MDS in Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge
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Overview
This program is designed to train competent dentists who can diagnose and rehabilitate clinical situations pertaining to partial and complete edentulism with removable or fixed prosthesis including implants. Students will be trained to learn procedural and operative skills in removable, fixed, maxillofacial and implant prosthodontics. Postgraduates are expected to acquire advanced knowledge in all facets of Prosthodontics with higher order skills in analysis, critical evaluation, professional clinical application, the ability to solve complex problems, think rigorously and independently and teat the patients with empathy. The program also provides a strong platform to facilitate academics, research and clinical practice.
Objective
This program will train surgeons with a high degree of competence in prosthodontics, crown and bridge, maxillofacial and implant dentistry, with an emphasis on prevention of edentulism. The program helps –
- To develop a scientific temper for scientific research into fundamental and applied prosthodontics.
- To strengthen clinical decision making abilities.
- To enhance their understanding of etiology, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of common oral diseases affecting teeth and surrounding structures that could result in edentulism.
- To impart the ability to diagnose and plan treatments for patients with both partial and complete edentulism.
- To critically analyse various treatment options and deliver it efficiently based on evidence-based dentistry.
- To train students in various procedures for oral rehabilitation with the most appropriate prosthodontic modality.
- To contribute to social needs and to work with empathy with geriatrics.
- To have a career in clinical prosthodontics, academics and research.
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
- Application based learning program Uses application-based learning.
- Provides interdisciplinary opportunities across engineering, medicine and management faculties.
- Offers internship, training and placement support with various worldwide universities and industries.
- Incorporates expert guest lectures from various institutions and industries.
- Conducts studies in small batches to encourage in-depth learning.
- Involves Group Projects and a Dissertation as output.
- 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
- Paper 1 (Applied Basic Sciences): Applied anatomy, Embryology, Growth and Development Genetics, Immunology, Anthropology, Physiology, Nutrition and Biochemistry, Pathology and Microbiology, Virology, Applied Pharmacology, Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Applied Dental Anatomy, Histology, Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology, Adult and Geriatric psychology. Applied dental materials
- A written exam at the end of the first year of 3‑hours
Part II
- Paper 1: Removable Prosthodontics and Implant Supported Prosthosis (Implantology), Geriatric Dentistry and Cranio-facial Prosthodontics
- Paper II: Fixed Prosthodontics, Occlusion, TMJ, and Aesthetics
- Paper III: Descriptive and analysing type question
- A written examination the end of the third year which consists of Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III, each of 3‑hours duration. Paper I and Paper II consist two long answer questions carrying 25 marks each and five questions carrying 10 marks each. Paper III involves answering 2 out of 3 essay questions carrying 50 marks, and questions are on recent advances.
Clinical Component
A structured clinical exam for different exercises assessed for 200 marks.
- Case discussion and management of a patient in need of dentures for balanced occlusion, including facebow transfer and tracing or impression for implant supported overdenture, including abutment selection (70 marks)
- Case discussion and performing 3 unit fixed partial dentures, die preparation and wax pattern fabrication (70 marks)
- Surveying and RPD designing for a given case (60 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
Prosthodontist and Implantologist
Dental lab supervisor
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.
https://cdn3.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/1815/63027/Index.html
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 20000 + Other fee Rs.71800 per annum
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Downloads
- Programme Regulations MDS (2019) pdf | 1.4 MB
- Programme Specifications MDS (PCB) 2015-17 pdf | 723.2 KB
- Programme Specifications MDS (PCB) 2018 pdf | 723.2 KB
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