Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)


Post graduate Degree

The postgraduate degree in dentistry is called Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) and is awarded after a successful completion of 3 academic years of full-time study.
Following are the post graduate specializations currently available at MGM Dental College and Hospital, Kamothe.


Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in
Sr. No. Specialization Approved intake of students
1 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 04
2 Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 02
3 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 03
4 Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge 03
5 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology 03
6 Periodontology 03

(To be considered for MDS admission, one should have completed a Bachelor in Dental Surgery course (BDS) from a Dental Council of India accredited college or university.)

The speciality training offered as part of the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) course equipes one to handle complex cases that require expert know-how and training.
The curriculum includes

  • Clinical case discussions
  • Case studies and clinical scientific presentations
  • Seminars and workshops
  • Journal Club presentations
  • Performing direct and indirect restorations on patients
  • Learning and practicing endodontics
The MDS is a 3-year program offered in the following streams:
Sr. No. Specialization Approved intake of students
1 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 04
2 Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 02
3 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 03
4 Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge 03
5 Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology 03
6 Periodontology 03

  • Clinical Practice
  • Teaching and research
  • Government administrative services / hospital administration
  • The postgraduate degree in dentistry is called Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) and is awarded after a successful completion of 3 academic years of full-time study.
  • Obtain minimum of marks of 50th percentile in ‘National Eligibilitycum-Entrance Test to MDS course’ held for the said academic year
Details of Students Admitted Year-Wise