iDentistry The Journal September-December 2017 | Page 31

The Journal
*Dr. Yesh Sharma
Burgeoning of CDE Programs in India - A Boon
“Smile is a cooling system of heart ,sparkling system of eyes ,lighting system of face ,relaxing system
of mind ,so Activate all system with your sweet smile on your face’
Introduction
The word education derived from the latin word
“educare and educere’ which mean to bring out
and lead . CDE programme is the process of
imparting information about health in such way
that the dentist undergraduates ,postgraduate
and recipient is motivated to use that
information for the protection or advancement
of his own , his family or community health.
CDE programs are designed to offer ongoing
education which is intrinsic to deliver high
quality dental and oral health .If there is one
word that describes the future of dentistry , it will
be “smart” . Smart materials , smart tools and
smart decision algorithms will enable dentist to
treat more patients and provide better cares at
lost cost .We will experience an
“EXPONENTIAL” growth in dentistry that will
transform the way dentist practice and skills.
Continuing dental education must keep up with
these changes , requiring dentist to gain and
practice new sets of skills themselves so that
they can teach the rising generation of dental
students.
All work in the field of health science is
centralised to one basic aim that is conservation
of human body parts and its function .Likewise ,
loss of even one human tooth should be
regarded as a serious concern ,never to be
considered lightly.
Main objectives of CDE programs are to
promote , encourage and to ensure the oral
health in right direction .CDE program is not just
to update the technical knowledge of
undergraduates, postgraduates and new
budding dentist but also to exercise treatment
methods that will be beneficial to the citizen of
India.
In CDE 1)first hand research knowledge is
gained ,2)review new dental concepts 3)gather
practical knowledge on how to use latest tools
or instruments 4)earn credit points 5)learn how
to expand your professional practice .
CDE program is to prepare a dentist who are
“lean” managers of their practices and who can
provide high quality care at low cost.
Participant will obtain skills in cosmetic dentistry
training , aesthetic restorations ,aesthetic
consideration and treatment planning through
detailed audio visual presentation . Live clinical
demonstration of surgical and prosthetic
phases are shown.
In india ,CDE points instituted by the DCI –the
apex body that regulates dental education .The
DCI has recommended ISO CDE points over
period of 5 years with a minimum of 20 points a
year and maximum of 50 points annually .CDE
points awarded to dental professional only for
attending lectures.
* Post Graduate, Maharaja Ganga Singh Dental College
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