Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology is a post-graduation course for doctors who have graduated in Dental Science and want to work as dentists in India or abroad. It is done by them after the completion of their BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India and should have obtained permanent registration with the State Dental Council.

The duration of this Postgraduate course is 3 years, and it focuses on the study of Oral pathology and deals with the nature of oral diseases, their causes, processes, and effects. It relates the clinical manifestations of oral diseases to the physiological and anatomical changes associated with these diseases.
The course is a full-time course pursued at various accredited institutes/hospitals across the country. Some of the top accredited institutes/hospitals offering this course include Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital New Delhi, Maulana Azad Dental College & Hospital, New Delhi, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, and many more.
Admission to this course is done through the NEET-MDS Entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (NBEMS), followed by counseling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by DGHS/DCI/State Authorities. However, several institutes such as AIIMS conduct a university-level entrance examination to offer MDS admission. MDS Admission in the AIIMS, New Delhi is done based on the AIIMS INI CET. The Dental Council of India (DCI) regulates dental education in the country.
The fee for pursuing BDS varies from accredited institutes/hospital to hospital and may range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs.27 lakhs per year.
After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or can pursue Fellowship programs recognized by DCI. Candidates can work as a dentist in government or private hospitals, or nursing homes, or can start their own dental clinic. The average starting salary range is from Rs. 9 lakhs to Rs. 40 lakhs per year.
Through MDS aspirants can improve the skills of critical analysis, research, and advanced clinical skills. After pursuing this degree one can become an expert in this field.
What is MDS?
Master of dental surgery (MDS) is a three-year post-graduate program that doctors can pursue after completing Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
MDS degree is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and is offered in various specializations, including:
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Periodontology
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
• Oral Medicine & Radiology
• Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
• Public Health Dentistry
MDS focuses on diseases related to the tooth, jaw, and other facial tissues, dental science deals with maintaining oral health. Moreover, 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.
The required training done during under-graduation would help the doctor to recognize the health needs of the community.
The candidate should regularly attend conferences, and workshops to upgrade her/ his knowledge.
Course Highlights
Here are some of the course highlights of Masters of Dental Surgery:
Name of Course
MDS Masters of Dental Surgery
Level
Post-graduate.
Duration of Course
Three years.
Course Mode
Full Time
Minimum Academic Requirement
Candidates must have a BDS degree from a dental college/institute recognized by the Dental Council India and must have completed their Internship for BDS before taking admission to the MDS course. Some dental colleges mention minimum marks in the qualifying degree examination for admissions to MDS courses such as 55% aggregate of all subjects in BDS course.
Admission Process / Entrance Process / Entrance Modalities
Entrance Exam NEET-MDS
AIIMS INI-CET
Merit-based Counseling conducted by DCI
Course Fees
from Rs.20,000 to Rs. 27 lakhs per year
Average Salary
from Rs. 9 lakhs to Rs. 40 lakhs per year.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for MDS are defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet in order to be eligible for admission, which include:
A candidate for admission to MDS must have a recognized degree of BDS awarded by an Indian University in respect of a recognized Dental College under Section 10(2) of the Dentists Act, 1948 or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India and should have obtained permanent registration with the State Dental Council.
Candidates who possess a PG diploma recognized by the DCI with a duration of 2 years (proposed) in a particular specialty is eligible for admission in MDS in the same specialty and the duration will be 2 years. The syllabus for the two years will be as per the concerned university guidelines.
SELECTION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS:
(1) Students for postgraduate dental courses (MDS) shall be selected strictly on the basis of their academic merit.
(2) For determining the academic merit, the university/institution may adopt any one of the following procedures both for P.G. Diploma and MDS degree courses:
(i) On the basis of merit as determined by a competitive test conducted by the State Government or by the competent authority appointed by the State Government or by the University/group of universities in the same state;
or
(ii) On the basis of merit as determined by a centralized competitive test held at the national level;
or
(iii)On the basis of the individual cumulative performance at the first, second, third & Final B.D.S. examinations, if such examinations have been passed from the same university;
or
(iv) a combination of (i) and (iii); (iii)
Provided that wherever the entrance test for Postgraduate admissions is held by a State Government or a university or any other authorized examining body, the minimum percentage of marks for eligibility for admission to postgraduate Dental courses shall be 50% for general category candidates and 40% for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Provided further that in non-Governmental institutions fifty percent of the total seats shall be filled by the competent authority and the remaining percent,by the management of the institution on the basis of merit.
