MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology: Admissions, Dental Colleges, fees, eligibility criteria details

Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral Medicine and Radiology is a post-graduation course for doctors who have graduated in Dental Science and want to work as dentists in India or abroad. It is done by them after the completion of their BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India and should have obtained permanent registration with the State Dental Council.

The duration of this Postgraduate course is 3 years, and it focuses on the study of basic diagnostic procedures and techniques useful in recognizing the diseases of the oral tissues of local and constitutional origin and their medical management.

The course is a full-time course pursued at various accredited institutes/hospitals across the country. Some of the top accredited institutes/hospitals offering this course include Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital New Delhi, Maulana Azad Dental College & Hospital, New Delhi, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, and many more.

Admission to this course is done through the NEET-MDS Entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (NBEMS), followed by counseling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by DGHS/DCI/State Authorities. However, several institutes such as AIIMS conduct a university-level entrance examination to offer MDS admission. MDS Admission in the AIIMS, New Delhi is done based on the AIIMS INI CET. The Dental Council of India (DCI) regulates dental education in the country.

The fee for pursuing MDS varies from accredited institutes/hospital to hospital and may range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs.20 lakhs per year.

After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or can pursue Fellowship programs recognized by DCI. Candidates can work as a dentist in government or private hospitals, or nursing homes, or can start their own dental clinic. The average starting salary range is from Rs. 6 lakhs to Rs. 12 lakhs per year.

Through MDS aspirants can improve the skills of critical analysis, research and advanced clinical skills. After pursuing this degree one can become an expert in this field.

What is MDS?

Master of dental surgery (MDS) is a three-year post-graduate program that doctors can pursue after completing Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

MDS degree is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and is offered in various specializations, including:

• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

• Periodontology

• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology

• Oral Medicine & Radiology

• Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

• Public Health Dentistry

MDS focuses on diseases related to the tooth, jaw, and other facial tissues, and dental science deals with 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.

The required training done during under-graduation would help the doctor to recognize the health needs of the community.

The candidate should regularly attend conferences, and workshops to upgrade her/ his knowledge.

Course Highlights

Here are some of the course highlights of Masters of Dental Surgery:

Name of Course	MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology
Level	Post-graduate
Duration of Course	Three years
Course Mode	Full Time
Minimum Academic Requirement	Candidates must have BDS degree from a dental college/institute recognized by the Dental Council India and must have completed their Internship for BDS before taking admission to the MDS course. Some dental colleges mention minimum marks in the qualifying degree examination for admissions to MDS courses such as 55% aggregate of all subjects in BDS course.
Admission Process / Entrance Process / Entrance Modalities	Entrance Exam NEET-MDS AIIMS INI-CET Merit-based Counseling conducted by DCI
Course Fees	Rs.20,000 to Rs. 20 lakhs per year
Average Salary	Rs. 6 lakhs to Rs. 12 lakhs per year

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for MDS are defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet in order to be eligible for admission, which includes:

• A candidate for admission to MDS must have a recognized degree of BDS awarded by an Indian University in respect of a recognized Dental College under Section 10(2) of the Dentists Act, 1948 or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India and should have obtained permanent registration with the State Dental Council.
• Candidates who possess a PG diploma recognized by the DCI with a duration of 2 years (proposed) in a particular specialty is eligible for admission to MDS in the same specialty and the duration will be 2 years. The syllabus for the two years will be as per the concerned university guidelines.
• SELECTION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS:

(1) Students for postgraduate dental courses (MDS) shall be selected strictly on the basis of their academic merit.

(2) For determining the academic merit, the university/institution may adopt any one of the following procedures both for P.G. Diploma and MDS degree courses:

(i) On the basis of merit as determined by a competitive test conducted by the State Government or by the competent authority appointed by the State Government or by the University/group of universities in the same state;

or

(ii) On the basis of merit as determined by a centralized competitive test held at the national level;

or

(iii)On the basis of the individual cumulative performance at the first, second, third & Final B.D.S. examinations, if such examinations have been passed from the same university; or

(iv) a combination of (i) and (iii); (iii)

Provided that wherever the entrance test for Postgraduate admissions is held by a State Government or a university or any other authorized examining body, the minimum percentage of marks for eligibility for admission to postgraduate Dental courses shall be 50% for general category candidates and 40% for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Provided further that in non-Governmental institutions fifty percent of the total seats shall be filled by the competent authority and the remaining percent,by the management of the institution on the basis of merit.

