MDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
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Overview
It is the work of Conservative dentists and Endodontists to tackle the burden of dental caries, helping people keep their smiles. There is a global demand for dental surgeons who are highly skilled in this field. The need of the hour is to train specialists with sound scientific knowledge and skills to tackle ethically varied and challenging clinical scenarios affecting the teeth with ease and proficiency.
Objective
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics deals with prevention and treatment of the diseases and injuries of the hard tissues, the pulp, and associated periapex. This intensive MDS programme
- Has a strong clinical basis with a sound knowledge base and aims to develop the cognitive, psychomotor, research and interpersonal skills required to enable students to undertake the independent practice of Endodontics at a specialist level.
- Fosters the ability to analyse problems, discuss available options, select appropriate treatment, and develop the clinical and surgical skills to execute the treatment with a high degree of competence and empathetic attitude.
- Imparts knowledge on theoretical sciences relevant to Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.
- Ensures the ability to plan multidisciplinary treatments and preventive strategies specific to the needs of patients.
- Works to train students in all levels of restorative work, non-surgical and surgical Endodontics.
- Incorporate advanced diagnostics and technology in patient management.
- Instill in students an aptitude for research.
- Inculcates leadership skills.
Highlights
Modular teaching
All teaching learning delivery, including assessment, is defined for every module and as according to DCI requirements
Credit-based System
Learning experience is measured using a credit system for transparency and clarity in the global platform
Importance to Formative Assessment
Periodic assessment assists in both self-improvement and sets goals for achievement. It also helps in program evaluation and feedback for improvement
Focus on development of transferrable skills
Importance is given to communication skills and leadership, which help in transferring learning to action in society
Research Focus
Student research skills are honed and scientific curiosity nurtured, especially since evidence-based dentistry is the backbone of clinical practice
- Uses application-based learning.
- Comprehensive training enriched with value added programmes
- Creates research opportunities.
- Incorporates expert guest lectures from various institutions and industries.
- Includes workshop, industry visits, group discussions and debates.
- Ensures a group project , presentations, publications and dissertation as output.
- Creates competent and empathetic clinicians .
- We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus, and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most.
- Our on-campus facilities include WiFi any time of the day, 24/7.
- From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities.
- We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level.
- We help students focus on independent and sponsored research with projects and a dissertation
Structure
Study Domains
- PSTM
Programme Specialisation Teaching Module
Includes a vertical and horizontal integration of the topics of the specialty
- RM
Research module
In addition to classes in Research Methodology, this is a module designed to teach how to conceptualise and execute a research project and disseminate research findings
- FCM
Faculty Common Modules
Courses that add value for all round development of the dental specialist
- EL
Elective
Includes training and a research project in an institution in India or abroad and a teacher training module
Course Progression
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Preclinical phase | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Clinical photography | 1 | Faculty Common Modules FCM |
Basic and advanced life support | 1 | Faculty Common Modules FCM |
Personality Development and Soft Skills | 1 | Faculty Common Modules FCM |
Ethics and Professionalism | 1 | Faculty Common Modules FCM |
Research Methodology | 2 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Basics – 1 | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Short term project/Group project | 6 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Basics – 2 | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Teacher Training Module | 1 | Elective EL |
Library Dissertation | 4 | Research module RM |
Conference presentation | 1 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Advanced - 1 | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Training in any other institution in India or Abroad | 3 | Elective EL |
Dissertation | 8 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Advanced - 2 | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Dissertation | 10 | Research module RM |
Journal publication | 1 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Advanced - 3 | 20 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
Details
Programme specialisation Teaching Module (PSTM) 1 — 6
There are two components to this. Component 1 (Continuous Evaluation of Module CEM) for PSTM 1 – 6 includes theory assessment, assignment, clinical assessment, and viva voce.
Component 2 (Programme End Exam CEE) has a theory component, clinical component, pedagogy and viva voce.
Theory component
Part I
- Paper I (Applied Basic Sciences): Applied Anatomy, Physiology, & Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Part-II
- Paper I: Conservative Dentistry
- Paper II: Endodontics
- Paper III: Descriptive and analysing type questions and clinical component
Written exams consist of three-hour papers. The other papers consist of long answer questions carrying 25 mark each and five questions carrying 10 marks each. Questions on recent advances may be asked in all papers
Clinical Component
A structured clinical exam for different exercises will be assessed for 200 marks.
- Case discussion and performing an anterior cast post and core, casting, cementation retraction and rubber base impression (50 marks)
- Case discussion and performing of posterior Class II cast inlay preparation with wax pattern fabrication or ceramic inlay preparation with rubber base impression (50 marks)
- Case discussion and performance of molar RCT up to master cone selection (100 marks)
Pedagogy and Viva voce Component
A structured viva voce exam for 80 marks and pedagogy for 20 marks conducted during a clinical exam
Research, Faculty Common and Elective Modules
These modules will be assessed as per the norms as specified in the module specification. The assessment for these modules is through tests, presentations or any other method as specified in the module specification
Careers
Researcher
Specialist Dental Surgeon
Clinical Practice
Diagnostician
Restorative dentist and Endodontist
Admissions
Eligibility
Candidates must have a recognised degree of Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery awarded by a University or institute in India and registered with the State Dental Council. The Candidate must have obtained a provisional or permanent registration and undergone compulsory rotatory internship for a year in an approved and recognised dental college
Application Process
Students seeking admissions are required to appear and qualify in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET-MDS) conducted on all India basis.
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PGET Code: D10
All admissions are done through centralised common counselling by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). For details visit: www.kea.kar.nic.in/pget2019.htm
Foreign/NRI students seeking admissions are also required to qualify NEET examination conducted on all India basis.
Fees & Scholarships
Government Seats:
- As per Government of Karnataka for Indian nationals
University Seats:
- Refer Fee Structure
Eligibility
- The Council may, on payment of the prescribed fee for registration, grant temporary registration for the duration of the post-graduate training restricted to the dental college/institution to which he or she is admitted for the time being exclusively for post-graduate studies: Provided further that temporary registration to such foreign national shall be subject to the condition that such person is duly registered as medical practitioner in his/her own country from which he/she has obtained his/her basics dental qualification and that his/her degree is recognized by the corresponding state dental council or concerned authority
- Equivalence certificate by Association of Indian Universities
- Should have proof of proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 8
Application Process
Students seeking admissions are required to appear and qualify in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET-MDS) conducted on all India basis.
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PGET Code: D10
All admissions are done through centralised common counselling by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). For details visit: www.kea.kar.nic.in/pget2019.htm
Foreign/NRI students seeking admissions are also required to qualify NEET examination conducted on all India basis.
Fees & Scholarships
NRI/ Foreign Students:
- USD 25000 + Other fee Rs.71,800 per annum
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Downloads
- Programme Regulations MDS (2019) pdf | 1.4 MB
- Programme Specifications MDS (CDE) 2015-17 pdf | 719.9 KB
- Programme Specifications MDS (CDE) 2018 pdf | 854.8 KB
Contact
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- Phone
- +91 80 4536 6616
Programmes
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology
- MDS in Periodontology
- MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- MDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
- MDS in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
- MDS in Public Health Dentistry
- MDS in Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
- MDS in Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge