Overview
MDS
in Periodontics is a 3- year postgraduate program in dentistry. This branch of
dentistry deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the
teeth including the gums, cemented and periodontal membranes, and alveolar
bone. The course’s curriculum covers the concepts and processes involved in
identifying the techniques aimed at preventing the occurrence of and curing the
spread of damage already caused by oral infection.
Students
enrolled in the course are offered the opportunity to contribute as qualified
dentists to the field of health care. Some of the treatment methods carried out
by Periodontists include scaling and root planning, gum surgeries, curettage in
dentistry, and alveolar bone surgeries. A General Dentist may be able to treat
gingivitis, the mildest version of gum disease, but more advanced forms of the
disease call for a visit with a Board-certified Periodontist. Equipped with
extensive training and expertise, Periodontists can step in to perform surgical
and non-surgical procedures to address periodontal diseases.
Periodontics
is the area of dentistry that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of diseases of the tissues that support or surround the teeth, such
as the gum tissue and the jaw bones. It also involves the upkeep of the health,
function, and looks of the dental tissues. Upon graduating from dental school,
a Periodontist is needed to spend several years in a residency program, studying
the mechanisms of periodontal inflammation and effective treatments for the
condition. Bacteria commonly found in the mouth can cause diseases and
inflammation in the gums. Those diseased gums can then trigger serious problems
throughout the rest of the mouth. When left untreated, inflammation that
affects the periodontal tissue can attack other structures in the mouth, such
as the teeth and the jawbone, which is why, Periodontists’ role in dental
healthcare is vital.
Eligibility
Candidates
aspiring for admission to the course need to have attained the
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from an institution recognized by
the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Admission
Process
Process
of admission to MDS in Periodontics 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.
Also,
most colleges/universities in India base their criterion on the section on the
candidate’s performance in the national-level online-based NEET PG
Career
Prospects
Dentistry postgraduates
can start their career as practitioners in community hospitals, nursing homes,
and industries. Sectors such as railways, services, and ordinance factories
also employ such dentists. Mostly, such postgraduates are hired in research
institutes, universities, and teaching hospitals, NGOs, or can pursue private
practice.
| Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
| Oral Pathologist | They are responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses or diseases associated with the teeth. | They are responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses or diseases associated with the teeth. | 3,40,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Dental Surgeon | They perform dental surgery on oral tissue and maxillofacial regions to cure or treat diseases, injuries, or defects. | They perform dental surgery on oral tissue and maxillofacial regions to cure or treat diseases, injuries, or defects. | 3,12,797 in 0-2 Years |
| Dental Hygienists | Dental Hygienists work under the supervision of authorized dental specialists. They perform essential dental care assignments, for the most part centered around keeping patients' teeth and gums clean. | Dental Hygienists work under the supervision of authorized dental specialists. They perform essential dental care assignments, for the most part centered around keeping patients' teeth and gums clean. | 5,00,913 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 |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors
