Modalities - CT, CBCT, MRI, USG
- CBCT in Dental practice - What, When and How?
Programme Goals
- To learn how to put scientifically proven cutting-edge techniques in general dentistry into practice in order to deliver great results.
- Attain confidence to take on simple and complex cases and develop holistic treatment plans for their patients.
- Ease the transition into private practice.
Programme Benefits
CCRP encourages analytical and clinical development of dental professionals allowing them to expand their horizon in terms of theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills which form the foundation of their daily dental practice.
Upon graduation, you will:
- Function effectively: Actively connect and contribute boldly within an interdisciplinary health care team
- Increase your income: fine-tune your skills now and your work will speak for you! Stand out in the market and give your patients the chance to rave about the quality treatment you provide. Performing just one extra treatment a month could mean that the course pays for itself!
- Improve your job prospects: Build an impressive resume with the experience of IDA’s clinical residency and land a secure, high-paying job. Gain the confidence to open your own private practice and stop referring to high-value work elsewhere.
- Boost your confidence: The major fear of dentistry is because of unawareness and the absence of suitable guidance. CCRP is tai-lored on the basis of all experience levels to reduce your failure rate and, increase your confidence to take on more complex work.
- Update your skills: keep up to date with advanced techniques and become accustomed to new materials.
What our Participants Say
Facilities
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Education & Research Centre And Super Specialty Dental Clinic is equipped with the latest technology, sterilization standards and state-of the art instruments focusing on treating individuals from the under-resourced section of the population. Our patient education center embodies the mission of making every Indian more aware about oral diseases and its treatment.
Our advanced diagnostic facility for dental treatment and simulation lab provides international standards of education and training for dental professionals to hone their skills and become exceptional leaders in the healthcare profession.
Coupled with research, treatment only gets more scientifically sound and effective for both the patient and the doctor.
Accommodation
Considering the number of CCRP participants from out of Mumbai, IDA now offers verified and safe accommodation options at reasonable rates within a 2-3 km radius of the institute. Please connect with our team for more information.