DY Patil University School of Dentistry Navi Mumbai Fellowship Aesthetic Dentistry and Occlusion: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Fellowship Program in Aesthetic Dentistry and Occlusion is awarded by DY Patil Deemed to be University, a UGC-recognised deemed university accredited by NAAC with an A grade. However, this is a continuing dental education (CDE) fellowship programme and not a postgraduate degree like MDS. It is not a DCI-recognised postgraduate qualification. The fellowship certificate carries significant value as a professional credential from a reputed institution, but it does not confer the same statutory recognition as an MDS degree. Candidates should clarify this distinction before enrolling.

Ans. Yes, this programme is specifically designed for practising dental professionals. It is a non-continuous, modular-based course spread across 6 modules of 6 days each (36 days total) over one year (November to October). Each module is conducted on campus at DY Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai. The non-continuous format means participants can return to their practice between modules. This makes it highly suitable for dentists who cannot take a full-time break from their practice but wish to upgrade their clinical skills in aesthetic dentistry and occlusion.

Ans. The course fee of Rs. 6,50,000 is comprehensive and includes: specialised armamentarium and equipment provided by the university, patient volunteers for clinical training, study material and peer-reviewed literature access, digital learning application access, and hospitality (food and beverages) during all on-campus training days. Additional costs not covered include travel to and from Navi Mumbai for each module, accommodation during module days (hostel available at Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per year), and any personal dental instruments or materials the participant may wish to purchase separately.

Ans. The programme is designed and mentored by Dr. Ratandeep Patil. He is a Diplomate of the International College of Oral Implantologists, an active member of the International Association of Dental Research, and a trained investigator from Phoenix International, UK. He is the first Indian to earn a Ph.D. from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and has authored a clinical textbook titled Aesthetic Dentistry - An Artist's Science. He has extensive experience in conducting continuing dental education programmes with a special focus on smile designing and practice management.

Ans. The programme has a strong clinical and hands-on component. The course format includes: didactics (theory), pre-clinical training and lab sessions, live clinical demonstrations by mentors, hands-on training on special models, live clinical training with over-the-shoulder supervision by mentors, mentor shadowing at the mentor's clinical setup, and a practice management workshop. Participants also get hands-on experience with Intra-Oral Scanners for digital dentistry and Semi-Adjustable Articulators for occlusion training. Patient volunteers are provided by the university for clinical training.

Ans. Completing this fellowship significantly enhances a dentist's ability to offer comprehensive aesthetic and restorative dental services, which are among the highest-demand and highest-revenue procedures in modern dental practice. Skills gained include digital smile designing, ceramic veneers and laminates, full mouth rehabilitation planning, occlusion management, and interdisciplinary aesthetic approaches covering implant aesthetics, perio aesthetics, and ortho aesthetics. The practice management workshop and mentor shadowing components also help participants set up or upgrade their aesthetic dental practice. The fellowship certificate from a NAAC A grade university adds credibility for professional branding and marketing of the dental practice.