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

• The applicant for admission to the Post Graduate Degree in Dental Surgery must have a B.D.S. degree (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) of a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India and must have permanent registration with any State Dental Council. The period of one-year experience/ internship shall be calculated as per college instruction.
• Ensuring that a candidate fulfills all conditions/qualifications for eligibility in the MDS Course is the responsibility of the candidate. The eligibility of the candidate will be verified by the ACDS and KNR UHS at the time of admission and also later during the scrutiny of documents by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences.

• Orthodontics as a specialty is the most sought after due to the ability of an orthodontist to positively influence growth and development and bring about significant facial and dental changes in their patients. The period of post graduate training is 3 years and is rigorous. ACDS as an institution, has been blessed with an abundant number of patients from all walks of life visiting the institution for their dental treatment. Post graduate trainees are able to diagnose and treat a large number of malocclusions using the latest and best mechanotherapies.
• Treatment of all dental and skeletal malocclusions is undertaken in the department with patients ranging in ages between 8 and 65 years. The latest treatment modalities including Damon self ligation, clear aligners, orthodontic implants and orthognathic surgical procedures are undertaken routinely. The department has highly trained and efficient faculty in addition to the latest equipment in order to provide the best possible treatment to a large segment of the population. Some needy patients are also treated free of cost. The department also looks after the orthodontic needs of the community by being a part of regular dental screening camps and improving awareness of orthodontic problems.
  

The admission will be strictly on PG NEET merit ranking, based on marks obtained in NEET PG.