POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ENDODONTICS (PGCE)
Introduction The Post Graduate Certificate in Endodontics is a programme of one year duration. It is aimed at BDS/MDS doctors. This programme is specially designed to improve the skill of learners in Endodontics. In this course the knowledge is imparted through the subject matter written by the top clinicians of the country, who are sharing their experiences about their own cases with you.
Endodontics is a clinical science, the more you practice ,the more you come across situations which tests your skill. The programme will brief you about all the aspects of endodontics which are imperative for know while practicing.
Objectives
Broad objectives are to: Improve the day to day working in Endodontics Provide details of all the common procedures and ideal way of working Provide ways to solve the problems encountered Provide knowledge about advanced procedures in Endodontics.
Eligibility: BDS (DCI recognised) after completion of internship
Duration: Minimum 1 year; Maximum 3 year
Admission fee: Rs.1,20,000 /-
No of seats: 7 to 8 students per centre
Admission Procedure Admission in this programme will be on the basis of an entrance exam which will be held once in a year. Selected candidates will then be called for centralized counseling and seats will be allotted on merit basis after applying the reservation policy of IGNOU.
Implementation
The students are required to attend the training spells at the identified / allotted dental colleges designated as programme study centres (PSC). At PSC’s, the hands on training will be of 30 days duration which will be completed in 5 spells (contact sessions) of 6 days each. The PSC’s are free to decide the timing of the contact sessions according to the mutual convenience of institution and the students. In addition to PSC, students will also be required to select a work place where they can work in between different contact sessions. Work place is the set up where a student works normally. This may be a Primary Health Centre (PHC); his own clinic or any other health set up in private/government sector. If the requisites in terms of number and the types of patients and facilities to perform the expected practicals are not available at the normal place of your work, then he/she is at a liberty to select a place where they could work to fulfill the requirements for your practical activities.
The other details can be seen in the Programme Guide given to the selected students.
Programme Structure
The PGCE programme consists of five courses. Three are theory courses and two practical courses.
The courses are designed on the basis of learning hours required by an average student. As mentioned above, one credit represents 30 hours of learning. The design of the PGCE programme in terms of credit distribution of the courses is shown below:
Course Code Name of the Nature of Course No. of Credits Course MDT-001 Fundamentals of Theory 04 Endodontics MDT-002 Clinical Theory 04 Endodontics I MDT-003 Clinical Theory 06 Endodontics II MDTL-001 Practicals of Practical 06 Fundamental Endodontics MDTL-002 Practicals of Practical 10 Clinical Endodontics
Examination and Evaluation
The students are expected to pass each of the components of theory and the practical separately. The two components are continuous/internal evaluation and term end evaluation. The minimum pass percentage for each component is fifty per cent. In the theory and practical, weight age for continuous evaluation is thirty per cent and for Term End Examination is seventy per cent The internal assessment of the theory as well as practical component will be done by the counselors located at the PSC. The Counselors and Programme in charge will make an objective and subjective assessment of student’s understanding of knowledge and performance of skill for both theory and practical courses Course Code Nature of Internal Term-end Total Course Marks Marks MDT-001 Theory 30(15) 70(35) 100 MDT-002 Theory 30(15) 70(35) 100 MDT-003 Theory 30(15) 70(35) 100 MDTL-001
& Practical 30 70 100
MDTL-002 Total 400
Know Your Syllabus:
The block-wise details are mentioned below:
Course I MDT 001-Fundamentals Of Endodontics /Credits: 4
BLOCK I -BIO - MEDICAL SCIENCES Unit 1 : Development of teeth and Pathophysiology of Pulp and Periapical tissues Unit 2 : Rationale of Endodontics and Microbiology of root canals. Unit 3 : Biological response of pulp to restorative materials and procedures BLOCK II -ENDODONTIC DIAGNOSIS Unit 4 : Conventional and advanced Diagnostic Aids Unit 5 : Pulpal and Periapical Diseases Unit 6 : Differential Diagnosis of Facial pain of Non Odontogenic origin Unit 7 : Endodontic Emergencies BLOCK III -MATERIALS IN ENDODONTICS Unit 8 : Irrigants and Intracanal Medicaments Unit 9 : Root canal sealers and Obturating materials Unit 10 : Drugs in Endodontics BLOCK IV - INSTRUMENTS IN ENDODONTICS Unit 11 : Manual Instrumentation Unit 12 : Rotary Instrumentation Unit 13 : Accessory Armamentarium Unit 14 : Sterilization in Endodontics Course II MDT 002- Clinical Endodontics I - Credits : 4 BLOCK I - BASIC CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Unit 15 : Internal Anatomy of teeth and its clinical significance in endodontics Unit 16 : Local Anesthesia in Endodontics Unit 17 : Isolation techniques and Rubber Dam Unit 18 : Radiology in Endodontics BLOCK II - ACCESS CAVITY PREPARATION Unit 19 : Principles of access opening Unit 20 : Access opening procedures for all teeth and errors faced in the procedure Unit 21 : Working length determination and apex locators BLOCK III - ROOT CANAL INSTRUMENTATION Unit 22 : Objectives and Principles of Biomechanical preparation Unit 23 : Techniques of Canal Preparation Unit 24 : Management of Atypical canals BLOCK IV - OBTURATION OF ROOT CANAL Unit 25 :Obturation techniques and recent advances (Why) Unit 26 :Obturation techniques and recent advances (When) Unit 27 :Techniques of Obturation and recent advances Problem Solving Course III - Clinical Endodontics II - Credit : 6 MDT 003 BLOCK I - POST ENDODONTIC TREATMENT Unit 28 : Post and core Unit 29 : Bleaching of non-vital teeth Unit 30 : Success and Failure in Endodontics
BLOCK II -PROBLEM SOLVING IN ENDODONTICS Unit 31 : Endodontic Mishaps Unit 32 : Endodontic Re-treatment BLOCK III - MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN ENDODONTICS Unit 33 :Endo-Perio Interrelationship Unit 34 : Pediatric Endodontics BLOCK IV -TRAUMATIC INJURIES Unit 35 : Classification & Diagnosis Unit 36: Management List of Practical Skills
The skills that students are expected to learn in each course are mentioned below. The Counselors will demonstrate each skill to the student. After demonstration, each of the student will be given scope to perform the procedure in at least one patient under the supervision of the counselor at PSC. There may however be some skills that shall be only be demonstrated to the students. The skills that students will learn in their PSC are to be practiced on patients in WP and the details entered in their log book. Students will find the details of each in the respective practical manuals.
