Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Public Health Dentistry

Overview

The highest standard of training is provided to the postgraduate students, so that they evolve as great leaders, policy makers, clinicians, epidemiologists, statisticians and researchers.

Along with the formal Postgraduate teaching they are encouraged to do clinical and preventive procedures. They have an opportunity to work in basic research laboratory to carry out various in-vitro procedures and animal-based trials in collaboration with ICMR and Ayurveda Research Labs to work on indigenous projects and gain expertise in it.

The Postgraduate students are trained to conduct various types of observational, descriptive and experimental studies throughout their curriculum and are also given adequate training to frame and draft research proposals and critically evaluate scientific literature.

The Postgraduate students are also trained in the development of communication skills and teaching skills to excel in community-based outreach programs.

We conduct Postgraduate exchange programs where we train Postgraduate of other institutes in India. We have a number of alumni who have excelled in research and academic fields. Some of them alumni are currently holding prestigious posts as Dean, Principal or Head of the Departments in various government and non-government organizations, nationally as well as internationally.

Eligibility

A candidate for admission to the MDS Course must have a BDS Degree from a College and University Recognized by Dental Council of India, New Delhi or an Equivalent Qualification Recognized by the DCI.

Minimum Education