MDS

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	Masters
Full Form	Master of Dental Sciences
Duration	Course Duration of Master of Dental Sciences [MDS] is 3 Years.
Age	21
Minimum Percentage	50%
Subjects Required	Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
Average Fees Incurred	INR 1.45 L - 11.25 L per annum
Similar Options of Study	MS, MD, DDS
Average Salary Offered	INR 8 L per annum
Employment Roles	Dentist, Oral / Maxillofacial Surgeon, Training & Development Manager, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative / Office Manager, Research Fellow, Drug Safety Associate, Research Scientist etc.
Placement Opportunities	Private and Government Dental Hospitals, Clinics, Dental Healthcare Facilities, Dental Research Centres etc.

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	Dedication towards professional commitments and medical ethics
Desire for knowledge and learning new research	Scientific Research and Development Skills
Sharp Memory and Prompt Approach	Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Counselling and caring skills	Approachable and Empathetic skills
Medical writing skills	Patience and Perseverance

Syllabus:

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Orthodontics	Periodontics	Conservative Dentistry
Applied Basic Sciences	Applied Basic Sciences	Applied Basic Sciences	Conservative Dentistry including preventing dentistry
Maxillofacial Surgery	BioMechanics& Various Tissue Changes in Techniques and Treatments in Orthodontics	Diagnosis, Treatment and Preventive in Periodontology and Implantology	Dentistry Material
Minor Oral Surgery and Trauma	Basic in Orthodontics, Diagnosis and Radiology	Recent Advances in Periodontics	Endodontics
Recent Advances in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Recent Advances in Orthodontics		Recent Advances in Conservative Dentistry

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.	Name of the College	City
1	AIIMS	New Delhi
2	Armed Force Medical College	Pune
3	Kasturba Medical College	Mangalore
4	JIPMER	Puducherry
5	Maulana Azad Medical College	New Delhi
6	Madras Medical College	Chennai
7	Lady Hardinge Medical College	New Delhi
8	ChhatrapatiShahujiMaharaj Medical University
9	BJ Medical College	Ahmedabad
10	Sharda University	Greater Noida

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.