Admission Process:

The admission process contains a few steps to be followed in order by the candidates for admission to Masters of Dental Surgery. Candidates can view the complete admission process for MDS mentioned below:

• The NEET-MDS or National Eligibility Entrance Test for MDS is a national-level postgrad level examination conducted by the NBE for admission to MDS courses in approved/recognized Dental Colleges/ Deemed Universities /Institutes.
• These eligibility criteria are decided by the Dental Council of India (DCI) with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The basic requirements to appear for NEET MDS can be checked below:-

· Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a recognized institute to fulfill NEET MDS eligibility criteria 2023.

· Provisional/permanent registration with State Dental Council (SDC) or DCI by July 31, 2023.

· Completion of a one-year compulsory rotatory internship by July 31 of the academic year that a candidate is seeking admission is mandatory.

Common Counselling:

· MCC conducts the counseling of NEET MDS 2023 for the admission process to 50% All India Quota seats, deemed/central university seats, ESIC, and AFMC seats.

· Jammu and Kashmir do not participate in the central pool quota, therefore, the counseling for seats in government dental colleges is allotted by the state body responsible.

· The authority conducts three rounds of seat allotment for All India quota seats, while a mop-up round will be organized for deemed, central and ESIC colleges. In order to participate in NEET MDS 2023 counseling process, aspirants must secure equal to more than the minimum cut-off percentile.

· The qualifiers can participate in the counseling process by registering themselves and providing their preferences of colleges as well as courses.

· Based on the choice filled, NEET MDS rank, seat availability in the particular college, reservation criteria, and other factors, the admission to MDS course will be granted.

· While the seat allotment process for 50% state quota and seats in private dental colleges will be conducted by the state counseling body as selected by the state government. The respective regulatory bodies will either organize the counseling process in online or offline mode.

· NEET MDS admissions in the states include application forms, merit lists, and seat allotment procedures. However, to apply for state MDS admissions, the qualified candidates must fulfill certain eligibility criteria of domicile, age, nationality, and other aspects as laid down by the state counseling authorities.

Fees Structure

The fee structure for MDS varies from accredited institute/hospital to hospital. The fee is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for MDS is around Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 20 lakhs per year.

Colleges offering MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology

There are various accredited institutes/hospitals across India that offer courses for pursuing MDS.

As per the Dental Council of India website, the following accredited institutes/hospitals are offering courses for the academic year 2022-23.