A) Activities of MDTL 001 1) Sectioning of all maxillary and mandibular teeth 2) Access opening in all maxillary and mandibular permanent teeth 3) Access opening BMP Conventional preparation Step back Crown Down 4) Obturation Molar Premolar 5) Post Core preparation and fabrication Anterior Posterior B) Activities of MDTL 002 1) Anterior RCT 2) Posterior RCT 3) Bleaching of non vital teeth 4) Post core for anterior teeth 5) Endodontic Surgery List of Instruments and Materials to Be Procured By the Students
Consumables:
SL.NO. NAME OF THE INSTRUMENT QUANTITY 1. BURS
a) DIAMONDS 5each 1) ROUND 2) STRAIGHT 3) TAPERED FISSURE 4) INVERTED CONE
b) CARBIDE 5each 1) ROUND 2) STRAIGHT 3) TAPERED FISSURE 4) INVERTED CONE
c) FINISHING BURS 5each 1) STRAIGHT 2)TAPERED FISSURE
d) SPECIALIZED ENDODONTIC BURS 5each 1) ENDO ACCESS BUR
2. ENDODONTIC EXPLORER 2
3. ENDODONTIC CLEANING AND SHAPING INSTRUMENTS
K FILE (21 and 25mm)
SIZE: No. 10 1 packet each 15-40 5 packet each 45-80 1 packet each
H FILE 15.40 3 packet 45.80 1 packet
4. ENDODONTIC NICKEL TITANIUM INSTRUMENTS a) FLEXOFILE ( MANUAL) 2 packet SIZE 15-40
b) ROTARY NiTi FILES AND CORRESPONDING G.P. POINTS 5packet
5. ENDODONTIC FILLING INSTRUMENT a) LENTULOSPIRAL 1packet b) FINGERSPREADER 1packet c) FINGERPLUGGER 1packet d) HANDPLUGGER- DOUBLE SIDED 2sets
6. ABSORBENT PAPER POINTS 3packet
7. GUTTA PERCHA a) STANDARD 15-40 - 2packet 45-80 - 1packet
8. CARBORUNDUM DISC FOR TOOTH SECTIONING- 1packet
9. PEESO REAMER 1packet
10. G G DRILLS 1packet
Non-Consumables:
SL.NO. NAME OF THE INSRUMENT QUANTITY
1. INSTRUMENT TRAY 4 2. KIDNEY TRAY 4 3. PROBE 4 a) STRAIGHT b) CURVED 4. MOUTH MIRROR 4 5. TWEEZER 4 6. COTTON HOLDER 4 7. SPOON EXCAVATOR(long shank) 4 8. CONDENSOR ( round) 4 9. BALL BURNISHER 2 10. AMALGAM CARVER 2 11. GLASS SLAB 2 12. CEMENT MIXING SPATULA 2 13. DAPPEN DISH 2 14. PLASTIC INSTRUMENT 2 15. AMALGAM CARRIER 1 16. PLASTIC MIXING SPATULA 2
17 INSTRUMENTS FOR ENDODONTIC SURGERY a) PERIODONTAL PROBE 1 b) PERIO CURETTE 2 c) BONE CURETTE 1 d) MORSE NOOD SCALER 1 e) PERIOSTEAL ELEVATOR 2 f) FLAP RETRACTOR 2 g) ROOT END FILLING MATERIAL 1 CARRIER h) ROOR END FILLING CONDENSOR 1 i) FRONT SURFACE MICROMIRROR 1 j) CARBIDE BURS 5 18. ENDO BOX 2 19 AIROTOR HANDPIECE 1 20. MICROMOTOR WITH STRAIGHT AND CONTRANGLE HANDPIECE 1 21. GEAR REDUCTION ROTARY HANDPIECE 1 WITH ENDODONTIC MOTOR 22. RUBBER DAM KIT 1
PROGRAMME STUDY CENTRE GUIDELINES (Post Graduate Certificate in Endodontics)
Definition of Programme Study Centre (PSC)
A Study Centre established for providing necessary student support services for the programme of Post Graduate Certificate in Endodontics.
Location of PSC A Programme Study Centre can be in an Institution/Organization, which possesses:
1. Necessary infrastructure facility and academic expertise as per the school’s programme’s requirement for the conduct of academic support services and,
2. Willing to provide those facilities for the use of IGNOU students on mutually agreed terms.
For the programme of Post Graduate Certificate in Endodontics (PGCE) a programme study centre will be located in a Dental college and having following requirement:
A recognized Dental College with basic infrastructure. Having MDS course in Conservative and Endodontics Dentistry Person heading the department should be a full time Professor. The department should have adequate subordinate staff and clinical faculties available as per DCI norms. Library with Internet facility, which should be open to IGNOU students.
Infrastructure facilities in PSC
A programme study centre will have the following facilities: 1. One to two rooms for the exclusive use of the study centre. 2. Rooms or Halls furnished for conducting counselling sessions/examinations on Sundays and Holidays. 3. Audio visual facilities, like TV, VCD etc for using the audio and video cassettes of IGNOU. 4. Library with Internet facilities, which should be open to IGNOU students.
