MDS Clinical
Building expert clinical dental specialists with refined capabilities to manage intricate oral healthcare situations through intensive specialized training.
Overview
These three-year postgraduate clinical dental programmes at People’s College of Dental Sciences & RC transform general dentists into proficient specialists across selected clinical disciplines. Structured for dental graduates pursuing excellence in specific treatment areas, the curriculum highlights evidence-based clinical methods, patient-centric values, and independent clinical judgment. Students develop proficiency essential for handling complex dental cases with confidence.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration: Three years
Level: Postgraduate (PG)
Eligibility: DCI-recognized BDS qualification with completed internship and valid NEET-MDS result.
Syllabus/Modules
Clinical Specializations: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge
Highlights
Extensive clinical training across diverse specialty disciplines
Direct involvement in surgical interventions, clinical management, and challenging dental scenarios
Mandatory research thesis under experienced faculty supervision
Regular interdisciplinary seminars and case presentations
Admission
Entry through NEET-MDS scores followed by counseling conducted by Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh.
Career
Certified specialists serve as consultant practitioners, department heads, or surgical specialists in dental hospitals and specialized treatment facilities. Teaching positions in academic institutions, research appointments, and independent clinical establishments constitute common professional pathways. Several pursue further subspecialty education internationally, while others transition into administrative healthcare positions, policy development roles, and worldwide oral health programs. This qualification creates pathways for distinguished professional accomplishment in specialized dentistry, academics, and dental research globally.
MDS Non-Clinical
Developing dental academics and diagnostic specialists who advance oral healthcare through scholarly research and laboratory excellence.
Overview
People’s College of Dental Sciences & RC’s non-clinical postgraduate dental programmes emphasize educational and investigative dimensions of oral healthcare. These specializations accommodate dentists interested in academic instruction, laboratory research, and diagnostic sciences rather than direct clinical practice. The training methodology integrates conceptual expertise with scientific research approaches, preparing graduates for scholarly and diagnostic dental careers.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration: Three years
Level: Postgraduate (PG)
Eligibility: BDS degree with completed internship requirement and NEET-MDS qualification.
Syllabus/Modules
Non-Clinical Specializations: Public Health Dentistry, Oral Medicine & Radiology
Highlights
Advanced diagnostic laboratories for clinical investigations
Intensive focus on teaching methodologies and research protocols
Regular academic sessions, research symposiums, and collaborative research projects
Admission
Selection based on NEET-MDS performance through state counseling procedures per DCI regulations.
Career
Graduates typically pursue careers as academic faculty, research scientists, or diagnostic laboratory heads within dental colleges and research institutes. Roles include curriculum development, clinical diagnostics, and quality control in pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Many continue with doctoral programmes, advancing to leadership positions in dental education, healthcare policy, and academic dentistry. These programmes provide respected and stable career paths in scholarly oral healthcare and diagnostic sciences.