Image Button Navbar
Enrollment Form(Institutional)

for

Masterclass University Program
MOU Details - ECO Academy

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Details

Download PDF for MOU

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
between
ECO ACADEMY (Masterclass in Orthodontics, India), Kolkata, West Bengal, India
and
XXXXX Dental College and Hospital, XXXX, XXXXX, India

This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as "MOU") is entered into on this ____ day of XXXX, 2025 by and between:

1. ECO Academy (Masterclass in Orthodontics, India)
Represented by Dr. Abhisek Ghosh (Authorised Signatory, Partner) and Dr. Adith Venugopal (Partner), hereinafter referred to as "ECO Academy."

2. XXXXX Dental College and Hospital, XXXX
Represented by Dr. XXXX, Dean and Head, Department of Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopaedics, XXXXX Dental College and Hospital, hereinafter referred to as “XXXX Dental College and Hospital”.

WHEREAS, ECO Academy is an educational organization based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, registered as a commercial school (non-technical) (C.E No – 002784018075 – KMC, GSTIN -19AAKFE1375Q1ZQ), aimed at promoting excellence in clinical orthodontics through its Masterclass online and offline educational programs;

AND WHEREAS, XXXXX Dental College & Hospital, under XXXXX Institute of Higher Education and Research, is a premier institution dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality dental education and oral health care. Established in XXXX, it offers excellent infrastructure, state-of-the-art facilities, and a renowned faculty.

The college's mission is to establish itself as a leading dental school, set professional practice standards, and nurture graduates with human dignity and values.

(The qualified students and staff of XXXXX Dental College and Hospital in this MOU refer to postgraduate students of Masters in Dental Surgery (M.D.S) in Orthodontics and postgraduate teaching faculty of Masters in Dental Surgery (M.D.S) in Orthodontics only.)

AND WHEREAS, both parties desire to collaborate and promote high-quality orthodontic education programs across India and internationally;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Purpose of the MOU

As part of ECO Academy’s continued efforts towards delivering quality educational content and promoting orthodontic excellence, this MOU outlines a collaborative framework between ECO Academy and XXXXX Dental College and Hospital to develop and promote educational and training programs on contemporary orthodontics.

1.1 – The collaboration would facilitate mutual exchange of ideas and discussions on the latest updates in orthodontics through online portal-based lectures and discussions, which will be free for students and staff of institutes officially collaborating with ECO Academy through this MOU.

1.2 – ECO Academy would hold study clubs in the form of online scientific sessions by national and international faculty at defined intervals. These include research and clinical discussions on recent advances in orthodontics, free for students and staff of collaborative institutes.

1.3 – ECO Academy could propose collaborations with XXXXX Dental College and Hospital to hold various offline scientific sessions such as “The Masterclass” – clinical workshops or symposiums, subject to mutual agreement.

1.4 – The qualified students and staff of XXXXX Dental College and Hospital can register for any offline sessions held anywhere in India at discounted rates. The discount amount shall be decided solely by ECO Academy.

1.5 – The collaboration would also support funding for research projects (grants) and professional welfare aids for student development.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

A. Responsibilities of ECO Academy:

2.1 – ECO Academy will provide faculty, educational content, and course materials for every online session, ensuring they align with the latest standards. This will be free for all qualified students and faculty.

B. Responsibilities of XXXXX Dental College and Hospital:

2.2 – XXXXX Dental College and Hospital will support ECO Academy by promoting the Masterclass series within its institution to qualified students and faculty.

2.3 – The College will provide insights and ensure that content remains aligned with scientific advancements.

C. Collaboration on Research and Development:

2.4 – Any joint research or intellectual property (IP) created shall credit both parties, in compliance with Indian IP laws.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 – ECO Academy retains rights over all its independently created intellectual property, lectures, and materials as per the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.

3.2 – Any patentable discoveries shall acknowledge contributions of both parties under the Indian Patent Act, 1970.

3.3 – ECO Academy prohibits the recording or reproduction of its lecture materials; violations will be considered a breach of this MOU.

4. Financial Terms

4.1 – ECO Academy shall conduct free online programs for students and staff of XXXXX Dental College and Hospital, including sessions by both national and international faculties.

