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M. D. S. Periodontology
Students gain advanced clinical and surgical expertise in diagnosing and managing periodontal diseases, with focused training in oral implantology, esthetic periodontics, and interdisciplinary periodontal care.
Overview
The M.D.S. in Periodontology is a comprehensive postgraduate dental program focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of teeth. It incorporates advanced surgical techniques, oral implantology, and interdisciplinary care.
Departments facilitate comprehensive understanding and skill development in periodontal diagnosis, non-surgical and surgical therapy, oral implantology, esthetic procedures, and interdisciplinary periodontal care.
Periodontal pathology & systemic correlations
Etiopathogenesis of periodontal diseases
Non-surgical & surgical periodontal therapy
Oral implantology techniques
Periodontal esthetic surgeries
Advanced diagnostics & treatment planning
Management of medically compromised patients
Medical emergencies in periodontal practice
Interdisciplinary integration (Ortho, Endo, Prostho)
Students explore periodontal science from foundational principles to advanced surgical care—covering diagnosis, treatment planning, regenerative techniques, implantology, and esthetic procedures—building strong clinical and research skills in periodontology.
Core Curriculum
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Theory Subjects
Paper I
Applied Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biostatistics, Dental Materials, Research Methodology)
Paper II
Etiopathogenesis (Classification, Epidemiology, Host Interactions, Systemic Links, Genetic & Environmental Factors)
Paper III
Clinical & Therapeutic Periodontology and Oral Implantology (Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Periodontal Surgery, Esthetic & Plastic Surgery, Maintenance)
Paper IV
Essays on Clinical Cases & Management Strategies
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 3 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must have completed a B.D.S. degree along with one-year compulsory rotating internship from a recognized institution.
- The candidate must have permanent registration with the Dental Council of India or a State Dental Council, or must obtain the same within one month of admission.
- The student must be able to work as a full-time resident for the full duration of the program.
- Selection will be based on NEET (MDS) merit, following rules laid down by the Dental Council of India and Director General of Health Services, Government of India.
- Admission shall be granted strictly based on academic merit and eligibility norms set by the university and regulatory authorities.
- The candidate must not be registered for another M.D.S. course simultaneously unless the prior registration is cancelled or the course is completed.
- The student must complete three years of structured training, including research, clinical, and academic components under an approved guide.
- Duration:
- 3 years
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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