MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Overview

It is the work of Conservative dentists and Endodontists to tackle the burden of dental caries, helping people keep their smiles. There is a global demand for dental surgeons who are highly skilled in this field. The need of the hour is to train specialists with sound scientific knowledge and skills to tackle ethically varied and challenging clinical scenarios affecting the teeth with ease and proficiency.

Objectives:

• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics deals with prevention and treatment of the diseases and injuries of the hard tissues, the pulp, and associated periapex. This intensive MDS programme. 
• Has a strong clinical basis with a sound knowledge base and aims to develop the cognitive, psychomotor, research and interpersonal skills required to enable students to undertake the independent practice of Endodontics at a specialist level. 
• Fosters the ability to analyse problems, discuss available options, select appropriate treatment, and develop the clinical and surgical skills to execute the treatment with a high degree of competence and empathetic attitude.
• Imparts knowledge on theoretical sciences relevant to Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.
• Ensures the ability to plan multidisciplinary treatments and preventive strategies specific to the needs of patients.
• Works to train students in all levels of restorative work, non-surgical and surgical Endodontics.
• Incorporate advanced diagnostics and technology in patient management. 
• Instill in students an aptitude for research.
• Inculcates leadership skills.

Eligibility

Applicant should have Pass in BDS degree from a university recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI).

Minimum Education