Admission Process:
The admission process contains a few steps to be followed in order by the candidates for admission to Masters of Dental Surgery. Candidates can view the complete admission process for MDS mentioned below:
The NEET-MDS or National Eligibility Entrance Test for MDS is a national-level postgrad level examination conducted by the NBE for admission to MDS courses in approved/recognized Dental Colleges/ Deemed Universities /Institutes.
These eligibility criteria are decided by the Dental Council of India (DCI) with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The basic requirements to appear for NEET MDS can be checked below:-
· Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a recognized institute to fulfill NEET MDS eligibility criteria 2023.
· Provisional/permanent registration with State Dental Council (SDC) or DCI by July 31, 2023.
· Completion of a one-year compulsory rotatory internship by July 31 of the academic year that a candidate is seeking admission is mandatory.
Common Counselling:
· MCC conducts the counseling of NEET MDS 2023 for the admission process to 50% All India Quota seats, deemed/central university seats, ESIC and AFMC seats.
· Jammu and Kashmir do not participate in the central pool quota, therefore, the counseling for seats in government dental colleges is allotted by the state body responsible.
· The authority conducts three rounds of seat allotment for All India quota seats, while a mop-up round will be organized for deemed, central and ESIC colleges. In order to participate in NEET MDS 2023 counseling process, aspirants must secure equal to more than the minimum cut-off percentile.
· The qualifiers can participate in the counseling process by registering themselves and providing their preferences of colleges as well as courses.
· Based on the choice filled, NEET MDS rank, seat availability in the particular college, reservation criteria and other factors, the admission to MDS course will be granted.
· While the seat allotment process for 50% state quota and seats in private dental colleges will be conducted by the state counseling body as selected by the state government. The respective regulatory bodies will either organize the counseling process in online or offline mode.
· NEET MDS admissions in the states include application forms, merit lists, and seat allotment procedures. However, to apply for state MDS admissions, the qualified candidates must fulfill certain eligibility criteria of domicile, age, nationality, and other aspects as laid down by the state counseling authorities.
Fees Structure
The fee structure for MDS varies from accredited institute/hospital to hospital. The fee is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for MDS is around Rs. 20,000 to Rs.27 lakhs per year.
Colleges offering Masters of Dental Surgery
There are various accredited institutes/hospitals across India that offer courses for pursuing MDS.
As per the Dental Council of India website, the following accredited institutes/hospitals are offering courses for the academic year 2022-23.
S.No.
College Name
State
Type
Degree
Specialization
No.of seats
2
C.K.S. Teja Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Tirupati
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
3
Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Gannavaram Mandalam
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
4
G. Pulla Reddy Dental College & Hospital, Kurnool
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
5
Gitam Dental College & Hospital, Vishakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
7
Govt. Dental College, RIMS, Kadapa
Andhra Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
8
GSL Dental College & Hospital, Rajahmundry
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
10
Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
11
Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
12
Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
14
St. Joseph Dental College, Duggirala
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
15
Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
17
Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna
Bihar
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
21
Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
22
Chattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, Rajnandgaon
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
23
Govt. Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
24
Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
26
Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, Bhilai
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
27
Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hosptial & Research Centre, Bilaspur
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
29
Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital New Delhi
Delhi
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
32
Goa Dental College & Hospital, Goa
Goa
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
33
Ahmedabad Dental College & Hospital, Gandhinagar
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
35
College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
37
Faculty of Dental Science, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
39
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
41
K.M. Shah Dental College & Hospital, Vadodara
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
42
Karnavati School of Dentistry, Gandhinagar
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
43
Manubhai Patel Dental College & Dental Hospital & SSR General Hospital, Vadodara
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
44
Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, Visnagar
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
47
Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences & Research, Mullana
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
48
Manav Rachana Dental College, Faridabad
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
49
PDM Dental College & Research Institute, Jhajjar
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
50
Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak
Haryana
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
50
Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak
Haryana
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
51
Sri Govind Tricentenary Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
52
Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research,Faridabad
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
53
Swami Devi Dyal Hospital & Dental College, Panchkula
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
54
Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Nalagarh
Himachal Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
57
Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Poanta Sahib
Himachal Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
59
Indira Gandhi Government Dental College, Jammu
Jammu & Kashmir
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
60
Awadh Dental College & Hospital, Jamshedpur
Jharkhand
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
62
Vananchal Dental College & Hospital, Garhwa
Jharkhand
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
63
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
64
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
66
Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
68
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
69
Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
70
College of Dental Sciences, Davangere
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
4
71
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
72
D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
74
Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
75
Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
76
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
77
H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
78
JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
79
K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
81
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
4
82
Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
83
M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
84
M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
85
Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
86
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
87
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
88
Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
89
Navodaya Dental College, Raichur
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
90
P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
91
Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
94
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
96
Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
97
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
98
Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
100
Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
101
The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
7
102
V.S. Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
103
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
104
Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital, Mangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
105
Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
106
Annoor Dental College & Hospital, Ernakulam
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
