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ACTION TAKEN REPORT2019-2020

S.no

Stakeholder

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Action taken

Name of the program

1

Students

Toestablishpostings in the comprehensive (E.H.S) departmentandgeneral hospital.

Postings have beenallottedfor Interns in the casualty of our generalhospital and comprehensive department (E.H.S).

 

BDS

 

Tosetupanapproach towards mid-course enhancement

 

Periodic assessmentsto evaluate students on regular scheduleswere initiated.

2

Teachers

The sequence of topics needstobemodifiedfor more effective understanding

 

The issue has beentransmitted to the institutional board of studies for discussion at the university level as the syllabus cannot be altered at the college level.

BDS
& MDS

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Employers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interdisciplinary collaborationby incorporating perspectivesfromother departments

 

 

Continuing Dental Educationhas beenincludedin the curriculum and is being conducted regularly.

BDS &
MDS

Thecurriculumneedsto encompass laser dentistry.

Arecommendation forconsideration has been forwarded to the university.

4

Alumni

 

 

 

 

 

Students should be exposedtoimplantology at the undergraduate level.

 

 

 

An implantologyprogram has been added to the add-on courses and internsfromall departments are encouraged tolearn implantology.

BDS

5

 

Professionals

 

 

Programs that concentrateonproviding services to underprivileged and elderly patients need to be implemented.

 

Camps dedicated to service for needyandold- agehomesare being held

BDS&MDS

ACTION TAKEN REPORT2023-2024

S.no

Stakeholder

Feedback

Action taken

Name of the program

1

Students

All specialty departments should receive training on the latest techniques and advancements in dentistry, such as cosmetic dentistry

Suggestions have been forwarded for discussion in the institutional board of studies

BDS

More contemporary and sophisticated topics should be included in the curriculum to strengthen PG students’ comprehension.

The suggestion has been forwarded to the institutional board of studies for discussion at the university level

MDS

2

Teachers

To enhance classroom amenities to improve the quality of learning

The use of interactive whiteboards in classrooms have been implemented to support dynamic and captivating teaching strategies that promote students engagement

BDS

3

Employers

Employers’ opinions can be considered when developing the conceptualization of the add-on courses

Topic suggestions for value-added courses and credential programs were gathered from experts and alumni.

BDS

It is recommended to organize an orientation session for students on the use of magnification loupes and microscopes.
(2023-24)

An orientation event for interns and final-year BDS students has been held on the use of magnification loupes and microscopes

 

4

Alumni

Composite restorations may be used in place of Class III, IV, and V amalgam restorations.

The institutional board of studies has received suggestions due to the rise in demand for tooth-colored restorations and interns are trained for composite restorations

BDS

5

Professionals

Digital dentistry should be introduced to students.

Students are encouraged to participate in and attend various digital dentistry conference

BDS & MDS

ACTION TAKEN REPORT2022-2023

S.no

Stakeholder

Feedback

Action taken

Name of the program

1

Students

Tobeginamentor- mentee initiative

 

 

Mentor-mentee programme has been initiated to focusonstudents efforts by setting goals,guideand to improve their skills and to become better employees in workplace

 

 

 

 

BDS

 

Enhance the frequency offieldtripsforstudents

 

Morefieldtrips have been initiated for student enhancement

2

Teachers

It is necessary to analyze whether the topicsaddressedinthe course of study are relevant to current trends Thesuggestionis being discussed at the university level by the institutionalboard of studies

MDS

The curriculum atthe UGlevelmayinclude courseslikeaesthetic dentistry and laser dentistry. Suggestionshave been forwarded to the institutionalboard of studies for consideration at the university level

BDS

3

Employers

Asubjectcenteredon ethics needs to be included in the curriculum Periodically, dental ethics programsare offeredatthe college level

BDS

4

Alumni

Students must be trained in English language and communication skills, which will enable them tostrengthentheirskills inpatientmanagement. The recommendation has been forwarded to the institutionalboard of studies to organize a value- added course to improve patient communication and time management skills.

BDS & MDS

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Professionals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improvementincourse design to further optimize opportunities for extra learning and self-directed learning.

 

Libraryhoursare introduced and group discussionshave been initiated.

 

 

 

 

 

BDS

 

 

 

ACTION TAKEN REPORT2021-2022

S.no

Stakeholder

Feedback

Action taken

Name of the program

1

Students

 

It is advised to include morecontemporaryand advanced conceptsin thecoursesof study.

 

Suggestions have been forwardedto the institutional board of studies for discussion at university level.

BDS&MDS

2

Teachers

Standardizingtreatment methods to provide uniformity in clinical training Standard treatment protocolshave been created for all departmentsto ensure consistency in clinical training.

BDS&MDS

Provision of sufficient offline/ online facilities to access study materials forteachingandlearning.  

Constant internet access has been made available.
The library is keptuptodate with additional volumes, and students are urged to take more online courses.

3

Employers

Enlightenthird-and fourth-year BDS students as well as interns concerning procedures for sterilization. Sterilization orientation programshad been carried out in all departments.

BDS

4

Alumni

 

Pre-clinicalexerciseson suturing and wiring should be included in the curriculum.

 

Interns are madetolearn suturing and wiring on models.

BDS

Suggestionforhostinga gathering in institution premises  

For every academic year, alumni groups are present, and regularalumni meetings are held.

5

Professionals

AdditionalProgramsthat emphasize research at the postgraduate level need to be part of the curriculum. PGs are encouragedto workonshort- term research projects.

MDS

ACTION TAKEN REPORT2020-2021

S.no

Stakeholder

Feedback

Action taken

Name of the program

1

Students

 

There should be an increase in patient exposureandhandling of cases in General medicine & General surgery.

 

Requested managementto improvepatient flow by implementing the appropriate measures.

 

 

BDS

2

Teachers

 

It is recommended that the clinical quotas for both UG and PG be restructured for the current and upcoming academicyearinlightof the pandemic.

 

Discussion about the suggestion has beenpresented totheuniversity.

 

BDS&MDS

 

Owing to the pandemic, as there will be a shortage of clinical working hours, typhodontandextracted tooth exercises should beincludedinthe current batch.

 

Exercises with extractedteeth and typhodont areincludedin the current schedule.

BDS

 

3

Employers

 

Studentsshouldreceive pertinenttrainingandbe informedaboutthemost recent advances in the various specialties

 

The suggestion has been forwardedtothe institutional boardofstudies fordiscussionat the university level

 

MDS&BDS

4

Alumni

 

More hands-on training on RCT on patients shouldbeencouragedat the UG level.

Suggestions have been forwardedtothe institutional boardofstudies fordiscussionat the university level.

BDS

Specialty-specificdental materials ought to be taught in the curriculum.  

Educating students on these materials is another recommendation made to faculty.

5

Professionals

 

Workshopsandtraining courses on medical emergencies in clinical practice are recommended

Workshops and CDE programs for medical emergenciesare already in existence and are constantly
being strengthened.

MDS&BDS