DT News - India - Bringing Dr. Jordi Manauta's LAYERS to India

Dr. Sheetal Tripathi

Sun. 1 September 2024

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Mumbai, India: Organized by BuzzDent, “The Complete LAYERS Composite Course” by Dr. Jordi Manauta took place in Mumbai from August 2nd to 4th, 2024, in Hotel Sea Princess Juhu.

BuzzDent, a leading platform for dental education and e-commerce, held its inaugural conference, titled "The Complete LAYERS Composite Course," at Hotel Sea Princess, Juhu, Mumbai. The three-day event commenced on 2nd August 2024 with an engaging lecture and a 90-minute demonstration designed to deepen understanding of key restorative concepts. The subsequent two days were dedicated to intensive hands-on exercises under the guidance of Dr Jordi Manauta, ensuring that each participant acquired ample practical experience.

Dr Anand Mohatta and Dr Abhishek Mahajan, the founding partners of BuzzDent, are also charter members of the World Dental Association (WDA), a robust community of over 100,000 active dentists globally. Though BuzzDent and WDA are distinct entities, both share a common mission: advancing dental education and making cutting-edge equipment easily accessible to practitioners in India.

Dr. Anand Mohatta addressing the crowd. (Image: BuzzDent)

Dr. Abhishek Mahajan addressing the crowd. (Image: BuzzDent)

According to Dr Mohatta’s vision, BuzzDent was always intended to be more than an e-commerce site. It serves as a platform for delivering the latest advancements in dentistry—covering concepts, technology, equipment, and materials—in the simplest way possible. Through BuzzDent, Dr Mohatta and Dr Mahajan aim to introduce global dental practices to India, focusing on techniques that make procedures more comfortable for patients and yield long-lasting results for clinicians.

The course showcased the expertise of Dr Jordi Manauta, a globally recognised leader in restorative dentistry and a prominent member of Styleitaliano. Known for his work on composite restorations and as the author of Layers and Layers 2, Dr Manauta presented his techniques in a feasible, teachable, and repeatable manner, aligned with the principles of Styleitaliano.

Lecture on the latest composite restorative techniques by Dr. Jordi Manauta (Image: BuzzDent)

Dr. Prashant Hatkar, Dr. Suhas Lele, Mr. Farhat Hasan (Managing Director, Coltene, India) (Image: BuzzDent)

The event adhered strictly to schedule, starting at 9 a.m. each day, with ample time allocated for each topic, followed by in-depth Q&A sessions. The course opened on 2nd August with a captivating lecture that attracted participants from across the country, including several distinguished dentists such as Dr Suhas Lele, Dr Prashant Hatkar, Dr Vishal Gupta, and Dr Irfan Kachwala—well-known figures in Indian dentistry. Following the lecture, a 90-minute live demonstration ensured that participants understood the theoretical framework and its clinical application.

The 3-day hands-on sessions (Image: BuzzDent)

The 3-day extensive hands-on workshop. (Image: BuzzDent)

The hands-on sessions over the next two days provided participants with fully equipped workstations and access to high-quality restorative tools. Admetec loupes were provided to simulate real clinical environments, enabling participants to work with precision. Other resources supporting these high-end restorative exercises were provided by Polydentia India, India Vikings, and the principal supporting partner, Coltene India. Dr Manauta offered personalised guidance, moving from table to table and assisting each participant individually on their restorations. His mentorship helped attendees refine their techniques, overcome challenges, and build confidence in implementing these refined yet straightforward procedures in their practices.

Detailed Q&A sessions (Image: BuzzDent)

Personal feedbacks on restorative techniques by Dr. Jordi Manauta to the attendees. (Image: Buzzdent)

The course concluded with participants receiving certificates from Dr Manauta himself, along with expressions of gratitude for the event's supporting partners. BuzzDent extended heartfelt thanks to Coltene, their primary supporting partner, whose contributions were essential to the high quality of the hands-on sessions. BuzzDent also acknowledged their academic partners, the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry India (ACDI)—a sister organisation of the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)—and Dr Mohan Bhuvaneswaran, for their unwavering support, which played a crucial role in amplifying the event's reach and impact. Special mention was also made of the team: Dr Anand Mohatta, Dr Abhishek Mahajan, Dr Adit Mehta, Dr Archana Borse, Dr Jenish Parmar, Dr Riddhi Mukati, and Dr Sheetal Tripathi, whose relentless efforts, meticulous planning, and commitment transformed this event into a resounding success.

Dr. Harpreet Singh (Dean DAV Dental College, HOD Endodontics) receiving participation certification. (Image: BuzzDent)

Expression of gratitude to Coltene (Image: Buzzdent)

Dr. Vinutha Manjunath, Dr. Riddhi Mukati, Dr. Abhishek Mahajan, Dr. Anand Mohatta, Dr. Jordi Manauta, Dr. Adit Mehta, Dr. Jenish Parmar, Dr. Ashray Nimje, Dr. Akshata Gohil, Dr. Archana Borse, Dr. Sheetal Tripathi, Dr. Payal Batavia. (Left to Right) [Image:Buzzdent]

“The Complete LAYERS Composite Course” not only marks a milestone in restorative dentistry education in India but also reaffirms BuzzDent’s commitment to bringing world-class expertise to the Indian dental community. With the current leadership at the helm, BuzzDent will continue to organise transformative events that bridge the gap between global innovations and Indian dentistry.