MDS
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The full form of MDS is Master of Dental Surgery, which is a post-degree course awarded for a course or program in the field of dentistry. The duration of Master of Dental Surgery is 3 years. In the dental course, you are given 1-year training. After M.B.B.S., Master of Dental Surgery is the most sought degree in the field of medical science which enables one to become an expert dentist.
During this course dentistry schools make you an expert to work as a dentist in government or private hospitals or can open your dental clinic to serve the society. In addition to serving people, a career in dental science is one of the most attractive options at present. There is a lot of demand abroad also, after MDS.
Eligibility for MDS course
The basic qualification for MDS course is a BDS degree. One must have a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery or a provisional passing certificate in BDS an equivalent qualification from any Indian dental university recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI).
Also, one must have completed or been in the process of completion of the one-year internship or practical training. This training or internship done in the respective dental college should be approved or recognized by the Government of India.
Branches of MDS
To do MDS, first of all, you have to select the branch i.e. specialization, based on which you are given a subject. Following are the main branches of MDS, from which you can select the discipline of your choice.
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS or OMS) specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. these are dentists who treat conditions, defects, injuries and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face through surgery. They are commonly referred to as an oral surgeon.
Operative Dentistry
Restoration of parts of the teeth that are defective as a result of trauma, disease, or abnormal development to a state of normal health, function and esthetic comes under operative dentistry.
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Prosthetic dentistry or Prosthodontics
Prosthetic dentistry or Prosthodontics is also known as Restorative dentistry which deals with the procedures and management that are performed to keep your mouth healthy and functional. These procedures include making dentures, putting in dental implants, fillings cavities, and crowns etc.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a special branch of dentistry that focuses on correcting bites, occlusion, and the straightness of teeth. They perform functions like Cephalometric X-ray, Panoramic X-rays, Orthodontic Photographs, Impressions, Bonding and doing Orthodontic Adjustments.
Paedodontics
Paedodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with children’s teeth. It specialises in the care and management of children’s teeth. Also known as paediatric dentistry, it treats patients from birth until adolescence.
Internship
The internship is a process where you get a chance of practical knowledge of what you have studied during the theory classes i.e. practical experience of book knowledge. The freedom to work with open hands before starting the actual career, a chance to refine your skills.
Preventive Dentistry
Clear from the term itself that Preventive dentistry helps to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and more by caring for your teeth to keep them healthy. There are many forms of preventive dentistry, such as daily brushing and dental cleanings. Preventive dentistry includes educational instruction such as proper brushing and flossing methods to prevent tooth decay and routine oral exams, cleanings, sealants, X-rays, and fluoride treatments etc.
Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry that focuses on prosthetics of teeth and is also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry. A Prosthodontist deals with the replacement of missing teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by bridges, dentures or prostheses etc. Â
Periodontics
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the dental implants and prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation.
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Career After MDS
After doing MDS, you have a lot of options. Dentists can find employment opportunities in both the government and private sectors. Most dentist doctors prefer to work as a profession and work as a Private Practitioner. But after all, all these jobs are for you only. Here are some great jobs which you can opt for
- Dental Surgeon
- Oral Pathologist
- Consultant
- Community Dentist
- Dental Forensic Expert
- Â Professor/Lecturer
- Â Public Health Specialists
Areas of working after MDS
If you want to work as an employee after your Masters in Dentistry, the world is open to you. Following are the main fields where you can get a job with high respect and salary.
- Dental Clinics and Hospitals
- Dental Equipment Manufacturers
- Dental Products Manufacturers
- Dental Laboratories
- Dental Colleges & Research Institutes
- Military Services
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Private Practice
- Research Institutes
Dentistry in Army
Army Dental Core is a collaborative branch of the Army Medical Corps. The Chief of the Dental Corps gets the rank of Colonel and is also called the Deputy Director of Dental Services. Navy and Air Force have separate departments of dentistry. There are five specialists for diverse branches of dental care. For the training of dental mechanical and dental protectors, they are taught at Armed Forces Medical College, Poona. The recruitment is in the form of the first short service commission. The permanent commission is given to some selected executives.
Other courses after BDS
Besides MDS, other Masters Courses are available in dentistry like Post-Graduate Diploma in Dentistry. Some colleges provide diploma course in a particular branch like Endodontics, Orthodontics, Lasers etc whereas some big setups provide training in all the aspects of dentistry covering multiple branches. Some of the common diplomas are
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry
- PG Diploma in Endodontic Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Studies
- PG Diploma in Clinical ResearchÂ
- Diploma in Advanced Restorative Dentistry
- PG Diploma in Implant DentistryÂ
- PG Diploma in Dental Education    Â
MDS courses are of 3 years duration. Unless you get a government MDS seat, this course can get very costly to complete. In comparison, diploma courses are of 2 years or less in duration depending on where you are doing the course. Remember money spent to learn a dental skill is never a waste as you will use this new skill and earn more but you have to be selective in choosing the right course and branch for you.
Major Dental Institutes
| Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences | New Delhi  |
| Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University | Â Lucknow |
| Faculty of Dentistry Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi |
| Azad Dental College | New Delhi |
| ESIC Dental College Indraprastha University | Delhi |
| Army College of Dental Science | Pune |
| Government Dental College | Secunderabad |
| Ahmedabad Dental College | Ahmedabad |
| Medical College Maulana | Punjab |
| Aligarh Muslim University | Aligarh |
| Dr. R. Ahmad Dental College | Kolkata |
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