MDS Pediatric Dentistry

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Master of Dental Surgery in Pediatric Dentistry

Duration

3 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

BDS

MDS Pediatric Dentistry or Master of Dental Surgery in Pediatric Dentistry is three years post-graduate program. The Pediatric Dentistry course focuses on pediatric/adolescent growth and development, disease causality and prevention, child psychology and management, and all aspects of the highly-specialized Pediatric restorative techniques and modalities.

The Paediatric Dentistry course assists in advising and counseling parents as well as treating dental injuries such as chipped teeth, cavities, gum disease, and other oral diseases. Most essential, a pediatric dentist educates youngsters on how to care for their teeth. The Master of Dental Surgery program in Paediatric Dentistry is career-oriented, with several work opportunities available upon graduation.

MDS Pediatric Dentistry Eligibility                       

  • Students should have passed a BDS degree or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
  • Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

MDS Pediatric Dentistry Syllabus

Syllabus of Pediatric Dentistry course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Applied Anatomy and Genetics

Behavior Management

Counseling in Pediatric Dentistry

Comprehensive Infant Oral Health Care

Dental care of Children with Special Needs

Dental Materials Used in Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Health Concepts, Effects of Civilization and Environment, Dental Health

Nutrition and Dietetics

Pediatric Operative Dentistry

Preventive Periodontics Dental Plaque

Pediatric Oral Medicine & Clinical Pathology

Preventive Dentistry Clinic and Setting up of Periodontics

Surgical Procedures in Children and Traumatic Injuries in Children

Applied Physiology

Child Abuse & Dental Neglect

Congenital Abnormalities in Children

Case History Recording, Outline of principles of examination, diagnosis & treatment

Dental Radiology as Related to Pediatric Dentistry

Emerging Concept in Pediatric Dentistry of Scope of Laser / Minimum Invasion

Growth & Development

Interceptive Orthodontics

Microbiology & Immunology as Related to Oral Diseases in Children

Preventive Dentistry

Pediatric Endodontics

Principles of Biostatistics & Research Methodology & Understanding of Computers and Photography

Systemic Condition of Oral Manifestations in Children & their Management

Applied Pathology

Cardiology

Child Psychology

Conscious Sedation, General Anesthesia, and Deep Sedation & in Pediatric Dentistry

Comprehensive Cleft Care Management with Emphasis on Counseling, Feeding, Nasoalveolar Bone Remodeling, Speech

Rehabilitation

Dental Emergencies in Children and Their Management

Epidemiology

Gingival & Periodontal Diseases in Children

Management of Minor Oral

Medicolegal Aspects in Pediatric Dentistry with Emphasis on Informed Consent

Oral Habits in Children

Prosthetic Consideration in Pediatric Dentistry

Setting up of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Clinic

School Dental Health Programs and Dental Health Education

 

MDS Pediatric Dentistry Colleges

How is the MDS Pediatric Dentistry Course Suitable? 

  • The Master of Dental Surgery in Paediatric Dentistry program will prepare you to care for newborns, children, adolescents, and special needs patients.
  • The Paediatric Dentistry degree program prepares students for advanced study such as a Ph.D.
  • They can open their own hospitals and clinics.

MDS Pediatric Dentistry Employment Areas

  • Defense Services
  • Government and Private Dental Hospitals
  • Healthcare Panels (Companies)
  • Multi-Specialty Clinics
  • Polyclinics
  • Private Practice

MDS Pediatric Dentistry Job Types

  • Clinic Manager
  • Dental Assistant
  • Endodontist
  • Lecturer & Professor
  • Medical Coder
  • Pediatric Dentist

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