MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

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Master of Dental Surgery in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

Duration

3 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

BDS

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry or Master of Dental Surgery in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry is a postgraduate Dentistry course. Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

The Master of Dental Surgery course in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry assists in identifying and distinguishing between normal and abnormal somatic dentofacial and psychological growth and development in order to promote the physical, mental, psychological, and dental health of the child, to note any abnormal alterations in the child's development, to improve dental health in accordance with overall health, and to encourage the dental profession at all levels to ensure that the younger generation in the future will require less dental treatment.

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Course Eligibility                       

  • Students must have passed a BDS degree or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's degree.
  • Some reputed colleges and universities conduct an entrance examination for admission.

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Syllabus

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

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

Child Psychology

 

  • Growth & Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Child Abuse & Dental Neglect
  • Conscious Sedation, Deep Sedation & General Anaesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry: (Including Other Drugs, Synergic & Antagonistic Actions of Various Drugs Used in Children

2

Preventive Pedodontics

 

  • Dental Plaque
  • Microbiology & Immunology as Related to Oral Diseases in Children
  • Gingival & Periodontal Diseases in Children
  • Pediatric Operative Dentistry
  • Pediatric Endodontics
  • Prosthetic Consideration in Paediatric Dentistry
  • Traumatic Injuries in Children
  • Interceptive Orthodontics
  • Oral Habits in Children
  • Dental care of Children with special needs
  • Oral Manifestations of Systemic Conditions in Children & their Management
  • Management of Minor Oral Surgical Procedures in Children
  • Dental Radiology as related to Pediatric Dentistry
  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Oral Medicine & Clinical Pathology
  • Congenital Abnormalities in Children
  • Dental Emergencies in Children and their Management.
  • Dental Materials Used in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Dental Health Education & School Dental Health Programmes
  • Dental health concepts, Effects of civilization and environment, Dental Health delivery system, Public Health measures related to children along with principles of Pediatric Preventive Dentistry
  • Fluorides
  • Medico-logical aspects in Paediatric Dentistry with emphasis on the informed concept
  • Counseling in Paediatric Dentistry
  • Case History Recording Outline of principles of examination, diagnosis & treatment planning.
  • Epidemiology
  • Comprehensive Infant Oral Health Care.
  • Principles of Bio-Statistics & Research Methodology & Understanding of Computers and Photography
  • Comprehensive cleft care management with emphasis on counseling, feeding, nasoalvcile bone remodeling, and speech rehabilitation.
  • Setting up of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Clinic.
  • An emerging concept in Paediatric Dentistry of the scope of laser/minimum invasive procedures

3

Applied Basic Sciences

 

  • Clinical Paedodontics
  • Child Psychology
  • Behavior Management
  • Child Abuse & Dental Neglect
  • Preventive Pedodontics
  • Cardiology
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Dental Health Education & School Dental Health Programmes:
  • Fluorides
  • Epidemiology
  • Comprehensive Infant Oral Health Care/Comprehensive cleft care
  • Principles of Bio-Statistics & Research Methodology & Understanding of Computers and Photography

4

Preventive and Community Dentistry as applied to Pediatric Dentistry

5

Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Growth & Development Dental plaque, Genetics.

 

  • Conscious Sedation, Deep Sedation & General Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Gingival & Periodontal Diseases in Children
  • Pediatric Operative Dentistry
  • Pediatric Endodontics
  • Traumatic Injuries in Children
  • Interceptive Orthodontics
  • Oral Habits in Children
  • Dental Care of Children with special needs
  • Oral Manifestations of Systemic Conditions in Children & their Management
  • Management of Minor Oral Surgical Procedures in Children
  • Dental Radiology as Related to Pediatric Dentistry
  • Pediatric Oral Medicine & Clinical Pathology
  • Congenital Abnormalities in Children
  • Dental Emergencies in Children & Their Management
  • Dental Materials Used in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Case History Recording
  • Setting up of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Clinic

 

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Colleges

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Suitability

  • They may be in charge of organizing appointments, ordering supplies, negotiating billing with patients, and performing other routine office functions.
  • If required, they must also communicate with patients over the phone.
  • They must be able to understand child behavior and anxiety, as well as communicate with and manage children who exhibit apprehension and moderately disruptive behavior using behavioral and pharmacotherapeutic techniques. They must also be able to diagnose and plan appropriate therapy for common oral health problems in children.

How is the MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Course Beneficial?

  • Candidates can work in government and commercial dental facilities, as well as in hospitals, polyclinics, multi-specialty clinics, private practice, defense services, and other company healthcare panels.
  • The Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry degrees are useful for treating psychologically, physically, and emotionally challenged children as well as medically compromised patients, as well as recognizing and managing medical crises frequent in children and adolescents undergoing therapy.
  • The Master of Dental Surgery degree program in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry prepares students for additional study such as a Ph.D.

MDS Pedodontic and Preventives Dentistry Job Types

  • Dentist
  • Lecturer & Professor
  • Medical Marketing Executive
  • Team Leader - Pharmacovigilance
  • Technical Expert - Dentistry

Advanced Course in MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

After completing Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics (PGCE) you can become :