MDS in Periodontology: Admissions, Dental Colleges, Fees, Syllabus, Eligibility criteria details here

Published On 2023-03-21 13:00 GMT | Update On 2023-12-18 06:23 GMT

Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Periodontology 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...

This 3-year postgraduate program focuses on dental implant implantation in addition to the prevention, detection, and therapy of periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory condition that effects the gums and bone that support the teeth.

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 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.30 lakhs per year. The fees for government dental colleges are generally low when compared to that of Private dental colleges.

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. 3 lakhs to Rs. 9 lakhs per year. The average salary depends on experience.

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.

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 training done during under-graduation helps 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 the Masters of Dental Surgery in Periodontology:

Name of Course	MDS Masters of Dental Surgery in Periodontology
Level	Post-graduate
Duration of Course	Three year
Course Mode	Full Time
Minimum Academic Requirement	The candidates must have a 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	Ranges from Rs.20,000 to Rs. 30 lakhs per year
Average Salary	starting salary range is from Rs. 3 lakhs to Rs. 9 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 include:

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 are 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;

(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;

(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 (Periodontology) is around Rs. 20,000 to Rs.30 lakhs per year.

Colleges offering Masters of Dental Surgery

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	Periodontology	2
2	C.K.S. Teja Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Tirupati	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
3	Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Gannavaram Mandalam	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
4	G. Pulla Reddy Dental College & Hospital, Kurnool	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
5	Gitam Dental College & Hospital, Vishakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
6	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
7	Govt. Dental College, RIMS, Kadapa	Andhra Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
8	GSL Dental College & Hospital, Rajahmundry	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
10	Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
11	Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
12	Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
13	Sree Sai Dental College & Research Institute, Srikakulam	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
14	St. Joseph Dental College, Duggirala	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
15	Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram	Andhra Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
16	Regional Dental College, Guwahati	Assam	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
17	Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna	Bihar	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
18	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna	Bihar	Private	MDS	Periodontology	0
19	Mithila Minority Dental College & Hospital, Darbhanga	Bihar	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
21	Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Chandigarh	Chandigarh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
22	Chattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, Rajnandgaon	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
23	Govt. Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh	Chhattisgarh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
24	Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
25	New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute, Bilaspur	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
26	Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, Bhilai	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
27	Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hosptial & Research Centre, Bilaspur	Chhattisgarh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
28	Army Hospital (Research and Referral) Delhi Cantt, Delhi	Delhi	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
30	Maulana Azad Dental College & Hospital, New Delhi	Delhi	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
31	University College of Medical Sciences, Dilshad Garden	Delhi	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
33	Ahmedabad Dental College & Hospital, Gandhinagar	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
34	AMC Dental College, Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
35	College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
36	College of Dental Sciences, Amargadh	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
37	Faculty of Dental Science, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
38	Goenka Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Gandhinagar	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
39	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	6
40	Govt. Dental College Hospital, Jamnagar	Gujarat	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	4
41	K.M. Shah Dental College & Hospital, Vadodara	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
42	Karnavati School of Dentistry, Gandhinagar	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
43	Manubhai Patel Dental College & Dental Hospital & SSR General Hospital, Vadodara	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
44	Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, Visnagar	Gujarat	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
45	D.A.V. Centenary Dental College, Yamuna nagar	Haryana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
46	Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Dental College, Sirsa	Haryana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
47	Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences & Research, Mullana	Haryana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
48	Manav Rachana Dental College, Faridabad	Haryana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
49	PDM Dental College & Research Institute, Jhajjar	Haryana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
50	Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak	Haryana	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	6
50	Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak	Haryana	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	4
51	Sri Govind Tricentenary Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute	Haryana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
52	Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research,Faridabad	Haryana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
53	Swami Devi Dyal Hospital & Dental College, Panchkula	Haryana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
54	Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Nalagarh	Himachal Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
55	H.P. Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Shimla	Himachal Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
56	Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar	Himachal Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
57	Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Poanta Sahib	Himachal Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
58	Govt. Dental College, Srinagar	Jammu & Kashmir	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
60	Awadh Dental College & Hospital, Jamshedpur	Jharkhand	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
61	Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hazaribag	Jharkhand	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
62	Vananchal Dental College & Hospital, Garhwa	Jharkhand	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
63	A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
64	A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
66	Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
67	AME’s Dental College & Hospital, Raichur	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
68	Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
69	Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
70	College of Dental Sciences, Davangere	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
71	Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
72	D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
73	Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
74	Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	0
75	Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	0
76	Govt. Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
77	H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
78	JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	4
79	K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
80	KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences,Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
81	KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
82	Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
83	M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
84	M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
85	Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
86	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
87	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
88	Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
89	Navodaya Dental College, Raichur	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
90	P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
91	Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
92	S.B. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Bidar	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
94	SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	4
95	Sharavathi Dental College & Hospital, Shimoga	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
96	Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
97	Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
98	Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
100	Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
101	The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	8
102	V.S. Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	4
102	V.S. Dental College, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	PG Diploma	Periodontology	1
103	Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
104	Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital, Mangalore	Karnataka	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
105	Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
106	Annoor Dental College & Hospital, Ernakulam	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
107	Azeezia College of Dental Sciences & Research, Kollam	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
108	Educare Institute of Dental Sciences, Malappuram	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
109	Govt. Dental College, Kottayam	Kerala	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
110	Govt. Dental College, Kozhikode	Kerala	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
111	Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum	Kerala	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	4
112	Kannur Dental College, kannur	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
113	KMCT Dental College, Calicut	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
114	Malabar Dental College & Research Centre, Malappuram	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
115	Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
118	PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
119	PSM College of Dental Sciences & Research, Trichur	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
120	Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Tiruvalla	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
121	Royal Dental College, Kerala	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
123	Sri Sankara Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
125	Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
127	College of Dentistry- Indore	Madhya Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
128	Hitkarini Dental College & Hospital, Jabalpur	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
129	Index Institute of Dental Sciences, Indore	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
130	Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry & Research Centre, Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
131	Mansarover Dental College, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
132	Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Indore	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
133	People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
134	Peoples College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
135	Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
136	RKDF Dental College & Research Centre, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
137	Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore	Madhya Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
138	Aditya Dental College, Beed	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
139	Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Dental College, Dhule	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
140	Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-1	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
141	Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
142	Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
143	Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Sangli	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
144	Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sanstha’s Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
146	Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
147	Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandals Dental	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
149	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
150	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	5
151	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
152	Late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Medical & Rural Development Foundation's Dental College & Hospital, Ahmednagar	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
153	M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
154	Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences & Research (Dental College)	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
155	Mahatma Gandhi Missions Dental College & Hospital, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
156	Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir’s Dental College & Hospital, Nashik	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
157	Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai	Maharashtra	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	5
158	Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	8
159	Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Dental College, Solapur	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
160	Rural Dental College, Loni	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
161	S.M.B.T. Dental College & Hospital, Amrutnagar	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
162	Saraswati Danwantri Dental College & Hospital, Parbhani	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
163	School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
164	Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
165	Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
166	SMBT Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Nandihills, Nashik	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
167	Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
168	Tatyasaheb Kore Dental College & Research Centre, New Paragon	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
169	Terna Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
170	Vasantdada Patil Dental College and Hospital, Sangli	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
171	Vidarbha Youth Welfare Society’s Dental College & Hospital, Amravati	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
172	VSPM’s Dental College & Research Centre, Nagpur	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	4
173	Yerala Medical Trust & Research Centre’s Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
174	Yogita Dental College & Hospital, Ratnagiri	Maharashtra	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
176	Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar	Orissa	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
177	Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar	Orissa	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
178	S.C.B. Dental College & Hospital, Cuttack	Orissa	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
179	Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry	Pondicherry	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
180	Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry	Pondicherry	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
181	Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Mahe	Pondicherry	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
182	Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College, Puducherry	Pondicherry	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
184	Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College Hospital & Research Institute, Ludhiana	Punjab	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
186	Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences, Faridkot	Punjab	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
187	Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh	Punjab	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
188	Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Ferozepur	Punjab	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
189	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Patiala	Punjab	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	2
190	Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam	Punjab	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
191	Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patiala	Punjab	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
192	National Dental College & Hospital, Gulabgarh	Punjab	Private	MDS	Periodontology	4
193	Pb. Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Amritsar	Punjab	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
194	Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Amritsar	Punjab	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
195	Darshan Dental College & Hospital, Udaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
196	Daswani Dental College & Research Centre, Kota	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
198	Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
199	Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
200	Jodhpur Dental College General Hospital, Jodhpur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	0
201	Maharaja Ganga Singh Dental College & Research Centre, Sri Ganganagar	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
202	Mahatma Gandhi Dental College & Hospital, Sitapura, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
203	NIMS Dental College, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
204	Pacific Dental College & Research Centre	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
205	Pacific Dental College, udaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
206	Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
207	Surendera Dental College & Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
208	Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur	Rajasthan	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
209	Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
210	Best Dental Science College, Madurai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
211	Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
212	CSI College of Dental Sciences & Research, Madurai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
213	Faculty of Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Nagar	Tamil Nadu	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	6
214	JKK Natrajah Dental College & Hospital, Komarapalayam	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
215	K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science & Research, Tiruchengode	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
216	Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
217	Madha Dental College & Hospital, Kundrathur	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
218	Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
219	R.V.S. Dental College & Hospital, Sulur	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
220	Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
221	Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Kavalkinaru Jn	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
222	S.R.M. Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	8
224	Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
225	Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Narayanpuram	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	4
226	Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
227	Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital, Porur	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
228	Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
229	Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital, Kancheepuram	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
230	SRM Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital, Kanchipuram	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
232	Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	6
233	Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
234	Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
235	Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Elayampalayam	Tamil Nadu	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
236	Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
237	Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad	Telangana	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
238	Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
240	Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
240	Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
241	Mamata Dental College, Khamam	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
242	Meghna Institute of Dental Sciences, Nizamabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
243	MNR DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL , MEDAK	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
244	Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Hyderabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
245	Sri Balaji Dental College, Hyderabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
246	Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
247	Sri Venkata Sai Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad	Telangana	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
248	Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
249	Career Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
250	Chandra Dental College & Hospital, safedabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
251	D.J. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Modi Nagar	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
252	Dental College Azamgarh	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
253	Dr Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
254	Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
255	Faculty of Dental Sciences, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	6
256	I.T.S. Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
257	I.T.S. Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Gr. Noida	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
258	Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
259	Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
260	Institute of Dental Studies & Technology, Modinagar	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
261	K.D. Dental College, Mathura	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
262	Kalka Dental College & Hospital, Meerut	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
263	Kothiwal Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
264	Rama Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
265	Santosh Dental College & Hospital, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
266	Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
267	Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
268	School of Dental Sciences, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
269	Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College & Research Centre, Masuri	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
270	Subharati Dental College, Meerut	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	6
271	Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad	Uttar Pradesh	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
272	U.P. Rural Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Saifai	Uttar Pradesh	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	3
273	Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh	Uttrakhand	Private	MDS	Periodontology	3
274	Uttaranchal Dental College & Medical Research Institute, Dehradun	Uttrakhand	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2
275	Dr R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Calcutta	West Bengal	Govt.	MDS	Periodontology	5
276	Gurunanak Institute of Dental Science & Research, Kolkatta	West Bengal	Private	MDS	Periodontology	5
277	Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Banbishnupur	West Bengal	Private	MDS	Periodontology	2

Syllabus

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

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

Syllabus

Part- I

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

Part-II

Paper I: Normal Periodontal structure, Etiology, and Pathogenesis of Periodontal diseases, epidemiology as related to Periodontics.

Paper II: Periodontal diagnosis, therapy, and Oral implantology.

Paper III: Descriptive and analyzing type question.

OBJECTIVES:

The following objectives are laid out to achieve the goals of the course

A) KNOWLEDGE:

Discuss historical perspective to advancement in the subject proper and related topics.

Describe etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of common periodontal diseases with emphasis on Indian population
Familiarize with the biochemical, microbiologic and immunologic genetic aspects of periodontal pathology
Describe various preventive periodontal measures
Describe various treatment modalities of periodontal disease from historical aspect to currently available ones
Describe interrelationship between periodontal disease and various systemic conditions
Describe periodontal hazards due to estrogenic causes and deleterious habits and prevention of it
Identify rarities in periodontal disease and environmental/Emotional determinates in a given case
Recognize conditions that may be outside the area of his/her Speciality/ competence and refer them to an appropriate Specialist
Decide regarding non-surgical or surgical management of the case
Update the student by attending courses, conferences and seminars relevant to periodontics or by self-learning process.
Plan out/ carry out research activity both basic and clinical aspects with the aim of publishing his/her work in scientific journals
Reach to the public to motivate and educate regarding periodontal disease, its prevention and consequences if not treated
Plan out epidemiological survey to assess prevalence and incidence of early onset periodontitis and adult periodontitis in Indian population (Region wise)
Shall develop knowledge, skill in the science and practice of Oral Implantology
Shall develop teaching skill in the field of Periodontology and Oral Implantology
Principals of Surgery and Medical Emergencies.
To sensitize students about inter disciplinary approach towards the soft tissues of the oral cavity with the help of specialist from other departments.

B) SKILLS:

Take a proper clinical history, thorough examination of intra oral, extra oral, medical history evaluation, advice essential diagnostic procedures and interpret them to come to a reasonable diagnosis
Effective motivation and education regarding periodontal disease maintenance after the treatment
Perform both non-surgical & education regarding periodontal disease, maintenance after the treatment
Perform both non-surgical and surgical procedures independently
Provide Basic Life Support Service (BLS) recognizes the need for advance life support and does the immediate need for that.
Human values, ethical practice to communication abilities
Adopt ethical principles in all aspects of treatment modalities; Professional honesty & integrity are to be fostered. Develop Communication skills to make awareness regarding periodontal disease Apply high moral and ethical standards while carrying out human or animal research, Be humble, accept the limitations in his/her knowledge and skill, and ask for help from colleagues when needed, Respect patients rights and privileges, including patients right to information and right to seek a second opinion.
To learn the principal of lip repositioning and perio esthetics surgeries.

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-I:

APPLIED BASIC SCIENCES

APPLIED ANATOMY:

1. Development of the Periodontium

2. Micro and Macro structural anatomy and biology of the periodontal tissues

3. Age changes in the periodontal tissues

4. Anatomy of the Periodontium

Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy

Blood supply of the Periodontium

Lymphatic system of the Periodontium

5. Nerves of the Periodontium

6. Temporomandibular joint, Maxillae and Mandible

7. Tongue, oropharynx

8. Muscles of mastication / Face

9. Blood Supply and Nerve Supply of Head & Neck and Lymphatics.

10. Spaces of Head & Neck

PHYSIOLOGY:

1. Blood

2. Respiratory system – knowledge of the respiratory diseases which are a cause of periodontal diseases (periodontal Medicine)

3. Cardiovascular system

Blood pressure

Normal ECG

Shock

4. Endocrinology – hormonal influences on Periodontium

5. Gastrointestinal system

Salivary secretion – composition, function & regulation

Reproductive physiology

Hormones – Actions and regulations, role in periodontal disease

Family planning methods

6. Nervous system

Pain pathways

Taste – Taste buds, primary taste sensation & pathways for sensation

7. Hemostasis

BIOCHEMISTRY:

1. Basics of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, enzymes, and minerals

2. Diet and nutrition and periodontium

3. Biochemical tests and their significance

4. Calcium and phosphorus

PATHOLOGY:

1. Cell structure and metabolism

2. Inflammation and repair, necrosis and degeneration

3. Immunity and hypersensitivity

4. Circulatory disturbances – edema, hemorrhage, shock, thrombosis, embolism, infarction and hypertension

5. Disturbances of nutrition

6. Diabetes mellitus

7. Cellular growth and differentiation, regulation

8. Lab investigations

9. Blood

MICROBIOLOGY:

