Dental UG, PG & Doctoral Prgramme

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Dental UG, PG & Doctoral Prgramme

 Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.[1] Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public, the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint and other supporting, muscular, lymphatic, nervous, vascular, and anatomical structures.

The major courses under this branch of medicines are given below.

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

BDS is 5 year under graduate study in dental science and surgery. 4 years in classroom and one year as internship. After the course the graduates can practice either in hospitals or in clinics as dentist. Admission to BDS is through the national level entrance examination NEET UG. Eligibility to apply for the course through entrance is a pass in plus two with physics, chemistry and Biology with at least 50% marks.

After successful completion of the course the students should register in Indian Dental Council to practice.

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

Post graduate studies are possible after BDS and there are a wide variety of specializations which are given below. The post graduate studies are of 3 years under Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). The Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree provides graduate training in different disciplines in dentistry. The aim of each discipline programme is to prepare graduate students to become registered dental specialists. The programmes foster development of critical analysis, research skills, and advanced clinical skills that will be recognised for specialist registration. The programmes prepare students to be both practitioners and advisory consultants in their chosen areas of specialisation. Within each programme, papers on research methods and practice, advanced clinical science, and advanced clinical practice are included

The various post graduate specializations are given below.