M.D.S. - Masters of Dental Science
Master of Dental Surgery is a postgraduate degree in Dentistry. The duration of the Master of Dental Surgery is three-years. There is equipping of two-years MDS course for candidates who have completed a Post Graduate Diploma course recognised by DCI. MDS degree as recognised by Dental Council of India (DCI) is offered in many specialisations including Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Periodontology, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Oral Medicine and Radiology. MDS issues candidates with training in different controls in dentistry. The main impartial of the programme is to instruct students to become registered dental specialists.
The Master of Dental Surgery course additionally aims to develop research skills, advanced clinical skills. For surgeries such as dental implants, artificial replacements, treating Jaw and Gum related diseases and surgeries, correcting misaligned/dispositioned teeth and jaw, treating dental tissues, facial diseases diagnosis and surgeries and also, cosmetic treatments.
Course Highlight:
Degree
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Masters
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Full Form
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Master of Dental Sciences
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Duration
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Course Duration of Master of Dental Sciences [MDS] is 3 Years.
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Age
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21
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Minimum Percentage
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50%
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Subjects Required
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
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Average Fees Incurred
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INR 1.45 L - 11.25 L per annum
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Similar Options of Study
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MS, MD, DDS
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Average Salary Offered
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INR 8 L per annum
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Employment Roles
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Dentist, Oral / Maxillofacial Surgeon, Training & Development Manager, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative / Office Manager, Research Fellow, Drug Safety Associate, Research Scientist etc.
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Placement Opportunities
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Private and Government Dental Hospitals, Clinics, Dental Healthcare Facilities, Dental Research Centres etc.
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Eligibility Criteria :
- Minimum marks: 55% marks.
- Minimum Qualification: A bachelor’s degree Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) or by Dental Council of India.
- Age Criteria: Candidates should be at least 21 years of age to apply for the AICET entrance test for admission to MDS.
- Candidates should be physically fit
Entrance Exams:
- NEET MDS
- NIMS Entrance Exam
- AIIMS PG Entrance Exam
Skillset
Ability to work in Critical and Dynamic Environment
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Dedication towards professional commitments and medical ethics
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Desire for knowledge and learning new research
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Scientific Research and Development Skills
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Sharp Memory and Prompt Approach
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Counselling and caring skills
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Approachable and Empathetic skills
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Medical writing skills
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Patience and Perseverance
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Syllabus:
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Orthodontics
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Periodontics
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Conservative Dentistry
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Applied Basic Sciences
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Applied Basic Sciences
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Applied Basic Sciences
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Conservative Dentistry including preventing dentistry
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Maxillofacial Surgery
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BioMechanics& Various Tissue Changes in Techniques and Treatments in Orthodontics
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Diagnosis, Treatment and Preventive in Periodontology and Implantology
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Dentistry Material
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Minor Oral Surgery and Trauma
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Basic in Orthodontics, Diagnosis and Radiology
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Recent Advances in Periodontics
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Endodontics
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Recent Advances in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Recent Advances in Orthodontics
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Recent Advances in Conservative Dentistry
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Specializations:
The specializations that can be chosen by the candidate who is pursuing the Master of dental surgery have various specializations
- Prosthodontics
- Periodontics
- Orthodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Operative Dentistry
- Pedodontics& Preventive Dentistry
- Conservative, Endodontics& Aesthetic Dentistry
- Periodontology & Oral Implantology
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
Colleges:
SI.No.
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Name of the College
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City
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1
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AIIMS
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New Delhi
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2
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Armed Force Medical College
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Pune
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3
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Kasturba Medical College
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Mangalore
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4
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JIPMER
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Puducherry
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5
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Maulana Azad Medical College
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New Delhi
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6
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Madras Medical College
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Chennai
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7
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Lady Hardinge Medical College
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New Delhi
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8
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ChhatrapatiShahujiMaharaj Medical University
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9
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BJ Medical College
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Ahmedabad
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10
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Sharda University
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Greater Noida
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Career Options and Job Prospects:
Employment in the following areas –
- Dental Colleges and Research Institutes
- Dental Research Labs
- Private Hospitals
- Dental Clinics
- Military Services
Job Profiles:
- Endodontists
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Orthodontist
- Periodontist
- General Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
Top Recruiters:
The top recruiters for medical and health sciences degree holders are majorly Hospitals, Medical Research Centres, and Pharmaceuticals etc.
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
- Medanta Hospitals
- Fortis Healthcare Ltd.
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- Apollo Munich Health Industries Co. Ltd.
- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
- Sri Ganga Ram Hospital
- Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre
- Wockhardt Ltd.
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd.
- Cipla Ltd.
- Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd.