About ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a 3-year full time post-graduation dentistry course. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology deals with diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the human jaws and associated oral and facial structures. The Eligibility criteria for MDS course a candidates should have a clear Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Dental with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board. The bachelor’s degree should have been recognized by the Dental Council of India (MCI). The admissions in MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery courses are based on the entrance exam NEET MDS. The average course fee ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 25,00,000. The salary of an MDS in OMFS is on an average range between INR 5,00,000 to INR 9,00,000 per annum in India. MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Entrance Exams Admission into the MDS courses is usually based on entrance exams. Some of the entrance exams available for MDS are mentioned below: 1) NEET MDS 2) AIIMS PG 3) JIPMER 4) INI CET MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Career Options and Job prospects A graduate of the MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery program has numerous career options. MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery graduates primarily work in government and international organizations. They are sought in a variety of fields, including: • Government Health care centers • Private Nursing Home • Private Clinics • Medical Colleges • Medical Universities • Dental Departments of Hospitals • Dental Clinics • Academic Institutions • Pharmaceutical Research Centers • Dental Research Centers etc. Listed here are some of the popular job positions offered to successful MDS postgraduates: • Dentist • Oral / Maxillofacial Surgeon • General Dentist • Oral Surgeon • Dental Assistant • General Practice Physician / Doctor • Internal Medicine Physician / Doctor etc.