Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral Medicine and Radiology 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 basic diagnostic procedures and techniques useful in recognizing the diseases of the oral tissues of local and constitutional origin and their medical management.
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 MDS varies from accredited institutes/hospital to hospital and may range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs.20 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. 6 lakhs to Rs. 12 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, and 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 in Oral Medicine and Radiology
Level
Post-graduate
Duration of Course
Three years
Course Mode
Full Time
Minimum Academic Requirement
Candidates must have 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
Rs.20,000 to Rs. 20 lakhs per year
Average Salary
Rs. 6 lakhs to Rs. 12 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 includes:
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 to 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. 20 lakhs per year.
Colleges offering MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology
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
1
Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
2
C.K.S. Teja Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Tirupati
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
3
Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Gannavaram Mandalam
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
4
G. Pulla Reddy Dental College & Hospital, Kurnool
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
5
Gitam Dental College & Hospital, Vishakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
7
Govt. Dental College, RIMS, Kadapa
Andhra Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
8
GSL Dental College & Hospital, Rajahmundry
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
10
Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
11
Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
12
Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
14
St. Joseph Dental College, Duggirala
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
15
Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram
Andhra Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
17
Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna
Bihar
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
18
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna
Bihar
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
22
Chattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, Rajnandgaon
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
23
Govt. Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
24
Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
25
New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute, Bilaspur
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
26
Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, Bhilai
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
27
Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hosptial & Research Centre, Bilaspur
Chhattisgarh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
29
Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital New Delhi
Delhi
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
31
University College of Medical Sciences, Dilshad Garden
Delhi
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
33
Ahmedabad Dental College & Hospital, Gandhinagar
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
35
College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
36
College of Dental Sciences, Amargadh
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
38
Goenka Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Gandhinagar
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
39
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
4
41
K.M. Shah Dental College & Hospital, Vadodara
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
42
Karnavati School of Dentistry, Gandhinagar
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
44
Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, Visnagar
Gujarat
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
47
Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences & Research, Mullana
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
48
Manav Rachana Dental College, Faridabad
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
49
PDM Dental College & Research Institute, Jhajjar
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
50
Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak
Haryana
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
50
Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak
Haryana
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
51
Sri Govind Tricentenary Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
53
Swami Devi Dyal Hospital & Dental College, Panchkula
Haryana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
55
H.P. Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
61
Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hazaribag
Jharkhand
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
62
Vananchal Dental College & Hospital, Garhwa
Jharkhand
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
63
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
64
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
66
Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
67
AME’s Dental College & Hospital, Raichur
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
68
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
69
Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
4
70
College of Dental Sciences, Davangere
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
4
71
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
72
D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
73
Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
74
Dr Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
75
Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
76
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
78
JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
4
79
K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
80
KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
81
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
82
Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
83
M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
84
M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
85
Maruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
86
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
87
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
88
Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
89
Navodaya Dental College, Raichur
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
90
P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
91
Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
94
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
96
Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
97
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
100
Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
101
The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
102
V.S. Dental College, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
103
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
104
Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital, Mangalore
Karnataka
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
105
Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
109
Govt. Dental College, Kottayam
Kerala
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
110
Govt. Dental College, Kozhikode
Kerala
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
111
Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum
Kerala
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
112
Kannur Dental College, kannur
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
113
KMCT Dental College, Calicut
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
114
Malabar Dental College & Research Centre, Malappuram
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
115
Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
118
PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
125
Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
127
College of Dentistry- Indore
Madhya Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
128
Hitkarini Dental College & Hospital, Jabalpur
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
130
Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry & Research Centre, Gwalior
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
132
Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Indore
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
133
People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
134
Peoples College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
135
Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
136
RKDF Dental College & Research Centre, Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