S.No.	College Name	State	Type	Degree	Specialization	No. of seats
1	Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, Visakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
2	C.K.S. Teja Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Tirupati	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
3	Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Gannavaram Mandalam	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
4	G. Pulla Reddy Dental College & Hospital, Kurnool	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
5	Gitam Dental College & Hospital, Vishakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
7	Govt. Dental College, RIMS, Kadapa	Andhra Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
8	GSL Dental College & Hospital, Rajahmundry	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
10	Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
11	Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
12	Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
14	St. Joseph Dental College, Duggirala	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
15	Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
17	Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna	Bihar	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
18	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna	Bihar	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
22	Chattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, Rajnandgaon	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
23	Govt. Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh	Chhattisgarh	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
24	Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
25	New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute, Bilaspur	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
26	Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, Bhilai	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
27	Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hosptial & Research Centre, Bilaspur	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
29	Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital New Delhi	Delhi	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
31	University College of Medical Sciences, Dilshad Garden	Delhi	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
33	Ahmedabad Dental College & Hospital, Gandhinagar	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
35	College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
36	College of Dental Sciences, Amargadh	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
38	Goenka Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Gandhinagar	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
39	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	4
41	K.M. Shah Dental College & Hospital, Vadodara	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
42	Karnavati School of Dentistry, Gandhinagar	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
44	Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, Visnagar	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
47	Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences & Research, Mullana	Haryana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
48	Manav Rachana Dental College, Faridabad	Haryana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
49	PDM Dental College & Research Institute, Jhajjar	Haryana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
50	Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak	Haryana	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
50	Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak	Haryana	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
51	Sri Govind Tricentenary Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute	Haryana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
53	Swami Devi Dyal Hospital & Dental College, Panchkula	Haryana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
55	H.P. Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Shimla	Himachal Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
61	Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hazaribag	Jharkhand	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
62	Vananchal Dental College & Hospital, Garhwa	Jharkhand	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
63	A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
64	A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
66	Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
67	AME’s Dental College & Hospital, Raichur	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
68	Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
69	Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	4
70	College of Dental Sciences, Davangere	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	4
71	Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
72	D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
73	Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
74	Dr Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
75	Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
76	Govt. Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
78	JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	4
79	K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
80	KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
81	KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
82	Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
83	M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
84	M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
85	Maruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
86	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
87	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
88	Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
89	Navodaya Dental College, Raichur	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
90	P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
91	Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
94	SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
96	Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
97	Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
100	Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
101	The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
102	V.S. Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
103	Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
104	Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital, Mangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
105	Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi	Kerala	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
109	Govt. Dental College, Kottayam	Kerala	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
110	Govt. Dental College, Kozhikode	Kerala	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
111	Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum	Kerala	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
112	Kannur Dental College, kannur	Kerala	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
113	KMCT Dental College, Calicut	Kerala	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
114	Malabar Dental College & Research Centre, Malappuram	Kerala	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
115	Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam	Kerala	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
118	PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
125	Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
127	College of Dentistry- Indore	Madhya Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
128	Hitkarini Dental College & Hospital, Jabalpur	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
130	Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry & Research Centre, Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
132	Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Indore	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
133	People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
134	Peoples College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
135	Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
136	RKDF Dental College & Research Centre, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
137	Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
142	Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
144	Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sanstha’s Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
146	Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	4
149	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
150	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
151	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
153	M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
156	Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir’s Dental College & Hospital, Nashik	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	4
157	Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	10
158	Padmashree Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
159	Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Dental College, Solapur	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
160	Rural Dental College, Loni	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
161	S.M.B.T. Dental College & Hospital, Amrutnagar	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
162	Saraswati Danwantri Dental College & Hospital, Parbhani	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
164	Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
165	Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
167	Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
170	Vasantdada Patil Dental College and Hospital, Sangli	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
172	VSPM’s Dental College & Research Centre, Nagpur	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
173	Yerala Medical Trust & Research Centre’s Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
176	Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar	Orissa	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
177	Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar	Orissa	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
178	S.C.B. Dental College & Hospital, Cuttack	Orissa	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
179	Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry	Pondicherry	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
180	Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry	Pondicherry	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
186	Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences, Faridkot	Punjab	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
188	Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Ferozepur	Punjab	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
190	Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam	Punjab	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
195	Darshan Dental College & Hospital, Udaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
196	Daswani Dental College & Research Centre, Kota	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
199	Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
200	Jodhpur Dental College General Hospital, Jodhpur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	0
202	Mahatma Gandhi Dental College & Hospital, Sitapura, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
203	NIMS Dental College, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
204	Pacific Dental College & Research Centre	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
205	Pacific Dental College, Udaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	6
206	Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
207	Surendera Dental College & Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
208	Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
210	Best Dental Science College, Madurai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
211	Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
213	Faculty of Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Nagar	Tamil Nadu	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
215	K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science & Research, Tiruchengode	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
216	Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
217	Madha Dental College & Hospital, Kundrathur	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
218	Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	4
220	Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
221	Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Kavalkinaru Jn	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	1
222	S.R.M. Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
224	Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
225	Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Narayanpuram	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
226	Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
227	Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital, Porur	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
232	Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
233	Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
234	Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
235	Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Elayampalayam	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
237	Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad	Telangana	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
238	Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda	Telangana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
241	Mamata Dental College, Khamam	Telangana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
242	Meghna Institute of Dental Sciences, Nizamabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
243	MNR DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL , MEDAK	Telangana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
244	Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Hyderabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
246	Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
247	Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
248	Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
249	Career Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
251	D.J. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Modi Nagar	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
252	Dental College Azamgarh	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
254	Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
255	Faculty of Dental Sciences, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
256	I.T.S. Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
257	I.T.S. Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Gr. Noida	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
259	Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
260	Institute of Dental Studies & Technology, Modinagar	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
261	K.D. Dental College, Mathura	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
263	Kothiwal Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
264	Rama Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
266	Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
267	Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
269	Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College & Research Centre, Masuri	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
270	Subharati Dental College, Meerut	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	2
271	Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	5
273	Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh	Uttrakhand	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
277	Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Banbishnupur	West Bengal	Private	MDS	Oral Medicine & Radiology	3

