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