137
Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore
Madhya Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
142
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
144
Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sanstha’s Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
146
Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
4
149
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad
Maharashtra
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
150
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
Maharashtra
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
151
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur
Maharashtra
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
153
M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
156
Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir’s Dental College & Hospital, Nashik
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
4
157
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
Maharashtra
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
10
158
Padmashree Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
159
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Dental College, Solapur
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
160
Rural Dental College, Loni
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
161
S.M.B.T. Dental College & Hospital, Amrutnagar
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
162
Saraswati Danwantri Dental College & Hospital, Parbhani
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
164
Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
165
Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
167
Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
170
Vasantdada Patil Dental College and Hospital, Sangli
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
172
VSPM’s Dental College & Research Centre, Nagpur
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
173
Yerala Medical Trust & Research Centre’s Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
176
Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar
Orissa
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
177
Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar
Orissa
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
178
S.C.B. Dental College & Hospital, Cuttack
Orissa
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
179
Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry
Pondicherry
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
180
Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry
Pondicherry
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
186
Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences, Faridkot
Punjab
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
188
Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Ferozepur
Punjab
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
190
Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam
Punjab
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
195
Darshan Dental College & Hospital, Udaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
196
Daswani Dental College & Research Centre, Kota
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
199
Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
200
Jodhpur Dental College General Hospital, Jodhpur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
0
202
Mahatma Gandhi Dental College & Hospital, Sitapura, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
203
NIMS Dental College, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
204
Pacific Dental College & Research Centre
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
205
Pacific Dental College, Udaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
6
206
Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
207
Surendera Dental College & Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
208
Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur
Rajasthan
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
210
Best Dental Science College, Madurai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
211
Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
213
Faculty of Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Nagar
Tamil Nadu
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
215
K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science & Research, Tiruchengode
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
216
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
217
Madha Dental College & Hospital, Kundrathur
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
218
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
4
220
Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
221
Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Kavalkinaru Jn
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
1
222
S.R.M. Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
224
Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
225
Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Narayanpuram
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
226
Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
227
Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital, Porur
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
232
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
233
Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
234
Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
235
Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Elayampalayam
Tamil Nadu
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
237
Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad
Telangana
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
238
Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
241
Mamata Dental College, Khamam
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
242
Meghna Institute of Dental Sciences, Nizamabad
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
243
MNR DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL , MEDAK
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
244
Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Hyderabad
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
246
Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
247
Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad
Telangana
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
248
Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
249
Career Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
251
D.J. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Modi Nagar
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
252
Dental College Azamgarh
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
254
Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
255
Faculty of Dental Sciences, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Govt.
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
256
I.T.S. Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
257
I.T.S. Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Gr. Noida
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
259
Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
260
Institute of Dental Studies & Technology, Modinagar
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
261
K.D. Dental College, Mathura
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
263
Kothiwal Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
264
Rama Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
266
Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
267
Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
269
Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College & Research Centre, Masuri
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
270
Subharati Dental College, Meerut
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
2
271
Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad
Uttar Pradesh
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
5
273
Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh
Uttrakhand
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
277
Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Banbishnupur
West Bengal
Private
MDS
Oral Medicine & Radiology
3
Syllabus
MDS is a three-year Postgraduate course that provides training in dental surgery.
According to the Dental Council of India's MDS Course Regulations 2017, the Syllabus for MDS in Oral Medicine & Radiology is as follows:
Syllabus
Part-I
Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Research Methodology and Biostatistics.
Part-II:
Paper-I: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Paper II: Oral Medicine, therapeutics, and laboratory investigations
Paper-III: Descriptive and analyzing type question.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of 3 years of training the candidate should be able to acquire adequate knowledge of the discipline.
Knowledge:
Theoretical, Clinical, and practical knowledge of all oral mucosal lesions, skeletal involvement of maxillofacial region, diagnostic procedures pertaining to them and latest information of imaging modules.
