Master of Dental Surgery

Master of Dental Surgery(MDS) is a postgraduate degree course. In this course, high level education related to dental treatment is obtained. This course can be done after obtaining BDS degree in Dentistry. M.D.S. course is a three years duration course, but those who have already completed post graduate diploma recognized by DCI can do this course for two years. In the MDS course, candidate learn specializations for diseases related to tooth, jaw and other facial tissues, and other dental issues for maintaining good oral health. The dental study helps students to identify the toothache problem and how to cure it through treatment. The Eligibility Criteria of MDS Course, is students must have done Bachelor of Dental Science from an MCI affiliated and recognized Dental college of India. He must have scored at least 50% marks in aggregate. All those candidates are also eligible who have done 2 year long PG Diploma in Dental Surgery as it is recognized by the organization known as the Dental Council of India. MDS degree as recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI) is offered in various specializations including Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Periodontology, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Oral Medicine and Radiology. After completing this course you become a dental specialist. As a result of which you can run your own private clinic or hospital. MDS Entrance Exams * Some of the MDS entrance exams are as follows: * NEET MDS * NIMS Entrance Exam * INI CET MDS Jobs and Career Opportunities MDS offers a bright career to students due to ever increasing demand to maintain oral health. Dental problems are one of the most common issues among people due to negligence, common addictions, and several other factors. After completing this course you become a dental specialist. As a result of which you can run your own private clinic or hospital. Some of the job profiles in MDS with the salary given below. * Endodontists - 5.80 Lakh and above * Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon - 6.70 Lakh and above * Orthodontist - 5.90 Lakh and above * Oral Surgeon - 5 Lakh and above * Periodontist - 5.52 Lakh and above * General Dentist - 3 Lakh and above MDS Top Recruiters The top recruiters for medical and health sciences degree holders are majorly Hospitals, Medical Research Centers, and Pharmaceuticals etc. A person holding degree in medical and health sciences can also practice from their own clinic after getting practicing license from the medical association. * Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals * Medanta Hospitals * Fortis Healthcare Ltd. * All India Institute of Medical Sciences * Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. * Apollo Munich Health Industries Co. Ltd. * Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research * Sri Ganga Ram Hospital * Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre * Wockhardt Ltd. * Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd. * Cipla Ltd. * Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd.