Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) is an undergraduate program that prepares students for a professional career in dentistry, focusing on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases. Course Overview: ? Duration: Typically 5 years, including 4 years of academic study and a 1-year mandatory internship. ? Eligibility: Completion of 10+2 (Higher Secondary) education with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Admission is often based on performance in entrance examinations like NEET-UG. Curriculum Highlights: ? Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry. ? Dental Sciences: Oral Pathology, Conservative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics. ? Clinical Training: Hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating dental ailments, performing procedures, and patient management during the internship. Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue various roles, including: ? General Dental Practitioner: Providing comprehensive dental care in private clinics or hospitals. ? Specialist Dentist: After pursuing postgraduate studies (M.D.S.), specializing in fields like Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, or Periodontics. ? Academic Lecturer: Teaching positions in dental colleges and universities. ? Researcher: Engaging in clinical research to advance dental science. ? Public Health Specialist: Working in community health centers to promote oral hygiene and preventive care. B.D.S. degree equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to practice dentistry, contributing to oral healthcare and overall well-being.

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Educational Qualification: Completion of 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Subject Requirements: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects in the qualifying examination.
Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology; 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Age Criteria: Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the admission year.
Entrance Examination: Qualification in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is mandatory for admission.

Course Curriculum

Year	Theory Subjects	Practical/Clinical Subjects
First Year	General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics Dental Anatomy, Embryology, and Oral Histology	Dental Materials Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Second Year	General Pathology and Microbiology General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics Dental Materials Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Third Year	General Medicine General Surgery Oral Pathology and Microbiology Preventive and Community Dentistry	Clinical Work in Oral Pathology and Microbiology Clinical Work in Preventive and Community Dentistry
Fourth Year	Oral Medicine and Radiology Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Periodontology Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Public Health Dentistry	Clinical Work in all the above subjects
Fifth Year (Internship)	Rotational postings in various departments to gain practical experience Community outreach programs Hands-on training in patient management

Course Curriculum

Year	Theory Subjects	Practical/Clinical Subjects
First Year	General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics Dental Anatomy, Embryology, and Oral Histology	Dental Materials Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Second Year	General Pathology and Microbiology General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics Dental Materials Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	Preclinical Conservative Dentistry Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Third Year	General Medicine General Surgery Oral Pathology and Microbiology Preventive and Community Dentistry	Clinical Work in Oral Pathology and Microbiology Clinical Work in Preventive and Community Dentistry
Fourth Year	Oral Medicine and Radiology Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Periodontology Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Public Health Dentistry	Clinical Work in all the above subjects
Fifth Year (Internship)	Rotational postings in various departments to gain practical experience Community outreach programs Hands-on training in patient management

Educational Qualification: Completion of 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Subject Requirements: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects in the qualifying examination.
Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology; 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Age Criteria: Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the admission year.
Entrance Examination: Qualification in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is mandatory for admission.