Becoming a Dentist

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The following are the specific attributes used as a framework for dental education at Kamineni institute of dental sciences:

1) Clinical Competence: Graduates are trained proficiently by expertise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing oral health conditions. They are passed with the ability to perform dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more.

2) Communication Skills: Dentists need strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, explain treatment options, and provide guidance for maintaining oral health. The students are trained to expertise their oratory skills through regular conduction of micro lesson planning, roleplays, and seminar presentations.

3) Professionalism: This attribute encompasses ethical behavior, integrity, responsibility, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Dentists are expected to act in a professional and ethical manner at all times. The medical/dental educational unit conducts talks on professional ethics so as to sensitize the budding professionals regarding the importance of code of conduct.

4) Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Under Graduates are taught to adopt at analysing complex dental cases, making informed decisions, and adapting to unexpected challenges in a clinical setting under proper guidance.

5) Lifelong Learning: Dentistry is an evolving field, and dental professionals need to stay updated with the latest research, technology, and treatment techniques throughout their careers. students are encouraged to attend and participate at national, state and international conferences and conventions so as to enhance and promote skills.

6) Empathy and Patient-Centred Care: Students are trained through constant one to one monitoring so as to be empathetic and encouraged to provide care that focuses on the well-being and preferences of the patient.

7) Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Dentists often work as part of a healthcare team, so the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals is crucial.so the students are made to discuss cases on a common platform housing expertise from various specialities who would discuss and solve challenging cases with atmost ease and precision. This exposes the student to various types of treatment approaches as well as seeds a mindset among the student for a holistic treatment approach with a team work.

8) Leadership and Management: Annual conduction of sports and cultural fest are done so as to encourage the students to exhibit their talents along with their leadership qualities. Team competitions and team sports have helped to identify students project their leadership skills.

9) Research and Evidence-Based Practice: A commitment to evidence-based dentistry involves using the latest research and scientific evidence to inform clinical decision-making. Hence the undergraduates are promoted to take up minor research projects so as to seed the concept of research which is vital for a dental attribute.

10) Infection Control and Safety: Dentists must maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff, which includes knowledge of infection control protocols. A strict protocol to maintain the infection control is monitored in every department. Students are sensitized to maintain an asepsis workstation to prevent cross-contamination.

11) Technical and Manual Skills: Proficiency in using dental instruments and performing procedures is fundamental to the practice of dentistry. Students are trained to acquaintance the skills. They are exposed to various techniques, materials, technologies which could be utilized to achieve precision and develop their analytical and practical skills.