OVERVIEW
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics is the branch of dentistry which deals with the treatment of caries, malformed, discolored, unesthetic, or fractured teeth and Endodontics deals with treatment of pulpal and periapical diseases and dental pain management. This department aims at preserving the natural tooth either by simple filling or by root canal therapy, which otherwise would have been extracted, thus making them functional for a life time. There are 9 trained and dedicated MDS staffs to overlook the matters of the Department. We have Undergraduate and Post graduate students in our department. Our training for students starts from the 1st year onwards. The first 2 years of the BDS course are when we train students to work on models and simulated phantom heads to attune them in the fineness of the work so that they are prepared well when they enter clinics in 3rd year where they have to work on patients. The students are trained to provide aesthetic restorations, silver fillings (amalgam) and anterior root canal treatment at the Undergraduate level. At the Post graduate level, they are trained for more where in addition to what the undergraduates do, they also perform root canals in the posteriors, Endodontic microsurgery, Procedures under operating microscope, Aesthetic procedures including veneers and Bleaching,inlays, revascularization and regeneration procedures. Our department has a detailed “Preclinical Manual” for the use of students in the Preclinical conservative department. Through attending CDE courses, hands on courses and Conferences, both the students and the staffs stay updated. Our Post Graduate students and staffs present papers and posters in National and International conferences. They also publish articles in well-established journals.
VISION
To be a Centre of excellence in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics through quality education, advanced clinical care, innovative research and community-oriented dental services, dedicated to preserving natural dentition and improving oral health.
MISSION
- Quality Education: To provide comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate education in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics through modern teaching methodologies, outcome-based learning and evidence-based practice.
- Clinical Excellence: To train students in advanced diagnostic and clinical skills for the prevention, restoration and endodontic management of dental diseases while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Research and Innovation: To promote research activities, scientific inquiry and innovation in restorative dentistry, dental materials and endodontic therapy for advancement of knowledge and improved treatment outcomes.
- Patient-Centered Care: To deliver ethical, affordable and evidence-based restorative and endodontic treatments with emphasis on preservation of natural teeth.
- Community Oral Health: To contribute to community oral health by conducting dental camps, outreach programs and preventive dentistry initiatives aimed at early diagnosis and management of dental diseases.
- Professional Ethics and Values: To instill professional ethics, integrity, compassion and responsibility in students and faculty for delivering responsible dental practice.
- Skill Development and Lifelong Learning: To encourage continuous professional development, clinical skill enhancement and lifelong learning among students and faculty.
- Academic and Institutional Development: To strengthen academic excellence through faculty development, interdisciplinary collaboration and adoption of modern technologies in dental education and patient care.
FACULTY LIST
UG FACILITY
The provision of various treatment procedures begins with training the students on simulators as pre-clinical training. The department has a well equiped phantom laboratory with simulators and, complete assembly including airotor connections for appropriate training concerned with different treatment modalities. Students are also well trained in academics and patient management at undergraduate level. This includes Amalgam restorations, aesthetic restorations and anterior root canal treatments.
SEMINAR ROOM
PRECLINICAL PHANTOM LAB
PG FACILITY
- Treatment modalities include restorative procedures for carious teeth and other defects of the teeth like fracture, attrition, erosion, abrasion. Our branch also deals with esthetic dentistry where in various esthetic treatments like Smile design, Diastema closure, Veneers; Tooth whitening (Vital and Non vital bleaching) are rendered to the patients. The Department improves the smile and appearance of the patients that help to enhance the confidence and self-esteem of the patients who are conscious about their oral health and appearance.
- Endodontic treatment is performed in teeth with pulpal diseases. Every attempt is made to salvage the badly mutilated teeth, irrespective of the age of the patient bringing the teeth back to normal function and esthetics.
- In cases requiring advanced treatment options, procedures like Full mouth rehabilitation, guided endodontics Hemisection, Radisection, Apicectomy Splinting, Indirect esthetic restorations like porcelain/Composite inlays and onlays, Veneers, Endodontic crowns, Root canal treatment under General Anesthesia and we specialize in inter departmental management of cases.
- The department has advanced equipments like the latest surgical operating microscope, Endosonics, Advanced digital radiography like RVG, PSP, Lasers, LED light curing unit, Composites, Air abrasive polishing system, Plasma arc office bleaching equipment, Apex Locators, Endomotors, various thermoplasticized obturating systems like Thermafil and Instrument retrieval kits.
- There is a well established sterilization room which has B class autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners which adhere to stringent aseptic protocols
- The department has a well equipped operatory for surgical endodontic procedures with surgical operating microscope with microsurgical instruments and a well equipped ceramic and casting laboratory.
- The Department is also equipped with a well stocked Departmental library.
PG section/TN Dr MGR medical university medal for conservative dentistry
LAB FACILITY
We have a well equipped and spacious central casting lab. We also have an attached
advanced digital dentistry lab.
PROGRAMS
Cons endo day celebration 2023
Cons endo day celebration -2024
Guest lecture sessions in accordance with Cons endo day 2024
Hands on programs
Quiz competition
INAUGURATION OF THE NEW DEPARTMENT
CLINICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
CLINICAL AREA FOR MICROSCOPIC ENDODONTICS
AESTHETIC CLINIC
INDIVIDUAL CABINS FOR POSTGRADUATES
PG-PRECLINICAL AREA
PG-DEPARTMENT LIBRARY
PG STERILIZATION AREA
DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY
CELEBRATING CONS-ENDO DAY WITH OUR HONOURABLE CHAIRMAN
SALIENT FEATURES
- The most important aspect is that the department has enthusiastic, highly qualified, committed & dedicated staff. The expertise and clinical experience of staff is par excellence.
- The main concern of the department is the service rendered to the patients. The department always has a progressive vision as far as quality of the treatment rendered to the patients is concerned aligning with the departmental motto ‘ Doctor Treats God Cures’
- The department has two well equipped clinical sections; one for the undergraduate students where the basic treatment procedures are done and one for the postgraduate students where all the advanced treatments are performed.
- The department encompasses a seminar hall with the latest smart presentation gadgets.
- The Department has been equipped with the latest microscope also having the latest in endosonics.
- Each postgraduate is trained in handling patients with the dental operating microscope and with ultrasonic equipment.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
- Dr Arvind Kumar A, Professor & Head, is the current Joint Secretary of Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics (IACDE) and is also on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics .
- Dr Arvind Kumar A, Professor & HOD, won Master Class Award from Conservative dentistry and Endodontics Association of Tamilnadu in 2017
- Dr Arvind Kumar A, Professor & HOD, won ISSN Best International Researcher award for a publication in 2025.
- Dr Nagaraj NJ, Reader won “INSC RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD 2022” for the work ‘Comparative evaluation of Fracture resistance of root dentin treated with Calendula officinalis and Calcium hydroxide as Intracanal medicaments-An Invitro study.
- Dr Beautlin JS, Senior lecturer won ISDR Prof . B. Sivapadhasundharam Medal for Best faculty presentation in 2024.
- Dr Beautlin JS, Senior lecturer won ISSN Best International Researcher Award for a publication in 2025.
- Dr Sheerin, a post graduate student won TN M.G.R UNIVERSITY Medal for securing highest mark in MDS-2017 examination.
- Dr. Joselin, a post graduate student won TN M.G.R UNIVERSITY Medal for securing highest mark in MDS-2021 examination
- Dr Beautlin JS, a post graduate student won TN M.G.R UNIVERSITY Medal for securing highest mark in MDS-2023 examination.
- Our postgraduate students have won numerous prizes and competitions at various National and International conferences.
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Surgical Microscopes and Dental Loupes
- Laser
- Bleaching unit
- PSP and Radiovisiography
- Instrument retrieval kits
- Rubberdam kits
- Thermoplastisized obturation devices
- Irrigant activation systems
- Apex locators
- Electric Pulp tester
- B Class autoclaves
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHES AND ONGOING STUDIES
Dr Santhoshi (III Year PG)
- Evaluation of probiotics on endodontic pathogens enterococcus faecalis, candida albicans for root canal disinfection – An in-vitro study using Confocal laser microscopy
- Evaluation of Antimicrobial activity of two commercially available probiotics against candida albicans: An invitro study
- Efficiency of different endodontics irrigation and activation systems using self-adjusting files/ XP endo shaper files: An invitro study
- Evaluation of Antimicrobial activity of two commercially available probiotics against E faecalis: An invitro study
- Coronal discoloration of different intracanal medicaments using Spectrophotometer: An invitro study.
Dr Veni Sowmya (III year PG)
- Comparative evaluation of the fracture resistance and microhardness of radicular dentin on exposure to different intracanal medicaments: An invitro study
- Dissolving efficacy of different solvents on gutta-percha at different immersion time intervals: An invitro study
- Comparative evaluation of the viability of periodontal ligament cells by using Acalypha indica as a storage medium for an avulsed tooth at different time intervals: An invitro study
- Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of different intracanal medicaments against E.faecalis: An invitro study
- Comparative evaluation of smear layer removal efficacy of various irrigating solutions by using scanning electron microscopy: An invitro study
- Comparative evaluation of smear layer removal efficacy of leaf extract of L.ocimum basilium at various concentrations by using scanning electron microscopy: An invitro study.
Dr Gnanavishakan (II year PG)
- Comparative evaluation of effect of three antioxidants on shear bond strength of composite resin to bleached enamel: An invitro study
- Comparative evaluation of remineralization potential of a novel nanohydroxyapatite paste containing delphinidin on early carious lesion – An invitro study
- Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of novel nanohydroxyapatite paste containing blueberry extract against multispecies biofilm: A Confocal laser scanning electron microscopy study.
- Analysing the phytochemical antibacterial and insilico molecular docking of ethanolic extract of Bilimbi fruit against E.feacalis and S.mutans.
Dr Rohith (II year PG)
- Comparative evaluation of antibacterial efficacy and antibiofilm effect of plectranthus amboinicus and acalypha indica as root canal irrigants against multispecies endodontic biofilm: an in vitro study
- Effect of various haemostatic agents on push out bond strength of MTA when used for Furcal perforation repair: An invitro study.
- Comparative evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Two Herbal Extracts as Root Canal Irrigants – An invitro Study
- Comparative evaluation of effect of various haemostatic agents on microleakage of class 5 giomer restoration: An invitro study
Dr Pinky Ruskin (I year PG)
- Comparative evalauation of smear layer removal efficacy and dentin microhardness using Ethylene diamine di succinic acid (EDDS), Methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA) and Ethylene diamine tetraacaetic acid (EDTA) as endodontic irrigants: An invitro study
Dr Grace Emarald S (I year PG)
1. Comparative evaluation of pushout bond strength and sealing ability of AH plus, AH plus Ribbon, MTA fillapex and Proroot biosealer: An invitro study
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Dental caries management and tooth restorations
- Geriatric endodontic therapy
- Biomimetic restorations
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Composite restorations (anterior and posterior)
- Aesthetic restorations including direct and indirect veneers
- Root canal treatment (RCT)
- Retreatment of failed root canal therapy
- Post and core restorations
- Vital and Non-vital bleaching
- Management of dental trauma
- Endodontic management of immature teeth
- Management of endodontic-periodontal lesions