MDS in Periodontology is a 3-year post graduate program that is a branch of dentistry that deals with proper arrangement of teeth. It cures the teeth suffering from ailments of teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal layers, and alveolar bone.
Students aspiring to take admission in MDS Periodontology course need complete BDS from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate score of 55%.
The basic admission criteria to most Institutes is based on entrance. Some of the entrance exams AIPGDEE and NEET-MDS.
Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Periodontology) Top Colleges are King’s George Medical University, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, SRM Dental College, Awadh Dental College and Hospital, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, etc. The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 50,000-INR 35,00,000 for a span of 3 years.
Subjects covered under Applied Anatomy, Etiopathogenesis, Oral Implantology, Partial Dental Prosthesis, Recent Activities in Periodontics, etc.
The candidates can be hired as Consultant, Professors, Forensics, Dental surgeon, Oral pathologist, Dental hygienist, Dental Assistant, Private practitioners, Public health specialists, Dental Lab, Technician/ Ceramist and Medical Representative/ Sales Representative. Dental surgeons also have the option of pursuing private practice.
The average annual starting salary offered to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 1,00,000 and INR 10,00,000. Some of the Top recruiters of MDS in Periodontology scholars are Kailash Hospital, Metro Hospital, Max Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Research institutes, universities, etc.
MDS Periodontology: Course Highlights
| Course Level | Post Graduation |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Examination Type | Year Based |
| Eligibility | BDS with minimum 55% marks in aggregate |
| Admission Process | Based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam |
| Course Fee | INR 50,000 to INR 35 LPA |
| Average Starting Salary | INR 2 to INR 10 LPA |
| Top Recruiting Companies | Kailash Hospital, Metro Hospital, Max Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Research institutes, universities, and teaching hospitals, NGOs, Private Practice, etc. |
| Job Positions | Consultant, Professors, Forensics, Dental Surgeon, Oral Pathologist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Private Practitioners, Public Health Specialists, Dental Lab, Technician/ Ceramist, Medical Representative/ Sales Representative, etc. |