MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology

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Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Medicine and Radiology

Duration

3 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

BDS

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology or Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Medicine and Radiology is a postgraduate Dentistry course. Oral Medicine and Radiology are concerned with the research, diagnosis, and treatment of Oral and Orofacial illnesses. It highlights the notion of systemic disorders in the function of oral sepsis and systemic disease mouth symptoms, with the goal of preserving appropriate oral health for overall health.

Oral diagnosis is the scientific process of recognizing illnesses, abnormalities, malfunctions, and deformities. This specialty includes radiology, which is the study of radiation and its applications in collecting radiographs for oral and/or face illnesses. These radiographs' interpretation aids in appropriate diagnosis. The Master of Dental Surgery course in Oral Medicine and Radiology is a natural choice that will give them with several work opportunities once completed.

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology Eligibility                       

  • Candidates should 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.
  • Some of the reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology Syllabus

Syllabus of Oral Medicine and Radiology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Allergy and other miscellaneous conditions

Computers in oral diagnosis and imaging

Cysts, neoplasms, odontomas, and fibro-osseous lesions

Congenital and hereditary disorders involving tissues of the orofacial region

Evidence-based oral care in treatment planning

Forensic Odontology

Hematological, dermatological, metabolic, nutritional, and endocrinal conditions with oral manifestations

Laboratory investigations including special investigations of oral and Orofacial diseases

Management of medically compromised patients including medical emergencies in the dental chair.

Methods of clinical diagnosis of oral and systemic diseases as applicable to oral tissue including modern diagnostic techniques

Neuromuscular diseases affecting the orofacial region

Oro-facial pain

Oral manifestation of Systemic Diseases

Oral changes in osteodystrophies and chondrodystrophy

Psychosomatic Aspects of Oral Diseases

Premalignant and malignant lesions of or facial region

Salivary glands disorders

Systemic diseases due to oral foci of infection

Tongue in oral and systemic diseases

Therapeutics in oral medicine-clinical pharmacology

The concept of immunity is related to oro facial lesions including AIDS

Teeth in Local and Systemic Diseases, congenital and heredity disorders

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: study includes seminars/ lectures/ demonstrations

Art of radiographic report writing, and descriptors preferred in reports

Advances in imaging techniques like CT scans, MRI ultrasound, and thermography

Biological effects of radiation

Contrast radiography in the salivary gland, TMJ, and other radiolucent pathologies

Digital radiology and its various types of advantages

Design of x-ray department, dark room, and use of automatic processing units

Extraoral imaging techniques

Films and recording media

Filtration of collimation, grids, and units of radiation

Faults of dental radiographs and the concept of an ideal radiograph

History of Radiology, the structure of X-ray tube, production of X-rays, a property of X-rays

Localization: radiographic techniques

OPG and other radiology techniques

Processing of images in radiology

Quality assurance and audit in dental radiology

Radionuclide techniques

Radiation protection and ICRP guidelines

Radiograph differential diagnosis of radiolucent, radiopaque, and mixed lesions

 

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology Colleges

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology Course Suitability

  • They should be aware of all general dentistry practice activities involving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all dental and maxillofacial illnesses.
  • They must have patience, a calm temperament, an objective approach to patients, and an understanding of people of all ages. They must also have the ability to instill confidence in patients, tolerance, strong willpower, mental strength, and purpose.
  • Those who wish to receive a basic and advanced education in Oral Medicine and radiography in order to gain a better understanding of all dental and maxillofacial illnesses and enhanced management abilities can do so.
  • A strong scientific and technical bent of mind, the capacity to learn new skills and adapt to changes, communication skills and a teamwork spirit, good powers of observation, precise judgment, and self-confidence are also required.

How is the MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology Course Beneficial?

  • Candidates interested in teaching might search for positions as lecturers at government/private dental institutions.
  • It is also advantageous for additional studies such as a Ph.D. degree, since the degree course provides an excellent and solid foundation for them following it.
  • The Master of Dental Surgery program in Oral Medicine and Radiology prepares applicants to obtain the essential information, abilities, and attitudes for effective patient diagnosis, investigation, and management.
  • They can work for government organizations such as the Public Health Foundation of India or other public and commercial dental institutions.

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology Employment Areas

  • Dental Hospitals
  • Government Social Welfare Programs
  • Military Healthcare Services
  • Research & Medical Colleges
  • Self-employment (Clinics)

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology Job Types

  • Assistant General Manager
  • Attending Consultant / Consultant / Registrar Junior Consultant
  • Dental Assistant / Dental Hygienist / Dental Lab Technician / Dental Surgeon
  • Medical Coder / Medical Representative
  • Oral Pathologist
  • Professor
  • Public Health Specialist

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