MDS Full Form, Courses, Admission Procedure, Colleges, Fees, Career Scope

A specialized field of medical science known as a master of dental surgery science concentrates only on the oral, jaw, dental section and other facial. MDS is a three years long program. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Dental Science and, in special cases, 1-year internship experience can only apply for this course.

The MDS course is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI). It is offered in various specializations, including Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Periodontology, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Oral Medicine and Radiology.

The MDS course syllabus includes both theoretical and practical aspects of dental treatment. Students must undergo rigorous clinical training and attend lectures, seminars, and conferences to develop their skills and knowledge in Dentistry. The MDS degree is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and oral diseases for them to be able to become MDS doctors. 

Course Highlights

Course Level	Master’s degree
Full-Form	Master of Dental Surgery
Duration	3 years
Examination type	Yearly
Eligibility	Minimum 50% in BDS, Entrance test score
Admission Process	Merit and Entrance based
Course Fee	Government: Approx INR 2,000 Private: Approx INR 17,00,000
Average Salary	INR 5,00,000
Top Recruiting Companies	Private: Fortis Healthcare , MAX Healthcare , Care Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Dental clinics, Nursing Homes Government: Indian Council of Medical Research, AIIMS, State Hospitals, Health Centers, Public Health Centers
Job Positions	Dentist/ Dental surgeon in clinics and hospitals Dental Hygienist Academic Lecturer Clinical Research Scientist General Practitioner

Why Study MDS?

• Through numerous specializations, aspirants gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in solving real-life medical problems linked with oral and dental illnesses.
• Because the MDS course is a large field of study, a student must obtain professional proficiency by attending laboratory training, OPD responsibilities, internships, practical lessons, seminars, lectures, etc.
• Candidates who want to be affiliated as a specialist in the medical field of dental and oral speciality should pursue MDS courses.
• Students must take a written exam, submit a thesis, pass practical exams, and give a viva-voce during the final examination.
• Candidates can begin their careers with a specialization of their choice after completing their MDS degree.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who seek admission to the MDS course should fulfil the eligibility requirements given below:

• Candidates must have a BDS degree from a dental college/institute recognized by Dental Council India.
• They should have completed their training for BDS before taking admission to the MDS course.
• Some dental colleges mention minimum marks in the qualifying degree examination for admissions to the MDS course, such as 55% marks in aggregate of all subjects in the BDS course, as mentioned below.

Entrance Exam

• NEET MDS
• NIMS Entrance Exam
• INI CET

MDS 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	-

Top MDS Colleges

College Name	Location	Average Annual Fees
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi	New Delhi	INR 2,027
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi	New Delhi	INR 2,809
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	Mangalore	INR 17,60,000
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	Mangalore	INR 10,08,000
Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata	Kolkata	INR 18,000
BHU	Benaras	INR 22,860
Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth	Pune	INR 14,00,000
SBBDC	Ghaziabad	INR 8,00,000
SPPGIDMS	Lucknow	INR 8,00,000
Babu Banarasi Das University	Lucknow	INR 6,49,000
Educare Institute of Dental Sciences	Malappuram	INR 8,50,000

MDS Scope

In the Medical profession, career growth is always uprising due to ever-increasing demand. Additionally, due to the poor oral health condition with several oral addictions of common people, this country always needs potent and qualified Dental professionals. In addition to the master's degree, a Master of Dental Surgery candidate can further improve his or her career in two broad ways:

• Academic Scope: Doctoral degree is one of the finest academic qualifications that help secure bright future options in Dental Surgery. After MDS, interested students can pursue research with subsequent PhD degrees in MDS with a fellowship.
• Professional Scope: After acquiring higher degrees and gaining experience, candidates can apply for higher-ranking positions in different colleges and hospitals. Private practice is another prosperous future scope. With experience and degree, he or she can prosper in private practice efficiently.
• After completing MDS, graduates can find career opportunities in Private Dental Clinics, Dental Departments of Hospitals, Dental Clinics of Government Health Clinics, Academic Institutions, Pharmaceutical Research Centers for Oral care products sectors and many more.

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