Orthodontic Awareness Hour – Smiling Bharat 2.0
The Department of Orthodontics at Saveetha Dental College, in association with the Indian Orthodontic Society and Madras Orthodontic Study Group, proudly launched the Smiling Bharat 2.0 initiative through a special event titled “Orthodontic Awareness Hour: A Step Towards a Healthier You.”
This impactful program was aimed at educating the public and patients on the importance of recognizing and treating malocclusion for improved oral and general health. The initiative was presided over by two eminent guests:
·Dr. Sridevi Padmanabhan, President Elect, Indian Orthodontic Society
·Dr. Vijayadhith, Convener, Madras Orthodontic Society
The event commenced at 9:00 AM and witnessed active participation from faculty, postgraduates, and a diverse group of attendees. With a strong emphasis on patient interaction and education, the session was thoughtfully conducted by postgraduate students under expert faculty guidance.
A total of 52 people attended, in addition to several patients, making it a vibrant and successful kickoff for the Smiling Bharat movement at Saveetha. The highlight of the session was the one-hour talk titled “One Hour, One Talk, A Lifetime of Better Smiles,” which emphasized accessible orthodontic care for all.
The program was a unique blend of academic, clinical, and community engagement, reflecting Saveetha Dental College’s commitment to oral health outreach and education.
ICONIC YOUNG CLINICIAN - ORTHODONTIST AWARD - IDA MADRAS BRANCH , MADRAS ICON 2025
Dr. Arya has been honoured with the prestigious Iconic Young Clinician - Orthodontist Award by the IDA Madras Branch on June 29, 2025. This recognition celebrates her exceptional clinical skills, dedication to patient care, and contributions to the field of orthodontics. Dr. Arya’s commitment to advancing innovative orthodontic treatments and her compassionate approach have earned her admiration from peers and patients alike. Her achievement serves as an inspiration to young dental professionals striving for excellence and underscores her remarkable impact on modern orthodontic practice. Congratulations to Dr. Arya!
MASTERING CLEFT ORTHODONTICS - NAM FABRICATION WORKSHOP
IOS ZONAL PG CONVENTION
Our staffs Dr Murukesan and Dr Navaneethan conducted NAM Fabrication Workshop at IOS Zonal PG Convention, held at SRM Kattankulathur
MODULAR COURSE IN ADVANCED DIGITAL ORTHODONTICS
Indian Orthodontic Society in Association with Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College conducted Modular Course in Advance Digital Orthodontics
FIRST INDIAN POSTGRADUATE RESIDENT TO CLEAR THE M.ORTH EXAM CONDUCTED BY THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH
Congratulations to our third year postgraduate resident Dr Sneha Devarakonda for becoming the first Indian Postgraduate to clear the prestigious MOrth RCS Edinburgh Exam 2025
DIRECTED PRINTED ALIGNERS - DR RAVINDRA NANDA
2ND APRIL 2025
Our Directed Printed Aligner Graphy course on April 2nd was a huge success! We were thrilled to host the legendary of Orthodontic Biomechanics Dr. Ravindra Nanda, who shared his expertise on direct printed aligners with wit and humor. The event was graced by Indian Orthodontic Society President Dr. Sreedevi Padmanabhan and Dr. Vijayadith. Kudos to the entire Graphy team for organizing this fantastic event, which drew over 90 participants!
World Record for the highest debondings during a 3 year PG Program
Dr. Niharika Bhatia has achieved the remarkable feat of performing 104 orthodontic debondings during her three-year postgraduate program at Saveetha Dental College and was recognised by the World Record Union .
