INTERNSHIP IN FLUOROSIS FOR TEACHING AND CLINICAL FACULTY OF
MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCHOOLS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES,
JANUARY 17–21, 2011, DELHI, INDIA
 Fluorosis is a well-defined disease caused by fluoride poisoning or toxicity. It is prevalent in most parts of the world due to the consumption of fluoride through water and food containing fluoride, the long term treatment with fluoridecontaining drugs, the use of dental products containing fluoride, and the exposure to industrial fluoride emissions.
 Although fluorosis is increasing in prevalence, patients seldom get appropriate diagnostic attention from hospitals because of a lack of awareness of the manifestations of the disease. The symptoms of fluorosis mimic those of many other conditions and have baffled many medical and dental professionals. If the condition is not recognized, inappropriate treatment may result in adverse outcomes.
 Fluorosis affects teeth, bone, and soft tissues. When dental fluorosis affects the teeth of children it causes a distinct, overtly visible discolouration with well delineated characteristics. It may mimic amelogenesis imperfecta and even dirty teeth. Therefore an adequate knowledge of the disease is necessary to arrive at the correct diagnosis. Dental surgeons need to be able to differentiate dental fluorosis from other dental disorders. Orthopedic surgeons need to be able to differentiate joint pain due to skeletal fluorosis from other bone disorders.
Diabetologists need to be able to differentiate the polyuria and polydipsia accompanying fluorosis from diabetes mellitus. Pediatricians need to be able to differentiate children suffering from rickets due to calcium and vitamin D deficiency from bow-leg/knock-knee due to fluorosis and IDD (Iodine deficiency disorders) before prescribing medicines. Obstetricians and gynecologists need to be able counsel pregnant women who have fluorosis with low hemoglobin and anemia despite consuming a diet with an adequate iron intake. Couples where male infertility is the result of fluorosis need appropriate counseling before considering in vitro fertilization.
 In response to this situation I have made arrangements for an internship programme in fluorosis. I invite applications from the faculty of medical and dental schools and colleges in the developing world for attending a 5-day internship programme, January 17–21, 2011, at the Fluorosis Foundation of India, Delhi,
India.
 The curriculum will include the effects of fluoride poisoning on both soft and hard tissues, the diagnosis of fluorosis, therapy by the provision of safe water and a nutritious diet, and prevention, including the prevention of fluorosis-induced anaemia in pregnancy. The course fee is US$1,500. Bed and breakfast accommodation is available, within 10 km, at Ahuja Residency
(www.ahujaresidency.com). The cost of travel and accommodation is additional to the course fee. Candidates should arrive on 15 January prior to starting the course at 0930 on 17 January 2011. Sight-seeing information is available from Trail Blazer
Tours India ( www.trailblazertours.com
). During January, in North India, it is winter and weather will be cold with the temperature ranging from 7 to 15°C. The closing date for applications is October 29, 2010. The class size is limited and early application is advised.
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Internship date: January 17 th – 21 st , 2011
Internship venue: Fluorosis Foundation of India, Delhi-92, India
1. Name:
2. Age:
4. Present Position/Designation:
Fluorosis Research & Rural Development Foundation,
B-1 Saransh, 34 Indra Prastha Extension, Delhi 110092, India.
Email: FRnRDF@gmail.com
Website: www.fluorideandfluorosis.com
Application and Other details
(First Name) (Middle Name) (Last Name)
3. Sex: (Male/Female)
5. Address for correspondence Line 1:
6. Email id:
Line 2:
7. Phone: Cell /Mobile:
8. State the basic Medical / Dental Degree:
9. Speciality in Medical disciplines/ Dentistry:
10. Any other qualification(s)
11. Professional affiliation and Address :
12. Number of years of Teaching / Research Experience:
13. Name of 2 Referees with email id:
1.
2.
Email id:
Email id:
Details of Internship
14. Duration of Internship: 5 Days.
15. The first programme is scheduled to be held from Monday 17 th - Friday 21 st January, 2011. (Advice to arrive on Saturday 15 th , rest on 16 th / Local sightseeing on 16 th . Training starts on Monday 17 th at 9.30 am)
16. The Faculty comprises of experienced Medical and Dental Faculty with several years of teaching, research and field experience.
17. Fee: US $ 1500/candidate (5 day training programme)
18. Travel, Accommodation and all other expenses to be borne by the Candidate
19. The candidate will be provided working lunch and mid morning and mid afternoon tea/coffee and technical materials is included in the course fee.
20. The internship programme comprises of lectures, discussions and essential tests for Fluorosis diagnosis and demonstration of the procedures involved
21. Last date for receiving Application= Friday October 29 th , 2010.
22. Bank Draft for US $ 1500.00
drawn in favour of “ Fluorosis Research & Rural Development Foundation”, and mail the same to, The Executive Director, FR&RDF, B-1 Saransh, 34 Indra Prastha Extension,
Delhi – 110092, India. Bank draft should reach the Foundation along with the application.
OR Bank
Transfer to AC No 10874585274 [Swift Code: SBININBB545, Bank Address: SBIN 000 1536, Country:
India) is an alternate mode for payment.
(Credit card not acceptable)
23. Candidates may require visa and to enquire from the Indian Embassy / Indian High Commission / Indian Consulate in the respective country
24. Any further information/documents required to enable to get the visa, kindly inform and it would be made available. Temperature in Delhi during January may vary from 7  - 15  C.
25. Travel & Sight seeing arrangements: For personalized service, we recommend Trail Blazer India.
( www.trailblazertours.com
) (email: msingh@tbi.co.in)

Details for Bank Transfer are provided below :
Bank State Bank of India name:
Branch Name &
Address
State Bank of India, Ansari Nagar Branch,
New Delhi – 110 029, India
Swift code:
IFS code:
Account name:
SBININBB545
SBIN00001536
Fluorosis Research & Rural Development Foundation
Account No: Current Account No. 10874585274
Country: India