Yenepoya University Mangalore
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Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Periodontology
MDS Periodontology
Course
M.D.S. Periodontics or Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics is three years postgraduate programme. Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes, and alveolar bone. Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth. The course helps to prevent the occurrence, if not curb the actual spread of damage already caused by the infection.
Eligibility
Candidates aspiring for admission to the course need to have attained the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from an institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Duration
MDS in Periodontics is a 3- year postgraduate program in dentistry.
Higher Studies: Ph.D in Periodontics
Career Opportunities
- Consultant
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Lab Technician/Ceramist
- Dental Surgeon
- Forensics
- Medical Representative
- Oral Pathologist
- Private Practitioners
- Professors
- Public Health Specialists
