Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia –
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How root canals are structured, how to extract pins and what methods of treating pulpitis exist – fourth-year dental students from India learned all this at RUDN. They took part in a summer school on endodontics in English.
The classes were conducted at the Department of Propaedeutics of Dental Diseases of the Medical Institute by Associate Professor Angela Brago and Doctor of Medical Sciences Svetlana Razumova.
The participants of the school were students of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS):
Singh Pranay Kumar; Sirohi Tripti; Zehra Tahsin; Hussain Zoya; Kataria Sunidhi; Kumar Paritosh.
They were accompanied by Dr. Rana Anju, Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, MRIIRS.
Balance of study and experience
The program of classes for foreign students was intensive and included such topics as the anatomy of root canals and their instrumental treatment, irrigation, methods of pulpitis treatment and tactics of retreatment (removal of pins, instrument fragments, treatment of perforations). Interactive lectures were supported by VR trainings and practical classes.
"What I remember most was the perfect balance between learning and experiencing. The endodontic treatment practice was incredibly useful – especially practicing each stage of root canal work under the guidance of experts. We also got to see Moscow: Red Square and traditional Russian cuisine made the trip unforgettable!" – Tripti Sirohi, 4th year student of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies.
According to the girl, the most interesting thing about the summer school for her was the preparation of the root canal orifice, as it helped the student better understand the anatomy and importance of proper access to the canals. And the most difficult was working with rotary instruments (they are used to process hard and soft tissues of the maxillofacial region), because precision, patience and strict control of one's actions were required. However, by the end of the course, the student was already much more confident in using the instruments.
“One of the most valuable pieces of advice I received during the summer school was ‘Never rush in endodontics, respect the canal anatomy and always work in isolation’. It reminded me how important precision and sterility are at every stage. The instructor also emphasized that calmness and a systematic approach are the keys to success in root canal treatment,” Tripti Sirohi, a fourth-year student at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies.
Help and attention of teachers
The Indian students were touched by the way the RUDN teachers treated them. They noted that the teachers were attentive and did everything to help the children understand the topic being studied.
“The teachers took note of our doubts and did their best to clear them!” – Sunidhi Kataria, 4th year student, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies.
According to Sunidhi, during school she easily figured out how to widen root canals and obturation (filling). But there were also difficulties – the future dentist did not immediately cope with the application of a cofferdam (an elastic scarf made of latex or polyisoprene, which is used to isolate a tooth) using clasps (parts of a removable dental prosthesis). But thanks to the help of teachers, she learned this procedure. The girl is especially grateful to Associate Professor Angela Brago, who explained everything to the students in a very accessible way.
"The most valuable piece of advice from educators that I will remember forever is, "First diagnosis, then treatment plan." Before making a decision, you need to study all the diagnostic data. And not in all cases, root canal treatment will be successful – it is important to preserve the tooth and the viability of its pulp (soft tissue that contains the nerves of the tooth, blood and lymphatic vessels)," – Sunidhi Kataria, a fourth-year student of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies.
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