Dr. Gagan Jaiswal is presently working as a Professor and Head in the Department of Periodontics, College of Dental Science and Hospitalhttps://collegedunia.com/college/58666-college-of-dental-science-and-hospital-cdsh-indore, Rau. He completed BDS in 2002 from Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, and MDS in 2006 from Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Deemed and NAAC A + university). He completed a diploma course in Dental Implantology of 1 year from Nene Institute of Implantology, Pune in 2007. He also completed a certificate course in dental lasers in 2008 from DMIMS, Wardha, Maharashtra (Deemed University). He is a Fellow of Implantology from ISOI. He is presently pursuing PhD in Periodontology from Pacific University, Udaipur. He is a lifetime member of the Indian Society of Periodontology, the Indian Dental Association, and the Indian Society of Implantology. He has conducted numerous camps in schools and colleges to improve dental awareness. He has been carrying out U.G. and PG teaching for 15 years which includes theory classes, clinical demonstrations, and discussions. He has published numerous papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has presented papers/posters at state, national, and International level conferences and has been a part of social awareness campaigns such as the “anti-tobacco” campaign. He has also authored a book on angiogenesis, published by Lambert Publishing, UK (2007). Presently, he is holding the post of continuing dental health, convener of MP state.

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Being a HOD at CDSH, what are your roles and responsibilities towards the students?

To educate them in depth regarding the subject, both theoretical and practical and to make the subject easy and understandable for students. Guide students to solve exam questions methodologically and give students enough hands-on training on the patients. Lastly, to make my subject interesting.

How do you tend to establish healthy relations with the students and fellow faculty?

By discussing their problems and issues regarding the subject and department, and organizing regular department meetings and interactions with both staff and students. Also, by taking opinions from staff in department activities and work programs.

What are the best practices offered by the Institute to the students, which help them gain the necessary skills?

By giving incentives to students and interns, like the Best Performer award for each month, giving them certificates and trophies and acknowledging them and their work in college, and giving opportunities to students to assist staff in surgeries and planning treatment for patients to give them added clinical experience. Also, by giving them seminars on advanced topics and discussing and teaching them the latest in the subject, and by guiding them to participate in various conferences, and to present seminars.

How do you help your students cope with the competition being so high in the outside world?

Competition will always be there, but I tell them there is always a place on the top. To be a master of your subject, I give them insight into practical knowledge and clinical experience, motivate them in their work, and make them aware of the latest developments in dentistry.

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Do you have any extracurricular activities/ programs to enhance the skills of the students or expose them to real-world challenges?

On the occasion of Oral Hygiene Day and World No Tobacco Day, my department organizes programs, where we guide our students to perform awareness skits, songs, slogans, and drawings. We send them to public places to perform Nukkad natak on the ill effects of tobacco.

When you came to the Institute, what was your vision and how are you trying to achieve the same?

My vision was to start post-graduate training in my department, expose undergraduate students to research activities, and have international exposure and MOU with other universities for student experience and exchange programs. 

What do you see as the Department’s greatest strengths and how can be enhanced?

We have a patient-dedicated department, our patients are most important and we want to impart the best and quickest treatment. We ensure stress-free and cordial interactions with colleagues, students learn each day and gain a better experience. The staff is dedicated and punctual with up-to-date work.

What valuable advice would you like to give to the students to have a prosperous career ahead?

To be sincere and honest in the approach towards the work. Always strive for the best and focus on gaining maximum knowledge during the course. To achieve clinical and management skills. Be confident in your work and compassionate towards patients. They trust you so give your best.