Skills:
Three important skills need to be imparted in maxillofacial diseases
1. Diagnostic skill in recognition of oral diseases with radiographic diagnosis and their management
2. Research skills in handling scientific problems pertaining to oral treatment
3. Clinical and Didactic skills in encouraging younger doctors to attain learning objectives
Attitudes:
Positive mental attitude and the persistence of continued learning need to be inculcated
COURSE CONTENTS:
A) Applied Basic Sciences:
Applied Anatomy:
1. Gross anatomy of the face:
a. Muscles of Facial Expression and Muscles of Mastication
b. Facial nerve
c. Facial artery
d. Facial vein
e. Parotid gland and its relations
f. Submandibular salivary gland and its relations
2. Neck region:
a. Triangles of the neck with special reference to Carotid, Digastric triangles and midline structures
b. Facial spaces
c. Carotid system of arteries, Vertebral Artery, and Subclavian arteries
d. Jugular system Internal jugular External jugular
e. Lymphatic drainage
f. Cervical plane
g. Muscles derived from Pharyngeal arches
h. Infratemporal fossa in detail and temporomandibular joint
i. Endocrine glands
• Pituitary
• Thyroid
• Parathyroid
j. Exocrine glands
• Parotid
• Thyroid
• Parathyroid
k. Sympathetic chain
l. Cranial nerves- V, VII, IX, XI, & XII
3. Oral Cavity:
a. Vestibule and oral cavity proper
b. Tongue and teeth
c. Palate – soft and hard
4. Nasal Cavity
a. Nasal septum
b. Lateral wall of nasal cavity
c. Paranasal air sinuses
5. Pharynx:
6. Gross salient features of brain and spinal cord with references to attachment of cranial nerves to the brainstem
Detailed study of the cranial nerve nuclei of V, VII, IX, X, XI, XII
7. Osteology:
a) Comparative study of fetal and adult skull
b) Mandible: Development, ossification, age changes and evaluation of mandible in detail Embryology:
1. Development of face, palate, nasal septum and nasal cavity, paranasal air sinuses
2. Pharyngeal apparatus in detail including the floor of the primitive pharynx
3. Development of tooth in detail and the age changes
4. Development of salivary glands
5. Congenital anomalies of the face must be dealt with in detail.
Histology:
1. Study of the epithelium of the oral cavity and the respiratory tract
2. Connective tissue
3. Muscular tissue
4. Nervous tissue
5. Blood vessels
6. Cartilage
7. Bone and tooth
8. Tongue
9. Salivary glands
10. Tonsil, thymus, lymph nodes
Physiology:
1. General Physiology:
a. Cell
b. Body Fluid Compartments
c. Classification
d. Composition
e. Cellular transport
f. RMP and action potential
2. Muscle Nerve Physiology:
a. Structure of a neuron and properties of nerve fibers
b. Structure of muscle fibers and properties of muscle fibers
c. Neuromuscular transmission
d. Mechanism of muscle contraction
3. Blood:
a. RBC and Hb
b. WBC – Structure and functions
c. Platelets – functions and applied aspects
d. Plasma proteins
e. Blood Coagulation with applied aspects
f. Blood groups
g. Lymph and applied aspects
4. Respiratory System:
a. Air passages, composition of air, dead space, mechanics of respiration with pressure and volume changes
b. Lung volumes and capacities and applied aspects
c. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
d. Neural regulation of respiration
e. Chemical regulation of respiration
f. Hypoxia, effects of increased barometric pressure and decreased barometric pressure
5. Cardio-Vascular System:
a. Cardiac Cycle
b. Regulation of heart rate/ Stroke volume / cardiac output / blood flow
c. Regulation of blood pressure
d. Shock, hypertension, cardiac failure
6. Excretory System:
a. Renal function tests
7. Gastro–intestinal tract:
a. Composition, functions and regulation of:
• Saliva
• Gastric juice
• Pancreatic juice
• Bile and intestinal juice
• Mastication and deglutition
8. Endocrine System:
a. Hormones – classification and mechanism of action
b. Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones
c. Thyroid hormones
d. Parathyroid hormones and calcium homeostasis
e. Pancreatic hormones
f. Adrenal hormones
9. Central Nervous System:
a. Ascending tract with special references to pain pathway
10. Special Senses:
a. Gustation and Olfaction
Biochemistry:
1. Carbohydrates – Disaccharides specifically maltose, lactose, sucrose
a. Digestion of starch/absorption of glucose
