MDS

MDS

1. MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

Master of Dental Surgery or MDS course is a master level degree for students who has graduated in Dental Science, MDS degree as recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI) is offered in various specializations including Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Periodontology. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Oral Medicine and Radiology.

MDS is a full-time degree of two years duration with specializations for diseases related to Tooth, Jaw and other Facial tissues, dental science is dealing to help in maintaining oral health. Moreover, for surgeries such as dental implants, artificial replacements, treating Jaw and Gum related diseases and surgeries, correcting misaligned/dispositioned teeth and jaw, treating dental tissues, facial diseases diagnosis and surgeries and also, cosmetic treatments.


2. Duration: 2 Years


3. Eligibility Criteria 


Candidates must have a BDS degree from a dental college/institute recognized by Dental Council India.

They must have completed their Internship for BDS before taking admission in the MDS course.

Some dental colleges mention minimum marks in the qualifying degree examination for admissions to MDS course such as 55% marks in aggregate of all subjects in BDS course 

Candidates must have obtained merit ranks in any of the Dental Entrance Exams as mentioned below -


4. MDS Entrance Exams


Admissions to MDS courses is based on Medical Entrance Exams that students need to qualify to be eligible for medical institutes and colleges in India. Some of the

NEET MDS

NIMS Entrance Exam. 

AIIMS PG Entrance Exam


5. MDS Skillset


Some of the important skills required to pursue MDS course and career are


Ability to work in Critical and Dynamic Environment 
Dedication towards professional commitments and medical ethics
Desire for knowledge and learning new research
Scientific Research and Development Skills
Sharp Memory and Prompt Approach
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Counselling and caring skills. 
Approachable and Empathetic skills
Medical writing skills
Patience and Perseverance


6. MDS Specializations


Prosthodontics
Restoration and maintenance of oral function, health, comfort and appearance by the replacement of missing or lost natural teeth and associated tissues either by fixed or removable artificial substitutes.
Periodontics
Health and diseases of the investing and supporting structures of the teeth and oral mucous membrane.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the human jaws and associated oral and facial structures.
Conservative Dentistry
Prevention and treatment of the diseases and injuries of the hard tissues and the pulp of the tooth and associated periapical lesions.
Orthodontics
Prevention and correction of oral anomalies and malocclusion and the harmonizing of the structures involved, so that the Dental mechanism will function in a normal way.
Oral Pathology
Nature of oral diseases, their causes, processes and effects. It relates the clinical manifestation of oral diseases to the physiologic and anatomic changes associated with these diseases.
Community Dentistry
Preventing and controlling Dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts.
Paedodontics
Prevention and treatment of oral and Dental ailments that may occur during childhood.
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Basic diagnostic procedures and techniques are useful in recognizing the diseases of the oral tissues of local and constitutional origin and their medical management. X-rays and their uses in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in relation to orofacial diseases.


7. MDS Syllabus

The syllabus for MDS in Applied Basic Science is common for all specializations as per the regulations of the Dental Council of India. Check below MDS Syllabus -


Basic Sciences Syllabus -
Embryology
Applied Anatomy
Development of face, palate, mandible and maxilla
Muscles of facial expression and muscles of mastication
Development of tooth
Tempura mandibular joint
Histology
Salivary Glands

Hypersensitivity: a) Anaphylaxis,

a) Type 2 hypersensitivity.

b) Type 3 hypersensitivity,

c) Cell-mediated reaction and its clinical importance. 

d) System lupus erythematosus, 

e) Infection and infective granulomas

Biology and anatomy of dental tissues (enamel, dentin, cementum, pulp and periodontium)

Neoplasia

a) Classification of tumours, 

b) Carcinogenesis carcinogen-chemical, viral and microbial,

c) Grading and staging of cancers, tumour, Angiogenesis, Paraneoplastic syndrome,

d) Spread of tumours. Characteristics of benign and malignant tumours

Oral Cavity and vestibule

Others:

a)  AIDS,

b)  Hepatitis B

Blood groups
CYSTS- Classification, types (esp. Dental, dentigerous) 
RBC and haemoglobin
Pathology of oral soft and hard tissues
WBC Function and classification
Dental plaque
Cardiac cycle
Dental caries
Regulation of blood pressure
Attrition. Abrasion and erosion of teeth
Shock, hypertension, cardiac failure 
Oral Manifestations of systemic diseases
Composition function and regulation of saliva
Microbiology
Mastication and deglutition

Applied General Microbiology:

a) Gram-positive bacteria, 

b) Gram-negative bacteria,

c) Aerobes and anaerobes, 

d) Microbiology of tuberculosis

Endocrine system:

a)  Pituitary hormone

b)  Thyroid hormone

c)  Parathyroid hormone

Oral Microbiology-normal e flora, Sterilization and disinfection, Microbiology of pulpal and periodontal diseases.
Gerodontics: Nutrition in geriatric patients, Consequences and management of age changes.
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
General and local anaesthetics, hypnotics, anti-epileptics and tranquillizers.

Carbohydrates:

a)  Digestion of starch and absorption of glucose,

b)  Metabolism of glucose, specifically glycolysis, TCA, Blood sugar regulations

Chemotherapeutics and antibiotics
Lipids - Essential and non-essential fatty acids
Analgesics, antipyretics and NSAID
Proteins Essential and non-essential amino acids
Antiseptics, sialagogues and anti-sialagogues

Minerals:

a) Calcium and Phosphorous metabolism,

b) Iron Metabolism, Trace elements in nutrition

Haematinic

Vitamins Vitamin A, B (All types) C, D & E

Anti-diabetics
Pathology
Structure of matter and principles of adhesion

Inflammation:

a)  Repair and regeneration, necrosis and gangrene,

b)  Roll of the complement system in acute inflammation,

c)  Roll of Arachidonic acid and its metabolites in acute inflammation,

d)  Pulpitis and periodontitis

Physical properties of Dental Materials

Shock: 

a) Pathogenesis of hemorrhagic, neurogenic, septic, cardiogenic shock,

b) Circulatory disturbances, 

c) Ischemic hyperemia,

d) Venous congestion,

e) Edema,

f) Infarction

Overview of materials for dental applications with special reference to standards for
Study of the epithelium of oral cavity
Mechanical Properties of Dental materials
Bone and tooth
Solidification and microstructure of Metals
Tongue
Equilibrium phases in cast alloys
Salivary glands
Dental Polymers
Physiology
Impression Material
Physiology and function of the masticatory system
Gypsum Products
Blood coagulation mechanisms
Dental Waxes
Vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E, K and trace elements
Casting Investments and procedures
Steroids
Finishing and polishing materials with special reference to bur design 
Dentifrices
Bonding for direct restorative materials
Desensitizing agents
Restorative resins
Fluorides
Dental Casting and soldering alloys
Dental Material Science
Wrought alloys except orthodontic wires and brackets
Overview of materials for dental applications with special reference to standards for
Dental Ceramics
Dental materials
Denture base resins
Biocompatibility of Dental Materials
Dental Implants
Tongue
Materials for maxillofacial prosthetics
Palate
Materials for post and core
Mandible and maxilla



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