Syllabus

MDS is a three-year Postgraduate course that provides training in dental surgery.

According to the Dental Council of India's MDS Course Regulations 2017, the Syllabus for MDS in Oral Medicine & Radiology is as follows:

Syllabus

Part-I

Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Research Methodology and Biostatistics.

Part-II:

Paper-I: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Paper II: Oral Medicine, therapeutics, and laboratory investigations

Paper-III: Descriptive and analyzing type question. 

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of 3 years of training the candidate should be able to acquire adequate knowledge of the discipline.

Knowledge:

Theoretical, Clinical, and practical knowledge of all oral mucosal lesions, skeletal involvement of maxillofacial region, diagnostic procedures pertaining to them and latest information of imaging modules.

Skills:

Three important skills need to be imparted in maxillofacial diseases

1. Diagnostic skill in recognition of oral diseases with radiographic diagnosis and their management

2. Research skills in handling scientific problems pertaining to oral treatment

3. Clinical and Didactic skills in encouraging younger doctors to attain learning objectives

Attitudes:

Positive mental attitude and the persistence of continued learning need to be inculcated

COURSE CONTENTS:

A) Applied Basic Sciences:

Applied Anatomy:

1. Gross anatomy of the face:

a. Muscles of Facial Expression and Muscles of Mastication

b. Facial nerve

c. Facial artery

d. Facial vein

e. Parotid gland and its relations

f. Submandibular salivary gland and its relations

2. Neck region:

a. Triangles of the neck with special reference to Carotid, Digastric triangles and midline structures

b. Facial spaces

c. Carotid system of arteries, Vertebral Artery, and Subclavian arteries

d. Jugular system Internal jugular External jugular

e. Lymphatic drainage

f. Cervical plane

g. Muscles derived from Pharyngeal arches

h. Infratemporal fossa in detail and temporomandibular joint

i. Endocrine glands

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

• Parathyroid

j. Exocrine glands

• Parotid

• Thyroid

• Parathyroid

k. Sympathetic chain

l. Cranial nerves- V, VII, IX, XI, & XII

3. Oral Cavity:

a. Vestibule and oral cavity proper

b. Tongue and teeth

c. Palate – soft and hard

4. Nasal Cavity

a. Nasal septum

b. Lateral wall of nasal cavity

c. Paranasal air sinuses

5. Pharynx:

6. Gross salient features of brain and spinal cord with references to attachment of cranial nerves to the brainstem

Detailed study of the cranial nerve nuclei of V, VII, IX, X, XI, XII

7. Osteology:

a) Comparative study of fetal and adult skull

b) Mandible: Development, ossification, age changes and evaluation of mandible in detail Embryology:

1. Development of face, palate, nasal septum and nasal cavity, paranasal air sinuses

2. Pharyngeal apparatus in detail including the floor of the primitive pharynx

3. Development of tooth in detail and the age changes

4. Development of salivary glands

5. Congenital anomalies of the face must be dealt with in detail.

Histology:

1. Study of the epithelium of the oral cavity and the respiratory tract

2. Connective tissue

3. Muscular tissue

4. Nervous tissue

5. Blood vessels

6. Cartilage

7. Bone and tooth

8. Tongue

9. Salivary glands

10. Tonsil, thymus, lymph nodes

Physiology:

1. General Physiology:

a. Cell

b. Body Fluid Compartments

c. Classification

d. Composition

e. Cellular transport

f. RMP and action potential

2. Muscle Nerve Physiology:

a. Structure of a neuron and properties of nerve fibers

b. Structure of muscle fibers and properties of muscle fibers

c. Neuromuscular transmission

d. Mechanism of muscle contraction

3. Blood:

a. RBC and Hb

b. WBC – Structure and functions

c. Platelets – functions and applied aspects

d. Plasma proteins

e. Blood Coagulation with applied aspects

f. Blood groups

g. Lymph and applied aspects

4. Respiratory System:

a. Air passages, composition of air, dead space, mechanics of respiration with pressure and volume changes

b. Lung volumes and capacities and applied aspects

c. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport

d. Neural regulation of respiration

e. Chemical regulation of respiration

f. Hypoxia, effects of increased barometric pressure and decreased barometric pressure

5. Cardio-Vascular System:

a. Cardiac Cycle

b. Regulation of heart rate/ Stroke volume / cardiac output / blood flow

c. Regulation of blood pressure

d. Shock, hypertension, cardiac failure

6. Excretory System:

a. Renal function tests

7. Gastro–intestinal tract:

a. Composition, functions and regulation of:

• Saliva

• Gastric juice

• Pancreatic juice

• Bile and intestinal juice

• Mastication and deglutition

8. Endocrine System:

a. Hormones – classification and mechanism of action

b. Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones

c. Thyroid hormones

d. Parathyroid hormones and calcium homeostasis

e. Pancreatic hormones

f. Adrenal hormones

9. Central Nervous System:

a. Ascending tract with special references to pain pathway

10. Special Senses:

a. Gustation and Olfaction

Biochemistry:

1. Carbohydrates – Disaccharides specifically maltose, lactose, sucrose

a. Digestion of starch/absorption of glucose

b. Metabolism of glucose, specifically glycolysis, TCA cycle, gluconeogenesis

c. Blood sugar regulation

d. Glycogen storage regulation

e. Glycogen storage diseases

f. Galactosemia and fructosemia

2. Lipids

a. Fatty acids- Essential/non essential

b. Metabolism of fatty acids- oxidation, ketone body formation, utilization ketosis

c. Outline of cholesterol metabolism- synthesis and products formed from cholesterol

3. Protein

a. Amino acids- essential/non essential, complete/ incomplete proteins

b. Transamination/ Deamination (Definition with examples)

c. Urea cycle

d. Tyrosine-Hormones synthesized from tyrosine

e. In born errors of amino acid metabolism

f. Methionine and transmethylation

4. Nucleic Acids

a. Purines/Pyrimidines

b. Purine analogs in medicine

c. DNA/RNA – Outline of structure

d. Transcription/translation

e. Steps of protein synthesis

f. Inhibitors of protein synthesis

g. Regulation of gene function

5. Minerals

a. Calcium/Phosphorus metabolism specifically regulation of serum calcium levels

b. Iron metabolism

c. Iodine metabolism

d. Trace elements in nutrition

6. Energy Metabolism

a. Basal metabolic rate

b. Specific dynamic action (SDA) of foods

7. Vitamins

a. Mainly these vitamins and their metabolic role- specifically vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine

Pathology:

1. Inflammation:

a. Repair and regeneration, necrosis and gangrene

b. Role of complement system in acute inflammation

c. Role of arachidonic acid and its metabolites in acute inflammation

d. Growth factors in acute inflammation

e. Role of molecular events in cell growth and intercellular signaling cell surface receptors

f. Role of NSAIDS in inflammation

g. Cellular changes in radiation injury and its manifestations

2. Homeostasis:

a. Role of Endothelium in thrombogenesis

b. Arterial and venous thrombi

c. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

d. Shock: Pathogenesis of hemorrhagic, neurogenic, septic, cardiogenic shock, circulatory disturbances, ischemic hyperemia, venous congestion, edema, infarction

