Academia-Industry Interactive Program - ABSMIDS

A one day Academia-Industry Interactive Program was organised by the Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore on 11th July, 2018 on “Damon Self Ligating System” by Prof. Ramachandra C. S, Principal, AECS Maruthi Dental College, Bangalore.

The program comprised of:

• Guest lecture: Dr. Ramachandra spoke at length about the advantages, philosophy and practical aspects of Damon System with the help of several very well finished cases. The lecture was very informative and doubts were well addressed.

• Case Discussion and critical evaluation: 5 patients whose treatments are being carried out in the department using Damon System were discussed and critically evaluated. Prof. Ramachandra’s inputs helped in developing a different perspective towards planning the treatment for every case.

• Demonstration of strap up and wire placement: One new patient was called; diagnosis and treatment plan was discussed followed by strap up using Damon O self-ligating System and 0.013 Cu NITI arch wire insertion.

The entire program was successful in broadening the horizon and academically useful for the postgraduate students and staff of the department. Ormco, the industry partner partly sponsored the program.