MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology

Overview

Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology deals with diagnosis and management of oral disorders and production and interpretation of radiographic images of the oral and maxillofacial region. The oral cavity is the major portal of entry to the body and is equipped with formidable mechanisms for sensing the environment and defending against various pathogens. It serves as a window to the body because many important systemic disorders manifest here. The oral physician is the first medical person to encounter such disorders. Poor oral health has been linked with various systemic disorders like cardiovascular disorders, malignancies, low birth weight preterm babies, hematological disorders and osteoporosis which have certain oral manifestations. These oral manifestations must be properly diagnosed if the patient is to receive appropriate treatment.

The program aims to prepare the students for a career in Oral Medicine and Radiology with an emphasis on diagnosis and oral disease management. It enables the students to hone their diagnostic and practical skills opening opportunities in academic, diagnostic and research centers.

The specific program aims are to:

1. Formulate a diagnosis of orofacial disorders by applying knowledge of basic sciences
2. Orient students towards principles and applications of basic and advanced radiology.
3. Manage medically compromised patients and medical emergencies in dental set up
4. Develop expertise in personal identification procedures using forensic evidence.
5. Develop research skills for handling scientific problems independently and as a team.
6. Develop clinical and didactic skills enabling them to become a proficient diagnostician and academician

Eligibility

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

Minimum Education