3. Chromosomal Abnormalities:

a. Marfan’s syndrome

b. Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome

c. Fragile X Syndrome

4. Hypersensitivity:

a. Anaphylaxis

b. Type II Hypersensitivity

c. Type III Hypersensitivity

d. Cell-mediated Reaction and its clinical importance

e. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

f. Infection and infective granulomas

5. Neoplasia:

a. Classification of Tumors

b. Carcinogenesis & Carcinogens – Chemical, Viral and Microbial

c. Grading and Staging of Cancer, tumor Angiogenesis, Paraneoplastic Syndrome

d. Spread of tumors

e. Characteristics of benign and malignant tumors

6. Others:

a. Sex-linked agammaglobulinemia

b. AIDS

c. Management of Immune deficiency patients requiring surgical procedures

d. De George’s Syndrome

e. Ghons complex, post primary pulmonary tuberculosis – pathology and pathogenesis

Pharmacology:

1. Definition of terminologies used

2. Dosage and mode of administration of drugs

3. Action and fate of drugs in the body

4. Drugs acting on CNS

5. Drug addiction, tolerance and hypersensitive reactions

6. General and local anesthetics, hypnotics, antiepileptics and tranquilizers

7. Chemotherapeutics and antibiotics

8. Analgesics and anti – pyretics

9. Anti–tubercular and anti–syphilitic drugs

10. Antiseptics, sialogogues, and anti–sialogogues

11. Haematinics

12. Antidiabetics

13. Vitamins – A, B Complex, C, D, E & K

14. Steroids

B) Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology:

The study includes Seminars / lectures / Demonstrations

1. History of radiology, structure of x – ray tube, production of x – ray, property of x – rays

2. Biological effects of radiation

3. Films and recording media

4. Processing of image in radiology

5. Design of x –ray department, dark room and use of automatic processing units

6. Localization by radiographic techniques

7. Faults of dental radiographs and concept of ideal radiograph

8. Quality assurance and audit in dental radiology

9. Extra – oral-imaging techniques

10. OPG and other radiologic techniques

11. Advanced imaging techniques like CBCT,CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound

12. Basic Anatomy of sectional imaging with case interpretations of CT / CBCT / MRI

13. Radio nucleotide techniques

14. Contrast radiography in salivary gland, TMJ, and other radiolucent pathologies

15. Radiation protection and ICRP guidelines

16. Art of radiographic report, writing and descriptors preferred in reports

17. Radiograph differential diagnosis of radiolucent, radio opaque and mixed lesions

18. Digital radiology and its various types of advantages

C) Oral Medicine, therapeutics and laboratory investigations:

Study includes seminars / lectures / discussion

1. Methods of clinical diagnosis of oral and systemic diseases as applicable to oral tissues including modern diagnostic techniques

2. Laboratory investigations including special investigations of oral and oro – facial diseases

3. Teeth in local and systemic diseases, congenital, and hereditary disorders

4. Oral manifestations of systemic diseases

5. Oro – facial pain

6. Psychosomatic aspects of oral diseases

7. Management of medically compromised patients including medical emergencies in the dental chair

8. Congenital and Hereditary disorders involving tissues of oro facial region

9. Systemic diseases due to oral foci of infection

10. Hematological, Dermatological, Metabolic, Nutritional, & Endocrinal conditions with oral manifestations

11. Neuromuscular diseases affecting oro –facial region

12. Salivary gland disorders

13. Tongue in oral and systemic diseases

14. TMJ dysfunction and diseases

15. Concept of immunity as related to oro – facial lesions, including AIDS

16. Cysts, Neoplasms, Odontomes, and fibro – osseous lesions

17. Oral changes in Osteo – dystrophies and chondro – dystrophies

18. Pre malignant and malignant lesions of oro facial region

19. Allergy and other miscellaneous conditions

20. Therapeutics in oral medicine –clinical pharmacology

21. Forensic odontology

22. Computers in oral diagnosis and imaging

23. Evidence based oral care in treatment planning

24. Molecular Biology

Essential Knowledge:

Basic medical subjects, Oral Medicine, Clinical Dentistry, Management of Medical Emergencies, Oral Radiology techniques and Interpretation, Diagnosis of Oro – facial disorders

Procedural and Operative Skills:

1st Year:

1. Examination of Patient - Case history recordings – 100

- FNAC – 50

- Biopsy – 50

- Observe, Assist, & Perform under supervision

2. Intraoral radiographs:

- Perform and interpretation   – 500

3. Full mouth intra-oral radiograph tracings – 3

4. Age estimation using radiographs – 10

2nd Year:

1. Dental treatment to medically compromised patients – 2

- Observe, assist, and perform under the supervision

2. Extraoral radiographs, digital radiography – 20

- Observe, assist and perform under supervision, Interpretation

3. Extra Oral radiographs tracings – 3

4. CBCT Interpretations – 5

Operative skills:

1. Giving intra-muscular and intravenous injections

2. Administration of oxygen and life-saving drugs to the patients

3. Performing basic CPR and certification by Red Cross or similar authorized organization

3rd Year

All the above

- Performed independently – Case history: Routine cases – 100

- Interesting Cases – 25

- OPG – 50

- Periapical view – 100

- Bitewing view – 50

- Occlusal view – 50

- Extraoral radiographs of different views 25

- CBCT Interpretations – – 10 

- Treatment of mucosal lesions with LASER – 3

Monitoring Learning Progress:

It is essential to monitor the learning progress of each candidate through continuous appraisal and regular assessment. It not only helps teachers to evaluate students, but also students to evaluate themselves. The monitoring is to be done by the staff of the department based on participation of students in various teaching / learning activities. It may be structured and assessment be done using checklists that assess various aspects. Checklists are given in Section IV

Career Options

After completing MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology, candidates will get employment opportunities in Government as well as in the Private sector.

· Clinical Practice- They can establish a private clinic or can join a hospital.

· Academics and Dental school - Teaching.

· Research Field.

· Administration.

· Public Health Sector.

· Allied fields.

· Central and State Government Services:

1. Indian Railways.

2. UPSC- Union Public Service Commission.

3. ECHS- Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health scheme.

4. ESIC- Employee’s State Insurance Cooperation.

5. NRHM- National Rural Health Mission.

· Healthcare Panels.

· Defence Services:

1. Army Dental Corps.

2. Indian Air Force Dental Officer.

3. Indian Navy Dental Officer.

4. Army Territorial Officer.

· Scientific Societies.

Courses After MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology

Masters of Dental Surgery is a postgraduate course that can be pursued after pursuing BDS, a candidate could pursue the following courses programs, where BDS is a feeder qualification.

These include:

• Ph.D. in Dental Sciences
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme in Maxillo-Facial imaging.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology

• Question: What is the full form of MDS?

Answer: The full form of MDS is Masters of Dental Surgery.

• Question: What is MDS?

Answer: Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) is a postgraduate course for doctors who have done Bachelor in Dental Surgery.

• Question: What is the duration of MDS?

Answer: MDS is a postgraduate program of three years.

• Question: What is the eligibility of MDS?

Answer: Candidates must have a BDS degree from a dental college/institute recognized by the Dental Council India. Candidates must have completed their Internship for BDS before taking admission to the MDS course. Some dental colleges mention minimum marks in the qualifying degree examination for admissions to MDS courses such as 55% aggregate of all subjects in BDS course.

• Question: What is the scope after doing MDS?

Answer: MDS offers candidates various employment opportunities and career prospects.

• Question: What is the average salary for MDS candidate?

Answer: The MDS candidate’s average salary ranges between Rs.6 lakhs to Rs. 12 lakhs depending on the experience. Average salary may vary with experience and the nature of jobs.

• Question: How selection is done?

Answer: The selection is done on an annual basis which is based on performance in NEET MDS and counseling conducted by DCI (Dental Council of India).