Procedure for establishment
The following steps will be followed for establishing a Programme Study Centre: 1. The basic information about the host institution to be provided by the head of the institution in the prescribed proforma (Appendix – 1). 2. On receipt of the above information, school faculty/ the Regional Director will visit the institution and hold discussions with the head of the institution and the management (wherever necessary). After due consultation with the school, the Regional Director will execute an M.O.U. with the host institution. (Appendix –2) 3. The academic counsellors for PSC will submit their bio data in a structured proforma (Appendix 3). They will be issued appointment letters only after the school approves their names to RSD. The eligibility criteria for the academic counsellors is provided in Appendix 4. 4. The head of the department should preferably be included as one of the counsellors for the respective discipline. 5. A notification will be issued from the RSD after the appointment of the Programme – in – charge.
Staffing pattern
The Programme Study Centre will be managed by a part-time Programme In-charge (PIC). The terms and conditions for the PIC will be as follows: 1. The Programme In-charge will be appointed by IGNOU in consultation with the Head of the Host Institution and Director, School of Health Sciences. The person recommended should be an approved counselor for the programme and is a regular employee of the host institution. 2. The Programme In-charge will be the overall in-charge of the Programme Study Centre and will be responsible and accountable for all the activities of IGNOU in respect of the given programme. He will report to the concerned Regional Director and/or the School of Health Sciences as per programme details. 3. For appointment/renewal of the tenure of Programme In-charge, it is essential that his/her tenure in the parent office continue beyond the respective calendar year (January to December). 4. The Programme In-charge will be paid lump sum amount for secretarial assistance on per student basis.
Functions
The Programme Study Centre will perform the following functions: 1) Organize counselling and Audio-visual sessions. 2) Arrange practical sessions, demonstrations etc. as per programme requirements. 3) Receive assignments from students, get them evaluated by approved counselors, send feedback to students and send the marks to SR&E Division and the Regional Centre. 4) Maintain records of activities and accounts. 5) Send regular feedback reports to the Regional Centre/School of Health Sciences. 6) Provide information about IGNOU and its programmes. 7) Generate bio-data of academic counselors and forward them to the Regional Director for their part-time appointment as academic counselors.
Enrolment
The Programme Study Centre will have maximum student strength of 6.
Funding Regional centre will provide advance money to the Programme Study Centre for expenditures as per IGNOU norms and will monitor the expenses. The payment norms are mentioned in the appendix-5 which will be subject to changes from time to time as decided by IGNOU.
The Programme In-charge will open an account in the name of “IGNOU” for financial transactions. Whenever the PIC gets transferred from the institution having PSC, the next PIC (to be decided as per laid down norm) will be handed over the accounts.The Programme In-charge will be given an honorarium per month and conveyance as applicable to the type of city.
Academic Counsellors will be paid honorarium towards each of the activities e.g. counseling, practical training, evaluation of assignments, log-books, etc. separately as per the laid down norms.
Expenditure towards stationary, postage, telephone etc. will be reimbursed as per IGNOU norms.
Reimbursement of contingent expenses related to the programme implementation as per the guidelines.
To meet the expenditure on secretarial assistance, the programme study centre will be paid a lumpsum amount per annum at the rate of Rs.5000/-.
The Programme In-charge will maintain accounts and submit the expenditure statement to the Regional Centre by the 5th of every month in the prescribed proforma. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
Proposal For Programme Study Centre of Endodontic Programme
1. Name of the Institution/Organisation ………………. ………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… 2. Type of Institution/Organisation: Teaching/Non-teaching
3. Name and Designation of the Head of the Organisation: ………………. ………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………. 4. Address for Correspondence …………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………
Ph. (O): ……………. Ph.(R):………………………… Ph. (M): ………………………… Fax: ………..……………E-mail: ………………………………. 5. Availability of resources for academic purpose:
Faculty Strength MDS Conservative and Endodontics Dentistry: ……………………… VCD : Yes/No Tape Recorder : Yes/No 6. Details of infrastructure facilities that could be provided for IGNOU programme without any charge:
Rooms to IGNOU : Nos : One/Two : Space Area :………… Sq. M. Class Rooms for Contact Sessions : Yes/NO Place for IGNOU Sign Board : Yes/No Library Facility with Internet : Yes/No OPD Facility : Yes/No Radiology Facility : Yes/No
The IGNOU norms for the Programme Study Centre has been carefully studied and are acceptable to the Institution/ Organisation.
Signature of the Head of the Institution
(Seal) Date : Place : INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Regional Services Division
MEMORAMDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U.) For Programme Study Centre
Signed between Indira Gandhi National Open University hereinafter referred to as ‘IGNOU’ and Head of the Host Institution,
1. The Host Institution will – Give 1/2 rooms with a space of approximately 500 sq.ft. exclusive use of IGNOU without charging any rent, for the office of the Programme in-charge and for audio visual. – Let a signboard of IGNOU Study Centre installed prominently at a proper place. – Make hall/rooms available for holding counseling sessions and IGNOU Exams. – Extend Library, laboratory, equipment, Dental chairs, X-ray Machine, out patient department facilities etc. to IGNOU Students for the given programme on mutually agreed terms.
2. IGNOU will – Pay contingent charges and other remuneration for counseling sessions, evaluation of assignments, holding exams, stationary, postage, telegrams as per IGNOU norms. – Pay an amount towards secretarial assistance either lumpsum or on per student basis, whichever is more, as per approved rates. – Will provide 5 sets of Self Instructional Material (SIMS), and audio video- cassettes/CD’s pertaining to the programme.
Agreed upon and signed.
On behalf of the On behalf of IGNOU Host Institution (Head of the Institution) Regional Director
(IGNOU)
Place: Date:
Appendix3
SELECTION CRITERIA OF PSC COUNSELOR
There will be at least one counsellor from Conservative & Endodontics Dentistry. The eligibility for all the counsellors is MDS with at least 3 years of experience. Teaching experience is not compulsory but preferred. Bio-Data Proforma For Programme Incharges And Academic Counsellors
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL SERVICES DIVISION Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
BIO-DATA PROFORMA FOR PROGRAMME INCHARGES AND ACADEMIC COUNSELLORS OF HEALTH SCIENCES DISCIPLINE OF SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Programme Study Centre Code ………… Regional Centre : Programme Study Centre : ……………………………………………………………………….. (Full name & Address) ………………………………………………………………………..
General Information
1. Name (in Block Letters) : 2. Date of Birth : 3. Present Designation : 4. Whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC : 5. Residential Address with Tel. No. : (Mention Pin Code) 6. Official Address with Tel. No. : (Mention Pin Code)
7. E-mail address : 8. Academic Qualifications :
DEGREE UNIVERSITY YEAR SPECIALIZATION BDS MD (PSM/O&G/PAED./MED.) MHA/MD (HA) / MD (CHA) / DNB (HA) MS DM ./ Ph.D / MCH DH & HM MBA
9. Details of Teaching Experience:
Total number of years of teaching experience: ……………………………………………
LEVEL POSITION NAME OF THE EXPERIENCE INSTITUTION (YRS.) Under Graduate Post Graduate
10. Details of Administrative Experience :
POSITION AREA OF INSTITUTION / EXPERIENCE HELD WORK HOSPITAL (YRS.)
DECLARATION :
I hereby declare that information given above is correct. I accept to undertake the tasks of academic counselling evaluation of assignment scripts and any other activities related to the academic functions of the Study Centre.
