A CDE Program on Clinical Consultation Skills was organized by the Department of Public Health Dentistry at Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences on 30th and 31st January 2017.

The program was graced by our Beloved Principal, Dr. Vinaya Pai, the Head of Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Vanishree and the guest orators, Dr. Deepthi Andrade and Prof Francis Gama. Most advanced countries teach communication skills as a core clinical skill as a part of the dental curriculum along with the dental knowledge, physical examination, treatment and problem solving.

An initiative was taken by the guest speakers to introduce this core skill to the postgraduate students of the college with intentional training, practice with simulated patient scenarios and with well-intentioned feedback. The students were acquainted with the expertise to provide good quality care to their patients with higher level of accuracy, efficiency and patient centeredness.

The program was a success as the postgraduate students enjoyed the program immensely and exhibited a positive attitude towards learning communication skills for better health outcomes.