107
Azeezia College of Dental Sciences & Research, Kollam
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
109
Govt. Dental College, Kottayam
Kerala
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
110
Govt. Dental College, Kozhikode
Kerala
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
111
Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum
Kerala
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
112
Kannur Dental College, kannur
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
113
KMCT Dental College, Calicut
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
114
Malabar Dental College & Research Centre, Malappuram
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
115
Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
118
PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
119
PSM College of Dental Sciences & Research, Trichur
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
121
Royal Dental College, Kerala
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
125
Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
127
College of Dentistry- Indore
Madhya Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
130
Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry & Research Centre, Gwalior
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
1
132
Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Indore
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
133
People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
134
Peoples College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
135
Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
136
RKDF Dental College & Research Centre, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
137
Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
142
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
146
Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
4
149
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad
Maharashtra
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
150
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
Maharashtra
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
151
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur
Maharashtra
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
153
M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
155
Mahatma Gandhi Missions Dental College & Hospital, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
156
Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir’s Dental College & Hospital, Nashik
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
157
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
Maharashtra
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
10
158
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
160
Rural Dental College, Loni
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
161
S.M.B.T. Dental College & Hospital, Amrutnagar
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
162
Saraswati Danwantri Dental College & Hospital, Parbhani
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
163
School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
164
Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
165
Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
167
Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
170
Vasantdada Patil Dental College and Hospital, Sangli
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
172
VSPM’s Dental College & Research Centre, Nagpur
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
173
Yerala Medical Trust & Research Centre’s Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
176
Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar
Orissa
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
177
Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar
Orissa
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
178
S.C.B. Dental College & Hospital, Cuttack
Orissa
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
179
Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry
Pondicherry
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
180
Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry
Pondicherry
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
181
Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Mahe
Pondicherry
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
188
Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Ferozepur
Punjab
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
195
Darshan Dental College & Hospital, Udaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
196
Daswani Dental College & Research Centre, Kota
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
198
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
199
Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
201
Maharaja Ganga Singh Dental College & Research Centre, Sri Ganganagar
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
203
NIMS Dental College, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
205
Pacific Dental College, Udaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
206
Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
207
Surendra Dental College & Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
208
Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
209
Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
210
Best Dental Science College, Madurai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
211
Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
212
CSI College of Dental Sciences & Research, Madurai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
213
Faculty of Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Nagar
Tamil Nadu
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
215
K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science & Research, Tiruchengode
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
216
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
217
Madha Dental College & Hospital, Kundrathur
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
218
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
220
Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
221
Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Kavalkinaru Jn
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
222
S.R.M. Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
224
Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
225
Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Narayanpuram
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
4
226
Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
227
Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital, Porur
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
232
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
4
233
Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
234
Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
235
Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Elayampalayam
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
237
Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad
Telangana
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
238
Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
241
Mamata Dental College, Khamam
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
243
MNR DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL , MEDAK
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
244
Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Hyderabad
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
246
Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
247
Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
248
Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
249
Career Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
250
Chandra Dental College & Hospital, safedabad
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
251
D.J. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Modi Nagar
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6
254
Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
1
255
Faculty of Dental Sciences, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
4
256
I.T.S. Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
257
I.T.S. Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Gr. Noida
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
0
259
Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
260
Institute of Dental Studies & Technology, Modinagar
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
261
K.D. Dental College, Mathura
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
263
Kothiwal Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
264
Rama Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
265
Santosh Dental College & Hospital, Ghaziabad
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
266
Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
267
Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
268
School of Dental Sciences, Greater Noida
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
269
Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College & Research Centre, Masuri
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
270
Subharati Dental College, Meerut
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
2
271
Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
273
Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh
Uttrakhand
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3
275
Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Calcutta
West Bengal
Govt.
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
4
276
Gurunanak Institute of Dental Science & Research, Kolkatta
West Bengal
Private
MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
5
Syllabus
MDS is a three-year postgraduate course that provides training in dental surgery.
According to the Dental Council of India's MDS regulations 2017, the syllabus is as follows:
Syllabus
Part-I
Paper-I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied anatomy, Physiology (General and oral), Cell Biology, General Histology, Biochemistry, General Pathology, General and Systemic Microbiology, Virology, Mycology, Basic Immunology, Oral Biology (oral and dental histology), Biostatistics and Research Methodology.
Part-II:
Paper-I: Oral pathology, Oral Microbiology and Immunology, and Forensic Odontology.
Paper-II: Laboratory techniques and Diagnosis and Oral Oncology.
Paper-III: Descriptive and analyzing type question.
Objectives:
• To train a post graduate dental surgeon so as to ensure higher competence in both general and special pathology dealing with the nature of oral diseases, their causes, processes and effects.
• An oral pathologist is expected to perform routine histopathological evaluation of specimens relating to oral and perioral tissues, to carry out routine diagnostic procedures including hematological, cytological, microbiological, Immunological and ultra structural investigations.
• He/she is expected to have an understanding of current research methodology, collection and interpretation of data, ability to carry out research projects on clinical and or epidemiological aspects, a working knowledge on current databases, automated data retrieval systems, referencing and skill in writing scientific papers.
• He/she is expected to present scientific data pertaining to the field, in conferences both as poster and verbal presentations and totake part in group discussions.
Teaching / Learning Activities:
Broad Outline of Theoretical, Clinical and Practical Courses
I MDS:
1. Biostatistics and Research Methodology:
• Basic principles of biostatistics and study as applied to dentistry and research
• Collection/ organization of data/ measurement scales / presentation of data and analysis
• Measures of central tendency
• Measures of variability
• Sampling and planning of health survey
• Probability, normal distribution & indicative statistics
• Estimating population values
• Tests of significance(parametric/non-parametric qualitative methods)
• Analysis of variance
• Association, correlation and regression
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures
2. Applied Gross Anatomy of head and neck, histology and genetics :
• Temporo-mandibular joint
• Trigeminal nerve and facial nerve
• Muscles of mastication
• Tongue
• Salivary glands
• Nerve supply, blood supply, lymphatic drainage & venous drainage of oro-dental tissues
• Development of face, palate, mandible, maxilla, tongue and applied aspects of the same
• Development of teeth & dental tissues and developmental defects of oral and maxilla- facial region & abnormalities of teeth
• Maxillary sinus
• Jaw muscles and facial muscles
• Introduction to genetics
• Modes of inheritance
• Chromosomal anomalies of oral tissues & single gene disorders
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures
• Postings in the Department of Anatomy for dissection of Head, Face and Neck
3. Physiology (General & Oral) :
• Saliva
• Pain
• Mastication
• Taste
• Deglutition
• Wound healing
• Vitamins ( influence on growth, development and structure of oral soft and hard tissues & paraoral tissues )
• Calcium metabolism
• Theories of mineralization
• Tooth eruption and shedding
• Blood and its constituents
• Hormones (influence on growth, development and structure of oral soft and hard tissues & paraoral tissues)
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures
4. Cell Biology :
• Cell structure and function (ultra structural & molecular aspects)
• Intercellular junctions
• Cell cycle and division
• Cell cycle regulators
• Cell–cell & cell-extracellular matrix interactions
• Detailed molecular aspects of DNA,RNA and intracellular organelles, transcription and translation and molecular biology techniques
Approach:
• Seminars & Didactic Lectures
5. General Histology :
• Light & electron microscopy considerations of epithelial tissues and glands,bone.