1. General bacteriology

a. Identification of bacteria

b. Culture media and methods

c. Sterilization and disinfection

2. Immunology and Infection

3. Systemic bacteriology with special emphasis on oral microbiology – staphylococci, genus actinomyces and other filamentous bacteria and actinobacillus actinomycetum comitans

4. Virology

a. General properties of viruses

b. Herpes, Hepatitis, virus, HIV virus

5. Mycology

a. Candidiasis

6. Applied Microbiology

7. Diagnostic microbiology and immunology, hospital infections and management

PHARMACOLOGY:

1. General pharmacology

a. Definitions – Pharmacokinetics with clinical applications, routes of administration including local drug delivery in Periodontics

b. Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions

2. Detailed pharmacology of

a. Analgesics – opiod and nonopiod

b. Local anesthetics

c. Haematinics and coagulants, Anticoagulants

d. Vit D and Calcium preparations

e. Antidiabetics drugs

d. Steroids

e. Antibiotics

f. Antihypertensive

i. Immunosuppressive drugs and their effects on oral tissues

j. Antiepileptic drugs

3. Brief pharmacology, dental use and adverse effects of

a. General anesthetics

b. Antipsychotics

c. Antidepressants

d. Anxiolytic drugs

e. Sedatives

f. Antiepileptics

g. Antihypertensives

h. Antianginal drugs

i. Diuretics

j. Hormones

k. Pre-anesthetic medications

4. Drugs used in Bronchial asthma, cough

5. Drug therapy of

a. Emergencies

b. Seizures

c. Anaphylaxis

d. Bleeding

e. Shock

f. Diabetic ketoacidosis

g. Acute Addisonian crisis

6. Dental Pharmacology

a. Antiseptics

b. Astringents

c. Sialogogues

d. Disclosing agents

e. Antiplaque agents

7. Fluoride pharmacology

BIOSTATISTICS:

1. Introduction, definition, and branches of biostatistics

2. Collection of data, sampling, types, bias, and errors

3. Compiling data graphs and charts

4. Measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode), standard deviation, and variability

5. Tests of significance (chi-square test, t-test, and z-test) Null hypothesis

PART II

PAPER 1

ETIOPATHOGENESIS:

1. Classification of periodontal diseases and conditions
2. Epidemiology of gingival and periodontal diseases
3. Defense mechanisms of gingival
4. Periodontal microbiology
5. Basic concepts of inflammation and immunity
6. Microbial interactions with the host in periodontal diseases
7. Pathogenesis of plaque associated periodontal diseases
8. Dental calculus
9. Role of iatrogenic and other local factors
10. Genetic factors associated with periodontal diseases
11. Influence of systemic diseases and disorders of the periodontium
12. Role of environmental factors in the etiology of periodontal disease
13. Stress and periodontal diseases
14. Occlusion and periodontal diseases
15. Smoking and tobacco in the etiology of periodontal diseases
16. AIDS and periodontium
17. Periodontal medicine
18. Dentinal hypersensitivity

PAPER-II

CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC PERIODONTOLOGY AND ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY

Please note:

Clinical periodontology includes gingival diseases, periodontal diseases, periodontal instrumentation, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of periodontal diseases.

(i) GINGIVAL DISEASES

1. Gingival inflammation

2. Clinical features of gingivitis

3. Gingival enlargement

4. Acute gingival infections

5. Desquamative gingivitis and oral mucous membrane diseases

6. Gingival diseases in the childhood

(ii) PERIODONTAL DISEASES

1. Periodontal pocket

2. Bone loss and patterns of bone destruction

3. Periodontal response to external forces

4. Masticatory system disorders

5. Chronic periodontitis

6. Aggressive periodontitis

7. Necrotising ulcerative periodontitis

8. Interdisciplinary approaches

- Orthodontic

- Endodontic

(iii) TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES

A. History, examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning

1. Clinical diagnosis

2. Radiographic and other aids in the diagnosis of periodontal diseases

3. Advanced diagnostic techniques

4. Risk assessment

5. Determination of prognosis

6. Treatment plan

7. Rationale for periodontal treatment

8. General principles of anti-infective therapy with special emphasis on infection control in periodontal practice

9. Halitosis and its treatment

10. Bruxism and its treatment

B. Periodontal instrumentation

1. Periodontal Instruments

2. Principles of periodontal instrumentation

C. Periodontal therapy

1. Preparation of tooth surface

2. Plaque control

3. Anti microbial and other drugs used in periodontal therapy and wasting diseases of teeth

4. Periodontal management of HIV infected patients

5. Occlusal evaluation and therapy in the management of periodontal diseases

6. Role of orthodontics as an adjunct to periodontal therapy

7. Special emphasis on precautions and treatment for medically compromised patients

8. Periodontal splints

9. Management of dentinal hypersensitivity

D. Periodontal surgical phase – special emphasis on drug prescription

1. General principles of periodontal surgery

2. Surgical anatomy of periodontium and related structures

3. Gingival curettage

4. Gingivectomy technique

5. Treatment of gingival enlargements

6. Periodontal flap

7. Osseous surgery (resective and regenerative)

8. Furcation; Problem and its management

9. The periodontic – endodontic continuum

10. Periodontic plastic and esthetic surgery

11. Recent advances in surgical techniques

E. Future directions and controversial questions in periodontal therapy

1. Future directions for infection control

2. Research directions in regenerative therapy

3. Future directions in anti-inflammatory therapy

4. Future directions in the measurement of periodontal diseases

F. Periodontal maintenance phase

1. Supportive periodontal treatment

2. Results of periodontal treatment

(iv) ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY

1. Introduction and historical review

2. Biological, clinical, and surgical aspects of dental implants

3. Diagnosis and treatment planning

4. Implant surgery

5. Prosthetic aspects of dental implants

6. Diagnosis and treatment of Peri-implant complications

7. Special emphasis on plaque control measures in implant patients

8. Maintenance phase

(v) MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN PERIODONTAL PRACTICE

Periodontology treatment should be practiced by various treatment plans and more number of patients to establish skill for diagnosis and treatment and after care with bio-mechanical, biological, bio-esthetics, bio-phonetics and all treatment should be carried out in more number for developing clinical skill.

TEACHING / LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

The postgraduate is expected to complete the following at the end of the:

S.NO

Year Wise

ACTIVITIES WORKS TO BE DONE

Module 1 (First Year)

Orientation to the PG program

Pre-clinical work (4 months)

a. Dental

Practice of incisions and suturing techniques on the typodont models.

adjustment on the casts mounted on the

articulator

X-ray techniques and interpretation.

Local anaesthetic techniques.

To learn science of Periodontal Instruments maintance (Sharpening , Sterlization and Storate)

Concept of Biological width

Typhodont Exercise

Class II Filling with Band and Wedge Application

Crown cuttings

Medical

Basic diagnostic microbiology and immunology, collection and handling of sample and culture techniques.

Introduction to genetics, bioinformatics.

Basic understanding of cell biology and immunological diseases.

Clinical work

Applied periodontal indices 10 cases

Manual 20 Cases

Ultrasonic 20 Cases

procedures including implants

Module 2

(First Year)

1. Interpretation of various biochemical investigations.

2.Practical training and handling medical emergencies and basic life support devices

Basic biostatistics – Surveying and data analysis.