4.2 – ECO Academy shall offer discounted registration rates for offline programs and workshops within India. Discounts are at ECO Academy’s discretion. International sessions are exempted.

4.3 – ECO Academy shall not demand financial remuneration for online lectures. Sponsorships may be requested but remain optional.

4.4 – ECO Academy may sponsor orthodontic research proposals from the College after due review.

5. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

5.1 – Both Parties agree to maintain confidentiality of shared information as per Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

5.2 – Both parties may publish collaborations and event images on their official websites and social media.

5.3 – Neither party shall use the other’s name or image without written consent, except as per Clause 5.2.

5.4 – ECO Academy shall provide one login access portal per college with a single IP address.

6. Termination of the MOU

6.1 – Either Party may terminate the MOU with sixty (60) days’ written notice.

6.2 – Upon termination, ECO Academy shall discontinue access for students and staff. Ongoing research projects will be concluded professionally.

6.3 – Both parties agree not to make defamatory statements about each other during or after collaboration.

7. Compliance with Applicable Laws

7.1 – This MOU shall be governed by the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Indian Patent Act, 1970, and other relevant Indian regulations.

8. Dispute Resolution

8.1 – Any disputes shall first be resolved amicably.

8.2 – If unresolved, disputes shall be referred to arbitration in Kolkata, West Bengal, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

8.3 – The courts of Kolkata, West Bengal, shall have exclusive jurisdiction for unresolved matters.

9. Amendments and Notices

9.1 – This MOU may be amended only by a written document signed by both parties.

9.2 – Notices or communications shall be delivered to the official addresses of both parties.

ECO Academy – c/o Dr. Abhisek Ghosh, 27, Janak Road (Behind Lake Mall), Kolkata – 700029, West Bengal, India
XXXXX Dental College and Hospital – Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

10. Signatures

ECO ACADEMY
Authorized Signatory: __________________
Date: ________________
Witness 1: ___________________ Date: ________________
Witness 2: ___________________ Date: ________________

XXXXX DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Authorized Signatory: __________________
Date: ________________
Witness 1: ___________________ Date: ________________
Witness 2: ___________________ Date: ________________

Dr.Abhisek Ghosh did his graduation from Ragas Dental College, Chennai and post-graduation in Orthodontics from the Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, as the best outgoing student (Gold Medalist). He is a diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics and has the unique distinction of having a fellowship from all four Royal College of Surgeons-Edinburgh, England, Ireland and Glasgow.

He is the recipient of the Best Clinical Paper Award 5 times at the 47th, 48th, 49th, 53rd and 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata Kochi and Pune. He is the winner of the George Jacob Award for excellence in clinical innovation presented by the Indian Orthodontic Society for the year, 2014. He has also been selected for the recently introduced IOS Exchange program to the University of Western Australia, Perth for the year 2017.

He is peer reviewer for the Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society. He is one of the key opinion leaders for ORMCO India pvt.ltd and a regular invited speaker in the national and international forum. He is a fellow of The World Federation of Orthodontist, The American Association of Orthodontist and certified in Lingual orthodontics (Incognito) and clear aligner technology (Invisalign).

He holds the post of Visiting Professor, at the Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Chennai and is also the Chief Consultant Orthodontist at Apollo Clinics and the director of Great Lakes Orthodontic Care, Kolkata.


This will close in 0 seconds

Dr. Adith Venugopal is a specialist orthodontist currently working as a Senior Lecturer, Orthodontics in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He is also an adjunct associate professor and clinical instructor of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics at the University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Dr Adith Venugopal was previously in a private practice at Pachem Dental Hospital, Phnom Penh, where he practiced exclusive labial, lingual, and aligner therapy.

Dr. Adith Venugopal has completed his Ph.D. in Orthodontics from Kyungpook National University, South Korea, under the eminent Prof. Hee-Moon Kyung. He has completed his clinical M.S. with an Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Orthodontics from the University of the East Manila (2014). He earned a bachelor’s degree in dentistry (B.D.S.) (Honours) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.