PLACE: DATE : SIGNATURE
For Use at the Study Centre
Original Degree/Certificates/ Marksheets have been verified by the undersigned and the candidate is recommended for empanelment as a part time Academic Counsellor for the following courses: …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………
Special recommendation, if any (Add extra sheet, if required) : …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………
PLACE: SIGNATURE OF THE COORDINATOR/ PROGRAMME INCHARGE WITH STAMP DATE : For use at the Regional Centre of IGNOU
Based on the self-attested photocopies of the relevant documents the credentials of the persons as stated by the coordinator stand verified. He / She is recommended for empanelment for the following Course: …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………
Special recommendation, if any (Add extra sheet, if required): …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………
PLACE: SIGNATURE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR DATE: WITH STAMP
For use at the School of Health Sciences Recommended for Appointment as a part-time Academic Counsellor
PLACE: SIGNATURE OF THE DIRECTOR DATE: WITH STAMP Bio-data for format for counselors of PGCE programme INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
Bio-data Format for Counsellors of PG Certificate in Endodontic Programme
Regional Centre : ______
Programme Study Centre : ______
A) General Information
1. Name (in Block Letters) : ______
2. Date of Birth : ______
3. Present Designation : ______
4. Official Address :______
______Pin No. ______
B) Details for Correspondence
Contact Address :______Pin No. ______
Phone No.(R) ______(Off.) ______
Fax No.: ______E-mail: ______
C) Academic Qualification
Degree University Year Specialization BDS MDS Any Other (Specify)
D) Professional Experience 1. Total Number of years of teaching Experience after MDS: ______Years
2. Details of working Experience after MDS Degree:
Position held Institution Duration Speciality of Posting
I hereby declare that the information given above is correct. I accept to undertake the tasks of academic counselling and evaluation of assignment scripts.
Place : Signature of Counsellor Date :
Recommended for Appointment as a part time Academic Counsellor.
Signature with Stamp Place: (Programme In-Charge of PSC) Date:
For use at the Regional Centre
Recommended for appointment as a part time Academic Counsellor for the Course:
………………………………………………………………………………………………… ..
Signature with Stamp Place : (Regional Director) Date :
Bio
List of PSC’s S.No Regional RC name PSC’s code Program study centre name Centre & category code 1. 10 Karnal 1044 p Govt. Dental College, Medical Campus, Rohtak – 124001, (Haryana) 2. 09 Ahmedabad 0987 p Govt. Dental College & Hospital, New Civil Hospital Compound, Asarwa, Ahmedabad – 380016, (Gujarat 3. 29 Delhi-2 07122 p Maulana Azad Dental College & Hospital, MAMC Complex, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002 4. 25 Chennai 25154 p Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 808002, (T N) 5. 23 Jaipur 2369 p Pacific Dental College, Airport Road, Debari, Udaipur – 313 024. Rajasthan 6. 22 Khanna 2241 p P B Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Amritsar – 143001 (Punjab) 7. 28 Kolkata 2897 p Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, 114, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Road Kolkata – 700014 8. 27 Lucknow 27144 p King George’s University Of Dental Sciences, Lucknow – 226003 9. 25 Chennai 25155 p Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Alapakkam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai – 600095 10 16 Pune 1680 p M.A. Rangoonwala College Of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, 2390-B, K.B. Hidayatullah Road, Azam Campus Camp Pune – 411 001 11. 49 Mumbai 1679 p Govt. Dental College & Hospital, 1, P.D’mello Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001 (Maharashtra) 12. 15 Bhopal 15108 p Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Opp. Gandhi Nagar, Bijasan Road, Indore –453112 13. 08 Panaji 1375 p SDM College Of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dhavalanagar, Sattur,Dharwad – 580009 (Karnataka) 14. 13 Bangalore 1371 p Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Post Box No.326, Davangere – 577004 (Karnataka) 15. 13 Bangalore 1370 p V.S. Dental College & Hospital, K.R. Road, V.V. Puram, Bangalore – 560004. (Karnataka)
16 15 Bhopal 15140 People’s College Of Dental Sciences & Research Centre Bhanpur, Bhopal
17 04 Guwahati 04173 Regional Dental College Guwahati-781032 18 36 Nagpur 1691 Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442004 (Maharashtra) Contact Address:
Prof. A. K. Agarwal & Dr Ruchika Kuba
Programme Coordinatior
School of Health Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068