M.D.S. (Periodontics)
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics

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Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics or M.D.S. Periodontics is a three year post graduate programe.  Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes, and alveolar bone. Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth. Course helps to prevent the occurrence, if not curb the actual spread of damage already caused by the infection.

Some of the common treatment modalities carried out by the periodontists  are: 

• Scaling and root planning
• Curettage
• Gum surgeries
• Cosmetic gum surgeries
• Alveolar bone Surgeries 

Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics Eligibility                       

• BDS with minimum 55% marks.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination to get admission to Degree course.

Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics Colleges/Universities                         

• Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences /Andhra Pradesh University of Health Sciences
• Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute
• Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University (M.M.U.)
• Nitte University
• Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute
• Bharath University 

How is Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics Suitable? 

Suitable to provide comprehensive care to children with diseases of the gums. Coursehelps to deal with health & disease of tissues investing and supporting the teeth.

How is Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics Beneficial?

Course is beneficial to prevent the people from all disease of includes the gingiva, periodontal ligaments, root cementum, and the supporting alveolar bone. Course is also beneficial for further studies such as Ph.D. etc.

Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics Employment Area

Candidates can join jobs in government and private dental institutions, attachment with hospitals, polyclinics, multi-specialty clinics, Private practice, defense services, healthcare panels of different companies.

Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics Job Type

• Consultant
• Professors
• Forensics
• Dental surgeon
• Oral pathologist
• Dental hygienist
• Dental Assistant
• Private practitioners
• Public health specialists
• Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist
• Medical Representative / Sales Representative

Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics Related Courses  

• Ph.D. Periodontics