• Light & electron microscopy considerations of hemopoetic system, lymphatic system, muscle, neural tissue, endocrinal system ( thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid)
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures
• Postings in the Department of Anatomy & Histology for slide discussion
• Record book to be maintained
6. Biochemistry :
• Chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
• Methods of identification and purification
• Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
• Biological oxidation
• Various techniques-cell fractionation and ultra filtration, centrifugation, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry and radioactive techniques
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures
• Postings in the Department of Biochemistry to familiarize with various techniques
• Record book to be maintained
7. General Pathology :
• Inflammation and chemical mediator
• Thrombosis
• Embolism
• Necrosis
• Repair
• Degeneration
• Shock
• Hemorrhage
• Pathogenic mechanisms at molecular level
• Blood dyscrasias
• Carcinogenesis and neoplasia
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
8. General Microbiology :
• Definitions of various types of infections
• Routes of infection and spread
• Sterilization ,disinfection and antiseptics
• Bacterial genetics
• Physiology, growth of microorganisms
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
9. Basic Immunology :
• Basic principles of immunity, antigen and antibody reaction
• Cell mediated and humoral immunity
• Immunology of hypersensitivity
• Immunological basis of auto immune phenomena
• Immunodeficiency with relevance to opportunistic infections
• Basic principles of transplantation and tumor immunity
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
10. Systemic Microbiology / Applied Microbiology :
Morphology, classification, pathogenicity, mode of transmission, methods of prevention, collection and transport of specimen for laboratory diagnosis, staining methods, common culture media, interpretation of laboratory reports and antibiotic sensitivity tests.
• Staphylococci
• Streptococci
• Corynebacterium diphtheria
• Mycobacteria
• Clostridia, bacteroids & fusobacteria
• Actinomycetales
• Spirochetes
• General structure, broad classification of viruses, pathogenesis, pathology of viral infections
• Herpes virus
• Hepatitis virus
• HIV
• General properties of fungi
• Superficial, subcutaneous, deep opportunistic infections
• General principles of fungal infections, method of collection of samples, diagnosis and examination of fungi
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
• Postings in the Department of Microbiology to familiarize with relevant diagnostic methods
• Record book to be maintained
11. Oral biology (Oral and Dental Histology) :
• Study of morphology of permanent and deciduous teeth
• Structure and function of oral, dental and paraoral tissues including their ultra structure, molecular and biochemical aspects
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
• Slide discussion on histological appearance of normal oral tissues
• Record book to be maintained
12. Basic Histo-Techniques and Microscopy :
• Routine hematological tests and clinical significance of the same
• Biopsy procedures for oral lesions
• Tissue processing
• Microtome and principles of microtomy
• Various stains used in histopathology and their applications
• Microscope, principles and theories of microscopy
• Light microscopy and various other types including electron microscopy
• Fixation and fixatives
• Ground sections and decalcified sections
• Cytological smears
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
• Postings in Clinical Pathology and Microbiology for relevant training
• Preparation of Ground and decalcified sections, tissue processing, sectioning and staining
• Tooth Carving (Permanent Dentition)
• Record book to be maintained
II MDS:
1. Oral and Dental Pathology:
• Developmental disorders of oral and paraoral structures
• Potentially malignant disorders
• Benign and malignant tumors of the oral cavity
• Odontogenic cysts and tumors
• Pathology of salivary glands
• Regressive alterations of teeth
• Bacterial, fungal, viral and protozoal infections of the oral cavity
• Dental caries
• Diseases of pulp and periapical region
• Spread of oral infection
• Healing of oral wounds
• Physical and chemical injuries of oral cavity
• Oral aspects of metabolic diseases
• Diseases of bones and joints
• Diseases of skin and mucous membrane
• Diseases of periodontia
• Diseases of blood and blood forming organs
• Diseases of nerves and muscles
• Oro-facial pain
• Immunological diseases of oral cavity including tumor immunology
• Molecular pathology
• Oral Microbiology
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
• Postings in the Department of Dermatology of a Medical College
• Postings in a Cancer Centre
2. Basic histo-techniques and microscopy:
• Enzyme histochemistry
• Principles, techniques and applications of immunofluorescence
• Principles, techniques and applications of immunohistochemistry
• Preparation of frozen sections
• Museum set up
• Quality control
• Animal models
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
• Training to be imparted in the Department or in other institutions having the facility
