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

Overview

The goal of Orthodontics residency program is to provide advanced education in Orthodontics to highly qualified graduate dentists who are interested in a career or specialization practice, teaching and research. The program requires a minimum of three academics year for completion. A high level of advanced clinical skills and completion of a curriculum broadly representative of the basic and applied science is required Original research and a dissertation in any of a number of related fields are required. The Principals of scientific research design and evaluation are emphasized. The program devotes a considerable portion of time to advanced basic science courses specially organized to serve as a prerequisite to the thorough understanding of the clinical problems in Orthodontics. In the clinical area the student is exposed to different therapeutic philosophies through independent study, demonstrations and practice.

Eligibility

• Candidate must be an Indian National.
• The candidate who holds BDS degree from a dental college recognised by Dental Council of India (DCI) and who has obtained full registration either from DCI or any of the state dental council after passing final BDS examination and has completed one-year Internship.

Minimum Education