Overview


The PG Certificate Course in Aesthetic Dentistry is a one year course offered by Manipal College of Dental Sciences at the Manipal campus.
It is a combination of three contact sessions, each of 6 days duration. The session will be held once in four months.
DURATION
3 Modules (1 year)
COURSE DETAILS:
This extensive certificate course is designed to provide a wide-ranging experience in all aspects of aesthetic/cosmetic and contemporary restorative dentistry. It will be a modular program with 3 contact sessions. The course will provide hands on experience on patients and active academic deliberations which includes review of aesthetic and related literature, didactic lectures, laboratory and clinical experience. Highlights of few of the topics included are as follows
Course Syllabus:
Module - I
Fundamentals of Aesthetics
Principles of Adhesion
Composites - Material Science and Technical considerations
Adhesive bridges
Colour Science
Dental photography: lecture and training
Patient demonstration and hands-on in composite layering technique
Module – II
Rubber dam isolation
Concept of Ceramic Laminate
Individual Tooth Characteristics
Occlusion and Face bow transfer
Impression materials and technique
Bleaching vital teeth- lecture and wet finger demonstration
Patient demonstration and Clinical cases on Ceramic Laminates
Module – III
Perio aesthetics - lecture and clinical demonstration
Simple orthodontic corrections - lecture and case discussion
Concept of posterior indirect aesthetic restorations
Resin luting cements
Concept of immediate dentin sealing
Gingival Tissue Retraction
Provisionals in Aesthetic practice
Demonstration for posterior indirect restoration
Exam
FACULTY:
As Aesthetic dentistry involves a multidisciplinary approach, faculty from Conservative dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Orthodontics are actively involved. Renowned resource person excelling in aesthetic clinical skill guides major clinical teaching.
EVALUATION:
The performance evaluation will be done at the end of 3rd module on the basis of satisfactory completion of all assignments, followed by an examination that will include written exam, VIVA and case presentation.
All stages of evaluation process are equally important for the successful completion of the course. Failure to undertake any aspect will disqualify the candidate from obtaining the certificate. Candidates, who fall short of the minimum requirement to obtain the certificate, will be allowed to repeat their performance in the failed component, provided he or she undertakes the test within a period of one year of the completion of the course.
Course Fees: 4,00,000/- INR (with accommodation & food)
3,00,000/- INR (without accommodation & food)
as on January 2025
CERTIFICATION:
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal will issue a certificate of training to successful candidates at the end of the 3rd Module of the training program. However, candidates will have to complete their assignments and have to fulfil attendance.
Key Dates & Deadlines
15
Mar 15 25
Mar ' 25
Last date to Apply
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Tentative Course Commencement Date
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Facilities

Hospitals
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training in dental procedures

Libraries
Libraries have publications on the latest developments in oral healthcare

Laboratories
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience