Overview
MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics is a postgraduate course in dentistry. Conservative Dentistry is concerned with the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries that originate in the teeth. In this type of medication, diseased or fractured teeth are restored with materials that are biologically acceptable. Endodontics is the science of prevention and treatment of pulp and periradicular diseases. This specialty pertains to saving infected teeth and maintaining their strength and integrity in the dental arch. MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics covers the techniques and procedures employed in restoring ailing teeth to full function and appearance. The course trains candidates in performing root canal treatments and associated surgical procedures to rid the tooth of maladies. The course’s curriculum covers subjects such as fillings, root canal treatments, surgical endodontics, endodontic implants, bleaching and management of traumatized teeth.
MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics is an extensive course requiring enrolled students to undergo extensive training in a variety of specialties. These include seminars, journal review meetings, symposia, conferences, case presentations, pre-clinical exercises, clinics and didactic lectures. These are held yearly and also include research activities. Enrolled students are assessed periodically and examinations are conducted at the end of three years. Ideal candidates of the course would:
· Be interested and have the aptitude for the restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance of teeth.
· Have a critical mind for reading and understanding scientific literature and manufacturer's advertising claims.
· Have an aptitude for independent research and an interest in practicing innovative treatment protocols.
Eligibility
Candidates are needed to have completed B.D.S. with a minimum aggregate score of 55%. Often, candidates are required to qualify an institute, State or national-level entrance test for admission to the course.
Admission
Process
The process of admission to the course may vary across institutes. Some institutes conduct their own entrance exams for admission, while some select students on the basis of their score at the level of graduation, completed from a recognized college/university.
| Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
| Dental Lab Technician | They are responsible for creating dentures to replace partial or total loss of normal teeth and replicating the normal teeth functionality by studying the patients’ crowns and bridges. | They are responsible for creating dentures to replace partial or total loss of normal teeth and replicating the normal teeth functionality by studying the patients’ crowns and bridges. | 2,96,934 in 0-2 Years |
| Dental Assistants | Dental Assistants play an assortment of roles, such as patient care, office, research, and frequently work seat- side as dental practitioners, analyzing and treating patients. They set patients up for treatment, and get their dental records. | Dental Assistants play an assortment of roles, such as patient care, office, research, and frequently work seat- side as dental practitioners, analyzing and treating patients. They set patients up for treatment, and get their dental records. | 4,30,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Dentist | Dentist is responsible to treat and diagnose problem and issues with patient’s gums, teeth and related area of the mouth. | Dentist is responsible to treat and diagnose problem and issues with patient’s gums, teeth and related area of the mouth. | 4,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Oral Surgeon | An Oral Surgeon follows procedures that include repairing injuries due to facial trauma, reconstruction to correct birth defects, and treatment of malignant cysts and tumors in the mouth and neck area. | An Oral Surgeon follows procedures that include repairing injuries due to facial trauma, reconstruction to correct birth defects, and treatment of malignant cysts and tumors in the mouth and neck area. | 6,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Orthopedist | An Orthopedist focuses on the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and skin. | An Orthopedist focuses on the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and skin. | 9,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors
