INTRODUCTION
The future scope for MDS post graduates is outstanding and it is believed that there will be a huge increase in the demand for the skilled MDS doctors across the globe. The changing lifestyles has created a lot of avenues for the skilled MDS doctors across the globe.
- To meet the increasing demands from the society there has been new innovations every day in the dental field.
- The MDS course aims at providing advanced academic training for the dental students who want to specialize and broaden their understanding of oral and dental sciences
- The MDS course today emphasizes on the theoretical, practical, and the fundamental applications of Dentistry and Dental Medicine.
- The MDS course is the detailed extension of the BDS course that gives in-depth knowledge about the dental sciences
SCOPE OF MDS
The MDS post graduates have many opportunities in the fields of Dental Medicine, Dental Surgery, Dental Research, and Technology. The MDS doctors have plenty of opportunities in different professional areas and sectors.
Some of the popular job roles include:
- Oral/Dental Surgeon – They are required in in hospitals and clinics to conduct medical procedures that involve surgery of the teeth, gums, and jaw
- Dental Hygienist – They are hired in hospitals and clinics to conduct cleaning of the teeth, gums, and jaw
- Forensic Pathologist – They are required in FSL labs in the crime and police force to identify crime victims and to convict criminals
- Endodontist – They are required in hospitals and clinics to diagnose tooth pain and conduct root canal treatment
- Dental Ceramist – They are skilled dental doctors who are required to construct, fit, or repair dentures and prosthetics
- Research Scientist – The research scientists are hired in national laboratories and organizations like:
- Indian Dental Association (IDA)
- National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology
- The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
- National Oral Cancer Registry (NOCR)
- Pascal International
- North Delhi Dental Centre
- Dental Lab India
- Dental Ceramists India Private Limited (DCIPL)
