MDS Education
MDS stands for Master of Dental Surgery, and it is a master's degree for students who have completed a dental science degree. The rigorous program also aims to improve research skills, advanced clinical skills, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary for specialist registration.
MDS specializes in
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Periodontology
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Eligibility Criteria For MDS
Candidates must have BDS degree from a dental college/institute recognised by Dental Council India
They must have completed their Internship for BDS before taking admission in MDS course
Some dental colleges mention minimum marks in the qualifying degree examination for admissions to MDS course such as 55% marks in aggregate of all subjects in BDS course
Entrance tests for MDS
Medical Entrance Exams determine eligibility for medical institutes and colleges in India.
Some of these Entrance Exams are
NEET MDS
NMIMS Entrance Exam
AIIMS PG Entrance Exam
Job Opportunities
After pursuing MDS, these are numerous job opportunities you can choose from.
- Endodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Orthodontist
- Oral Surgeon
- Periodontist
- General Dentist
A person holding degree in medical and health sciences can also practice from their own clinic after getting practising licence from the medical association.
- 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.
Overview
Basic Eligibility
Must have BDS degree and must complete their Internship for BDS
Entrance test
Required
Course duration
2 years
Salary
₹3 Lakhs - ₹6Lakhs