• Visit to the centre of animal experimentation to be familiarize with laboratory techniques, upkeep and care of animals
• Record book to be maintained
3. Recent Molecular Techniques:
• Basic principles, techniques and applications of –
• PCR
• BLOTS
• Hybridization
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Micro array
• DNA sequencing
• Cell culture and cloning
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
• Training to be imparted in the Department or in other institutions having the facility
• Record book to be maintained
4. Recording of Case History and Clinico-Pathological Discussions: Approach:
• Postings in the Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis & Radiology
• Record of minimum 10 case histories to be maintained
5. Histopathology – Slide discussion:
• Record book to be maintained
III MDS:
• Forensic odontology
• Giant cell lesions
• Clear cell lesions
• Round cell lesions
• Spindle cell lesions
• Pigmented lesions
• Fibro-osseous lesions
• Mechanism of formation and expansion of cysts of orofacial region
• Mechanism of growth and metastasis of tumors
• Lab diagnosis of bacterial infections
• Lab diagnosis of viral infections
• Lab diagnosis of fungal infections
• Hamartomas
• Phakomatoses
• Vascular tumors of oro-facial region
• Genodermatoses
• Tumor markers
• Histogenesis of salivary gland tumors
• Tumor angiogenesis
• Concept of premalignancy
• Blue cell lesions
• Molecular basics of oral squamous cell carcinoma
• Matrix remodelling in pathological condition
• Etiopathogenesis of developmental defects of teeth
• Viral oncogenesis
• Lesions associated with impacted and missing teeth
• Syndromes affecting oro-facial region
• Hereditary oral defects
• Techniques to assess the prognosis of neoplastic lesions
• Vesiculo-bullous lesions
• Lymphoreticular malignancy
• Haemopoietic malignancy
• Micronutrients
• Oral aspects of metabolic disorders
• Hormones and oro-maxillofacial lesions
• Matrix metalloproteinases
• Current concepts in HIV related oral diseases
• Current concepts in OSMF
• Epithelial –connective tissue interaction
• Stem cell research
Approach:
• Didactic Lectures & Seminars
• Postings in the Department of Forensic Medicine / Sciences
• Record book to be maintained
Monitoring Learning Progress:
It is essential to monitor the learning progress of each candidate through continuous appraisal and regular assessment. It not only helps teachers to evaluate students, but also students to evaluate themselves. The monitoring should be done by the staff of the department based on participation of students in various teaching / learning activities. It may be structured and assessment is done using checklists that assess various aspects
Career Options
After completing MDS, candidates will get employment opportunities in Government as well as in the Private sector.
· Clinical Practice- They can establish a private clinic or can join a hospital.
· Academics and Dental school - Teaching.
· Research Field.
· Administration.
· Public Health Sector.
· Allied fields.
· Central and State Government Services:
1. Indian Railways.
2. UPSC- Union Public Service Commission.
3. ECHS- Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health scheme.
4. ESIC- Employee’s State Insurance Cooperation.
5. NRHM- National Rural Health Mission.
· Healthcare Panels.
· Defence Services:
1. Army Dental Corps.
2. Indian Air Force Dental Officer.
3. Indian Navy Dental Officer.
4. Army Territorial Officer.
· Scientific Societies.
Courses After MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Master of Dental Surgery is a postgraduate course that can be pursued after finishing BDS. After pursuing BDS, a candidate could pursue the following course programs, where MDS is a feeder qualification.
These include:
Ph.D. in dental surgery.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme-Maxillo Facial Distraction Osteogenesis
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Question: What is the full form of MDS?
Answer: The full form of MDS is Masters of Dental Surgery.
Question: What is MDS?
Answer: Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) is a postgraduate course for doctors. It is done by them after the completion of BDS.
Question: What is the duration of MDS?
Answer: MDS is a postgraduate program of three years.
Question: What is the eligibility of MDS?
Answer: Candidates must have a BDS degree from a dental college/institute recognized by the Dental Council India. Candidates must have completed their Internship for BDS before taking admission to the MDS course. Some dental colleges mention minimum marks in the qualifying degree examination for admissions to MDS courses such as 55% aggregate of all subjects in BDS course.
Question: What is the scope after doing MDS?
Answer: MDS offers candidates various employment opportunities and career prospects.
Question: What is the average salary for MDS candidate?
Answer: The BDS candidate’s average salary ranges between Rs.9 lakhs to Rs. 40 lakhs depending on the experience. Average salary may vary with experience and the nature of jobs.
Question: How selection is done?
Answer: The selection is done on an annual basis which is based on performance in NEET PG-MDS and counseling conducted by DCI (Dental Council of India).