b. Metabolism of glucose, specifically glycolysis, TCA cycle, gluconeogenesis
c. Blood sugar regulation
d. Glycogen storage regulation
e. Glycogen storage diseases
f. Galactosemia and fructosemia
2. Lipids
a. Fatty acids- Essential/non essential
b. Metabolism of fatty acids- oxidation, ketone body formation, utilization ketosis
c. Outline of cholesterol metabolism- synthesis and products formed from cholesterol
3. Protein
a. Amino acids- essential/non essential, complete/ incomplete proteins
b. Transamination/ Deamination (Definition with examples)
c. Urea cycle
d. Tyrosine-Hormones synthesized from tyrosine
e. In born errors of amino acid metabolism
f. Methionine and transmethylation
4. Nucleic Acids
a. Purines/Pyrimidines
b. Purine analogs in medicine
c. DNA/RNA – Outline of structure
d. Transcription/translation
e. Steps of protein synthesis
f. Inhibitors of protein synthesis
g. Regulation of gene function
5. Minerals
a. Calcium/Phosphorus metabolism specifically regulation of serum calcium levels
b. Iron metabolism
c. Iodine metabolism
d. Trace elements in nutrition
6. Energy Metabolism
a. Basal metabolic rate
b. Specific dynamic action (SDA) of foods
7. Vitamins
a. Mainly these vitamins and their metabolic role- specifically vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine
Pathology:
1. Inflammation:
a. Repair and regeneration, necrosis and gangrene
b. Role of complement system in acute inflammation
c. Role of arachidonic acid and its metabolites in acute inflammation
d. Growth factors in acute inflammation
e. Role of molecular events in cell growth and intercellular signaling cell surface receptors
f. Role of NSAIDS in inflammation
g. Cellular changes in radiation injury and its manifestations
2. Homeostasis:
a. Role of Endothelium in thrombogenesis
b. Arterial and venous thrombi
c. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
d. Shock: Pathogenesis of hemorrhagic, neurogenic, septic, cardiogenic shock, circulatory disturbances, ischemic hyperemia, venous congestion, edema, infarction
3. Chromosomal Abnormalities:
a. Marfan’s syndrome
b. Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome
c. Fragile X Syndrome
4. Hypersensitivity:
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Type II Hypersensitivity
c. Type III Hypersensitivity
d. Cell-mediated Reaction and its clinical importance
e. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
f. Infection and infective granulomas
5. Neoplasia:
a. Classification of Tumors
b. Carcinogenesis & Carcinogens – Chemical, Viral and Microbial
c. Grading and Staging of Cancer, tumor Angiogenesis, Paraneoplastic Syndrome
d. Spread of tumors
e. Characteristics of benign and malignant tumors
6. Others:
a. Sex-linked agammaglobulinemia
b. AIDS
c. Management of Immune deficiency patients requiring surgical procedures
d. De George’s Syndrome
e. Ghons complex, post primary pulmonary tuberculosis – pathology and pathogenesis
Pharmacology:
1. Definition of terminologies used
2. Dosage and mode of administration of drugs
3. Action and fate of drugs in the body
4. Drugs acting on CNS
5. Drug addiction, tolerance and hypersensitive reactions
6. General and local anesthetics, hypnotics, antiepileptics and tranquilizers
7. Chemotherapeutics and antibiotics
8. Analgesics and anti – pyretics
9. Anti–tubercular and anti–syphilitic drugs
10. Antiseptics, sialogogues, and anti–sialogogues
11. Haematinics
12. Antidiabetics
13. Vitamins – A, B Complex, C, D, E & K
14. Steroids
B) Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology:
The study includes Seminars / lectures / Demonstrations
1. History of radiology, structure of x – ray tube, production of x – ray, property of x – rays
2. Biological effects of radiation
3. Films and recording media
4. Processing of image in radiology
5. Design of x –ray department, dark room and use of automatic processing units
6. Localization by radiographic techniques
7. Faults of dental radiographs and concept of ideal radiograph
8. Quality assurance and audit in dental radiology
9. Extra – oral-imaging techniques
10. OPG and other radiologic techniques
11. Advanced imaging techniques like CBCT,CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound
12. Basic Anatomy of sectional imaging with case interpretations of CT / CBCT / MRI
13. Radio nucleotide techniques
14. Contrast radiography in salivary gland, TMJ, and other radiolucent pathologies