He has published several scientific studies and clinical reports in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been an invited keynote speaker at many orthodontic congresses. He has held courses and workshops on TAD-based biomechanics all around the globe to reach high standards in clinical, research, and teaching skills. He is an associate editor for the Seminars in Orthodontics, a contributing editor for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, a co-editor for the Kieferorthopadie, and an assistant editor for the APOS trends in Orthodontics.

He is currently the youngest fellow of two prestigious institutions, namely the International College of Dentists & the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is also a fellow and member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. His current clinical interests are in Class III treatments, gummy smiles, intrusion biomechanics, iatrogenics, and orthodontic re-treatment.


This will close in 0 seconds

Dr Arun Nayak is an affable, highly-skilled orthodontist practicing exclusive orthodontics with a huge focus on providing genuine advice for the past 19 years. He has had a brilliant academic career and has been trained in one of India’s best orthodontic departments at the Government Dental College, Nagpur. He attends global summits to keep abreast with the latest developments in his field. He has been the KOL for Invisalign for past 8 years.

Dr Nayak is one of the foremost providers of Invisalign system in India. His paper on the G6 protocol has been awarded the Ashima Valiathan Best Clinical Paper at the Indian Orthodontic Conference in 2017. In addition, his paper on managing- Maxillary Deficient Class III with aligners won 2nd best case at the 2022 Indian Orthodontic Society Case Symposium.

Dr Nayak holds cases in the Align Global Gallery. He is the first and only orthodontist from India to be invited to the Invisalign Top 300 Global Forum at Vancouver in 2023. He has mentored scores of orthodontists all over India through hugely popular and intensely-scientific national study clubs.

Dr Nayak is a Platinum-Elite provider and a proud owner of the iTero scanner. He is a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics


This will close in 0 seconds

Dr. Ajit Kalia is currently Professor & Chair at Department of Orthodontics- M.A. Rangoonwala
College of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Pune India. He is a post-graduate teacher and has 22-years of active teaching experience.

He completed his MDS from Ragas Dental College, Chennai under the guidance of Dr. N. R. Krishnaswamy. He is a “Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics” and is currently serving as the Director of Indian Board of Orthodontics. He has been awarded M.Orth RCS from Glasgow and M.Orth RCS from England.

Dr. Ajit Kalia has 3 patents to his credit. He is an astute clinician and academician who has keen interest in temporary anchorage device, micro esthetics and LASERs. Skeletal anchorage is his special field of interest. He has completed mini residency program on Temporary Anchorage Devices from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. He has attended residency program on IZC and Buccal Shelf Implant conducted by Dr. Chris Chang at Beethoven Orthodontic Center and Newton’s A Inc. in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Dr. Ajit Kalia also had the opportunity to learn the biomechanics of miniplates and Sendai Surgery First Approach- under the supervision of Dr. Junji Sugawara at the Sendai Aoba Clinic, Japan. He has lectured at various national and international conferences and has several publications in national & international journals.

He has won the best clinical paper award at the national conference of Indian orthodontic society at 4 consecutive occasions. He received the best clinical paper award at the World Implant orthodontic conference 2022, Brazil.

He has completed MSc in Aligner Orthodontics- Level 2 from University of Turin, Italy


This will close in 0 seconds

Dr. Rajaganesh Gautam is a board-certified orthodontist with a private practice restricted exclusively to Orthodontics in Pune, India since the last 21 years. He completed his BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai in 2000 and completed his MDS (Masters in Dental Surgery) in Orthodontics from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore in 2002. He has completed international Mini Residency programs in advanced Orthodontics at the Yonsei University, Seoul and Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea and at the Taipeh Medical University, Taipeh, Taiwan.

He is a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics. He is presently Professor and Head of Department, Department of Orthodontics, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune and is the Chairman of the Indian Board of Orthodontics.
He has authored publications in both national and international journals and is on the board of reviewers for many of these journals. He has conducted national workshops related to the use of TADs in orthodontics.

He has been an invited keynote and guest speaker at the Indian Orthodontic Society national conferences, post-graduate student conventions and at various national and international orthodontic forums. His clinical and research interests include aligner orthodontics, temporary anchorage devices, orthodontic resolution of impacted teeth, adult/ interdisciplinary treatment, and biological mechanisms related to orthodontic tooth movement.


This will close in 0 seconds