In a first in India, Government Dental College and Hospital (GDCH) has got an advanced simulation lab. A grand opening of the lab and launch of a new high-tech Modular Operation Theater (OT) was held on Saturday. The new facility was inaugurated by Nagpur’s Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, in the presence of Minister of State Adv Ashish Jaiswal. The event was also graced by key medical and administrative dignitaries, including Dean of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Dr Raj Gajbhiye; Dean of GDCH, Dr Abhay Datarkar; HOD Dr Prashant Pandilwar, Dr Varsha Manekar, Dr Mangesh Phadnaik, and Dr Dheeraj Kalra, alongside hospital staff and officials. Both these products have important features and they will benefit everyone at large. There is a contamination control. The modular OT is equipped with advanced systems such as HEPA filters and laminar airflow to minimise the presence of bacteria and dust, ensuring a sterile environment for surgeries.

 

Easy cleaning and sterilisation include the OT surfaces, including walls and ceilings, are smooth, simple, and anti-bacterial, making them easier to clean and disinfect. It has a feature of quick installation. It has been built using pre-fabricated units. The modular OT was set up much faster than traditional operation theaters. The design is flexible. The modular structure allows easy future upgrades or modifications, offering long-term adaptability. If one looks into its safety and international standards, one would find it is designed as per WHO and NABH standards. The OT ensures a high level of safety for both, patients and healthcare professionals. It is energy-efficient, equipped with advanced air handling units and insulated panels. The new facility promotes energy conservation. The modular system makes routine maintenance simpler, and any part can be easily replaced as required.

 

Dr Datarkar, while explaining the features of simulation lab, said, “It is first in the country. As a major leap forward in dental education, the hospital has introduced India’s first state-of-the-art Simulation Lab. With three advanced simulation chairs, students can now gain hands-on experience in a highly realistic, safe, and controlled environment. The lab is fully equipped with essential tools for learning X-ray techniques and dental procedures. Students will be trained using real dental equipment and modern treatment techniques on typodont teeth, enhanced through 3D technology. This initiative is expected to significantly boost the skillset and confidence of future dental professionals. The launch of this facility marks a milestone for medical and dental education in India, setting a new benchmark in infrastructure and training.”