BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Cultivating proficient dental practitioners who integrate scientific excellence with empathetic patient care and devotion to advancing oral health standards.
Overview
People’s College of Dental Sciences & RC, Bhopal delivers a thorough dental undergraduate programme that equips students for professional dental service. This course covers essential dental sciences, examination methodologies, and treatment protocols alongside substantial hands-on clinical practice. Ideal for determined individuals devoted to oral healthcare distinction, the programme harmonizes theoretical knowledge with practical clinical implementation. Graduates develop readiness to function competently in varied dental healthcare settings.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration: Four years of organized instruction followed by one year of compulsory internship
Level: Undergraduate (UG)
Eligibility: Successful completion of Senior Secondary Education (10+2) including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing minimum 50% combined marks (per DCI guidelines), together with qualifying NEET-UG examination score.
Syllabus/Modules
Foundational Phase: Dental Anatomy, Dental Materials, General Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
Middle Phase: Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, General Medicine, General Surgery
Clinical Phase: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Public Health Dentistry
Highlights
Clinical patient exposure commences during early semesters
State-of-the-art dental facilities with contemporary equipment for practical learning
Comprehensive clinical training through People’s College Dental Hospital rotations
Personalized guidance from experienced dental faculty and specialists
Admission
Admission secured through NEET-UG scores, with protocols managed by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh.
Career
Graduates establish dental careers in hospitals, independent clinics, or public health facilities as general dentists. Continuing education through postgraduate programmes (MDS) for specialization proves popular. Further options encompass community dental initiatives, oral health research, public health administration, military dental services, dental industry sectors, overseas dental positions, and healthcare advisory roles. This degree offers sustained foundation for career advancement across dental professions.