MDS Prosthodontics Admission 2021, Eligibility, Syllabus & Top Colleges

Master of Dental Surgery or MDS Prosthodontics is the postgraduate level course which has the duration of 3 years. It is the popular course in the field of dentistry. Prosthodontics is also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry. This course is offered in full-time mode by various medical and dental institutions including AIIMS. Candidates who have successfully completed MDS in Prosthodontics are titled as “Prosthodontists”. The average tuition fee for this course ranges in between INR 1 to 6 lacs.

MDS Prosthodontics Course Details

Prosthodontics is the branch of dentistry which deals with the design, manufacture, and replacement of damaged teeth with artificial devices such as implants, dentures, bridges and crowns. During the course, aspirants are provided with theoretical knowledge and practical learning. They also get the exposure of clinical laboratory. The course curriculum of Prosthodontics is designed as per the directives of Dental Council of India (DCI). The main subjects that will be taught during the course are as follows:

MDS Prosthodontics Syllabus

• Dental Materials and Preclinical Prosthodontics
• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Minor Oral Surgery and Trauma
• Prosthodontics and Clinical
• Etiopathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases
• Diagnosis, Treatment, Preventive Periodontology
• Treatment of Implantology

MDS Prosthodontics Colleges 2021

Here, we are listing top colleges offering MDS in Prosthodontics

• Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital - APDCH
• AJ Institute of Dental Sciences
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Delhi 
• Amrita School of Dentistry
• Annoor Dental College and Hospital

Admission Procedure For MDS Prosthodontics

• There is no certain process for admission. Each college follows its own admission procedure.
• Some colleges select candidates based on their performance at graduation level while other provides admission based on entrance test.
• NEET MDS is the famous entrance test which is regulated by National board of Examinations (NBE) for selecting appropriate candidates for this course.
• Students seeking admission into affiliated colleges of AIIMS are required to appear and qualify AIIMS PG entrance exam.
• This entrance exam is conducted twice in a year i.e. in January and July session.

Job Opportunities After MDS Prosthodontics

It is the evergreen field which provides a lot of employment opportunities to its pursuers. A student of the postgraduate program in prosthodontics can expect to have bright career prospects.There are many sectors to which an MDS prosthodontics qualified candidates can look for jobs. Some of the popular areas are

• Dental hospitals
• Military services
• Research institutes
• Colleges and institutions

Every year, many government and private hospitals provide openings in their dental department for these candidates. Experienced and well-versed candidates may also open their own dental clinic where they can do private practice. Candidates with a degree in MDS prosthodontics can work as

• Dental surgeon
• Oral pathologist
• Clinical microbiologist 
• Dental assistant
• Medical representative

This course also allows students to further pursue research-based studies prosthodontics. Candidates who have interest in advanced studies can opt Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in the same field.

 MDS Prosthodontics Salary

Candidates employed in private sector can get handsome salary package in India and abroad countries. In India, these professionals can earn an average remuneration of around INR 7 to 9 lacs per annum. One who is self-employed can make the salary depending on the expertise, reputation, name, and fame of the clinic.