Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics and Dento Facial Orthopedics

Overview

The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in KIMS Dental College is equipped with the state of art facilities which provide modern treatment techniques for individuals seeking Orthodontic correction. The speciality is concerned with facial growth, developing dentition and occlusion, prevention and correction of occlusal anomalies. surgeries.

The department also deals with the Orthodontic management of patients with dentofacial deformities encompassing skeletal malocclusions, craniofacial deformities, and cleft lip and palate with a variety of treatment protocols with modern outlook. The undergraduates are trained in basic wire bending skills, orthodontic diagnosis, case selection, removable appliance fabrication and management of simple malocclusions.

Postgraduates are trained to impart comprehensive care which includes growth modulation, fixed appliance treatment, surgical cases, management of TMJ disorders and Orthodontic management of orthognathic surgical cases.

Eligibility

A candidate for admission to the Master in Dental Surgery course, must possess a recognised degree of Bachelor in Dental Surgery awarded by a university or institute in India and registered with the State Dental Council and has obtained provisional or permanent registration and has undergone compulsory rotatory internship of a year in an approved/recognised dental college.

Minimum Education