About ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPAEDICS

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics is a 3 years postgraduate course that deals with the study and treatment of disproportionate jaw, teeth irregularity of developing or mature oro-facial structures. The minimum eligibility criterion for applying to the course is a BDS degree from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate score of 50% from any Dental Council of India approved College/Institute. Admission into this course is either based on merit or performance in relevant entrance examinations namely AIIMS, NEET, etc. Most colleges in India offering this course charge anything between INR 10,00,000 to 25,00,000 as course fee. Candidates successfully completing this course earn an annual salary between INR 3 to 10 lacs at the beginning of their career. Candidates after completion of the course can opt for higher education by enrolling in PhD programs. MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics: Entrance Exams Here is the list of some top entrance exams. 1) NEET MDS 2) AIIMS PG 3) AIPGDEE 4) PGIMER MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics: Jobs Profiles Listed here are some of the popular job positions offered to successful MDS postgraduates are listed below: • Dental Assistant • Orthodontists • Consultant • MDS Coordinator • Professor • Dental Surgeon • Dental Hygienist MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics: Employment Areas Some of the most popular employment areas where graduates in MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics work are listed below: • Railways • Defense Services • Government or Private Dental Institutions • Research Organizations • Polyclinics • Healthcare Units of Different Companies especially FMCG companies Some of Top Recruiting Companies are Apollo Hospital, Ganga Hospital, UPSC, Defense Services, Fortis, Practo, AIIMS, etc.