M. D. S. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Students master restorative and endodontic procedures—from diagnostics and caries management to esthetic restorations and endodontic surgeries—preparing them for clinical, teaching, and research roles in dental care.
Overview
This program equips postgraduates with in-depth knowledge and clinical skills in restorative dentistry and endodontics. It combines foundational science with advanced techniques for treating caries, dental trauma, pulpal diseases, and complex endodontic challenges, ensuring ethical and evidence-based patient care.
Departments build strong skills in restorative dentistry, esthetic rehabilitation, endodontic therapy, dental material science, and clinical decision-making in conservative and endodontic care.
Dental anatomy & histology
Pathophysiology of pulp and periapical tissues
Conservative dentistry principles & techniques
Endodontic diagnosis, cleaning, shaping & obturation
Esthetic and minimally invasive dentistry
Advanced rotary instrumentation and laser dentistry
Endodontic-periodontal relationship and trauma management
Dental materials and biomimetic approaches
CBCT, microscopes, regenerative endodontics
Students gain in-depth knowledge of restorative techniques, esthetic dentistry, root canal therapies, and biomaterials—equipping them for advanced clinical practice, teaching, and dental research.
Core Curriculum
Paper
Theory Subjects
Paper I
Applied Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biostatistics, Dental Materials, Research Methodology)
Paper II
Conservative Dentistry (Caries, Operative Techniques, Esthetics, Restorative Materials, Cast Restorations, CAD-CAM, Lasers)
Paper III
Endodontics (Diagnosis, Instruments, Root Canal Procedures, Trauma Management, Endo Surgery, Regenerative Endodontics, CBCT)
Paper IV
Essays on Clinical Cases & Management Strategies
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 6 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- The candidate must have completed a B.D.S. degree from a recognized institution and satisfactorily completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship.
- Must be registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or any State Dental Council.
- Admission will be through NEET-PG as per the guidelines of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, and conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India.
- Candidate must be able to undertake the program as a full-time resident student.
- Selection will be based strictly on academic merit and as per the rules and regulations laid down by the DCI.
- Concurrent registration for another postgraduate course is not permitted.
- Duration:
- 3 years
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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