MDS – Master of Dental Surgery
Developing specialized dental practitioners with advanced skills to address complex oral healthcare challenges through expert clinical training.
Overview
These three-year advanced dental programmes at People’s Dental Academy develop dentists into accomplished specialists within chosen clinical fields. Designed for dental professionals seeking mastery in particular treatment domains, the coursework emphasizes research-backed dental practices, patient-focused ethics, and confident clinical reasoning. Participants gain expertise needed for managing demanding dental scenarios independently.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration: Three years
Level: Postgraduate (PG)
Eligibility: DCI-approved BDS degree with successfully completed internship and valid NEET-MDS score.
Syllabus/Modules
Specialization Options: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, Public Health Dentistry, Oral Medicine & Radiology
Highlights
- Thorough clinical preparation spanning numerous specialty areas
- Active participation in surgical procedures, patient management, and complicated dental cases
- Research dissertation requirement with expert faculty guidance
- Knowledge exchange through inter-specialty academic forums
Admission
Selection via NEET-MDS results followed by counseling administered by Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh.
Career
Qualified specialists function as expert consultants, senior dentists, or operating dental surgeons in dental institutions and advanced care centers. Academic roles in teaching facilities, research positions, and personal practice ventures represent typical career directions. Many pursue additional super-specialty training abroad, while others advance into healthcare management, dental policy formulation, and global oral health initiatives. This certification establishes foundations for meaningful professional achievement in clinical dentistry, teaching, and scientific research internationally.