BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Shaping skilled dental professionals who combine clinical expertise with compassionate patient care and commitment to oral health excellence.

Overview

People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal offers a comprehensive dental undergraduate programme that prepares students for professional dental practice. This course encompasses fundamental dental sciences, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic techniques alongside extensive practical clinical work. Perfect for ambitious individuals committed to oral healthcare excellence, the curriculum balances academic rigor with real-world clinical application. Graduates emerge ready to serve effectively across diverse dental care environments.

Duration & Eligibility

Duration: Four years of structured learning followed by one year of mandatory internship

Level: Undergraduate (UG)

Eligibility: Completion of Higher Secondary Education (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, maintaining minimum 50% aggregate (following DCI standards), along with a qualifying NEET-UG examination result.

Syllabus/Modules

Foundation Stage: Dental Anatomy, Dental Materials, General Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry

Intermediate Stage: Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, General Medicine, General Surgery

Advanced Stage: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Public Health Dentistry

Highlights

  • Patient interaction begins early in the programme
  • Modern dental clinics and advanced equipment for hands-on training
  • Authentic clinical exposure through People’s Dental Hospital assignments
  • Direct mentoring from accomplished dental educators and practitioners

Admission

Entry granted through NEET-UG performance, with procedures overseen by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh.

Career

Graduates can establish dental practices in hospitals, private clinics, or community health centers as general dental practitioners. Pursuing advanced degrees (MDS) for specialization remains widely chosen. Additional avenues include public health dental programs, dental research, governmental health administration, armed forces dental units, dental equipment companies, international dental services, and healthcare consultancy. The qualification provides enduring support for professional growth throughout one’s dental journey.