Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics (M.D.S. (Periodontics)
Catagory: Medical
Course Type: Post Graduation
Duration: 3 Year
Study Mode: Regular
About Course
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics (M.D.S. (Periodontics) Course Details
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. Some of the common treatment modalities carried out by the periodontists are:
- Scaling and root planning
- Curettage
- Gum surgeries
- Cosmetic gum surgeries
- Alveolar bone Surgeries
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics (M.D.S. (Periodontics) Eligibilty
- Students should have passed a B.D.S. degree with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university board.
- Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics (M.D.S. (Periodontics) Duration - 3 Years
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics (M.D.S. (Periodontics) Employment Areas
- Defence Services
- Government and Private Dental Institutions
- Healthcare Panels (Companies)
- Hospitals
- Multi-Specialty Clinics
- Polyclinics
- Private Practice
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics (M.D.S. (Periodontics) Job Types
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Consultant
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Lab Technician/ Ceramist
- Dental Surgeon
- Forensics
- Medical Representative/ Sales Representative
- Oral Pathologist
- Private Practitioners
- Professors
- Public Health Specialists