Bharat Dental Show Women’s League Mangalore Chapter | The Grace of Preservation: Minimal Intervention, Maximum Impact
An interns training program on minimal intervention, caries management, ICDAS, and selective caries removal.
with Dr. Teena Sheethal Dsouza & Dr. Raksha Ballal and 1 more
Panelists
3 experts lined up.
About this in-person
Bharat Dental Show Women’s League – Mangalore Chapter presents “Finishing Touches – Getting Ready for a New Beginning,” an interns training program designed to strengthen clinical understanding of modern caries management and minimally invasive dentistry.
The program brings together expert-led lectures and a focused workshop covering caries diagnosis, prevention, evidence-based caries removal and selective caries removal using ICDAS principles. Participants will gain practical insights into preserving healthy tooth structure while making clinically sound treatment decisions.
Event Highlights
✔ Expert Scientific Lectures
✔ Evidence-Based Caries Management
✔ Minimal Intervention Dentistry
✔ ICDAS-Based Caries Assessment
✔ Selective Caries Removal Workshop
✔ Prevention-Focused Clinical Concepts
✔ Interactive Scientific Learning
✔ Practical Insights for Interns
Theme
The Grace of Preservation: Minimal Intervention, Maximum Impact
Modern dentistry is increasingly moving towards preserving natural tooth structure while providing effective and predictable treatment. The Grace of Preservation focuses on the philosophy of minimal intervention—recognising disease early, preventing progression and removing only what is necessary.
Through expert lectures and an interactive workshop, participants will explore contemporary approaches to caries diagnosis, prevention and selective caries removal, helping them make evidence-based clinical decisions while prioritising preservation.
Date: 03 September 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 01:15 PM
Venue: 5th Floor, Dental Auditorium, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn to:
- Understand contemporary approaches to caries diagnosis and management.
- Apply evidence-based principles when deciding whether to preserve or remove carious tissue.
- Explore prevention-focused and minimally invasive treatment concepts.
- Understand ICDAS principles in clinical caries assessment.
- Gain practical exposure to selective caries removal.
- Improve clinical decision-making in caries management.
- Incorporate minimal intervention principles into everyday dental practice.
Why Attend?
- Learn from experienced dental educators and clinicians.
- Understand the latest concepts in caries management.
- Strengthen clinical decision-making skills.
- Explore evidence-based selective caries removal.
- Gain practical workshop experience.
- Develop a preservation-oriented approach to restorative care.
- Enhance your clinical confidence as you begin your professional journey.
Scientific Program
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM: Inauguration
09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Dr. Teena Sheethal Dsouza: Associate Professor Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Nitte Deemed to be University
Lecture: Preserve or Remove: Evidence Based Decision Making in Caries Removal
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Refreshments
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Dr. Raksha Ballal: Professor Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Yenepoya Dental College
Lecture: The New Caries Playbook: Prevention Meets Minimal Intervention
11:45 AM – 01:15 PM
Dr. Rahul Pai: Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Yenepoya Dental College
Workshop: See Right, Treat Right: ICDAS and Selective Caries Removal
01:15 PM: Lunch
Collaborating Partners
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Date
Thu, 3 Sep 2026
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Time
9:00 AM IST
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Access
In person
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Certificate
Issued after attendance
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Venue
5th Floor, Dental Auditorium, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore
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