Clinical

1. Case history and treatment planning 10 cases

2. Root planning 50 case

3. Observation/assessment of all periodontal procedures including the implant.

4. Selection of topic for Library dissertation and submission of Dissertation Synopsis.

Module 3

(First Year)

Minor surgical cases 20 cases

Gingival Depigmentation 3 Cases

Gingival Curettage no limits

ENAP 1 Case

Gingivectomy/ Gingivoplasty 5 cases

Operculectomy 3 cases

Poster Presentation at the Speciality conference

Module 4

(Second Year)

Clinical work

Case history and treatment planning 10 cases

Occlusal adjustments 10 cases

Perio splints 10 cases

Local drug delivery techniques 5 cases

Screening cases for dissertation

Module 5

(Second Year)

1. Periodontal surgical procedures.

a. Basic flap procedures 20 cases

2. Periodontal plastic and esthetic 10 cases

a.Increasing width of attached gingival 5 cases

		b. Root coverage procedures / Papilla Preservation and Reconstruction 5 cases c. Crown lengthening procedures 5 cases d. Frenectomy 5 cases e. Vestibuloplasty 5 cases 3. Furcation treatment (Hemisection, Root section, Tunneling) 5 cases 4. Surgical closure of diastema. 2 cases
6.	Module 6 (Third Year)	1. Ridge augmentation procedures 5 cases 2. Implants Placements and monitoring 5 cases 3. Sinus lift procedures 2 cases 4. Case selection, preparation and investigation of implants. 5. Interdisciplinary Periodontics 2 each i. Ortho – Perio ii. Endo – Perio iii. Restorative Perio iv. Preprosthetic v. Crown Prep 6. Osseous Surgery 2 each i. Resective ii. Regenerative 7. Scientific paper/ poster presentation at the conference.
7.	Module 7 (Third Year)	Clinical work 1. Flap surgeries & regenerative techniques 25 cases (using various grafts & barrier membranes) 2. Assistance/observation of advanced surgical procedure 5 each 3. Micro Surgery 5 each 4. Record maintenance & follow-up of all treated cases including implants. 5. Submission of dissertation – 6 months before completion of III years. 6. Scientific paper presentation at conferences.
8.	Module 8 (Third Year)	1. Refining of surgical skills. 2. Publication of an article in a scientific journal. 3. Preparation for final exams.
9.	Module 9 (Third Year)	1. Preparation for final exams. 2. University exam

Note: Maintenance of Work Diary / Checklist / Log books as prescribed.

ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION:

In addition to regular evaluation, log book, etc., an Assessment examination should be conducted after every 3 modules & progress of the student monitored.

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 is done using checklists that assess various aspects.

Career Options

After completing MDS, candidates will get employment opportunities in Government as well as in the Private sector.
Dental Specialists
Assistant Dentist
Ceramic Designer
Pathologist
Professor
While in the Private sector, the options include: Clinical practice- start your own clinic, work in a clinic associated with a hospital, or work in private clinics.

Courses After Masters in Dental Surgery

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

These include:

PhD in Dental Sciences for further growth in Periodontics and make their career in teaching.
Advanced Periodontics and Implantology Fellowship Program.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme in Peri-implant Reconstructive Surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – MDS in Periodontology

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 post-graduate 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 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.

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.3 lakhs to Rs. 9 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 UG and counseling conducted by DCI (Dental Council of India).

What comes after MDS in periodontics?

Answer: New career opportunity is to work in the advisory and research departments of pharmaceuticals and various companies that manufacture products related to oral health and biomaterials that are used in periodontics.

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MDS in Periodontology: Admissions, Dental Colleges, Fees, Syllabus, Eligibility criteria details here

What is MDS?

Course Highlights

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process:

Fees Structure

Colleges offering Masters of Dental Surgery

Syllabus

OBJECTIVES:

A) KNOWLEDGE:

B) SKILLS:

PATHOLOGY:

MICROBIOLOGY:

PHARMACOLOGY:

1. ﻿General pharmacology

BIOSTATISTICS:

PART II

ETIOPATHOGENESIS:

PAPER-II

Please note:

(ii) PERIODONTAL DISEASES

(iii) TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES

(iv) ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY

(v) MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN PERIODONTAL PRACTICE

TEACHING / LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

The postgraduate is expected to complete the following at the end of the:

Note: Maintenance of Work Diary / Checklist / Log books as prescribed.

MONITORING LEARNING PROGRESS:

Career Options

Courses After Masters in Dental Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – MDS in Periodontology

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