15. Radiation protection and ICRP guidelines
16. Art of radiographic report, writing and descriptors preferred in reports
17. Radiograph differential diagnosis of radiolucent, radio opaque and mixed lesions
18. Digital radiology and its various types of advantages
C) Oral Medicine, therapeutics and laboratory investigations:
Study includes seminars / lectures / discussion
1. Methods of clinical diagnosis of oral and systemic diseases as applicable to oral tissues including modern diagnostic techniques
2. Laboratory investigations including special investigations of oral and oro – facial diseases
3. Teeth in local and systemic diseases, congenital, and hereditary disorders
4. Oral manifestations of systemic diseases
5. Oro – facial pain
6. Psychosomatic aspects of oral diseases
7. Management of medically compromised patients including medical emergencies in the dental chair
8. Congenital and Hereditary disorders involving tissues of oro facial region
9. Systemic diseases due to oral foci of infection
10. Hematological, Dermatological, Metabolic, Nutritional, & Endocrinal conditions with oral manifestations
11. Neuromuscular diseases affecting oro –facial region
12. Salivary gland disorders
13. Tongue in oral and systemic diseases
14. TMJ dysfunction and diseases
15. Concept of immunity as related to oro – facial lesions, including AIDS
16. Cysts, Neoplasms, Odontomes, and fibro – osseous lesions
17. Oral changes in Osteo – dystrophies and chondro – dystrophies
18. Pre malignant and malignant lesions of oro facial region
19. Allergy and other miscellaneous conditions
20. Therapeutics in oral medicine –clinical pharmacology
21. Forensic odontology
22. Computers in oral diagnosis and imaging
23. Evidence based oral care in treatment planning
24. Molecular Biology
Essential Knowledge:
Basic medical subjects, Oral Medicine, Clinical Dentistry, Management of Medical Emergencies, Oral Radiology techniques and Interpretation, Diagnosis of Oro – facial disorders
Procedural and Operative Skills:
1st Year:
1. Examination of Patient - Case history recordings – 100
- FNAC – 50
- Biopsy – 50
- Observe, Assist, & Perform under supervision
2. Intraoral radiographs:
- Perform and interpretation – 500
3. Full mouth intra-oral radiograph tracings – 3
4. Age estimation using radiographs – 10
2nd Year:
1. Dental treatment to medically compromised patients – 2
- Observe, assist, and perform under the supervision
2. Extraoral radiographs, digital radiography – 20
- Observe, assist and perform under supervision, Interpretation
3. Extra Oral radiographs tracings – 3
4. CBCT Interpretations – 5
Operative skills:
1. Giving intra-muscular and intravenous injections
2. Administration of oxygen and life-saving drugs to the patients
3. Performing basic CPR and certification by Red Cross or similar authorized organization
3rd Year
All the above
- Performed independently – Case history: Routine cases – 100
- Interesting Cases – 25
- OPG – 50
- Periapical view – 100
- Bitewing view – 50
- Occlusal view – 50
- Extraoral radiographs of different views 25
- CBCT Interpretations – – 10
- Treatment of mucosal lesions with LASER – 3
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 is to be done by the staff of the department based on participation of students in various teaching / learning activities. It may be structured and assessment be done using checklists that assess various aspects. Checklists are given in Section IV
Career Options
After completing MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology, 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 Medicine and Radiology
Masters of Dental Surgery is a postgraduate course that can be pursued after pursuing BDS, a candidate could pursue the following courses programs, where BDS is a feeder qualification.
These include:
Ph.D. in Dental Sciences
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme in Maxillo-Facial imaging.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology
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 who have done Bachelor in Dental Surgery.
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 MDS candidate’s average salary ranges between Rs.6 lakhs to Rs. 12 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 MDS and counseling conducted by DCI (Dental Council of India).